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RT2390 EN sheet final
12/28/04
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Operating your Receiver
Operating the Radio
Storing radio stations
The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for
The receiver can store up to 40 radio stations in
AM/FM radio function.
memory. You can enter every single radio
station yourself or the receiver can store all
Manual tuning
available radio stations automatically in an
1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly
ascending order.
(see "Connecting the Antenna" section for
details)
Automatic preset storing : (FM only)
2. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit or
ON•OFF on the remote control to switch on
1. In Tuner mode,
the receiver.
select the FM
band by pressing
TUNER on the
remote control.
2. Press and hold the TUNER button on the
remote control for 3 seconds. "MEMORY"
will be displayed in red and will blink during
3. Press the SOURCE buttons on the main unit
the automatic storing process.
until the tuner mode is selected or press
TUNER on the remote control.
Radio frequencies will be scanned and radio
stations will be stored automatically. When all
available radio stations are stored or if all 40
memory locations are full, the auto preset will
stop.
NOTE
A Weak signal can affect the "Automatic
Preset Storing function" efficiency. Adjust
the antenna for the best reception, and a
4. To select between
more efficient search.
FM and AM band,
press the TUNER
button repeatedly.
Manual preset
1. Select FM or AM band by pressing
5. Tune to a station
TUNER repeatedly.
by pressing TUNER
2. Tune to the radio station to be stored.
- or TUNER +
(see "Manual tuning" above for details)
repeatedly until
3. Press the SAVE
the desired station
button on the
is found.
remote control.
"MEMORY" will
flash and a
Automatic Tuning
preset number
Press and hold TUNER -
will be shown on
or TUNER + for about
the display.
one second to activate
4. While MEMORY
the automatic SEARCH
is still flashing on
function. The receiver
the display, press
will automatically tune
CH
or CH
frequencies until it
on the remote
finds a station.
control to select
the desired preset
memory location.
NOTE
5. Press the SAVE button on the remote
control to store frequency in selected
1. If there is interference, move the
preset location.
location of the antenna until the optimal
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to store other frequencies.
sound is heard. TV and other electronic
devices could be the cause of
interferences so try to position the
Retrieving preset stations
antenna away from them.
1. Press TUNER on the remote control to
2. Weak signal can affect the "auto Search
select tuner mode.
function". Adjust the antenna for better
2. Press the PRESET buttons on the main
reception and for a more efficient
unit or the CH
or CH
buttons
search.
on the remote control to select the
preset station.
Select a sound effect if needed by pressing the
SURROUND button. (see "Advance sound
section" for details).
Selecting Mono or Stereo Sound
Press the ST•MONO
button on the remote
control to toggle
between mono and
stereo sound in FM
tuner mode (when
available).
Advanced Sound Control
Sound Enhancement Systems
Dolby 3 Stereo
The 3 Stereo mode will redirect the Surround
This receiver is equipped with several built-in
signals to the front left and right speakers
sound enhancement systems.
when only the front and
center speakers are used.
Dolby Digital
The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full
digital surround from software processed in
the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital
provides better sound quality and more
Front Left Speaker
Center Speaker
powerful presence than conventional Dolby
Surround.
This unit is equipped with Dolby Digital 5.1-
channel so that you can enjoy enhanced full
digital surround sound. Being different from
Dolby Pro Logic in which only four channels (
Listening
Front Left, Front Right, Centre and Rear ) are
Zone
used, the new system provides stereo
separation of the rear speakers (Rear-Right,
Rear-Left ). These 5 channels, together with
the subwoofer channel for bass sounds
(counted as 0.1 channel ), constitute as 5.1-
Channel ( or 6 Channels ) Input for Dolby
Stereo
Digital that brings you the most sophisticated
The Stereo mode uses the two main channel
sound enjoyment.
outputs from the front speakers. Use this mode
if you have connected the front speakers only.
Dolby Pro Logic II
The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in circuit
DSP (Digital Sound Processor)
to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround
These digital sound effects resemble sounds in
left and right channel audio signals and uses
a real environment such as (DISCO / STADIUM /
all five speakers to play both stereo and Dolby
THEATER / JAZZ CLUB / ARENA). DSP
Pro Logic program source, such as TV and VCR.
automatically converts analog audio signals to
Dolby Pro Logic II includes Dolby Pro Logic II
digital ones which enables you to adjust the
Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Music and Dolby Pro
sound without degrading the sound quality.
Logic Emulation.
Different modes will give you different feels of
size and types of listening environment.
You can use this mode with any stereo
program source (such as VCR/SAT) to enjoy
Night Mode
multi-channel sound experience.
By using Dynamic Range Control technology,
you can enjoy enhanced Dolby Digital sound
quality at night without interrupting your
roommates or neighbors. Night Mode will
compress the difference between normal
Front Left Speaker
Center Speaker
Front Right Speaker
voices and sounds such as explosions, while still
enjoying a Dolby Digital enable component
(DVD, SAT).
Night Mode can be activated by pressing the
NIGHT button on the remote control. DRC OFF
Subwoofer
(Default) appears on the display. While DRC
OFF (Default) is still on the display, continue to
Listening
press the NIGHT button to toggle and select
Zone
the desired night mode. There are three modes
(DRC OFF, SOFT, ON) for you to choose the
extents of compression.
Rear Left Speaker
Rear Right Speaker
NOTE
Night mode is available only with Dolby
Digital playback.
Advanced Sound Control
Dynamic Bass Amplified System
2. To adjust the volume level of the test
tone, turn the VOLUME knob or press
(dBas)
the VOL Up or DOWN buttons on the
With "Dynamic Bass Amplified System" (dBas),
remote control to adjust the master
the discrete amplifier is located in the receiver
volume (if necessary)
so the subwoofer keeps the power needed to
reproduce powerful effects.
4 settings are available: SOFT, BALANCED,
STRONG and POWERFUL.
Press the SUBWOOFER button to toggle the
subwoofer (dBas) effects level according to
your needs.
Press LEVEL again
and press the Up
or Down buttons
to adjust the
individual
channel noise
level.
Fine Setting of the Components
The receiver can be directly turned on by
Adjust Individual Speaker Volume
pressing the DVD•6CH / SAT•CABLE / TV /
CD•TAPE / VCR / TUNER buttons on the
1. To adjust individual speaker volume level,
remote control, which also selects the best
press the LEVEL key on the remote control.
surround sound mode. The default surround
2. Continue to press the LEVEL button on the
modes for different components are listed in
remote control to select the channel to be
the table below.
adjusted, then press the Up or Down buttons
If you decide to change the surround mode,
to adjust the level.
you can press the SURROUND button
You can adjust the master volume level by
repeatedly to toggle among the different
turning the VOLUME knob or press the VOL
surround mode choices and select the one you
UP or DOWN buttons on the remote control.
want.
DOLBY PL II MUSIC => DOLBY PL EMULATION
=> 3 STEREO => ARENA => JAZZ CLUB =>
Advanced Setting
THEATER => STADIUM => DISCO => STEREO =>
Factory defaulted Advance setting
DOLBY PL II MOVIE
indication from VFD
The receiver has defaulted the following
Source/
If Digital Input (optical
distances:
Input
or coaxial) is selected
DVD
Dolby Digital
Front
SAT
Dolby Digital
Left
VCR
N/A
TV
Dolby Digital
CD
STEREO
Lch
TAPE
N/A
TUNER
N/A
L/S
Source /
If Analog Input is
Input
selected
Rear
Left
DVD
PRO LOGIC
SAT
PRO LOGIC
Front speakers (FRNT) 15 ft
VCR
PRO LOGIC
Center speaker (CNTR) 15 ft
TV
PRO LOGIC
Rear speaker (SURR)
CD
STEREO
TAPE
STEREO
TUNER
STEREO
Speaker Configurations
You can also change the setup of the speakers.
The receiver will keep the last selection in
Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound.
memory.
• Speaker distance: For optimum surround
experience measure the distance between the
speaker and your favorite listening position.
NOTE
1. Press the SETUP
If linear PCM source (CD), format will be
button to show
Dolby Prologic even with Digital Input.
setup options.
Input Signal Setting
The receiver defaults to the most convenient
2. Press the Left or
settings for your easiest use (see table).
Right adjustment
buttons until the
If your connection is different from the default
speaker you
setting,
want to change
1. Select the source
is displayed.
2. Press the SETUP button to show setup
options.
3. Press the Up or
3. Press the Left or Right adjustment
Down arrow
buttons until ANALOG is displayed.
buttons to
4. Press the Up or Down arrow buttons
change the
to select among optical/ coaxial/
speaker settings.
analog to match your connection.
Your selection
Your selection will be stored
will be stored
automatically.
automatically.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to set up the next
The selected source and input source will be
speaker
displayed on the display as long as they are
active, except for some temporary change of
Center Speaker selection (CTR)
display (e.g. adjusting volume).
Surround Speaker selection (SURR) YES / NO
Front Speaker distance (FRNT)
Digital Input
Centre Speaker distance (CNTR)
Select this setting to play digital signals from a
Rear Speaker distance (SURR)
DVD, CD, LD player, SAT or TV.
SOURCE
DEFAULT INPUT
5. When set up is done, wait for 5
(as seen on display)
seconds to automatically save your
settings or press any key to save your
SAT
Analog (SAT/ ANL)
selection and set up mode.
DVD
Analog (DVD/ ANL)
CD
Analog (CD/ ANL)
NOTE
VCR
Analog (VCR/ ANL)
FM/AM
Built-in Tuner
By default, the Center and Surround
TAPE
Analog (TAPE/ ANL)
Speakers are set to YES. If you decide not
Front Right Speaker
TV
Analog (TV / ANL)
to use them, set the ones you do not
intend to use to NO so the sound
performance is not affected.
NOTE
Digital input is only available for DVD, SAT,
Displaying Program Formats
CD and TV
When a digital source starts playing,
the receiver automatically switches to
L
C
R
the proper surround mode and
LS
LFE
RS
Analog Input
provides setting information via the
Select this setting to play analog signals from a
speaker icons located on the right-hand side of
cassette deck, VCR or turntable.
the display.
SOURCE
AVAILABLE INPUT
It is important to note, however, that not all
Dolby Digital sources are encoded with the full
SAT
Analog / Optical / Coaxial
complement of five channels plus LFE*. Speaker
DVD
Analog / Optical / Coaxial
icons show how many and which speaker you
CD
Analog / Optical / Coaxial
have enabled (See "Fine Setting of the
VCR
Analog / - / -
Speakers") and the letters inside the speaker
TAPE
Analog / - / -
icons show which channel is present in the
TV
Analog / Optical / -
source information. For example, the diagram
shown means you have all five speakers and
subwoofer enabled and the digital sources you
played have five channels plus LFE
complemented.
Fine Setting of the Speakers
* LFE stands for Low Frequency Effect. The
All the basic settings have already been pre-set
indication "LFE" appears if the digital source
for the speakers included in the box.
contains LFE information. In this case, the bass
signal will be delivered to the subwoofer,
Also, to make the surround sound more
offering more dynamic deep bass sound
effective and suit the acoustic conditions in
effects. If the letter is flashing, the signal is
your listening room, you may need to delay the
either too weak or just gone.
signal coming from some of the speakers.
Channel delay compensates for center or
surround speakers that are closer to the
listening position than the front speakers. You
can make use of the SETUP button to adjust
the speakers' relative loudness.
Testing Speaker Loudness
You can listen to the loudness of the individual
speakers.
1. Press and hold
LEVEL on the
remote control.
A short noise will
be heard in the
speakers one by
one. The speaker
having the noise at
that moment will
be shown in the display.
Troubleshooting Tips
Receiver/Tuner Operation
ST indicator is off.
• Adjust the antenna.
• Press GO BACK/ST.MONO button to insure
you are not outputting in mono.
The signal is Mono. Severe hum or
noise.
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external
antenna.
• Adjust Antenna
• Reposition Antenna away from any
electronics.
There is interference to FM reception.
• Turn off other electrical units (e.g. DVD, CD
player) near the receiver.
Remote Control Operation
The remote control does not operate
the unit.
• Another source mode is selected on the
remote. Press the correct Source Button.
• No batteries installed. (included with your
system) Install the batteries before
attempting to operate the remote. Be sure to
match the + and - ends of each battery to
the symbols shown in the remote battery
compartment.
• The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote
control sensor on the main unit or there is an
obstacle between the remote and the main
unit.
• The remote control is too far from the
main unit, move closer.
Remote loses Programmed codes.
• Weak batteries, replace batteries.
Remote forgets what source was
selected.
Front
Center
Right
• Weak batteries, replace batteries.
Cch
Rch
Care and Maintenance
R/S
Rear
Right
Disconnect the audio system from the power
source before performing any maintenance.
Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft
10 ft
dust cloth.
Important battery information
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you
do not use your remote control for more
than one month.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately as
leaking batteries may cause skin burns or
other personal injuries.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner,
according to provincial and local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed
with a different battery type, if inserted
incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at
the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an
attempt is made to charge a battery not
intended to be recharged.
Safety precautions
• Never open the cabinet under any
circumstances. Any repairs or internal
adjustments should be made only by a
trained technician.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet
removed.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If
any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the
player to a trained technician for inspection.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping and splashing.
• No object filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
• No naked flame sources such as lighted
candles ,shall be placed on the apparatus.
YES / NO
Headset safety
3-30 ft
• Do not play your headset at a high volume.
0-30 ft
Hearing experts warn against extended high-
0-30 ft
volume play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears,
reduce volume or discontinue use.
• You should use extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
• Even if your headset is an open-air type
designed to let you hear outside sounds,
don't turn up the volume so high that you a
re unable to hear what is around you.
Don't infringe
This product should only be used for the
purposes for which it is sold, that is,
entertainment, violating no copyright law. Any
attempts to use this product for which it is not
intended is unlawful and therefore not
condoned by Thomson.
Limited Warranty (U.S.)
General
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
No audio.
• Make sure the speakers are connected.
For how long after your purchase:
• Check the input connections.
• One year from date of purchase for labor
• Check the power cord connections.
and parts
• Make sure the MUTE signal on the front
• The warranty period for rental units begins
panel is off.
with the first rental or 45 days from date of
• Make sure the digital setting (optical, coaxial
shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes
or analog) is correct.
first.
• Check that the headphone is not inserted.
What we will do:
No audio from one channel.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service
• Check the speaker level setting.
Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
• Check the speaker wire or external source
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service
cable connections.
Center for the new or, at our option,
refurbished replacement parts required to
Noise occurs when the TV is turned
repair your unit.
on.
• The TV is too close to the audio system.
How you get service:
• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio
Service Center. To identify your nearest
Specific instruments sound displaced.
Authorized RCA Audio Service Center, ask your
• Check the connections between the
dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-
receiver and the speakers if the sound does
336-1900.
not match the video.
• Show the Authorized Service Center
• Check if the video and audio cable are
Representative your evidence of purchase date
correctly inserted.
or first rental.
• Pick up your unit when repairs are
Cleaning the Exterior
completed.
Disconnect the system from AC power before
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of
cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft
sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that
dust cloth, or with a slightly damp leather
the product is within the
chamois. Never use strong solvents.
warranty period must be presented to obtain
warranty service. For rental firms, proof of
first rental is also required.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual
describes how to install, adjust, and operate
your unit. Any additional information should
be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by
your unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Cleaning of audio heads.
• Batteries.
• A unit that has been modified or
incorporated into other products or is used for
institutional or other commercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside the
U.S.A.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to
lightning damage.
Equipment Specifications:
AMPLIFIER SECTION:
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with
Registration Card packed with your product. It
10% Total Harmonic Distortion
will make it easier to contact you should it ever
Rear Channels: 55 Watts each Channel (1KHz, 6
be necessary. The return of the card is not
Ohm)
required for warranty coverage.
Front and Center Channel: 98 Watts (1KHz, 3
Ohm)
Subwoofer Channel: 98 Watts (100Hz,
3 Ohm)
Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode :
Limited Warranty (Canada)
500 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with
10% Total Harmonic Distortion
Front Channels (L and R ): 50 Watts per
What your warranty covers:
Channel (1KHz, 3 Ohm)
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
Rear Channels (L and R): 45 Watts per Channel
(1KHz, 6 Ohm)
For how long after your purchase:
Center Channel: 90 Watts (1KHz, 3 Ohm)
• One year from date of purchase for labor and
Subwoofer Channel: 90 Watts (80Hz, 3 Ohm)
parts
Total FTC Output Power, Dolby Digital mode:
• The warranty period for rental units begins
370 Watts
with the first rental or 45 days from date of
shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes
Muting Attenuation: 65dB
first.
Frequency Response: 20kHz /-3dB, 1kHz ref.
Subwoofer Frequency Response: 10 Hz / -3db,
What we will do:
80Hz ref.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center
Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (Dolby digital
the labor charges to repair your unit.
mode)
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center
Video Signal to Noise Ratio from 40 dB to 60dB
for the new or, at our option, refurbished
replacement parts required to repair your unit.
AM TUNER SECTION:
How you get service:
Frequency Response: 2kHz +/-6dB, 1kHz ref.
• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio
Usable Sensitivity: 800uV/m @ S/N 20dB
Service Center. To identify your nearest
Signal to Noise: 38dB
Authorized RCA Audio Service Center, ask your
IF Rejection: 35dB
dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-
336-1900.
FM TUNER SECTION:
• Show the Authorized Service Center
Frequency Response: 15kHz +/-3dB, 1kHz ref.
Representative your evidence of purchase date
Quieting: 24dBu
or first rental.
Signal to Noise: 60dB(stereo) / 65dB(mono)
• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.
IF Rejection: 50dB
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale
or receipted invoice which is evidence that the
Dimensions (H x W x D inch) :
product is within the warranty period must be
Unit - 3.7 x 16.9 x 14
presented to obtain warranty service. For rental
Front and Surround Speakers - 6.1 x 3.1x 3.5
firms, proof of first rental is also required.
Center Speaker - 2.7 x 9.8 x 33.3
Subwoofer - 12.4 x 6.3 x 14
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual
describes how to install, adjust, and operate
your unit. Any additional information should
be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your
unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Cleaning of audio heads.
• Batteries.
• A unit that has been modified or
incorporated into other products or is used for
institutional or other commercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to
lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product
Registration Card packed with your product. It
will make it easier to contact you should it ever
be necessary. The return of the card is not
required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE
ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
(INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN
INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC.,
ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE
A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE
THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF
WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY
ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE.
How State Law relates to warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you also may have other rights that vary
from state to state.
If you purchased your unit outside the
United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your
dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve
defective materials or workmanship are
not covered by this warranty. Costs of
such service calls are the sole
responsibility of the purchaser.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE
ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN
INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON
MULTIMEDIA LTD., ITS AGENTS OR
EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY
OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF
THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON
MULTIMEDIA LTD. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE PROVINCIAL
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS
LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How Provincial Laws relates to warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights
which are in addition to statutory warranties
that may vary from Province to Province.
If you purchased your unit outside Canada:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your
dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve
defective materials or workmanship are
not covered by this warranty. Costs of
such service calls are the sole responsibility
of the purchaser.
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