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- Page 1 USER’S GUIDE RV-3798 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Safety Information TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, WARNING DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER DO NOT OPEN SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents First Things First ... 3 Operating the Receiver ... 7 Tuning the Receiver ... 8 Storing Stations in Memory ... 8 Preset Scanning ... 9 Balancing the Speaker System ... 10 Using Swap Audio ... 11 Tour of the Receiver ... 13 Front Panel ... - Page 4 Table of Contents Appendix F: Limited Warranty ... 51 Appendix G: Equipment Specifications ... 52 Appendix H: Preset Station List Form ... 54 Index ... 55...
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Page 5: First Things First
First Things First Hi, my name is KIM … ...and I wrote this user manual along with the help of the engineers, designers and product managers. We worked hard to make sure that you have a rewarding experience using this RCA A/V receiver. read the first four chapters The first section of this owner’s manual shows you how to use your audio receiver for the first time. - Page 6 First Things First Step 1: Unpack the Receiver Unpack the receiver and the accessories. The accessories packed with the receiver include the remote (CRK67G1), four AAA batteries, an AM loop antenna, an FM wire antenna, and Important Safeguards. Step 2: Connect the Receiver Before you plug in and turn on your audio/video receiver, connect the receiver to the components in your system and connect the speakers.
- Page 7 First Things First Step 3: Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote. 2. Insert the four AAA batteries, matching the each battery with the symbols in the compartment. 3. Replace the cover. Step 4: Plug in the receiver Before you plug in the receiver, connect the other components and speakers.
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Page 9: Operating The Receiver
Operating the Receiver If you have questions … …about the front panel or remote control buttons as you go through this section, refer to Chapter 3, Tour of the Receiver. First Things First Operating the Receiver Tour of the receiver Programming the Remote Important: In order to safeguard your... -
Page 10: Tuning The Receiver
Operating the Receiver Tuning the Receiver using the remote 1. Press AM•FM to activate the tuner. 2. Press AM•FM again to select the AM or FM band. Tuning Press FWD to move up the AM or FM band. Press REV to move down the AM or FM band. Auto Tuning Use the SEEK feature to automatically search for stations of sufficient strength. -
Page 11: Preset Scanning
OPERATING the Receiver To Play a Preset Station Press the appropriate Preset Stations number. For stations 1, 2 or 3 press 0, then press 1, 2, or 3. For stations 4 through 30, press the numbers directly. Or, press CH to tune to the next preset station or CH –... -
Page 12: Balancing The Speaker System
OPERATING the Receiver Balancing the Speaker System To reproduce sound effects as they were intended, the speakers must be correctly balanced. To balance the speakers using the test tone, all speakers must be connected to your receiver. Your receiver must be in the Dolby ®... -
Page 13: Using Swap Audio
OPERATING the Receiver Using Swap Audio Swap audio lets you change the sound from the large picture to the small picture when you are watching TV and using picture-in-picture (PIP) with an external video source. To Use Swap Audio When you are watching TV and turn on PIP, you can turn on another video source and swap the sound from the large picture coming from the TV to the small picture coming from the other video source. -
Page 15: Tour Of The Receiver
Tour of the Receiver Buttons and connections This section describes the receiver’s controls and connections, including: • The front panel • The front panel display • The remote control • The back panel First Things First Operating the Receiver Tour of the Receiver Programming the Remote... -
Page 16: Front Panel
Tour of the Receiver POWER PHONES TUNING Front Panel AM/FM Activates the tuner. BALANCE Adjusts the sound from the left and right speakers. BAND Selects the AM or FM radio band. BASS Accesses Bass mode so that you can adjust the bass using the LEVEL up and down buttons. - Page 17 Tour of the Receiver DVD 5.1 Selects the Decoded Dolby Digital DVD 5.1 audio input. LEVEL Lets you adjust the bass and treble levels, and the rear and center speaker volume levels. Works with the BASS, TREBLE, REAR and CENTER buttons. P.
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Page 18: Front Panel Displays
Tour of the Receiver STEREO SEEK MEMORY MUTE Front Panel Displays The receiver’s display panel shows the current status of the receiver and choices for some commands. Status Indicators PRO LOGIC Dolby ® Pro Logic Surround mode is turned on. kHZ An AM station is selected. - Page 19 Tour of the Receiver functioN Displays The receiver’s front panel displays function information such as the frequency of the selected station when you press AM/ FM or change the station, or the selected component as when you press the DVD/LD button. Mode Displays The receiver’s front panel displays mode information such as the selected SURROUND MODE or the selected...
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Page 20: Remote Control
Tour of the Receiver Remote Control Your remote control is capable of operating most RCA audio and video equipment. To use the remote control effectively, always aim it directly at your receiver. The remote control operates on four batteries, included with your system. - Page 21 Tour of the Receiver Surround Sound Level Controls Increases the volume in rear and center speakers. — Decreases the volume in rear and center speaker. BY-PASS Turns on and off By-Pass mode, which cancels all Surround sound modes. Sound is generated without effects. REAR•CTR LEVEL Adjusts the balance level of the rear and center speakers.
- Page 22 Tour of the Receiver MOVE arrows In some models, when using PIP, moves the small picture to another corner of the screen. Also, used for menu navigation in some TV models. Number Buttons Let you enter channel numbers and time settings when needed.
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Page 23: Dvd Player Controls
Tour of the Receiver SKIP To change channels, press once. The TV will wait 30 seconds before returning to the original channel. Press repeatedly to increase the time. STOP Stops a tape. VCR Turns on the VCR and puts the remote in VCR1 mode. dVD player controls and CH –... -
Page 24: Cd Player Controls
Tour of the Receiver CD Player Controls CD Turns on the CD player and puts the remote in CD mode. CLEAR Clears an entry when programming the CD player. FWD Moves forward through the CD one track at a time. GO BACK•DISC Selects a disc to be played. - Page 25 Tour of the Receiver LaserDisc Player Controls and CH – Changes to the next higher or lower chapter on the laserdisc. FWD Scans forward on the laserdisc. LD•VCR2 For some laserdisc models, if programmed, turns on the laserdisc player and puts the remote in laserdisc mode. Number Buttons Let you change to a specific chapter.
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Page 26: Back Panel
Tour of the Receiver FM ANT CENTER L-SUR REAR R-SUR WOOFER AM ANT AUDIO back panel AUDIO Connections Provides audio connections for components such as a VCR, TV, CD player, laserdisc player, DVD player or tape player. IN Provides audio input from another component. OUT Sends audio output to another component, such as a minidisc, tape player or VCR. -
Page 27: Programming The Remote
Programming the Remote If you want to use the remote with your TV or other component… The remote already works with most other RCA, GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs. You, however, can program the remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and audio equipment. -
Page 28: Programming The Remote To Control A Tv
Programming the Remote Programming the Remote You can program the remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE or ProScan product, you may not need to program the remote at all. Other manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed. -
Page 29: Remote Tv Codes
CXC ... 064 Daewoo ... 011, 019, 027,112 Daytron ... 011, 027 Dimensia ... 000 Electrohome ... 006, 011, 014, 027, 038, 061, 068 Emerson ... 011, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032, 037, 042, 053, 064, 065, 067, 075, 076, 078, 079, 094, 095, 096 Envision ... -
Page 30: Programming The Remote To Control A Vcr
Programming the Remote Programming the Remote to Control a VCR To determine whether you need to program the remote, turn on the VCR, point the remote at the VCR’s remote sensor, and press VCR. Then, press the POWER or CH + or CH –... -
Page 31: Remote Vcr Codes
Daewoo ... 013, 045, 052, 076 dbx ... 014, 016 Dimensia ... 000 Dynatech ... 015 Electrohome ... 027 Emerson ... 008, 009, 010, 013, 015, 020, 023, 027, 034, 041, 042, 047, 049, 057, 062, 065, 067, 068, 070 Fisher ... -
Page 32: Programming The Remote To Control An Audio Component
Programming the Remote Programming the Remote to Control An Audio Component To program the remote for a remote-controllable audio component, point the remote at the component and press the correct component button: CD for a CD player, TAPE for a tape player, etc. -
Page 33: Programming The Remote To Control A Cable Box
Programming the Remote Programming the Remote to Control a Cable Box Refer to the cable box connection page or contact your cable company to hook up your cable box. You may be able to program the remote for your remote controllable cable box. Use the codes in the code list on the right or on the sheet packed with your remote. -
Page 34: Programming The Remote To Control A Laserdisc Player
Programming the Remote Programming the Remote to Control a Laserdisc Player You may be able to program your remote to control a laserdisc player. Use the codes shown to the right or on the sheet packed with your remote. Follow these steps to program your remote to control your laserdisc player: 1. -
Page 35: Programming The Remote To Control An Rca Dss Receiver
Programming the Remote Programming the Remote to Control an RCA brand DSS ® Receiver The remote is preprogrammed to control the RCA DSS receiver. A few of the remote buttons used with the RCA DSS receiver are shown below. You may want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if they work with your receiver. -
Page 37: Appendix A: Connecting Your Receiver
Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver Things to know before connecting the components • Protect components from power surges. • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the receiver and/or components before you connect or disconnect any cables. -
Page 38: Using The Subwoofer Connections
Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver Protect your components from overheating • Do not block ventilation holes in any component. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. • Do not stack components directly on top of each other. • Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand. -
Page 39: Connecting A Tv And Vcr
Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver TV and VCR This connection provides • stereo or surround sound from TV programs broadcast in stereo • stereo, surround sound or mono sound from a VCR • viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection, you Should have... -
Page 40: Receiver
Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver RCA DSS® Receiver This connection provides • stereo or surround sound from programs broadcast in stereo • stereo sound from the RCA DSS To use this connection, you must have • (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable •... -
Page 41: Connecting A Dvd Player
Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver dvd player this connection provides • stereo or surround sound from the DVD player to use this connection, you should have • (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable • (1) single (yellow) video cable to connect 1. -
Page 42: Connecting A Second Vcr
Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver Second VCR Using this connection enables you to play a video tape but not record a tape. This connection provides • stereo, surround sound, or mono on the VCR • VCR playback only To use this connection, you Should have •... -
Page 43: Connecting A Camcorder Or Video Camera
Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver Camcorder or Video Camera If your camcorder or video camera does not have an RCA type terminal for audio/video, you can purchase an adapter from an RCA dealer or electronics parts store. This connection provides •... -
Page 44: Connecting A Laserdisc Player
Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver Laserdisc Player You can connect a laserdisc or a second VCR to the DVD/LD connection. Using this connection, you can play a laserdisc in stereo, surround sound. Note: Only one of the three items may be connected at a time. -
Page 45: Connecting A Compact Disc Player
Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver Compact Disc Player This connection provides • Stereo or surround sound, if available To use this connection, you should have • (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable To Connect 1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below. -
Page 46: Connecting A Tape Deck Or Minidisc Player
Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver Tape deck or Minidisc player This connection provides • Stereo or surround sound, if available To use this connection, you should have • (2) paired (red/white) stereo cables To Connect 1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below. -
Page 47: Connecting Antennas
Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver Antennas Extend the FM antenna to its full length and adjust it for the best reception. After you adjust the AM antenna, place it on a level surface or attach it to a wall using the holes in the antenna’s base. -
Page 48: Connecting Speakers
Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver Speakers All wires must be securely fastened in their terminals. A loose connection can cause intermittent sound or noise, and can damage your receiver. If you are using Surround speakers, you must connect both speakers. Main Speakers •... -
Page 49: Appendix B: Speaker Placement
Appendix b: Speaker placement Speaker Placement These diagrams offer suggested speaker placements that can enhance your home theater experience. Place the subwoofer anywhere you want. Example 1 This five-speaker configuration is an effective option for recreating in any room the full cinema experience. It can be adapted to suit your taste and listening space. -
Page 50: Appendix C: Troubleshooting Guide
Appendix c: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide Before referring to the checklist below, make sure you have correctly followed the connecting and operating procedures. If you have any questions that this booklet cannot answer, please call your nearest RCA dealer. Receiver/Tuner Operation STEREO indicator is off. -
Page 51: Appendix D: Care And Cleaning
Appendix d: Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning Use a polishing cloth or other clean, dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. When the surface is very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in a mild soap solution. Do not use furniture wax or cleaners. -
Page 52: Appendix E: Fcc Information
Appendix e: FCC Information FCC Information In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate this product. Important Information Required by Federal Communications Commission Concerning Radio Frequency Interference: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 53: Appendix F: Limited Warranty
Appendix F: Limited Warranty Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days after shipment to the rental firm, whichever is first. -
Page 54: Appendix G: Equipment Specifications
Appendix g: Equipment Specifications Equipment Specifications Amplifier Section Rated Power Output Left Main/Center/Right Main (at 8 Typical Right/Left Stereo Power Output (at 8 Rear Surround (at 8 Signal to Noise Ratio: Channel Separation: Input Sensitivity/Impedance: Muting Attenuation: Subwoofer Output: Video Section Input (Sensitivity/Impedance): VCR 1, VCR 2/LD, SAT Output (Sensitivity/Impedance):... - Page 55 Appendix g: Equipment Specifications AM Tuner Section Frequency Range: 20 dB Quieting Signal to Noise Ratio: Image Rejection: IF Rejection: Specifications are based on nominal measurements. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1,037,877. “Dolby,”...
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Page 56: Appendix H: Preset Station List Form
APPENDIX h: PRESET STATION LIST Form Preset Number Band Frequency Notes... -
Page 57: Index
Index Symbols + button 18 - button 18 AC outlets 36 Accessories included 4 AM•FM button 18 AM/FM antennas, connecting 45 AM/FM button 8, 14 ANTENNA button 18, 21 Antennas, connecting 45 Audio codes for programming the remote Audio hum, reducing 35 AUDIO SWAP button 11, 18 Back panel 24 BALANCE button 14... - Page 58 Index connecting 15 INPUT•SEEK button 18, 20 INFO button 18, 20, 21 Laserdisc codes for programming a remote 32 connecting 42 controls on the remote 21 LEVEL button 15 Main speakers 46 MEMORY indicator 16 MENU•SELECT button 20 MENU/PROGRAM button 18, 22 Minidisc player, connecting 44 Mode indicators 17 MOVE arrows 19, 21...
- Page 59 Index SPEAKER button 15 Speaker terminals, matching 37 Speakers 10 balancing 10 connecting 46 placing 47 turning on and off 15, 24, 46 SPEAKERS OFF indicator 16 Specifications, equipment 52 Stations preset 8 storing in memory 8, 9 Status indicators on the front panel 16 STEREO indicator 16 STOP button 20, 21, 22 Storing stations in memory 9...
- Page 60 For your nearest RCA Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter, all toll-free in the USA. 1-800-336-1900 If your product needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton.