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J, Applicable at the date the warranty included in this Guide manufacture. Technical Specification Product: Dolby Digital Audio video receiver Brand: RCA Model: RT2370 Electrical c urrent consumption Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz THE E×CLA_._ATION LIGHTNING CAUTION: TO REDUCE POINT WITHIN THE...
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..Test Tone / Channel Balance ..TV Codes ......Connecting for Power ....Satellite Receivers ....Using Headphones ....Audio (RCA only) ....Factory Setting ..... Laser disc Players ....Limited Warranty (U.S.) ..Operating your Receiver Receiver Controls ....
_ _ ,_ ,, connectors; • one instruction book; One RCA Universal • one safety leaflet; Remote Control • one Quick Connection Guide Un packing The Speakers • one set of speakers nc ud ng 2 front...
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Insert AA(R6) batteries according to the + and - signs on the battery compartment. To use the remote control, point it directly at your receiver. Whenever button is pressed, a red indicator will light up on the remote control.
When S-Video cable is used, select the corresponding digital input source !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! composite video (yellow RCA connector) cable Note: Optical and coax cables carry only the audio portion of the signal A video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i must also be connected for VCR recording...
Digital Connections Read instructions carefully when connecting compo- nents to the receiver. Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3), or PCM signals when compatible components connected. "_iii iii Connecting the Antennas The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM terminals on the system's back panel.
Speaker wires 1 for each speaker, is needed connection• Twist the stripped ends speaker cord about 2/3 inch (15 ram). Press down FRONT SPEAKERS the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal.
Positioning your speaker Left, Right (Front Speakers) They carry primarily music and sound effects Center In surround mode, the center speaker carries much the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should set between left and right speakers. Surround (Rear Speakers) Their overall sound...
Advanced Setting Alternative Surround Placement Rear wall If rearwall mounting isthe onlychoice, aim the speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or even towardsthe sidewalls (C, D), Experiment with placement until surround sounds seem to envelop i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ you, ratherthancomingfrombehindyou.
Test Tone / Channel balance Channel balance Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for balancing the channels, As the signal "travels" from channel to channel, adjust the level controls until each channel plays at the same loudness level.
Your Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control (see relevant section on page 3.) You can test it by pressing any button. If it works, the red LED will light. < ::._ I®®® @o@o@1 _o@ _6 '_ RgCORD...
Switching on/off • To switch on the receiver, press ON/STANDBY button once, or any source button on the remote control. • Standby: when the receiver is on, press the ON/STANDBY button once to activate the standby mode. • To switch off the unit completely, unplug the power cord from the socket...
(like CD, TV, DVD, TAPE, etc.). What need is to encode them in advance (not necessary recent RCA & Proscan models). 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2, Look up the brand and corresponding code num- ber in the code...
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Once your _emote is encoded, you Canpress ON/OFF on the remote once to turn off the component and then followed by the Second time quickly to turn off the receiver (Le. this Unit), If you only want the receiver tO be turned off, select FM/ AM while the unit is ON before pressing ON!OFF.
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5- Tune the stations by pressing TUNING DOWN repeatedly until the desired station is found. Alternatively, can press and hold TUNING UP or DOWN about one second to activate automatic SEARCH function. In this mode the receiver will automatically tune frequencies until it finds a station 1.
Storing radio stations: The receiver can store up to 40 radio stations memory. You can enter every single radio station yourself or the receiver can store all available radio station automatically in an ascending order. Automaticpreset storing: (FMonly) 1. Select the band by pressing FM/AM...
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Stereo The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from the front speakers. Use this mode if you have connected the front speakers only. DSP (Digital Sound Processor) These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real environment such as (STADIUM / THEATER / CONCERT ! CLUB / CHURCH...
Fine Setting of the Components The receiver has pre-selectecl surround mode once you turn on the unit by pressing the Source Buttons (like DVD, SAT, CD) directly. The default surround modes for different components are listed in the table below. If you decide to change...
4. Press LEVEL again to save your setting. S. Repeat step 3 to adjust other speaker volume lev- els. To adjust the level of a!l speakers (center and surround speakers), you must select Pro Logi c mode first by pressing the SURROUNDkey Advanced Setting Factory defaulted Advance setting indication from VFD...
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• The sub-woofer selection will always be YES when the main speakers are set to small (SML). • For the subwooferphase setting, it will be affected by how you locate the subwoofer_ Try both + and - settings and select the one that has better bass effect.
TAPE OUTand RECOUTdo not operate in VCRmode. • Check to make sure the unit is not in 6-channel direct input mode. Cleaningthe Exterior • Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft dust cloth, with a slightly clamp leather...
Disconnect theaudio system f rom thepower source before performing any maintenance. Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth. Important battery information • Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control for more than one month.
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What will • Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit. • Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished...
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Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WAR- RANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTI- MEDIA LTD., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CRE- ATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.