Troubleshooting Tips; Care And Maintenance; Important Battery Information; Speaker Configurations - RCA RT2781BE User Manual

Advanced Sound Control

Speaker Configurations

You can also change the setup of the speakers. Use a subwoofer to
enjoy optimum sound.
For optimum surround experience measure the distance between the
speaker and your favorite listening position. Press DISTANCE button to
adjust the speakers' distance values.
1. Press the DISTANCE button to show setup options.
2. Continue to press the DISTANCE button until the speaker you want
to adjust is displayed.
3. Press / buttons to change the speaker settings. Your selection
will be stored automatically.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to set up the next speaker. You may adjust the
distance within the following ranges:
• Front Speaker distance (FRNT):0-30ft
• Center Speaker distance (CNTR): 0-30ft
• Rear Speaker distance (SURR): 0-30ft
5. When set up is done, wait for five seconds to automatically save your
settings or press any buttons to save your selection and set up mode.
Factory Default Speaker Distance Settings
• Front Speakers (FRNT): 15ft
• Center Speaker (CNTR): 10ft
• Rear Speakers (SURR): 10ft
Center / Surround Speaker Setup
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control or front panel to
show setup options.
2. Press / button until CTR YES or SUR YES is displayed.
3. Press / button to select between YES and No.
Notes:
• CNTR stands for "Center Speaker" selection while SURR
stands for "Surround Speaker" selection.
• By default, the Center and Surround Speakers are set to YES. If you
decide not to use them, set the ones you do not intend to use to
NO so that the sound performance is not affected.
Home Theater's Display Dimmer Control
1. Press the SETUP button to show setup options.
2. Press / button until DIMMER 0 is displayed.
3. Press / button to select between 0 and 1.
NIGHT Mode Selection
"Night Mode" will limit the volume on loud passages of movies (such as
action sequences) while still allowing you to hear quiet passages (such
as dialog).
1. Press the NIGHT button to show setup options.
2. Continue to press the NIGHT button to select among different
options "MODE RATE /QUIET/OFF" .
3. It is available only during Dolby Digital signal playback.
SUBWOOFER Mode Selection
1. Press the SETUP button to show setup options.
2. Press / button until current SUBWOOFER mode is displayed.
3. Press SUBWOOFER button to select among "BALANCE", "STRONG",
"POWERFUL" or "SOFT " is scrolled once.
Front
Front
Center
Left Right
Cch
Lch Rch
L/S R/S
Rear Rear
Left Right
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Troubleshooting Tips

AM / FM Operation
STEREO indicator is off in FM mode.
• Adjust the antenna.
• Press MONO / ST 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 unit (e.g. DVD, BD, CD player) near the unit.

Remote Control Operation

The remote control does not operate the unit.
• 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.
General
No audio.
• Make sure the speakers are connected.
• Check the input connections.
• Check the power cord connections.
• Make sure MUTE is off.
• Make sure the digital setting (optical, coaxial or analog) is correct.
• Check that the headphone is not inserted.
No audio from one channel.
• Check the speaker level setting.
• Check the speaker wire or external source cable connections.
Noise occurs when the TV is turned on.
• The TV is too close to the audio system.
Not getting audio from all speakers.
• Check your Surround Mode setting (under Advanced Sound Control
section of this book). Your Home Theater has a number of different
SURROUND MODE settings, it defaults to modes most suited to the
type of audio content being played – however you can change these
settings. Some of these modes, (such as DOLBY DIGITAL, and Dolby
PROLOGIC II), will cause all speakers to be active, while other modes,
(such as STEREO and 3-STEREO), will cause your rear speakers to be
inactive. You can always test your Home Theater amplifier - and each
speaker, by using the built-in TEST TONE generator (press TEST TONE
button on remote control).

Care and Maintenance

Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing
any maintenance.

Cleaning the exterior

Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the
system with a soft dust cloth, or with a slightly damp leather chamois.
Never use strong solvents.

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.
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