Care And Maintenance; Troubleshooting Tips; Receiver/Tuner Operation; Remote Control Operation - RCA RT2580 User Manual

Advance Sound Control
Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound.
• Subwoofer Phase: Try both settings and select the
sound preferred.
• Speaker distance: For optimum surround experi-
ence measure the distance between the speaker and
your favorite listening position.
1. Press and hold TEST/SET UP for 3 seconds
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2. While the VFD display is showing L/R SML, rotate
MULTI JOG to select and release to save setting.
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3. Press TEST/SETUP once to move to the next
speaker setting.
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4. Repeat step 3 to set up the next speaker
6. When set up is done, wait for 5 seconds to auto-
matically save your settings or press any source key to
save your selection and set up mode.
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Speaker Icons
The receiver shows you the speakers' types and set-
tings on the display with the following icons:
Small Front Speakers
Large Front Speakers
C Small Center Speakers
C
Large Center Speakers
Small Rear Speakers
Large Rear Speakers
LFE Subwoofer Present
Displaying Program Formats
When a digital source is playing, the receiver will
automatically switch to the proper surround mode
and indicates on the speaker icons on the right-hand
side of the display. (See diagram)
C
LFE
It is important to note, however, that not all Dolby
Digital sources are encoded with the full complement
of five channels plus LFE*. Speaker icons show how
many and which speaker you have enabled (See "Fine
Setting of the Speakers") and the letters inside the
speaker icons show which channel is present in the
source information. For example, the diagram shown
means you have all the five speakers and subwoofer
enabled and the digital sources you played have five
channels plus LFE complemented.
* LFE stands for Low Frequency Effect. The indication
"LFE" appears if the digital source contains LFE infor-
mation. In this case, the bass signal will be delivered
to the subwoofer, offering more dynamic deep bass
sound effects. If the letter is flashing, the signal is
either too weak or just gone.

Troubleshooting Tips

Receiver/Tuner Operation

STEREO indicator is off.
• Adjust the antenna.
The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise.
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external anten-
na.

Remote Control Operation

The remote control does not operate the unit.
• Another function 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.

General

No audio.
• Make sure the speakers are connected.
• Check the input connections.
• Check the power cord connections.
• Make sure the MUTE indicator on the front panel is
off.
• Make sure the digital setting (optical, coaxial or
analog) is correct.
No audio from one channel.
• Check the speaker level setting.
• Check the speaker wire or cable connections.
Noise occurs when the TV is turned on.
• The TV is too close to the audio system.
Specific instruments sound displaced.
• Check the connections between the receiver and
the speakers if the sound does not match the video.
• Press the Source Button for the video source.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Exterior

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

Equipment Specifications:

AMPLIFIER SECTION:
Each channel:
100W at 8 ohm. 0.9% THD from 40Hz to 20KHz
Subwoofer channel: 130W at 8Ω
Muting Attenuation: 65dB
Frequency Response: 40Hz to 20kHz +/-3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (Bypass mode)
VIDEO SECTION:
Input ( Sensitivity/ Impedance ):1Vp-p/ 75ohm
Output (Level/ Impedance): 1Vp-p/ 75 ohm
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 6MHz at +/- 3dB
Signal to noise ratio: 40dB
Crosstalk @3.58MHz: 40dB
AM TUNER SECTION:
Frequency Response: 80Hz – 2kHz +/-6dB
Usable Sensitivity: 800uV/m @ S/N 20dB
Signal to Noise: 38dB
Image Ratio: 27dB @ 1000kHz
IF Rejection: 35dB
FM TUNER SECTION:
Frequency Response: 40Hz – 15kHz +/-3dB
Quieting: 24dBu
Signal to Noise: 60dB(stereo) / 65dB(mono)
Image Ratio: 40dB
IF Rejection: 50dB
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