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RCA RV-9968 User Manual

RCA RV-9968 User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER'S GUIDE RV-9968 RV-9978 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER...
  • Page 2 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) INFORMATION This device generates and usesradio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FIRST THINGS FIRST ..........UNPACK THE RECEIVER ..............BASIC CONNECTIONS ..............CONNECTING, PLACING & BALANCING THE SPEAKERS ..CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS ........... CONNECTING FOR POWER ............USING HEADPHONES ..............RECEIVER CONTROLS & OPERATIONS ....GENERAL CONTROLS ............... DISPLAY MESSAGES ................TUNING THE RECEIVER ..............

  • Page 4: First Things First

    • two packs - one pair each - of AAA batteries; • one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCA connectors; • one video cable (single wire) with yellow RCA video cable audio cable <3<_<3 connectors;...

  • Page 5: Connecting, Placing & Balancing The Speakers

    CONNECTI NG, PLACING & BALANCING THE SPEAKERS CONNECTING THE WIRES Each speaker - the two main, two surround and one central - has a designated set of terminals on the back panel of the central unit. Uncoil the speaker wires and locate the bare ends. Pressand hold down on the tab to open the red terminal, then insert the red (+) wire.
  • Page 6 Aim the speakers directly at the two main speakers,matching height to height. If the room is sparselydecorated, it may be necessary to slightly tilt the speakers down to increase sound quality. If the room is densely decorated, it may be necessary to face the speakers toward the rear wall or at the ceiling.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Antennas

    rSit Back and Listen ... Each time you press the + or - button on your remote control to adjust a channel, the receiver Fine tuning is best performed with the remote provides you with two more secondsof pink noise control so that adjustments can be made from the to that channel before moving on to the next.

  • Page 8: Receiver Controls & Operations

    ooooooo0000°0 ©© © GENERAL CONTROLS POWER STAND BY/ON FUNCTION BU'I-FONS The POWER STANDBY/ONbutton activates or The function buttons include CD, TAPE,FM/AM, TV, deactivates the system.When the system is activated, VCR, VIDEO. the unit will default to the last mode it was in before TEST TONE power was removed.

  • Page 9: Display Messages

    HALL WIDE The WIDE mode can be activated in both the Pro The Hall mode recreates the effect of listening to a concert or watching a play from inside a music Logic and the 3 Stereo modes. This mode utilizes just the three front speakers - left main, right main hall.

  • Page 10: Using Swap Audio

    TO STORE A STATION TO USE SWAP AUDIO Pressthe FM/AM button on the receiver (or the When you are watching TV and turn on PIP,you can AM.FM button on the remote) to turn on the turn on another video source and swap the sound from receiver.

  • Page 11: Connecting Auxiliary Components

    Speaker Terminals Red for positive (+) terminals. Black for negative (-) terminals, PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM OVER- RCA Phono Type Terminals Red for the right (R) HEATING channel. White for the left (L) channel. Do not block ventilation holes in any component.

  • Page 12: Connectinga Satellite Receiver

    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 electronic parts store. If the video connection is being used when you try to hook up your video recorder or camcorder, connect the component through any other available video output.

  • Page 13: Connectinga Compact Disc

    CONNECTING A COMPACT DISC PLAYER PLAYER Using one paired (red/white) stereo cable, connect your new receiver to your compact disc player as shown to the right. To play a CD, press CD, put the receiver in CD mode and pressPLAY. NOTE: The AUDIO SOURCEconnection can be used as AUDIO input for any stereo audio signal.

  • Page 14: The Ultimate Connection

    THE ULTIMATE CONNECTION Should you chooseto utilize your new receiver to its fullest potential by running all your audio components through it, you will need purchase additional connectors. How many and what kind is purely situational. The following is a complete description of all the_jacks on the back of the receiver and how they can be utilized to provide greater enjoyment.
  • Page 15 STEP 3: CONNECTING YOUR RECEIVER AUDIO TO YOUR RECEIVER Using audio cables, connect the left and right "OUT" audiojecks on the back of your TV to the TV audio jacks on the back of your receiver, CABLE WHEN YOU'RE ALL CONNECTED ..

  • Page 16: Using The Universal Remote Control

    SKIP MUTE GO BACK_DI BASIC CONTROLS Your remote control is capable of operating most RCA audio and video equipment. To usethe remote control effectively, always aim it directly at your receiver. POWER Turnsthe AMIFM receiver off with two presses. If you have multiple components turned on and not the AM/FM receiver, pressingPOWERonce turns off the last component turned on.
  • Page 17 SURROUND Lets you select a Surround Mode: Dolby CLEAR Removes any menu from the screen. Pro Logic Surround, Dolby 3 Stereo or Hall. Pressonce DELAYICH CTRL In some RCA TV models, lets you to turn on the surround mode last selected. Press control the channel that appears...
  • Page 18 Let you enter numbers when REV Rewinds a tape. Also, searches backward while a needed. tape is playing. POWER Turns the RCA DSS*receiver off. SKIP To change channels, press once. The TV will wait 30 seconds before returning to the original channel.

  • Page 19: Programming The Universal Remote

    REV Moves backward through the CD one track at a remote controllable TVs, VCRs and cable boxes. If you time. have an RCA, GE or ProScan VCR, you may not need to program the remote at all. Other manufacturer's STOP Stops the CD from playing.
  • Page 20 Enter the three-digit code from the code list. ProScan ........033,037 LASERDISC PLAYER CODES Release the component button, then press POWER RCA........033,037 to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressing the component button, then POWERagain.
  • Page 21 DSS e receiver. A few of the remote buttons used To program the LD-VCR2 button to control a second with the RCA brand DSS ° receiver are shown below. VCR, follow these steps but use the LD-VCR2 button instead of the VCR button.

  • Page 22: Remote Tv Codes

    Radio Shack ..000, 021,025, 036, JC Penney ... 000, 008, 011,019, 027,040, 068, 077. 086,088 037,059,064,078 Amtron ......... Jensen ........011,027 RCA ..... 000, 006,011,019, Akai ........002, 103 027, 034, 038,044,046,088,100, JVC ...... 012,024, 036, 037, A-Mark ......... 101,109 040,048,051,074 Anam ........

  • Page 23: Remote Vcr Codes

    013, 015, 025,027, 031, Hitachi ....005, 015, 035, 036 Quasar ......... 008, 053 Instant Replay ......008 RCA ....000, 005, 007, 008, Yamaha .... 002,014,016,030, JCL..........028, 035, 037, 054,069 Radio Shack/Realistic ..002, 006. JC Penney ..002, 005, 007, 008, Zenith ....

  • Page 24: Remote Audio & Cable Codes

    Sprucer AM/FM Starcom Stargate 2000 pioneer: AM/FM Sylvania 011,059 Teknika 040, 041 TAPE Texscan 010, 011,059 RCA: Tocom 017, 021,049, 050, 055 AM/FM Unika 031,032, 041 007, 043, 044 Universal 051,052, 060 TAPE Viewstar 007, 008, 019, 021,026, PHONO 028, 029, 032, 033, 040,...

  • Page 25: Care And Maintenance

    TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS CLEANING THE EXTERIOR Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft dust RECEIVER/TUNER OPERATION cloth. STEREO indicator is off. • Adjust the antenna. • The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.

  • Page 26: Index

    RCA DSS® Receiver 20 satellite receiver 20 TV 19, 20 Equipment specifications 25 VCR 20 FFbutton 17, 18 RCA DSS® Receiver codes 21 REAR,CTR Level button REC button GUIDEoRDM button Receiver controls on the remote Remote Basic controls 16 programming...

  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    What your warranty covers: Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: One year. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 daysfrom date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comesfirst.) What we will do: Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.

  • Page 28: Canadian Service

    f.._ THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 01998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Model Number RV-99681RV-9978 Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024 15333040 (EISIF Rev. 1) Trademark(s)® Registered 98-17 Printed in the U.S.A.

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