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EXPORTER
Thomson multimedia Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976
IMPORTADOR
©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.
Comercializadora Thomson de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
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Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
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Col. Ampliacion Granada
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C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
55302850 Rev.1 (EN/F/E)
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
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R.F.C.: CTM-980723-KS5
www.rca.com/LatinAmerica
Printed in China / Impreso en China
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usermanual RT2350/RT2350BK/RT2600 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo. VOLUME HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER ON/STANDBY SOURCE SURR MODE MUTE FM/AM TUNING MEMORY SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT BASS/TREBLE LEVEL OK SOURCE DSP MODE ST / MONO PHONES V-AUX VIDEO L - AUDIO - R
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RECORD FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For Your Safety Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful The AC power plug is polar- interference, and (2) this device must accept any ized (one blade is wider than interference received, including interference that the other) and only fits into may cause undesired operation. AC power outlets one way. If In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or the plug won’t g
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Table of Content FCC Information EN Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Getting Started Receiver/Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . .23 Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . .23 Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Inserting Batteries into
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Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver You should receive the following items: + - HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER VOLUME ON/STANDBY SOURCE SURR MODE MUTE FM/AM TUNING MEMORY SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT BASS/TREBLE LEVEL + - OK SOURCE DSP MODE ST / MONO PHONES V-AUX VIDEO L - AUDIO - R One pair of “AA” batteries One receiver unit One external FM Dipole One external AM loop antenna antenna One RCA Universal Remote Control one audio cable (two wires) with red and white R
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Getting Started Unpacking The Speakers Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver • one set of speakers including 2 front speakers, 1 EN centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 2 rear speakers. • Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated: • 6 speaker wires including: 10 cm/4" HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER VOLUME ON/STANDBY 10 cm/ 10 cm/ SOURCE SURR MODE 4" 4" MUTE FM/AM TUNING MEMORY SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT BASS/TREBLE LEVEL OK SOURCE DSP MODE ST / MONO PHONES V-AUX VIDEO
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to S-VIDEO OUT (DVD) Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components DIGITAL CONNECTION If you have a SAT receiver DVD player or CD player with a digital output, you can make use of an optical digital cable (not supplied) or coaxial digital cable (not supplied) to S-VIDEO carry the audio portion of the signal and enjoy Dolby Digital sound quality. One optical If your video component has a S-Video jack or coaxial cable is needed for each SAT receiver, DVD player or CD player. When incl
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Getting Started Digital Connections AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna 1. Uncoil the Antenna wire and locate the base end EN Read instructions carefully when connecting compo- of the AM antenna and snap into place as shown nents to the receiver. below in AM Loop Antenna. 2. Press down on the Antenna tab to open the termi- Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS nal (RT2600 only) or PCM signals when compatible components are connected. COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) Connect to coaxi
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WHITE / BLACK BLUE / BLACK RED / BLACK GREY / BLACK Getting Started Speaker wires Connecting the Speakers 1 for each speaker, is needed for connection. Twist the stripped ends of speaker cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Press down on CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS SPEAKERS the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire. Release tab to lock wire in the RIGHT LEFT CENTER terminal. Antenna and Speaker Wire Connection GREEN / BLACK CENTER FRONT Use this jack on the left back panel to connect another ac
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Getting Started Alignment Positioning your speaker Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead EN of them. 1 Left, Right (Front Speakers) They carry primarily music and sound effects 2 Center In surround mode, the center speaker carries much of the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be set between the left and right speakers. 3 Surround (Rear Speakers) Their overall sound balance should be as close as pos- si
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Getting Started Preferred surround placement Advanced Setting Alternative Surround Placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to either side of Rear wall the listening area, not behind it. If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or even towards the sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement until surround sounds seem to envelop you, rather than coming from behind you. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Height If space permits,
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Getting Started Test Tone / Channel balance Connecting for Power Make sure you connect all your EN Channel balance other electronic components and Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator the speakers before plugging for balancing the channels. As the signal "travels" your receiver into the outlet. from channel to channel, adjust the level controls Plug the power cord in the wall until each channel plays at the same loudness level. outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with
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Operating Your Receiver 5 1 13 14 10 6 HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER VOLUME ON/STANDBY SOURCE SURR MODE MUTE FM/AM TUNING MEMORY SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT BASS/TREBLE LEVEL OK SOURCE DSP MODE ST / MONO PHONES V-AUX VIDEO L - AUDIO - R 12 9 11 8 15 2 3 4 7 16 Receiver Controls 9. TUNING 1. STANDBY/ON Press for about 2 seconds to search for next station. To turn the unit on/ off. When the system is turned on, the unit Press once to review all preset stations in preset mode. will go
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Operating Your Receiver 1. ON/OFF Your Remote Control To turn on or off the receiver and other auxiliary compo- Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the nents (see page 14 “Using the Remote to Control EN remote control (see relevant section on page 3.) You can Additional Components”). test it by pressing any button. If it works, the red LED 2. Source Buttons will light. To turn on and select various audio/ video sources. 3. CH+, CH- (Channel Buttons) 1 To select programmed st
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Operating Your Receiver Display C R RS S C L R LS LFE RS • Audio output is in dts mode (RT2600 only) • Speaker Icons. SLEEP • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. • Unit in Sleep mode. MEMORY • Audio output is in Dolby Pro Logic mode. • Unit in Memory or Preset mode. KHz MHz • Audio output is in Dolby Pro Logic II mode. (RT2600 only) • Tuner frequency unit. EQ ST • Tuner stereo signal detected. • EQ effect activated. TUNED • Tuner station detected. 12
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Operating Your Receiver Switching on/off Selection of Audio/Video source EN • To switch on the receiver, press ON/STANDBY When one of the source buttons is pressed, the audio button once, or any source button on the remote and video input corresponding to the name will be control. activated. The receiver acts as a switching device between all the sources that are plugged into it. ON/STANDBY SOURCE FM/AM TUN MUTE SOURCE Example 1: If you connect a DVD player to the DVD input (audio + video) on
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Operating your Receiver You can connect up to 7 audio/video sources to this Using the Remote to Control Additional amplifier: Components Source button Corresponding connector (receiver front panel) (receiver back panel) You can set your remote to control other components (like CD, TV, DVD, TAPE, etc.). What you need is to - DVD DVD IN (audio / video) encode them in advance (not necessary for recent - SAT SAT IN (audio / video) RCA & Proscan models). - VCR VCR IN/OUT (audio / video) - V-AUX V
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Operating your Receiver Using the receiver to play a source NOTE EN After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD, Once your remote is encoded, you can press VCR) to the receiver, you can partly control them ON/OFF on the remote once to turn off the through the receiver. component and then followed by the second time quickly to turn off the receiver (i.e. this Playing a DVD with the receiver unit). If you only want the receiver to be turned off, select FM/ AM while the unit is ON 1. Conne
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Operating your Receiver 5- Tune the stations by pressing TUNING UP or Operating the Radio DOWN repeatedly until the desired station is found. Alternatively, you can press and hold TUNING UP or The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for DOWN for about one second to activate the AM/FM radio function. automatic SEARCH function. In this mode the receiver will automatically tune frequencies until it finds a station Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Connectin
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Operating your Receiver Storing radio stations: Manual preset EN The receiver can store up to 40 radio stations in 1. Select FM or AM band by pressing FM/AM memory. You can enter every single radio station repeatedly. yourself or the receiver can store all available radio station automatically in an ascending order. SOURCE Automatic preset storing : (FM only) FM/AM TUNING MEM SOURCE 1. Select the band by pressing FM/AM SOURCE FM/AM TUNING MEMO SOURCE 2. Tune to the radio station to be stored
