RCA Home Theater System RT2500 User Guide

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TEST/ SET UP  
RT2500/ RT2500R  
Audio/Video Receiver  
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Co n t e n t s  
FCC In fo rm a t io n  
Re m o t e Co d e s  
EN  
Cable Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
TV Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Audio (RCA only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Laserdisc Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
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Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Inserting batteries into remote control . . . . . .2  
Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver . . . . .2  
Connecting to Audio-Visual Components . . . .3  
Connecting the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Connecting the Subwoofers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Positioning your Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Connecting for Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Demo Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Restore to Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
In d e x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
US Wa rra n t y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Ca n a d ia n Wa rra n t y . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Op e ra t in g yo u r Re ce ive r  
Receiver Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
The Built-in Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Seek Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Storing and Recalling Stations in Memory . .10  
Using the Receiver to Play DVD/ CD/  
Video Cassette Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Using the Remote to Control  
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Ad va n ce d So u n d Co n t ro l  
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo . . . . . . . .11  
5.1 ch Input for Dolby Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Night Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Fine Setting of the Components . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Input IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Smart Detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Fine Setting of the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
The TEST/ SET UP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Speaker Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Speaker Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Displaying Program Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Ca re a n d Ma in t e n a n ce  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Receiver/Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Equipment Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
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Un p a ckin g t h e Re ce ive r  
Se t u p a n d Ma in t e n a n ce o f  
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For RT2500 & RT2500R, check that you received the fol- t h e Re ce ive r  
lowing items:  
one receiver unit;  
Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated:  
10 cm  
one RCA Universal Remote Control (CRK76);  
one external FM Dipole antenna;  
one external AM loop antenna;  
one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCA  
connectors;  
one video cable (single wire) with yellow RCA con-  
nectors;  
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MUTE  
TUNING  
P.SCAN  
SURR. MODE  
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BYPASS  
DVD  
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VCR-1  
TV  
VCR-2  
VCR  
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SET  
DEMO  
S-VIDEO  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
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AUDIO  
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FM/ AM  
TAPE  
MULTI JOG  
HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER  
one instruction book;  
one safety leaflet;  
and one pair of AA batteries.  
For RT2500, you also received:  
one set of spearkers including 2 left and right front  
10 cm  
speakers, 1 centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 2 left and  
right rear speakers.  
5 cm  
6 speaker cables including:  
2 x red/ balck cable for front speakers,  
1 x blue/ black cable for centre speaker,  
1 x brown/ black cable for subwoofer &  
2 x grey/ black cable for rear speakers.  
Do not connect to the AC power cords until all con-  
nections are completed.  
In se rt in g Ba t t e rie s in t o  
Re m o t e Co n t ro l  
Do not use your set immediately after transferred  
from a cold place to a warm place: there is risk of  
condensation.  
Insert two AA(R6) batteries according to the + and -  
signs on the battery compartment. To use the remote  
control, point it directly at your receiver.  
Do not expose your set to water projections and  
excessively high temperatures.  
After having disconnected your set, clean the case  
with a soft cloth, or with a slightly humid chamois  
leather. Never use strong solvents.  
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Pro t e ct yo u r Co m p o n e n t s fro m Ove rh e a t in g  
Do not block ventilation holes in any component.  
Co n n e ct in g t o Au d io -Visu a l  
Co m p o n e n t s  
EN  
This receiver allows you to connect to a large variety  
of audio or video components.  
Arrange the components so that air can circulate  
freely.  
Do not stack components directly on top of each  
Be fo re yo u Co n n e ct  
other.  
Protect components from power surges.  
Allow adequate ventilation when placing your  
components in a stand.  
Connect all components before plugging any  
power cords into the wall outlet.  
Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the stand so  
heating air rising from it will not affect other compo-  
nents. If you have a satellite receiver, you should place  
it on the top shelf.  
Always turn off the receiver and/or components  
before you connect or disconnect any cables.  
Contact consumer relations if you have questions  
concerning the connections or components.  
No t e : Always make sure that color-coded pins match  
the color of the terminals in which they are inserted.  
The connection cable plugs and jacks are color-coded  
as follows:  
Sp e a ke r Te rm in a ls: RT 2500 - Red/Black (Main  
Speakers), Blue/Black (Center Speaker), Grey/Black  
(Rear Speakers) and Brown/Black (subwoofer).  
RT2500R - Red/ Black (Main, Center & Rear Speakers)  
RCA Typ e Te rm in a ls: Red for the right (R) channel.  
White for the left (L) channel. Yellow for the video.  
Black for the powered subwoofer.  
Po sit io n in g t h e Ca b le s  
Cables should be positioned correctly to avoid audio  
hum or interference. Below are a few suggestions:  
Insert all cable plugs into their jacks firmly.  
Place audio/video cables to the sides of the receiv-  
ers back panel instead of straight down the middle  
after you have connected the components.  
Try not to coil any power cables and keep them  
away from the audio/video cables as much as possible.  
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly  
grounded.  
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Co n n e ct in g t o Au d io -Visu a l Co m p o n e n t s  
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If you have a SAT receiver or DVD player, you can make use of an optical  
digital connecting cord (not supplied) or coaxial digital connecting cord  
(not supplied) to enjoy DTS/ Dolby Digital sound quality. One optical /  
coaxial cable is needed for each SAT receiver / DVD player. When optical  
or coaxial cable is used, no more analog cable is needed.  
Note: This receiver provides one optical and one coaxial digital input for  
the connection of your auxillary components. Please connect your  
components (e.g. DVD, SAT or CD) to the appropriate digital inputs and  
press SET/ DEMO and then rotate MULTI JOG to match your connection.  
Remark: If you have a video  
camera, video game machine, or an  
extra VCR, connect it to VCR 2 jack  
at the front of the receiver  
DVD  
to VIDEO OUT (DVD)  
to AUDIO OUT(DVD)  
SAT  
Connect components  
capable of outputing  
DTS/ Dolby Digital (e.g.  
DVD or SAT) or standard  
PCM (CD) format digital  
signals. Read section on  
"Input Signal Setting"  
under "Advanced  
Sound Control" carefully  
to adjust the matching  
input settings.  
TV  
Multi-Channel  
Decoder  
e.g. DTS  
to S-VIDEO IN (TV)  
(CD)  
(SAT)  
to VIDEO IN (TV)  
2
(DVD)  
to AUDIO OUT (TV)  
UNIT  
BACK PANEL  
Tape Deck  
to LINE OUT  
(Tape Deck)  
VCR  
to LINE IN ( Tape Deck )  
CD Player  
If your video component has a S-Video jack  
included, you can make use of it to enjoy  
enhanced video quality by connecting it to the  
relevant S-Video jack at the rear side of the  
receiver. One video cable is needed for each  
component. When S-Video cable is used, no  
more analog video cable is needed.  
Note: Before plugging in the optical cable or S-  
Video cable, make sure to match the shape of the  
plug and jack, otherwise, you will not be able to  
plug in completely.  
If your CD player is equipped with digital optical jacks, using of  
optical cable is preferred. What you need is just one more  
optical digital connecting cord(not supplied). Plug it in the digital  
input jack of the receiver and you can enjoy better sound quality  
brought to you by the optical cable. When optical cable is used,  
no more analog cable is needed.  
Note: This receiver has one digital optical jack only. Be sure that  
such connection does not prevent optical cable connection of  
other components (e.g. DVD & SAT)  
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(CD)  
(SAT)  
(DVD)  
Red/Black (Main Speakers), Blue/Black (Center  
Speaker) and Grey/ Black (Rear Speakers). When con-  
necting the speakers, make sure the colors of speak-  
er wires and terminals are matched. If the cords are  
reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack  
bass.  
Co n n e ct in g t h e An t e n n a s  
The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and  
FM terminals on the systems back panel. They must  
be hooked up in order to receive clear reception.  
Uncoil the antenna wires and locate the bare ends.  
Press down on the tab to open the terminal and  
insert the wire. Snap the tab closed. After connect-  
ing the antennas, extend  
CENTER  
MAIN SPEAKERS  
SPEAKER  
them to their full length  
and adjust their positioning  
for better reception.  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
An t e n n a a n d Sp e a ke r  
Wire Co n n e ct io n  
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SUB WOOFER  
Co n n e ct in g t h e  
Sp e a ke rs  
Push Speaker terminal tab  
down to insert wire.  
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At least two front speakers  
(left and right) are required.  
For better sound quality,  
Center speaker, rear speak-  
ers and Subwoofer are pre-  
ferred. Adding center and  
rear speakers will enhance  
surround effects. Adding a  
Subwoofer will increase  
bass response.  
SUB WOOFER  
SPEAKER  
This part not  
available for RT2500R  
Release tab to lock wire in  
the terminal.  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
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Use this jack on the left back  
panel for connecting powered  
sub- woofer.  
NOTE: Make sure the insulation  
is completely removed from the  
ends of the Antenna and  
speaker wires at all connection  
points.  
SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS  
Co n n e ct in g t h e Su b w o o fe r  
For RT2500, connect the subwoofer with the audio  
cord (brown/ black) provided. For RT2500R, or if you  
want to connect your own powered subwoofer, a  
monoaural audio cord (not supplied) is needed.  
If you want to enjoy full range of sound effects, with  
small speakers, it is a must to use the subwoofer  
with the speakers to maintain adequate bass signal  
for the surround sound effect.  
Speaker cords, 1 for each speaker, are needed for  
connection. Twist the stripped ends of speaker cord  
about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Press down on the tab to  
open the terminal and insert the wire. Snap the tab  
closed. To ease speaker connections, the speaker  
cords and the terminals are color-coded into:  
This receiver offers a high flexibility for user to use a  
large variety of speakers and subwoofers. For more  
information please refer to section “Fine Setting of  
the Speakers” in Advanced Sound Controlon  
page 12.  
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For more information on speaker setup, please refer  
to “Fine Setting of the Speakerson page 12 &  
Speaker Distance” on page 13  
EN  
Your system is equipped with Dolby Digital & Digital  
Theatre System, which enable the unit to reproduce  
sound effects as they were intended. However, the  
speakers must be properly positioned and balanced.  
In order to enjoy Dolby & Digital Theatre System -  
enhanced sound quality, five speakers are preferred:  
One center speaker, left and right main speakers, rear  
left and right speakers, and an optional subwoofer.  
However, if your front  
speakers are small speakers, then a subwoofer is  
essential or you will not be able to enjoy enhanced  
bass effects. Below are a few suggestions for the set  
up:  
1. The two main speakers should be set between six  
and ten feet apart. Putting them any closer or farther  
apart may result in less satisfactory sound.  
2. Try to align center speaker and two main speakers,  
or set the center speaker slightly behind the left and  
right main speakers, otherwise the surround effect  
may be less satisfactory.  
3. Aim the rear speakers directly at the two main  
speakers, matching height to height. If the room is  
sparsely decorated, slightly tilt the speakers down to  
increase sound quality. If the room is densely  
decorated, face the speakers towards the rear wall at  
the ceiling.  
Manufactured under  
License from Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.  
Main  
Left  
Main  
Right  
Center  
TV  
5,451,942 and other world-  
wide patents issued and pending. “DTS Digital  
Surround”, are trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.  
Rear  
Left  
Do lb y Dig it a l  
Manufactured  
Rear  
Rigth  
under license from  
Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.  
All Rights Reserved.  
Actually there are many more possible options. You  
may experiment repeatedly to find a right balance  
for you.  
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Co n n e ct in g fo r Po w e r  
Make sure you connect all your other electronic components and the  
speakers before plugging your receiver into the outlet. Plug the power cord  
in the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot  
in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.  
Usin g He a d p h o n e s  
To listen privately through your audio system, use the PHONES jack on the  
receiver. However, make sure you turn down the volume before you put on  
the headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level after headphones  
are in place.  
Once headphones are connected, “HEADPHONE DOWNMIX 2  
CHANNELwill scroll on display.  
De m o Mo d e  
Right after you have plugged in the power, a demo message will appear in display. It will also be displayed if  
you press the SET/DEMO at STANDBY mode. To restore to normal status, press SET/DEMO again to return to  
STANDBY mode.  
Re st o re t o Fa ct o ry Se t t in g s  
You can always restore all settings back to original state. When the receiver is in STANDBY mode, press accord-  
ingly as:  
STADIUM  
NIGHT  
DSP OFF  
CLUB  
then you can restore everything like preset radio station frequencies, speaker settings,etc, back to the first  
time you use it.  
No t e : As you turn on the receiver, it will first enter TUNER mode and show frequency as 87.5MHz after the  
settings have been restored.  
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DVD  
CD  
SAT  
VCR-1  
TV  
VCR-2  
TAPE  
VCR 2  
VIDEO  
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PHONES  
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MULTI JOG  
HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER  
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7.DSP (Dig it a l So u n d Pro ce sso r) & 12. 6 CH (6 Ch a n n e ls)  
Re ce ive r Co n t ro ls  
1. STANDBY  
To turn the unit on/ off. When the  
system is turned on, the unit will go  
to the mode it was in before power  
off.  
NIGHT m o d e  
Press to select the input connected to  
an external 6-Channel decoder. Press  
again to return to the most recently  
selected source mode. (see “5.1 ch  
Press corresponding button to select  
the mode (STADIUM/ CONCERT/  
THEATER/ ARENA/ CHURCH/ CLUB/  
OFF) you want. Press NIGHT for your Input for Dobly Digitalon page 11).  
enjoyment at night (see page 12).  
13. TEST/ SET UP  
2. MUTE  
8. MULTI JOG, SET/DEMO  
When pressing it briefly, a short noise  
(test tone) will be generated in the  
speakers one by one so that you can  
To mute all audio outputs.  
When pressing the SET/DEMO  
repeatedly, the display will toggle  
3. PHONES  
among Audio Source (for DVD, SAT & adjust the volume of individual  
Plug your headphones (not supplied) CD), SLEEP mode and DIM selection. speaker. When keep pressing for two  
into it for your private enjoyment.  
seconds, it will enter setup mode for  
speakers and subwoofers. Rotate the  
MULTI JOG to choose the options.  
(refer to “The TEST/ SET UP button”  
on page 12.)  
Speakers will be off when phones are Please refer to page 12 for Input  
inserted.  
Signal Setting. In SLEEP mode, you  
can set the receiver to turn off after  
30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. In DIM  
selection, you can rotate to set the  
4. So u rce Bu t t o n s  
To select sound source. For example,  
CD, SAT etc. In standby mode, they  
brightness of the display. Such setting 14. PRESET EQ  
are also One Touch Power On keys to will be stored. Also use the MULTI  
Press repeatedly to select the desir-  
turn on the receiver directly at the  
source mode you want.  
JOG for speakers and sub-woofers  
able EQ mode (music style) – CLAS-  
setup and preset radio stations selec- SIC, POP, ROCK, JAZZ, VOCAL or  
tion.  
FLAT. Your choice will be saved auto-  
5. Disp la y  
matically.  
To display current status of the receiv- 9. TUNING  
er.  
Press to select the tuner frequencies  
15. BYPASS  
manually.  
Press to cut sound output from cen-  
ter, surround speakers.  
6. So u n d Co n t ro l  
Let you adjust the sound – volume,  
10. P. SCAN (Pre se t Sca n )  
treble, bass & balance. To change the Press for about 2 seconds and tuner  
16. VCR2  
VOLUME, turn the large central  
knob. To adjust TREBLE or BASS,  
press relevant button and turn the  
knob. To change the volume of indi-  
vidual speaker, press LEVEL button  
station presets will be started auto-  
matically.  
For convenient use of your digital  
camera, family game machines,  
second VCR, etc.  
11. SURR. MODE  
No t e : If your video component has  
S-Video output, you can enjoy  
enhanced video quality by connect-  
ing it to the S-Video jack on receiver  
using a S-Video cable (not included).  
Press repeatedly to select the sur-  
repeatedly to select the speaker, then round mode you want. ( refer to  
turn the knob to adjust the level. (  
refer to “The TEST/ SET UP button”  
on page 12.)  
Advanced Sound Controlon page  
11.)  
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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.  
VCR1  
ON OFF  
TV  
1
DVD6 CH VCR2 AM•FM SATCABLE  
2
4
CD  
TAPE  
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1. ON/OFF  
ber while the word is still flashing  
and the frequency will be stored.  
(For details, refer to "Storing and  
Recalling Stations in Memory" on  
To turn on or off the receiver and  
other auxillary components (see  
page 10 “Using the Remote to  
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MUTE  
B
INFORDS  
Control Additional Components). page 10.)  
OK  
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2. So u rce Bu t t o n s  
9. Op e ra t io n Bu t t o n s  
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MENU  
CLEAR  
To turn on and select various  
audio/ video sources. You can also  
enter the 6 Channels direct input  
mode by pressing DVD6CH.  
In TUNER mode, you can press  
REVERSE and FORWARD keys to  
tune down or up the radio fre-  
quency. PLAY, RECORD, STOP  
and PAUSE keys are for easy con-  
trol of components (like CD, TV,  
DVD, TAPE, etc.) other than the  
receiver itself. What you need is to  
encode the components in  
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1
4
7
2
5
8
7
9
INPUTSEEK  
ANTFMS  
0
3. CH+, CH- (Ch a n n e l Bu t t o n s)  
To select programmed stations (in  
TUNER mode).  
REVERSE PLAY FORWARD  
RECORD STOP PAUSE  
AUDIODIGITALLEVEL SURR  
4. VOL (Vo lu m e Bu t t o n s)  
To adjust the volume.  
advance. (For details, refer to  
"Using the Remote to Control  
AdditionalCcomponents" on page  
10.)  
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5. MUTE  
To mute all audio outputs.  
10. DIGITAL  
6. Ad ju st m e n t Bu t t o n s  
Press AUDIO button to activate  
the control, then upon pressing  
Select the way your audio/video  
components are connected to the  
receiver – Analog, Optical, or  
sound settings. The display will  
toggle among DOLBY DIGITAL,  
DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY 3  
STEREO, STEREO and DSP modes.  
OK, the display will toggle among Coaxial.  
Pre se t EQ (Stereo only), SLEEP  
Mo d e & DIM Mo d e . When the  
display shows the setup you want  
to change, press the left and right  
arrow buttons beside OK button  
11. LEVEL  
Press to adjust the volume of indi-  
vidual speaker. Press repeatedly  
and the display will toggle among  
(For details, refer to section  
"Advanced Sound Control" on  
page 11.)  
to make changes, then press OK to different channels (Left main  
finalize your choice.  
speaker, Right main speaker,  
Center speaker, Left surround  
speaker, Right surround speaker,  
and/or Subwoofer, if available),  
then press the left and right  
arrow buttons beside OK button  
for adjustment.  
No t e : The remote buttons GO  
BACKDISK, GUIDERDMPTY,  
INFORDS, CLEAR, INPUTSEEK  
& ANTFMS do not work with the  
receiver.  
7. Nu m b e r Bu t t o n s  
To access directly a pre-set station  
(in TUNER mode).  
8. MENU  
Press to store desired frequency in  
memory. The flashing word MEM- 12. SURR (Su rro u n d So u n d  
ORY in red will appear in display.  
Co n t ro l)  
Input your desired channel num-  
Press to change the surround  
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EN  
Th e Bu ilt -in  
Ra d io  
The receiver has  
built-in AM/FM  
radio function.  
You can simply  
connect it to  
St o rin g a n d  
Re ca llin g  
St a t io n s in  
Me m o ry  
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STANDBY  
CH  
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MUTE  
TUNING  
P.SCAN  
SURR. MODE  
T UP PRESET EQ B
2
5
4
DVD  
CD  
SAT  
VCR-1  
VCR-2  
VCR  
2
SET  
DEMO  
S-VIDEO  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
FM/ AM  
TAPE  
MULTI JOG  
HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER  
1
Set to desired fre-  
quency by the  
power and speak-  
receiver or remote  
ers to listen to your favorite radio stations.  
control , then press MENU on the  
remote control. The flashing word  
MEMORY in red will appear in display.  
While the word MEMORY is still flash-  
ing, input your desired channel number  
and the frequency will be stored.  
VCR1  
ON OFF  
TV  
1. Select TUNER.  
2. Tune to your favorite station.  
3. Adjust volume.  
4. Set preset EQ if needed  
5. Set surround mode if needed.  
DVD6 CH VCR2 AM•FM SATCABLE  
1
CD  
TAPE  
3
MUTE  
B
INFORDS  
Tip : You can store up to 30 stations.  
OK  
4
Se e k Tu n in g  
After you have done so, you can rotate  
the MULTI JOG on receiver or press CH+  
or CH- buttons on remote to select the  
preset stations directly.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
You can keep pressing one of the  
TUNING buttons on the unit or REVERSE/  
FORWARD buttons on the remote for a  
second, and the receiver will search for  
the next available station for you.  
INPUTSEEK  
ANTFMS  
0
REVERSE PLAY FORWARD  
2
RECORD STOP PAUSE  
AUDIODIGITALLEVEL SURR  
No t e : The CH+ and CH- buttons  
respond only in TUNER mode in case  
you want to switch channels.  
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Usin g t h e Re ce ive r t o Pla y DVD o r  
CD o r Vid e o Ca sse t t e Pla ye r  
Usin g t h e Re m o t e t o Co n t ro l  
Ad d it io n a l Co m p o n e n t s  
After you have connected your DVD or CD or VCR  
player with the receiver, you can partly control them  
through your receiver:  
You can set your remote to control other components  
(like CD, TV, DVD, TAPE, etc.). What you need is to  
encode them in advance (not necessary for recent  
RCA & Proscan models)  
1. Connect the DVD or CD or VCR player with the  
receiver. (For details, refer to page 4.)  
2. Select DVD or CD or VCR according to the source  
connected.  
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.  
2. Look up the brand and corresponding code num-  
ber in the code list from page 15 to17.  
3. Turn on the connected player and start playback.  
4. Set Preset EQ if needed. (For details, refer to item  
11 “Preset EQ” on page 8.)  
5. Set Surround Mode if needed. (For details, refer to  
Advanced Sound Controlon page 12)  
6. Set Night Mode if needed. (For details, refer to  
Night Mode” on page 12.)  
3. While keeping the corresponding Source Button  
(like VCR1, VCR2, TV, DVD) on the remote pressed,  
enter the code from the code list through the  
Number Buttons.  
4. Release the component button, then press  
ONOFF to see if the component will be turned off.  
5. If this does not work, repeat steps 3 and 4 by trying  
to use the next code (if available) listed for the brand  
of your component until the component responds to  
7. Adjust Volume.  
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Tips:  
the remote command.  
EN  
This remote may not operate all models of the brands  
shown.  
Note: Once your component is encoded, you can  
press ON/OFF on the remote once to turn off the  
component and then followed by the second time  
quickly to turn off the receiver (i.e. this unit). If you  
only want the receiver to be turned off, select FM/  
AM while the unit is ON before pressing ON/OFF.  
If batteries are removed from the battery compartment  
of the remote control, all memory will be lost. You need to  
re-enter all previously programmed codes again.  
•The buttons on the remote may not work correspondingly  
with those on the components brands. Experiment with the  
remote and your components to see which buttons work. If  
only a few functions operate, check to see if another code  
set will work with more buttons.  
Ad va n ce d So u n d Co n t ro l  
So u n d En h a n ce m e n t Syst e m s  
Dolby Digital is optimal for DVD and SAT.  
This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound  
enhancement systems to give you the sound quality  
you have once dreamed of – but now comes true:  
This unit is equipped with Dolby Digital 5.1-channel  
input terminal so that you can enjoy enhanced full  
digital surround sound. Being different from Dolby  
Pro Logic in which only four channels ( Front Left,  
Front Right, Centre and Rear ) are used, the new sys-  
tem provides stereo separation of the rear speakers  
(Rear-Right, Rear-Left ). These 5 channels, together  
with the subwoofer channel for bass sounds ( counted  
as 0.1 channel ), constitue as 5.1-Channel ( or 6  
Channels ) Input for Dolby Digital that brings you the  
most sophisicated sound enjoyment.  
Do lb y Pro Lo g ic a n d Do lb y 3 St e re o  
This surround system reproduces theater-like surround  
sound from Dolby-encoded software. The Pro Lo g ic  
mode uses the built-in circuit to steer the Left, Center,  
Right and Surround channel audio signals and uses all  
five speakers and an optional subwoofer to play  
decoded Dolby Pro Logic program source, such as TV  
and VCR. The 3 St e re o mode will redirect the  
Surround signals to the front left and right speakers  
when only the front and center speakers are used.  
Press 6 CH on the unit or DVD6 CH button on the  
remote to select the input connected to an external 6-  
channel decoder. Press again return to the most  
recently selected mode.You can only adjust Sound  
Control, SLEEP mode, DIM selection, Source Buttons  
and MUTE when this mode is selected.  
Use this mode to suit your speaker system configura-  
tions (such as size and number of speakers) and type  
of program (such as VCR).  
5.1 ch In p u t fo r Do lb y Dig it a l  
St e re o  
The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital  
surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital  
format. Dolby Digital provides better sound quality  
and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby  
Surround.  
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 (Dig it a l So u n d Pro ce sso r)  
These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real  
environment such as Stadium, Concert, Theater,  
Arena, Church, Club. DSP automatically converts ana-  
log audio signals to digital ones which enables you to  
adjust the sound without degrading the sound quali-  
ty. Different modes will give you different feel of size  
and type of listening environment.  
When the soundtrack of a Dolby Digital movie was  
made, all the sound effects are mixed down to six sep-  
arate channels of digital audio, and these six channels  
of independent digital audio are pressed to a single  
stream of digital data on your DVD. When you play it  
by your DVD player, the receiver decodes this stream  
of digital data back to six audio channels for playback.  
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Nig h t Mo d e  
You may also change the default settings if your con-  
EN  
By using Dynamic Range Compression technology,  
you can enjoy enhanced sound quality by Dolby  
Digital at night without interrupting your roommates  
or neighbors. While enjoying a Dolby Digital enabled  
component (DVD, SAT), you can activate Night Mode  
by pressing NIGHT button at the front of the receiver,  
and this mode will compress the difference in volume  
between normal voices and sounds like explosions.  
There are two modes (SOFT, SOFTER) for you to  
choose the extents of compression.  
nections are different from our recommendation (CD-  
Coaxial, SAT- Optical 1 and DVD- Optical 2) by turning  
off the smart detect function.  
1. Press and hold TEST/ SET UP until L/R SML shows  
on display.  
2. Press TEST/ SET UP repeatedly until SDET ON  
shows on display.  
3. Rotate MULTI JOG to turn off (SDET OFF) smart  
detect.  
Now you can arrange your favourite settings by press-  
ing SET/DEMO and then rotate MULTI JOG to select  
among optical/ coaxial/ analog inputs. Your selection  
will be stored automatically.  
Fin e Se t t in g o f t h e Co m p o n e n t s  
In p u t IQ  
One of the smartest features of the receiver is the  
ability to pre-select the best surround mode for you  
once you turn on the unit by pressing the Source  
Buttons (like DVD, SAT, CD) directly. The default sur-  
round modes for different components are as table  
below. If you decide to change the surround mode,  
you can press the SURR MODE button to change to  
the mode you want.  
Fin e Se t t in g o f t h e Sp e a ke rs  
This receiver supports a wide range of speakers and  
subwoofers. For optimal surround sound enjoyment,  
you need to register the speaker selection settings of  
your audio system. If you buy this receiver with  
accompanied speaker package, then this step has  
been done for you.  
Source/  
Input  
If Digital Input (optical  
or coaxial) is selected  
If Analog Input  
is selected  
Also, to make the surround sound more effective and  
suit the acoustic conditions in your listening room,  
you need to delay the signal from some of the speak-  
ers. Such channel delay compensates for center or  
surround speakers that are closer to listening position  
than the front speakers. You can make use of the  
TEST/ SET UP button to control the speakers such as  
their relative loudness.  
DVD  
SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
TV  
CD  
TAPE  
TUNER  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
STEREO  
N/A  
N/A  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
STEREO  
STEREO  
STEREO  
Th e TEST/ SET UP b u t t o n  
Sm a rt De t e ct  
You can adjust the relative loudness of the individual  
speakers by TEST/ SET UP button. In Dolby modes,  
press the button briefly. A short noise will be heard in  
the speakers one by one. The speaker having the  
noise at that moment will be shown in the display.  
You can listen to that speaker and rotate the MULTI  
JOG to adjust the level.  
After you have connected all the optical/ coaxial wires  
from your digital components (e.g. SAT, DVD), this  
function can automatically detect the inputting sig-  
nals and arrange the optimum settings for you. Tables  
below show changes in settings as seen on display  
with digital and analog inputs:  
Input Source  
SAT  
Digital input (as seen on display)  
Optical 1 (SAT/ OPT2)  
Sp e a ke r Co n fig u ra t io n s  
DVD  
CD  
Optical 2 (DVD/ OPT1)  
Coaxial (CD/ COAX)  
You can also change the setup of the speakers by  
pressing the TEST/ SET UP button until the display  
shows L/R LRGwhich enables you to set the volume  
size of the front speaker.  
Analog input (as seen on display)  
SAT analog (SAT/ ANL)  
Input Source  
SAT  
DVD analog (DVD/ ANL)  
CD analog (DVD/ ANL)  
DVD  
CD  
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Ad va n ce d So u n d Co n t ro l  
Sp e a ke r Ico n s  
The receiver shows you the speakerstypes and set-  
tings on the display with the following icons:  
EN  
Front Speaker selection  
Center Speaker selection  
Surround Speaker selection  
Subwoofer selection  
Large/ Small  
Large/ Small/ None  
Large/ Small/ None  
Yes/ No  
Subwoofer Phase  
+ / -  
Front Speaker distance  
Centre Speaker distance  
Rear Speaker distance  
0-40 ft  
0-40 ft  
0-40 ft  
Small Main Speakers  
Large Main Speakers  
Small Center Speakers  
Large Center Speakers  
Small Rear Speakers  
By pressing the button repeatedly while display is still  
showing L/R LRG, the display will toggle among: front,  
center, surround, subwoofer, subwoofer phase and  
speakersdistance setup. You can now set the volume  
size or speakersdistance by rotating the MULTI  
JOG.  
Large Rear Speakers  
Subwoofer Present  
Note:  
The sub-woofer selection will always be YES when  
the main speakers are set to small (SML).  
For the subwoofer phase setting, it will be affected  
Disp la yin g Pro g ra m Fo rm a t s  
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)  
by how you locate the subwoofer. Try both + and -  
settings and select the one that has better bass effect.  
Sp e a ke r Dist a n ce  
To make the surround sound more effective and suit  
the acoustic conditions in your listening room, you  
need to input the distance of the speakers measured  
from your favourite listening position. The receiver  
will adjust the appropriate delay compensation for  
you.  
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.  
Main  
Left  
Main  
Right  
Centre  
C ch  
L/R  
L/R  
* LFE stands for Low Frequency Effect. The indication “LFE” appears  
if the digital source contains LFE information. 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.  
SUR  
SUR  
Rear  
Right  
Rear  
Left  
Note: The receiver has defaulted the following dis-  
tances:  
Main speakers (L/R) 15 ft  
Center speaker (Cch)* 15 ft  
Rear speaker (SUR) 10 ft  
(* Center speaker is available only when Dolby Digital  
is active)  
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Ca re a n d Ma in t e n a n ce  
Tro u b le sh o o t in g Tip s  
Re ce ive r/Tu n e r Op e ra t io n  
No ise cre a t e s w h e n t h e TV is t u rn e d o n .  
The TV is too close to the audio system.  
EN  
Sp e cific in st ru m e n t s so u n d d isp la ce d .  
STEREO in d ica t o r is o ff.  
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.  
Adjust the antenna.  
Th e sig n a l is Mo n o . Se ve re h u m o r n o ise .  
The signal is too weak. Connect an external anten-  
Cle a n in g t h e Ext e rio r  
na.  
Disconnect the system from AC power before  
cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft dust  
cloth, or with a slightly humid chamois leather. Never  
use strong solvents.  
Re m o t e Co n t ro l Op e ra t io n  
Th e re m o t e co n t ro l d o e s n o t o p e ra t e t h e u n it .  
Another function mode is selected on the remote.  
Press the correct Source Button.  
No batteries installed. (included with your system)  
Eq u ip m e n t Sp e cifica t io n s:  
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.  
AMPLIFIER SECTION:  
All 5 channels: each 100W at 6 ohm.  
0.9% THD @1 kHz  
Subwoofer channel: 200w at 3 ohm (RT2500 only)  
Muting Attenuation: 65dB  
Frequency Response: 40Hz to 20kHz +/-3dB  
Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (Bypass mode)  
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,  
VIDEO SECTION:  
move closer.  
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  
Ge n e ra l  
No a u d io .  
Crosstalk @3.58MHz: 40dB  
Make sure the speakers are connected.  
Check the connections.  
Check the power cord connections.  
Make sure the MUTE indicator on the front panel  
AM TUNER SECTION:  
Frequency Response: 80Hz – 2kHz +/-6dB  
Usable Sensitivity: 800uV/m @ S/N 20dB  
Signal to Noise: 38dB  
is off.  
Image Ratio: 27dB @ 1000kHz  
IF Rejection: 35dB  
Make sure the digital setting (optical, coaxial or  
analog) is correct.  
Check if connections is different from recommen-  
FM TUNER SECTION:  
dation when SDET is ON (see p.12 Smart Detect).  
Frequency Response: 40Hz – 15kHz +/-3dB  
Quieting: 24dBu  
No a u d io fro m o n e ch a n n e l.  
Signal to Noise: 60dB(stereo)/ 65dB(mono)  
Image Ratio: 40dB  
Check the speaker level setting.  
Check the speaker wire or cable connections.  
IF Rejection: 50dB  
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Re m o t e Co d e s  
CABLE CODES  
VCR CODES  
EN  
ADMIRAL  
ADVENTURA  
AIKO  
AIWA  
AKAI  
2131  
2026  
2027  
2002, 2026  
ABC  
ANTRONIX  
ARCHER  
CABLETENNA  
CABLEVIEW  
CENTURY  
CITIZEN  
COLOUR VOICE  
COMTRONICS  
CONTEC  
5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5009, 5053  
5008, 5009  
5008, 5009, 5010, 5011  
5008  
5008  
5011  
5011  
5012, 5013  
5014, 5015  
5016  
5017  
5011  
5009  
5018, 5019, 5049  
5003  
5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045  
5003  
5002  
5011  
5003, 5005, 5007, 5018, 5023,  
5024, 5046, 5053  
5025  
2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111, 2112, 2113  
2021  
2013  
2009, 2010  
2014  
2011  
2013  
2012, 2025  
AMERICAN HIGH  
ASHA  
AUDIO DYNAMICS  
AUDIOVOX  
BELL & HOWELL  
BEAUMARK  
BROKSONIC  
CALIX  
EASTERN  
2014  
GARRARD  
GC ELECTRONICS  
GEMINI  
GENERAL INSTRUMENT  
HAMLIN  
HITACHI  
HYTEX  
JASCO  
JERROLD  
CANDLE  
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,  
2018, 2019  
2021, 2022, 2114  
2020, 2110  
2062  
2027, 2061  
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,  
2018, 2019, 2027  
CANON  
CAPEHART  
CARVER  
CCE  
CITIZEN  
COLORTYME  
COLT  
CRAIG  
2009  
2061  
2013, 2014, 2023, 2061  
2000, 2002, 2009, 2013, 2016,  
2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115  
2013  
2015, 2017, 2019, 2025, 2026,  
2027, 2028, 2110  
2110  
2009, 2010  
2000  
2002, 2026  
2014, 2029  
2014  
2002, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026,  
2029, 2030, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037,  
2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2044, 2045, 2047,  
2065, 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130  
2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2118  
2021, 2119  
2002, 2026  
2026  
2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120  
2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121  
2026  
2026  
2009  
2061  
2011  
MAGNAVOX  
MEMOREX  
MOVIE TIME  
NSC  
CURTIS-MATHES  
5026  
5002, 5027, 5028  
5002, 5027, 5028  
5002, 5016, 5029  
5048, 5052  
5026  
5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025,  
5030, 5031, 5032  
5033, 5034  
5026  
5047, 5049, 5052  
5009, 5049  
5022, 5035  
5017  
CYBERNEX  
DAEWOO  
OAK  
PANASONIC  
PARAGON  
PHILIPS  
DAYTRON  
DBX  
DIMENSIA  
DYNATECH  
ELECTROHOME  
ELECTROPHONIC  
EMERSON  
PIONEER  
PULSAR  
RCA  
REALISTIC  
REGAL  
REGENCY  
REMBRANDT  
RUNCO  
SAMSUNG  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SIGNAL  
SIGNATURE  
SL MARX  
SPRUCER  
STARCOM  
STARGATE  
STARQUEST  
TANDY  
TELEVIEW  
TOCOM  
TOSHIBA  
TUSA  
TV86  
UNIKA  
UNITED ARTISTS  
UNITED CABLE  
UNIVERSAL  
VIDEOWAY  
VIEWSTAR  
ZENITH  
FISHER  
FUJI  
FUNAI  
GARRARD  
GE  
GOLDSTAR  
GRADIENTE  
HARLEY DAVIDSON  
HARMAN KARDON  
HARWOOD  
HEADQUARTER  
HITACHI  
5003  
5026  
5014, 5034  
5006, 5036, 5037, 5038  
5014, 5018  
5003  
5014  
5052  
5007, 5018, 5053  
5014, 5018  
5018  
5040  
5014  
5004, 5023, 5041  
5026  
5018  
5027  
5008, 5009, 5011  
5002  
2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107,  
2111, 2120, 2122  
2023  
2021  
HI-Q  
INSTANT REPLAY  
JCI  
2021  
JC PENNEY  
2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014,  
2021, 2022, 2055, 2056, 2058,  
2059, 2060, 2107, 2118  
2055, 2056, 2111  
2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058,  
2111, 2123  
2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,  
2058, 2111, 2123  
2061  
2014, 2021  
2002, 2026  
2061  
2014  
JENSEN  
JVC  
5053  
KENWOOD  
5008, 5009, 5010, 5011  
5044  
5015, 5025, 5027, 5040  
5026, 5050, 5051  
KLH  
KODAK  
LLOYD  
LOGIK  
LXI  
MAGNAVOX  
2021, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104,  
2108, 2124  
MAGNIN  
2013  
MARANTZ  
2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,  
2021, 2058, 2062, 2064  
2014  
2021  
2021  
MARTA  
MASUSHITA  
MEI  
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Re m o t e Co d e s  
MEMOREX  
2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026,  
XR-1000  
YAMAHA  
ZENITH  
2021, 2026, 2061  
2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111  
2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128  
2104, 2131  
EN  
MGA  
2029, 2065, 2113  
MGN TECHNOLOGY  
MIDLAND  
2013  
2053  
MINOLTA  
MITSUBISHI  
2055, 2056, 2107  
2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069,  
TV CODES  
2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113,  
2123  
2075, 2131  
2021, 2131  
2002, 2013, 2026  
2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061  
2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058, 2064,  
2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123  
2014  
2013  
2021  
2014, 2131  
2096  
2035  
2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127  
2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120  
2018  
2021, 2022, 2062, 2063  
2021, 2062, 2096, 2124  
2014  
2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123  
2016, 2017, 2019, 2110  
2000, 2001  
2061  
2104  
2011  
2011  
2021, 2022, 2125  
ABEX  
1172  
1001, 1173  
1174  
1016  
1002  
1046  
1038  
1003, 1038  
1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1175, 1176  
1038  
1004  
1001, 1083, 1162  
1038  
1004  
1004, 1006, 1008, 1174  
1175  
1002  
1009  
1004, 1006, 1008, 1016, 1038, 1105, 1171,  
1174, 1177  
1176  
1004, 1006  
1004, 1006  
1012, 1013, 1014, 1038, 1176  
1038  
1038, 1171  
1000, 1004, 1006, 1015, 1105, 1162, 1171  
1038  
1004, 1005,1006, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1127,  
1171  
1004, 1006, 1171  
1000  
1004, 1151  
1178  
1002, 1176  
1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1022  
1004, 1006, 1012, 1014, 1023, 1024,  
1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030,  
1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037,  
1038, 1039, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1046,  
1047, 1123, 1124, 1162, 1171, 1176, 1177,  
1179, 1191  
1004, 1006  
1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180  
1046  
1038, 1046  
ADMIRAL  
ADVENTURA  
AIKO  
MONTGOMERY WARD  
MOTOROLA  
MTC  
MULTITECH  
NEC  
AKAI  
ALLERON  
AMTRON  
ANAM NATIONAL  
AOC  
AUDIOVOX  
BELCOR  
BELL & HOWELL  
BRADFORD  
BROKWOOD  
CANDLE  
CAPEHART  
CELEBRITY  
CENTURION  
CITIZEN  
NIKKO  
NOBLEX  
OLYMPUS  
OPTIMUS  
OPTONICA  
ORION  
PANASONIC  
PENTAX  
PENTEX RESEARCH  
PHILCO  
PHILIPS  
PILOT  
PIONEER  
PORTLAND  
PROSCAN  
PROTEC  
CLAIRTONE  
COLORTYME  
CONCERTO  
CONTEC/CONY  
CRAIG  
CROWN  
CURTIS MATHES  
CXC  
PULSAR  
QUARTER  
QUARTZ  
QUASAR  
RCA  
2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056,  
2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088,  
2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125  
2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2022, 2023,  
2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131  
2014  
2014  
2128  
DAEWOO  
DAYTRON  
DIMENSIA  
DUMONT  
DYNATECH  
ELECTROBAND  
ELECTROHOME  
EMERSON  
RADIOSHACK/REALISTIC  
RADIX  
RANDEX  
RICOH  
RUNCO  
SAMSUNG  
SANKY  
SANSUI  
SANYO  
SCOTT  
2104  
2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112  
2104, 2131  
2010, 2092, 2111, 2123  
2011, 2013, 2023  
2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065,  
2093, 2116  
2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050,  
2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118  
2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131  
2004, 2056, 2061, 2098  
2013  
2002, 2131  
2021, 2061, 2128  
2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128  
2021, 2107  
2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065,  
2124  
2002, 2026  
2002, 2011  
2014  
2058, 2111  
2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111  
2021, 2109  
2002, 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129  
2013, 2024, 2047  
2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116  
2013, 2014  
2013  
2009, 2010, 2015, 2016  
2010  
2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113  
2013  
2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023, 2026,  
2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101, 2102,  
2103, 2107, 2116, 2131  
ENVISION  
FISHER  
FUJITSO  
FUNAI  
FUTURETEC  
GE  
SEARS  
SHARP  
SHINTOM  
SHOGUN  
SIGNATURE  
SINGER  
SONY  
1038  
1000, 1003, 1004, 1006, 1022, 1052, 1054,  
1055, 1087, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168,  
1181  
1004, 1151  
1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1019, 1056, 1057,  
1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172  
1038, 1046, 1171  
1004, 1006  
GIBRALTER  
GOLDSTAR  
STS  
SYLVANIA  
GRUNDY  
HALLMARK  
HARVARD  
HITACHI  
SYMPHONIC  
TANDY  
TASHIKO  
TATUNG  
TEAC  
TECHNICS  
TEKNIKA  
TMK  
TOSHIBA  
TOTEVSION  
UNITECH  
VECTOR RESEARCH  
VICTOR  
VIDEO CONCEPTS  
VIDEOSONIC  
WARDS  
1038  
1004, 1006, 1012, 1013, 1059, 1060, 1061,  
1135, 1136, 1137, 1138, 1139, 1140, 1141,  
1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150,  
1179  
1038  
1062  
1174  
1062  
IMA  
INFINITY  
JANEIL  
JBL  
JCB  
JC PENNY  
1002  
1000, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1022, 1052,  
1054, 1058, 1063, 1064, 1072, 1087, 1105,  
1128, 1171, 1172, 1181  
1004, 1006  
1012, 1013, 1054, 1060, 1065, 1066, 1067,  
1089, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182  
JENSEN  
JVC  
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Re m o t e Co d e s  
KAWASHO  
KAYPANI  
KENWOOD  
KLOSS NOVABEAM  
KTV  
1002, 1004, 1006  
1175  
SIMPSON  
SONIC  
SONY  
SOUNDESIGN  
SQUAREVIEW  
SSS  
1008  
1176  
1002  
EN  
1004, 1006, 1019  
1068, 1069, 1174, 1183  
1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177  
1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046  
1189  
1004, 1038  
LOEWE  
1062  
LOGIK  
LUXMAN  
LXI  
1083  
1004, 1006  
1000, 1006, 1049, 1062, 1071, 1072, 1073,  
1162, 1181  
STARLITE  
SUPRE-MACY  
SUPREME  
SYLVANIA  
1038  
1174  
1002  
1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,  
MAGNAVOX  
1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,  
1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161,  
1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1089, 1130,  
1183, 1184  
1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1183, 1184  
1083  
SYMPHONIC  
TANDY  
1033, 1038, 1189  
1173  
MAJESTIC  
MARANTS  
MARANTZ  
MEGATRON  
MEI  
1062  
TATUNG  
1003, 1178  
1054  
1004, 1006, 1054  
1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1013, 1016,  
1004, 1006, 1062, 1078  
1006, 1059  
1176  
TECHNICS  
TECHWOOD  
TEKNIKA  
MEMOREX  
MGA  
1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162  
1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079,  
1038, 1046, 1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170,  
1171  
1080, 1082  
1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181  
TELECAPTION  
TMK  
1117  
1004, 1006  
MIDLAND  
MINUTZ  
1052  
TOSHIBA  
1049, 1071, 1072, 1089, 1105, 1109, 1117,  
MITSUBISHI  
1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079,  
1118, 1160, 1162  
1080, 1081, 1082, 1082, 1083, 1125  
1083  
1003, 1173  
TOTEVISION  
UNIVERSAL  
VICTOR  
1171  
1052, 1087  
1066, 1182  
MONTGOMERY WARD  
MOTOROLA  
MTC  
MULTITECH  
MULTIVISION  
NAD  
1004, 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178  
1038, 1178  
1084  
1006, 1071, 1072, 1185  
1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1089  
1006, 1016  
VIDTECH  
VIKING  
WARDS  
1004, 1005, 1006  
1174  
1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1024,  
1033, 1046, 1052, 1062, 1069, 1074, 1075,  
1076, 1083, 1087, 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120,  
1184  
NEC  
NIKKO  
NTC  
ONWA  
1016  
1038  
YAMAHA  
ZENITH  
1004, 1005, 1006, 1019  
1004, 1083, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154  
OPTIMUS  
OPTONICA  
ORION  
1185  
1095, 1173  
1035, 1191  
Sa t e llit e Re ce ive rs  
PANASONIC  
PHILCO  
1003, 1054, 1062, 1170  
1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1019,  
1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1077, 1183,  
1184  
1003, 1004, 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068,  
1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088,  
1089  
CHAPPARAL  
DRAKE  
GE SATELLITE RECEIVER  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS  
PANASONIC SATELLITE RECEIVER  
5056, 5057  
5058, 5059  
5000, 5001  
5060, 5061, 5062  
PHILIPS  
PILOT  
PIONEER  
1004, 1171  
5075  
5076  
1004, 1006, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1179, 1185  
1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1171  
1105  
1054  
1000, 1181  
1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175  
1151  
1004  
1003, 1054, 1070, 1094  
1000, 1004, 1006, 1012, 1038, 1049, 1095,  
1162, 1171, 1172  
1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1019,  
1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103,  
1129, 1179, 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190  
1176  
PRIMESTAR DBS  
PROSCAN SATELLITE RECEIVER  
PORTLAND  
PRICE CLUB  
PRISM  
PROSCAN  
PROTON  
PULSAR  
PULSER  
QUASAR  
RADIO SHACK/REALISTIC  
5000, 5001  
5000, 5001  
5063  
5072  
5064  
5065  
5066  
5067  
5068  
RCA SATELLITE RECEIVER  
REALISTIC  
SONY SATELLITE RECEIVER  
STS1  
STS2  
STS3  
STS4  
TOSHIBA  
RCA  
TOSHIBA SATELLITE RECEIVER 5073  
UNIDEN SATELLITE RECEIVER 5069  
RHAPSODY  
RUNCO  
SAMPO  
1151  
Au d io (RCA/Dim e n sia o n ly)  
1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175  
1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1015, 1019, 1104,  
1105, 1106, 1171, 1172  
1171  
SAMSUNG  
AM/FM  
AUX  
PHONO  
CD  
4003  
4004  
4005  
4007  
4006  
SAMSUX  
SANSUI  
SANYO  
1191  
1004, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1080, 1107, 1108,  
1162, 1169, 1180, 1189  
1006  
1004, 1006, 1012, 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046  
1000, 1004, 1006, 1013, 1019, 1046, 1048,  
1049, 1050, 1051, 1066, 1071, 1072, 1109,  
1110, 1162, 1180, 1181, 1189  
1004, 1006, 1012, 1029, 1095, 1111, 1112,  
1113, 1122, 1171, 1173  
1004  
TAPE  
SCOTCH  
SCOTT  
SEARS  
La se rd isc Pla ye rs  
PROSCAN  
RCA  
2001  
2001  
SHARP  
SHOGUN  
SIGNATURE  
1001, 1083, 1115  
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In d e x  
SAT (SAT6CH) button 8, 9  
TAPE button 8, 9  
TV button 8, 9  
VCR 1 button 8, 9  
VCR 2 button 8, 9  
A
R
EN  
Accessories included  
3
Rear Speaker distance 13  
RECORD button (see Operation buttons) 9  
Remote Control  
AM antenna (see Antenna) 5  
ANTFMS button 9  
Antenna  
programming 10  
AM antenna  
FM antenna  
ARENA button (see DSP mode) 8, 9  
Audio codes 18  
5
5
Remote control buttons  
REVERSE button (see Operation buttons) 9  
9
G
GO BACKDISK button 9  
GUIDERDMPTY button  
S
9
S-Video Input  
8
B
Second VCR  
8
H
Seek Tuning 10  
Smart Detect 12  
Basic controls of the remote  
9
Headphones (see Phones) 7, 8  
Batteries  
2
Sound Control  
8
Brightness of display  
8
Speaker configurations 12  
Speaker distance 12  
Speaker icon 12  
C
I
Speaker terminals, matching 5  
Care and maintenance 14  
INPUTSEEK button  
Input IQ 12  
9
Speakers, connecting  
Speakers, positioning  
5
6
CD button (see Function buttons) 8, 9  
Center speaker distance 13  
Cleaning the exterior 14  
Channel buttons (CH+, CH-) 9  
CHURCH button (see DSP mode) 8 ,9  
CONCERT button (see DSP mode) 8, 9  
Connecting the Antennas  
Connecting components  
Specifications, equipment 14  
STANDBY button 8  
Stations  
L
LEVEL button 9  
preset  
8
Low Frequency Effect (LFE) 13  
recalling 10  
storing in memory 10  
STOP button (see Operation buttons) 9  
Storing stations in memory  
5
CD  
SAT  
DVD  
4
4
4
9
M
Subwoofer, connecting  
SURROUND button 8, 9  
5
MENU button  
9
Monitor 4  
TV  
Tape Deck 4  
VCR  
Connecting the speakers 5  
MULTI JOG  
MUTE button 8, 9  
8
Surround channel delay 13  
4
Surround sound control  
9
4
N
T
Connecting the subwoofer 5  
Number buttons  
9
TAPE button (see Source Buttons) 9  
TEST/ SET UP button 8, 12  
Night Mode 8, 12  
THEATER button (see DSP mode) 8, 9  
Troubleshooting tips 15  
TUNER button (see Source buttons) 8, 9  
D
Demo Mode  
7
O
DIGITAL button 9  
Digital camera  
Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Mode 8, 9  
Displaying program formats 13  
DIM selection  
Display  
Dolby 3 Stereo 11  
Dolby Digital 11  
Dolby Pro Logic 11  
DSP mode 12  
SAT button (see Function  
buttons) 8, 9  
DVD button (see Function  
buttons) 8, 9  
ON/OFF button 9  
Operation buttons  
FORWARD button  
PAUSE button 9  
Tuning Buttons  
8
8
9
9
Tuning the receiver 10  
TV button (see Function buttons) 8, 9  
8
PLAY button  
9
8
V
RECORD button  
REVERSE button  
STOP button 9  
Operate your DVD/ CD/ VCR using the  
Receiver 11  
9
9
VCR1 button (see Function buttons) 8, 9  
VCR2 button (see Function buttons) 8, 9  
VCR2 jack  
ventilation  
8
2
Output level of speakers  
(see Sound Control) 8  
VOL buttons (see Volume buttons) 8, 9  
Volume buttons 8, 9  
Volume knob (see Sound Control) 8  
P
E
P. SCAN button  
8
PAUSE button (see Operation buttons) 9  
Phones 7, 8  
Equipment specifications 14  
PLAY button (see Operation buttons)9  
Preset EQ  
Preset stations  
playing 10  
setting 10  
8
F
Family game machines  
8
FM antenna (see Antenna) 5  
FORWARD button (see Operation buttons) 9  
Function buttons  
Programming the remote 10  
AMFM button 8, 9  
CD button 8, 9  
SAT button 8, 9  
DVD (DVD6CH) button 8, 9  
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US Wa rra n t y  
Wh a t yo u r w a rra n t y co ve rs:  
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
EN  
Fo r h o w lo n g a ft e r yo u r p u rch a se :  
• One year.  
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the  
rental firm, whichever comes first.)  
Wh a t w e w ill d o :  
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.  
• The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product's warranty period.  
Ho w t o m a ke a w a rra n t y cla im :  
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product.  
We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.  
• Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and  
address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:  
Th o m so n Co n su m e r Ele ct ro n ics, In c.  
Pro d u ct Exch a n g e Ce n t e r  
11721 B Ala m e d a Ave .  
So co rro , TX 79927  
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.  
• Insure your shipment in case of loss of damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.  
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.  
Wh a t yo u r w a rra n t y d o e s n o t co ve r:  
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual provides information regarding operating instructions  
and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)  
• Installation and set-up service adjustments.  
• Batteries.  
• Damage from misuse or neglect.  
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.  
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.  
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Pro d u ct Re g ist ra t io n :  
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier  
to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.  
Ho w st a t e la w re la t e s t o t h is w a rra n t y:  
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
If yo u p u rch a se d yo u r p ro d u ct o u t sid e t h e USA:  
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
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Ca n a d ia n Wa rra n t y  
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufactur-  
ing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be  
replaced free of charge, including return transportation.  
EN  
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.  
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:  
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,  
OR  
2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the original  
carton (or equivalent).  
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:  
Th o m so n Co n su m e r Ele ct ro n ics Ca n a d a , In c.  
Dist rib u t io n Ce n t re  
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The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the  
statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent  
that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and  
remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.  
If you are unable to find a qualified technician for out of warranty service, you may write to:  
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.  
P.O. Box 0944  
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944  
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed  
during the warranty period.  
PURCHASE DATE  
NAME OF STORE  
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