RCA RT2500R manual

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    S T A D I U M C O N C E R T T H E A T E R C H U R C H A R E N A C L U B D S P O F F N I G H T TUNING CD HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER FM/ AM TV TAPE S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO LR MULTI JOG SET DEMO DVD VOLUME VCR-1 VCR-2 SAT P .SCAN BYPASS PRESET EQ TEST/ SET UP SURR. MODE 6 CH D igital S ound P rocessor B A S S T R E B L E L E V E L I I I I VCR 2 use[...]

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    FCC Information This device generates and uses radio 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 reaso[...]

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    1 Contents EN FCC Information Getting Started 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 . . . . .[...]

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    Unpacking the Receiver For RT2500 & R T2500R, check that you received the fol- lowing items: • one receiver unit; • 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 R[...]

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    3 Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components This receiver allows you to connect to a large variety of audio or video components. Before you Connect • Protect components from power surges. • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the receiver and/or components before you conne[...]

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    EN 4 Getting Started TV VCR CD Player T ape Deck SA T Multi-Channel Decoder e.g. DTS to LINE OUT (T ape Deck) to LINE IN ( T ape Deck ) to AUDIO OUT (CD) to VIDEO OUT (SA T) to AUDIO OUT (SAT) to S-VIDEO OUT (SA T) to S-VIDEO OUT (DVD) to AUDIO OUT(DVD) to VIDEO OUT (DVD) to AUDIO OUT (TV) to VIDEO IN (TV) to S-VIDEO IN (TV) to AUDIO OUT (VCR) to V[...]

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    5 Getting Started Connecting the Antennas The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the system’ s 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 [...]

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    EN 6 Positioning your Speakers Y our 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:[...]

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    7 Getting Started EN Using Headphones T o 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 CHANNEL ” will scr[...]

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    S T A D I U M C O N C E R T T H E A T E R C H U R C H A R E N A C L U B D S P O F F N I G H T STANDBY MUTE PHONES TUNING CD HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER FM/ AM TV TAPE S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO LR MULTI JOG SET DEMO DVD VOLUME VCR-1 VCR-2 SAT P .SCAN BYPASS PRESET EQ TEST/ SET UP SURR. MODE 6 CH D igital S ound P rocessor B A S S T R E B L E L E V E[...]

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    9 1. ON/OFF T o turn on or off the receiver and other auxillary components (see page 10 “Using the Remote to Control Additional Components”). 2. Source Buttons T o turn on and select various audio/ video sources. Y ou can also enter the 6 Channels direct input mode by pressing DVD•6CH . 3. CH+, CH- ( Channel Buttons) T o select programmed sta[...]

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    10 EN The Built-in Radio The receiver has built-in AM/FM radio function. Y ou can simply connect it to power and speak- ers to listen to your favorite radio stations. 1. Select TUNER . 2. T une to your favorite station. 3. Adjust volume. 4. Set preset EQ if needed 5. Set surround mode if needed. Seek T uning Y ou can keep pressing one of the TUNING[...]

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    11 Operating your Receiver EN the remote command. 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 . [...]

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    12 Advanced Sound Contr ol EN Night Mode 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, SA T), you can activate Night Mode by pressing NIGHT button at the front of the receiver , an[...]

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    13 Advanced Sound Contr ol EN By pressing the button repeatedly while display is still showing L / R L R G , the display will toggle among: front, center , surround, subwoofer , subwoofer phase and speakers’ distance setup. Y ou can now set the volume size or speakers’ distance by rotating the MUL TI JOG . Note: • The sub-woofer selection wil[...]

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    14 EN Car e and Maintenance T roubleshooting Tips Receiver/T uner 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. P[...]

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    EN 15 Remote Codes CABLE CODES ABC 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5009, 5053 ANTRONIX 5008, 5009 ARCHER 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011 CABLETENNA 5008 CABLEVIEW 5008 CENTURY 5011 CITIZEN 5011 COLOUR VOICE 5012, 5013 COMTRONICS 5014, 5015 CONTEC 5016 EASTERN 5017 GARRARD 5011 GC ELECTRONICS 5009 GEMINI 5018, 5019, 5049 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 5003 HAMLIN 5020, 50[...]

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    EN 16 MEMOREX 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131 MGA 2029, 2065, 2113 MGN TECHNOLOGY 2013 MIDLAND 2053 MINOL TA 2055, 2056, 2107 MITSUBISHI 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123 MONTGOMERY W ARD 2075, 2131 MOTOROLA 2021, 2131 MTC 2002, 2013, 2026 MUL TITECH 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026,[...]

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    17 EN Remote Codes KAWASHO 1002, 1004, 1006 KA YPANI 1175 KENWOOD 1004, 1006, 1019 KLOSS NOV ABEAM 1068, 1069, 1174, 1183 KTV 1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177 LOEWE 1062 LOGIK 1083 LUXMAN 1004, 1006 LXI 1000, 1006, 1049, 1062, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1162, 1181 MAGNAVOX 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1089, 1130, 1131,[...]

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    18 EN A Accessories included 3 AM antenna (see Antenna) 5 ANT•FMS button 9 Antenna AM antenna 5 FM antenna 5 ARENA button (see DSP mode) 8, 9 Audio codes 18 B Basic controls of the remote 9 Batteries 2 Brightness of display 8 C Care and maintenance 14 CD button (see Function buttons) 8, 9 Center speaker distance 13 Cleaning the exterior 14 Channe[...]

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    19 EN US W arranty 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 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: • Provide you with a new , or at our option, a r[...]

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    20 EN 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. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from acc[...]