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8Operating the ReceiverIf the Memory indicator on thedisplay turns off before youpreset your station selection,press MENU/SELECT again.If the receiver
9OPERATING the ReceiverTo Play a Preset StationPress the appropriate Preset Stations number. For stations 1, 2or 3 press 0, then press 1, 2, or 3. For
10Balancing the Speaker SystemTo reproduce sound effects as they were intended, thespeakers must be correctly balanced.To balance the speakers using t
11Using Swap AudioSwap audio lets you change the sound from the large pictureto the small picture when you are watching TV and usingpicture-in-picture
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13Tour of the Receiver➣21Buttons and connectionsThis section describes the receiver’s controlsand connections, including:• The front panel• The front
14Tour of the ReceiverFront PanelAM/FM Activates the tuner.BALANCE Adjusts the sound from the left and right speakers.BAND Selects the AM or FM rad
15DVD 5.1 Selects the Decoded Dolby Digital DVD 5.1 audioinput.LEVEL Lets you adjust the bass and treble levels, and therear and center speaker vol
16 Tour of the ReceiverStatus IndicatorsRECSTEREOSEEKMEMORYMUTETESTPRESETkHzMHzmSSPEAKERS OFF PRO LOGICFront Panel DisplaysThe receiver’s di
17functioN DisplaysThe receiver’s front panel displays function information suchas the frequency of the selected station when you press AM/FM or cha
WARNINGRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENTO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NOUSER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFERSERV
18Remote ControlYour remote control is capable of operating most RCA audioand video equipment. To use the remote control effectively,always aim it di
19Tour of the ReceiverYou can program the remote tooperate many other brands ofaudio and video components. SeeChapter 4, Programming theRemote for det
20Tour of the ReceiverIf you have questions about theuse of the remote buttons withanother component, refer to thecomponent’s user’s guide.MOVE arrows
21Tour of the ReceiverSKIP To change channels, press once. The TV will wait 30seconds before returning to the original channel. Pressrepeatedly to in
22CD Player ControlsCD Turns on the CD player and puts the remote in CD mode.CLEAR Clears an entry when programming the CD player.FWD Moves forward
23Tour of the ReceiverThe buttons on the remote maynot work on all other brands ofcomponents. Experiment withthe remote and your componentsto see whic
24Tour of the Receiverback panelAUDIO Connections Provides audio connections forcomponents such as a VCR, TV, CD player, laserdisc player, DVDplayer
25➣21➣➣4If you want to use the remotewith your TV or othercomponent…The remote already works with most other RCA, GE andProScan TVs and VCRs. You, how
26Programming the RemoteYou can program the remote to control mostbrands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs and cableboxes. If you have an RCA, GE or Pr
27Programming the RemoteJC Penney... 000, 008, 011, 019,027, 040, 068, 077, 086, 088Jensen ... 011, 027JVC ...
1Table of ContentsFirst Things First ... 3Operating the Receiver...
28Programming the Remote to Controla VCRTo determine whether you need to program the remote,turn on the VCR, point the remote at the VCR’s remotesenso
29Kenwood ... 002, 014, 016, 030,044, 046KLH ... 073Lloyd’s ...
30AUDIO CodesProgramming the Remote to Control AnAudio ComponentTo program the remote for a remote-controllable audiocomponent, point the remote at th
31Remote ControllableCable Box CodesProgramming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control aCable BoxRefer to the cable box connection page or contac
32Programming the Remote to Control aLaserdisc PlayerYou may be able to program your remote to control alaserdisc player. Use the codes shown to the r
33Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control anRCA brand DSS® ReceiverThe remote is preprogrammed to control the RCA DSS®receiver. A few
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35Appendix A: Connecting the ReceiverThings to know beforeconnecting the components• Protect components from power surges.• Connect all components b
36Appendix A: Connecting the ReceiverProtect your components from overheating• Do not block ventilation holes in any component.Arrange the components
37Appendix A: Connecting the ReceiverTV and VCRThis connection provides• stereo or surround sound from TV programsbroadcast in stereo• stereo, surroun
2Table of ContentsAppendix F: Limited Warranty ...51Appendix G: Equipment Specifications ... 52Appendix H: Preset Stati
38Appendix A: Connecting the ReceiverRCA DSS® ReceiverThis connection provides• stereo or surround sound from programs broadcastin stereo• stereo soun
39Appendix A: Connecting the Receiverdvd playerthis connection provides• stereo or surround sound from the DVD playerto use this connection, you sho
40Appendix A: Connecting the ReceiverSecond VCRUsing this connection enables you to play a video tape butnot record a tape.This connection provides• s
41Appendix A: Connecting the ReceiverCamcorder or Video CameraIf your camcorder or video camera does not have an RCA typeterminal for audio/video, you
42Appendix A: Connecting the ReceiverLaserdisc PlayerYou can connect a laserdisc or a second VCR to the DVD/LDconnection. Using this connection, you c
43Appendix A: Connecting the ReceiverCompact Disc PlayerThis connection provides• Stereo or surround sound, if availableTo use this connection, yousho
44Appendix A: Connecting the ReceiverTape deck or Minidisc playerThis connection provides• Stereo or surround sound, if availableTo use this connectio
45Appendix A: Connecting the ReceiverAM Loop AntennaFM Wire AntennaAntennasExtend the FM antenna to its full length and adjust it for thebest receptio
46Appendix A: Connecting the ReceiverSpeaker ConnectionsSpeakersAll wires must be securely fastened in their terminals. A looseconnection can cause in
47Appendix b: Speaker placementSpeaker PlacementThese diagrams offer suggested speaker placements that canenhance your home theater experience.Place t
3➣➣321First Things FirstREAD ME…Note boxes like this onecontain helpful and interestinginformation about using youraudio receiver.3➣Programming the Re
48Appendix c: TroubleshootingTroubleshooting GuideBefore referring to the checklist below, make sure you havecorrectly followed the connecting and ope
49Appendix d: Care and CleaningCare and CleaningUse a polishing cloth or other clean, dry cloth to wipe off dustand dirt. When the surface is very dir
50Appendix e: FCC InformationFCC InformationIn accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modificationsnot expressly approved by Thomson Consumer El
51Appendix F: Limited WarrantyLimited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in material or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• One
52Appendix g: Equipment SpecificationsEquipment SpecificationsAmplifier SectionRated Power OutputLeft Main/Center/Right Main 40 watts/40 watts/40 watt
53Appendix g: Equipment SpecificationsSpecifications are based on nominal measurements.Manufactured under license from Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Cor
54APPENDIX h: PRESET STATION LIST Form Preset Number Band Frequency Notes123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
55IndexConnecting components 36things to know before connecting 36ConnectionsAntennas 45Camcorder 41CD player 43DVD player 42Laserdisc 39Minidis
56Pro Logic Surround, turning off and on 15Programming the remote to control acable box 31Laserdisc 32RCA DSS® Receiver 33satellite receiver 33TV
57IndexSPEAKER button 15Speaker terminals, matching 37Speakers 10balancing 10connecting 46placing 47turning on and off 15, 24, 46SPEAKERS OFF i
4First Things FirstStep 1: Unpack the ReceiverUnpack the receiver and the accessories. The accessoriespacked with the receiver include the remote (CR
For your nearest RCA Home Entertainment Dealer orAuthorized Servicenter, all toll-free in the USA.1-800-336-1900If your product needs service, please
5First Things FirstRead on…The next section tells you how tooperate the receiver. Then, readthe section that takes you on atour of the receiver and re
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7➣1Operating the ReceiverIf you have questions … …about the front panel or remote control buttons as yougo through this section, refer to Chapter 3,
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