RCA Home Theater Audio System User Manual

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Page 1 600-Watt 7-Piece Home Theater Audio System with 3-DVD/CD changer...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Region Management Information ... 4 Notes on Unauthorized Discs ... 5 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ... 5 Introduction to Your Home Theater System ... 5 Connections ... 6 Placing the Receiver ... 7 Placing the Speakers ... 7 Connecting the Speakers ...
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your system, and safety is a major factor in its design. However, safety is also your responsibility. This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your system.
Page 4: Note To Catv System Installer
24. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 25.
Page 5: Notes On Unauthorized Discs
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Page 6: Connections
CONNECTIONS The default setting for speaker distance is 20 feet.
Page 7: Placing The Receiver
DVD player to watch DVDs. You can also connect other audio and audio/visual components to the receiver in order to fully utilize the Home Theater Audio System’s surround sound capabilities. N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : : : : The system comes with one set of audio/video cables.
Page 8: Connecting A Tv
Connecting a TV Use audio/video cables or an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect a TV to the receiver. 1. For audio, connect the plug from the TV’ s AUDIO OUT right jack to the receiver’ s right AUDIO TV IN plug from the TV’...
Page 9: Connecting A Digital (Optical) Audio Device
You can also connect an audio device that does not require Toslink (such as an MP3 player, playback cassette deck, or portable CD player) to the Home Theater Audio System. 1. Use audio cables to connect the desired device to the receiver’...
Page 10: Connecting Antennas
CONNECTING ANTENNAS R R R R e e e e a a a a r r r r P P P P a a a a n n n n e e e e l l l l FM Indoor Antenna In an area with strong FM signals, the T-type FM antenna (supplied) is sufficient.
Page 11: A Quick Look At The Receiver's Controls
A QUICK LOOK AT THE RECEIVER’S CONTROLS DISC SKIP/TUNING MODE skip discs in DVD/CD mode. In tuner mode, press to switch between presets and manual tuning (see “Switching Be- tween Preset Stations and Manual Tuning” on Page 20). BAND/PLAY – Press to select AM or FM band in tuner mode.
Page 12: A Quick Look At The Remote Control
A QUICK LOOK AT THE REMOTE CONTROL MUTE — Press to immediately stifle CKJ; CKJ; CKJ; CKJ; the sound level. appears on the receiver’s display panel. To restore the sound, press again. COMPONENT SELECTION KEYS — Press to select or to control a desired component.
Page 13: Setting Up The Surround Sound System
SETTING UP THE SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM Your Home Theater Audio System speakers are timbre matched and ready to use “as is” as soon as you unpack them. If you wish to fine-tune the system (for example, substitute different speakers or alter the sound distribution), follow the directions below.
Page 14: Changing The Sound Mode
. IFýI?P; IFýI?P; appears. IFýI?P; IFýI?P; 2. 3 Press SETUP 7 7 7 7 . <HEDJ <HEDJ appears. <HEDJ <HEDJ 3. Press 7 7 7 7 again. <# <# <# <#IC7BB IC7BB appears. To change to <# <# <# <#B7H=; IC7BB IC7BB 4.
Page 15: Stopping Play
Movie option, then press the remote’ s receiver’ s . The receiver begins playback. PLAY C C C C a a a a u u u u t t t t i i i i o o o o n n n n s s s s : : : : •...
Page 16: Using Night Mode
Using Night Mode You can use Night Mode to compress large dynamic ranges, resulting in “quieter” explosions and other loud sounds in movies. The Night Mode feature adjusts the dynamic range so that there is less disparity in the noise level of all sounds in a movie (explosions, music, dialogue, and so on).
Page 17: Using A Dvd Menu
Using a DVD Menu Some DVDs have unique DVD menus. For example, DVDs programmed with complex contents provide guide menus, and those recorded with various languages provide menus for audio and subtitle language. The DVD menu’s contents and operation differ from disc to disc.
Page 18: Selecting Digital Audio Out
3. Repeatedly press to select the desired aspect, then ENTER press . You must select the type of TV picture DVD SET UP (aspect ratio) that corresponds to the type of TV you are connecting to the receiver. *0)ýFI *0)ýFI *0)ýFI *0)ýFI (Pan and Scan) —...
Page 19: Mp3 Repeat Play
mal playback of music files is 128 kbps. • This DVD player may not play the disc properly if it contains both audio CD and MP3 files. MP3 Repeat Play You can repeatedly play MP3 files on a disc. 3 Press during playback or when the player is REPEAT stopped.
Page 20: Auto Preset
Auto Preset 1. 3 or 4 Press to select the desired band. BAND 2. Hold down for about 3 seconds. MEMORY 3. The tuner automatically begins scanning, and stores the first 30 strong signals it receives. 4. Scanning stops automatically after radio stations have been stored in the auto preset memory.
Page 21: Programming Tracks
3 The repeat mode changes between 7BB (repeat all tracks on that disc), all discs), as you press REPEAT To return to normal play, press REPEAT disappears. N N N N o o o o t t t t e e e e : : : : When (repeat one) is on, you cannot skip to another track by pressing PRESET...
Page 22: Using The Sleep Timer
3 or 4 To use a satellite receiver that has analog audio on the receiver. I7J output, press , or rotate FUNCTION appears. To use a satellite receiver that has digital audio output, press on the receiver until I7J#EFJ twice, or rotate FUNCTION appears.
Page 23 Brand Codes ELECTROHOME 103, 104, 106, 119, 122 EMERSON 104, 106, 112, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 138, 139, 141, 142, 146, 262, 271, 279 ENVISION 104, 106 FISHER 148, 149, 151, 262, 280 FUJITSO FUNAI 138, 146...
Page 24: Vcr Codes
Brand SUPREME SYLVANIA 104, 106, 108, 119, 162, 169, 174, 175, 176, 177, 188, 283, 284 SYMPHONIC TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD 104, 106, 154 TEKNIKA 104, 105, 106, 108, 112, 113, 138, 146, 176, 182 TELECAPTION 205, 270, 271 TOSHIBA 149, 172, 189, 205, 209, 210, 217, 218, 221, 260, 262 UNIVERSAL 152, 187...
Page 25: Cable Codes
Brand MONTGOMERY WARD MOTOROLA 421, 531 413, 426 MULTITECH 413, 416, 426, 453, 461 409, 410, 411, 416, 418, 458, 511, 523 NIKKO NOBLEX OLYMPUS OPTIMUS 414, 421, 431, 446, 494, 509, 531 OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC 421, 446, 509, 525, 526, 531 PENTAX 416, 455, 456, 507, 520 PENTEX RESEARCH...
Page 26: Satellite System Codes
Brand JERROLD 703, 705, 707, 714, 718, 723, 724, 746, 753, 782, 783, 784, 785, 788, 789, 790, 791, 792 LG (GOLDSTAR) 770, 771, 779, 780 MAGNAVOX MEMOREX MOVIE TIME 702, 727, 728 702, 727, 728 702, 727, 728 PANASONIC 748, 752 PARAGON PHILIPS...
Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING This receiver has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited warranty from RadioShack. If your receiver is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store or call 1-800-THE-SHACK for assistance. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below.
Page 28: Care
Symptom Considerable noise in Incorrect frequency. radio broadcasts. The antenna is not connected. Œ RF (AC-3) and/or digital cables are near the antenna terminals and wires. (For FM) The FM antenna is not fully extended or is poorly positioned. (For FM) The signal is weak. (For AM) The AM antenna is poorly positioned.
Page 29: Cleaning Discs
• Do not place discs on top of the receiver. • Do not touch the playback side of the disc. • Do not attach paper or tape to discs. • Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.
Page 30: Video Section
(AM) Sensitivity (Loop Antenna) ... 600 V/m (AM) Selectivity, +/– 10K ... > 25 dB (AM) S/N Ratio... > 40 dB Video Section Output Level ... 1.0 V (p-p), 75 ohm S-Video Y-Output Level ... 1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohm S-Video C-Output Level ... 286 mV(p-p), 75 ohm S/N Ratio ...
Page 31: Setting A Rating Level And Password
SETTING A RATING LEVEL AND PASSWORD You can prohibit the playing of specified DVDs which are unsuitable for children. Some DVD discs contain a restriction level which enables parents to remove scenes or prevent playback of discs by children. Your DVD player has a password device designed to prevent children from changing the level.
Page 32 This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra- dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED...