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RCA RV3693 Stereo Receiver User Manual

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1. AUDIO SOURCE Selects the component plugged into the Audio source input This function is available on the front panel only BALANCE Adjusts the sound from the left and right speakers BAND Selects the AM or FM radio band BASS Accesses Bass mode so that you can adjust the bass using the LEVEL up and down buttons CENTER MODE Lets you select a center mode when using Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo Normal Select if you are using a small center speaker This is the recommended mode Wide Select if the center speaker is large or the same as the left and right speakers The full range of Dolby Surround Center Channel is routed to the center speaker Phantom Select when there is no center speaker The signal intended for the center speaker is divided equally between the left and right main speakers Phantom mode is not available in 3 Stereo mode CENTER Selects the center speaker so you can adjust the volume level CD Selects the CD player input DELAY Lets you choose 15 20 or 30 milliseconds as the sound delay in the rear speaker to adjust the audio output for room size When listening the closer you are to the rear speakers the higher you should set the delay Experiment to achieve the best sound effect for your room 20ms is recommended 14 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER DSS Selects the DSS Receiver input LEVEL Lets you adjust the bass and treble levels and the rear and center speaker volume levels Works with th
2. AUDIO VIDEO Safety Information TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WARNING DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO WARNING USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER To reduce fire or shock _ SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL hazard do not expose this receiver to rain or moisture This symbol indicates This symbol dangerous voltage inside indicates important A the product that presents a instructions accompanying risk of electric shock or the product personal injury Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way If you need an extension cord make sure it matches the plug of the TV Operate audio video receiver only on 120 volts 60 Hz AC power normal house power FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it TABLE OF CONTENTS Programming the Universal Remote to Control An Audio Component Programming the Universal Remote to Control an RCA DSS Receiver DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV INC a unit of GM Hughes Electronics TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRST THINGS FIRST HI MY NAME IS SUSAN and
3. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Servicenter the labor charges to repair your audio video receiver e Provide you new or at our option refurbished replacement parts for the Authorized RCA Audio Servicenter to make repairs How you get service e Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Servicenter For their names and locations ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your television Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems caused by your external antenna or cable systems e Damage from misuse or neglect e Remote control batteries e Units that have been modified or incorporated into other products e Units purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e 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 How state law relates to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and y
4. 076 082 089 006 014 019 027 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE TO CONTROL A VCR To determine whether you need to program the universal remote turn on the VCR point the remote at the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR1 Then press the POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN button to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If not you need to program the remote Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your VCR 1 Turn on the VCR 2 Look up your VCR brand and code number s in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with your remote 3 Press and hold the VCR1 button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the VCR1 button then press POWER to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If not try pressing VCR1 then POWER 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your VCR brand until the VCR responds to the remote commands This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown To program the VCR2eLD button to control a second VCR follow these steps but use the VCR26LD button instead of the VCR1 button 28 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE UNIVERSAL REMOTE VCR CODES Audio Dynamics Bell amp Howell Broksonic Candle 045 046 052 007 009 013 044 Capehart Citizen 045 046 052 007 009 013 044 Curtis Mathes 000 007 008 014 015 044 046 053 064 067
5. 1 paired red white stereo cable e 1 single yellow video cable TO CONNECT 1 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below If the VCR2eLD connection is being used connect the camcorder or video camera to any other available video input USING THIS CONNECTION To play the camcorder 1 Turn on the camcorder or video camera 2 Press VCR2eLD 3 Press PLAY on the camcorder or video camera AUDIO RECEIVER 0 9 9 Ala AUDIO 6 9 96 ala AUDIO IN OUT SUB WOOFER CD SOURCE TAPE MD OUT Mono 43 APPENDIX A CONNECTING THE RECEIVER COMPACT DISC PLAYER THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e Stereo or surround sound if available TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU SHOULD HAVE e 1 paired red white stereo cable TO CONNECT 1 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below USING THIS CONNECTION To play a CD 1 Turn on the CD player if the remote is not programmed to control the CD player 2 Press CD to put the receiver in CD mode 3 Press PLAY The AUDIO SOURCE connection can be used as input for any stereo audio signal CD PLAYER AUDIO RECEIVER APPENDIX A CONNECTING THE RECEIVER TAPE DECK OR MINIDISC PLAYER THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e Stereo or surround sound if available TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU SHOULD HAVE e 2 paired red white stereo cables TO CONNECT 1 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below USING THIS CONNECTION To play a ta
6. 1 kHz 40 dB 97 9 MHz 65 dB 50 dB 300 Q Balance 520 to 1720 kHz 800 uV m 1000 kHz 45 dBA 40 dB 600 kHz 40 dB 54 APPENDIX G EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1 037 877 Dolby the double D symbol Od and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV INC a unit of GM Hughes Electronics 55 APPENDIX H PRESET STATION LIST FORM Preset Notes Freguenc Band Number 56 INDEX SYMBOLS button button A AC outlets Accessories included g AMeFM button AM FM antennas connecting AM FM button B ANTENNA button f8 Antennas connecting 46 Audio codes for programming the remote Audio hum reducing AUDIO SWAP button Back panel BALANCE button Balancing speakers BAND button BJ Basic controls on the remote BASS button Batteries inserting in the remote 5 BYPASS button Bypass mode selecting C Cable box codes for programming the remote Camcorder sey n Care and Cleaning 51 CD button 14 gania B1 CD player connecting controls on the remote CENTER button CENTER MODE button Center modes Normal Phantom Wide Center speaker CH CTRL DELAY on CHAN up and down buttons 18 Ro 21 CLEAR button f8 20 21 Components Connecting components things to know before
7. Daewoo 013 045 052 076 Dynatech Electrohome Emerson 008 009 010 013 015 020 023 027 034 041 042 047 049 057 062 065 067 068 070 Fisher 043 048 058 002 012 018 019 JC Penney 002 005 007 008 014 016 030 035 051 053 002 014 016 030 008 029 053 056 Marantz 002 008 014 016 029 030 044 046 061 007 015 031 032 002 014 016 030 044 046 059 061 064 Panasonic 008 053 075 077 Philco Philips Pioneer Portland ProScan 000 005 007 008 028 035 037 054 069 Radio Shack Realistic 002 006 008 009 012 015 019 027 043 053 Samsung 042 002 005 009 012 018 019 035 043 048 006 024 027 039 017 026 038 008 015 029 053 049 Totevision Unitech Vector Research Victor Video Concepts Videosonic 005 006 007 008 009 012 013 015 025 027 031 035 Yamaha 046 Zenith 002 014 016 030 011 017 026 072 29 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE TO CONTROL AN AUDIO COMPONENT To program the remote for a remote controllable audio component point the remote at the component and press the correct component button CD for a CD player TAPE for a tape player etc Then press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN If the component doesn t respond the remote needs to be programmed Use the codes in the code list on the next page or on the sheet packed with your remote Follow these ste
8. VOLUME Increases or decreases the volume The indicator turns green When you connect headphones if you do not want the main speakers on press the SPEAKERS button to turn them off TOUR OF THE RECEIVER STEREO SEEK MEMORY MUTE TEST qon LI G G G LILLI Uu Status Indicators FRONT PANEL DISPLAYS The receiver s display panel shows the current status of the receiver and choices for some commands STATUS INDICATORS OO pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode is turned on kHZ An AM station is selected MEMORY The receiver is memorizing the frequency of the selected station MHz An FM station is selected MUTE The sound is muted The MUTE symbol blinks in the front panel display when the sound is muted PRESET The receiver is tuned to a preset station The PRESET symbol blinks in the front panel display when the receiver is scanning stays on when you are listening to a preset station and turns off when you manually tune the receiver SEEK The receiver is in seek mode and searching for a station SPEAKERS OFF The speakers are turned off STEREO An FM stereo signal is being received TEST The receiver is in Dolby test mode Dolby and the Double D symbol are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp PRESET kHz MHz SPEAKERS OFF DO PRO LOGIC 16 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER FUNCTION DISPLAYS ae C M I Ini ry PRESET reed uu g The receiver s front panel displays function inf
9. 2 single yellow video cables TO CONNECT 1 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below USING THIS CONNECTION To play the laserdisc 1 Press VCR2eLD 2 Press PLAY LASERDISC PLAYER AUDIO RECEIVER AUDIO N SOURCE TAPE MD OUT MONO out SUB WOOFER 41 APPENDIX A CONNECTING THE RECEIVER SECOND VCR Using this connection enables you to play a video tape but not record a tape THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e stereo surround sound or mono on the VCR e VCR playback only TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU SHOULD HAVE e 1 paired red white stereo cable e 1 single yellow video cable e 1 coaxial cable TO CONNECT 1 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below USING THIS CONNECTION To play a tape on the second VCR 1 Press VCR2eLD 2 Press PLAY SECOND IN FROM ANT VCR E OUT TO TV AUDIO RECEIVER 010 In our VeR2 MONITOR NCR1 LD Dss our VCR 1 VCR2 DSS LD N our ic AUDIO If 3010 aro oo 6 0 AUDIO 30161619 010 AUDIO N OUT SUB WOOFER wv CD SOURCE TAPE MD OUT ono 42 APPENDIX A CONNECTING THE RECEIVER CAMCORDER OR VIDEO CAMERA If your camcorder or video camera does not have an RCA type terminal for audio video you can purchase an adapter from an RCA dealer or electronics parts store THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e stereo sound if the camcorder records or plays in stereo TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU SHOULD HAVE e
10. I wrote this user manual along with the help of the engineers designers and product managers We worked hard to make sure that you have a rewarding experience using this RCA A V receiver 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST 2 OPERATING THE RECEIVER READ THE FIRST FOUR CHAPTERS The first section of this owner s manual shows you how to use your audio receiver for the first time The next three sections tell you about using the receiver s controls and programming the remote Use the last sections of the manual to connect your receiver to other components and as a general reference If you have a specific question refer to the table of contents or the index 4 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 3 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER y EEE y READ ME Note boxes like this one contain helpful and interesting PLEASE READ THE NOTES IN THE TEXT The engineers and designers gave me some great tips about this audio video receiver When a tip applies to the information on a page included it in a note box at the bottom of the page information about using your audio receiver FIRST THINGS FIRST STEP 1 UNPACK THE RECEIVER Unpack the receiver and the accessories The accessories packed with the receiver include the RCA Universal Remote CRK67A1 224875 four batteries an AM loop antenna an FM wire antenna and Important Safeguards STEP 2 CONNECT THE RECEIVER Before you plug in and turn on your audio video receiver connect the receiver to the c
11. a remote connecting fao controls on the remote REAR button Rear speakers REAR CTR Level button REC button Receiver controls on the remote Remote Basic Controls CD player controls inserting batteries Laserdisc controls programming programming for a DSS Receiver RCA DSS Receiver controls Receiver Controls Receiver Tuner controls 20 surround sound level controls tape deck controls TV Controls VCR Controls RO Remote control buttons RESETeREP button REW button fig Ro S SEEK button SEEK indicator SKIP button SPEAKER button Speaker terminals matching Speakers balancing placing BE placing 48 when using turning o 15 23 Bo 32 e anor SEBS Bo BS A headphones turning on and of SPEAKERS OFF indicator 58 INDEX Specifications eguipment Stations preset storing in memory BJ ig Status indicators on the front panel STEREO indicator STOP button Storing stations in memor Subwoofer connecting SURROUND button F8 Surround Modes SURROUND SOUND button Surround sound level controls on the remote SWAP PIP button Switched AC outlet T Tape deck connecting controls on the remote TAPE MD button TEST button TEST indicator TREBLE button 15 TUNING button Tuning the receiver Bl Turning off Pro Logic TV codes for programming the remote connecting controls on the remote TV button TV MENU button v VCR codes for programming the remote connecting contro
12. ae b7 Connections Antennas 46 Camcorder CD player 44 Laserdisc Minidisc player 45 RCA DSS Receiver 40 46 Second VCR 4 Speakers ai Tape deck pla TV and VCR 3 Video Na mare 43 CTR MODE button 1 D DELAY button DISPLAY button f3 2o 21 Dolby 3 Stereo selecting 15 Dolby Pro Logic Surround selecting 15 DSS button DSSeCABLE button E Equipment specifications F FF button 18 Ro 21 Be Front panel buttons Front panel displays Function displays Status indicators Function displays 1 G GUIDE RDM button 1 H Hall mode ees headphon connecting i5 p3 Bo B2 Ba RE alol A TEE sp eakers 57 INDEX l INPUTeSEEK button L Laserdisc codes for programming a remote connecting m controls on the remote LEVEL button M Main speakers MEMORY indicator MENUePROGRAM button MENU PROGRAM button 18 Minidisc player connecting Mode indicators MOVE arrows MUTE button MUTE indicator N Normal Center Mode Number buttons 20 P P SCAN button B PAUSE button 20 Phantom Center Mode PHONES connection for headphones PIP audio swap button PLAY button Preset stations list playing setting PREV CHeDISC button 18 Ro Pro Logic Surround turning off and on 15 PROGRAM button 8 Programming the remote to control a cable box Laserdisc RCA DSS Receiver satellite receiver TV VCR R RCA DSS Receiver codes for programming
13. down button on the receiver to adjust a channel the receiver provides you with 4 more seconds of pink noise to that channel before moving on to the next 4 Press the TEST button again to end the test You may not need to check or adjust these levels again unless you move your system rearrange the speakers or change your preferred seating location in the room Fine tuning is best performed with the remote control so that Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories adjustments can be made from Licensing Corporation the viewing or listening area 10 OPERATING THE RECEIVER USING SWAP AUDIO Swap audio lets you change the sound from the large picture to the small picture when you are watching TV and using picture in picture PIP with an external video source TO USE SWAP AUDIO When you are watching TV and turn on PIP you can turn on another video source and swap the sound from the large picture coming from the TV to the small picture coming from the other video source 1 Press TV on the remote to turn on the TV and put the receiver in TV mode 2 Press the PIP button PIP flashes for 4 seconds on the receiver s front panel The empty PIP appears on the screen 3 Activate a video source for the PIP The picture from the video source appears in the PIP 4 Press TV 5 Change to the TV channel you want to watch on the large screen 6 Press SWAP AUDIO to swap the sound between the large picture a
14. harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation If this equipment does cause interference to radios or televisions not connected to your system try to correct the interference with one or more of the following measures e Reorient the receiving antenna that is the antenna for the radio or television that is receiving the interference e Change the position of the unit with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving the interference e Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving the interference e Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving the interference are on different branch circuits If these measures do not eliminate the interference please consult with your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies 52 APPENDIX F LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers e Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year for labor charges e One year for parts
15. one track at a time STOP Stops the CD from playing 22 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER TAPE DECK CONTROLS AUX If programmed turns on another tape deck brand and puts the remote in tape deck mode FF Fast forwards the tape Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed PAUSE Pauses the tape PLAY Plays the tape POWER Turns the tape player off REW Rewinds the tape SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROLS AUX If programmed turns on another satellite receiver brand and puts the remote in satellite receiver mode CHAN up and down Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the satellite receiver Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed POWER Turns the satellite receiver off The buttons on the Universal Remote may not work on all other brands of components Experiment with the remote and your components to see which buttons work 23 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER VCR 2 LD SPEAKERS 30 SURROUND SPEAKERS 49 MIN AC OUTLETS IN OUT 006 SWITCHED 180W 1 5A MAX Q Q Q UNSWITCHED 180W 1 5A MAX OUT AUDI IN SUB WOOFER Tv CD SOURCE TAPE MD OUT Mono BACK PANEL AUDIO Connections Provides audio connections for components such as a VCR TV CD player laserdisc player or tape player IN Provides audio input from another component OUT Sends audio output to another co
16. refer to the component s user s guide 20 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed PAUSE Pauses atape PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns the VCR off PREV CHeDISC Returns to the previous channel REC Records a tape REW Rewinds a tape Also searches backward while a tape is playing SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV waits 30 seconds before returning to the original channel Press repeatedly to increase the time STOP Stops a tape VCR1 Turns on the VCR and puts the remote in VCR1 mode VCR2eLD For some VCR models if programmed turns on a second VCR and puts the remote in VCR2 mode LASERDISC PLAYER CONTROLS AUX If programmed turns on another laserdisc player brand and puts the remote in laserdisc mode CHAN up and down Changes to the next higher or lower track on the laserdisc FF Scans forward on the laserdisc Number Buttons Let you change to a specific track PAUSE Pauses the laserdisc PLAY Plays a laserdisc POWER Turns the laserdisc player off REW Scans backward on the laserdisc STOP Stops the laserdisc VCR2eLD For some laserdisc models if programmed turns on the laserdisc player and puts the remote in laserdisc mode RCA DSSS RECEIVER CONTROLS ANTENNA Toggles between antenna input and RCA DSS input CHAN up and down Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the RCA DSS System Steps through the pages in the guid
17. the tuner reaches the station you want press P SCAN to stop the scanning If the scan is not interrupted the tuner reviews all preset stations in order stopping at the point where the scan began OPERATING THE RECEIVER BALANCING THE SPEAKER SYSTEM To reproduce sound effects as they were intended the speakers must be correctly balanced To balance the speakers using the test tone all speakers must be connected to your receiver Your receiver must be in the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby 3 Stereo or Hall Mode TO BALANCE THE SPEAKERS 1 Press the TEST button on the receiver front panel The receiver generates pink noise and applies it automatically at 2 second intervals to the left main channel center channel right main channel and left and right rear channels simultaneously in that order 2 As the pink noise is generated go to the spot in the room where you are most likely to be when listening to your system The rear Surround sound and center speaker should be adjusted to equal the level of output from the left and right main speakers 3 Make adjustments by pressing the CENTER REAR button and then the or button on your remote control or the LEVEL up or down button on the receiver The output from the selected speaker s is adjusted accordingly The adjustments will be indicated on the receiver s display as they are made Each time you press the or button on your remote control or the LEVEL up or
18. 5 067 075 076 078 079 094 095 096 Envision Fisher 000 008 009 011 012 027 038 068 086 089 091 Goldstar 003 004 006 011 019 027 037 050 Hallmark Hitachi 009 011 027 036 037 040 047 048 063 080 094 097 098 027 040 068 077 086 088 Jensen 012 024 036 037 040 048 051 074 Magnavox 006 007 010 011 013 016 027 033 035 043 049 066 087 089 Marants 006 011 014 019 022 027 041 056 061 068 Mitsubishi 006 011 014 019 022 027 041 055 056 061 068 011 019 027 006 007 010 011 013 016 019 027 033 035 037 038 043 087 089 Philips 002 006 007 010 011 013 016 033 035 037 038 043 066 073 Pioneer 011 027 045 062 093 Portland ProScan Proton 011 027 037 072 012 038 092 037 059 064 078 000 006 011 019 027 034 038 044 046 088 100 101 109 Realistic Samsung 006 011 014 015 019 027 036 037 077 110 Sanyo 017 021 039 056 057 058 028 037 064 000 006 011 014 017 018 021 023 027 039 040 041 051 071 083 095 011 020 025 027 037 052 053 059 060 108 011 027 033 Sylvania 006 007 010 011 013 016 027 033 035 043 049 066 087 089 011 019 027 033 036 037 040 066 Toshiba 018 021 023 040 071 077 085 090 Universal Victor 000 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 013 019 025 027 028 035 043 059 066
19. Connect the right rear speaker to the REAR R terminal e Position the speakers behind you in your TV room To improve the surround sound effect you may prefer to set or mount the speakers several feet off the floor CENTER SPEAKER e Connect the center speaker to the CENTER terminal CONNECTING SPEAKERS TO THE RECEIVER 1 If necessary remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire 2 Press down and hold the lever on the speaker terminal 3 Insert the wire in the hole Be sure to connect the to and the to Otherwise the speakers will not be in phase causing reduction in bass frequencies SURROUND SPEAKERS 49 MIN SPEAKERS 82 CENTER 4 Release the lever Pull gently on the wire to make sure it is secure CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER 1 Using a single audio cable connect the subwoofer to the SUB WOOFER 1 or 2 connection Speaker Connections 47 APPENDIX B SPEAKER PLACEMENT SPEAKER PLACEMENT These diagrams offer suggested speaker placements that can enhance your home theater experience Place the subwoofer anywhere you want EXAMPLE 1 TV Center This five speaker configuration is an effective option for recreating in any room the full cinema experience It can be adapted to suit your taste and listening space This five speaker co
20. EIVER THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e stereo or surround sound from programs broadcast in stereo e stereo sound from the RCA DSS receiver TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU MUST HAVE e 1 paired red white stereo cable e 1 single yellow video cable e 2 coaxial cables Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered TO CONNECT to allow proper airflow to the unit Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components Also do not stack the DSS receiver on top of a hot component such as an audio power amplifier 1 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below USING THIS CONNECTION To watch TV programs in stereo SATELLITE DISH 1 Press TV and tune to a channel AN saint To watch DSS programming 1 Press DSSeCABLE 2 Tune to a channel RCA DSS IN FROM ANT RECEIVER S VIDEO 3 Follow the instructions in the RCA DSS User s Guide AUDIO RECEIVER VIDEO IN OUT SUB WOOFER TAPE MD QUT MONO 40 APPENDIX A CONNECTING THE RECEIVER LASERDISC PLAYER You can connect a laserdisc or a second VCR to the VCR2 LD connection Using this connection you can play a laserdisc in stereo surround sound THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e stereo or surround sound from the laserdisc TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU SHOULD HAVE e 1 paired red white stereo cable e
21. Look up the cable box brand and its code number s in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with the remote 3 Press and hold the DSSeCABLE button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the DSSeCABLE button then press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the cable box responds to the remote commands If not try pressing DSSeCABLE then POWER again to see if the cable box responds 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of your cable box until the cable box responds to the remote commands This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown 32 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE REMOTE CONTROLLABLE CABLE BOX CODES 017 021 049 050 055 031 032 041 Cablestar 051 052 060 026 028 029 032 033 040 041 Warner Amex Zenith 004 005 015 023 024 025 030 036 003 012 013 034 048 Hitachi 037 043 046 Jerrold 004 005 015 023 024 025 030 036 045 046 047 062 065 Magnavox 007 008 019 021 026 028 029 032 033 040 041 Oak Sigma Panasonic 003 027 039 061 Philips 007 008 019 021 026 028 029 032 033 040 041 Pioneer Regency Samsung Scientific Atlanta 063 064 Signature Sprucer Starcom Stargate 2000 Sylvania 33 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE TO CONTROL A LASERDISC PLAYER You may be able to program your remote to control a laserdis
22. ROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE TO CONTROL A TV To determine whether you need to program the universal remote turn on the TV point the remote at the TV s remote sensor and press TV Then press the POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN button to see if the TV responds to the remote commands If not you need to program the remote Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your TV 1 Turn on the TV 2 Look up your TV brand and code number s in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with your remote 3 Press and hold the TV button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the TV button then press POWER to see if the TV responds to the remote commands If not try pressing TV then POWER 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your TV brand until the TV responds to the remote commands This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown If a battery is removed from the battery compartment of the remote control all control key functions will return to the original mode 26 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE UNIVERSAL REMOTE TV CODES JC Penney 000 008 011 019 Radio Shack 000 021 025 036 011 027 033 011 027 033 064 011 027 084 Citizen Colortyme Concerto Curtis Mathes 027 037 Daytron Dimensia Electrohome 038 061 068 Emerson 011 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 037 042 053 064 06
23. TR MODE Changes the Center mode when using Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby 3 Stereo surround modes Press once and the current mode appears Press again to change the mode DELAY CH CTRL Selects the amount of Surround Sound delay between the main and rear speakers Choose from 15 20 or 30 milliseconds Press once and the current setting appears Press again to change the setting SURROUND Lets you select a Surround Mode Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby 3 Stereo Hall or By Pass Press once and the current mode appears Press again to change the mode pOWER VCR1 DSS CABir Tv 2 VCR2eLD AM FM TAPE AUX Q REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE GUIDESRDM CHAN SKIP a lt 9 S MUTE CHAN PREV CHeDISC Q 70 20 Q 5Q 5O 7Q 8Q 0 INPUT SEEK ANTENNA DISPLAY CLEAR RESET REP DELAY CH CTRL MENU TV MENU A Se d S NM PROGRAM PIP SWAP PIP O 9 Q CTR MODE NO YR v 2 C BY PASS SWAP LEVEL PRON AUDIO Universal 18 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER SWAP AUDIO Swaps the audio only from the large picture to the small picture when you are watching TV and using picture in picture PIP SURROUND SOUND LEVEL CONTROLS Increases the volume in rear and center speakers Decreases the volume in rear and center speaker BY PASS Turns on and off By Pass mode which cancels all Surround sound modes Sound is generated without effects REAReCTR LEVEL Adjusts the balance lev
24. c player Use the codes shown to the right or on the sheet packed with your remote Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your laserdisc player 1 Turn on the laserdisc player 2 Look up the brand and its code number s in the code list 3 Press and hold the VCR2eLD button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the VCR2eLD button then press POWER to see if the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing VCR2eLD then POWER again 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand until the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands LASERDISC PLAYER CODES 033 037 033 037 033 037 This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown 34 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE TO CONTROL AN RCA DSS RECEIVER The remote is preprogrammed to control the RCA DSS receiver A few of the remote buttons used with the RCA DSS receiver are shown below You may want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if they work with your receiver Receiver Remote works like RCA DSS Remote DISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY PREV CH PREV CH ANTENNA TV DSS CLEAR CLEAR MENU MENU MOVE ARROWS ARROWS PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE TO SATELLITE RECEIVER CODES CONTROL A SATELLITE RECEIVER Chaparral 1 Turn on the satellite receiver Cheyenne 2 Look up the satell
25. d on e Check the connections e Check the power cord connection No audio from one channel e Adjust the balance control e Check the speaker wire connection or connecting cable 49 APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING Noise when the TV is turned on e The TV is too close to the audio system Specific instruments sound displaced e Check the connection between the receiver and the Speakers The sound does not match the video e Press the function button for the video source 50 APPENDIX D CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING Use a polishing cloth or other clean dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt When the surface is very dirty wipe with a soft cloth dipped in a mild soap solution Do not use furniture wax or cleaners Never use alcohol paint thinner benzene or a chemically treated cloth to clean your system Chemicals may damage the finish on the unit When using a damp cloth make sure you sgueeze out as much of the water as possible 51 APPENDIX E FCC INFORMATION FCC INFORMATION In accordance with FCC reguirements changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user s authority to operate this product Important Information Reguired by Federal Communications Commission Concerning Radio Freguency Interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause
26. e available input sources MENU PROGRAM For some models stores channels in the TV s memory MOVE arrows In some models when using PIP moves the small picture to another corner of the screen Also used for menu navigation in some TV models Number Buttons Let you enter channel numbers and time settings when needed PIP Turns on and off picture in picture on most RCA TV models with PIP POWER Turns the TV off PREV CHeDISC Returns to the previous channel RESETeREP Returns picture quality controls to their original settings SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV waits 30 seconds before returning to the original channel Press repeatedly to increase the time SWAP PIP Swaps the main picture in the PIP window TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode TV MENU Displays the TV s on screen menus VCR CONTROLS AUX If programmed turns on another VCR brand and puts the remote in VCR mode CHAN up and down Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the VCR CLEAR Resets the tape counter and corrects entries when programming the menus DISPLAY Displays channel time and counter information on the screen FF Fast forwards a tape Also searches forward while a tape is playing INPUTeSEEK For some VCR models selects line input or tuner MENU PROGRAM Displays the on screen programming menus If you have questions about the use of the remote buttons with another component
27. e BASS TREBLE REAR and CENTER buttons P SCAN Lets you review the preset stations PHONES Provides a connection for headphones POWER Turns the receiver on or off The POWER indicator located in the center of the button is red when the receiver is in standby REAR Selects the rear speaker s so you can adjust the volume level SEEK Searches for AM FM stations of sufficient strength TAPE MD Selects the tape or minidisc player as input SPEAKERS Turns on and off the speakers SURROUND MODE Selects a Surround Mode Dolby Pro Logic Turns on Dolby Pro Logic surround sound with Surround sound speakers and is suggested for video home theater TV and some music This is the recommended mode if you have all speakers Dolby 3 Stereo Turns on Dolby Pro Logic surround sound without Surround sound speakers and is suggested for video home theater TV and some music Hall Turns on Sound system without a center speaker and is suggested for classical music jazz and other music Bypass Turns off the Surround circuitry Sound is generated without effects conventional stereo TEST Turns on pink noise so that you can balance the speakers Press again to turn off TREBLE Accesses Treble mode so that you can adjust the treble using the LEVEL up and down buttons TUNING Moves up or down the selected AM FM band TV Selects the TV as input VCR1 Selects VCR1 as input VCR2 LD Selects the second VCR or laserdisc player as input
28. e if in guide mode 21 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER DISPLAY Displays the RCA DSS header on the screen When in the guide lets you select a program Also lets you select an option in a menu DSSeCABLE Turns on the RCA DSS receiver and puts the remote in RCA DSS mode GUIDEeRDM Displays the guide on the screen MOVE arrows Lets you point to different on screen menu items Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed POWER Turns the RCA DSS receiver off CD PLAYER CONTROLS AUX If programmed turns on another CD player brand and puts the remote in CD mode CD Turns on the CD player and puts the remote in CD mode CLEAR Clears an entry when programming the CD player DISPLAY In some CD models lets you switch between the number track information and time information GUIDE RDM Activates the Random function which plays a random selection of tracks from one or all CDs FF Moves forward through the CD one track at a time MENU PROGRAM Programs the CD Changer to play up to 32 tracks in any order you choose Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed PAUSE Pauses the CD PLAY Plays the CD PREV CHeDISC Selects a disc to be played Press PREV CHeDISC and then the CD number using the number buttons RESETeREP Repeats a track a CD or an entire program Press once to repeat the currently playing track twice for the CD or program and three times to turn the function off REW Moves backward through the CD
29. el of the rear and center speakers Press once for Rear Press again for Center RECEIVER TUNER CONTROLS AUX If programmed turns on another AM FM brand and puts the remote in AM FM mode CHAN UP and DOWN Tunes the receiver to the next or previous preset station stored in the receiver s memory FF Lets you manually move up the AM FM band INPUTeSEEK Searches for and stops on AM FM stations with signals of sufficient strength MENU PROGRAM Stores the selected station in the receiver s memory Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed REW Lets you manually move down the AM FM band TV CONTROLS On some RCA TV models used to adjust menu controls On some RCA TV models used to adjust menu controls ANTENNA Changes the antenna input AUX If programmed turns on another TV brand and puts the remote in TV mode DELAY CH CTRL In some RCA TV models lets you control the channel that appears in the PIP window CHAN UP and DOWN Tunes the TV channel up and down You can program the remote to operate many other brands of audio and video components See CLEAR Removes any menu from the screen DISPLAY Displays channel information Chapter 4 Programming the Remote for details 19 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER GUIDEeRDM For some models brings up 12 small pictures previews of the next 12 channels in the channel list Press again to turn off channel guide INPUTeSEEK For some TV models toggles through th
30. ent Preset Stations List on page 56 of this guide to note the name and location of the stations you have stored To Store a Station 1 Press AMeFM to turn on the receiver 2 Select the band AM or FM 3 Select the station you want to store in memory using the methods described above 4 Press the PROGRAM button MEMORY blinks in the display While MEMORY is blinking press number buttons on the remote for the station For stations 1 2 or 3 press 0 then press 1 2 or 3 For stations 4 through 30 press the numbers directly If the Memory indicator on the display turns off before you preset your station selection press PROGRAM again If the receiver is disconnected from its power source the preset stations are maintained in memory for up to 7 days OPERATING THE RECEIVER To Play a Preset Station Press the appropriate Preset Stations number For stations 1 2 or 3 press 0 then press 1 2 or 3 For stations 4 through 30 press the numbers directly Or press CHAN UP to tune to the next preset station or CHAN DOWN to tune to the previous preset station PRESET SCANNING Use the P SCAN Preset Scan button on the receiver s front panel to review the preset stations stored in the tuner s memory Press P SCAN PRESET and the station s location in memory appear in the display The tuner automatically scans all preset stations in order pausing at each one for approximately 4 seconds When
31. ite receiver brand and corresponding code number s in the code list on RCA DSS System the right General Instruments 092 093 094 3 Press and hold the DSSeCABLE button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the DSSeCABLE button then press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the receiver responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing DSSeCABLE then POWER again 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of your receiver until the receiver Toshiba responds to the remote commands Uniden This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown 35 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE AUX BUTTON ON THE REMOTE You can program the AUX button on the remote to control another component The AUX button can be used to control other brands of audio components TVs cable boxes satellite receivers and VCRs To program the AUX button follow these steps 1 Turn on the component you want to program 2 Look up the brand and corresponding code number s in one of the code list on the previous pages 3 Press and hold the AUX button on the remote Then press the other component button AM FM TAPE CD DSSeCABLE etc 4 Release the component button but not the AUX button 5 Enter the three digit code from the code list 6 Release the AUX button then press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the component responds to the rem
32. les are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your receiver T FIRST THINGS FIRST 2 OPERATING THE RECEIVER 3 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER L PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 37 APPENDIX A CONNECTING THE RECEIVER PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM OVERHEATING e Do not block ventilation holes in any component Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Do not stack components directly on top of each other e Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand e Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so heating air rising from it will not flow around other components If you have a satellite receiver you should place it on the top shelf USING THE SWITCHED OUTLET e When another component is plugged into the switched AC outlet on the back of the receiver the receiver power button will operate the power for the other component e Do not plug your TV or VCR in the switched outlet on the back of the receiver USING THE SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS You can connect the subwoofer outlet jacks to powerful subwoofers such as the RCA SP3350SW Connect one of the black terminals on the back of the receiver to the subwoofer s line input If the subwoofer has two input jacks connect the receiver to the input jack labeled Mono If there is no label for Mono use the right input jack If a second subwoofer is used connect it to the Ac OUTLETS a aoe 120V 60H
33. ls on the remote bo VCR1 button 20 VCR2eLD button PO 21 VCR2 LD button VOL up and down buttons bo VOLUME button WwW Wide Center Mode 59 For your nearest RCA Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter all toll free in the USA 1 800 336 1900 If your television needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 1 THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1024 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Malaysia Part Number 95 RV3693 1 1111 2020M160 9505 1
34. mponent such as a minidisc tape player or VCR Sends a signal to the subwoofer VIDEO Connections Provides video connections for the video portion of another component such as a VCR TV or RCA DSS9 Receiver IN Provides video input from another video component OUT Sends video output to another video component such as a VCR Monitor Out Sends video output to the TV SPEAKERS Provides connection to the speakers SURROUND SPEAKERS Provides connection for the Surround Sound speakers AC Outlets One switched AC outlet and one unswitched AC outlet provide A C power outlets for other components FM ANT Provides connection for an FM antenna AM ANT Provides connection for an AM antenna 24 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE IF YOU WANT TO USE THE REMOTE WITH YOUR TV OR OTHER FIRST THINGS FIRST COMPONENT The universal remote already works with most other RCA GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs However you can program the remote to control most brands of remote controllable 2 OPERATING THE RECEIVER TVs VCRs cable boxes satellite receivers and audio equipment B TOUR OF THE RECEIVER L PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 25 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE You can program the universal remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs VCRs and cable boxes If you have an RCA GE or ProScan VCR you may not need to program the remote at all Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed P
35. nd the small picture 7 To swap the video between the large picture and the small picture use the SWAP PIP button on the remote If you swap the TV picture to the PIP and the other video source to the large picture you may not be able to swap the audio TO CHANGE THE VIDEO SOURCE AND SWAP THE AUDIO If you want to change the video source for the PIP and want to be able to use SWAP AUDIO 1 Turn off PIP 2 Change the video source to another video component connected to the receiver The Swap Audio feature may not 3 Press TV to watch the TV work with all TV brands with the PIP feature 4 Press PIP The video source appears in the PIP The video from the TV appears in the large picture If your TV has a PIP feature see the TV s user s guide for 5 Press SWAP AUDIO to swap the audio as you want instructions for using it 11 12 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS This section describes the receiver s controls and connections including e The front panel e The front panel display e The remote control e The back panel Rest THINGS FIRST 2 OPERATING THE RECEIVER 3S TOUR OF THE RECEIVER L PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE y y EE 13 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER VOLUME Tv TAPE MD AM FM AUDIO SOURCE 1 VCR 2 LD DSS I I SURROUND MODE TREBLE PHONES B DBD BALANCE O Q O O O TEST Q Q O O FRONT PANEL AM FM Activates the tuner
36. nfiguration is an effective option for Dolby Surround sound applications JajoomgnS 1do vy EXAMPLE 2 Opt Subwoofer This configuration is recommended for four speakers It provides Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound without a center speaker Choose Phantom for the Center mode 48 APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before referring to the checklist below make sure you have correctly followed the connecting and operating procedures If you have any questions that this booklet cannot answer please call your nearest RCA dealer RECEIVER TUNER OPERATION STEREO indicator is off e Adjust the antenna e The signal is too weak Connect an external antenna e The signal is Mono Severe hum or noise e The signal is too weak Connect an external antenna e Adjust the antenna REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The remote control does not operate the unit e Another function is selected on the remote Press the correct function button e The batteries are exhausted Replace all batteries e 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 e The remote control is too far from the main unit Move closer GENERAL No audio e Make sure the MUTE indicator on the front panel is off e Make sure the speakers are turne
37. omponents in your system and connect the speakers The next section shows how to connect the receiver to a TV only If you are going to connect the receiver to a TV and VCR laserdisc player or other component see Appendix A Connecting the Receiver For information on connecting your speakers see Appendix A Connecting the Receiver For three suggestions on placing your speakers for the best sound see Appendix B Speaker Placement TV ONLY Do not plug your TV or VCR into the switched outlet on the back of the receiver You will need 1 paired red white stereo cable 1 single yellow video cable 1 coaxial cable Connect the cables as shown on the right AUDIO RECEIVER VIDEO L MONO RIGHT VIDEO L MONO RIGHT VIDEO UM RIC TV TUNER O ARO OUTPUT VCR 1 VCR2 DSS our LD 3G 0 9 N OUT SUBWOOFER TAPE MD QUT mono FIRST THINGS FIRST STEP 3 PUT BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE 1 Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote 2 Insert the four batteries matching the and ends of each battery with the symbols in the compartment 3 Replace the cover STEP 4 PLUG IN THE RECEIVER Before you plug in the receiver connect the other components and speakers 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 STEP 5 TURN ON THE RECEIVER Press the POWER butt
38. on on the receiver or any device button on the remote Read on The next section tells you how to operate the receiver Then read the section that takes you on a tour of the receiver and remote control OPERATING THE RECEIVER IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS about the front panel or remote control buttons as you 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST go through this section refer to Chapter 3 Tour of the Receiver 2 OPERATING THE RECEIVER EENE E 3 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER L PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Important In order to safeguard your hearing turn the volume down before turning on your receiver Also unless otherwise specified the buttons mentioned in this chapter are on the remote control OPERATING THE RECEIVER TUNING THE RECEIVER 1 Push the AM FM button to activate the tuner 2 Press the AM FM button again to select the AM or FM band TUNING Press the FF button to move up the AM or FM band Press the REW button to move down the AM or FM band AUTO TUNING Use the SEEK feature to automatically search for stations of sufficient strength Press INPUTeSEEK SEARCH appears in the display Beginning at its current frequency the tuner finds and stops on the next station whose frequency is strong enough to be received To continue the search press INPUTeSEEK again STORING STATIONS IN MEMORY You can store up to 30 AM and FM stations These stations can be stored in random order Use the conveni
39. ormation such as the freguency of the selected station when you press the Fon AM FM button or change the station or the selected component as when you press the VCR2 LD button l oO I DOPRO LOGIC i L R g Z L i TBs L J Function Mode MODE DISPLAYS 5 I T sf The receiver s front panel displays mode information such as H A LL the selected Surround sound mode or the selected Center mode Selected Surround Mode DOPRO LOGIC P H A N T LI r Ius Selected Center Mode 17 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL Your RCA Universal Remote Control is capable of operating most RCA audio and video equipment To use the remote control effectively always aim it directly at your receiver The remote control operates on four batteries included with your system Install them before attempting to operate the remote Be sure to match the and ends of each battery to the symbols shown in the remote s battery compartment BASIC CONTROLS MUTE Turns off the receiver s sound Press again to restore the sound POWER Turns the AM FM receiver off with one press If you have multiple components turned on and not the AM FM receiver pressing POWER once turns off the last component turned on Pressing POWER again turns off all components VOL UP and DOWN Increases or decreases the volume RECEIVER CONTROLS AMeFM Activates the tuner and toggles between the AM band and the FM band C
40. ote commands If it doesn t press AUX then POWER again 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 using the next code listed for the brand of your component until the component responds to the remote commands 36 APPENDIX A CONNECTING THE RECEIVER THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING THE COMPONENTS 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 connect or disconnect any cables Always make sure the color coded plugs match the color of the terminals in which they are inserted The connection cable plugs and jacks are color coded as follows Speaker Terminals Red for positive terminals Black for negative terminals RCA Phono Terminals Red for the right R channel White for the left L channel Yellow for the video V Black for the subwoofer Some units may be supplied with connection plugs that are color coded red and black instead of red and white In this case the black plug takes the place of the white plug POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID AUDIO HUM OR INTERFERENCE Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks Place audio video cables to the sides of the receiver s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect 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 cab
41. ou also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your television outside the U S A e This warranty does not apply See your dealer for details 53 APPENDIX G EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Section Rated Power Output Video Section Left Main Center Right Main at 8 Q Rear Surround at 4 Q Signal to Noise Ratio Channel Separation Input Sensitivity Impedance Muting Attenuation Subwoofer Output Input Sensitivity Impedance VCR 1 VCR 2 LD DSS Output Sensitivity Impedance VCR 1 Video Monitor Freguency Response for VCR 1 VCR 2 LD DSS and Video Monitor Signal to Noise Ratio Crosstalk 3 58 MHz FM Tuner Section Tuner Freguency Range Usable Sensitivity THD 75 kHz Dev Stereo Signal to Noise 65 dBf Stereo Stereo Separation Image Rejection IF Rejection AM Suppression 65 dBf Antenna Input AM Tuner Section Specifications are based on nominal measurements Freguency Range 20 dB Ouieting Signal to Noise Ratio Image Rejection IF Rejection 40 watts 40 watts 40 watts 40 Hz to 20 kHz at 0 9 THD 20 watts 20 watts 50 Hz to 15 kHz 0 9 without Dolby Process 75 dBA 65 dB 1 kHz 45 dB 10 kHz 150 mV 47k Q 65dB 2 0V 0 5V max volume 1 Vp p 75 Q 1 Vp p 75 Q 5 Hz 1 5 dB 10 MHz 3 dB reference 500 kHz 0 dB 45 dB 45 dB 87 5 to 107 9 MHz 15 dBf 0 5 70 dBA 40 dB
42. pe 1 Press TAPE MD 2 Press PLAY To record a tape 1 Turn on the audio source you want to record 2 Press RECORD on the tape player To play a minidisc 1 Press TAPE MD 2 Press PLAY AUDIO RECEIVER 45 APPENDIX A CONNECTING THE RECEIVER ANTENNAS Extend the FM antenna to its full length and adjust it for the best reception After you adjust the AM antenna place it ona level surface or attach it to a wall using the holes in the antenna s base THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e stereo sound from FM stations e mono sound from AM stations TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU MUST HAVE e 1 FM wire antenna included e 1 AM loop antenna included TO CONNECT 1 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below USING THIS CONNECTION FM Wire Antenna To listen to the radio 1 Turn on the receiver 2 Select a band AM FM 3 Turn to the desired frequency 4 Adjust the position of the antenna as needed AM Loop Antenna 46 APPENDIX A CONNECTING THE RECEIVER SPEAKERS All wires must be securely fastened in their terminals A loose connection can cause intermittent sound or noise and can damage your receiver If you are using Surround speakers you must connect both speakers MAIN SPEAKERS e Connect the left main speaker to the MAIN L terminals e Connect the right main speaker to the MAIN R terminals REAR SPEAKERS e Connect the left rear speaker to the REAR L terminal e
43. ps to program your universal remote to control your audio component 1 Turn on the component to be programmed 2 Look up the brand and corresponding code number in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with your remote 3 Press and hold the component button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the component button then press POWER to see if the component responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing the component button then POWER again 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of your component until the component responds to the remote commands This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown 30 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE AUDIO CODES ads Aiwa Akai Denon Dynamic Bass i Realistic Sansui Scott Emerson Fisher Sherwood Sony Hitachi JVC 016 058 030 035 Teac Technics Yamaha Kyocera Lotte NEC Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Nakamichi Onkyo Panasonic Philips Pioneer PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE TO CONTROL A CABLE BOX Refer to the cable box connection page or contact your cable company to hook up your cable box You may be able to program the remote for your remote controllable cable box Use the codes in the code list on the right or on the sheet packed with your remote 1 Turn on the cable box 2