RCA RT2910 Home Theater System User Manual
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1. SAT CGABLE ANALOG AUDIO IN Analog Audio Analog Audio Signals Signals VCR TV Digital Audio in Connection Digital Input Connect components such as DVD players Satellite receiver Cable boxes BD Blu ray Disc players or TVs capable of outputting Dolby Digital Surround Sound or standard PCM Stereo format digital signals Note Blu ray Disc is a trademark of Blu ray Disc Association 5 Connections and Setup Better Surround Placement Location If possible place surround speakers to either side of the listening area not behind it Height If space permits install surround speakers 2 3 feet above viewers This helps to minimize localization effects Aiming Aim surround speakers straight across the room not down at viewers to help create a more open spacious surround sound field Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Alternative Surround Placement Rear wall If rear wall mounting is the only choice aim the speakers at each other A towards the front B or towards the sidewalls C D Experiment with placement until sounds seem to surround you rather than come from behind you Courtesy Dolby Laboratories No adjacent walls Surround speakers can go on stands facing each other to approximate sidewall mounting A or to the sides or rear of the viewing area aimed upwards they can go right on the floor or preferably a few2. Remote A Coaxial digital sential with Subwoofer cable batteries Pig tail antenna wire Audio cable for analog connections Quick start guide User manual AM loop antenna Connections and Setup Positioning Speakers f lt a fo lt lo o Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Ps 1 Left Right Front Speakers Front speakers carry primarily music and sound effects 2 Center In surround mode the center speaker carries most of the dialog as well as music and effects It should be set between the left and right speakers 3 Surround Rear Speakers The surround speakers overall sound balance should be as close as possible to the front speakers Proper placement is vital to establish an evenly distributed sound field 4 Subwoofer A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass effects explosions the rumble of spaceships etc Magnetic Shielding Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distortion Center speaker provided with this unit is magnetically shielded to protect your TV set Setup and Maintenance of the Unit Provides spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated 10 cm 4 lt _ fi cm 4 oo 5 cm a DSRS gt Side View e Do not connect to the AC power cords until all con
3. Connections and Setup Digital Connection Technical Specification Product Dolby Digital Audio Video Receiver Brand RCA Electrical Consumption Power Supply 120V 60Hz This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du OFNECER This Home Theater has earned IX the ENERGY STAR Headset Safety e Do not play your headset at a high volume Hearing experts warn against extended high volume play e If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce volume or discontinue use e You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations e Even if your headset is an open air type designed to let you hear outside sounds don t turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you e Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphone can cause hearing loss The digital audio jacks can accept Dolby Digital Surround Sound or PCM Stereo signals when compatible components are connected This unit provides one optical and one coaxial digital input jacks for the connection of your components that have digital audio outputs e To connect DVD player Satellite receiver Cable box Blu ray player or TV that has a digital audio output use a coaxial digital included or an optical digital cable not included to carry the audio signal and enjoy Dolby Digital soun
4. NIGHT Selects among night mode options DRC ON DRC OFF DRC SOFT which compresses the volume difference between normal voices and sounds such as explosions Available only during Dolby digital signal playback The setting is also available in SETUP MENU 4 TEST TONE Speaker test tone setting Refer to Advanced Sound Control for details 5 SURROUND Selects among digital surround sound effects HALL CHURCH CLUB STADIUM STUDIO STEREO DOLBY PL EMULATION DOLBY PL II MUSIC DOLBY PL II MOVIE depending on input signal 6 DISTANCE Adjusts the speakers listening distance 7 AIVI lt 1 gt e Press lt gt to select among setting items in Setup mode e Press A v to adjust the values when the display shows the setup you want to change e Press OK to confirm your selection 8 LEVEL Speaker level setting Refer to Advanced Sound Control for details 9 SUBWOOFER Selects among subwoofer sound levels BALANCE STRONG POWERFUL or SOFT by pressing A V key after pressing SUBWOOFER The setting is also available in SETUP MENU 11 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built in sound enhancement systems Dolby Digital 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 a more powerful presence than conventional Dolby
5. Service Center To obtain warranty service in the United States or Canada you must first call our Customer Support Center at 1 877 252 6873 during the hours listed in the box below The determination of service will be made by AVC Customer Support PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center for one year from the effective warranty date Such replacement parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair or replacement The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility Packaging and Shipping Instruction When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by AVC LIMITED WARRANTY Your Responsibility 1 You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase 2 These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the United States or Canada 3 Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship and do not extend to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded or damage to product or parts caused by misuse accident im
6. Surround This unit is equipped with Dolby Digital 5 1 channel so that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound Different from Dolby ProLogic in that only four channels Front Left Front Right Centre and Rear are used the new system provides stereo separation of the rear speakers Rear Right Rear Left Adding the subwoofer channel to the 5 channels for bass sounds counted as 0 1 channel results in 5 1 channels or 6 Channels input Dolby Digital for that bring you the most sophisticated sound enjoyment Dolby Pro Logic Il The Pro Logic II mode uses the built in circuit to steer the Left Center Right and Surround left and right channel audio signals and uses all five speakers to play both stereo and Dolby Pro Logic program source such as TV and VCR Dolby Pro Logic Il includes Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Dolby Pro Logic Il Music and Dolby Pro Logic Emulation You can use this mode with any stereo program source such as VCR TV to enjoy multi channel sound experience Front Left S FrontRight Speaker Center Speaker Speaker w x N NS NS NIS Listening el SUMIB OI Zone gt Rear Left Rear Right Speaker Speaker Manufactured under license from XY DOLBY Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DIGITAL PRO LOGIC II Stereo Front Left Front Right Speaker Speaker YZ YZ Listening son
7. feet off the floor such as on end tables B FCC Information For Your Safety The AC power plug is polarized one blade is wider than the other and only fits into AC power outlets one way If the plug won t go into the outlet completely turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way If it still won t fit contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet or use a different one Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature mw CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on apparatus The mains plug is used as disconnect device The mains plug of apparatus should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended use To be completely disconnect the power input the mains plug of apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains Service Information This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques For instructions on how to obtain service refer to the warranty included in this user manual Connecting for Power Make sure you connect all your other electronic components and the speakers before plugging your unit 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
8. of the speakers Channel delay compensates for center or surround speakers that are closer to the listening position than the front speakers Testing and Adjusting Speaker Loudness The TEST TONE button on the remote control allows you to adjust each speaker volume level individually to suit your particular listening environment 1 Press the TEST TONE button 2 A tone will be heard at each speaker one speaker at a time 3 Press the A v button on the remote control to adjust the level of the speaker that is playing the tone at the particular moment The Home Theater s display will also indicate which speaker is playing the tone at any particular moment 4 Press Exit button to exit this mode Adjusting Speaker Loudness Without Using Test Tones 1 To adjust individual speaker volume level press LEVEL on the remote control 2 Continue to press LEVEL on the remote control to select the speaker to be adjusted then press the A V buttons to adjust the level 3 Press Exit button to exit this mode s16 Technical Specifications Amplifier Section RMS Output Power Dolby Digital Mode with 10 Total Harmonic Distortion Front Rear and Center Channel 167 Watts per channel 1kHz 80 Subwoofer Channel 167 Watts 100Hz 80 Total RMS Output Power Dolby Digital mode 1000 W Muting Attenuation 65dB Frequency Response 200Hz 3dB 1KHz ref Subwoofer Frequency Response 25Hz 3dB 80Hz ref Signal to Noise Rat
9. press TEST TONE button on remote control 18 Limited Warranty All warranties implied by state law including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties guarantees agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts In no event shall AVC be liable for consequential or incidental damages No person agent distributor dealer or company is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty or under any statute or law of the United States or Canada or any state thereof is hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts when an action may be brought or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above provisions may not apply to you For more information on other
10. stations are stored or all 60 preset stations 30 for AM and 30 for FM memory locations are full the auto preset programming function will stop Manual Preset 1 Press AM FM to select the desired radio mode 2 Press and hold TUNER TUNER button on the remote control or lt 4 gt gt button on the front panel of the unit until the system tunes in a station 3 Press MEMORY While the Program Preset number is still flashing input your desired preset number using the numeric buttons then press MEMORY to store it Select Preset Stations 1 Press AM FM to enter the Tuner mode with selecting AM or FM band 2 Press 44 gt gt I on the main unit repeatedly or directly press MEM MEM button on the remote control to search for the preset stations Each time you press the button the system tunes in one preset station M Om Tips e When you tune at a weak FM station manually press MONO ST on remote controltoswitchfrom Stereoto Monomode This will reduce the background noise If there is any interference change the antenna s position until ideal sound reception is obtained TV and other electronic devices could be the cause of interference so try to position the antenna away from them GAME 1 Connects audio out jacks of the TV game to the GAME jacks on the front panel of the unit 2 Press the GAME LINE IN button on the front panel repeatedly to select GAME mode LINE IN 1 Connects one end of the 3
11. to match the and ends of each battery to the symbols shown in the remote battery compartment e The batteries are weak 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 The remote control is too far from the main unit move closer General No audio e Make sure the speakers are connected e Check the input connections e Check the power cord connections e Make sure MUTE is off e Make sure the digital setting optical coaxial or analog is correct e Check that the headphone is not inserted No audio from one channel e Check the speaker level setting e Check the speaker wire or external source cable connections Noise occurs when the TV is turned on e The TV is too close to the audio system Not getting audio from all speakers e Check your Surround Mode setting under Advanced Sound Control section of this book Your Home Theater has a number of different SURROUND MODE settings it defaults to modes most suited to the type of audio content being played however you can change these settings Some of these modes such as DOLBY DIGITAL and Dolby PROLOGIC II will cause all speakers to be active while other modes such as STEREO and 3 STEREO will cause your rear speakers to be inactive You can always test your Home Theater amplifier and each speaker by using the built in TEST TONE generator
12. top A or beneath B the TV set Courtesy Dolby Laboratories FCC Information CAUTION N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THELIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE THE PRODUCT CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase
13. 5mm stereo cable not included to the LINE IN connector on the front panel of the unit and the other to the line out or headphone jack on an external source 2 Press GAME LINE IN on the front panel to select LINE IN mode SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER You can set the system to turn off at a preset time so you can fall asleep listening to music You can preset the time in 30 minutes increments Press SLEEP button on the remote control 2 Each time you press SLEEP the minutes display the remaining time changes by 30 minutes 3 When you set the sleep timer SLEEP icon will be shown on the front panel display _ e To change the remaining time press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time To clear the preset sleep time press the SLEEP button until SLP OFF appears 4 Troubleshooting Tips AM FM Operation STEREO indicator is off in FM mode e Adjust the antenna e Press MONO ST button to insure you are not outputting in mono The signal is Mono Severe hum or noise e The signal is too weak Connect an external antenna e Adjust antenna e Reposition antenna away from any electronics There is interference to FM reception e Turn off other electrical unit e g DVD BD CD player near the unit Remote Control Operation The remote control does not operate the unit e No batteries installed included with your system Install the batteries before attempting to operate the remote Be sure
14. O ST Selects between Stereo and Mono sound in FM mode 16 SETUP Enters Setup mode Use lt gt to select among setup options 17 MUTE Mutes all sound 18 VOL VOL Adjusts the volume 19 EXIT Exits the current setting 20 TUNER Tap to decrease the radio frequency in AM FM mode Press and hold to search next available station in descending frequencies 21 Source buttons Selects audio sources 12 Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of the Components You can select the surround mode by pressing SURROUND follow by A key to select among different options HALL CHURCH CLUB STADIUM STUDIO STEREO DOLBY PL EMULATION DOLBY PL II MUSIC DOLBY PL II MOVIE The default surround modes for different components are listed in the table below The unit will keep the last selection in memory Source Input If digital input HDMI If analog input is optical or coaxial is selected selected DVD Dolby Digital Pro Logic II Movie SAT CABLE Dolby Digital Pro Logic II Movie BD Dolby Digital Pro Logic II Movie TV Dolby Digital Pro Logic II Movie AM FM AM FM Stereo VCR N A Pro Logic Il Movie GAME Dolby Digital Pro Logic II Movie LINE IN N A Pro Logic Il Music HDMI and Digital Inputs The Home Theater has two digital audio inputs and three HDMI AV inputs for BD SAT CABLE DVD TV or GAME sources The default input is HDMI IN 1 for BD HDMI IN 2 for SAT CABLE and HDMI IN 3 for DVD Howeve
15. akers FRNT 15ft Center Speaker CNTR 12ft Rear Speakers SURR 10ft Front nt Left Center Right t Cch ch Rch L S Pal Le R S Rear Left Right Center Surround Speaker Setup 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control or front panel to show setup options 2 Press lt gt until CTR YES or SUR YES is displayed 3 Press A V to select between YES and No N Gi Notes e CNTR stands for Center Speaker selection while SURR stands for Surround Speaker selection e By default the Center and Surround Speakers are set to YES If you decide not to use them set the ones you do not intend to use to NO so that the sound performance is not affected Home Theater s Display Dimmer Control 1 Press the SETUP button to show setup options 2 Press lt gt until DIMMER 0 is displayed 3 Press A V to select between 0 and 1 NIGHT Mode Selection Night Mode will limit the volume on loud passages of movies such as action sequences while still allowing you to hear quiet passages such as dialog 1 Press the SETUP button to show setup options 2 Press lt gt until DIMMER 0 or DIMMER 1 is displayed 3 Press A V to select between DIMMER 0 and DIMMER 1 4 It is available only during Dolby Digital signal playback SUBWOOFER Mode Selection 1 Press the SETUP button to show setup options 2 Press lt gt until current SUBWOOFER mode is displayed 3 Press A V toselect amon
16. d quality A separate optical or coaxial cable is needed for each digital connection Coaxial Digital In Audio Connect to coaxial digital output of DVD Cable box Satellite receiver TV or other compatible devices using the Coaxial Digital DVD player _ Cable included ae fh Optical Digital In Audio Connect to optical digital output of Cable box Satellite receiver DVD Blu ray player TV or other compatible devices using the Optical Fiber Cable not included BD DVD SAT CABLE TV GAME BD DVD SAT CABLE TV GAME DIGITAL AUDIO ela TV GAME BD SAT CABLE DVD IN Notes If your TV has digital audio output you can connect it to the corresponding digital audio input of the system instead of using analog connection e Optical and coaxial cables carry only the audio portion of the signal Connecting the Antennas Connect the AM and FM antennas to the AM and FM terminals on the system s back panel They must be hooked up in order to receive clear reception For FM reception extend antenna to its full length For AM reception rotate the antenna horizontally to get better reception Unit Controls Main Unit 1 lt lt gt gt TUNING buttons Tunes in to desired stations in AM FM mode 2 ON STANDBY Turns on off the unit When the unit is turned on the
17. e ol Subwoofer The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from the front speakers and subwoofer speaker Use this mode if you have connected the front speakers only DSP Digital Sound Processor These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real environment such as HALL CHURCH CLUB STADIUM STUDIO STEREO DOLBY PL EMULATION DOLBY PL II MUSIC DOLBY PL II MOVIE DSP automatically converts analog audio signals to digital ones which enables you to adjust the sound without degrading the sound quality Different modes will give you different feels of size and types of listening environment Press SUBWOOFER follow by A key to select the subwoofer effects level according to you needs Four settings are available SOFT BALANCE STRONG and POWERFUL 15 Care and Maintenance Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance Cleaning the exterior Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft dust cloth or with a slightly damp leather chamois Never use strong solvents Important Battery Information Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control for more than one month Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries Dispose of batteries in the proper manner according to provincial and local regulations Any battery may leak electr
18. e you selected will be shown on the display Notes e Your unit has a built in tuner Just connect the appropriate antenna to the back of the unit and you will be able to listen to radio stations For details please refer to Radio section Connections at the back panel can be interchanged depending on whether sources have the same audio input Example Connecting a Blu ray Player 1 Connect the HDMI output of Blu ray player to HDMI IN 1 jack on the rear panel of the unit 2 Press ON STANDBY on the front panel of the unit or press ONeOFF on the remote control to switch on the unit 3 Press BD on the main unit or remote control to select BD source 4 Switch ON the Blu ray player and start playback Set the SURROUND mode if needed see Advanced Sound Control for details vI Example Connecting a TV to a digital input 1 If TV has an optical digital audio output connect it to the OPTICAL jack on the rear panel of the unit 2 Press ON OFF on the remote control to switch on the unit 3 Press TV button to select TV mode Press the SETUP button to show setup options Press lt gt unit DIMMER O DIMMER 1 CTR YES CTR NO SUR YES SUR NO or ANALOG are displayed 6 Press A V to select among HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 OPTICAL COAXIAL ANALOG to match your connection OPTICAL Your selection will be stored for future use automatically 7 Switch on the TV RADIO The unit has a built in tuner
19. g BALANCE STRONG POWERFUL or SOFT is scrolled once Restore To Factory Defaults If you want to restore all settings to their factory defaults please do the following Press and hold the SETUP button on the front panel for 10 seconds at which time a message will be displayed indicating that a factory reset is occurring You can then stop pressing the SETUP button Warning All factory defaults will be restored except for your radio station presets Many BD Live compatible discs require content to be downloaded onto USB flash drive in order to access the available BD Live features A USB flash drive with free space gt 1GB needs to be inserted prior to inserting the BD Live compatible disc 17 Limited Warranty AVC MULTIMEDIA AVC makes the following limited warranty This limited warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non commercial use of the product One Year Parts amp Labor Warranty AVC products purchased in the United States or Canada are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase If the unit fails to conform to this warranty we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and products at AVC s sole discretion During a period of one year from the effective warranty date AVC will provide when needed service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated
20. io 65dB Dolby Digital mode AM Tuner Section Frequency Response 2kHz 6dB 1kHz ref Usable Sensitivity 800uV m S N 20dB Signal to Noise 38dB IF Rejection 35dB FM Tuner Section Frequency Response 12kHz 3dB 1kHz ref Quieting 24dBu Signal to Noise 60dB stereo 65dB mono IF Rejection 50dB Dimensions H x W x D mm Unit 69 x 430 x 325 Front and Surround Speakers 120 x 110 x 96 Center Speaker 120 x 180 x 96 Subwoofer 370 x 180 x 330 20 Operating Your Unit Selecting Source When one of the SOURCE buttons on the front panel or on the remote control is pressed the corresponding input will be activated The unit acts as a switching device between all the sources that are plugged into it Example 1 If you have connected a DVD player to HDMI IN 3 DVD jack on the unit press DVD on the front panel or on the remote control to receive the sounds transmitted by the DVD Example 2 If a VCR is connected to the VCR jack of the unit press VCR on the front panel or on the remote control the sound from the VCR will be selected You can connect up to 9 audio sources to this amplifier SOURCE SOURCE buttons Corresponding buttons on on remote connector at the front panel control rear panel BD BD HDMIIN 1 SAT CABLE SAT CAB HDMI IN 2 DVD DVD HDMI IN 3 TV TV TV AM FM AM FM built in VCR VCR VCR GAME LINE IN GAME LINE IN LINE IN amp GAME jacks on the front panel The source nam
21. n a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over A Portable Cart Warning Connections and Setup AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna e Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time e Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as the power cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Additional safety information e Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Always leave sufficient space around the product for ventilation Do not place productin or onabed rug ina bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow through vent openings Do not place lighted candles cigarettes cigars etc on the product Connect power cord only to AC power source as marked on the product Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the product Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet This product does not contain customer serviceable components If your product operates on batteries adhere to the following precautions A Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type inserted inco
22. nections are completed e Donotuseyoursetimmediately aftertransferring it from a cold place to a warm place there is risk of condensation Donot expose your set to water and excessively high temperatures e After having disconnected your set clean the case with a soft cloth or with a slightly damp leather chamois Never using strong solvents Protect your Components from Overheating e Donotblockventilation holes in any component Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Donotstack components directly on top of each other e Do not place the unit near other components that generate heat such as heating vents e Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand e Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not affect other components If you have a satellite receiver you should place it on the top shelf Front Speaker Placement For best results follow the speaker placement below Alignment Align the center speaker evenly with A or slightly behind B the left and right speakers but not ahead of them j Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Angle Place the left and right speakers to form a 45 degree angle with your favorite viewing position to duplicate the soundtrack mixer s perspective Height The three front speakers should be as close as possible to the same height This often requires placing the center speaker directly on
23. olyte if mixed with a different battery type if inserted incorrectly if all batteries are not replaced at the same time if disposed of in fire or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged Safety Precautions Never open the cabinet under any circumstances Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained technician Never operate this product with the cabinet removed Do not touch the player with wet hands If any liquid enters the player cabinet take the player to a trained technician for inspection e The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping and splashing No object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus No naked flame sources such as lighted candles shall be placed on the apparatus Need more help Please visit online help at http www RCAav com 19 Remote Controls 10 MEM MEM Selects programmed stations in AM FM mode 11 TUNER Tap to increase the radio frequency in AM FM mode Press and hold to search next available station in ascending frequencies 12 EQ buttons Selects among preset equalizer mode POP FLAT JAZZ CLASSIC ROCK BASS and TREBLE Press the corresponding button to select the desired sound mode This function is only available in Stereo mode 13 Number buttons Directly accesses a preset station in AM FM mode 14 MEMORY Stores stations as preset stations in AM FM mode 15 MON
24. products and services please visit our web site at www RCAav com Important Also keep your Bill of Sale as proof of purchase INGO EI NO sictea tracer ince ntnicasntn es deat TYPE OISE tr mien nar arenes E E eenteerierrr Serial nO eseeseseessesseseessesserseesssserseesssssrerssessernroseoseeneesseserseesses Date purchasedissiniinesnsnnininnaranaseuonnus Product name ih 2 Leica MO repann nain n iS Dealer NaMe ssssessessesssssseseesssesessrssesserseessoseeneessenseserosesseeneesesss FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR PLEASE VISIT WWW RCAav com Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice 22
25. proper operation or maintenance or use in violation of instructions provided with the product or to product which has been altered or modified without authorization of AVC or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed Out of Warranty In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired please contact our Customer Support Center at 1 877 252 6873 1 800 506 5746 or www RCAav com Hours Monday Thursday 9am 7pm Friday 9am 5pm Saturday 9am NOON Eastern time Important You are responsible for any transportation shipping or insurance relative to the return of product to our Product Returns Center 21 Operating Your Unit 3 Repeat step 2 to tune to another radio station 4 To prematurely stop the searching function press TUNER or TUNER button on the remote control 5 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL VOL Manual Tuning Press TUNER or TUNER button on the remote control or lt or gt gt button on the front panel of the unit repeatedly to tune a desired frequency Automatic Preset Programming The unit can preset 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations Before tuning make sure to turn down the volume 1 Press AM FM to enter the AM FM mode 2 Press and hold AM FM for two seconds to start automatic preset programming 3 Radio frequencies will be browsed and radio stations stored automatically When all the available radio
26. r if you need to assign a source to a different input 1 Select the source DVD SAT CABLE BD TV or GAME 2 Press the SETUP button to show setup options 3 Press lt gt until HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 OPTICAL COAXIAL or ANALOG is displayed 4 Press A toselectamong HDMI 1 HDMI2 HDMI 3 OPTICAL COAXIAL ANALOG different source will have different available inputs for selection to match your connection Your selection will be stored for future use automatically You have the capability to change audio inputs for the SAT CABLE BD TV or GAME sources Source Default input BD HDMI IN 1 BD HD1 SAT CABLE HDMI IN 2 SAT HD 2 DVD HDMI IN 3 DVD HD 3 TV Rear Analog TV ANLG AM FM Built in tuner VCR Rear Analog VCR GAME Front Analog GAME FRNT LINE IN Front Analog LINE IN Analog Inputs The Home Theater has four analog audio inputs TV VCR GAME and LINE IN Note To play Dolby Prologic II Movie sound when listening to an analog audio source press the SURROUND buttons until Dolby PL II MOVIE appears on the Display To play Dolby Digital sound the source must be connected to the unit via HDMI Optical or Coaxial terminals Fine Setting of the Speakers All the basic settings have already been preset for the speakers included in the box Also to make the surround sound more effective and suit the acoustic conditions in your listening room you may need to delay the signal coming from some
27. rrectly or if all batteries are not replaced at the same time B Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if disposed ofin fire oranattemptis made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged C Discard leaky batteries immediately Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury When discarding batteries be sure to dispose of them in a proper manner according to your state provincial and local regulations D Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like 1 Uncoil the antenna wire and locate the base end of the AM antenna 2 Press down on the antennas tab to open the terminal 3 Insert the antenna wires into the terminal and release the tabs to secure the wires in place 4 Make sure the white wire on the AM loop antenna is inserted into the AM loop terminal and the other wire is inserted into the ground loop terminal Connecting the speakers Speaker wires are color coded to match the terminals Connect the speaker wire from the back of each speaker to the corresponding color terminal at the back of the unit Press down the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire Release the tab to lock wire in the terminal When connecting the speakers make sure the polarities speaker wire to on the unit For example red wire to red terminal on the unit of speaker wires and terminals match If the cords are reversed the sound will be distorted Do not let
28. that allows for AM FM radio function Connect the FM antenna and the AM loop antenna at the back of the unit Rotate the AM loop for better reception U A Automatic Tuning 1 Press AM FM 2 Press and hold TUNER or TUNER button on the remote control or lt or gt gt button on the front panel of the unit until the auto searching starts Searching stops when the system tunes in a station Once the FM station that broadcasts Stereo sound is found STEREO is displayed 13 Advanced Sound Control Speaker Configurations You can also change the setup of the speakers Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound For optimum surround experience measure the distance between the speaker and your favorite listening position Press DISTANCE to adjust the speakers distance values 1 Press the DISTANCE button to show setup options 2 Continue to press the DISTANCE button until the speaker you want to adjust is displayed 3 Press A V to change the speaker settings Your selection will be stored automatically 4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to set up the next speaker You may adjust the distance within the following ranges Front Speaker distance FRNT 0 25ft Center Speaker distance CNTR 0 25ft Rear Speaker distance SURR 0 20ft 5 When set up is done wait for five seconds to automatically save your settings or press any buttons to save your selection and set up mode Factory Default Speaker Distance Settings Front Spe
29. the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol is provided on the bottom panel of unit Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage IMPORTANT The power cord can be unplugged to turn off the main power to the unit It should also be easily accessible in an emergency e Leave sufficient space around the appliance to allow adequate ventilation 10cm on either side and at the back as well as 7cm above it are ideal WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Connections and Setup Connecting to HDMI Components ae Note This product will play audio from HDMI connected products TV with HDMI WI PEUN while also passing on the video signal to a HDMI connected TV Satellite Receiver or Cable Box Blu ray Disc Player lo o o Lo eU a
30. the speaker wires touch each other it will damage the Home Theater s amplifier Front Speakers Center Speaker Right Left Subwoofer m G D D fed 5 w S9 ws oN o D v gt Purple and Black wl ae QF ow D D 5 D A 2a a i SPEAKERS SR SL sus CEN FRE FL SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT Use this jack on N y the rear panel to connect an active subwoofer Grey and Black Right Left Rear Speakers Surround Sound Blue and Black other than the one supplied User Manual RT2910 O e a N GAME LINE IN It s important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time Connections and Setup e One main unit e One remote control with batteries e Onepairoffrontspeakers one pairofrear speakers one center speaker and one subwoofer e One pig tail antenna wire e One AM loop antenna e One coaxial digital cable e One pair of audio cable for analog connections e One English one French amp one Spanish user manuals e One English French amp Spanish quick start guides Left and right rear speakers Left and right front speakers Center speaker a gt
31. unit will go to the mode it was in before powered off 3 l lt lt gt gt I PRESET buttons Selects preset stations in AM FM mode Selects item to be set in SETUP MENU 4 GAME jacks Connects game consoles or other AV products that have AUX audio outputs 5 LINEIN Connects portable audio devices or other AV products that have a LINE OUT jack 6 4 Y SURROUND buttons Selects among digital surround sound effects HALL CHURCH CLUB STADIUM STUDIO STEREO DOLBY PL EMULATION DOLBY PL II MUSIC DOLBY PL II MOVIE depending on input signal Adjusts value in SETUP MENU 7 DVD TV SAT CABLE AM FM VCR BD and GAME LINE IN SOURCE buttons Selects sound source 8 Headphone jack 9 MASTER VOLUME Adjusts the volume 10 SETUP Enters or quits the SETUP menu 10 Remote Controls wae a a 990 EH 8 0 E 3 Q Q my 14 0 5 s BY 9 OA 16 A H e SOQ FR 7 gt A A eN VOL MEM VOL MEM 20 _ C H 11 POP FLAT JAZZ 12 CLASSIC ROCK i AMIFM GAMEILINE IN BD a O5 OS QS VCR DVD BASS TREBLE SATICAB SOURCE RCR192A B2 Install two AAA batteries in the remote control prior to use NOTE Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like 1 ON OFF Turns on off the unit 2 SLEEP Selects sleep time 3
32. www RCAav com Printed in China 811 AV6291W130 Important Safety Instructions Please read and save for future reference Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product however as with any electronic product precautions should be observed during handling and use e Read these instructions e Keep these instructions e Heed all warnings e Follow all instructions e Do not use this apparatus near water e Clean only with a dry cloth e Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions e Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus Including amplifiers that produce heat e Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your wall outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet e Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus e Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer e Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus Whe
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