RCA RP-9990 Speaker User Manual
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1. What your warranty covers Any defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase One year The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do Provide you with a new or at our option a refurbished unit The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product s warranty period How to make a warranty claim e Properly pack your unit Include any cables etc which were originally provided with the product We recommend using the original carton and packing materials Remove cassette tapes or CDs from unit before shipping asthere will not be returned e Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale Also print your name and address and a description of the defect Send standard UPS or its equivalent to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Product Exchange Center 32B Spur Drive El Paso Texas 79906 Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty nsure your shipment in case of loss of damage Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls For additional information a2. suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 0345 4 when ordering copies precautions Never open the cabinet under any circumstances Never operate this product with the cabinet removed Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained service technician e Do not touch the pick up lens which is located inside the disc compartment Also to keep dust from collecting on the pick up lens do not leave the compartment door open for an extended period of time If the lens becomes dirty clean it with a soft brush or use an air blower brush designed for camera lenses e Do not touch the player with wet hands If any liquid enters the player cabinet take the player to a trained service technician for inspection e This Compact Disc Player uses a laser to read the music on the disc The laser mechanism corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a traditional record player Although this product incorporates a laser pick up lens it is completely safe when operated according to directions 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 i
3. Contents RP9990 1 Safety Precautions we 2 important Information sss d pr ecaution s we 2 for your safety 2 important battery Information 2 ser vice information eene 2 For Your Records eneeeeeeeeeenennnnnnnnn 2 Table of Contents eeeeeeeeeeeeeennns 3 First Thin gs Fir St eren nenne 4 Un pack thre System nci iiia 4 Check for MO St usr e iiec erint 4 Chio Sea Eo cat On eter ette 4 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 5 rear panel connection 2 5 LI aD cd 5 2 e wD surround speakers 80h m 5 speakers r c l amp oh m 5 subwoofer volume control 5 ac voltageselectors switch 5 connecting speakers 6 GEN ERAL HINTS FOR CONNECTING 6 CONNECTING THE FRONT SPEAKERS 6 CONNECTING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS 6 POSITION IN G SPEAKERS aiit 7 GEN ERAL HIN TS FOR POSITIONING TH E SPEAKERS icon etateoto taie tinto risa thia ta iere POSITIONING THE CEN TER SPEAKER POSITIONING THE FRONT SPEAKERS i POSITIONING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS 7 CONNECTING FOR POWER enne 7 Gen er al Controls eere 8 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ne 8 POWER ON STAN DBY 5 into es 8 3 MUTELED INDICATOR E
4. E BLACK WIRE BLACK WIRE BLACK WIRE G GREY WIRE SURROUND SPEAKERS BLACK WIRE general hintsfor connecting 1 At the rear of the speakers you will find two quick connect terminals a black one marked and a red one for the Front Speaker or a white one for the Surround Speaker or a blue one for center speaker marked Speaker wires are identified with different colors so that you can distinguish between them In order to prevent improper phasing between the speakers be sure to make the same connection at both ends of the speaker wires match the wire colors to the corresponding speaker terminals To connect the speaker wire push and hold the speaker terminal tab down to insert the wire release the tab to lock the wire in the terminal Make sure the insulation is completey removed form the ends of the speaker wires at all connection points connecting thefront speakers 1 Connect the Right Front Speaker to the Front Speaker R terminals on the back of the main unit and the Left Front Speaker to the Front Speaker L terminals Center Front Speaker to the Front Speaker C terminals Make sure the and cables are connected to the correct Front Speaker terminals which are to and to Plug the Remote Control Sensor wire into the REMOTE SENSOR INPUT on the back panel connecting thesurround speakers 1 Connect the Right Surround Speaker to the Surround
5. RP9990 1 USER S GUIDE RP 9990 DO LBY PRO L eucuare AM PLIFIER IN A SU BMONONMM is IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION CONCERNING RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE This device generates and uses radio frequency RF energy and if not installed and used properly this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Computing Device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on try to correct the interference by one of 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 Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference e Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits If these measures do not eliminate the interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional
6. SPEAKERS es C BLACK BLUE WIRE 1 FRONT SPEAKERS BLACK GREY WIRE 2 Be a Pack Rat It isa good idea to keep the box and all of the packing materials your system came with in case you need to store move or ship the unit at a later date 10 10 00 11 51 AM SETTING UP THE SYSTEM rear panel connection aux Connect the audio output typically the AUX OUT from an existing audio output amplifier or receiver here Audio sources connected to the receiver or amplifier can be heard through the RP9990 cd Connect the audio output from a CD player here The audio from the CD player can be heard through the TH900 tv Connect the audio output from a TV here The audio from the TV can be heard through the TH900 SURROUND SPEAKERS 8 o h m Connect the supplied Left and Right Surround Speakers here spea ker s R c I 4 oh m Connect the supplied Right and Center and Left Front Speakers here SUBWOOFER VOLUME CONTROL You can adjust the subwoofer s output power by rotating the subwoofer volume control at the back of the unit RP9990 1 5 ol SURROUND SPEAKERS SPEAKERS R L R c L Q SUBWOOFER MIN MAX VOLUME 10 10 00 11 51 AM Setting upthe system RP9990 2 Connecting speaker s FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER BLUE WIRE RED WIRE RED WIRE EN KN bg REMOTE SENSOR INPUT SURROUND SPEAKERS GREY WIR
7. Speaker R terminals at the back of the main unit and the Left Surround Speaker to the Surround Speaker L terminals Make sure the and cables are connected to the correct Surround Speaker terminals which are to and to 10 10 00 11 55 AM Setting upthe system RP9990 2 positioning speaker s a FRONT SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKER general hintsfor positioning th e speakers Avoid placing the speakers in a corner or on the floor asthis will accentuate the bass excessively Placing the speakers behind curtains furniture or other obstacles will reduce the high frequency response thereby reducing the stereo effect considerably For the best performance the listener should have an unobstructed view of the speakers Each room has different acoustic properties and options for speaker placement are often limited You can find the best position for your speakers by experimenting In general the speakers should be arranged as symmetrically as possible within the room positioning thecenter speaker The Center Speaker should be placed centrally between the Front Speakers e g underneath or on top of the TV The best height for the Center Speaker is at ear level while the listener is seated Do not put anything in front of the Center speaker to block the path of the Remote Control and affect the sensor performance Positioning thefront speakers The Front Speakers should be arranged so that viewe
8. VOLUME 8 SURROUND MODE m8 AUDIO SOURCE TV CD AUX 8 Lers led Jd IG EOD T erter corte it tese deca 8 Using theremotecontrol 9 battery installation eret 9 gen eral CoN Ur ONS gireidi 9 PO WOM TE A T 9 MU CC iicicistcsenccccscnsiveresecessinsusesocssesiasececcesacetasianesecscceneti 9 COV 9 GO tivated ni evene ten erae A 9 BU X discedere normal center phantom center DY p SS test tone SUIT TO UT d Cf gt ssisdi cs sccsazasccdgasteasiassisaevacichaacasanseassaacea 9 Cen ter CH PEPE E EES E AEE E 9 balance reset iier eera EEA eines 9 ba lance fs E EE E T 9 a EEE CE A E E AE A EE 9 A EE a AT AEE E EEEE SS 9 audio E E EEA 9 WO E E E E 9 using th e system Pro Logic mode NORMAL mode 10 phantom mode 10 selecting th ePro Logic mode iu 10 troubleshootingtips eren u equipment specification s nn 2 careand maintenance eere 2 LI OX 13 limited warranty 1 backcover 10 10 00 11 51 AM First Things Fir st RP9990 1 Un pack the system Unpack the system and its accessories You should have one subwoofer two front speakers two surround speakers one center speaker with remote control sensor one remote control five speaker wires e built in cable for remote contro
9. battery compartment door CENTER TREBLE CO C9 O C9 SURROUND BASS T BALANCE BALANCE General Controls CO C9 POWER When the system is in Standby mode press RESET vw the POWER button to switch unit ON or back to C C Standby MUTE Press to mute on or off the sound ne TV Select the TV input RP oA CD Select the CD input AUX Select the AUX input NORMAL CENTER Select the Dolby Pro Logic Normal Center mode PHANTOM CENTER Select the Dolby Pro Logic Phantom Center mode BYPASS Press to select Bypass 2CH mode TEST TONE Pressto begin the TEST TONE function while in ggPro Logic mode Press any key to stop the TEST TONE funcion SURROUND To adjust the Surround level BALANCE To adjust the balance level BALANCE RESET To reset the balance level CENTER To adjust the Center level BASS To adjust the Bass level TREBLE To adjust the Treble level In Your Sights A The remote control works by line of sight which means LEVEL RESET To reset the audio level that for best results you should aim the remote directly VOL To adjust the master volume level at the front of the Center Speaker RP9990 2 4 10 10 00 11 55 AM Using th e system pro logic mode Choose this feature when playing movies and music encoded with Dolby Surround such as Laser Disc Video cassettes and certain compact discs Many current TV br
10. d from the listener s position the speaker connected to the Front Speaker L terminals of the main unit is to the left and the speaker connected to LJ CRT CENTER SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKER SUBWOOFER SURROUND SPEAKER the Front Speaker R terminals is to the right of the listener This can be checked with the balance control on the remote control The optimum height for the Front Speakers is attained when the high frequency drivers tweeters are at ear level while the listener is seated NOTE To avoid magnetic interference with the picture on your TV do not position the front speakers too close to the TV positioning thesurround speaker The Surround Speakers connected to the Surround Speaker L terminals of the main unit should be to the left of the listener and the speaker connected to the Surround Speaker R terminals should be to the right The Surround Speakers should face each other and be aligned with or behind the listener Using wall brackets you can mount the Surround Speakers to the wall The recommended mounting height is 5 6 feet from the floor Connecting for power Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet 10 10 00 11 55 AM General Controls RP9990 2 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION POWER ON standby The power on off function has two modes of operation 1 Manual Press the POWER button to turn the system on and off When the POWER button is in the off OUT position the system does not re
11. er play a Dolby Surround encoded material Make sure the volume on the television is turned down completely then adjust the volume on the main unit to the desired level 10 10 00 11 55 AM Troubleshooting tips Problem Solution System doesn t turn on Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet Unplug the unit for a moment and then plug it back in e Check the outlet by plugging in another device No sound e Adjust volume setting e Check for proper connection of speaker wires Make sure you ve selected the correct function AUX TV or CD Make sure volume is not muted To deactivate press MUTE on the remote Remote control doesn t work Make sure the audio system is plugged into a working AC outlet Make sure that the batteries are correctly installed in the remote control Make sure batteries in the remote are okay Replace weak batteries e Point the remote directly at the front of the center speaker s RCA logo while pressing the buttons e Move closer to the unit with the remote control Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the unit Make sure main unit power button is pressed into Standby mode RP9990 3 1 10 10 00 11 55 AM equipment specifications Operating Voltage 120 4 10 VAC 60 Hz Left Center Right at 4 10 Watts 10 Watts 10 Watts 0 9 THD 1 KHz Rear Surround at 8 5 Watts 5 Watts 0 9 THD 1 KHz Subwo
12. l Ch eck for moisture Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows on a cold day it can also form on the inside of your stereo causing it to malfunction Some situations in which condensation might form include the following Immediately after a heater has been turned on e na steamy or very humid room e When the system is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm moist one for example in moving the stereo from a cool air conditioned room to an outside porch on a humid summer day If moisture forms inside the unit it may not operate properly To correct the problem turn off the power and wait about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate Choose a Location These guidelines should be followed when deciding on a place to put your stereo system Choose a level solid surface Don t place it on a soft surface such as carpeting or foam rubber Choose a location away from direct sunlight radiators air ducts and other sources of heat e Avoid locations that are subject to moisture mechanical vibration shock or excessive dust Make sure that the location has adequate air circulation Good ventilation is essential to protect the system from internal heat build up To avoid color interference the unit should also be placed at least one to two feet from the television SUBWOOFER REMOTE CONTROL sD CENTER SPEAKER WITH REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR SURROUND
13. oadcasts are also encoded with Dolby Surround Sound Pro Logic Sound by adding a center channel speaker to the main and surround speakers stablizes the action occurring at the center of the screen The Pro Logic system recaptures the full richness and depth of a Dolby Surround encoded film for enjoyment in the comfort of your own home There are two different Center mode options when using the Pro Logic Feature NORMAL and PHANTOM normal mode In the NORMAL mode the low frequency sounds occuring out of the center speaker would normally be routed to the right and left main speakers Because this system uses a subwoofer to produce most of the low frequency sounds the low frequency sounds are directed to the subwoofer phantom mode In the PHANTOM mode all sound that would normally be routed to the CENTER channel speaker is routed equally to left and right main speaker This creates the illusion that the sound is coming from the area centered between the main speakers The CENTER SPEAKER is not used in this mode RP9990 2 5 selecting the pro logic mode 1 Turn the main unit on and select the input SOURCE 2 Press the SURROUND MODE button on front panel or the NORMAL CENTER button on the remote control 3 Select the desired mode NORMAL PHANTOM and BYPASS by pressing SURROUND MODE on the front panel or the representative key on the remote control 4 f the source is a Hi Fi Stereo VCR or Laser Disc Play
14. ofer Power 20 Watts Muting Attenuation 50 dB Frequency Response 40 20KHz 3dB Input Sensitivity 200 mV Signal to Noise Ratio 60 65 dB 1 KHz Cross Talk 60 dB 1 KHz Specifications are based on nominal measurements Careand maintenance CleaningtheExterior Disconnect the system from AC power before deaning the exterior of the system with a soft dust doth NOTE Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol paint thinner gasoline or benzine etc to dean the unit RP9990 3 2 10 10 00 11 55 AM A L AC selector switch 5 L C R S LED Indicator 8 AUX 5 9 Left Speaker 5 Level Reset 9 B M Balance 47 9 Mute Button 8 9 Balance Reset 9 Battery Installation 9 Bass 47 9 P Bypass 3 Positioning Center Speaker 7 C Positioning Front Speaker 7 Positioning Surround Speaker 7 Care and Maintenance 12 Power On Standby 8 9 CD 5 9 Prologic Mode 9 10 Center 47 9 Prologic Normal 9 10 Center Speaker 4 Prologic Phantom 9 10 Connecting AC power 7 Connecting AUX 5 R Connecting CD 5 Connecting Center Speaker 5 Connecting Front Speaker 5 Connecting Surround Speaker 5 Connecting TV 5 Remote Control 4 Remote Control Function 9 S Source 8 9 e Subwoofer 4 Surround Mode 8 9 Equi t ificati 12 quipment Specifications Surround Speaker 4 F Front Speaker 4 T Test Tone 9 I Treble 9 Troubleshooting 11 Index 13 TV 5 9 V Volume 8 9 W Wires 4 RP9990 3 3 10 10 00 11 55 AM LIMITED Warranty
15. sk your dealer nstallation and set up service adjustments Batteries Damage from misuse or neglect Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products Products purchased or serviced outside the USA Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration 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 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the USA This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information X THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS Model Number RP 9990 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc TBD Trademark s Registered Printed in China Mage s Registrada s Marque s d pos e s RP9990 3 4 10 10 00 11 55 AM
16. spond to commands from the remote control 2 Remote ON STANDBY Press the POWER button to turn the system on The system can then be turned off and back on again by remote control muteled indicator 1 The STANDBY MUTE LED flashes when the audio muting is activated volume Press the or button to adjust the Volume level up or down surround mode Press to select the SURROUND MODE and the LED indicator will light The system will recall the previous Pro Logic mode NORMAL PHANTOM or BYPASS AUDIO SOURCE TV CD AUX Press repeatedly to select the input source AUX TV or CD The corresponding LED indicator will light Il c r s led INDICATOR When press remote control Test Tone Key in the Pro Logic normal mode the LED will light in cycle L C R S L When press remote control Test Tone Key in the Pro Logic Phantom mode the LED will be light in cycle L R S L When in Bypass the LED won t be lit To cancel the TEST TONE function press Surround Source button on the front panel or the remote control except the following CENTER LEVEL J SURROUND 4 VOLUME J or BALANCE Ov Oc Oma On Os Oc OwOcow Surround Mode Volume CJ CO Dossier 10 10 00 11 55 AM Using theremote control Battery Installation 1 Open the battery compartment door 2 Insert 2 AA size batteries as indicated on the back of the remote control 3 Close the
17. t 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 important battery information f you re not going to use your remote control for a month or more be sure to remove batteries because they can leak and damage the unit Dispose of batteries in the proper manner according to federal state and local regulations Any battery may leak electrolyte 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 Discard leaky batteries immediately Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury ser viceinformation This produc should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques for your records In the event that service should be required you may need both the Model number and the serial number In the space below record the date and place of purchase and the serial number Model No RP 9990 AUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE TI Date of Purchase READ WITHIN THE DO NOT REMOVE Coven n Place of Purchase WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Serial No DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT DET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE RP9990 1 2 10 10 00 11 51 AM Table of
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