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...to the warranty included in appropriate servicing techniques. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. For Your Records In the event that may cause undesired operation. Remote Control No. For instructions on different branch circuits. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P....unit), try to bypass this Guide Technical Specification Product: Dolby Digital Audio video receiver Brand: RCA Model: RT2380 / RT2380BK Electrical current consumption Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz Power consumption: 135 Watts IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson ...
...to the warranty included in appropriate servicing techniques. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. For Your Records In the event that may cause undesired operation. Remote Control No. For instructions on different branch circuits. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P....unit), try to bypass this Guide Technical Specification Product: Dolby Digital Audio video receiver Brand: RCA Model: RT2380 / RT2380BK Electrical current consumption Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz Power consumption: 135 Watts IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson ...
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...Control EN Sound Enhancement Systems 18 Getting Started Fine Setting of Components 19 Unpacking the Receiver 2 Fine Setting of the Speakers 20 Unpacking the Speakers 2 Advanced Setting 20 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3 Set ... 23 Connecting the Subwoofer 6 Safety precautions 23 Positioning your Speaker 7 Headset safety 23 Front Speaker Placement 7 Don't infringe 23 Preferred Surround Placement 8 Equipment Specifications 23 Advanced Setting 8 Test Tone / Channel Balance 9 Connecting for Power 9 Limited Warranty (U.S 24 Using Headphones...
...Control EN Sound Enhancement Systems 18 Getting Started Fine Setting of Components 19 Unpacking the Receiver 2 Fine Setting of the Speakers 20 Unpacking the Speakers 2 Advanced Setting 20 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3 Set ... 23 Connecting the Subwoofer 6 Safety precautions 23 Positioning your Speaker 7 Headset safety 23 Front Speaker Placement 7 Don't infringe 23 Preferred Surround Placement 8 Equipment Specifications 23 Advanced Setting 8 Test Tone / Channel Balance 9 Connecting for Power 9 Limited Warranty (U.S 24 Using Headphones...
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...AM loop antenna one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCA connectors; • one instruction book; • one safety leaflet; • one Quick Connection Guide one Video cable One Remote Control Unpacking The Speakers • one set of speakers including 1 set... wires including: Front Speakers Center Speaker 1 X green/grey striped 1 X red/grey striped wire wire for center speaker for front right speaker Rear Speakers (Surround Sound) Subwoofer 1 X white/grey striped wire for front left speaker 1 X purple/grey striped wire for subwoofer 1 X blue/grey striped wire for rear...
...AM loop antenna one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCA connectors; • one instruction book; • one safety leaflet; • one Quick Connection Guide one Video cable One Remote Control Unpacking The Speakers • one set of speakers including 1 set... wires including: Front Speakers Center Speaker 1 X green/grey striped 1 X red/grey striped wire wire for center speaker for front right speaker Rear Speakers (Surround Sound) Subwoofer 1 X white/grey striped wire for front left speaker 1 X purple/grey striped wire for subwoofer 1 X blue/grey striped wire for rear...
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.... • Allow adequate ventilation when placing your receiver. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 7 Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control • Do not connect to the + and EN - To use the remote • Do not use strong solvents. Arrange the components so that generate heat such as follows: condensation. 1. signs in...
.... • Allow adequate ventilation when placing your receiver. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 7 Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control • Do not connect to the + and EN - To use the remote • Do not use strong solvents. Arrange the components so that generate heat such as follows: condensation. 1. signs in...
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... TUNER - NOTE The remote control button CLEAR, MENU and GUIDE do not function for this receiver but can 6. LEVEL 13 Speaker LEVEL setting and Test tone. SUBWOOFER Selects among surround sound settings: DOLBY PL II EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC, DOLBY PL II MOVIE, 5 6 STEREO, DISCO, STADIUM, THEATER, JAZZ CLUB, ARENA,...section on pg. 20 for easy control of external devices that are only for details. 12. ON•OFF Turns the receiver and other RCA and Thomson products. 11 and TUNER + keys to tune down or up the radio frequency. • Press SAVE to activate the preset station...
... TUNER - NOTE The remote control button CLEAR, MENU and GUIDE do not function for this receiver but can 6. LEVEL 13 Speaker LEVEL setting and Test tone. SUBWOOFER Selects among surround sound settings: DOLBY PL II EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC, DOLBY PL II MOVIE, 5 6 STEREO, DISCO, STADIUM, THEATER, JAZZ CLUB, ARENA,...section on pg. 20 for easy control of external devices that are only for details. 12. ON•OFF Turns the receiver and other RCA and Thomson products. 11 and TUNER + keys to tune down or up the radio frequency. • Press SAVE to activate the preset station...
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...video) on the receiver, press the SOURCE EN buttons on the main unit repeatedly until VCR is in standby mode. Example 2: Based on the remote control to receive the sounds and images transmitted by the DVD. • Standby: when the receiver is selected or press AUX 1 (VCR) on the... remote control. On the remote control, press the ON•OFF button twice within 2 seconds. • The receiver draws a small amount of the receiver, press the SOURCE...
...video) on the receiver, press the SOURCE EN buttons on the main unit repeatedly until VCR is in standby mode. Example 2: Based on the remote control to receive the sounds and images transmitted by the DVD. • Standby: when the receiver is selected or press AUX 1 (VCR) on the... remote control. On the remote control, press the ON•OFF button twice within 2 seconds. • The receiver draws a small amount of the receiver, press the SOURCE...
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...conrol except in An arrow points to the source name selected shown on connection. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 18 Operating your remote to control most of RCA branded VCRs, satellites, cable boxes or TVs. NOTE 1. button, press one of the source buttons to select the source where you ...will only control the receiver, regardless which mode (TV, VCR, etc) the receiver is in all buttons. Continue holding down the VOL- NOTE The remote control ...
...conrol except in An arrow points to the source name selected shown on connection. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 18 Operating your remote to control most of RCA branded VCRs, satellites, cable boxes or TVs. NOTE 1. button, press one of the source buttons to select the source where you ...will only control the receiver, regardless which mode (TV, VCR, etc) the receiver is in all buttons. Continue holding down the VOL- NOTE The remote control ...
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EN Example 1: To play Dolby Prologic II Movie sound Press the SURROUND buttons until the image from DVD/CD/SAT/TV to the analog input .... 5. Switch ON your TV. 6. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit or press ON•OFF on the remote control to switch on your LD (refer to your LD player manual). 8. Select the appropriate A/V channel on the ...needed (see connecting your receiver for details) until "Dolby PL II Playing a DVD with the receiver MOVIE" appears on the remote control to select the DVD source. 4. To play a source After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD, VCR) to...
EN Example 1: To play Dolby Prologic II Movie sound Press the SURROUND buttons until the image from DVD/CD/SAT/TV to the analog input .... 5. Switch ON your TV. 6. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit or press ON•OFF on the remote control to switch on your LD (refer to your LD player manual). 8. Select the appropriate A/V channel on the ...needed (see connecting your receiver for details) until "Dolby PL II Playing a DVD with the receiver MOVIE" appears on the remote control to select the DVD source. 4. To play a source After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD, VCR) to...
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...until the optimal sound is found. If there is interference, move the location of interferences so try to a station by pressing the SURROUND button. (see "Connecting the Antenna" on the receiver. TV and other electronic devices could be the cause of the antenna until the...TUNER + for details). 4. Weak signal can affect the "auto Search function". Selecting Mono or Stereo Sound Press the ST•MONO button on the remote control. 1. To select between mono and stereo sound in tuner that allows for a more efficient search. Manual tuning 1. NOTE 3. Select a sound...
...until the optimal sound is found. If there is interference, move the location of interferences so try to a station by pressing the SURROUND button. (see "Connecting the Antenna" on the receiver. TV and other electronic devices could be the cause of the antenna until the...TUNER + for details). 4. Weak signal can affect the "auto Search function". Selecting Mono or Stereo Sound Press the ST•MONO button on the remote control. 1. To select between mono and stereo sound in tuner that allows for a more efficient search. Manual tuning 1. NOTE 3. Select a sound...
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...to 40 radio stations in red and will stop. When all available radio stations are stored or if all available radio shown on the remote control for the best reception, and a more efficient search. 5. The receiver can enter every single radio station "MEMORY" will flash and... 1. Press and hold the TUNER button on the display. "MEMORY" will be stored automatically. Adjust the antenna for 3 seconds. Press TUNER on the remote control to select tuner mode. 2. Manual preset 1. You can store up to select the desired preset memory location. 2. NOTE A Weak signal can store...
...to 40 radio stations in red and will stop. When all available radio stations are stored or if all available radio shown on the remote control for the best reception, and a more efficient search. 5. The receiver can enter every single radio station "MEMORY" will flash and... 1. Press and hold the TUNER button on the display. "MEMORY" will be stored automatically. Adjust the antenna for 3 seconds. Press TUNER on the remote control to select tuner mode. 2. Manual preset 1. You can store up to select the desired preset memory location. 2. NOTE A Weak signal can store...
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... can enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound. Different modes will give you can be activated by pressing the NIGHT button on the remote control. Dolby 3 Stereo The 3 Stereo mode will compress the difference between normal voices and sounds such as (DISCO / STADIUM / THEATER / JAZZ CLUB / ARENA).... signals to digital ones which only four channels ( Front Left, Front Right, Centre and Rear ) are used , the new system provides stereo separation of compression. Night Mode can enjoy enhanced Dolby Digital sound quality at night without degrading the sound quality. Being different...
... can enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound. Different modes will give you can be activated by pressing the NIGHT button on the remote control. Dolby 3 Stereo The 3 Stereo mode will compress the difference between normal voices and sounds such as (DISCO / STADIUM / THEATER / JAZZ CLUB / ARENA).... signals to digital ones which only four channels ( Front Left, Front Right, Centre and Rear ) are used , the new system provides stereo separation of compression. Night Mode can enjoy enhanced Dolby Digital sound quality at night without degrading the sound quality. Being different...
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... on the display as long as seen on the remote control, which also selects the best surround sound mode. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 23 Advanced Sound Control Dynamic Bass Amplified System (dBas) With "Dynamic Bass Amplified System" (dBas), the discrete amplifier is located in the... different from a DVD, CD, LD player, SAT or TV. DOLBY PL II MUSIC => DOLBY PL EMULATION => 3 STEREO => ARENA => JAZZ CLUB => THEATER => STADIUM => DISCO => STEREO => DOLBY PL II MOVIE Digital Input Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette deck, VCR or turntable. Press...
... on the display as long as seen on the remote control, which also selects the best surround sound mode. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 23 Advanced Sound Control Dynamic Bass Amplified System (dBas) With "Dynamic Bass Amplified System" (dBas), the discrete amplifier is located in the... different from a DVD, CD, LD player, SAT or TV. DOLBY PL II MUSIC => DOLBY PL EMULATION => 3 STEREO => ARENA => JAZZ CLUB => THEATER => STADIUM => DISCO => STEREO => DOLBY PL II MOVIE Digital Input Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette deck, VCR or turntable. Press...
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...turning the VOLUME knob or press the VOL UP or DOWN buttons on the remote control. 2. Press and hold LEVEL on the remote control to select the channel to be shown in the box. Continue to... press the LEVEL button on the remote control. Advanced Setting Factory defaulted Advance setting indication from some of the speakers. B_RT2380...Control Fine Setting of the Speakers All the basic settings have already been pre-set for center or surround speakers that moment will be heard in your listening room, you may need to delay the signal...
...turning the VOLUME knob or press the VOL UP or DOWN buttons on the remote control. 2. Press and hold LEVEL on the remote control to select the channel to be shown in the box. Continue to... press the LEVEL button on the remote control. Advanced Setting Factory defaulted Advance setting indication from some of the speakers. B_RT2380...Control Fine Setting of the Speakers All the basic settings have already been pre-set for center or surround speakers that moment will be heard in your listening room, you may need to delay the signal...
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... antenna. • Adjust Antenna • Reposition Antenna away from the signal source to the audio system. Noise occurs when the TV is turned on the remote. Remote Control Operation The remote control does not operate the unit. • Another source mode is selected on . • The... • Check that the headphone is not inserted. Cleaning the Exterior Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of each battery to match the + and - There is too weak. Remote forgets what source was selected. • Weak batteries, replace batteries. 22 The ...
... antenna. • Adjust Antenna • Reposition Antenna away from the signal source to the audio system. Noise occurs when the TV is turned on the remote. Remote Control Operation The remote control does not operate the unit. • Another source mode is selected on . • The... • Check that the headphone is not inserted. Cleaning the Exterior Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of each battery to match the + and - There is too weak. Remote forgets what source was selected. • Weak batteries, replace batteries. 22 The ...
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... temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. • Even if your remote control for more than one month. • Discard leaky batteries immediately as... 60dB(stereo) / 65dB(mono) IF Rejection: 50dB Dimensions (H x W x D inch) : Unit - 3.7 x 16.9 x 14 Front and Surround Speakers - 6.1 x 3.1x 3.5 Center Speaker - 2.7 x 9.8 x 33.3 Subwoofer - 12.4 x 6.3 x 14 23 Cleaning Clean the exterior of...80Hz ref. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 27 Care and Maintenance Disconnect the audio system from 40 dB to 60dB VIDEO SECTION: Input ( Sensitivity/ Impedance ):1Vp-p/ 75ohm Output ...
... temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. • Even if your remote control for more than one month. • Discard leaky batteries immediately as... 60dB(stereo) / 65dB(mono) IF Rejection: 50dB Dimensions (H x W x D inch) : Unit - 3.7 x 16.9 x 14 Front and Surround Speakers - 6.1 x 3.1x 3.5 Center Speaker - 2.7 x 9.8 x 33.3 Subwoofer - 12.4 x 6.3 x 14 23 Cleaning Clean the exterior of...80Hz ref. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 27 Care and Maintenance Disconnect the audio system from 40 dB to 60dB VIDEO SECTION: Input ( Sensitivity/ Impedance ):1Vp-p/ 75ohm Output ...