User Manual
Page 3
...MOISTURE. could void the user's authority 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 de México, ...S.A. For Your Safety The AC power plug is polarized (one way. Remote Control No. Col. México, D.F. ALERTING YOU OF ALERTING ...
...MOISTURE. could void the user's authority 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 de México, ...S.A. For Your Safety The AC power plug is polarized (one way. Remote Control No. Col. México, D.F. ALERTING YOU OF ALERTING ...
User Manual
Page 4
...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...
User Manual
Page 5
...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...
User Manual
Page 6
Insert two "AAA" (R03) batteries according to the AC power cords until all connections are completed. signs in any component. To use the remote • Do not use strong solvents. Never use your set immediately after transferring it control, point it directly at your set to a warm place: there ... the battery compartment. Arrange the components so that generate heat such as follows: condensation. 1. 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 -
Insert two "AAA" (R03) batteries according to the AC power cords until all connections are completed. signs in any component. To use the remote • Do not use strong solvents. Never use your set immediately after transferring it control, point it directly at your set to a warm place: there ... the battery compartment. Arrange the components so that generate heat such as follows: condensation. 1. 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 -
User Manual
Page 14
...only for details. 12. MUTE Mutes all audio output. EQUALIZER 7 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, 3 STEREO. 9. Use the Left and Right adjustment ...2 buttons to your receiver such as explosions. (Available only during 12 Dolby digital signal playback) 11. The remote control currently operates most Thomson, RCA and GE products. Please be used to...
...only for details. 12. MUTE Mutes all audio output. EQUALIZER 7 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, 3 STEREO. 9. Use the Left and Right adjustment ...2 buttons to your receiver such as explosions. (Available only during 12 Dolby digital signal playback) 11. The remote control currently operates most Thomson, RCA and GE products. Please be used to...
User Manual
Page 16
... mode, press the STANDBY/ON button once to the VCR input (audio + video) of the source button is selected or press AUX 1 (VCR) on the remote control. The image and sound from the wall socket will stop the draw. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 17 Operating Your Receiver Switching the... When one of the receiver, press the SOURCE buttons on the main unit repeatedly until DVD is selected or press DVD•6CH on the remote control to the name will replace the DVD. Example 1: If you have connected a DVD player to the DVD input (audio + video) on the receiver, press...
... mode, press the STANDBY/ON button once to the VCR input (audio + video) of the source button is selected or press AUX 1 (VCR) on the remote control. The image and sound from the wall socket will stop the draw. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 17 Operating Your Receiver Switching the... When one of the receiver, press the SOURCE buttons on the main unit repeatedly until DVD is selected or press DVD•6CH on the remote control to the name will replace the DVD. Example 1: If you have connected a DVD player to the DVD input (audio + video) on the receiver, press...
User Manual
Page 17
... return to controlling receiver volume and mute again, follow the procedures below: 1. 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. Your receiver has a built in step 3. Volume Punchthrough NOTE Volume punchthrough can also control... the volume of the TV. SAT - CD - NOTE The remote control can be done in An arrow points to the source name selected shown on other components. NOTE Controlling the TV volume can only operate RCA brand products. DVD - FM/AM DVD IN (audio / video) SAT...
... return to controlling receiver volume and mute again, follow the procedures below: 1. 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. Your receiver has a built in step 3. Volume Punchthrough NOTE Volume punchthrough can also control... the volume of the TV. SAT - CD - NOTE The remote control can be done in An arrow points to the source name selected shown on other components. NOTE Controlling the TV volume can only operate RCA brand products. DVD - FM/AM DVD IN (audio / video) SAT...
User Manual
Page 18
...to your LD player manual). 8. To receive VCR signal for details). Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit or press ON•OFF on the remote control to the analog input of the speaker'' icons light up. 1. Adjust the volume knob accordingly. To play Dolby Prologic II Movie sound Press ...the SURROUND buttons until the image from DVD/CD/SAT/TV to select the DVD source. 4. Switch ON the DVD player and start playback. 5. Press the ...
...to your LD player manual). 8. To receive VCR signal for details). Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit or press ON•OFF on the remote control to the analog input of the speaker'' icons light up. 1. Adjust the volume knob accordingly. To play Dolby Prologic II Movie sound Press ...the SURROUND buttons until the image from DVD/CD/SAT/TV to select the DVD source. 4. Switch ON the DVD player and start playback. 5. Press the ...
User Manual
Page 19
...Select a sound effect if needed by pressing TUNER - Selecting Mono or Stereo Sound Press the ST•MONO button on the remote control to a station by pressing the SURROUND button. (see "Connecting the Antenna" on the receiver. or TUNER + for about one second to switch on page 5 section...receiver will automatically tune frequencies until the tuner mode is heard. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit or ON•OFF on the remote control. 1. To select between mono and stereo sound in tuner that allows for a more efficient search. Automatic Tuning Press and hold ...
...Select a sound effect if needed by pressing TUNER - Selecting Mono or Stereo Sound Press the ST•MONO button on the remote control to a station by pressing the SURROUND button. (see "Connecting the Antenna" on the receiver. or TUNER + for about one second to switch on page 5 section...receiver will automatically tune frequencies until the tuner mode is heard. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit or ON•OFF on the remote control. 1. To select between mono and stereo sound in tuner that allows for a more efficient search. Automatic Tuning Press and hold ...
User Manual
Page 20
...for 3 seconds. Manual preset 1. While MEMORY is still flashing on the display, press CH or CH on the remote control. 4. Select FM or AM band by pressing TUNER on the remote control to be EN yourself or the receiver can enter every single radio station "MEMORY" will flash and a ... if all available radio shown on the display. Press the SAVE button on page 16 above for details) 17 Press the SAVE button on the remote control for the best reception, and a more efficient search. 5. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 21 Operating your Receiver Storing radio stations 3. ...
...for 3 seconds. Manual preset 1. While MEMORY is still flashing on the display, press CH or CH on the remote control. 4. Select FM or AM band by pressing TUNER on the remote control to be EN yourself or the receiver can enter every single radio station "MEMORY" will flash and a ... if all available radio shown on the display. Press the SAVE button on page 16 above for details) 17 Press the SAVE button on the remote control for the best reception, and a more efficient search. 5. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 21 Operating your Receiver Storing radio stations 3. ...
User Manual
Page 21
...different from Dolby Pro Logic in which enables you to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround left and right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used , the new system provides stereo separation of the rear speakers (Rear-Right, Rear-Left ). DSP (Digital Sound ... 3 Stereo The 3 Stereo mode will compress the difference between normal voices and sounds such as (DISCO / STADIUM / THEATER / JAZZ CLUB / ARENA). DRC OFF (Default) appears on the remote control. Use this mode with the subwoofer channel for bass sounds (counted as 0.1 channel ), constitute as VCR/SAT) to...
...different from Dolby Pro Logic in which enables you to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround left and right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used , the new system provides stereo separation of the rear speakers (Rear-Right, Rear-Left ). DSP (Digital Sound ... 3 Stereo The 3 Stereo mode will compress the difference between normal voices and sounds such as (DISCO / STADIUM / THEATER / JAZZ CLUB / ARENA). DRC OFF (Default) appears on the remote control. Use this mode with the subwoofer channel for bass sounds (counted as 0.1 channel ), constitute as VCR/SAT) to...
User Manual
Page 22
...04 1:44 PM Page 23 Advanced Sound Control Dynamic Bass Amplified System (dBas) With "Dynamic Bass Amplified System" (dBas), the discrete amplifier is displayed. 4. Input Signal ...CD, LD player, SAT or TV. adjusting volume). The default surround modes for your needs. DOLBY PL II MUSIC => DOLBY PL EMULATION => 3 STEREO => ARENA => JAZZ CLUB => THEATER => STADIUM => DISCO => STEREO => DOLBY PL II MOVIE ...buttons to select among the different surround mode choices and select the one you can be displayed on the display as long as seen on the remote control, which also selects the best...
...04 1:44 PM Page 23 Advanced Sound Control Dynamic Bass Amplified System (dBas) With "Dynamic Bass Amplified System" (dBas), the discrete amplifier is displayed. 4. Input Signal ...CD, LD player, SAT or TV. adjusting volume). The default surround modes for your needs. DOLBY PL II MUSIC => DOLBY PL EMULATION => 3 STEREO => ARENA => JAZZ CLUB => THEATER => STADIUM => DISCO => STEREO => DOLBY PL II MOVIE ...buttons to select among the different surround mode choices and select the one you can be displayed on the display as long as seen on the remote control, which also selects the best...
User Manual
Page 23
...Volume 1. The speaker having the noise at that are closer to the loudness of the individual speakers. 1. Testing Speaker Loudness You can make the surround sound more effective and suit the acoustic conditions in the speakers one by turning the VOLUME knob or press the VOL UP or DOWN buttons...Up or Down buttons to press the LEVEL button on the remote control. 2. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 24 Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of the Speakers All the basic settings have already been pre-set for center or surround speakers that moment will be shown in the box. Continue ...
...Volume 1. The speaker having the noise at that are closer to the loudness of the individual speakers. 1. Testing Speaker Loudness You can make the surround sound more effective and suit the acoustic conditions in the speakers one by turning the VOLUME knob or press the VOL UP or DOWN buttons...Up or Down buttons to press the LEVEL button on the remote control. 2. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 24 Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of the Speakers All the basic settings have already been pre-set for center or surround speakers that moment will be shown in the box. Continue ...
User Manual
Page 25
...speaker level setting. • Check the speaker wire or external source cable connections. ends of the system with a soft dust cloth, or with your system) Install the batteries before attempting to operate the remote. There is interference to match the + and - Be sure to FM reception. • Turn ...from AC power before cleaning the exterior of each battery to the symbols shown in the remote battery compartment. • The batteries are correctly inserted. Cleaning the Exterior Disconnect the system from the signal source to the analog input jacks. • In VCR mode, ...
...speaker level setting. • Check the speaker wire or external source cable connections. ends of the system with a soft dust cloth, or with your system) Install the batteries before attempting to operate the remote. There is interference to match the + and - Be sure to FM reception. • Turn ...from AC power before cleaning the exterior of each battery to the symbols shown in the remote battery compartment. • The batteries are correctly inserted. Cleaning the Exterior Disconnect the system from the signal source to the analog input jacks. • In VCR mode, ...
User Manual
Page 26
... to avoid leakage if you . Any attempts to use your remote control for more than one month. • Discard leaky batteries... Signal to Noise: 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 Safety precautions • Never open -air...+/-3dB, 1kHz 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 (Level/ ...
... to avoid leakage if you . Any attempts to use your remote control for more than one month. • Discard leaky batteries... Signal to Noise: 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 Safety precautions • Never open -air...+/-3dB, 1kHz 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 (Level/ ...