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...frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, 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.... requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by unplugging the unit), try to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that is wider than the other way. could void the user's authority to insert it still won ...
...frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, 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.... requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by unplugging the unit), try to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that is wider than the other way. could void the user's authority to insert it still won ...
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...Page 5 Table of Content FCC Information Advanced Sound 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... 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...
...Page 5 Table of Content FCC Information Advanced Sound 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... 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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... Page 6 Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver You should receive the following items: One receiver unit + - + - One pair of "AAA" batteries One pig-tail antenna wire One external AM loop antenna one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCA connectors; • one instruction book...: 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...
... Page 6 Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver You should receive the following items: One receiver unit + - + - One pair of "AAA" batteries One pig-tail antenna wire One external AM loop antenna one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCA connectors; • one instruction book...: 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...
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... spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated: 10 cm/4" 10 cm/ 4" Front View 10 cm/ 4" Protect your receiver. Insert two "AAA" (R03) batteries according to the AC power cords until all connections are completed. Never use your set , clean the case with a soft ..., point it directly at your Components from it on the top shelf. 3 from a cold place to water and excessively high temperatures. 2. If you have a satellite receiver, you should place it will not affect other components that air can circulate freely. • Do not stack components directly on battery door and then...
... spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated: 10 cm/4" 10 cm/ 4" Front View 10 cm/ 4" Protect your receiver. Insert two "AAA" (R03) batteries according to the AC power cords until all connections are completed. Never use your set , clean the case with a soft ..., point it directly at your Components from it on the top shelf. 3 from a cold place to water and excessively high temperatures. 2. If you have a satellite receiver, you should place it will not affect other components that air can circulate freely. • Do not stack components directly on battery door and then...
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... audio portion of the signal. When optical cable is used, composite video (yellow RCA connector) cable must also be able to plug in completely. One S-video cable is used to connect the SAT receiver or DVD player to the Home Theatre. 4 CD Player to S-VIDEO OUT (DVD) to AUDIO OUT (TV) ... for VCR recording. It is important that the same type of cable (S-video or composite) that is connected from the Home Theatre to the TV is used , the analog audio cables are still needed for a SAT receiver and DVD player. Note: Before plugging in the digital input jack of the...
... audio portion of the signal. When optical cable is used, composite video (yellow RCA connector) cable must also be able to plug in completely. One S-video cable is used to connect the SAT receiver or DVD player to the Home Theatre. 4 CD Player to S-VIDEO OUT (DVD) to AUDIO OUT (TV) ... for VCR recording. It is important that the same type of cable (S-video or composite) that is connected from the Home Theatre to the TV is used , the analog audio cables are still needed for a SAT receiver and DVD player. Note: Before plugging in the digital input jack of the...
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..., SAT or other compatible devices. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 9 Getting Started Digital Connections Read instructions carefully when connecting components to receive clear reception. AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna 1. OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) Optical Fiber Cable Connect to open the terminal. 3. Press... down on the system's back panel. RF in TV RF cable RF out RF modulator AV in place. 3‰ 6‰ SUB CEN SR SL FR FL ...
..., SAT or other compatible devices. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 9 Getting Started Digital Connections Read instructions carefully when connecting components to receive clear reception. AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna 1. OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) Optical Fiber Cable Connect to open the terminal. 3. Press... down on the system's back panel. RF in TV RF cable RF out RF modulator AV in place. 3‰ 6‰ SUB CEN SR SL FR FL ...
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... terminal. If you want to section "Fine Setting of speaker wires and terminals are 6 speakers equipped with the speakers to the receiver. Adding a Subwoofer will enhance surround effects. Do the same for center (with green/black terminal), rear speaker and the subwoofer (with the speaker wire (purple/ ... enjoy the full sound range, use a large variety of the speakers to enjoy good surround effects, all connection points. Antenna and Speaker Wire Connection Push terminal tab down on the receiver. the terminal. NOTE: Make sure the insulation is needed for user to use the ...
... terminal. If you want to section "Fine Setting of speaker wires and terminals are 6 speakers equipped with the speakers to the receiver. Adding a Subwoofer will enhance surround effects. Do the same for center (with green/black terminal), rear speaker and the subwoofer (with the speaker wire (purple/ ... enjoy the full sound range, use a large variety of the speakers to enjoy good surround effects, all connection points. Antenna and Speaker Wire Connection Push terminal tab down on the receiver. the terminal. NOTE: Make sure the insulation is needed for user to use the ...
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..., PRESET DOWN, SOURCE UP to itself; Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play your audio system, use the PHONES jack on the EN Your receiver is restored. A good surround mix doesn't call attention to reset the unit. You may restore factory setting with the wide... as described above. 9 Increase the volume to default settings as the others on actual program material the surround channel is equipped with a test signal generator receiver. This feature automatically converts multi-channel speaker outputs to channel, adjust the level controls until each headphones. ...
..., PRESET DOWN, SOURCE UP to itself; Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play your audio system, use the PHONES jack on the EN Your receiver is restored. A good surround mix doesn't call attention to reset the unit. You may restore factory setting with the wide... as described above. 9 Increase the volume to default settings as the others on actual program material the surround channel is equipped with a test signal generator receiver. This feature automatically converts multi-channel speaker outputs to channel, adjust the level controls until each headphones. ...
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..., Tape, VCR, CD, TV and SAT) 5. SURROUND Buttons Selects digital sound processor. (DOLBY PL II MOVIE, STEREO, DISCO, STADIUM, THEATER, JAZZ CLUB, ARENA, 3 STEREO, DOLBY PL EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC) 10 When the system is turned on and off when phones are inserted. ...4. PHONES Plug your private enjoyment. VOLUME Increases and decreases volume level 8. Speakers will go to the mode it for your headphones (not supplied) into it was in Tuner mode. 7. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 14 Operating Your Receiver Receiver...
..., Tape, VCR, CD, TV and SAT) 5. SURROUND Buttons Selects digital sound processor. (DOLBY PL II MOVIE, STEREO, DISCO, STADIUM, THEATER, JAZZ CLUB, ARENA, 3 STEREO, DOLBY PL EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC) 10 When the system is turned on and off when phones are inserted. ...4. PHONES Plug your private enjoyment. VOLUME Increases and decreases volume level 8. Speakers will go to the mode it for your headphones (not supplied) into it was in Tuner mode. 7. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 14 Operating Your Receiver Receiver...
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B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 15 Operating Your Receiver Remote Control 5. 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, 3 STEREO. 9. Number Buttons Directly access a ...function for this receiver but can 6. SURROUND Selects among subwoofer output level (SOFT SUBWOOFER, 14 BALANCED SUBWOOFER, STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL SUBWOOFER). 15 13. LEVEL 13 Speaker LEVEL setting and Test tone. ON•OFF Turns the receiver and other RCA and Thomson ...
B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 15 Operating Your Receiver Remote Control 5. 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, 3 STEREO. 9. Number Buttons Directly access a ...function for this receiver but can 6. SURROUND Selects among subwoofer output level (SOFT SUBWOOFER, 14 BALANCED SUBWOOFER, STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL SUBWOOFER). 15 13. LEVEL 13 Speaker LEVEL setting and Test tone. ON•OFF Turns the receiver and other RCA and Thomson ...
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...; Speaker Icons. L - Center speaker R - MEMORY • Unit is in Sleep mode. KHz / MHz • Tuner frequency unit. 12 Left surround (rear) speaker RS - B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 16 Operating Your Receiver Display CR S RS DVD / VCR / SAT / TUNER / TAPE / CD / TV TUNED • An arrow points to the current source...
...; Speaker Icons. L - Center speaker R - MEMORY • Unit is in Sleep mode. KHz / MHz • Tuner frequency unit. 12 Left surround (rear) speaker RS - B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 16 Operating Your Receiver Display CR S RS DVD / VCR / SAT / TUNER / TAPE / CD / TV TUNED • An arrow points to the current source...
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...1, the DVD is playing , if a VCR is connected to the VCR input (audio + video) of the receiver, press the SOURCE buttons on the remote control. To avoid entering standby mode when powering up the unit, do ...not press the ON•OFF button twice within 2 seconds if the receiver is in tuner mode, press the STANDBY/ON button once to enter standby mode. The image and...standby mode. On the remote control, press the ON•OFF button twice within 2 seconds. • The receiver draws a small amount of the source button is selected or press AUX 1 (VCR) on the main unit...
...1, the DVD is playing , if a VCR is connected to the VCR input (audio + video) of the receiver, press the SOURCE buttons on the remote control. To avoid entering standby mode when powering up the unit, do ...not press the ON•OFF button twice within 2 seconds if the receiver is in tuner mode, press the STANDBY/ON button once to enter standby mode. The image and...standby mode. On the remote control, press the ON•OFF button twice within 2 seconds. • The receiver draws a small amount of the source button is selected or press AUX 1 (VCR) on the main unit...
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...buttons. DVD - TV - By programming the volume punchthrough function, you can use your Receiver You can only operate RCA brand products. SAT - button. 2. HINT If batteries are removed from the battery compartment of RCA branded VCRs, satellites, cable boxes or TVs. CD - button, press one of ...the receiver and you want to control most of the remote control, the volume and mute control in Tuner ...
...buttons. DVD - TV - By programming the volume punchthrough function, you can use your Receiver You can only operate RCA brand products. SAT - button. 2. HINT If batteries are removed from the battery compartment of RCA branded VCRs, satellites, cable boxes or TVs. CD - button, press one of ...the receiver and you want to control most of the remote control, the volume and mute control in Tuner ...
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..., CD, VCR) to the receiver, you must be connected to the analog input of the speaker'' icons light up. 1. Set the sound Mode if needed (see connecting your Receiver Using the receiver to play Dolby Prologic II Movie sound Press the SURROUND buttons until the image from DVD.../CD/SAT/TV to the receiver via the optical or coaxial terminal NOTE 2. Adjust the volume knob accordingly...
..., CD, VCR) to the receiver, you must be connected to the analog input of the speaker'' icons light up. 1. Set the sound Mode if needed (see connecting your Receiver Using the receiver to play Dolby Prologic II Movie sound Press the SURROUND buttons until the image from DVD.../CD/SAT/TV to the receiver via the optical or coaxial terminal NOTE 2. Adjust the volume knob accordingly...
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... SEARCH function. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Advance sound section" for a more efficient search. The receiver will automatically tune frequencies until the optimal sound is interference, move the location of interferences so try to a station by pressing the... SURROUND button. (see "Connecting the Antenna" on the receiver. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 20 Operating your Receiver Operating the Radio The receiver has a built-in FM tuner mode (when available). 16 Automatic Tuning ...
... SEARCH function. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Advance sound section" for a more efficient search. The receiver will automatically tune frequencies until the optimal sound is interference, move the location of interferences so try to a station by pressing the... SURROUND button. (see "Connecting the Antenna" on the receiver. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 20 Operating your Receiver Operating the Radio The receiver has a built-in FM tuner mode (when available). 16 Automatic Tuning ...
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... store all 40 memory locations are stored or if all available radio shown on the remote control. 4. "MEMORY" will be EN yourself or the receiver can store up to select tuner mode. 2. When all available radio stations are full, the auto preset will blink during the automatic storing process. Retrieving ...
... store all 40 memory locations are stored or if all available radio shown on the remote control. 4. "MEMORY" will be EN yourself or the receiver can store up to select tuner mode. 2. When all available radio stations are full, the auto preset will blink during the automatic storing process. Retrieving ...
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... . B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 22 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with Dolby Digital playback. DSP automatically converts analog audio signals to adjust...will give you have connected the front speakers only. You can enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound. DRC OFF (Default) appears on the remote control. DSP (Digital Sound Processor)...Logic program source, such as (DISCO / STADIUM / THEATER / JAZZ CLUB / ARENA). There are used , the new system provides stereo separation of listening environment. Being different from ...
... . B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 22 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with Dolby Digital playback. DSP automatically converts analog audio signals to adjust...will give you have connected the front speakers only. You can enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound. DRC OFF (Default) appears on the remote control. DSP (Digital Sound Processor)...Logic program source, such as (DISCO / STADIUM / THEATER / JAZZ CLUB / ARENA). There are used , the new system provides stereo separation of listening environment. Being different from ...
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... Optical / - 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 receiver so the subwoofer keeps the power needed to reproduce powerful effects. 4 settings are active, except ... => ARENA => JAZZ CLUB => THEATER => STADIUM => DISCO => STEREO => DOLBY PL II MOVIE Digital Input Select this setting to the most convenient settings for some temporary change the surround mode, you want. Input Signal Setting The receiver defaults to play digital signals from the...
... Optical / - 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 receiver so the subwoofer keeps the power needed to reproduce powerful effects. 4 settings are active, except ... => ARENA => JAZZ CLUB => THEATER => STADIUM => DISCO => STEREO => DOLBY PL II MOVIE Digital Input Select this setting to the most convenient settings for some temporary change the surround mode, you want. Input Signal Setting The receiver defaults to play digital signals from the...
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...setting indication from some of the speakers. Testing Speaker Loudness You can make the surround sound more effective and suit the acoustic conditions in your listening room, you may need to delay the signal coming from VFD The receiver has defaulted the following distances: Front Left Lch Center Cch Front Right Rch...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 heard in the speakers one by turning the VOLUME knob or press the VOL UP or DOWN buttons on the...
...setting indication from some of the speakers. Testing Speaker Loudness You can make the surround sound more effective and suit the acoustic conditions in your listening room, you may need to delay the signal coming from VFD The receiver has defaulted the following distances: Front Left Lch Center Cch Front Right Rch...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 heard in the speakers one by turning the VOLUME knob or press the VOL UP or DOWN buttons on the...
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...all five speakers and subwoofer enabled and the digital sources you decide not to use them, set up the next speaker Center Speaker selection (CTR) Surround Speaker selection (SURR) Front Speaker distance (FRNT) Centre Speaker distance (CNTR) Rear Speaker distance (SURR) YES / NO YES / NO 3-...30 ft 0-30 ft 0-30 ft Displaying Program Formats LCR LS LFE RS When a digital source starts playing, the receiver automatically switches to the proper surround mode and provides setting information via the speaker icons located on the right-hand side of five channels plus LFE complemented. *...
...all five speakers and subwoofer enabled and the digital sources you decide not to use them, set up the next speaker Center Speaker selection (CTR) Surround Speaker selection (SURR) Front Speaker distance (FRNT) Centre Speaker distance (CNTR) Rear Speaker distance (SURR) YES / NO YES / NO 3-...30 ft 0-30 ft 0-30 ft Displaying Program Formats LCR LS LFE RS When a digital source starts playing, the receiver automatically switches to the proper surround mode and provides setting information via the speaker icons located on the right-hand side of five channels plus LFE complemented. *...
