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...Codes 24 Components 4 VCR Codes 24 Digital Connection 5 TV Codes 25 Connecting Antennas 5 Satellite Receivers 26 Connecting the Speakers 6 Audio (RCA only 26 Connecting the Subwoofer 6 Laser disc Players 26 Positioning your Speaker 7 Front Speaker Placement 7 Limited Warranty 27 Surround Placement 8 ... Using the Remote to Control Additional Components 14 Using the receiver to play a Source . . . .15 Operating the Radio 16 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems 19 Fine Setting of Components 20 Fine Setting of the Speakers 21 Advanced Setting 21 1
...Codes 24 Components 4 VCR Codes 24 Digital Connection 5 TV Codes 25 Connecting Antennas 5 Satellite Receivers 26 Connecting the Speakers 6 Audio (RCA only 26 Connecting the Subwoofer 6 Laser disc Players 26 Positioning your Speaker 7 Front Speaker Placement 7 Limited Warranty 27 Surround Placement 8 ... Using the Remote to Control Additional Components 14 Using the receiver to play a Source . . . .15 Operating the Radio 16 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems 19 Fine Setting of Components 20 Fine Setting of the Speakers 21 Advanced Setting 21 1
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... video connection must also be established for a SAT receiver and DVD player. Composite video (yellow RCA connector) can enjoy better sound quality brought to match the shape of optical cable is used ...it to carry the audio portion of your components. You can also be able to the Home Theater. DVD DIGITAL CONNECTION If you have a video camera, video game machine, or an extra VCR,... IN (TV) RT2600 ONLY OPTICAL 1 RT2600 ONLY FR FL OPTICAL 2 SR SL RT2600 ONLY SUB CEN SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 6 CH. S-video provides the best connection for each SAT receiver, DVD player or CD player...
... video connection must also be established for a SAT receiver and DVD player. Composite video (yellow RCA connector) can enjoy better sound quality brought to match the shape of optical cable is used ...it to carry the audio portion of your components. You can also be able to the Home Theater. DVD DIGITAL CONNECTION If you have a video camera, video game machine, or an extra VCR,... IN (TV) RT2600 ONLY OPTICAL 1 RT2600 ONLY FR FL OPTICAL 2 SR SL RT2600 ONLY SUB CEN SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 6 CH. S-video provides the best connection for each SAT receiver, DVD player or CD player...
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...two front speakers (left back panel to maintain adequate bass signal. For better sound quality, Center speaker, rear speakers and Subwoofer should also be distorted and will lack bass ("out of sound effects, with the speakers to connect another active subwoofer other than the one supplied...to enjoy good surround effects, all connection points. Press down to Release tab to lock wire in "Advanced Sound Control" on CENTER FRONT the left and right) are reversed, the sound will be connected. the terminal. BLUE / BLACK GREY / BLACK +- -+ -+ SUB WOOFER REAR REAR REAR...
...two front speakers (left back panel to maintain adequate bass signal. For better sound quality, Center speaker, rear speakers and Subwoofer should also be distorted and will lack bass ("out of sound effects, with the speakers to connect another active subwoofer other than the one supplied...to enjoy good surround effects, all connection points. Press down to Release tab to lock wire in "Advanced Sound Control" on CENTER FRONT the left and right) are reversed, the sound will be connected. the terminal. BLUE / BLACK GREY / BLACK +- -+ -+ SUB WOOFER REAR REAR REAR...
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...involvement with your favorite viewing position will help you can't duplicate this ideal home theater setup exactly, the suggestions for speaker placement that follow will duplicate the soundtrack... behind (B), the left and right speakers. 3 Surround (Rear Speakers) Their overall sound balance should be magnetically shielded in order to the same height. It is vital... Height 1 The three speakers should be as close as possible to establish an evenly distributed sound field. B Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 7 It should be set . Proper placement is not recommended...
...involvement with your favorite viewing position will help you can't duplicate this ideal home theater setup exactly, the suggestions for speaker placement that follow will duplicate the soundtrack... behind (B), the left and right speakers. 3 Surround (Rear Speakers) Their overall sound balance should be magnetically shielded in order to the same height. It is vital... Height 1 The three speakers should be as close as possible to establish an evenly distributed sound field. B Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 7 It should be set . Proper placement is not recommended...
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... Setting Alternative Surround Placement Rear wall If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the speakers at viewers, helps create a more open, spacious surround sound field. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories No adjacent walls Surrounds can go on end tables (B). Getting Started Preferred surround placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to... either side of the viewing area aimed upwards. This helps to envelop you, rather than coming from behind it. Experiment with placement until surround sounds seem to minimize localization effects.
... Setting Alternative Surround Placement Rear wall If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the speakers at viewers, helps create a more open, spacious surround sound field. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories No adjacent walls Surrounds can go on end tables (B). Getting Started Preferred surround placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to... either side of the viewing area aimed upwards. This helps to envelop you, rather than coming from behind it. Experiment with placement until surround sounds seem to minimize localization effects.
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... 9 Once headphones are trademarks of the plug with the following settings when you first power the receiver up right out of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and...call attention to Factory Settings: All preset radio stations and surround sound setting will scroll on actual program material the surround channel is equipped with Dolby Digital, and manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. program producers use the PHONES jack on EQ: ...
... 9 Once headphones are trademarks of the plug with the following settings when you first power the receiver up right out of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and...call attention to Factory Settings: All preset radio stations and surround sound setting will scroll on actual program material the surround channel is equipped with Dolby Digital, and manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. program producers use the PHONES jack on EQ: ...
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When the system is no custom EQ effect. SURR. Bass/Treble effects are inserted. 4. FM/AM Press to the mode it was in TUNER mode. FM/AM button ... / optical / optical 2 (RT2600 only) / coaxial). EQ Press repeatedly to adjust the level. 7. Speakers will be saved automatically.(Only available in the speakers one by one so that you want . ( refer to 120 minutes. 12. Sound Control Let you adjust the sound - Operating Your Receiver 1 5 13 14 10 6 ON/STANDBY MUTE PHONES HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO...
When the system is no custom EQ effect. SURR. Bass/Treble effects are inserted. 4. FM/AM Press to the mode it was in TUNER mode. FM/AM button ... / optical / optical 2 (RT2600 only) / coaxial). EQ Press repeatedly to adjust the level. 7. Speakers will be saved automatically.(Only available in the speakers one by one so that you want . ( refer to 120 minutes. 12. Sound Control Let you adjust the sound - Operating Your Receiver 1 5 13 14 10 6 ON/STANDBY MUTE PHONES HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO...
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...For details, refer to "Using the 12 Remote to your 9 receiver such as CD, VCR, DVD, TAPE, etc.. Operation Buttons In TUNER mode, press AM/FM on page 17.) 9. NOTE The... will toggle among : SLEEP, Night mode, DIMMER, EQ and DSP. 5 c. ON/OFF To turn on RT2600 only. Press the left and right buttons, , the display will light. 2. ucts, but it can Additional Components... trol currently operates most Thomson, RCA and GE prod- CH+, CH- (Channel Buttons) 1 To select programmed stations (in TUNER mode) or to change the surround sound settings. When the display shows the...
...For details, refer to "Using the 12 Remote to your 9 receiver such as CD, VCR, DVD, TAPE, etc.. Operation Buttons In TUNER mode, press AM/FM on page 17.) 9. NOTE The... will toggle among : SLEEP, Night mode, DIMMER, EQ and DSP. 5 c. ON/OFF To turn on RT2600 only. Press the left and right buttons, , the display will light. 2. ucts, but it can Additional Components... trol currently operates most Thomson, RCA and GE prod- CH+, CH- (Channel Buttons) 1 To select programmed stations (in TUNER mode) or to change the surround sound settings. When the display shows the...
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...button on the remote control. SOURCE SOURCE FM/AM TUNIN Example 2: Based on the example 1, the DVD is playing , if a VCR is connected to have the sound and image transmitted by the DVD. The receiver acts as a switching device between all the sources that are plugged into it. Operating...repeatedly until VCR is selected, image and sound from the socket Example 1: If you connect a DVD player to the DVD input (audio + video) on the receiver and press the DVD button, or press source button repeatedly until DVD is selected, you will replace the DVD. SOURCE SOURCE FM/AM TU 13 ...
...button on the remote control. SOURCE SOURCE FM/AM TUNIN Example 2: Based on the example 1, the DVD is playing , if a VCR is connected to have the sound and image transmitted by the DVD. The receiver acts as a switching device between all the sources that are plugged into it. Operating...repeatedly until VCR is selected, image and sound from the socket Example 1: If you connect a DVD player to the DVD input (audio + video) on the receiver and press the DVD button, or press source button repeatedly until DVD is selected, you will replace the DVD. SOURCE SOURCE FM/AM TU 13 ...
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... connected to the receiver, you can partly control them through the receiver. Select the DVD source. 4. Using the receiver to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound, the source must be turned off the receiver (i.e. Playing a DVD with Dolby Digital 5.1 (please refer to your TV 6. this unit). The buttons ...on the remote may need to select the Dolby Digital 5.1 on the DVD disc menu to see connecting your ...
... connected to the receiver, you can partly control them through the receiver. Select the DVD source. 4. Using the receiver to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound, the source must be turned off the receiver (i.e. Playing a DVD with Dolby Digital 5.1 (please refer to your TV 6. this unit). The buttons ...on the remote may need to select the Dolby Digital 5.1 on the DVD disc menu to see connecting your ...
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... can press and hold TUNING UP or DOWN for details) 2. SOURCE SOURCE FM/AM TUNING MEM Select sound effect if needed by pressing TUNING UP or DOWN repeatedly until the optimal sound is interference, modify the location of interferences so try to switch on the receiver. 5- Selecting Mono or... Manual tuning 1. Alternatively, you can affect the "auto Search function". If there is heard. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Advance sound section" for AM/FM radio function. SOURCE SOURCE FM/AM TUNIN NOTE 1. Tune the stations by pressing Preset EQ or DSP...
... can press and hold TUNING UP or DOWN for details) 2. SOURCE SOURCE FM/AM TUNING MEM Select sound effect if needed by pressing TUNING UP or DOWN repeatedly until the optimal sound is interference, modify the location of interferences so try to switch on the receiver. 5- Selecting Mono or... Manual tuning 1. Alternatively, you can affect the "auto Search function". If there is heard. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Advance sound section" for AM/FM radio function. SOURCE SOURCE FM/AM TUNIN NOTE 1. Tune the stations by pressing Preset EQ or DSP...
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... receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems. Dolby Pro Logic II (RT2600 only) The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in DVD, SAT/CAB, TV and CD mode. (When digital cable is connected) Rear Left Speaker Rear Right Speaker ...5.1-Channel ( or 6 Channels ) Input for Dolby Digital that you the most sophisticated sound enjoyment. Front Left Speaker Center Speaker Listening Zone Front Right Speaker Subwoofer Digital Theater Systems (DTS) (RT2600 only) DTS is a digital surround system which only four channels ( Front Left, Front Right, Centre and Rear ) are used...
... receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems. Dolby Pro Logic II (RT2600 only) The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in DVD, SAT/CAB, TV and CD mode. (When digital cable is connected) Rear Left Speaker Rear Right Speaker ...5.1-Channel ( or 6 Channels ) Input for Dolby Digital that you the most sophisticated sound enjoyment. Front Left Speaker Center Speaker Listening Zone Front Right Speaker Subwoofer Digital Theater Systems (DTS) (RT2600 only) DTS is a digital surround system which only four channels ( Front Left, Front Right, Centre and Rear ) are used...
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... pre-selected surround mode once you turn on the remote control until NORMAL appears on the display as long as (STADIUM / THEATER / CONCERT / CLUB / CHURCH / ARENA). If you can press the SURR MODE repeatedly to toggle among optical/ coaxial/...SOURCE SAT DVD CD VCR V-AUX TAPE TV AVAILABLE INPUT Analog / Optical / Optical2 (RT2600 only) / Coaxial Analog / Optical / Optical2 (RT2600 only) / Coaxial Analog / Optical / Optical2 (RT2600 only) / Coaxial Analog / - / Analog / - / Analog / - / Analog / Optical / Optical2 (RT2600 only) / - 20 Use this setting to adjust the sound without ...
... pre-selected surround mode once you turn on the remote control until NORMAL appears on the display as long as (STADIUM / THEATER / CONCERT / CLUB / CHURCH / ARENA). If you can press the SURR MODE repeatedly to toggle among optical/ coaxial/...SOURCE SAT DVD CD VCR V-AUX TAPE TV AVAILABLE INPUT Analog / Optical / Optical2 (RT2600 only) / Coaxial Analog / Optical / Optical2 (RT2600 only) / Coaxial Analog / Optical / Optical2 (RT2600 only) / Coaxial Analog / - / Analog / - / Analog / - / Analog / Optical / Optical2 (RT2600 only) / - 20 Use this setting to adjust the sound without ...
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... setting indication from some of your setting. BASS/TREBLE LEVEL V-AUX VIDEO L - Repeat step 3 to save your audio system. For optimal surround sound enjoyment, els. Such channel delay compensates for you to register the speaker selection settings of the speakers. To adjust individual speaker...then this step has NOTE been done for center or surround speakers that moment will be shown in the display. AUDIO - Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of speakers and 5. In Surround (Dolby Digital/Pro Logic/DTS) modes, press TEST TONE briefly. EN subwoofers. ...
... setting indication from some of your setting. BASS/TREBLE LEVEL V-AUX VIDEO L - Repeat step 3 to save your audio system. For optimal surround sound enjoyment, els. Such channel delay compensates for you to register the speaker selection settings of the speakers. To adjust individual speaker...then this step has NOTE been done for center or surround speakers that moment will be shown in the display. AUDIO - Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of speakers and 5. In Surround (Dolby Digital/Pro Logic/DTS) modes, press TEST TONE briefly. EN subwoofers. ...
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...Dolby Digital sources are encoded with the full complement of five channels plus LFE complemented. 3. Press OK button once to move to enjoy optimum sound. • Subwoofer Phase: Try both + and - Speaker icons show which speaker you played have enabled (See "Fine Setting of the ...Small rear speakers LFE Subwoofer present Displaying Program Formats When a digital source is important to the subwoofer, offering more dynamic deep bass sound effects. MEMORY OK SETUP TEST TONE It is playing, the receiver will be delivered 4. In this case, the bass signal will...
...Dolby Digital sources are encoded with the full complement of five channels plus LFE complemented. 3. Press OK button once to move to enjoy optimum sound. • Subwoofer Phase: Try both + and - Speaker icons show which speaker you played have enabled (See "Fine Setting of the ...Small rear speakers LFE Subwoofer present Displaying Program Formats When a digital source is important to the subwoofer, offering more dynamic deep bass sound effects. MEMORY OK SETUP TEST TONE It is playing, the receiver will be delivered 4. In this case, the bass signal will...
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... in mono. ends of the system with a soft dust cloth, or with your system) Install the batteries before attempting to operate the remote. AMPLIFIER SECTION: RT2600 All 5 channels: each battery to the audio system. Cleaning the Exterior • Disconnect the system from the main unit, move closer...on the remote. General No audio. • Make sure the speakers are not outputting in 6-channel direct input mode. Specific instruments sound displaced. • Check the connections between the remote and the main unit. • The remote control is too far from ...
... in mono. ends of the system with a soft dust cloth, or with your system) Install the batteries before attempting to operate the remote. AMPLIFIER SECTION: RT2600 All 5 channels: each battery to the audio system. Cleaning the Exterior • Disconnect the system from the main unit, move closer...on the remote. General No audio. • Make sure the speakers are not outputting in 6-channel direct input mode. Specific instruments sound displaced. • Check the connections between the remote and the main unit. • The remote control is too far from ...