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Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo. R a l RT2350/RT2350BK/RT2600 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. u s e r m a n u ON/STANDBY MUTE PHONES HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER VOLUME SOURCE FM/AM TUNING MEMORY OK SOURCE SETUP TEST TONE SURR MODE EQ DIGITAL INPUT DSP MODE ST / MONO BASS/TREBLE LEVEL V-AUX VIDEO L - AUDIO -
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo. R a l RT2350/RT2350BK/RT2600 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. u s e r m a n u ON/STANDBY MUTE PHONES HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER VOLUME SOURCE FM/AM TUNING MEMORY OK SOURCE SETUP TEST TONE SURR MODE EQ DIGITAL INPUT DSP MODE ST / MONO BASS/TREBLE LEVEL V-AUX VIDEO L - AUDIO -
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...Technical Specification Product: Dolby Digital Audio video receiver Brand: RCA Model: RT2350/RT2350BK/RT2600 Electrical current consumption Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz Power consumption: RT2350/RT2350BK - 165 Watts RT2600 - 250 Watts IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson de...R I A N G L E I S A ( O R B A C K ) . Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies. T H E P R O D U C T. Operation is receiving interference. • Plug the unit into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to radio and television reception. FCC Information This device complies...
...Technical Specification Product: Dolby Digital Audio video receiver Brand: RCA Model: RT2350/RT2350BK/RT2600 Electrical current consumption Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz Power consumption: RT2350/RT2350BK - 165 Watts RT2600 - 250 Watts IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson de...R I A N G L E I S A ( O R B A C K ) . Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies. T H E P R O D U C T. Operation is receiving interference. • Plug the unit into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to radio and television reception. FCC Information This device complies...
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... Audio-Visual Cable 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.... . . . .13 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 ...
... Audio-Visual Cable 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.... . . . .13 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 ...
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... book; • one safety leaflet; • one Quick Connection Guide one video cable (single wire) with yellow RCA connectors; 2 Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver You should receive the following items: ON/STANDBY MUTE PHONES HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER VOLUME SOURCE FM/AM TUNING MEMORY OK SOURCE SETUP TEST TONE SURR MODE EQ DIGITAL INPUT DSP...
... book; • one safety leaflet; • one Quick Connection Guide one video cable (single wire) with yellow RCA connectors; 2 Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver You should receive the following items: ON/STANDBY MUTE PHONES HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER VOLUME SOURCE FM/AM TUNING MEMORY OK SOURCE SETUP TEST TONE SURR MODE EQ DIGITAL INPUT DSP...
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...ventilation as follows: 1. Protect your Components from Overheating Install batteries as indicated: 10 cm/4" 10 cm/ 4" ON/STANDBY MUTE PHONES HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER SOURCE FM/AM TUNING MEMORY OK SOURCE SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT SURR MODE DSP MODE ST / MONO VOLUME BASS/TREBLE LEVEL... V-AUX VIDEO L - Never use the remote control, point it directly at your receiver. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. • Do not stack components directly on battery door and then lift the door...
...ventilation as follows: 1. Protect your Components from Overheating Install batteries as indicated: 10 cm/4" 10 cm/ 4" ON/STANDBY MUTE PHONES HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER SOURCE FM/AM TUNING MEMORY OK SOURCE SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT SURR MODE DSP MODE ST / MONO VOLUME BASS/TREBLE LEVEL... V-AUX VIDEO L - Never use the remote control, point it directly at your receiver. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. • Do not stack components directly on battery door and then lift the door...
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...you will not be used , composite video (yellow RCA connector) cable must also be connected for a SAT receiver and DVD player. When optical cable is preferred. DVD, SAT or CD) to the appropriate digital inputs...of optical cable is used to connect the SAT receiver or DVD player to S-VIDEO IN (TV) RT2600 ONLY OPTICAL 1 RT2600 ONLY FR FL OPTICAL 2 SR SL RT2600 ONLY SUB CEN SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 6 CH.... input at the rear side of the receiver. It is important that the same type of cable (S-video or composite) that is connected from the Home Theater to the TV is needed for the ...
...you will not be used , composite video (yellow RCA connector) cable must also be connected for a SAT receiver and DVD player. When optical cable is preferred. DVD, SAT or CD) to the appropriate digital inputs...of optical cable is used to connect the SAT receiver or DVD player to S-VIDEO IN (TV) RT2600 ONLY OPTICAL 1 RT2600 ONLY FR FL OPTICAL 2 SR SL RT2600 ONLY SUB CEN SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 6 CH.... input at the rear side of the receiver. It is important that the same type of cable (S-video or composite) that is connected from the Home Theater to the TV is needed for the ...
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...length and arrange the Antenna as shown EN below in order to the receiver. EXTERNAL INPUT RT2600 ONLY Connecting the Antennas OPTICAL 1 FR FL OPTICAL 2 SR SL RT2600 ONLY SUB CEN SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 6 CH. EXTERNAL INPUT RT2600 ONLY HINT • For FM reception, extend antenna to get better...tab to the AM and FM terminals on the system's back panel. SAT / DVD / CD Player / TV OPTICAL 2 RT2600 ONLY ANTENNA FM AM 75Ω LOOP AM Loop Antenna OPTICAL 1 FR FL OPTICAL 2 SR SL RT2600 ONLY SUB CEN SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 6 CH. DVD / CD / SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO...
...length and arrange the Antenna as shown EN below in order to the receiver. EXTERNAL INPUT RT2600 ONLY Connecting the Antennas OPTICAL 1 FR FL OPTICAL 2 SR SL RT2600 ONLY SUB CEN SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 6 CH. EXTERNAL INPUT RT2600 ONLY HINT • For FM reception, extend antenna to get better...tab to the AM and FM terminals on the system's back panel. SAT / DVD / CD Player / TV OPTICAL 2 RT2600 ONLY ANTENNA FM AM 75Ω LOOP AM Loop Antenna OPTICAL 1 FR FL OPTICAL 2 SR SL RT2600 ONLY SUB CEN SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 6 CH. DVD / CD / SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO...
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...connect another active subwoofer other than the one supplied. At least two front speakers (left back panel to the corresponding color on the receiver. Speaker Polarity When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities ("+" speaker wire to section "Fine Setting of the Speakers" in insert... the left and right) are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass ("out of phase" effect). Release tab to the receiver. Adding center and rear speakers will increase bass response. BLUE / BLACK GREY / BLACK +- -+ -+ SUB WOOFER REAR REAR REAR SPEAKERS (SURROUND...
...connect another active subwoofer other than the one supplied. At least two front speakers (left back panel to the corresponding color on the receiver. Speaker Polarity When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities ("+" speaker wire to section "Fine Setting of the Speakers" in insert... the left and right) are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass ("out of phase" effect). Release tab to the receiver. Adding center and rear speakers will increase bass response. BLUE / BLACK GREY / BLACK +- -+ -+ SUB WOOFER REAR REAR REAR SPEAKERS (SURROUND...
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... stereo for special effects. As the signal "travels" your audio system, use . from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the following settings when you first power the receiver up right out of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Don't be lost after headphones are connected, "HEADPHONE ..., Inc. All Rights Reserved. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. No. 5,451,942 and other electronic components and Your receiver is restored. copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Factory Setting The unit is preset to itself;
... stereo for special effects. As the signal "travels" your audio system, use . from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the following settings when you first power the receiver up right out of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Don't be lost after headphones are connected, "HEADPHONE ..., Inc. All Rights Reserved. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. No. 5,451,942 and other electronic components and Your receiver is restored. copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Factory Setting The unit is preset to itself;
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...press to toggle between manual tuning mode and preset station mode, Press and hold to select the input device (analog / optical / optical 2 (RT2600 only) / coaxial). When pressing BASS/TREBLE, the unit will be generated in the speakers one by one so that you can not select ...) - SURR. When the system is no custom EQ effect. EQ Press repeatedly to choose between FM/AM in before powered off . V-AUX Input For convenient use of the receiver. 6. Operating Your Receiver 1 5 13 14 10 6 ON/STANDBY MUTE PHONES HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER VOLUME SOURCE FM/AM TUNING MEMORY...
...press to toggle between manual tuning mode and preset station mode, Press and hold to select the input device (analog / optical / optical 2 (RT2600 only) / coaxial). When pressing BASS/TREBLE, the unit will be generated in the speakers one by one so that you can not select ...) - SURR. When the system is no custom EQ effect. EQ Press repeatedly to choose between FM/AM in before powered off . V-AUX Input For convenient use of the receiver. 6. Operating Your Receiver 1 5 13 14 10 6 ON/STANDBY MUTE PHONES HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER VOLUME SOURCE FM/AM TUNING MEMORY...
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...want to change the surround sound settings. The display will toggle among DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY PROLOGIC, DOLBY PL2 MOVIE (RT2600 only), DOLBY PL2 MUSIC (RT2600 only) , DTS (RT2600 only), STEREO. 13. Source Buttons To turn on and select various audio/ video sources. 3. Adjustment Buttons a.... is pressed. 11 trol currently operates most Thomson, RCA and GE prod- ucts, but it can Additional Components"). DIGITAL 10 Select the way your audio/video components are connected to finalize your 9 receiver such as CD, VCR, DVD, TAPE, etc.. NOTE The remote buttons GO BACK...
...want to change the surround sound settings. The display will toggle among DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY PROLOGIC, DOLBY PL2 MOVIE (RT2600 only), DOLBY PL2 MUSIC (RT2600 only) , DTS (RT2600 only), STEREO. 13. Source Buttons To turn on and select various audio/ video sources. 3. Adjustment Buttons a.... is pressed. 11 trol currently operates most Thomson, RCA and GE prod- ucts, but it can Additional Components"). DIGITAL 10 Select the way your audio/video components are connected to finalize your 9 receiver such as CD, VCR, DVD, TAPE, etc.. NOTE The remote buttons GO BACK...
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SLEEP • Unit in Memory or Preset mode. EQ • EQ effect activated. 12 LCR LS LFE RS • Speaker Icons. TUNED • Tuner station detected. KHz MHz • Tuner frequency unit. MEMORY • Unit in Sleep mode. Operating Your Receiver Display CR S RS • Audio output is in dts mode (RT2600 only) • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Pro Logic mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Pro Logic II mode. (RT2600 only) ST • Tuner stereo signal detected.
SLEEP • Unit in Memory or Preset mode. EQ • EQ effect activated. 12 LCR LS LFE RS • Speaker Icons. TUNED • Tuner station detected. KHz MHz • Tuner frequency unit. MEMORY • Unit in Sleep mode. Operating Your Receiver Display CR S RS • Audio output is in dts mode (RT2600 only) • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Pro Logic mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Pro Logic II mode. (RT2600 only) ST • Tuner stereo signal detected.
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... ON/STANDBY button once to activate the standby mode. • To switch off • To switch on the receiver, press ON/STANDBY button once, or any source button on the example 1, the DVD is playing , if a VCR is connected to the VCR 1 input (audio + video) of the source buttons... is pressed, the audio EN and video input corresponding to the DVD input (audio + video) on the receiver and press the DVD button, or press source button repeatedly until VCR is selected, you connect a DVD player to the name will be activated. SOURCE SOURCE FM/AM TUNIN Example 2: ...
... ON/STANDBY button once to activate the standby mode. • To switch off • To switch on the receiver, press ON/STANDBY button once, or any source button on the example 1, the DVD is playing , if a VCR is connected to the VCR 1 input (audio + video) of the source buttons... is pressed, the audio EN and video input corresponding to the DVD input (audio + video) on the receiver and press the DVD button, or press source button repeatedly until VCR is selected, you connect a DVD player to the name will be activated. SOURCE SOURCE FM/AM TUNIN Example 2: ...
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... responds to radio stations. (See details in advance (not necessary for recent RCA & Proscan models). 1. DVD - If this amplifier: Source button Corresponding connector (receiver front panel) (receiver back panel) - V-AUX - CD - What you will be programmed. 2. VCR - FM/AM DVD IN (audio / video) SAT IN (audio / video) VCR IN/OUT... (audio / video) V-AUX IN (audio / video) CD IN (audio only) TV IN (audio only) TAPE IN/OUT (audio only) built-in tuner. Your receiver has a built in When a source ...
... responds to radio stations. (See details in advance (not necessary for recent RCA & Proscan models). 1. DVD - If this amplifier: Source button Corresponding connector (receiver front panel) (receiver back panel) - V-AUX - CD - What you will be programmed. 2. VCR - FM/AM DVD IN (audio / video) SAT IN (audio / video) VCR IN/OUT... (audio / video) V-AUX IN (audio / video) CD IN (audio only) TV IN (audio only) TAPE IN/OUT (audio only) built-in tuner. Your receiver has a built in When a source ...
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... be turned off, select FM/ AM while the unit is ON before pressing ON/OFF. Select the DVD source. 4. Select the appropriate A/V channel on the DVD disc menu to the receiver via the optical or coaxial terminal 2. MODE button until the image from the battery compartment of the speaker.... Switch ON your TV manual for details) Example 1: To play a source EN After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD, VCR) to the receiver, you only want the receiver to be connected to have the digital surround enabled providing that the disc is displayed 7. this unit). Press ON/STANDBY ...
... be turned off, select FM/ AM while the unit is ON before pressing ON/OFF. Select the DVD source. 4. Select the appropriate A/V channel on the DVD disc menu to the receiver via the optical or coaxial terminal 2. MODE button until the image from the battery compartment of the speaker.... Switch ON your TV manual for details) Example 1: To play a source EN After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD, VCR) to the receiver, you only want the receiver to be connected to have the digital surround enabled providing that the disc is displayed 7. this unit). Press ON/STANDBY ...
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... FM/AM TUNING MEMORY ON/STANDBY MUTE 3. Selecting Mono or Stereo Sound Press ST/MONO on the main unit or the DIGITAL button on the receiver. 5- Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Advance sound section" for about one second to position the antenna away ...from them. 2. In this mode the receiver will automatically tune frequencies until the optimal sound is found. Tune the stations by pressing Preset EQ or DSP sound (see "Connecting the Antenna"...
... FM/AM TUNING MEMORY ON/STANDBY MUTE 3. Selecting Mono or Stereo Sound Press ST/MONO on the main unit or the DIGITAL button on the receiver. 5- Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Advance sound section" for about one second to position the antenna away ...from them. 2. In this mode the receiver will automatically tune frequencies until the optimal sound is found. Tune the stations by pressing Preset EQ or DSP sound (see "Connecting the Antenna"...
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... blink during the automatic storing process. "MEMORY" will flash and a preset number will be displayed in Manual preset 1. Operating your Receiver Storing radio stations: The receiver can store up to be stored. (see "Manual tuning" on page 16 above for details) 2- Press and hold the MEMORY button.... Weak signal can enter every single radio station repeatedly. You can affect the "Automatic Preset Storing function" efficiency. yourself or the receiver can store all available radio sta- Press and hold FM/AM on the display. Adjust the antenna for the best reception for 3...
... blink during the automatic storing process. "MEMORY" will flash and a preset number will be displayed in Manual preset 1. Operating your Receiver Storing radio stations: The receiver can store up to be stored. (see "Manual tuning" on page 16 above for details) 2- Press and hold the MEMORY button.... Weak signal can enter every single radio station repeatedly. You can affect the "Automatic Preset Storing function" efficiency. yourself or the receiver can store all available radio sta- Press and hold FM/AM on the display. Adjust the antenna for the best reception for 3...
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...), Press TUNING UP/DOWN to DVD/6 CH mode (otherwise only 2 channels/speakers will then amplify the signal and send to appropriate speakers. 2. EXTERNAL INPUT RT2600 ONLY To activate 6 Channel external input, press the source key on the receiver until 6 CH is therefore possible... to play any future 6 Channels coding (SACD, DVD Audio) thanks to the 6CH input. Operating your Receiver Retrieving preset stations 1. SOURCE ...
...), Press TUNING UP/DOWN to DVD/6 CH mode (otherwise only 2 channels/speakers will then amplify the signal and send to appropriate speakers. 2. EXTERNAL INPUT RT2600 ONLY To activate 6 Channel external input, press the source key on the receiver until 6 CH is therefore possible... to play any future 6 Channels coding (SACD, DVD Audio) thanks to the 6CH input. Operating your Receiver Retrieving preset stations 1. SOURCE ...
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...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, the new system provides stereo separation ...resulting commonly know 5.1 channels. Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems This 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...Dolby Pro Logic program source, such as TV and VCR. DTS is available in DVD, SAT/CAB, TV and CD mode. (When digital cable is equipped with ...
...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, the new system provides stereo separation ...resulting commonly know 5.1 channels. Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems This 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...Dolby Pro Logic program source, such as TV and VCR. DTS is available in DVD, SAT/CAB, TV and CD mode. (When digital cable is equipped with ...
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... / Optical / Optical2 (RT2600 only) / - 20 Fine Setting of the Components The receiver has pre-selected surround mode once you turn on the remote control until NORMAL appears on display) Analog (SAT/ ANL) Analog (DVD/ ANL) Analog (CD/ ANL) Analog (VCR/ ANL) Analog (V-AUX/ ANL) Built-in a real environment such as (STADIUM / THEATER / CONCERT / CLUB...
... / Optical / Optical2 (RT2600 only) / - 20 Fine Setting of the Components The receiver has pre-selected surround mode once you turn on the remote control until NORMAL appears on display) Analog (SAT/ ANL) Analog (DVD/ ANL) Analog (CD/ ANL) Analog (VCR/ ANL) Analog (V-AUX/ ANL) Built-in a real environment such as (STADIUM / THEATER / CONCERT / CLUB...