RCA RT2300 User manual

RCA
RT2300
RT2300R
RT2400
RT2400R

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This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF)energy, and if not installed and used properly, this
equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception.
This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the specifications in Subpart Jof Part 15of
FCCRules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television
interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
particular installations.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by
turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television
that is "receiving" the interference).
• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.
• Plug the unit into adifferent wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment
receiving interference are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How ToIdentify and Resolve
Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet isavailable from the U.S.Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC20402. Pleasespecify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
ForYour Safety
The AC power plug ispolarized (one blade iswider than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets one
way. If the plug won't go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it
still won't fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use adifferent one. De net attempt to
bypass this safety feature.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
ForYour Records
Inthe event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In
the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number:
Model No. RT23001RT2300RIRT24001RT2400R
Remote Control No. CRK76AD1
Date of Purchase
Placeof Purchase
Serial No.
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For
instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide
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WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM/BACK OF PRODUCT
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FCCInformation ................ 1
Getting Started ................. 3
Unpack the Receiver .................. 3
Inserting batteries into remote control ...... 3
Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver
....................................
Connecting to Audio.Visual
Components ......................... 4
Connecting the Antennas .............. 6
Connecting the speakers .............. 6
Subwoofers .............................. 6
Positioning your speakers ............. 7
Connecting for power ................. 8
Using Headphones .................... 8
Demo Mode .......................... 8
Restore to Factory Settings ............ 8
How to Operate your Receiver ..... 9
Receiver Controls ..................... 9
Your Remote Control ................. 10
The Built-in Radio .................... 11
Seek Tuning ............................. 11
Storing and Recalling Stations in Memory ...11
Using the Receiver to Play DVD ........ 12
Using the Receiver to Play CD ......... 12
Using the Receiver to Play Video Cassette
................................... 12
Using the Remote to Control additional
components ........................ 12
Advanced Sound Control ........ 13
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Ster eo .... 13
Dolby Digital ........................ 13
Setting up the Speakers .............. 13
The Test Tone / Setup button .............. 13
Input IQ ............................ 14
Night Mode ......................... 14
Auto Detect ......................... 14
Demo Mode ......................... 14
Program Format Display .............. 14
Care and Maintenance .......... 15
Troubleshooting Tips ................. 15
Receiver/Tuner Operation ................. 15
Remote Control Operation ................ 15
General ................................ 15
Cleaning the Exterior ................ 15
Equipment Specifications ............. 15
Remote Codes ................. 16
Cable Codes ............................ 16
VCR Codes .............................. 16
TV Codes ............................... 17
Satellite Receivers ....................... 18
Audio (RCA/Dimensia only) ............... 18
Laserdisc Players ......................... 18
Index ........................ 19
USWarranty .................. 20
Canadian Warranty ............. 21
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Unpack the Receiver
Check that you received the following items with
the receiver:
• one receiver unit;
• one RCA Universal Remote Control
(CRK76AD1);
• one external FM Dipole antenna;
• one external AM loop antenna;
• one instruction book;
• one owner registration/survey card;
• and one safety leaflet.
• one pair of AA batteries;
• one audio cable (two wires) with red and
white RCAconnectors;
• one video cable (single wire) with yellow
RCAconnectors;
Inserting batteries into
remote control
Insert two AA(R6) batteries with the + and- on the
battery compartment. To usethe remote control, point
it directly at your receiver.
Set up and Maintenance of
the Receiver
• Providespacesfor sufficient ventilation as
indicated:
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Do not connect to the AC power cords until
all of the connections are completed.
Do not useyour set immediately after transfer
from acold place to awarm place: risk of
condensation.
Do not expose your set to water projections and
excessively high temperatures.
After having disconnected your set, clean the case
with a soft cloth, or with a slightly humid chamois
leather. Never use strong solvents.

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Connecting to Audio.Visual
Components
This receiver allows you to connect to a large variety
of audio or video components.
Before you Connect
•Protectcomponentsfrom power surges.
•Connect all components before plugging any
power cordsinto the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the receiver and/or components
before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Contact Consumer relations if you have questions
concerning the connections or components.
Note: If you purchase the receiver with the speaker
set ( i.e. RT2300, RT2400),please make sure the color-
coded pins match the color of the terminals in which
they are inserted. The connection cable plugs and
jacks are color-codes follows:
Speaker Terminals To ease speaker connections
the speaker cords and the terminals are color-coded
into: Red/Black (Main Speakers), Blue/Black (Center
Speakers) and Grey/Black (Rear Speakers). When
connecting the speakers, make sure the color of
speaker wires and terminals are matched.
RCA Phono Type T_erminals Red for the right (R)
channel. White for the left (L)channel. Yellow for the
video. Black for the subwoofer.
• Make sureall antennasand cablesare properly
grounded.
Protect your Components from
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any component.
Arrange the components sothat air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components directly on top of each
other.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the stand
so heating air rising from it will not flow around other
components. If you have asatellite receiver, you
should place it on the top shelf.
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Positioning the Cables
Cables should be positioned correctly to avoid audio
hum or interference. A few suggestions below:
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place audio/video cables to the sides of the
receiver's back panel instead of straight down the
middle after you connect the components.
• Try not to coil any power cables and keep them
away from the audio/video cables asmuch as possible.
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Tips:
1.If your CDplayer isequipped with digital opticaljacks, using
optical cableispreferred. What you need isjust one more optical
digital connecting cord(not supplied). Plug it in the digital input
jack of the receiver and you can enjoy better sound quality
brought to you by the optical cable.When optical cable isused,no
more analog cableisneeded.
2.If you haveavideo camera,video game machine, or an extra
VCRs,connect it to VCR2jack at the front of the receiver.
3.If you havea SATreceiver or DVD player,you can make useof an
optical digital connecting cord(not supplied) or coaxial digital
connecting cord (not supplied) to enjoy Dolby Digital sound
quality. One optical /coaxial cableisneeded for each SATreceiver /
DVDplayer.When optical cable isused,no more analog cable is
needed.
Note: The optical cablejack isfor either DVDor CD.If you have
plugged in the optical cable for DVD,usethe analog cable for CD,
or unplug the optical cablefrom DVDand plug it in CDwhen use.
4. If your video component hasaS-Videojack included, you can
make useof it to enjoy enhanced video quality byconnecting it to
the relevant S-Videojack at the rearside of the receiver.1video
cable isneeded for eachcomponent. When S-Videocableisused,
no more analog video cableisneeded.
Note: Before plugging in the optical cable or S-Videocable, make
sureto match the shapeof the plug andjack, or you won't beable
to plug in completely.
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CD Player
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Antenna and Speaker
Wire Connection
Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.
NOTE: Make sure the insulation
is completely removed from the
ends of the Antenna and
speaker wires at all connection
points,
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Positioning your Speakers
Your system isequipped with Dolby Digital, which
enables you to reproduce sound effects asthey were
intended. However, the speakers must be properly
positioned and balanced.
In order to enjoy Dolby-enhanced sound quality, five
speakers are preferred: One center speaker, left and
right main speakers, rear left and right speakers, and
an optional subwoofer. However, if your front
speakers are small speakers, then a subwoofer is
essential or you won't be able to enjoy enhanced
basseffects. Below are a few suggestions for the set
up:
1.The two main speakers should be set between six
and ten feet apart. Putting them any closer or farther
apart may result in distorted sound.
2.Try to align center speaker and two main speakers,
or set the center speaker slightly behind the left and
right main speakers, otherwise the surround effect
may be distorted.
3.Aim the rear speakers directly at the two main
speakers, matching height to height. If the room is
sparsely decorated, slightly tilt the speakers down to
increase sound quality. If the room isdensely
decorated, face the speakers towards the rear wall at
the ceiling.
different speakers, and noise will be generated to
that particular speaker. You can change the levels of
different speakers by rotating the Multi Jog.
(For more information refer to section "The TestTone
/Setup button" in "Advanced Sound Control" on
page 13.)
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Experiment repeatedly to find a right balance for
you.
You can balance the speakers by pressing the Test
Tone ISetup button on the receiver. After pressing
the button the display will toggle between levelsof
Dolby Digital
BB I DOLBY I Manufactured
DIGI T A L under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
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Connecting for power _
Make sure you connect all your other electronic components and the ,_
speakers before plugging your receiver into the outlet.
Plug the power cord in the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug
with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
Using Headphones
Tolisten privately through your audio system, usethe PHONESjack on the
receiver. However, make sure you turn down the volume before you put on
the headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level after headphones
are in place.
Derno Mode
Right after you plugged in the power, a demo message will appear in dis-
play. (For more information please refer to section "Demo Mode" in
"Advanced Sound Control" on page 14.)
Restore to Factory Settings
You can always restore all settings back to original state. When the receiver isin Standby
mode, press in turn
CONCERT _ OFF _ NIGHT _ ARENA _ CHURCH _THEATER
then you can restore everything like preset radio station frequencies, speaker settings,etc,
back to the first time you use it.
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