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FCC Information
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 J of Part 15 of
FCC Rules. 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 a different 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 To Identify and Resolve
Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

For Your Safety
The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider 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 a different one. Do not attempt to
bypass this safety feature.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.

For Your Records
In the 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.
Remote Control No.
Date of Purchase
Place of 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
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH
AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN
THE TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN ALERTING
YOU OF "DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE
PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN ALERTING
YOU OF IMPORTANT
I N S T R U C T I O N S
ACCOMPANYING THE
PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM/BACK OF PRODUCT

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Contents
FCC Information
Getting Started
Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Inserting batteries into remote control . . . . . .2
Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver . . . . .2
Connecting to Audio-Visual Components . . . .3
Connecting the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting the Subwoofers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Positioning your Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting for Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Demo Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Restore to Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Codes
Cable Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TV Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Audio (RCA only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Laserdisc Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
US Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Canadian Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Operating your Receiver
Receiver Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The Built-in Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Seek Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Storing and Recalling Stations in Memory . .10
Using the Receiver to Play DVD/ CD/
Video Cassette Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using the Remote to Control
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Advanced Sound Control
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo . . . . . . . .11
5.1 ch Input for Dolby Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Night Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Fine Setting of the Components . . . . . . . . . . .12
Input IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Smart Detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Fine Setting of the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The TEST/ SET UP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Speaker Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Speaker Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Displaying Program Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Receiver/Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Equipment Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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Getting Started
EN Unpacking the Receiver

Set up and Maintenance of
the Receiver

For RT2500 & RT2500R, check that you received the following items:
• one receiver unit;
• Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated:
• one RCA Universal Remote Control (CRK76);
• one external FM Dipole antenna;
• one external AM loop antenna;
10 cm
• one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCA
connectors;
• one video cable (single wire) with yellow RCA con10 cm
10 cm
nectors;
• one instruction book;
• one safety leaflet;
• and one pair of AA batteries.
Digital
Sound
Processor

VOLUME

STANDBY

STADIU

CONCERT

THEATER

CHURCH

ARENA

CLUB

DSP OFF

NIGHT

SURR. MODE

P.SCAN

6 CH

TEST/ SET UP PRESET EQ

DVD

SAT

VCR-1

VCR-2

FM/ AM

TAPE

LE
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LEV
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BASS

TUNING

MUTE

BYPASS

VCR 2

SET

DEMO

PHONES

HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER

For RT2500, you also received:
• one set of spearkers including 2 left and right front
speakers, 1 centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 2 left and
right rear speakers.
• 6 speaker cables including:
2 x red/ balck cable for front speakers,
1 x blue/ black cable for centre speaker,
1 x brown/ black cable for subwoofer &
2 x grey/ black cable for rear speakers.

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MULTI JOG

10 cm

5 cm

• Do not connect to the AC power cords until all connections are completed.

Inserting Batteries into
Remote Control
Insert two AA(R6) batteries according to the + and signs on the battery compartment. To use the remote
control, point it directly at your receiver.

• Do not use your set immediately after transferred
from a cold place to a warm place: there is 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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Getting Started
Connecting to Audio-Visual
Components
This receiver allows you to connect to a large variety
of audio or video components.

Before you Connect
• Protect components from power surges.
• Connect all components before plugging any
power cords into the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the receiver and/or components
before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Protect your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any component.
Arrange the components so that 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 affect other components. If you have a satellite receiver, you should place
it on the top shelf.

• Contact consumer relations if you have questions
concerning the connections or components.
Note: Always make sure that color-coded pins match
the color of the terminals in which they are inserted.
The connection cable plugs and jacks are color-coded
as follows:
Speaker Terminals: RT 2500 - Red/Black (Main
Speakers), Blue/Black (Center Speaker), Grey/Black
(Rear Speakers) and Brown/Black (subwoofer).
RT2500R - Red/ Black (Main, Center & Rear Speakers)
RCA Type Terminals: Red for the right (R) channel.
White for the left (L) channel. Yellow for the video.
Black for the powered subwoofer.

Positioning the Cables
Cables should be positioned correctly to avoid audio
hum or interference. Below are a few suggestions:
• Insert all cable plugs into their jacks firmly.
• Place audio/video cables to the sides of the receiver’s back panel instead of straight down the middle
after you have connected the components.
• Try not to coil any power cables and keep them
away from the audio/video cables as much as possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded.

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Getting Started
EN Connecting to Audio-Visual Components
If you have a SAT receiver or DVD player, you can make use of an optical
digital connecting cord (not supplied) or coaxial digital connecting cord
(not supplied) to enjoy DTS/ Dolby Digital sound quality. One optical /
coaxial cable is needed for each SAT receiver / DVD player. When optical
or coaxial cable is used, no more analog cable is needed.
Note: This receiver provides one optical and one coaxial digital input for
the connection of your auxillary components. Please connect your
components (e.g. DVD, SAT or CD) to the appropriate digital inputs and
press SET/ DEMO and then rotate MULTI JOG to match your connection.

Remark: If you have a video
camera, video game machine, or an
extra VCR, connect it to VCR 2 jack
at the front of the receiver

DVD

to VIDEO OUT (SAT)

TV
to S-VIDEO OUT (SAT)

to AUDIO OUT (SAT)

SAT

to S-VIDEO OUT (DVD)

(Decoder)

to AUDIO OUT

Connect components
capable of outputing
DTS/ Dolby Digital (e.g.
DVD or SAT) or standard
PCM (CD) format digital
signals. Read section on
"Input Signal Setting"
under "Advanced
Sound Control" carefully
to adjust the matching
input settings.

to AUDIO OUT (DVD)

to VIDEO OUT (DVD)

to AUDIO OUT(DVD)

Multi-Channel
Decoder
e.g. DTS

to S-VIDEO IN (TV)

(CD)

(SAT)

to VIDEO IN (TV)

(DVD)

to AUDIO OUT (TV)

to AUDIO IN (VCR)

to VIDEO IN (VCR)

to LINE IN ( Tape Deck )

to VIDEO OUT (VCR)

to LINE OUT
(Tape Deck)

to AUDIO OUT (VCR)

Tape Deck

to AUDIO OUT (CD)

UNIT
BACK PANEL

VCR

CD Player

If your CD player is equipped with digital optical jacks, using of
optical cable is preferred. What you need is just 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 is used,
no more analog cable is needed.
Note: This receiver has one digital optical jack only. Be sure that
such connection does not prevent optical cable connection of
other components (e.g. DVD & SAT)

If your video component has a S-Video jack
included, you can make use of it to enjoy
enhanced video quality by connecting it to the
relevant S-Video jack at the rear side of the
receiver. One video cable is needed for each
component. When S-Video cable is used, no
more analog video cable is needed.
Note: Before plugging in the optical cable or SVideo cable, make sure to match the shape of the
plug and jack, otherwise, you will not be able to
plug in completely.

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Getting Started
EN
(CD)

(SAT)

(DVD)

If you want to enjoy full range of sound effects, with
small speakers, it is a must to use the subwoofer
with the speakers to maintain adequate bass signal
for the surround sound effect.
Speaker cords, 1 for each speaker, are needed for
connection. Twist the stripped ends of speaker cord
about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Press down on the tab to
open the terminal and insert the wire. Snap the tab
closed. To ease speaker connections, the speaker
cords and the terminals are color-coded into:

SUB WOOFER

SUB WOOFER
SPEAKER

This part not
available for RT2500R

Use this jack on the left back
panel for connecting powered
sub- woofer.

RIGHT

LEFT

+ -

NOTE: Make sure the insulation
is completely removed from the
ends of the Antenna and
speaker wires at all connection
points.

LEFT

RIGHT

+ -

Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.

At least two front speakers
(left and right) are required.
For better sound quality,
Center speaker, rear speakers and Subwoofer are preferred. Adding center and
rear speakers will enhance
surround effects. Adding a
Subwoofer will increase
bass response.

MAIN SPEAKERS

+ -

Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.

Connecting the
Speakers

CENTER
SPEAKER

+ -

The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and
FM terminals on the system’s back panel. They must
be hooked up in order to receive clear reception.
Uncoil the antenna wires and locate the bare ends.
Press down on the tab to open the terminal and
insert the wire. Snap the tab closed. After connecting the antennas, extend
them to their full length
Antenna and Speaker
and adjust their positioning
Wire Connection
for better reception.

Red/Black (Main Speakers), Blue/Black (Center
Speaker) and Grey/ Black (Rear Speakers). When connecting the speakers, make sure the colors of speaker wires and terminals are matched. If the cords are
reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack
bass.

+ -

Connecting the Antennas

+ -

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SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS

Connecting the Subwoofer
For RT2500, connect the subwoofer with the audio
cord (brown/ black) provided. For RT2500R, or if you
want to connect your own powered subwoofer, a
monoaural audio cord (not supplied) is needed.
This receiver offers a high flexibility for user to use a
large variety of speakers and subwoofers. For more
information please refer to section “Fine Setting of
the Speakers” in “Advanced Sound Control” on
page 12.

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Getting Started
EN Positioning your Speakers
Your system is equipped with Dolby Digital & Digital
Theatre System, which enable the unit to reproduce
sound effects as they were intended. However, the
speakers must be properly positioned and balanced.

For more information on speaker setup, please refer
to “Fine Setting of the Speakers” on page 12 &
“Speaker Distance” on page 13

In order to enjoy Dolby & Digital Theatre System 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 will not be able to enjoy enhanced
bass effects. 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 less satisfactory 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 less satisfactory.
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 is densely
decorated, face the speakers towards the rear wall at
the ceiling.

Main
Left

Center

Main
Right

TV
Optional
Subwoofer

Rear
Left

Rear
Rigth

Actually there are many more possible options. You
may experiment repeatedly to find a right balance
for you.

Manufactured under
License from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.
5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. “DTS Digital
Surround”, are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Dolby Digital
Manufactured
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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Getting Started
EN

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
To listen privately through your audio system, use the PHONES jack 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.
Once headphones are connected, “HEADPHONE DOWNMIX 2
CHANNEL” will scroll on display.

Demo Mode
Right after you have plugged in the power, a demo message will appear in display. It will also be displayed if
you press the SET/DEMO at STANDBY mode. To restore to normal status, press SET/DEMO again to return to
STANDBY mode.

Restore to Factory Settings
You can always restore all settings back to original state. When the receiver is in STANDBY mode, press accordingly as:
STADIUM

NIGHT

DSP OFF

CLUB

then you can restore everything like preset radio station frequencies, speaker settings,etc, back to the first
time you use it.
Note: As you turn on the receiver, it will first enter TUNER mode and show frequency as 87.5MHz after the
settings have been restored.

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Operating your Receiver
EN

Digital
Sound
Processor

VOLUME

5
STANDBY

SURR. MODE

6 CH

CLUB

DSP OFF

NIGHT

13 14 15

TEST/ SET UP PRESET EQ

BYPASS

2
4

PHONES

DVD

SAT

VCR-1

VCR-2

FM/ AM

TAPE

VCR 2

SET

DEMO

HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER

11 12

P.SCAN

ARENA

LE V

CHURCH

LE
EB
TR

THEATER

BASS

TUNING

CONCERT

MUTE

STADIU

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MULTI JOG

Receiver Controls
1. STANDBY
To turn the unit on/ off. When the
system is turned on, the unit will go
to the mode it was in before power
off.
2. MUTE
To mute all audio outputs.

7.DSP (Digital Sound Processor) &
NIGHT mode
Press corresponding button to select
the mode (STADIUM/ CONCERT/
THEATER/ ARENA/ CHURCH/ CLUB/
OFF) you want. Press NIGHT for your
enjoyment at night (see page 12).
8. MULTI JOG, SET/DEMO
When pressing the SET/DEMO
repeatedly, the display will toggle
among Audio Source (for DVD, SAT &
CD), SLEEP mode and DIM selection.

3. PHONES
Plug your headphones (not supplied)
into it for your private enjoyment.
Speakers will be off when phones are Please refer to page 12 for Input
Signal Setting. In SLEEP mode, you
inserted.
can set the receiver to turn off after
30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. In DIM
4. Source Buttons
To select sound source. For example, selection, you can rotate to set the
brightness of the display. Such setting
CD, SAT etc. In standby mode, they
are also One Touch Power On keys to will be stored. Also use the MULTI
JOG for speakers and sub-woofers
turn on the receiver directly at the
setup and preset radio stations selecsource mode you want.
tion.
5. Display
To display current status of the receiv- 9. TUNING
Press to select the tuner frequencies
er.
manually.
6. Sound Control
10. P. SCAN (Preset Scan)
Let you adjust the sound – volume,
treble, bass & balance. To change the Press for about 2 seconds and tuner
station presets will be started autoVOLUME, turn the large central
matically.
knob. To adjust TREBLE or BASS,
press relevant button and turn the
knob. To change the volume of indi- 11. SURR. MODE
Press repeatedly to select the survidual speaker, press LEVEL button
repeatedly to select the speaker, then round mode you want. ( refer to
“Advanced Sound Control” on page
turn the knob to adjust the level. (
refer to “The TEST/ SET UP button” 11.)
on page 12.)

12. 6 CH (6 Channels)
Press to select the input connected to
an external 6-Channel decoder. Press
again to return to the most recently
selected source mode. (see “5.1 ch
Input for Dobly Digital” on page 11).
13. TEST/ SET UP
When pressing it briefly, a short noise
(test tone) will be generated in the
speakers one by one so that you can
adjust the volume of individual
speaker. When keep pressing for two
seconds, it will enter setup mode for
speakers and subwoofers. Rotate the
MULTI JOG to choose the options.
(refer to “The TEST/ SET UP button”
on page 12.)
14. PRESET EQ
Press repeatedly to select the desirable EQ mode (music style) – CLASSIC, POP, ROCK, JAZZ, VOCAL or
FLAT. Your choice will be saved automatically.
15. BYPASS
Press to cut sound output from center, surround speakers.
16. VCR2
For convenient use of your digital
camera, family game machines,
second VCR, etc.
Note: If your video component has
S-Video output, you can enjoy
enhanced video quality by connecting it to the S-Video jack on receiver
using a S-Video cable (not included).

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Operating your Receiver
Your Remote Control

Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control (see
relevant section on page 3.) You can test it by pressing any button. If it
works, the red LED will light.

ON OFF

VCR1

1
DVD•6 CH VCR2 AM•FM SAT•CABLE

2
CD

TAPE
CH +

2. Source Buttons
To turn on and select various
audio/ video sources. You can also
enter the 6 Channels direct input
mode by pressing DVD•6CH.

9. Operation Buttons
In TUNER mode, you can press
REVERSE and FORWARD keys to
tune down or up the radio frequency. PLAY, RECORD, STOP
and PAUSE keys are for easy control of components (like CD, TV,
DVD, TAPE, etc.) other than the
receiver itself. What you need is to
encode the components in
advance. (For details, refer to
"Using the Remote to Control
AdditionalCcomponents" on page
10.)

5. MUTE
To mute all audio outputs.
6. Adjustment Buttons
Press AUDIO button to activate
the control, then upon pressing
OK, the display will toggle among
Preset EQ (Stereo only), SLEEP
Mode & DIM Mode. When the
display shows the setup you want
to change, press the left and right
arrow buttons beside OK button
to make changes, then press OK to
finalize your choice.
7. Number Buttons
To access directly a pre-set station
(in TUNER mode).
8. MENU
Press to store desired frequency in
memory. The flashing word MEMORY in red will appear in display.
Input your desired channel num-

10. DIGITAL
Select the way your audio/video
components are connected to the
receiver – Analog, Optical, or
Coaxial.
11. LEVEL
Press to adjust the volume of individual speaker. Press repeatedly
and the display will toggle among
different channels (Left main
speaker, Right main speaker,
Center speaker, Left surround
speaker, Right surround speaker,
and/or Subwoofer, if available),
then press the left and right
arrow buttons beside OK button
for adjustment.

O BAC

4. VOL (Volume Buttons)
To adjust the volume.

CH -

MUTE
RDM•P

INFO•RDS

3. CH+, CH- (Channel Buttons)
To select programmed stations (in
TUNER mode).

K•
DISK

VOL

ber while the word is still flashing
and the frequency will be stored.
(For details, refer to "Storing and
Recalling Stations in Memory" on
page 10.)

VOL

1. ON/OFF
To turn on or off the receiver and
other auxillary components (see
page 10 “Using the Remote to
Control Additional Components”).

ID
GU E•

RT2500 ENG

CLEAR

INPUT•SEEK

ANT•FMS

0
REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD

STOP

PAUSE

AUDIO DIGITALLEVEL SURR

6 10 11 12
u n i v e r s a l

sound settings. The display will
toggle among DOLBY DIGITAL,
DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY 3
STEREO, STEREO and DSP modes.
(For details, refer to section
"Advanced Sound Control" on
page 11.)
Note: The remote buttons GO
BACK•DISK, GUIDE•RDM•PTY,
INFO•RDS, CLEAR, INPUT•SEEK
& ANT•FMS do not work with the
receiver.

12. SURR (Surround Sound
Control)
Press to change the surround

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Operating your Receiver
Digital
Sound
Processor

VOLUME

STANDBY
STADIU

CONCERT

THEATER

CHURCH

ARENA

NIGHT

DSP OFF

CLUB

DVD

P.SCAN

SURR. MODE

SAT

6 CH

LE
EB
TR

TUNING

BASS

MUTE

The receiver has
2
built-in AM/FM
radio function.
You can simply
connect it to
power and speakers to listen to your favorite radio stations.

TEST/ SET UP PRESET EQ BYPASS

VCR-1

VCR-2
DEMO

FM/ AM

TAPE

MULTI JOG

ON OFF

VCR1

DVD•6 CH VCR2 AM•FM SAT•CABLE

TAPE
CH +

VOL

CH -

ID
GU E•

Set to desired frequency by the
receiver or remote
control , then press MENU on the
remote control. The flashing word
MEMORY in red will appear in display.
While the word MEMORY is still flashing, input your desired channel number
and the frequency will be stored.

After you have done so, you can rotate
the MULTI JOG on receiver or press CH+
or CH- buttons on remote to select the
preset stations directly.

CLEAR

INPUT•SEEK

AUDIO

Seek Tuning
2

Tip: You can store up to 30 stations.

INFO•RDS

VIDEO

O BAC

MUTE
RDM•P

S-VIDEO

Storing and
Recalling
Stations in
Memory

K•
DISK

1. Select TUNER.
2. Tune to your favorite station.
3. Adjust volume.
4. Set preset EQ if needed
5. Set surround mode if needed.

You can keep pressing one of the
TUNING buttons on the unit or REVERSE/
FORWARD buttons on the remote for a
second, and the receiver will search for
the next available station for you.

VCR 2

SET

PHONES

HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER

The Built-in
Radio

LE V

ANT•FMS

0
REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD

STOP

PAUSE

AUDIO DIGITALLEVEL SURR

5
u n i v e r s a l

Note: The CH+ and CH- buttons
respond only in TUNER mode in case
you want to switch channels.

Using the Receiver to Play DVD or
CD or Video Cassette Player

Using the Remote to Control
Additional Components

After you have connected your DVD or CD or VCR
player with the receiver, you can partly control them
through your receiver:

You can set your remote to control other components
(like CD, TV, DVD, TAPE, etc.). What you need is to
encode them in advance (not necessary for recent
RCA & Proscan models)

1. Connect the DVD or CD or VCR player with the
receiver. (For details, refer to page 4.)
2. Select DVD or CD or VCR according to the source
connected.
3. Turn on the connected player and start playback.
4. Set Preset EQ if needed. (For details, refer to item
11 “Preset EQ” on page 8.)
5. Set Surround Mode if needed. (For details, refer to
“Advanced Sound Control” on page 12)
6. Set Night Mode if needed. (For details, refer to
“Night Mode” on page 12.)
7. Adjust Volume.

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up the brand and corresponding code number in the code list from page 15 to17.
3. While keeping the corresponding Source Button
(like VCR1, VCR2, TV, DVD) on the remote pressed,
enter the code from the code list through the
Number Buttons.
4. Release the component button, then press
ON•OFF to see if the component will be turned off.
5. If this does not work, repeat steps 3 and 4 by trying
to use the next code (if available) listed for the brand
of your component until the component responds to

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Operating your Receiver
the remote command.
Note: Once your component is encoded, you can
press ON/OFF on the remote once to turn off the
component and then followed by the second time
quickly to turn off the receiver (i.e. this unit). If you
only want the receiver to be turned off, select FM/
AM while the unit is ON before pressing ON/OFF.

Tips:
• This remote may not operate all models of the brands
shown.
• If batteries are removed from the battery compartment
of the remote control, all memory will be lost. You need to
re-enter all previously programmed codes again.
•The buttons on the remote may not work correspondingly
with those on the components brands. Experiment with the
remote and your components to see which buttons work. If
only a few functions operate, check to see if another code
set will work with more buttons.

Advanced Sound Control
Sound Enhancement Systems
This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound
enhancement systems to give you the sound quality
you have once dreamed of – but now comes true:

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo
This surround system reproduces theater-like surround
sound from Dolby-encoded software. The Pro Logic
mode uses the built-in circuit to steer the Left, Center,
Right and Surround channel audio signals and uses all
five speakers and an optional subwoofer to play
decoded Dolby Pro Logic program source, such as TV
and VCR. The 3 Stereo mode will redirect the
Surround signals to the front left and right speakers
when only the front and center speakers are used.

Dolby Digital is optimal for DVD and SAT.
This unit is equipped with Dolby Digital 5.1-channel
input terminal so that you can enjoy enhanced full
digital surround sound. Being different from Dolby
Pro Logic in which only four channels ( Front Left,
Front Right, Centre and Rear ) are used, the new system provides stereo separation of the rear speakers
(Rear-Right, Rear-Left ). These 5 channels, together
with the subwoofer channel for bass sounds ( counted
as 0.1 channel ), constitue as 5.1-Channel ( or 6
Channels ) Input for Dolby Digital that brings you the
most sophisicated sound enjoyment.

Use this mode to suit your speaker system configurations (such as size and number of speakers) and type
of program (such as VCR).

Press 6 CH on the unit or DVD•6 CH button on the
remote to select the input connected to an external 6channel decoder. Press again return to the most
recently selected mode.You can only adjust Sound
Control, SLEEP mode, DIM selection, Source Buttons
and MUTE when this mode is selected.

5.1 ch Input for Dolby Digital

Stereo

The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital
surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital
format. Dolby Digital provides better sound quality
and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby
Surround.

The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs
from the front speakers. Use this mode if you have
connected the front speakers only.

When the soundtrack of a Dolby Digital movie was
made, all the sound effects are mixed down to six separate channels of digital audio, and these six channels
of independent digital audio are pressed to a single
stream of digital data on your DVD. When you play it
by your DVD player, the receiver decodes this stream
of digital data back to six audio channels for playback.

DSP (Digital Sound Processor)
These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real
environment such as Stadium, Concert, Theater,
Arena, Church, Club. DSP automatically converts analog audio signals to digital ones which enables you to
adjust the sound without degrading the sound quality. Different modes will give you different feel of size
and type of listening environment.

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Advanced Sound Control
EN Night Mode
By using Dynamic Range Compression technology,
you can enjoy enhanced sound quality by Dolby
Digital at night without interrupting your roommates
or neighbors. While enjoying a Dolby Digital enabled
component (DVD, SAT), you can activate Night Mode
by pressing NIGHT button at the front of the receiver,
and this mode will compress the difference in volume
between normal voices and sounds like explosions.
There are two modes (SOFT, SOFTER) for you to
choose the extents of compression.

Fine Setting of the Components
Input IQ
One of the smartest features of the receiver is the
ability to pre-select the best surround mode for you
once you turn on the unit by pressing the Source
Buttons (like DVD, SAT, CD) directly. The default surround modes for different components are as table
below. If you decide to change the surround mode,
you can press the SURR MODE button to change to
the mode you want.
Source/
Input

If Digital Input (optical
or coaxial) is selected

If Analog Input
is selected

DVD
SAT
VCR1
VCR2
TV
CD
TAPE
TUNER

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
N/A
N/A
N/A
STEREO
N/A
N/A

PRO LOGIC
PRO LOGIC
PRO LOGIC
PRO LOGIC
PRO LOGIC
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO

You may also change the default settings if your connections are different from our recommendation (CDCoaxial, SAT- Optical 1 and DVD- Optical 2) by turning
off the smart detect function.
1. Press and hold TEST/ SET UP until L/R SML shows
on display.
2. Press TEST/ SET UP repeatedly until SDET ON
shows on display.
3. Rotate MULTI JOG to turn off (SDET OFF) smart
detect.
Now you can arrange your favourite settings by pressing SET/DEMO and then rotate MULTI JOG to select
among optical/ coaxial/ analog inputs. Your selection
will be stored automatically.

Fine Setting of the Speakers
This receiver supports a wide range of speakers and
subwoofers. For optimal surround sound enjoyment,
you need to register the speaker selection settings of
your audio system. If you buy this receiver with
accompanied speaker package, then this step has
been done for you.
Also, to make the surround sound more effective and
suit the acoustic conditions in your listening room,
you need to delay the signal from some of the speakers. Such channel delay compensates for center or
surround speakers that are closer to listening position
than the front speakers. You can make use of the
TEST/ SET UP button to control the speakers such as
their relative loudness.

Smart Detect

The TEST/ SET UP button

After you have connected all the optical/ coaxial wires
from your digital components (e.g. SAT, DVD), this
function can automatically detect the inputting signals and arrange the optimum settings for you. Tables
below show changes in settings as seen on display
with digital and analog inputs:

You can adjust the relative loudness of the individual
speakers by TEST/ SET UP button. In Dolby modes,
press the button briefly. A short noise will be heard in
the speakers one by one. The speaker having the
noise at that moment will be shown in the display.
You can listen to that speaker and rotate the MULTI
JOG to adjust the level.

Input Source
SAT
DVD
CD

Digital input (as seen on display)
Optical 1 (SAT/ OPT2)
Optical 2 (DVD/ OPT1)
Coaxial (CD/ COAX)

Input Source
SAT
DVD
CD

Analog input (as seen on display)
SAT analog (SAT/ ANL)
DVD analog (DVD/ ANL)
CD analog (DVD/ ANL)

Speaker Configurations
You can also change the setup of the speakers by
pressing the TEST/ SET UP button until the display
shows L/R LRG which enables you to set the volume
size of the front speaker.

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Advanced Sound Control
Front Speaker selection
Center Speaker selection
Surround Speaker selection
Subwoofer selection
Subwoofer Phase
Front Speaker distance
Centre Speaker distance
Rear Speaker distance

Large/ Small
Large/ Small/ None
Large/ Small/ None
Yes/ No
+/0-40 ft
0-40 ft
0-40 ft

Speaker Icons

The receiver shows you the speakers’ types and settings on the display with the following icons:

Small Main Speakers
Large Main Speakers
Small Center Speakers

By pressing the button repeatedly while display is still
showing L/R LRG, the display will toggle among: front,
center, surround, subwoofer, subwoofer phase and
speakers’ distance setup. You can now set the volume
size or speakers’ distance by rotating the MULTI
JOG.

Large Center Speakers
Small Rear Speakers
Large Rear Speakers
Subwoofer Present

Note:
• The sub-woofer selection will always be YES when
the main speakers are set to small (SML).
• For the subwoofer phase setting, it will be affected
by how you locate the subwoofer. Try both + and settings and select the one that has better bass effect.

Speaker Distance
To make the surround sound more effective and suit
the acoustic conditions in your listening room, you
need to input the distance of the speakers measured
from your favourite listening position. The receiver
will adjust the appropriate delay compensation for
you.
Main
Left

Centre

Main
Right

C ch
L/R

SUR
Rear
Left

L/R

SUR
Rear
Right

Displaying Program Formats
When a digital source is playing, the receiver will
automatically switch to the proper surround mode
and indicates on the speaker icons on the right-hand
side of the display. (See diagram)
It is important to note, however,
that not all Dolby Digital sources are
encoded with the full complement
of five channels plus LFE*. Speaker
icons show how many and which
speaker you have enabled (See “Fine
Setting of the Speakers”) and the
letters inside the speaker icons show which channel is
present in the source information. For example, the
diagram shown means you have all the five speakers
and subwoofer enabled and the digital sources you
played have five channels plus LFE complemented.
* LFE stands for Low Frequency Effect. The indication “LFE” appears
if the digital source contains LFE information. In this case, the bass
signal will be delivered to the subwoofer, offering more dynamic deep
bass sound effects. If the letter is flashing, the signal is either too
weak or just gone.

Note: The receiver has defaulted the following distances:
Main speakers (L/R) 15 ft
Center speaker (Cch)*15 ft
Rear speaker (SUR) 10 ft
(* Center speaker is available only when Dolby Digital
is active)

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Care and Maintenance
EN Troubleshooting Tips
Receiver/Tuner Operation
STEREO indicator is off.
• Adjust the antenna.
The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise.
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.

Remote Control Operation
The remote control does not operate the unit.
• Another function mode is selected on the remote.
Press the correct Source Button.
• No batteries installed. (included with your system)
Install the batteries before attempting to operate the
remote. Be sure to match the + and - ends of each
battery to the symbols shown in the remote battery
compartment.
• The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote control
sensor on the main unit or there is an obstacle
between the remote and the main unit.
• The remote control is too far from the main unit,
move closer.

General
No audio.
• Make sure the speakers are connected.
• Check the connections.
• Check the power cord connections.
• Make sure the MUTE indicator on the front panel
is off.
• Make sure the digital setting (optical, coaxial or
analog) is correct.
• Check if connections is different from recommendation when SDET is ON (see p.12 Smart Detect).
No audio from one channel.
• Check the speaker level setting.
• Check the speaker wire or cable connections.

Noise creates when the TV is turned on.
• The TV is too close to the audio system.
Specific instruments sound displaced.
• Check the connections between the receiver and
the speakers if the sound does not match the video.
• Press the Source Button for the video source.

Cleaning the Exterior
• Disconnect the system from AC power before
cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft dust
cloth, or with a slightly humid chamois leather. Never
use strong solvents.

Equipment Specifications:
AMPLIFIER SECTION:
All 5 channels: each 100W at 6 ohm.
0.9% THD @1 kHz
Subwoofer channel: 200w at 3 ohm (RT2500 only)
Muting Attenuation: 65dB
Frequency Response: 40Hz to 20kHz +/-3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (Bypass mode)
VIDEO SECTION:
Input ( Sensitivity/ Impedance ):1Vp-p/ 75ohm
Output (Level/ Impedance): 1Vp-p/ 75 ohm
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 6MHz at +/- 3dB
Signal to noise ratio: 40dB
Crosstalk @3.58MHz: 40dB
AM TUNER SECTION:
Frequency Response: 80Hz – 2kHz +/-6dB
Usable Sensitivity: 800uV/m @ S/N 20dB
Signal to Noise: 38dB
Image Ratio: 27dB @ 1000kHz
IF Rejection: 35dB
FM TUNER SECTION:
Frequency Response: 40Hz – 15kHz +/-3dB
Quieting: 24dBu
Signal to Noise: 60dB(stereo)/ 65dB(mono)
Image Ratio: 40dB
IF Rejection: 50dB

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Remote Codes
CABLE CODES
ABC
ANTRONIX
ARCHER
CABLETENNA
CABLEVIEW
CENTURY
CITIZEN
COLOUR VOICE
COMTRONICS
CONTEC
EASTERN
GARRARD
GC ELECTRONICS
GEMINI
GENERAL INSTRUMENT
HAMLIN
HITACHI
HYTEX
JASCO
JERROLD
MAGNAVOX
MEMOREX
MOVIE TIME
NSC
OAK
PANASONIC
PARAGON
PHILIPS
PIONEER
PULSAR
RCA
REALISTIC
REGAL
REGENCY
REMBRANDT
RUNCO
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SIGNAL
SIGNATURE
SL MARX
SPRUCER
STARCOM
STARGATE
STARQUEST
TANDY
TELEVIEW
TOCOM
TOSHIBA
TUSA
TV86
UNIKA
UNITED ARTISTS
UNITED CABLE
UNIVERSAL
VIDEOWAY
VIEWSTAR
ZENITH

VCR CODES
5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5009, 5053
5008, 5009
5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
5008
5008
5011
5011
5012, 5013
5014, 5015
5016
5017
5011
5009
5018, 5019, 5049
5003
5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045
5003
5002
5011
5003, 5005, 5007, 5018, 5023,
5024, 5046, 5053
5025
5026
5002, 5027, 5028
5002, 5027, 5028
5002, 5016, 5029
5048, 5052
5026
5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025,
5030, 5031, 5032
5033, 5034
5026
5047, 5049, 5052
5009, 5049
5022, 5035
5017
5003
5026
5014, 5034
5006, 5036, 5037, 5038
5014, 5018
5003
5014
5052
5007, 5018, 5053
5014, 5018
5018
5040
5014
5004, 5023, 5041
5026
5018
5027
5008, 5009, 5011
5002
5053
5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
5044
5015, 5025, 5027, 5040
5026, 5050, 5051

ADMIRAL
ADVENTURA
AIKO
AIWA
AKAI
AMERICAN HIGH
ASHA
AUDIO DYNAMICS
AUDIOVOX
BELL & HOWELL
BEAUMARK
BROKSONIC
CALIX
CANDLE
CANON
CAPEHART
CARVER
CCE
CITIZEN
COLORTYME
COLT
CRAIG
CURTIS-MATHES
CYBERNEX
DAEWOO
DAYTRON
DBX
DIMENSIA
DYNATECH
ELECTROHOME
ELECTROPHONIC
EMERSON

FISHER
FUJI
FUNAI
GARRARD
GE
GOLDSTAR
GRADIENTE
HARLEY DAVIDSON
HARMAN KARDON
HARWOOD
HEADQUARTER
HITACHI
HI-Q
INSTANT REPLAY
JCI
JC PENNEY

JENSEN
JVC
KENWOOD
KLH
KODAK
LLOYD
LOGIK
LXI
MAGNAVOX
MAGNIN
MARANTZ
MARTA
MASUSHITA
MEI

EN
2131
2026
2027
2002, 2026
2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111, 2112, 2113
2021
2013
2009, 2010
2014
2011
2013
2012, 2025
2014
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,
2018, 2019
2021, 2022, 2114
2020, 2110
2062
2027, 2061
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,
2018, 2019, 2027
2009
2061
2013, 2014, 2023, 2061
2000, 2002, 2009, 2013, 2016,
2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115
2013
2015, 2017, 2019, 2025, 2026,
2027, 2028, 2110
2110
2009, 2010
2000
2002, 2026
2014, 2029
2014
2002, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026,
2029, 2030, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037,
2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2044, 2045, 2047,
2065, 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130
2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2118
2021, 2119
2002, 2026
2026
2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120
2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121
2026
2026
2009
2061
2011
2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107,
2111, 2120, 2122
2023
2021
2021
2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014,
2021, 2022, 2055, 2056, 2058,
2059, 2060, 2107, 2118
2055, 2056, 2111
2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058,
2111, 2123
2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,
2058, 2111, 2123
2061
2014, 2021
2002, 2026
2061
2014
2021, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104,
2108, 2124
2013
2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,
2021, 2058, 2062, 2064
2014
2021
2021

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Remote Codes
EN

MEMOREX
MGA
MGN TECHNOLOGY
MIDLAND
MINOLTA
MITSUBISHI

MONTGOMERY WARD
MOTOROLA
MTC
MULTITECH
NEC
NIKKO
NOBLEX
OLYMPUS
OPTIMUS
OPTONICA
ORION
PANASONIC
PENTAX
PENTEX RESEARCH
PHILCO
PHILIPS
PILOT
PIONEER
PORTLAND
PROSCAN
PROTEC
PULSAR
QUARTER
QUARTZ
QUASAR
RCA

RADIOSHACK/REALISTIC
RADIX
RANDEX
RICOH
RUNCO
SAMSUNG
SANKY
SANSUI
SANYO
SCOTT
SEARS
SHARP
SHINTOM
SHOGUN
SIGNATURE
SINGER
SONY
STS
SYLVANIA
SYMPHONIC
TANDY
TASHIKO
TATUNG
TEAC
TECHNICS
TEKNIKA
TMK
TOSHIBA
TOTEVSION
UNITECH
VECTOR RESEARCH
VICTOR
VIDEO CONCEPTS
VIDEOSONIC
WARDS

2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026,
2104, 2131
2029, 2065, 2113
2013
2053
2055, 2056, 2107
2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069,
2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113,
2123
2075, 2131
2021, 2131
2002, 2013, 2026
2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061
2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058, 2064,
2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123
2014
2013
2021
2014, 2131
2096
2035
2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
2018
2021, 2022, 2062, 2063
2021, 2062, 2096, 2124
2014
2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123
2016, 2017, 2019, 2110
2000, 2001
2061
2104
2011
2011
2021, 2022, 2125
2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056,
2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088,
2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125
2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2022, 2023,
2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131
2014
2014
2128
2104
2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112
2104, 2131
2010, 2092, 2111, 2123
2011, 2013, 2023
2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065,
2093, 2116
2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050,
2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118
2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131
2004, 2056, 2061, 2098
2013
2002, 2131
2021, 2061, 2128
2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128
2021, 2107
2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065,
2124
2002, 2026
2002, 2011
2014
2058, 2111
2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111
2021, 2109
2002, 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129
2013, 2024, 2047
2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116
2013, 2014
2013
2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
2010
2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113
2013
2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023, 2026,
2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101, 2102,
2103, 2107, 2116, 2131

XR-1000
YAMAHA
ZENITH

2021, 2026, 2061
2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111
2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128

TV CODES
ABEX
ADMIRAL
ADVENTURA
AIKO
AKAI
ALLERON
AMTRON
ANAM NATIONAL
AOC
AUDIOVOX
BELCOR
BELL & HOWELL
BRADFORD
BROKWOOD
CANDLE
CAPEHART
CELEBRITY
CENTURION
CITIZEN
CLAIRTONE
COLORTYME
CONCERTO
CONTEC/CONY
CRAIG
CROWN
CURTIS MATHES
CXC
DAEWOO
DAYTRON
DIMENSIA
DUMONT
DYNATECH
ELECTROBAND
ELECTROHOME
EMERSON

ENVISION
FISHER
FUJITSO
FUNAI
FUTURETEC
GE

GIBRALTER
GOLDSTAR
GRUNDY
HALLMARK
HARVARD
HITACHI

IMA
INFINITY
JANEIL
JBL
JCB
JC PENNY

JENSEN
JVC

1172
1001, 1173
1174
1016
1002
1046
1038
1003, 1038
1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1175, 1176
1038
1004
1001, 1083, 1162
1038
1004
1004, 1006, 1008, 1174
1175
1002
1009
1004, 1006, 1008, 1016, 1038, 1105, 1171,
1174, 1177
1176
1004, 1006
1004, 1006
1012, 1013, 1014, 1038, 1176
1038
1038, 1171
1000, 1004, 1006, 1015, 1105, 1162, 1171
1038
1004, 1005,1006, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1127,
1171
1004, 1006, 1171
1000
1004, 1151
1178
1002, 1176
1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1022
1004, 1006, 1012, 1014, 1023, 1024,
1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030,
1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037,
1038, 1039, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1046,
1047, 1123, 1124, 1162, 1171, 1176, 1177,
1179, 1191
1004, 1006
1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180
1046
1038, 1046
1038
1000, 1003, 1004, 1006, 1022, 1052, 1054,
1055, 1087, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168,
1181
1004, 1151
1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1019, 1056, 1057,
1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172
1038, 1046, 1171
1004, 1006
1038
1004, 1006, 1012, 1013, 1059, 1060, 1061,
1135, 1136, 1137, 1138, 1139, 1140, 1141,
1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150,
1179
1038
1062
1174
1062
1002
1000, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1022, 1052,
1054, 1058, 1063, 1064, 1072, 1087, 1105,
1128, 1171, 1172, 1181
1004, 1006
1012, 1013, 1054, 1060, 1065, 1066, 1067,
1089, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182

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Remote Codes
KAWASHO
KAYPANI
KENWOOD
KLOSS NOVABEAM
KTV
LOEWE
LOGIK
LUXMAN
LXI
MAGNAVOX

MAJESTIC
MARANTS
MARANTZ
MEGATRON
MEI
MEMOREX
MGA
MIDLAND
MINUTZ
MITSUBISHI
MONTGOMERY WARD
MOTOROLA
MTC
MULTITECH
MULTIVISION
NAD
NEC
NIKKO
NTC
ONWA
OPTIMUS
OPTONICA
ORION
PANASONIC
PHILCO

PHILIPS

PILOT
PIONEER
PORTLAND
PRICE CLUB
PRISM
PROSCAN
PROTON
PULSAR
PULSER
QUASAR
RADIO SHACK/REALISTIC
RCA

RHAPSODY
RUNCO
SAMPO
SAMSUNG
SAMSUX
SANSUI
SANYO
SCOTCH
SCOTT
SEARS

SHARP
SHOGUN
SIGNATURE

1002, 1004, 1006
1175
1004, 1006, 1019
1068, 1069, 1174, 1183
1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177
1062
1083
1004, 1006
1000, 1006, 1049, 1062, 1071, 1072, 1073,
1162, 1181
1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,
1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1089, 1130,
1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1183, 1184
1083
1062
1004, 1006, 1062, 1078
1006, 1059
1176
1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162
1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079,
1080, 1082
1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181
1052
1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079,
1080, 1081, 1082, 1082, 1083, 1125
1083
1003, 1173
1004, 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178
1038, 1178
1084
1006, 1071, 1072, 1185
1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1089
1006, 1016
1016
1038
1185
1095, 1173
1035, 1191
1003, 1054, 1062, 1170
1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1019,
1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1077, 1183,
1184
1003, 1004, 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068,
1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088,
1089
1004, 1171
1004, 1006, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1179, 1185
1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1171
1105
1054
1000, 1181
1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175
1151
1004
1003, 1054, 1070, 1094
1000, 1004, 1006, 1012, 1038, 1049, 1095,
1162, 1171, 1172
1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1019,
1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103,
1129, 1179, 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190
1176
1151
1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175
1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1015, 1019, 1104,
1105, 1106, 1171, 1172
1171
1191
1004, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1080, 1107, 1108,
1162, 1169, 1180, 1189
1006
1004, 1006, 1012, 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046
1000, 1004, 1006, 1013, 1019, 1046, 1048,
1049, 1050, 1051, 1066, 1071, 1072, 1109,
1110, 1162, 1180, 1181, 1189
1004, 1006, 1012, 1029, 1095, 1111, 1112,
1113, 1122, 1171, 1173
1004
1001, 1083, 1115

SIMPSON
SONIC
SONY
SOUNDESIGN
SQUAREVIEW
SSS
STARLITE
SUPRE-MACY
SUPREME
SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC
TANDY
TATUNG
TECHNICS
TECHWOOD
TEKNIKA

TELECAPTION
TMK
TOSHIBA
TOTEVISION
UNIVERSAL
VICTOR
VIDTECH
VIKING
WARDS

YAMAHA
ZENITH

1008
1176
1002
1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046
1189
1004, 1038
1038
1174
1002
1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,
1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161,
1183, 1184
1033, 1038, 1189
1173
1003, 1178
1054
1004, 1006, 1054
1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1013, 1016,
1038, 1046, 1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170,
1171
1117
1004, 1006
1049, 1071, 1072, 1089, 1105, 1109, 1117,
1118, 1160, 1162
1171
1052, 1087
1066, 1182
1004, 1005, 1006
1174
1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1024,
1033, 1046, 1052, 1062, 1069, 1074, 1075,
1076, 1083, 1087, 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120,
1184
1004, 1005, 1006, 1019
1004, 1083, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154

Satellite Receivers
CHAPPARAL
5056, 5057
DRAKE
5058, 5059
GE SATELLITE RECEIVER
5000, 5001
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
5060, 5061, 5062
PANASONIC SATELLITE RECEIVER
5075
PRIMESTAR DBS
5076
PROSCAN SATELLITE RECEIVER
5000, 5001
RCA SATELLITE RECEIVER
5000, 5001
REALISTIC
5063
SONY SATELLITE RECEIVER
5072
STS1
5064
STS2
5065
STS3
5066
STS4
5067
TOSHIBA
5068
TOSHIBA SATELLITE RECEIVER 5073
UNIDEN SATELLITE RECEIVER 5069

Audio (RCA/Dimensia only)
AM/FM
AUX
PHONO
CD
TAPE

4003
4004
4005
4007
4006

Laserdisc Players
PROSCAN
RCA

2001
2001

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Index
EN A
Accessories included 3
AM antenna (see Antenna) 5
ANT•FMS button 9
Antenna
AM antenna 5
FM antenna 5
ARENA button (see DSP mode) 8, 9
Audio codes 18

B
Basic controls of the remote 9
Batteries 2
Brightness of display 8

SAT (SAT•6CH) button 8, 9
TAPE button 8, 9
TV button 8, 9
VCR 1 button 8, 9
VCR 2 button 8, 9

G
GO BACK•DISK button 9
GUIDE•RDM•PTY button 9

H
Headphones (see Phones) 7, 8

Care and maintenance 14
CD button (see Function buttons) 8, 9
Center speaker distance 13
Cleaning the exterior 14
Channel buttons (CH+, CH-) 9
CHURCH button (see DSP mode) 8 ,9
CONCERT button (see DSP mode) 8, 9
Connecting the Antennas 5
Connecting components
CD 4
SAT 4
DVD 4
Monitor 4
TV 4
Tape Deck 4
VCR 4
Connecting the speakers 5
Connecting the subwoofer 5

INPUT•SEEK button 9
Input IQ 12

D
Demo Mode 7
DIGITAL button 9
Digital camera 8
Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Mode 8, 9
Displaying program formats 13
DIM selection 8
Display 8
Dolby 3 Stereo 11
Dolby Digital 11
Dolby Pro Logic 11
DSP mode 12
SAT button (see Function
buttons) 8, 9
DVD button (see Function
buttons) 8, 9

E
Equipment specifications 14

F
Family game machines 8
FM antenna (see Antenna) 5
FORWARD button (see Operation buttons) 9
Function buttons
AM•FM button 8, 9
CD button 8, 9
SAT button 8, 9
DVD (DVD•6CH) button 8, 9

L
LEVEL button 9
Low Frequency Effect (LFE) 13

M
MENU button 9
MULTI JOG 8
MUTE button 8, 9

N
Number buttons 9
Night Mode 8, 12

O
ON/OFF button 9
Operation buttons 9
FORWARD button 9
PAUSE button 9
PLAY button 9
RECORD button 9
REVERSE button 9
STOP button 9
Operate your DVD/ CD/ VCR using the
Receiver 11
Output level of speakers
(see Sound Control) 8

P
P. SCAN button 8
PAUSE button (see Operation buttons) 9
Phones 7, 8
PLAY button (see Operation buttons)9
Preset EQ 8
Preset stations
playing 10
setting 10
Programming the remote 10

R
Rear Speaker distance 13
RECORD button (see Operation buttons) 9
Remote Control
programming 10
Remote control buttons 9
REVERSE button (see Operation buttons) 9

S
S-Video Input 8
Second VCR 8
Seek Tuning 10
Smart Detect 12
Sound Control 8
Speaker configurations 12
Speaker distance 12
Speaker icon 12
Speaker terminals, matching 5
Speakers, connecting 5
Speakers, positioning 6
Specifications, equipment 14
STANDBY button 8
Stations
preset 8
recalling 10
storing in memory 10
STOP button (see Operation buttons) 9
Storing stations in memory 9
Subwoofer, connecting 5
SURROUND button 8, 9
Surround channel delay 13
Surround sound control 9

T
TAPE button (see Source Buttons) 9
TEST/ SET UP button 8, 12
THEATER button (see DSP mode) 8, 9
Troubleshooting tips 15
TUNER button (see Source buttons) 8, 9
Tuning Buttons 8
Tuning the receiver 10
TV button (see Function buttons) 8, 9

V
VCR1 button (see Function buttons) 8, 9
VCR2 button (see Function buttons) 8, 9
VCR2 jack 8
ventilation 2
VOL buttons (see Volume buttons) 8, 9
Volume buttons 8, 9
Volume knob (see Sound Control) 8

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US Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the
rental firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.
• The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product's warranty period.
How to make a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product.
We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
• Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and
address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721 B Alameda Ave.
Socorro, TX 79927
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
• Insure your shipment in case of loss of damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual provides information regarding operating instructions
and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)
• Installation and set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier
to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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Canadian Warranty
EN

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be
replaced free of charge, including return transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,
OR
2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the original
carton (or equivalent).
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.
Distribution Centre
6200 Edwards Blvd
Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2V7
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the
statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent
that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and
remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.
If you are unable to find a qualified technician for out of warranty service, you may write to:
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed
during the warranty period.
PURCHASE DATE

NAME OF STORE

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