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TUNING

HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER

FM/ AM TV TAPE

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

MULTI JOG

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RT2500/ RT2500R

Audio/Video Receiver

RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Page 3

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 instruc-

tions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

INSTRUCTIONS

ACCOMPANYING THE

PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM/BACK OF PRODUCT

RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Page 4

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

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

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

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Unpacking the Receiver

For RT2500 & RT2500R, check that you received the fol-

lowing items:

• one receiver unit;

• one RCA Universal Remote Control (CRK76);

• one external FM Dipole antenna;

• one external AM loop antenna;

• one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCA

connectors;

• one video cable (single wire) with yellow RCA con-

nectors;

• one instruction book;

• one safety leaflet;

• and one pair of AA batteries.

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.

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.

Set up and Maintenance of

the Receiver

• Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated:

• Do not connect to the AC power cords until all con-

nections are completed.

• 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.

Getting Started

10 cm

10 cm10 cm

STANDBY

MUTE

PHONES

TUNING

HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER

FM/ AM TV TAPE

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

MULTI JOG

SET

DEMO

DVD

VOLUME

VCR-1 VCR-2SAT

P.SCAN BYPASS

PRESET EQ

TEST/ SET UP

SURR. MODE

6 CH

Digital

Sound

Processor

VCR 2

10 cm

5 cm

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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.

• 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 receiv-

er’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.

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 compo-

nents. If you have a satellite receiver, you should place

it on the top shelf.

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Getting Started

VCR

CD Player

Tape Deck

SAT

Multi-Channel

Decoder

e.g. DTS

to LINE OUT

(Tape Deck)

to LINE IN ( Tape Deck )

to AUDIO OUT (CD)

to VIDEO OUT (SAT)

to AUDIO OUT (SAT)

to S-VIDEO OUT (SAT)

to S-VIDEO OUT (DVD)

to AUDIO OUT(DVD)

to VIDEO OUT (DVD)

to AUDIO OUT (TV)

to VIDEO IN (TV)

to S-VIDEO IN (TV)

to AUDIO OUT (VCR)

to VIDEO OUT (VCR)

to AUDIO IN (VCR)

to VIDEO IN (VCR)

to AUDIO OUT

to AUDIO OUT (DVD)

UNIT

BACK PANEL

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

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.

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 S-

Video cable, make sure to match the shape of the

plug and jack, otherwise, you will not be able to

plug in completely.

DVD

(Decoder)

(CD)

(SAT)

(DVD)

Connecting to Audio-Visual Components

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Getting Started

Connecting the Antennas

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 connect-

ing the antennas, extend

them to their full length

and adjust their positioning

for better reception.

Connecting the

Speakers

At least two front speakers

(left and right) are required.

For better sound quality,

Center speaker, rear speak-

ers and Subwoofer are pre-

ferred. Adding center and

rear speakers will enhance

surround effects. Adding a

Subwoofer will increase

bass response.

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:

Red/Black (Main Speakers), Blue/Black (Center

Speaker) and Grey/ Black (Rear Speakers). When con-

necting the speakers, make sure the colors of speak-

er wires and terminals are matched. If the cords are

reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack

bass.

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.

(CD)

(DVD)

(SAT)

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.

SUB WOOFER

SPEAKER

This part not

available for RT2500R

Use this jack on the left back

panel for connecting powered

sub- woofer.

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

CENTER

SPEAKER MAIN SPEAKERS

SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS

SUB WOOFER

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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.

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.

Actually there are many more possible options. You

may experiment repeatedly to find a right balance

for you.

For more information on speaker setup, please refer

to “Fine Setting of the Speakers” on page 12 &

“Speaker Distance” on page 13

Getting Started

Main

Left Main

Right

Rear

Left Rear

Rigth

Optional

Subwoofer

Center

Dolby Digital

Manufactured

under license from

Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under

License from Digital Theater

Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.

5,451,942 and other world-

wide patents issued and pending. “DTS Digital

Surround”, are trademarks of Digital Theater

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Getting Started

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.

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.

Restore to Factory Settings

You can always restore all settings back to original state. When the receiver is in STANDBY mode, press accord-

ingly 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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STANDBY

MUTE

PHONES

TUNING

HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER

FM/ AM TV TAPE

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

MULTI JOG

SET

DEMO

DVD

VOLUME

VCR-1 VCR-2SAT

P.SCAN BYPASS

PRESET EQ

TEST/ SET UP

SURR. MODE

6 CH

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rocessor

VCR 2

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.

3. PHONES

Plug your headphones (not supplied)

into it for your private enjoyment.

Speakers will be off when phones are

inserted.

4. Source Buttons

To select sound source. For example,

CD, SAT etc. In standby mode, they

are also One Touch Power On keys to

turn on the receiver directly at the

source mode you want.

5. Display

To display current status of the receiv-

er.

6. Sound Control

Let you adjust the sound – volume,

treble, bass & balance. To change the

VOLUME, turn the large central

knob. To adjust TREBLE or BASS,

press relevant button and turn the

knob. To change the volume of indi-

vidual speaker, press LEVEL button

repeatedly to select the speaker, then

turn the knob to adjust the level. (

refer to “The TEST/ SET UP button”

on page 12.)

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.

Please refer to page 12 for Input

Signal Setting. In SLEEP mode, you

can set the receiver to turn off after

30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. In DIM

selection, you can rotate to set the

brightness of the display. Such setting

will be stored. Also use the MULTI

JOG for speakers and sub-woofers

setup and preset radio stations selec-

tion.

9. TUNING

Press to select the tuner frequencies

manually.

10. P. SCAN (Preset Scan)

Press for about 2 seconds and tuner

station presets will be started auto-

matically.

11. SURR. MODE

Press repeatedly to select the sur-

round mode you want. ( refer to

“Advanced Sound Control” on page

11.)

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 desir-

able EQ mode (music style) – CLAS-

SIC, POP, ROCK, JAZZ, VOCAL or

FLAT. Your choice will be saved auto-

matically.

15. BYPASS

Press to cut sound output from cen-

ter, 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 connect-

ing it to the S-Video jack on receiver

using a S-Video cable (not included).

129 11

Operating your Receiver

13 14

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1. ON/OFF

To turn on or off the receiver and

other auxillary components (see

page 10 “Using the Remote to

Control Additional Components”).

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.

3. CH+, CH- (Channel Buttons)

To select programmed stations (in

TUNER mode).

4. VOL (Volume Buttons)

To adjust the volume.

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 MEM-

ORY in red will appear in display.

Input your desired channel num-

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.)

9. Operation Buttons

In TUNER mode, you can press

REVERSE and FORWARD keys to

tune down or up the radio fre-

quency. PLAY,RECORD,STOP

and PAUSE keys are for easy con-

trol 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.)

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 indi-

vidual 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.

12. SURR (Surround Sound

Control)

Press to change the surround

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.

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.

STOP PAUSE

ON OFF

VCR1

VCR2

DVD•6 CH

LEVELAUDIO

RECORD

SURRDIGITAL

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

MUTE

TAPECD

MENU CLEAR

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EN The Built-in

Radio

The receiver has

built-in AM/FM

radio function.

You can simply

connect it to

power and speak-

ers to listen to your favorite radio stations.

1. Select TUNER.

2. Tune to your favorite station.

3. Adjust volume.

4. Set preset EQ if needed

5. Set surround mode if needed.

Seek Tuning

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.

Storing and

Recalling

Stations in

Memory

Set to desired fre-

quency 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 flash-

ing, input your desired channel number

and the frequency will be stored.

Tip: You can store up to 30 stations.

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.

Note: The CH+ and CH- buttons

respond only in TUNER mode in case

you want to switch channels.

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Operating your Receiver

Using the Receiver to Play DVD or

CD or Video Cassette Player

After you have connected your DVD or CD or VCR

player with the receiver, you can partly control them

through your receiver:

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.

Using the Remote to Control

Additional Components

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. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. Look up the brand and corresponding code num-

ber 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.

Use this mode to suit your speaker system configura-

tions (such as size and number of speakers) and type

of program (such as VCR).

5.1 ch Input for Dolby Digital

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.

When the soundtrack of a Dolby Digital movie was

made, all the sound effects are mixed down to six sep-

arate 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.

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 sys-

tem 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.

Press 6 CH on the unit or DVD•6 CH button on the

remote to select the input connected to an external 6-

channel 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.

Stereo

The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs

from the front speakers. Use this mode if you have

connected the front speakers only.

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 ana-

log audio signals to digital ones which enables you to

adjust the sound without degrading the sound quali-

ty. Different modes will give you different feel of size

and type of listening environment.

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Advanced Sound Control

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 sur-

round 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.

Smart Detect

After you have connected all the optical/ coaxial wires

from your digital components (e.g. SAT, DVD), this

function can automatically detect the inputting sig-

nals and arrange the optimum settings for you. Tables

below show changes in settings as seen on display

with digital and analog inputs:

You may also change the default settings if your con-

nections are different from our recommendation (CD-

Coaxial, 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 press-

ing 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 speak-

ers. 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.

The TEST/ SET UP button

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.

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.

Source/ If Digital Input (optical If Analog Input

Input or coaxial) is selected is selected

DVD Dolby Digital PRO LOGIC

SAT Dolby Digital PRO LOGIC

VCR1 N/A PRO LOGIC

VCR2 N/A PRO LOGIC

TV N/A PRO LOGIC

CD STEREO STEREO

TAPE N/A STEREO

TUNER N/A STEREO

Digital input (as seen on display)

Optical 1 (SAT/ OPT2)

Optical 2 (DVD/ OPT1)

Coaxial (CD/ COAX)

Analog input (as seen on display)

SAT analog (SAT/ ANL)

DVD analog (DVD/ ANL)

CD analog (DVD/ ANL)

Input Source

SAT

DVD

Input Source

SAT

DVD

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Advanced Sound Control

By pressing the button repeatedly while display is still

showingL/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.

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.

Note: The receiver has defaulted the following dis-

tances: 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)

Speaker Icons

The receiver shows you the speakers’ types and set-

tings on the display with the following icons:

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.

Front Speaker selection Large/ Small

Center Speaker selection Large/ Small/ None

Surround Speaker selection Large/ Small/ None

Subwoofer selection Yes/ No

Subwoofer Phase + / -

Front Speaker distance 0-40 ft

Centre Speaker distance 0-40 ft

Rear Speaker distance 0-40 ft

Main

Left Main

Right

Rear

Left

Rear

Right

SUR

Centre

SUR

L/R

C ch

L/R

Small Main Speakers

Large Main Speakers

Small Center Speakers

Large Center Speakers

Small Rear Speakers

Large Rear Speakers

Subwoofer Present

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Care and Maintenance

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 anten-

na.

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 recommen-

dation 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 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5009, 5053

ANTRONIX 5008, 5009

ARCHER 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

CABLETENNA 5008

CABLEVIEW 5008

CENTURY 5011

CITIZEN 5011

COLOUR VOICE 5012, 5013

COMTRONICS 5014, 5015

CONTEC 5016

EASTERN 5017

GARRARD 5011

GC ELECTRONICS 5009

GEMINI 5018, 5019, 5049

GENERAL INSTRUMENT 5003

HAMLIN 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045

HITACHI 5003

HYTEX 5002

JASCO 5011

JERROLD 5003, 5005, 5007, 5018, 5023,

5024, 5046, 5053

MAGNAVOX 5025

MEMOREX 5026

MOVIE TIME 5002, 5027, 5028

NSC 5002, 5027, 5028

OAK 5002, 5016, 5029

PANASONIC 5048, 5052

PARAGON 5026

PHILIPS 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025,

5030, 5031, 5032

PIONEER 5033, 5034

PULSAR 5026

RCA 5047, 5049, 5052

REALISTIC 5009, 5049

REGAL 5022, 5035

REGENCY 5017

REMBRANDT 5003

RUNCO 5026

SAMSUNG 5014, 5034

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038

SIGNAL 5014, 5018

SIGNATURE 5003

SL MARX 5014

SPRUCER 5052

STARCOM 5007, 5018, 5053

STARGATE 5014, 5018

STARQUEST 5018

TANDY 5040

TELEVIEW 5014

TOCOM 5004, 5023, 5041

TOSHIBA 5026

TUSA 5018

TV86 5027

UNIKA 5008, 5009, 5011

UNITED ARTISTS 5002

UNITED CABLE 5053

UNIVERSAL 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

VIDEOWAY 5044

VIEWSTAR 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040

ZENITH 5026, 5050, 5051

VCR CODES

ADMIRAL 2131

ADVENTURA 2026

AIKO 2027

AIWA 2002, 2026

AKAI 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111, 2112, 2113

AMERICAN HIGH 2021

ASHA 2013

AUDIO DYNAMICS 2009, 2010

AUDIOVOX 2014

BELL & HOWELL 2011

BEAUMARK 2013

BROKSONIC 2012, 2025

CALIX 2014

CANDLE 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,

2018, 2019

CANON 2021, 2022, 2114

CAPEHART 2020, 2110

CARVER 2062

CCE 2027, 2061

CITIZEN 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,

2018, 2019, 2027

COLORTYME 2009

COLT 2061

CRAIG 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061

CURTIS-MATHES 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013, 2016,

2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115

CYBERNEX 2013

DAEWOO 2015, 2017, 2019, 2025, 2026,

2027, 2028, 2110

DAYTRON 2110

DBX 2009, 2010

DIMENSIA 2000

DYNATECH 2002, 2026

ELECTROHOME 2014, 2029

ELECTROPHONIC 2014

EMERSON 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

FISHER 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2118

FUJI 2021, 2119

FUNAI 2002, 2026

GARRARD 2026

GE 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120

GOLDSTAR 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121

GRADIENTE 2026

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2026

HARMAN KARDON 2009

HARWOOD 2061

HEADQUARTER 2011

HITACHI 2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107,

2111, 2120, 2122

HI-Q 2023

INSTANT REPLAY 2021

JCI 2021

JC PENNEY 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014,

2021, 2022, 2055, 2056, 2058,

2059, 2060, 2107, 2118

JENSEN 2055, 2056, 2111

JVC 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058,

2111, 2123

KENWOOD 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,

2058, 2111, 2123

KLH 2061

KODAK 2014, 2021

LLOYD 2002, 2026

LOGIK 2061

LXI 2014

MAGNAVOX 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104,

2108, 2124

MAGNIN 2013

MARANTZ 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,

2021, 2058, 2062, 2064

MARTA 2014

MASUSHITA 2021

MEI 2021

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MEMOREX 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026,

2104, 2131

MGA 2029, 2065, 2113

MGN TECHNOLOGY 2013

MIDLAND 2053

MINOLTA 2055, 2056, 2107

MITSUBISHI 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069,

2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113,

2123

MONTGOMERY WARD 2075, 2131

MOTOROLA 2021, 2131

MTC 2002, 2013, 2026

MULTITECH 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061

NEC 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058, 2064,

2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123

NIKKO 2014

NOBLEX 2013

OLYMPUS 2021

OPTIMUS 2014, 2131

OPTONICA 2096

ORION 2035

PANASONIC 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127

PENTAX 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120

PENTEX RESEARCH 2018

PHILCO 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063

PHILIPS 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124

PILOT 2014

PIONEER 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123

PORTLAND 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110

PROSCAN 2000, 2001

PROTEC 2061

PULSAR 2104

QUARTER 2011

QUARTZ 2011

QUASAR 2021, 2022, 2125

RCA 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056,

2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088,

2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125

RADIOSHACK/REALISTIC 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2022, 2023,

2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131

RADIX 2014

RANDEX 2014

RICOH 2128

RUNCO 2104

SAMSUNG 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112

SANKY 2104, 2131

SANSUI 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123

SANYO 2011, 2013, 2023

SCOTT 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065,

2093, 2116

SEARS 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050,

2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118

SHARP 2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131

SHINTOM 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098

SHOGUN 2013

SIGNATURE 2002, 2131

SINGER 2021, 2061, 2128

SONY 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128

STS 2021, 2107

SYLVANIA 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065,

2124

SYMPHONIC 2002, 2026

TANDY 2002, 2011

TASHIKO 2014

TATUNG 2058, 2111

TEAC 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111

TECHNICS 2021, 2109

TEKNIKA 2002, 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129

TMK 2013, 2024, 2047

TOSHIBA 2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116

TOTEVSION 2013, 2014

UNITECH 2013

VECTOR RESEARCH 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016

VICTOR 2010

VIDEO CONCEPTS 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113

VIDEOSONIC 2013

WARDS 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023, 2026,

2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101, 2102,

2103, 2107, 2116, 2131

XR-1000 2021, 2026, 2061

YAMAHA 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111

ZENITH 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128

TV CODES

ABEX 1172

ADMIRAL 1001, 1173

ADVENTURA 1174

AIKO 1016

AKAI 1002

ALLERON 1046

AMTRON 1038

ANAM NATIONAL 1003, 1038

AOC 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1175, 1176

AUDIOVOX 1038

BELCOR 1004

BELL & HOWELL 1001, 1083, 1162

BRADFORD 1038

BROKWOOD 1004

CANDLE 1004, 1006, 1008, 1174

CAPEHART 1175

CELEBRITY 1002

CENTURION 1009

CITIZEN 1004, 1006, 1008, 1016, 1038, 1105, 1171,

1174, 1177

CLAIRTONE 1176

COLORTYME 1004, 1006

CONCERTO 1004, 1006

CONTEC/CONY 1012, 1013, 1014, 1038, 1176

CRAIG 1038

CROWN 1038, 1171

CURTIS MATHES 1000, 1004, 1006, 1015, 1105, 1162, 1171

CXC 1038

DAEWOO 1004, 1005,1006, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1127,

1171

DAYTRON 1004, 1006, 1171

DIMENSIA 1000

DUMONT 1004, 1151

DYNATECH 1178

ELECTROBAND 1002, 1176

ELECTROHOME 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1022

EMERSON 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

ENVISION 1004, 1006

FISHER 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180

FUJITSO 1046

FUNAI 1038, 1046

FUTURETEC 1038

GE 1000, 1003, 1004, 1006, 1022, 1052, 1054,

1055, 1087, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168,

1181

GIBRALTER 1004, 1151

GOLDSTAR 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1019, 1056, 1057,

1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172

GRUNDY 1038, 1046, 1171

HALLMARK 1004, 1006

HARVARD 1038

HITACHI 1004, 1006, 1012, 1013, 1059, 1060, 1061,

1135, 1136, 1137, 1138, 1139, 1140, 1141,

1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150,

1179

IMA 1038

INFINITY 1062

JANEIL 1174

JBL 1062

JCB 1002

JC PENNY 1000, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1022, 1052,

1054, 1058, 1063, 1064, 1072, 1087, 1105,

1128, 1171, 1172, 1181

JENSEN 1004, 1006

JVC 1012, 1013, 1054, 1060, 1065, 1066, 1067,

1089, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182

Remote Codes

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Remote Codes

KAWASHO 1002, 1004, 1006

KAYPANI 1175

KENWOOD 1004, 1006, 1019

KLOSS NOVABEAM 1068, 1069, 1174, 1183

KTV 1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177

LOEWE 1062

LOGIK 1083

LUXMAN 1004, 1006

LXI 1000, 1006, 1049, 1062, 1071, 1072, 1073,

1162, 1181

MAGNAVOX 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,

1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1089, 1130,

1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1183, 1184

MAJESTIC 1083

MARANTS 1062

MARANTZ 1004, 1006, 1062, 1078

MEGATRON 1006, 1059

MEI 1176

MEMOREX 1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162

MGA 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079,

1080, 1082

MIDLAND 1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181

MINUTZ 1052

MITSUBISHI 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079,

1080, 1081, 1082, 1082, 1083, 1125

MONTGOMERY WARD 1083

MOTOROLA 1003, 1173

MTC 1004, 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178

MULTITECH 1038, 1178

MULTIVISION 1084

NAD 1006, 1071, 1072, 1185

NEC 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1089

NIKKO 1006, 1016

NTC 1016

ONWA 1038

OPTIMUS 1185

OPTONICA 1095, 1173

ORION 1035, 1191

PANASONIC 1003, 1054, 1062, 1170

PHILCO 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1019,

1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1077, 1183,

1184

PHILIPS 1003, 1004, 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068,

1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088,

1089

PILOT 1004, 1171

PIONEER 1004, 1006, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1179, 1185

PORTLAND 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1171

PRICE CLUB 1105

PRISM 1054

PROSCAN 1000, 1181

PROTON 1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175

PULSAR 1151

PULSER 1004

QUASAR 1003, 1054, 1070, 1094

RADIO SHACK/REALISTIC 1000, 1004, 1006, 1012, 1038, 1049, 1095,

1162, 1171, 1172

RCA 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1019,

1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103,

1129, 1179, 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190

RHAPSODY 1176

RUNCO 1151

SAMPO 1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175

SAMSUNG 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1015, 1019, 1104,

1105, 1106, 1171, 1172

SAMSUX 1171

SANSUI 1191

SANYO 1004, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1080, 1107, 1108,

1162, 1169, 1180, 1189

SCOTCH 1006

SCOTT 1004, 1006, 1012, 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046

SEARS 1000, 1004, 1006, 1013, 1019, 1046, 1048,

1049, 1050, 1051, 1066, 1071, 1072, 1109,

1110, 1162, 1180, 1181, 1189

SHARP 1004, 1006, 1012, 1029, 1095, 1111, 1112,

1113, 1122, 1171, 1173

SHOGUN 1004

SIGNATURE 1001, 1083, 1115

SIMPSON 1008

SONIC 1176

SONY 1002

SOUNDESIGN 1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046

SQUAREVIEW 1189

SSS 1004, 1038

STARLITE 1038

SUPRE-MACY 1174

SUPREME 1002

SYLVANIA 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,

1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161,

1183, 1184

SYMPHONIC 1033, 1038, 1189

TANDY 1173

TATUNG 1003, 1178

TECHNICS 1054

TECHWOOD 1004, 1006, 1054

TEKNIKA 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1013, 1016,

1038, 1046, 1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170,

1171

TELECAPTION 1117

TMK 1004, 1006

TOSHIBA 1049, 1071, 1072, 1089, 1105, 1109, 1117,

1118, 1160, 1162

TOTEVISION 1171

UNIVERSAL 1052, 1087

VICTOR 1066, 1182

VIDTECH 1004, 1005, 1006

VIKING 1174

WARDS 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1024,

1033, 1046, 1052, 1062, 1069, 1074, 1075,

1076, 1083, 1087, 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120,

1184

YAMAHA 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019

ZENITH 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 4003

AUX 4004

PHONO 4005

CD 4007

TAPE 4006

Laserdisc Players

PROSCAN 2001

RCA 2001

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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

Basic controls of the remote 9

Batteries 2

Brightness of display 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

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

Equipment specifications 14

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

SAT (SAT•6CH) button 8, 9

TAPE button 8, 9

TV button 8, 9

VCR 1 button 8, 9

VCR 2 button 8, 9

GO BACK•DISK button 9

GUIDE•RDM•PTY button 9

Headphones (see Phones) 7, 8

INPUT•SEEK button 9

Input IQ 12

LEVEL button 9

Low Frequency Effect (LFE) 13

MENU button 9

MULTI JOG 8

MUTE button 8, 9

Number buttons 9

Night Mode 8, 12

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. 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

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-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

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

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

Index

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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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Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufactur-

ing 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,

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

Canadian Warranty

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