RCA 600-Watt Home Theater System User Manual


 
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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ................................................. 3
Note to CATV System Installer ............................................... 4
The FCC Wants You to Know ..................................................... 4
Notes on Copyright .................................................................... 4
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Region Management Information ............................................... 4
Notes on Unauthorized Discs ................................................ 5
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ................................... 5
Introduction ............................................................................ 5
Connections ............................................................................ 6
Placing the Receiver ................................................................... 7
Placing the Speakers ................................................................... 7
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 7
Connecting a Second Subwoofer ........................................... 7
Connecting Headphones ............................................................ 7
Connecting Components ............................................................ 7
Connecting a TV .................................................................... 8
Connecting a VCR ................................................................. 8
Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ......................... 8
Connecting a Digital (Optical) Audio Device ......................... 9
Connecting a Cassette Deck ................................................... 9
Connecting an Auxiliary Audio Device .................................. 9
Connecting Antennas ............................................................... 10
FM Indoor Antenna ............................................................. 10
FM Outdoor Antenna .......................................................... 10
AM Indoor Loop Antenna .................................................... 10
AM Outdoor Antenna .......................................................... 10
Operation .............................................................................. 10
A Quick Look at the Display .................................................... 10
A Quick Look at the Receiver’s Controls ................................... 11
A Quick Look at the Remote Control ....................................... 12
Setting up the Surround Sound System .................................... 13
Changing the Speaker Distance ............................................ 13
Changing the Channel Level ................................................ 13
Changing the Speaker Size ................................................... 13
Changing the Sound Mode .................................................. 14
DVD Player Operation .............................................................. 14
Basic Playback ..................................................................... 14
Stopping Play ...................................................................... 15
Pausing Play ........................................................................ 15
Advancing by Frames .......................................................... 15
Playing in Slow-Motion ....................................................... 15
Skipping Chapters ............................................................... 15
Scanning .............................................................................. 15
Using Night Mode ............................................................... 15
Recording Audio from the Receiver
to Digital Audio Equipment ................................................. 16
DVD Advanced Features .......................................................... 16
Using GUI Menu Icons ........................................................ 16
Using a Title Menu .............................................................. 16
Using a DVD Menu .............................................................. 16
Changing Subtitle Language ................................................ 17
Changing Soundtrack Language .......................................... 17
Viewing from Another Angle ............................................... 17
Using Repeat Play ................................................................ 17
Zooming In .......................................................................... 17
Selecting TV Aspect ............................................................. 17
Selecting Digital Audio Out ................................................. 18
Playing MP3 Files ..................................................................... 18
MP3 Repeat Play .................................................................. 18
MP3 Random Play ............................................................... 19
Using the Tuner ........................................................................ 19
Listening To FM Stereo Broadcasts ....................................... 19
Presetting Radio Stations ..................................................... 19
Manual Preset ...................................................................... 19
Auto Preset .......................................................................... 19
Switching Between Preset Stations and Manual Tuning ........ 20
Listening to Preset Stations .................................................. 20
Playing Audio CDs ................................................................... 20
Continuous Play .................................................................. 20
Repeat Play .......................................................................... 20
Programming Tracks ............................................................ 21
Modifying the Program and Adding a Track ......................... 21
Random Play ....................................................................... 21
Using GUI Menu Icons ........................................................ 21
Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ............................ 21
Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 22
Using the Remote Control
to Control Additional Components .......................................... 22
Manufacturer’s Codes ............................................................ 22
TV Codes ............................................................................. 22
VCR Codes .......................................................................... 24
Cable Codes ........................................................................ 25
Satellite System Codes ......................................................... 26
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 27
Care ......................................................................................... 28
Using Discs .......................................................................... 28
Cleaning Discs ..................................................................... 29
Specifications ........................................................................ 29
Amplifier Section ................................................................. 29
Tuner Section ....................................................................... 29
Video Section ....................................................................... 30
Speaker Section ................................................................... 30
Miscellaneous ...................................................................... 30
Setting a Rating Level and Password .................................... 31
Selecting a Rating Level ............................................................ 31
Setting a Password .................................................................... 31
Clearing Your Password ....................................................... 31
This audio system is made and tested to meet exacting safety
standards. It meets both UL and FCC requirements
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The lightning symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated danger-
ous voltage within this product’s enclo-
sure that might be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.
The exclamation symbol is intended to in-
form you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are included in
the literature accompanying this product.
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CAUTION
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CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:
To reduce the risk the of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
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