Operating the Radio
The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for
AM/FM radio function.
Manual tuning
1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly
(see "Connecting the Antenna” section for
details)
2. Press
ON/STANDBY
on the main unit or
ON•OFF
on the remote control to switch on
the receiver.
3. Press the
SOURCE
buttons on the main unit
until the tuner mode is selected or press
TUNER
on the remote control.
4. To select between
FM and AM band,
press the
TUNER
button repeatedly.
5. Tune to a station
by pressing
TUNER
-
or
TUNER +
repeatedly until
the desired station
is found.
Automatic Tuning
Press and hold
TUNER -
or
TUNER +
for about
one second to activate
the automatic SEARCH
function. The receiver
will automatically tune
frequencies until it
finds a station.
Select a sound effect if needed by pressing the
SURROUND
button. (see "Advance sound
section" for details).
Selecting Mono or Stereo Sound
Press the
ST•MONO
button on the remote
control to toggle
between mono and
stereo sound in FM
tuner mode (when
available).
Storing radio stations
The receiver can store up to 40 radio stations in
memory. You can enter every single radio
station yourself or the receiver can store all
available radio stations automatically in an
ascending order.
Automatic preset storing : (FM only)
1. In Tuner mode,
select the FM
band by pressing
TUNER
on the
remote control.
2. Press and hold the
TUNER
button on the
remote control for 3 seconds. “MEMORY”
will be displayed in red and will blink during
the automatic storing process.
Radio frequencies will be scanned and radio
stations will be stored automatically. When all
available radio stations are stored or if all 40
memory locations are full, the auto preset will
stop.
Manual preset
1. Select FM or AM band by pressing
TUNER
repeatedly.
2. Tune to the radio station to be stored.
(see "Manual tuning" above for details)
3. Press the
SAVE
button on the
remote control.
"MEMORY" will
flash and a
preset number
will be shown on
the display.
4. While MEMORY
is still flashing on
the display, press
CH
or
CH
on the remote
control to select
the desired preset
memory location.
5. Press the
SAVE
button on the remote
control to store frequency in selected
preset location.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to store other frequencies.
Retrieving preset stations
1. Press
TUNER
on the remote control to
select tuner mode.
2. Press the
PRESET
buttons on the main
unit or the
CH
or
CH
buttons
on the remote control to select the
preset station.
Receiver/Tuner Operation
ST indicator is off.
• Adjust the antenna.
• Press GO BACK/ST.MONO button to insure
you are not outputting in mono.
The signal is Mono. Severe hum or
noise.
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external
antenna.
• Adjust Antenna
• Reposition Antenna away from any
electronics.
There is interference to FM reception.
• Turn off other electrical units (e.g. DVD, CD
player) near the receiver.
Remote Control Operation
The remote control does not operate
the unit.
• Another source 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.
Remote loses Programmed codes.
• Weak batteries, replace batteries.
Remote forgets what source was
selected.
• Weak batteries, replace batteries.
General
No audio.
• Make sure the speakers are connected.
• Check the input connections.
• Check the power cord connections.
• Make sure the MUTE signal on the front
panel is off.
• Make sure the digital setting (optical, coaxial
or analog) is correct.
• Check that the headphone is not inserted.
No audio from one channel.
• Check the speaker level setting.
• Check the speaker wire or external source
cable connections.
Noise occurs 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.
• Check if the video and audio cable are
correctly inserted.
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 damp leather
chamois. Never use strong solvents.
Disconnect the audio system from the power
source before performing any maintenance.
Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft
dust cloth.
Important battery information
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you
do not use your remote control for more
than one month.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately as
leaking batteries may cause skin burns or
other personal injuries.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner,
according to provincial and local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed
with a different battery type, if inserted
incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at
the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an
attempt is made to charge a battery not
intended to be recharged.
Safety precautions
• Never open the cabinet under any
circumstances. Any repairs or internal
adjustments should be made only by a
trained technician.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet
removed.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If
any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the
player to a trained technician for inspection.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping and splashing.
• No object filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
• No naked flame sources such as lighted
candles ,shall be placed on the apparatus.
Headset safety
• Do not play your headset at a high volume.
Hearing experts warn against extended high-
volume play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears,
reduce volume or discontinue use.
• You should use extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
• Even if your headset is an open-air type
designed to let you hear outside sounds,
don’t turn up the volume so high that you a
re unable to hear what is around you.
Don’t infringe
This product should only be used for the
purposes for which it is sold, that is,
entertainment, violating no copyright law. Any
attempts to use this product for which it is not
intended is unlawful and therefore not
condoned by Thomson.
Equipment Specifications:
AMPLIFIER SECTION:
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with
10% Total Harmonic Distortion
Rear Channels: 55 Watts each Channel (1KHz, 6
Ohm)
Front and Center Channel: 98 Watts (1KHz, 3
Ohm)
Subwoofer Channel: 98 Watts (100Hz,
3 Ohm)
Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode :
500 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with
10% Total Harmonic Distortion
Front Channels (L and R ): 50 Watts per
Channel (1KHz, 3 Ohm)
Rear Channels (L and R): 45 Watts per Channel
(1KHz, 6 Ohm)
Center Channel: 90 Watts (1KHz, 3 Ohm)
Subwoofer Channel: 90 Watts (80Hz, 3 Ohm)
Total FTC Output Power, Dolby Digital mode:
370 Watts
Muting Attenuation: 65dB
Frequency Response: 20kHz /-3dB, 1kHz ref.
Subwoofer Frequency Response: 10 Hz / -3db,
80Hz ref.
Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (Dolby digital
mode)
Video Signal to Noise Ratio from 40 dB to 60dB
AM TUNER SECTION:
Frequency Response: 2kHz +/-6dB, 1kHz ref.
Usable Sensitivity: 800uV/m @ S/N 20dB
Signal to Noise: 38dB
IF Rejection: 35dB
FM TUNER SECTION:
Frequency Response: 15kHz +/-3dB, 1kHz ref.
Quieting: 24dBu
Signal to Noise: 60dB(stereo) / 65dB(mono)
IF Rejection: 50dB
Dimensions (H x W x D inch) :
Unit - 3.7 x 16.9 x 14
Front and Surround Speakers - 6.1 x 3.1x 3.5
Center Speaker - 2.7 x 9.8 x 33.3
Subwoofer - 12.4 x 6.3 x 14
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase for labor
and parts
• 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:
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service
Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service
Center for the new or, at our option,
refurbished replacement parts required to
repair your unit.
How you get service:
• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio
Service Center. To identify your nearest
Authorized RCA Audio Service Center, ask your
dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-
336-1900.
• Show the Authorized Service Center
Representative your evidence of purchase date
or first rental.
• Pick up your unit when repairs are
completed.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of
sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that
the product is within the
warranty period must be presented to obtain
warranty service. For rental firms, proof of
first rental is also required.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual
describes how to install, adjust, and operate
your unit. Any additional information should
be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by
your unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Cleaning of audio heads.
• Batteries.
• A unit that has been modified or
incorporated into other products or is used for
institutional or other commercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside the
U.S.A.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to
lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product
Registration Card packed with your product. It
will make it easier to contact you should it ever
be necessary. The return of the card is not
required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE
ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
(INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN
INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC.,
ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE
A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE
THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF
WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY
ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE.
How State Law relates to warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you also may have other rights that vary
from state to state.
If you purchased your unit outside the
United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your
dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve
defective materials or workmanship are
not covered by this warranty. Costs of
such service calls are the sole
responsibility of the purchaser.
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase for labor and
parts
• 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:
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center
the labor charges to repair your unit.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center
for the new or, at our option, refurbished
replacement parts required to repair your unit.
How you get service:
• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio
Service Center. To identify your nearest
Authorized RCA Audio Service Center, ask your
dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-
336-1900.
• Show the Authorized Service Center
Representative your evidence of purchase date
or first rental.
• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale
or receipted invoice which is evidence that the
product is within the warranty period must be
presented to obtain warranty service. For rental
firms, proof of first rental is also required.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual
describes how to install, adjust, and operate
your unit. Any additional information should
be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your
unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Cleaning of audio heads.
• Batteries.
• A unit that has been modified or
incorporated into other products or is used for
institutional or other commercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to
lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product
Registration Card packed with your product. It
will make it easier to contact you should it ever
be necessary. The return of the card is not
required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE
ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN
INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON
MULTIMEDIA LTD., ITS AGENTS OR
EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY
OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF
THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON
MULTIMEDIA LTD. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE PROVINCIAL
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS
LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How Provincial Laws relates to warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights
which are in addition to statutory warranties
that may vary from Province to Province.
If you purchased your unit outside Canada:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your
dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve
defective materials or workmanship are
not covered by this warranty. Costs of
such service calls are the sole responsibility
of the purchaser.
Operating your Receiver
NOTE
1. If there is interference, move the
location of the antenna until the optimal
sound is heard. TV and other electronic
devices could be the cause of
interferences so try to position the
antenna away from them.
2. Weak signal can affect the "auto Search
function". Adjust the antenna for better
reception and for a more efficient
search.
NOTE
A Weak signal can affect the "Automatic
Preset Storing function" efficiency. Adjust
the antenna for the best reception, and a
more efficient search.
Advanced Sound Control
Sound Enhancement Systems
This receiver is equipped with several built-in
sound enhancement systems.
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.
This unit is equipped with Dolby Digital 5.1-
channel 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 ), constitute as 5.1-
Channel ( or 6 Channels ) Input for Dolby
Digital that brings you the most sophisticated
sound enjoyment.
Dolby Pro Logic II
The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in circuit
to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround
left and right channel audio signals and uses
all five speakers to play both stereo and Dolby
Pro Logic program source, such as TV and VCR.
Dolby Pro Logic II includes Dolby Pro Logic II
Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Music and Dolby Pro
Logic Emulation.
You can use this mode with any stereo
program source (such as VCR/SAT) to enjoy
multi-channel sound experience.
Dolby 3 Stereo
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.
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 (DISCO / STADIUM /
THEATER / JAZZ CLUB / ARENA). 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 feels of
size and types of listening environment.
Night Mode
By using Dynamic Range Control technology,
you can enjoy enhanced Dolby Digital sound
quality at night without interrupting your
roommates or neighbors. Night Mode will
compress the difference between normal
voices and sounds such as explosions, while still
enjoying a Dolby Digital enable component
(DVD, SAT).
Night Mode can be activated by pressing the
NIGHT
button on the remote control. DRC OFF
(Default) appears on the display. While DRC
OFF (Default) is still on the display, continue to
press the
NIGHT
button to toggle and select
the desired night mode. There are three modes
(DRC OFF, SOFT, ON) for you to choose the
extents of compression.
Dynamic Bass Amplified System
(dBas)
With “Dynamic Bass Amplified System” (dBas),
the discrete amplifier is located in the receiver
so the subwoofer keeps the power needed to
reproduce powerful effects.
4 settings are available: SOFT, BALANCED,
STRONG and POWERFUL.
Press the
SUBWOOFER
button to toggle the
subwoofer (dBas) effects level according to
your needs.
Fine Setting of the Components
The receiver can be directly turned on by
pressing the
DVD•6CH / SAT•CABLE / TV /
CD•TAPE / VCR / TUNER
buttons on the
remote control, which also selects the best
surround sound mode. The default surround
modes for different components are listed in
the table below.
If you decide to change the surround mode,
you can press the
SURROUND
button
repeatedly to toggle among the different
surround mode choices and select the one you
want.
DOLBY PL II MUSIC => DOLBY PL EMULATION
=> 3 STEREO => ARENA => JAZZ CLUB =>
THEATER => STADIUM => DISCO => STEREO =>
DOLBY PL II MOVIE
The receiver will keep the last selection in
memory.
Input Signal Setting
The receiver defaults to the most convenient
settings for your easiest use (see table).
If your connection is different from the default
setting,
1. Select the source
2. Press the
SETUP
button to show setup
options.
3. Press the Left or Right adjustment
buttons until ANALOG is displayed.
4. Press the Up or Down arrow buttons
to select among optical/ coaxial/
analog to match your connection.
Your selection will be stored
automatically.
The selected source and input source will be
displayed on the display as long as they are
active, except for some temporary change of
display (e.g. adjusting volume).
Digital Input
Select this setting to play digital signals from a
DVD, CD, LD player, SAT or TV.
Analog Input
Select this setting to play analog signals from a
cassette deck, VCR or turntable.
Fine Setting of the Speakers
All the basic settings have already been pre-set
for the speakers included in the box.
Also, to make the surround sound more
effective and suit the acoustic conditions in
your listening room, you may need to delay the
signal coming from some of the speakers.
Channel delay compensates for center or
surround speakers that are closer to the
listening position than the front speakers. You
can make use of the
SETUP
button to adjust
the speakers’ relative loudness.
Testing Speaker Loudness
You can listen to the loudness of the individual
speakers.
1. Press and hold
LEVEL
on the
remote control.
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.
2. To adjust the volume level of the test
tone, turn the
VOLUME
knob or press
the
VOL Up
or
DOWN
buttons on the
remote control to adjust the master
volume (if necessary)
Press
LEVEL
again
and press the Up
or Down buttons
to adjust the
individual
channel noise
level.
Adjust Individual Speaker Volume
1. To adjust individual speaker volume level,
press the
LEVEL
key on the remote control.
2. Continue to press the
LEVEL
button on the
remote control to select the channel to be
adjusted, then press the Up or Down buttons
to adjust the level.
You can adjust the master volume level by
turning the
VOLUME
knob or press the
VOL
UP
or
DOWN
buttons on the remote control.
Advanced Setting
Factory defaulted Advance setting
indication from VFD
The receiver has defaulted the following
distances:
Front speakers (FRNT) 15 ft
Center speaker (CNTR) 15 ft
Rear speaker (SURR)
10 ft
Speaker Configurations
You can also change the setup of the speakers.
Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound.
• Speaker distance: For optimum surround
experience measure the distance between the
speaker and your favorite listening position.
1. Press the
SETUP
button to show
setup options.
2. Press the Left or
Right adjustment
buttons until the
speaker you
want to change
is displayed.
3. Press the Up or
Down arrow
buttons to
change the
speaker settings.
Your selection
will be stored
automatically.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to set up the next
speaker
5. When set up is done, wait for 5
seconds to automatically save your
settings or press any key to save your
selection and set up mode.
Displaying Program Formats
When a digital source starts playing,
the receiver automatically switches to
the proper surround mode and
provides setting information via the
speaker icons located on the right-hand side of
the display.
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 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 Left Speaker
Front Right Speaker
Subwoofer
Center Speaker
Rear Right Speaker
Rear Left Speaker
Listening
Zone
Front Left Speaker
Front Right Speaker
Center Speaker
Listening
Zone
NOTE
Night mode is available only with Dolby
Digital playback.
Advanced Sound Control
Source/
If Digital Input (optical
Input
or coaxial) is selected
DVD
Dolby Digital
SAT
Dolby Digital
VCR
N/A
TV
Dolby Digital
CD
STEREO
TAPE
N/A
TUNER
N/A
Source /
If Analog Input is
Input selected
DVD
PRO LOGIC
SAT
PRO LOGIC
VCR
PRO LOGIC
TV
PRO LOGIC
CD
STEREO
TAPE
STEREO
TUNER
STEREO
NOTE
If linear PCM source (CD), format will be
Dolby Prologic even with Digital Input.
DEFAULT INPUT
(as seen on display)
Analog (SAT/ ANL)
Analog (DVD/ ANL)
Analog (CD/ ANL)
Analog (VCR/ ANL)
Built-in Tuner
Analog (TAPE/ ANL)
Analog (TV / ANL)
SOURCE
SAT
DVD
CD
VCR
FM/AM
TAPE
TV
AVAILABLE INPUT
Analog / Optical / Coaxial
Analog / Optical / Coaxial
Analog / Optical / Coaxial
Analog / - / -
Analog / - / -
Analog / Optical / -
SOURCE
SAT
DVD
CD
VCR
TAPE
TV
NOTE
Digital input is only available for DVD, SAT,
CD and TV
R/S
L/S
Rch
Cch
Lch
Front
Left
Rear
Right
Rear
Left
Front
Right
Center
Center Speaker selection (CTR) YES / NO
Surround Speaker selection (SURR) YES / NO
Front Speaker distance (FRNT) 3-30 ft
Centre Speaker distance (CNTR) 0-30 ft
Rear Speaker distance (SURR) 0-30 ft
NOTE
By default, the Center and Surround
Speakers are set to YES. If you decide not
to use them, set the ones you do not
intend to use to NO so the sound
performance is not affected.
LS
RS
LFE
R
C
L
Troubleshooting Tips
Care and Maintenance
Limited Warranty (U.S.)
Limited Warranty (Canada)
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