RCA RT2380BK User Manual - Page 12

B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 13 Getting Started Test Tone / Channel balance Using Headphones Channel balance To listen privately through your audio system, use the PHONES jack on the EN Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator receiver. However, make sure you turn for balancing the channels. As the signal "travels" from down the volume before you put on the channel to channel, adjust the level controls until each headphones. Increase the volume to the channel plays at the same loudness level. desired level after headphones are in place. Once headphones are connected, "HEADPHONE DOWN MIX 2 CHANNEL" will scroll on display. This feature automatically converts multi-channel speaker outputs to 2 channel stereo for your listening pleasure. Hearing Comfort & Well-Being • Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play. • If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Level adjustment & surround channel level expectation Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as loud as the others on the test signal, you'll find that on actual program material the surround channel is usually much lower than the front. Don't be tempted to readjust the surround level; program producers use surround mostly for subtle atmospheric and ambience, and only rarely for special effects. A good surround mix doesn't call attention to itself; if it did, it would soon become distracting. NOTE The system is equipped with Dolby Digital, and manufactured under License from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Factory Setting The unit is preset to the following settings when you first power the receiver up right out of the box: Function = TUNER Volume setting = 25 Bass & treble = 0 dB EQ - FLAT Speaker settings: Center, surr = YES Subwoofer = STRONG DRC = OFF NOTE STRONG SUBWOOFER setting makes the output level of subwoofer speaker to be stronger than normal Dolby setting. Adjust the SUBWOOFER setting by pressing the SUBWOOFER key to achieve the best bass performance. Reset to Factory Settings WARNING All preset radio stations and surround sound setting will be lost after factory setting is restored. 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. You may restore factory setting with the following procedures: 1. Enter SAT mode. 2. Press PRESET UP, PRESET DOWN, SOURCE UP to reset the unit. All preset stations will reset to FM87.5MHz and all receiver settings restore to default settings as described above. 9