RCA RT151 RT151 Product Manual - Page 1

user Manual RT151 Home Theater System AVC Multimedia, Markham, Ontario L3R 1E3 http: //www.RCAav.com Read these instructions before using your new product for the first time. Safety Precautions The lightning flash The exclamation point with an arrowhead within a triangle alerts within a triangle alerts you you to the presence of important to uninsulated dangerous operating, maintenance and voltage within the product's servicing instructions in this enclosure that could cause an user's manual. electric shock. The symbol for Class II (Double Insulation) WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE UNIT SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON UNIT. TO BE COMPLETEDLY DISCONNECT THE POWER INPUT, THE MAINS PLUG OF UNIT SHALL BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS. THE MAINS PLUG OF UNIT SHOULD NOT BE OBSTRUCTED OR SHOULD BE EASILY ACCESSED DURING INTENDED USE. CAUTION: BATTERY SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT SUCH AS SUNSHINE, FIRE OR THE LIKE. Shouldanyproblemsoccur,disconnect theAC power cordand refer servicing to a qualified technician. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit, it may cause damage. Placement Information • Do not use this unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid. • In a cabinet, allow about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free space around the unit for adequate ventilation. • Place the unit on a flat and even surface. • Do not restrict the air flow of this unit by placing it somewhere with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on bedding or carpeting. Safety Information • When connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and create a hazard. E - 1 CONNECTIONS 1. POWER CONNECTION Note : • Before you plug in the unit, make sure that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage. • Keep your hands dry when you are connecting the power cord to the wall outlet to avoid electric shock. • When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord. 2. CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS & SUBWOOFER IMPORTANT : Switch off the power before connecting equipment. The speakers cords have been color-coded to simplify connection. Just plug the speaker wire into the corresponding jacks on the rear of the unit, matching the color tube on the end of the speaker wire to the color-coded connector. REAR OF UNIT • When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord. Condensation Information • When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the unit. When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally. Let the unit stand for 1-2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room and let the unit dry before use. Rating Plate Location The rating plate is located on the rear of unit. FCC Statements NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS UNIT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defect the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use detachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel, Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. E - 2 • When the player is in the standby mode, it is still consuming some power. If you wish to disconnect the unit completely from the power, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. • TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. FRONT (LEFT) FRONT (RIGHT) RL DVD IN AUX IN SPEAKERS 4 F L F L F R F R C T C T S L S L S R S R HAUT-PARLEUR 4 To wall outlet Black & White Black & Red CENTER Black & Green Black & Grey Black & Blue SURROUND (RIGHT) E - 5 SURROUND (LEFT) CAUTION : • To prevent damage the unit, be sure to turn off the unit before making any connection. • Connecting speakers other than the speakers supplied with the unit may damage the unit. GETTING STARTED Remove the PLASTIC sheet before using the remote control. TO CHANGE THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY 1. Open the battery door. Using the Remote Control • Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit. • When using this unit in very bright light, the infrared REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR may not work properly. • The recommended maximum distance for using the remote control is about 16 feet (5 meters). BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the remote control will be greatly reduced and you will need to replace the battery. Note: If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the battery. 2. Insert one CR2025 (3V) size battery. WARNING: Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or it may leave and/or explode. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. REFERENCE GUIDE REMOTE CONTROL 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 10 1. ON/STANDBY button 2. SOURCE button Switches the sound input source (between DVD IN, LINE IN or AUX IN) press repeatedly to select different sources. 3. RESET button Adjusts all speakers to their original factory default settings. 4. CHANNELS button Switches between 5.1 (SURROUND SOUND) and 2.1 (STEREO with SUBWOOFER) sound modes. 5. MUTE button Instantly turns off the sound. Press again to restore the sound. 6. FRONT -/+ buttons Decreases / increases the level of FRONT L/R speakers. 7. CENTER -/+ buttons Decreases / increases the level of CENTER speaker. 8. REAR -/+ buttons Decreases / increases the level of REAR L/R speakers. 9. SUBWOOFER -/+ buttons Decreases / increases the level of SUBWOOFER. 10. MASTER VOLUME -/+ buttons Adjusts the volume and the level of all speakers. E - 3 CONNECTIONS 3. SPEAKERS POSITIONING REFERENCE GUIDE UNIT - Front 123 4 5 6 7 1. Remote Control Sensor 2. STANDBY indicator Green Light : the unit is in turned ON. Amber Light : the unit is in STANDBY. 3. ON/STANDBY button 4. SOURCE button Switches the sound input source (between DVD IN, LINE IN or AUX IN). Press repeatedly to select different sources. 5. VOLUME +/- buttons Adjusts the volume and the level of all speakers. 6. LINE IN jack Connects to the Audio Out of portable audio players or other audio devices 7. SUBWOOFER UNIT - Rear 8. DVD IN jack Connects to the Audio Out of DVD player, VCR, etc. 8 9. AUX IN jack 9 10 Connects to the Audio Out of TV or other audio devices. 10. FRONT Left Speaker terminal 11 11. FRONT Right Speaker terminal 12 13 12. CENTER Speaker terminal 13. SURROUND Left Speaker terminal 14. S U R R O U N D R i g h t S p e a k e r 14 terminal 15. POWER CORD 15 E - 4 SURROUND (LEFT) FRONT (LEFT) CENTER FRONT (RIGHT) SUBWOOFER SURROUND (RIGHT) LISTENING POSITION E - 6