owner’s manualAudio/Video Receiver
105 Minute Guide3 Connect your speakers.A complete setup of six speakers, including the subwoofer, is shown below. Actual homesetups may vary. Simply
115 Minute Guide4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, yoursubwoofer and the TV.Make sure to set the video input on you
125 Minute GuideUsing the Quick SetupYou can use the Quick Setup to get yoursystem up and running with just a fewbutton presses. The receiver automati
13Connecting Your EquipmentBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect thepower cord from the AC outlet.Audio/Video
14Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting Digital ComponentsThe easiest way to connect this receiver for surround sound is to use a digital input. You can
15Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting Audio ComponentsFor components you want to use to record, you must connect four plugs to the receiver (a setof s
16Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting DVD 5.1 Channel ComponentsIf you have a DVD player with multi-channel analog outputs, or prefer to use an extern
17Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting Video ComponentsConnect your video components to the jacks as shown below. With digital video components(like a
18Connecting Your EquipmentFM Wire AntennaConnect the FM wire antenna and fullyextend it vertically along a window frame orother suitable area.Connect
19Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting SpeakersA complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below, but actual homesetups may var
2This receiver is made and tested to meetexacting safety standards. It meets both ULand FCC requirements and complies withsafety performance standards
20Connecting Your EquipmentCaution:Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speakerterminal. If any of
21Connecting Your Equipment• If possible, place the surround speakersslightly above ear level.• Try not to place the surround speakersfurther away fro
22Connecting Your EquipmentAC OutletPower supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver's POWER switch.Total electrical power
23Controls and Displays1 POWER buttonSwitches the receiver between on andstandby.2 STANDBY indicatorLights when the receiver is in standby.3 Remote se
24Controls and Displays11 SIGNAL SELECT button (pages 30,32–33)Use to select an analog or digital signal.12 MIDNIGHT button (page 32)Use Midnight when
25Controls and Displays2 DTSWhen the Standard mode of the receiveris on, this lights to indicate decoding of aDTS signal.3 2 DIGITALWhen the Standard
26Controls and Displays1 SOURCE POWERPress to turn on/off other componentsconnected to the receiver.2 MULTI CONTROL buttonsPress to select control of
27Controls and DisplaysCH SELECT (page 39)Selects a speaker when setting up thesurround sound of the receiver.LEVEL +/−−−−− (page 39)Adjusts the level
28Controls and DisplaysSIGNAL SEL (pages 30, 32–33)Use to select between an analog or digitalsignal.INPUT SELUse to select the input source.NIGHT LOUD
29Playing SourcesIntroduction to SoundModesThere are three basic sound options: Stereo/Direct, Standard and Advanced Surround.Stereo/DirectWhen you se
3Power Sources — Operate this product using onlythe power source indicated on its marking label. Ifyou are not sure of your home’s power type, consult
30Playing SourcesMusicSimulates the acoustic environment of alarge concert hall and is suitable for music ormusical sources marked 1 ( )or R.Virtual R
31Playing SourcesPro Logic II MusicPro LogicPro Logic II Movie4 Start playback of the componentyou selected in step 1.Using Stereo/DirectWhen you sele
32Playing SourcesEach press changes the display as follows:MovieVIRTL SBMusic5-StereoExpandedRefer to page 29 for more details about eachsurround effe
33Playing SourcesCHANNELENTERENTERMPX/RETURNDTV INFODTV/DISP DTV MENUD ACCESS T EDIT/GUIDEP-SET P-SETTUNINGTUNINGTPSEUCLASSFL DIMMERBANDTOP MENU AUDIO
Setting Up the Receiver34Choosing Your ReceiverSetupTo ensure the best possible surround sound,be sure to complete the following setupprocedure. This
Setting Up the Receiver354 Use ’ or ‘ to adjust the setting.The setting is entered automatically.5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set othersurround modes.6 W
36Setting Up the Receiverlow bass tones from distorting the soundfrom the speakers.Use ’ or ‘ to set the attenuationlevel (0 dB, 10 dB or ** dB(∞)).0
Setting Up the Receiver37Use ’ or ‘ to set the distance ofthe center speaker from the mainlistening position (within a 30 footrange).Note:When C* is s
38Setting Up the ReceiverAfter you assign a component to a digitaljack, whenever you select that component,(for example, a DVD player) the receiveraut
Setting Up the Receiver39Setting the RelativeVolume Level of EachChannelDefault setting: 0 dB.For best surround sound playback, youshould set the rela
4Introductory InformationSupplied Accessories ... 7Placing the Receiver ... 7Avoiding Magnetic In
40Using the TunerListening to the RadioThe following steps show you how to tunein to FM and AM radio broadcasts using theautomatic (search) and manual
Using the Tuner414 Use the number buttons to enterthe frequency of the radio station.For example, to tune to 106.1 (FM), press1, 0, 6, 1.SPASTEREOTUNE
42Using the Tuner4 Press ENTER.The preset class and number stopblinking and the receiver stores thestation you want to listen.Listening to StationPres
43Making a RecordingMaking an Audio or aVideo RecordingYou can make an audio or a video recordingfrom the built-in tuner, or from an audio orvideo sou
44Controlling the Rest of YourSystemSelecting Preset CodesDirectlyCHANNELENTERENTERMPX/RETURNDTV INFODTV/DISP DTV MENUD ACCESS T EDIT/GUIDEP-SET P-SET
Controlling the Rest of Your System45Notes:• If you assign a preset code for the TUNbutton, you will not be able to controlthe built-in tuner using th
46Controlling the Rest of Your SystemErasing a RemoteControl Button SettingThis erases one of the buttons you haveprogrammed and restores the button t
Controlling the Rest of Your System47Note:You cannot use direct function for TVINPUT.Confirming Preset CodesUse this feature to check which preset cod
48Controlling the Rest of Your SystemControls for TVsThis remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see pages 44–46). Use
Controlling the Rest of Your System49Button (s)SOURCEPOWER4¢8¡1FunctionPress to switch the component between standby and on.Press to return to the sta
5Table of ContentsSetting Up the ReceiverChoosing Your Receiver Setup ... 34Speaker Setting ... 35Subwoofer Sett
50Controlling the Rest of Your SystemButton (s)37¶Numberbuttons+10 buttonDISCMENU’‘ENTER}]}]’‘ &ENTERFunctionStart playback.Stop playback (on some
Controlling the Rest of Your System51TVManufacturer CodePHILIPS 1008, 1017, 1020, 1025, 1104,1115SONY 1001, 1007, 1016PANASONIC 1023, 1054, 1055, 1075
52Controlling the Rest of Your SystemCLARIVOX 1017CLATRONIC 1036, 1086, 1102CME 1007, 1015, 1114CONCERTO 1026CONDOR 1098, 1102CONTEC 1006, 1016, 1064,
Controlling the Rest of Your System53KTV 1013, 1019, 1064LEYCO 1017, 1032, 1089, 1095LG 1026LIESENK&TTER 1017LLOYTRON 1014LOEWE 1035, 1114LOGIK 10
54Controlling the Rest of Your SystemSANYO 1016, 1032, 1048, 1050, 1052,1074, 1075, 1100SBR 1008, 1017, 1020SCHNEIDER 1017, 1080, 1086, 1096, 1103SCIM
Controlling the Rest of Your System55FUNAI 5217HITACHI 5201HONG DENG 5213IDALL 5219KEBAO 5215MARANTZ 5203, 5205MITSUBISHI 5202NAD 5202PANASONIC 5210PH
56Controlling the Rest of Your SystemWARDS 5010, 5021PIONEER 5005, 5030, 5035, 5038, 5048,5052, 5063TAPE DECKManufacturer CodeADC 6013AIWA 6002, 6022,
Controlling the Rest of Your System57VCRManufacturer CodePHILIPS 2015, 2035, 2074, 2075PANASONIC 2015, 2042, 2053, 2054,2055, 2087THOMSON 2021, 2064,
58Controlling the Rest of Your SystemBELL & HOWELL 2037BRANDT 2047, 2064, 2065BRANDT ELECTRONIC 2021BROKSONIC 2002, 2040, 2046, 2052, 2078BUSH
Controlling the Rest of Your System59SABA 2021, 2049, 2050, 2061, 2064,2065, 2074SAISHO 2004, 2016, 2036, 2052SALORA 2023, 2025, 2038SANKY 2019, 2027S
6Introductory InformationCongratulations on buying this fine RCA product.Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to oper
60Controlling the Rest of Your SystemVICTOR 2008, 2021, 2033VIDEO CONCEPTS 2020, 2024VIDEOSONIC 2057WARDS 2001, 2015, 2022, 2026, 2027,2032, 2034, 203
Controlling the Rest of Your System61CRYPTOVISION 3038DAEHAN 3043DAERYUNG 3003DECSAT 3027EVERQUESST 3007FILMNET 3028FRANCE TELECOM 3030GEC 3011GEMINI
62Additional InformationTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that thereis something wrong
Additional Information63Note:If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity,disconnect the power plug from t
64Additional InformationSpecificationsAmplifier SectionContinuous average power output of 100watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from20 Hz to 20,000
Additional Information65MiscellaneousPower Requirements ... AC 120 V, 60 HzPower Consumption ... 260 WIn Standby ...
66Additional Information
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RadioShack CorporationFort Worth, Texas 7610231-5013<ARB7258-A>Printed in Indonesia02A01Limited Two-Year WarrantyThis product is warranted by Ra
7Supplied AccessoriesPlease check that you have received thefollowing supplied accessories:• AM loop antenna• FM wire antenna• Remote control• Owner’s
85 Minute GuideIntroduction to Home TheaterYou are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used tohome theater syst
95 Minute GuideListening to Surround SoundThis receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the followingquick setup guide,
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