Electrohome RV-3798 manual Unpack the Receiver, Connect the Receiver, TV only

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

STEP 1: UNPACK THE RECEIVER

Unpack the receiver and the accessories. The accessories packed with the receiver include the remote (CRK67G1), four

AAAbatteries, an AM loop antenna, an FM wire antenna, and Important Safeguards.

STEP 2: CONNECT THE RECEIVER

Before you plug in and turn on your audio/video receiver, connect the receiver to the components in your system and connect the speakers.

The next section shows how to connect the receiver to a TV only. If you are going to connect the receiver to a TV and VCR, laserdisc player or other component, see Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver. (Page 37)

For information on connecting your speakers, see Appendix

A:Connecting the Receiver. For three suggestions on placing your speakers for the best sound, see Appendix B: Speaker Placement. (Page 47.)

TV ONLY

Do not plug your TV or VCR into the “switched” outlet on the back of the receiver.

You will need:

(1)paired (red/white) stereo cable

(1)single (yellow) video cable or

(1)stereo A/V cable

(1)coaxial cable.

Connect the cables as shown to the right.

CABLE			IN
BOX			IN
BOX			OUT
			OUT	OR	ANTENNA
				OR	ANTENNA
TV
		L/MONO	RIGHT	VIDEO	S-VIDEO		OUTPUT	VIDEO	L/MONO	RIGHT
	INPUT 1						BRIDGED
	INPUT 1						FROM
							FROM
		L/MONO	RIGHT	VIDEO			INPUT 1	VIDEO	L/MONO	RIGHT
		L/MONO	RIGHT	VIDEO				VIDEO	L/MONO	RIGHT
	INPUT 2						FIXED
		L/MONO	RIGHT	VIDEO	S-VIDEO		OUTPUT	VIDEO	L/MONO	RIGHT
		L/MONO	RIGHT	VIDEO	S-VIDEO			VIDEO	L/MONO	RIGHT
	INPUT 3						TV TUNER
							OUTPUT
					SIGNAL	ANT A ANT B
					SIGNAL
					SOURCE
AUDIO	DVD				DVD5.1
RECEIVER	DVD	L			DVD5.1
	5.1	L
	5.1						VIDEO
							VIDEO
		R	IN	OUT	DVD/		MONITOR
		R		VCR	LD	SAT	OUT
				VCR	DVD/	SAT
	CENTER		IN	OUT	LD
	CENTER		L
			L
	L-SUR						AUDIO
	L-SUR		R
			R
	REAR
	R-SUR		L				1
			L				1
		SUB					AUDIO
		SUB	R				2
	WOOFER		R
	WOOFER
	AUDIO		TV	CD	IN	OUT	SUB WOOFER
			TV	CD	TAPE/MD		OUT (MONO)

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Contents USER’S Guide Safety Information Table of Contents Table of Contents First Things First First Things FirstUnpack the Receiver Connect the ReceiverTV only PUT Batteries in the Remote Plug in the ReceiverTurn on the Receiver Page Operating the Receiver Operating the ReceiverAuto Tuning Tuning the Receiver Using RemoteTuning Storing Stations in MemoryPreset Scanning To Play a Preset StationBalancing the Speaker System To Balance the SpeakersUsing Swap Audio To USE Swap AudioTo Change the Video Source and Swap the Audio Page Tour of the Receiver Buttons and Connections3TOUR of the Receiver Front Panel 160W, 5 ChannelTour of the Receiver Status Indicators Front Panel DisplaysMode Displays Surround MemoryFunction Displays Remote Control Basic ControlsReceiver Controls Surround Sound Level Controls RECEIVER/TUNER ControlsTV Controls VCR Controls DVD Player Controls Satellite Receiver ControlsCD Player Controls Tape Deck ControlsLaserdisc Player Controls Back Panel AudioProgramming the Remote 4PROGRAMMING the RemoteProgramming the Remote Programming the Remote to Control a TVRemote TV Codes AOCProgramming the Remote to Control VCR Remote VCR Codes Programming the Remote to Control AN Audio Component Audio CodesThis remote may not operate all models of the brands shown Remote Controllable Cable BOX Codes Programming the Remote to Control a Cable BOXProgramming the Remote to Control a DVD Player Programming the Remote to Control a Laserdisc PlayerLaserdisc Player Codes Receiver Remote works like DVD RemoteSatellite Receiver Codes Programming the Remote to Control AN RCA Brand DSS ReceiverProgramming the Remote to Control a Satellite Receiver Receiver Remote works like RCA DSS RemotePage Appendix a Connecting the Receiver Things to Know Before Connecting the ComponentsProtect Your Components From Overheating Using the Switched OutletUsing the Subwoofer Connections AC OutletsThis Connection Provides Using this ConnectionTV and VCR To USE this CONNECTION, YOU should haveTo watch TV programs in stereo RCA DSS ReceiverTo USE this CONNECTION, YOU Must have To watch satellite programmingDVD Player Diagram BPress DVD to put the receiver in DVD mode Press play To play a DVDSecond VCR To play a tape on the second VCRCamcorder or Video Camera To play the camcorderLaserdisc Player To play the laserdiscCompact Disc Player To play a CDTo record a tape Tape Deck or Minidisc PlayerTo play a tape To play a minidiscTo listen to the radio FM Wire AntennaAntennas AM Loop AntennaSpeakers Appendix B Speaker Placement Speaker PlacementExample Remote Control Operation Appendix C TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Guide RECEIVER/TUNER OperationAppendix D Care and Cleaning Care and CleaningAppendix E FCC Information FCC InformationAppendix F Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyAppendix G Equipment Specifications Equipment SpecificationsAppendix G Equipment Specifications Appendix H Preset Station List Form Preset Number Band FrequencySymbols IndexPIP VCR Tocom