Troubleshooting Tips
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.
•Reposition the Antenna.
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.
•Check whether the center or surround speaker settings are set to YES.
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.
TAPE OUT and REC OUT do not operate in VCR mode.
•Check to make sure analog input signal is connected from the signal source to the analog input jacks.
•In VCR mode, VCR OUT will be muted.
•In TAPE mode, TAPE OUT will be muted.
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.
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 are 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:
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total Harmonic Distortion
Rear Channels: 60 Watts each Channel (1KHz, 8 Ohm)
Front Channels: 120 Watts each Channel (1KHz, 4 Ohm)
Center Channel: 120 Watts (1KHz, 4 Ohm)
Subwoofer Channel: 120 Watts (100Hz, 4 Ohm)
Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode : 600 W
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 1% Total Harmonic Distortion
Front Channels (L and R ): 48 Watts per Channel (1KHz, 4 Ohm)
Rear Channels (L and R): 24 Watts per Channel (1KHz, 8 Ohm)
Center Channel: 48 Watts (1KHz, 4 Ohm)
Subwoofer Channel: 48 Watts (80Hz, 4 Ohm)
Total DIN Output Power, Dolby Digital mode: 550 Watts
Muting Attenuation: 65dB
Frequency Response: 20kHz /-3dB, 1kHz ref.
Subwoofer Frequency Response: 10 Hz / -3db, 80Hz ref.
DIN 1kHz FL / FR STEREO mode : 45W x2 @ 6ohm <10%
THD
Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (Dolby digital mode) Video Signal to Noise Ratio from 40 dB to 60dB
VIDEO SECTION:
Input ( Sensitivity/ Impedance ):1Vp-p/ 75ohm
Output (Level/ Impedance): 1Vp-p/ 75 ohm
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 6MHz at +/- 3dB
AM TUNER SECTION:
Frequency Response: 2kHz +/-6dB, 1kHz ref.
Usable Sensitivity: 3000uV/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 mm) :
Unit - 60 x 425 x 365
Front and Surround Tower Speakers - 1480 x 220 x 220 Center Speaker - 90 x 140 x 80
Subwoofer - 375 x 140 x 435
