RCA RT151 important safety instructions Getting Started, Reference Guide, Safety Precautions

user Manual

•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

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

GETTING STARTED

REFERENCE GUIDE

RT151

damp, water droplets or condensation may form

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

Remove the

Using the Remote Control

UNIT - Front

Home Theater System

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Read these instructions before using your new product for the first time.

Safety Precautions

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

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.

PLASTIC sheet before using the remote control.

TO CHANGE THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY

1.Open the battery door.

2.Insert one CR2025 (3V) size battery.

•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.

WARNING:	CAUTION:
Do not dispose of	Danger of explosion if battery
thebatteryinafireoritmay	is incorrectly replaced.
leave and/or explode.	Replace only with the same or

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1.	Remote Control Sensor
2.	STANDBY indicator
	Green Light : the unit is in turned ON.
3.	Amber Light : the unit is in STANDBY.
	ON/STANDBY button
4.	SOURCE button
	Switches the sound input source
	(between DVD IN, LINE IN or AUX IN).
	Press repeatedly to select different
5.	sources.
	VOLUME +/- buttons
	Adjusts the volume and the level of all
6.	speakers.
	LINE IN jack
	Connects to the Audio Out of portable

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

equivalent type.

audio players or other audio devices

7. SUBWOOFER

REFERENCE GUIDE

electric shock.	The symbol for Class II
	(Double Insulation)

1) Read these instructions.

walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

REMOTE CONTROL

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARD,DONOT 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.

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)
9)	that produce heat.
	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

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)	Only use detachments/accessories
12)	specified by the manufacturer.
	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

1	6
2	7
3	8
4	9
5	10

1.	ON/STANDBY button
2.	SOURCE button

4.	CHANNELS button
	Switches between 5.1 (SURROUND
	SOUND) and 2.1 (STEREO with
5.	SUBWOOFER) sound modes.
	MUTE button
	Instantly turns off the sound. Press
6.	again to restore the sound.
	FRONT -/+ buttons
	Decreases / increases the level of
7.	FRONT L/R speakers.
	CENTER -/+ buttons
	Decreases / increases the level of
8.	CENTER speaker.
	REAR -/+ buttons
	Decreases / increases the level of

UNIT - Rear

	8.	DVD IN jack
		Connects to the Audio Out of DVD
8	9.	player, VCR, etc.
		AUX IN jack
9		Connects to the Audio Out of TV or
10		other audio devices.
	10. FRONT Left Speaker terminal
11	11. FRONT Right Speaker terminal
12	12. CENTER Speaker terminal
13	13. SURROUND Left Speaker terminal
	14. SURROUND Right Speaker
14		terminal
	15. POWER CORD

Placement Information		it somewhere with poor air flow, by covering
• Do not use this unit in places which are extremely		it with a cloth, or by placing it on bedding or
	hot, cold, dusty, or humid.	carpeting.
•	In a cabinet, allow about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free	Safety Information
	space around the unit for adequate ventilation.	• When connecting or disconnecting the AC power
•	Place the unit on a flat and even surface.
		cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling
•	Do not restrict the air flow of this unit by placing
		the cord may damage it and create a hazard.

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

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.

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.

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.

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E - 1

CONNECTIONS

1. POWER CONNECTION

Note :

E - 2

E - 3

CONNECTIONS

3. SPEAKERS POSITIONING

E - 4

•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

R L

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

• 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)

Black &	Black &	CENTER
White	Red

Black &

Green

Black &	Black &
Grey	Blue

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.

SURROUNDSURROUND

(RIGHT)(LEFT)

FRONT		FRONT
(LEFT)	CENTER	(RIGHT)
		SUBWOOFER

SURROUND	SURROUND
(LEFT)	(RIGHT)

LISTENING

POSITION

E - 5 E - 6