RCA RT2770 important safety instructions

user manual

RT2770

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. If this equipment does cause interference to

Technical Specification

Product: Audio Receiver with Dolby Digital

Brand: RCA

Model: RT2770

Electrical Consumption

Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz

Power consumption: 90 Watts

Importer

Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.

Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F.

Telefono: 52-55-11-020360

RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

FCC Information

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this user manual.

Connecting for Power

Make sure you connect all your other electronic components and the speakers before plugging your unit into the outlet. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the

plug completely.

				CAUTION
				RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
				DO NOT OPEN
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VOLTAGE"	INSIDE		PERSONNEL.		A C C O M PA N Y I N G
THE PRODUCT.					T H E P R O D U C T.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

radio or television reception (which you can determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is "receiving" the interference).

•Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

•Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits.

For Your Safety

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets one

way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the

plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

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.

IMPORTADOR

Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.

Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F.

Telefono: 52-55-11-020360

RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

EXPORTER Thomson Inc. P.O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 © 2007 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) www.rcaaudiovideo.com

Printed In China / Impreso en China

5641663A (EN)

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number

004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date

of manufacture.

Main plug is used as the disconnect device,it shall remain readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended used.To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains,the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

For Your Records

In the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the

serial number:

Model No.

Remote Control No.

Date of Purchase

Place of Purchase

Serial No.

This audio system has earned the ENERGY STAR.

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.

Important Safety Instructions

Connections and Setup

Connections and Setup

Connections and Setup

Please read and save for future reference

Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.

•	Read these instructions.
•	Keep these instructions.
•	Heed all warnings.
•	Follow all instructions.
•	Do not use this apparatus near water.
•	Clean only with dry cloth.
•	Do not block any ventilation openings.
	Install in accordance with the
	manufacturer’s instructions.

•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

•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.

Additional safety information

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

or splashing and no objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on

the apparatus.

Content of Box		Set up and Maintenance of
• One main unit		the Unit
•	One remote control with batteries	Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation
•	One pair of front speakers, one pair of rear	as indicated:
	speakers, one center speaker and
	one subwoofer
•	One pig-tail antenna wire
• One AM loop antenna
•	One coaxial digital cable
•	One 3.5mm stereo cable for line-in
• One User Manual
•	One Quick Start Guide
•	One Product Registration Card

Connecting to Audio Components

Connecting the Speakers

Speaker wires are color-coded to match the terminals. Connect the speaker wire from the back of each speaker to the corresponding color terminal at the back of the unit. Press down the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire. Release the tab to lock wire in

the terminal.

When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities (“+” speaker wire to “+” on the unit. For example, red wire to red terminal on the unit) of speaker wires and terminals match.

If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted. Do not let the speaker wires touch each other, it will damage

the speaker.

When connecting subwoofer, connect subwoofer control cable (red/black striped) at the back of the subwoofer to the subwoofer control jack on the unit’s rear panel, then press POWER ON/OFF on the subwoofer speaker to turn it on.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators,heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

• Do not defeat 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 is

•	Always leave sufficient space around the
	product for ventilation. Do not place product
	in or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet
	that may prevent air flow through
	vent openings.
•	Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes,
	cigars, etc. on the product.
• Connect power cord only to AC power
	source as marked on the product.
• Care should be taken so that objects do not

Main unit	• Do not connect to the AC power cords until
	all connections are completed.
	• Do not use your set immediately after
	transferring it from a cold place to a warm
	place: there is risk of condensation.
	• Do not expose your set to water and
	excessively high temperatures.

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DVD/SAT/CAB

Front Speakers

Center Speaker
	Right	Left			SUBWOOFER
					AUDIO OUT
Green/grey or					Use this jack on
					the rear panel
black striped
					to connect
or black	striped	Red/grey orblack	blackstriped	White/greyor
					another active

provided for your safety. If the provided plug

does not fit into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

fall into the product.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.

This product does not contain customer

serviceable components.

Left and right	Left and right	• After having disconnected your set, clean the
front speakers	rear speakers	case with a soft cloth, or with a slightly damp
		leather chamois. Never use strong solvents.

Digital Input

Connect components capable of outputting Dolby digital (e.g. DVD or SAT) orstandard PCM (CD) format digital signals. Read section on "Input

Purple/grey

subwoofer other than the one supplied.

• Protect the power cord from being walked
	on or pinched particularly at plugs,
	convenience receptacles, and the point
	where they exit from the apparatus.
•	Only use attachments/accessories 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.

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Portable Cart Warning

If your product operates on batteries, adhere to the following precautions: A.Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed

with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all batteries are not replaced at the same time.

B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to

be recharged.

C. Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury. When discarding batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the proper manner, according to your state/provincial and local regulations.

Center speaker

Subwoofer	Coaxial digital		Remote
		cable	control with
			batteries
Pig-tail		3.5mm stereo
		cable for
antenna wire
		line-in
		User manual
		Quick Start Guide
		Product
AM loop antenna		Registration
		Card

Protect your Components from Overheating

•Do not block ventilation holes in any component. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

•Do not stack components directly on top of each other.

•Do not place the unit near other components that generate heat such as heating vents.

•Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.

•Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not affect other components. If you have a satellite receiver, you should place it on the top shelf.

Signal Setting" under "Advanced Sound Control" carefully to adjust the matching input settings.

Digital Connection

•This unit provides one optical and one coaxial digital input jacks for the connection of your components.

•To connect aSAT receiveror DVDplayer with a digitaloutput,usean optical digitalcable (not

included) or coaxial digital cable (included) to carry the audio signal and enjoy Dolby Digital sound quality.

•One optical or coaxial cableisneededfor eachSAT receiver or DVD player.

Note: Optical and coaxial cables carry only the audio portion of the signal.

striped

Blue/grey or black striped

Grey/black striped

Subwoofer

SUBWOOFER	Right	Left
CONTROL
Use this jack on
the rear panel to
connect to the
subwoofer	Rear Speakers
control cable	(Surround Sound)
(red/black

striped) of the subwoofer.

Connections and Setup

Digital Connections

The digital audio jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3) or PCM signals when compatible components are connected.

Optical Digital In (Audio)

Connect to optical digital output of DVD, SAT or other compatible devices using the optical Fiber Cable (not included).

DVD/SAT/CAB

Coaxial Digital In (Audio)

Connect to coaxial digital output of DVD, SAT or other compatible devices using the coaxial digital cable (included).

DVD/SAT

Connections and Setup

Positioning Speakers

3
	1
	2
	1
3	4

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1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)

Front speakers carry primarily music and sound effects.

Front Speaker Placement

Follow the suggestions for speaker placement below to get the best results.

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Alignment

Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or slightly behind (B) (the left and right speakers), but not ahead of them.

Connections and Setup

Better Surround Placement	Front Surround Mode
Location	Speaker Placement
If possible, place surround speakers to either	Configuration 1
side of the listening area, not behind it.
	Follow the suggestion for speaker placement in
Height	the section before.
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3
feet above viewers. This helps to minimize
localization effects.
Aiming
Aim surround speakers straight across the
room, not down at viewers, to help create a		1
more open, spacious surround sound field.
			Configuration 1
	Configuration 2

Connections and Setup

3	4	Note: Place the rear speakers and
		subwoofer a foot or more away from TV
Rear		when using the Front Surround sound
Speaker		Effect (FSsE).

Front	Disconnecting the Speakers
Speaker	1. To unlock the speakers, press and hold the
	hinge spring as illustrated below.
	2. Slide out the rear speaker from the hinge.
Rubber Feet	3. Press and hold the two hinge springs.
	4. Slide out the hinge from the front speaker.
Adjusting the Angle of the Speakers	1	2
To achieve the best Front Surround sound
Effect (FSsE), adjust the mounted front left and	Rear
the rear left speakers to the left for an angle of
	Speaker
25o - 45o from the center.

TV Connections

TVs with RF input may need a RF modulator (not included) for inputting audio signals.

	TV
	RF cable
RF in	RF out
	RF modulator
	Audio out
	Audio cable
	Audio in

The illustration shown above may varies from

DVD/SAT/CAB

Connecting the Antennas

Connect the AM and FM antennas to the AM and FM terminals on the system’s back panel.

They must be hooked up in order to receive clear reception. For FM reception, extend antenna to its full length. For AM reception, rotate the antenna horizontally to get better reception.

AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna

1. Uncoil the antenna wire and locate the base

end of the AM antenna.

2. Press down on the antenna tab to open

the terminal.

3. Insert the antenna wires into the terminal

and release the tabs to secure the wires

in place.

4. Make sure the white wire on the AM loop

2. Center

In surround mode, the center speaker carries most of the dialog as well as music and effects. It should be set between the left and

right speakers.

3. Surround (Rear Speakers)

The rear speakers’ overall sound balance should be as close as possible to the front speakers. Proper placement is vital to establish an evenly distributed sound field.

Subwoofer

A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.) which dramatically heighten the action on the screen.

Magnetic Shielding

Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distortion. Front speakers provided with this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set.

Note: Place the rear speakers and

A

B

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Angle

Place the left and right speakers to form a 45- degree angle with your favorite viewing position to duplicate the soundtrack mixer’s perspective.

Height

The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the three front speakers should be as close as possible to the same height. This often requires placing the center speaker directly on top (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.

	If placing the rear speakers (surround speakers)
	at the back is not a good choice for you, you
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories	can use the Front Surround sound Effect(FSsE).
	Follow the following instruction for setting
Alternative Surround Placement	the speakers. (See section “Front Surround
	Sound Effect (FSsE) Setting” under “Advanced
Rear wall	Sound Control” for details).
If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim	Mounting the Speakers
the speakers at each other (A), towards the
	1. Place the front speaker upside down.
front (B) or towards the sidewalls (C, D).
	2. Slide in the hinge to the bottom of the front
Experiment with placement until sounds seem
	speaker until the ‘click’ sound is heard.
to surround you, rather than come from
	3. Slide in the rear speaker to the hinge until
behind you.
	the ‘click’ sound is heard.
	4. Attach the four rubber feet provided to the
	top of the front speaker.
	Note: Match the front left and rear left
	speakers together and match the front right
	and rear right speakers together.
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	1	2
No adjacent walls	Hinge
Surround speakers can go on stands facing
	Bottom
each other to approximate sidewall mounting
(A), or to the sides or rear of the viewing area,	Front
aimed upwards; they can go right on the floor,	Speaker

or preferably, a few feet off the floor such as

Adjust the mounted front right and rear right								Hinge Spring
speakers to the right in the same way.							Front
							Speaker	Press
								and
	Rear							hold
	Speaker
	Rear
	Speaker
25o ~	45o						3	4
						Front
	Front	25o	~	45	o
						Speaker
	Speaker
				Center
							Hinge Spring
After adjusting the angle, the speaker should								Press
look like this illustration.								and
								hold

Configuration 2

your actual RF modulator, please refer to your RF modulator manual.

antenna is inserted into the AM LOOP

terminal and other wire is inserted into the

ground loop terminal.

subwoofer a foot or more away from TV when using the Front Surround sound Effect (FSsE).

on end tables (B).

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