RCA RT2870R General Controls, Operating Your Unit, Advanced Sound Control, Troubleshooting Tips

General Controls General Controls Operating Your Unit Operating Your Unit

Main Unit

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9. SUBWOOFER

Selects among subwoofer sound levels. (SOFT

SUBWOOFER, BALANCE SUBWOOFER, STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL SUBWOOFER)

10. MEM + / MEM -

Selects programmed stations in AM/FM mode.

11. TUNER +

Press to turn up the radio frequency in AM/FM mode.

12. EQ buttons

Selects among preset equalizer mode (POP, FLAT, JAZZ, CLASSIC, ROCK, BASS and TREBLE). Press the corresponding button to select the desired sound

Selecting Source

When one of the SOURCE buttons on the front panel or on the remote control is pressed, the corresponding input will be activated.

The unit acts as a switching device between all the sources that are plugged into it.

Example 1:

If you have connected a DVD player to the DVD jack on the unit, press DVD on the front panel or on the remote control to receive the sounds transmitted by the DVD.

Example 2:

If a VCR is connected to the VCR jack of the unit, press VCR on the front panel or on the remote

Example: Connecting a Blu-ray Player

1.Connect the optical digital audio out jack of Blu- ray player to OPTICAL 2 jack on the rear panel of the unit.

2.Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the unit or press ON•OFF on the remote control to switch on the unit.

3.Press BD on the main unit or remote control to select the DVD source.

4.Switch ON the Blu-ray player and start playback.

5.Set the sound mode if needed (see “Advanced Sound Control” for details).

Example: Connecting a TV to a digital input

3.Repeat step 2 to tune to another radio station.

4.To prematurely stop the searching function, press TUNER+ or TUNER- button on the remote control.

5.Adjusting the volume by pressing VOL +/ VOL -.

Manual Tuning

Press TUNER+ or TUNER- button on the remote control or or button on the front panel of the unit repeatedly to tune a desired frequency.

Automatic Preset Programming

The unit can preset 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.

Tips:

•When you tune at a weak FM station manually,pressMONO/STonremotecontrol to switch from Stereo to Mono mode. This will reduce the background noise.

•If there is any interference, change the antenna’s position until ideal sound reception is obtained. TV and other electronic devices could be the cause of interference, so try to position the antenna away from them.

1. ON/STANDBY

Turns on / off the unit. When the unit is turned on, the unit will go to the mode it was in before powered off.

2. / (TUNING buttons)

Tunes in to desired stations in AM/FM mode.

3. / (PRESET buttons)

Selects preset stations in AM/FM mode.

4. GAME jacks

Connect game consoles or other AV products that have AUX audio outputs.

5. LINE IN

Connect portable audio devices or other AV products that have a LINE-OUT jack.

6. / (SURROUND buttons)

Selects among digital sound processors. (STEREO,

HALL, CHURCH, CLUB, STADIUM, STUDIO, DOLBY PL EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC, DOLBY PL II MOVIE)

7.DVD, TV, SAT-CAB, AM/FM, VCR, BD and GAME/LINE-IN (SOURCE buttons)

Selects sound source.

8.Headphone jack

9.MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the volume.

10. SUBWOOFER

Selects among subwoofer output levels. (SOFT

SUBWOOFER, BALANCE SUBWOOFER, STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL SUBWOOFER)

Remote Control

Install two “AAA” batteries in the remote control prior to use.

1. ON•OFF

Turn on/off the unit.

2. SLEEP

Selects sleep time.

3. NIGHT

Selects among night mode options (DRC OFF, SOFT and ON) which compresses the volume difference between normal voices and sounds such as explosions. (Available only during Dolby digital signal playback)

4. TEST TONE

Speaker test tone setting. Refer to “Advanced Sound Control” for details.

5. SURROUND

Selects digital sound processors. (STEREO, HALL,

CHURCH, CLUB, STADIUM, STUDIO, DOLBY PL EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC, DOLBY PL II MOVIE)

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	AM/FM GAME/LINE-IN		BD
21	TV	VCR DVD	SAT/CAB
		SOURCE

6. DISTANCE

Adjusts the speakers’ listening distance.

7. / / /

•Press / to select among setting items in Setup mode.

•Press / to adjust the values when the display shows the setup you want to change.

•Press OK to confirm your selection.

8. LEVEL

Speaker level setting. Refer to “Advanced Sound Control” for details.

mode. This function is only available in Stereo mode.

13. Number buttons

Directly accesses a preset station in AM/FM mode.

14. MEMORY

Stores stations as preset stations in AM/FM mode.

15. MONO/ST

Selects between Stereo and Mono sound in FM mode.

16. SETUP

Enters Setup mode. Use / to select among setup options.

17.MUTE

Mutes all sound.

18.VOL + / VOL -

Adjusts the volume.

19.EXIT

Exits the current setting.

20. TUNER -

Press to turn down the radio frequency in AM/FM mode.

21.Source buttons

Selects audio sources.

control, the sound from the VCR will be selected.

You can connect up to 7 audio sources to this amplifier:

SOURCE	SOURCE buttons	Corresponding
buttons on	on remote	connector at the
front panel	control	rear panel
DVD	DVD	DVD
SAT-CAB	SAT/CAB	SAT/CAB
BD	BD	BD
TV	TV	TV
AM/FM	AM/FM	built-in
VCR	VCR	VCR
GAME/LINE-IN	GAME/LINE-IN	LINE- IN & GAME jacks
		on the front panel

The source name you selected will be shown on the display.

Notes:

•Your unit has a built-in tuner. Just connect the appropriate antenna to the back of the unit and you will be able to listen to radio stations. (For details, please refer to Radio section)

•Connections at the back panel can be interchanged depending on whether sources have the same audio input.

1.If TV has an OPT output, connect it to the OPTICAL 1 jack on the rear panel of the unit.

2.Press ON•OFF on the remote control to switch on the unit.

3.Press TV button to select TV mode.

4.Press the SETUP button to show setup options.

5.Press / until ANALOG, OPTICAL 1, OPTICAL 2 or COAXIAL is displayed.

6.Press / to select among ANALOG / OPTICAL 1/ OPTICAL 2 / COAXIAL to match your connection (OPTICAL1). Your selection will be stored for future use automatically.

7.Switch on the TV.

RADIO

The unit has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM radio function.

Connect the FM antenna and the AM loop antenna at the back of the unit. Rotate the AM loop for better reception.

Automatic Tuning

1.Press AM/FM.

2.Press and hold TUNER+ or TUNER- button on the remote control or or button on the front panel of the unit until the auto searching starts. Searching stops when the system tunes in a station. (Once the FM station that broadcasts Stereo sound is found, STEREO is displayed.)

1.Press AM/FM to enter the AM/FM mode.

2.Press and hold AM/FM for two seconds to start automatic preset programming.

3.Radio frequencies will be browsed and radio stations stored automatically. When all the available radio stations are stored or all 60 preset stations (30 for AM and 30 for FM) memory locations are full, the auto preset programming function will stop.

Manual Preset

1.Press AM/FM to select the desired radio mode.

2.Press and hold TUNER+/TUNER- button on the remote control or / button on the front panel of the unit until the system tunes in a station.

3.Press MEMORY. While the Program Preset number is still flashing, input your desired preset number using the numeric buttons, then press MEMORY to store it.

Select Preset Stations

1.Press AM/FM to enter the Tuner mode with selecting AM or FM band.

2.Press / on the main unit repeatedly or directly press MEM + / MEM - button on the remote control to search for the preset stations. Each time you press the button, the system tunes in one preset station.

GAME

1.Connects audio out jacks of the TV game to the GAME jacks on the front panel of the unit.

2.Press the GAME/LINE-INbutton on the front panel repeatedly to select GAME mode.

LINE-IN

1.Connects one end of the 3.5mm stereo cable (not included) to the LINE-IN connector on the front panel of the unit and the other to the line out or headphone jack on an external source.

2.Press GAME/LINE-INon the front panel to select LINE-IN mode.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 30-minutes increments.

1.Press SLEEP button on the remote control.

2.Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes by 30 minutes.

3.When you set the sleep timer, "SLEEP" icon will be shown on the front panel display.

•To change the remaining time, press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time.

•To clear the preset sleep time, press the SLEEP button until SLP OFF appears.

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Advanced Sound Control	Advanced Sound Control	Advanced Sound Control	Troubleshooting Tips

Sound Enhancement Systems

This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems.

Dolby Digital

The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides better sound quality and a more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround. This unit is equipped with Dolby Digital 5.1-channel so that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound. Different from Dolby ProLogic in that only four channels (Front Left, Front Right, Centre and Rear) are used, the new system provides stereo separation of the rear speakers (Rear-Right, Rear- Left). Adding the subwoofer channel to the 5 channels for bass sounds (counted as 0.1 channel) results in 5.1 channels (or 6 Channels) input Dolby Digital for that bring you the most sophisticated sound enjoyment.

Dolby Pro Logic II

The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in circuit to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround left and right channel audio signals and uses all five speakers to play both stereo and Dolby Pro Logic program source, such as TV and VCR.

Dolby Pro Logic II includes Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Music and Dolby Pro Logic Emulation.

You can use this mode with any stereo program source (such as VCR/TV) to enjoy multi-channel sound experience.

Front Left		Front Right
Speaker	Center Speaker	Speaker
	Listening	Subwoofer
	Zone
Rear Left		Rear Right
Speaker		Speaker

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Stereo

Front Left	Front Right
Speaker	Speaker

Listening	Subwoofer
Zone

The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from the front speakers and subwoofer speaker. Use this mode if you have connected the front speakers only.

DSP (Digital Sound Processor)

These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real environment such as (STEREO, HALL, CHURCH, CLUB, STADIUM, STUDIO, DOLBY PL EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC, DOLBY PL II MOVIE). DSP automatically converts analog audio signals to digital ones which enables you to adjust the sound without degrading the sound quality. Different modes will give you different feels of size and types of listening environment.

Dynamic Bass Amplified System (dBas)

With “Dynamic Bass Amplified System“ (dBas), the discrete amplifier is located in the unit so the subwoofer keeps the power needed to reproduce powerful effects. Four settings are available: SOFT, BALANCE, STRONG and POWERFUL.

Press SUBWOOFER to select the subwoofer (dBas) effects level according to your needs.

Fine Setting of the Components								Analog Inputs
You can select the surround mode by pressing								The Home Theater has three analog audio inputs:
SURROUND repeatedly to select among different								TV, VCR, GAME and LINE-IN.
options. (STEREO, HALL, CHURCH, CLUB, STADIUM,								Note:
STUDIO, DOLBY PL EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC,
								To play Dolby Prologic II Movie sound, press the
DOLBY PL II MOVIE)
								SURROUND buttons until “Dolby PL II MOVIE”
The default					surround modes for different
								appears on the Display.
components are listed in the table below. The unit								To play Dolby Digital sound, the source must be
will keep the last selection in memory.								connected to the unit via the optical or coaxial
								terminal.
	Source Input				If digital input		If analog input is
					(optical or coaxial)		selected	Fine Setting of the Speakers
					is selected
	DVD				Dolby Digital		N/A	All the basic settings have already been pre-set for
	SAT-CAB				Dolby Digital		N/A	the speakers included in the box.
	BD				Dolby Digital		N/A	Also, to make the surround sound more effective
	TV				Dolby Digital		Pro Logic II Movie
	AM/FM				AM/FM		Stereo	and suit the acoustic conditions in your listening
	VCR				N/A		Pro Logic II Movie	room, you may need to delay the signal coming
	GAME				Dolby Digital		Pro Logic II Movie	from some of the speakers. Channel delay
	LINE-IN				N/A		Pro Logic II Music	compensates for center or surround speakers that
Digital Inputs								are closer to the listening position than the front
								speakers.
The Home Theater has three digital audio inputs
for DVD, SAT/CAB, BD, TV or GAME sources.								Testing and Adjusting Speaker Loudness
The default input for DVD is the Coaxial Digital
								The TEST TONE button on the remote control
input, while the default inputs for SAT-CAB and
								allows you to adjust each speaker volume level
BD are the Optical 1 and Optical 2 Digital Input
								individually to suit your particular listening
respectively. However, if you need to assign a
								environment.
source to a different input:								1. Press the TEST TONE button.
1. Select the source (DVD, SAT/CAB, BD, TV or GAME).
								2. A tone will be heard at each speaker, one speaker
2. Press the SETUP button to show setup options.
								at a time.
3. Press			/	until OPTICAL 1, OPTICAL 2 or COAXIAL
								3. Press the	/ button on the remote control to
		is displayed.
								adjust the level of the speaker that is playing
4. Press			/	to select among OPTICAL 1/ OPTICAL 2 /
								the tone at the particular moment. The Home
		COAXIAL to match your connection.Your selection
								Theater’s display will also indicate which speaker
		will be stored for future use automatically.
								is playing the tone at any particular moment.
Select this setting to play digital signals from a								4. Press Exit button to exit this mode.
DVD, SAT/CAB, BD, TV or GAME source.								Adjusting Speaker Loudness Without Using
		Source				Default input		Test Tones
		DVD				Coaxial (DVD: COAX)		1. To adjust individual speaker volume level, press
		SAT-CAB				Optical1 (SAT: OPT1)
								LEVEL on the remote control.
		BD				Optical2 (BD: OPT2)
								2. Continue to press LEVEL on the remote control
		TV				Analog (TV: ANL)
								to select the speaker to be adjusted, then press
		AM/FM				Built-in tuner
								the /	buttons to adjust the level.
		VCR				Analog (VCR)
								3. Press Exit button to exit this mode.
		GAME				Analog (GAME: ANL)
		LINE-IN				Analog (LINE-IN)

Speaker Configurations

You can also change the setup of the speakers. Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound.

For optimum surround experience measure the distance between the speaker and your favorite listening position. Press DISTANCE to adjust the speakers’ distance.

1.Press the DISTANCE button to show setup options.

2.Continue to press the DISTANCE button until the speaker you want to adjust is displayed.

3.Press / to change the speaker settings. Your selection will be stored automatically.

4.Repeat step 2 and 3 to set up the next speaker. You may adjust the distance within the following ranges:

•Front Speaker distance (FRNT): 0-30ft

•Center Speaker distance (CNTR): 0-30ft

•Rear Speaker distance (SURR): 0-30ft

5.When set up is done, wait for five seconds to automatically save your settings or press any buttons to save your selection and set up mode.

Factory Default Speaker Distance Settings

•Front Speakers (FRNT): 15ft

•Center Speaker (CNTR): 10t

•Rear Speakers (SURR): 10ft

Front	Center	Front
Left		Right
		Cch
Lch		Rch
L/S		R/S
Rear		Rear
Left		Right

Center / Surround Speaker Setup

1.Press the SETUP button on the remote control to show setup options.

2.Press / until CTR YES or SUR YES is displayed.

3.Press / to select between YES and No.

Notes:

•CTR stands for Center Speaker selection while SURR stands for Surround Speaker selection.

•By default, the Center and Surround Speakers are set to YES. If you decide not to use them, set the ones you do not intend to use to NO so that the sound performance is not affected.

Home Theater’s Display Dimmer Control

1.Press the SETUP button on the remote control to show setup options.

2.Press / until DIMMER 0 is displayed.

3.Press / to select between 0 and 1.

Unit / AM / FM Operation

ST indicator is off.

•Adjust the antenna.

•Press MONO / ST 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 unit (e.g. DVD, CD player) near the unit.

Remote Control Operation

The remote control does not operate the unit.

•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.

General

No audio.

•Make sure the speakers are connected.

•Check the input connections.

•Check the power cord connections.

•Make sure MUTE 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.

Noise occurs when the TV is turned on.

•The TV is too close to the audio system.

Not getting audio from all speakers.

• Check your Surround Mode setting (under Advanced Sound Control section of this book). Your Home

Theater has a number of different SURROUND MODE settings, it defaults to modes most suited to the

type of audio content being played – however you can change these settings. Some of these modes,

(such as DOLBY DIGITAL, and Dolby PROLOGIC II), will cause all speakers to be active, while other modes,

(such as STEREO and 3-STEREO), will cause your rear speakers to be inactive. You can always test your

Home Theater amplifier - and each speaker, by using the built-in TEST TONE generator (press TEST TONE

button on remote control).

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Care and Maintenance

Technical Specifications

Limited Warranty Limited Warranty

Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance.

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.

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.

Amplifier Section:

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total Harmonic Distortion

Front, Rear and Center Channel: 167 Watts per channel (1kHz, 8Ω)

Subwoofer Channel: 167 Watts (100Hz, 8Ω)

Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode: 1000 W

Muting Attenuation: 65 dB

Frequency Response: 200Hz /3dB, 1KHz ref.

Subwoofer Frequency Response: 10Hz/-3dB, 80Hz ref.

Signal to Noise Ratio: 65 dB (Dolby Digital mode)

AM Tuner Section:

Frequency Response: 2kHz +/-6dB, 1kHz ref.

Usable Sensitivity: 800uV/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

AVC MULTIMEDIA (“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product.

One Year Parts & Labor Warranty

AVC products purchased in the United States or Canada are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and products, at AVC’s sole discretion.

During a period of one year from the effective warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the United States or Canada, you must first call our Customer Support Center at 1-877-252-6873, during the hours listed in the box below. The determination of service will be made by AVC Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center for one year from the effective warranty date. Such replacement parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.

Packaging and Shipping Instruction

When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by AVC.

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall AVC be liable for consequential or incidental damages.

No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or Canada or any state thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase. This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary, from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, when an action may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you.

For more information on other products and services, please visit our web site at

www.RCAav.com

• 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.
•	No object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
•	No naked flame sources such as lighted candles, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Dimensions (H x W x D mm) :

Unit: 140 x 430 x 347

Front and Surround Speakers: 200 x 77 x 85

Center Speaker: 85 x 300 x 77

Subwoofer: 360 x 195 x 328.5

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Responsibility

(1)	You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase.
(2)	These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the United States
	or Canada.
(3)	Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product
	or parts which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse,
	accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided with
	the product, or to product which has been altered or modified without authorization of AVC, or

Important: Also keep your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase.

Model no	Product name
Type of set
Serial no	Invoice no
Date purchased	Dealer name

FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR, PLEASE VISIT www. RCAav.com

Need more help?

Please visit online help at http://www.RCAav.com

to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.

Out of Warranty

In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please contac t our Customer Suppor t Center at 1 - 877 - 252 - 6873 or www.RCAav.com

Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9am–7pm, Friday: 9am–5pm, Saturday: 9am–NOON Eastern time.

Important:

You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the return of product to our Product Returns Center.

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

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