RCA Home Theater System RT2870R User Guide

FCC Information  
FCC Information  
User Manual  
For Your Safety  
Technical Specification  
Product: Audio Receiver with Dolby Digital  
Brand : RCA  
THELIGHTNINGFLASHANDARROWHEAD  
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING  
SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS  
VOLTAGEINSIDE THE PRODUCT.  
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.  
RT2870R  
Electrical Consumption  
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz  
Power Consumption: 90 Watts  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE  
TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING  
YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS  
ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.  
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.  
This Home Theater has earned  
the ENERGY STAR.  
FCC INFORMATION  
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  
to radio communications.  
Headset Safety  
Do not play your headset at a high volume.  
Hearing experts warn against extended high-  
volume play.  
CAUTION:  
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of  
plug to wide slot, fully insert.  
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 reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce  
volume or discontinu use.  
You should use extreme caution or temporarily  
discontinue use in potentially hazardous  
situations.  
Main plug is used as disconnect device and it  
shouldremainreadilyoperableduringintended  
use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from  
the mains completely, the mains plug should  
be disconnected from the mains socket outlet  
completely.  
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.  
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.  
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and  
headphone can cause hearing loss.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.  
Service Information  
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
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.  
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment  
Regulations.  
The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol is provided on the bottom panel of unit.  
GAME  
Refer to the identification / rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper  
operating voltage.  
Connecting for Power  
GAME  
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.  
IMPORTANT: The power cord can be unplugged to turn off the main power to the unit. It should also be  
easily accessible in an emergency.  
EXPORTER  
Leave sufficient space around the appliance to allow adequate ventilation: 10cm on either side and  
at the back, as well as 7cm above it are ideal.  
AVC Multimedia  
Printed in China  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.  
811-AV6291W073  
It's important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time.  
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Connections and Setup  
Connections and Setup  
Connections and Setup  
Important Safety Instructions  
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms  
One main unit  
Connecting to Audio Components  
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.  
Connecting the speakers  
Setup and Maintenance of the Unit  
Provides spaces for sufficient ventilation as  
indicated:  
One remote control with batteries  
Onepairoffrontspeakers,onepairofrearspeakers,  
one center speaker and one subwoofer  
One pair of front speaker stands (for use in Front  
Surround Sound Configuration only)  
One pig-tail antenna wire  
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 the power  
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.  
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.  
Note: If your TV has digital audio output, you can connect it  
to one the unit’s digital audio inputs, instead of using analog  
connection.  
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.  
Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with a dry cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (Including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
One AM loop antenna  
One coaxial digital cable  
One pair of audio cable for analog connections  
One English & one Spanish user manuals  
SAT  
If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted. Do not let the speaker wires touch each other, it will  
damage the Home Theater’s amplifier.  
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.  
Always leave sufficient space around the product  
forventilation.Donotplaceproductinoronabed,  
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 fall  
into the product.  
Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This  
product does not contain customer serviceable  
components.  
Front Speakers  
Center Speaker  
BD  
GAME  
GAME  
BD  
Main unit  
Right  
Left  
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 provided for your safety. If the  
provided plug does not fit into your wall outlet,  
consult an electrician for replacement of the  
obsolete outlet.  
Do not connect to the AC power cords until all  
connections are completed.  
Donotuseyoursetimmediatelyaftertransferring  
it from a cold place to a warm place: there is risk  
of condensation.  
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Front  
Subwoofer  
speaker  
stands  
Purple and Black  
COAXIAL OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2  
DVD SAT / CAB BD  
Left and right  
front speakers  
Left and right  
rear speakers  
Do not expose your set to water and excessively  
high temperatures.  
After having disconnected your set, clean the  
case with a soft cloth, or with a slightly damp  
leather chamois. Never using strong solvents.  
Digital Input  
SUBWOOFER  
AUDIO OUT  
Connect components, such as DVD players, Satellite receiver/  
Cable boxes, BD (Blu-ray DiscTM) Players or TV’s, capable of  
outputting Dolby Digital (Surround Sound) or standard PCM  
(Stereo) format digital signals.  
Protect the power cord from being walked on  
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
Use this jack on  
the rear panel  
to connect an  
active subwoofer  
other than the  
one supplied.  
Center speaker  
If your product operates on batteries, adhere to the  
following precautions:  
Protect your Components from  
Overheating  
Note: “Blu-ray Discis a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.  
AM/FM GAME/LINE-IN  
BD  
Only use attachments / accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
Use only with a 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.  
TV  
VCR  
DVD  
SAT/CAB  
SOURCE  
Donotblockventilationholesinanycomponent.  
Arrange the components so that air can circulate  
freely.  
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a  
different battery type, 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 a proper manner, according  
to your state/provincial and local regulations.  
D. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat  
such as sunshine, fire or the like.  
Coaxial digital  
cable  
Subwoofer  
Remote  
control with  
batteries  
Blue and Black  
Grey and Black  
Digital Connection  
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.  
This unit provides two optical and one coaxial digital input jacks for the connection of your  
components that have digital audio outputs.  
To connect DVD player, Satellite receiver, Cable box, Blu-ray Player, or TV that has a digital audio  
output, use a coaxial digital (included) or an optical digital cable (not included) to carry the audio  
signal and enjoy Dolby Digital sound quality.  
Left  
Right  
Pig-tail  
antenna wire  
Audio cable for  
analog connections  
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A separate optical or coaxial cable is needed for each digital connection.  
Rear Speakers  
(Surround Sound)  
User manual  
Portable Cart  
Warning  
Note: Optical and coaxial cables carry only the audio portion of the signal.  
AM loop antenna  
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Connections and Setup  
Connections and Setup  
Connections and Setup  
Connections and Setup  
Positioning Speakers  
Better Surround Placement  
Front Speaker Placement  
For best results, follow the speaker placement  
below.  
Front Surround Mode Speaker Placement  
Digital Connections  
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4
Location  
Configuration 1  
The digital audio jacks can accept Dolby Digital (Surround Sound) or PCM (Stereo) signals when compatible  
components are connected.  
Note:  
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If possible, place surround speakers to either side of  
the listening area, not behind it.  
Follow the suggestion for speaker placement in the  
section before.  
Rear  
Speaker  
Place the rear speakers and subwoofer a  
foot or more away from TV when using  
the Front Surround sound Effect (FSsE).  
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Alignment  
Height  
Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or slightly  
behind (B) (the left and right speakers), but not  
ahead of them.  
BD/DVD/SAT/CAB/TV/GAME  
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet  
above viewers. This helps to minimize localization  
effects.  
Disconnecting the Speakers  
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Optical Digital In (Audio)  
1. To unlock the speakers, press and hold the  
hinge spring as illustrated below.  
2. Slide out the rear speaker from the hinge.  
3. Press and hold the two hinge springs.  
4. Slide out the hinge from the front speaker.  
Connect to optical digital output of Cable box, Satellite receiver, DVD, Blu-ray player,  
TV or other compatible devices using the Optical Fiber Cable (not included).  
Aiming  
Cable box  
Aim surround speakers straight across the room,  
not down at viewers, to help create a more open,  
spacious surround sound field.  
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BD/DVD/SAT/CAB/TV/GAME  
1
4
3
Coaxial Digital In (Audio)  
Front  
Connect to coaxial digital output of DVD, Cable box, Satellite  
receiver, TV or other compatible devices using the Coaxial Digital  
Cable (included).  
DVD player  
1
Speaker  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
Configuration 2  
BD/DVD/SAT/CAB/TV/GAME  
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1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)  
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COAXIAL OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2  
DVD SAT / CAB BD  
If placing the rear speakers (surround speakers) at  
the back is not a good choice for you, you can use  
the Front Surround sound Effect (FSsE). Follow the  
following instruction for setting the speakers.  
Front speakers carry primarily music and sound  
effects.  
Adjust the Angle of the Speakers  
To achieve the best Front Surround sound Effect  
(FSsE), adjust the mounted front left and the rear  
left speakers to the left for an angle of 25o - 45o  
from the center.  
2. Center  
Connecting the Antennas  
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.  
Hinge Spring  
Connect the AM and FM antennas to the AM and FM terminals on the system’s back panel.  
Mounting the Speakers  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
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Place the front speaker upside down and attach  
the supplied speaker stands to the top of the  
front speakers.  
Slide in the hinge to the bottom of the front  
speaker until the 'click' sound is heard.  
Slide in the rear speaker to the hinge until the  
'click' sound is heard.  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
Adjust the mounted front right and rear right  
speakers to the right in the same way.  
Angle  
Press  
and  
3. Surround (Rear Speakers)  
Alternative Surround Placement  
Rear wall  
Place the left and right speakers to form a 45-  
degree angle with your favorite viewing position  
to duplicate the soundtrack mixer’s perspective.  
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The surround 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.  
hold  
If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the  
speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or  
towards the sidewalls (C, D).  
Front  
Speaker  
Rear  
Speaker  
Height  
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3
Experiment with placement until sounds seem to  
surround you, rather than come from behind you.  
4. Subwoofer  
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.  
Hinge Spring  
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful  
low bass effects (explosions, the rumble of  
spaceships, etc.).  
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.  
Note: Match the front left and rear left  
speakers together and match the front  
right and rear right speakers together.  
Press  
and  
hold  
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 antennas 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 antenna is inserted into the AM loop terminal and the other  
wire is inserted into the ground loop terminal.  
Magnetic Shielding  
Rear  
Speaker  
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set  
must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent  
picture distortion. Center speaker provided with  
this unit is magnetically shielded to protect your  
TV set.  
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1
Hinge  
A
Bottom  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
Front  
Speaker  
After adjusting the  
angle, the speaker  
should look like this  
illustration.  
Front  
Speaker  
No adjacent walls  
B
Surround speakers can go on stands facing each  
other to approximate sidewall mounting (A), or to  
thesidesorrearoftheviewingarea, aimedupwards;  
they can go right on the floor, or preferably, a few  
feet off the floor such as on end tables (B).  
Note: Place the rear speakers and  
subwoofer a foot or more away from  
TV when using the Front Surround sound  
Effect (FSsE).  
Top  
Speakers stand  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
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