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Page 2 - accordance with the appropriate building and electrical codes.; For extra precaution, a system; Warranty Registration; not; mail sales receipts to Thomson Consumer Electronics.; Record Vital Information; For; Important Information

i ¥ If your Custom Home Theatre system was built into a wall, it should have been installed in accordance with the appropriate building and electrical codes. For extra precaution, a system disconnect switch may have been added. This switch is intended to be used in anemergency situation to shut down...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

Important Information Introduction, Safety Precautions, Product Information __________________________ i Setting Up Your TV To Autoprogram TVÕs Channel Memory ______________________________________ 2To Add or Erase Channels from TVÕs Memory _________________________________2To Set Up Channels for VC...

Page 4 - To Add and Erase Channels from TV’s Memory; To Autoprogram TV’s Channel Memory; Setting Up Your TV

2 To Add and Erase Channels from TV’s Memory 1. To add or erase a channel, repeatedly press TV MENU to highlight Setup Menu , and then press + or – to display the setup functions. Repeatedly press TV MENU to highlight the Chan Mem function. 2. Press CHANNEL up or down (or the two corresponding numbe...

Page 6 - To Set the Clock; To Watch a TV Program; Using Your TV

4 To Set the Clock 1. Repeatedly press TV MENU on the remote to highlight Setup Menu . Press the + or – button to display the setup functions. Repeatedly press TV MENU to highlight Clock Set . MuteVideo MenuAudio Menu Setup Menu 8:27 13 Cable/Air: AirVCR1 Chan: 91VCR2 Chan: 92Cable Chan: 90 Clock Se...

Page 7 - See your TvÕs

5 To Use Picture-In-Picture (PIP) 1. Press TV and select the TV channel you want to watch. 2. Press PIP on the remote. A small picture will appear on the TV screen. The small and large picture will be the same. 3. Press the VCR1 , or VCR2•LD , or DSS•CABLE button on the remote to see the picture fro...

Page 8 - Turning On Your System; or; Turning Off Your System; ¥ Press; once; on the remote to turn off the last component the remote was set; twice; Using Your System Remote Control

6 All of the basic features of each of the systemÕs components can be controlled with the systemremote control (CRK67A1). Unless otherwise noted, all remote control references in this guidewill be referring to the system remote control. Turning On Your System ¥ Press the component button on the remo...

Page 9 - Universal Remote Control; POWER

7 Using Your System Remote Control Universal Remote Control Your RCA Universal Remote Control is capable of operating mostRCA audio and video equipment. To use the remote controleffectively, always aim it directly at your receiver. The remote control operates on four batteries, included with yoursys...

Page 10 - Channel; Buttons; TV Function

8 Using Your System Remote Control (Continued) + and - Used with the MENU button to select or adjust a function. ANTENNA Changes the antenna input between ANT A and ANT B. CHAN ( Channel ) Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TVÕs channel memory. CLEAR Removes menus or status displ...

Page 11 - Audio/Video Receiver Function; AM•FM; and; REAR•CTR LEVEL; Numbers; PREV CH•DISC; * Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp.

9 Buttons Audio/Video Receiver Function Press the AM•FM button to turn on the receiver and set the remote to operate the receiver. + and – Used with REAR•CTR LEVEL button to adjust volume level of center and rear speakers. AM•FM Turns on the receiver and toggles between AM and FM bands. BY-PASS Turn...

Page 12 - VCR; Arrow Buttons; VCR MAIN MENU; VCR Function

10 ANTENNA Turns the VCR indicator on and off in the VCRÕs display panel. This has no effect when using this system. Arrow Buttons (MOVE ) Allow you to move through the menus when they are displayed . CHAN (Channel) UP or DOWN Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory. CLEAR R...

Page 13 - CD Changer Function Buttons; Laserdisc Player Function

11 ANTENNA Toggles between analog and digital audio on laser discs. CHAN (Channel) UP or DOWN Selects next or previous track on laserdisc. Skips to next step during program playback. CLEAR Clears an entry during programming. DISPLAY Repeatedly press to show information about the disc that is playing...

Page 14 - SELECT

12 RCA DSS ® Receiver Controls ANTENNA Toggles between antenna input and RCA DSS ¨ input. CLEAR Removes all menus and guides from the screen. CHAN (Channel) UP or DOWN Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the RCA DSS ¨ System. Steps through one screen at a time when the pro...

Page 15 - Programming the Remote to Control Other Brands of Components; Programming Your Remote; Programming the AUX Button

13 Programming Your Remote You can program the universal remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs,VCRs and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE or ProScan component, you may not needto program the remote at all. Other manufacturersÕ brands will need to be programmed. Programming the R...

Page 16 - Remote Control Codes; Laserdisc Players; Satellite Receivers; Audio Equipment; Cable Boxes

14 Remote Control Codes Programming Your Remote Audio Equipment Brand Code(s) ads: AMP ...............001 Aiwa: CD .................060 Akai: AMP ........002,008 Denon: CD .................057 Dynamic Bass: AM/FM ...........029CD .................025TAPE ......026,027PHONO .........028 Emerson: CD ....

Page 17 - Televisions

15 Remote Control Codes (Continued) Admiral ......................................005Amtron .......................................064Akai .....................................002,103A-Mark .......................................102Anam ..................................104,105Anam National ...........

Page 18 - Using Your Audio/Video Receiver

16 The audio/video receiver tunes in the signals for AM and FM radio stations in your area, andcontrols the sound output for the TV, VCR, laserdisc Player, CD changer, and satellite receiver(optional for some systems). To Listen to AM/FM Stations 1 . Press AM•FM on the remote to turn on the receiver...

Page 19 - To Set Surround Modes for Each Input; SURROUND

17 To Set Surround Modes for Each Input 1. Press the Input you want to set the surround mode for. ( TV, VCR1, VCR2•LD, DSS, etc.) 2. Set the surround mode by repeatedly pressing the SURROUND button on the remote or the SURROUND MODE button on the receiver until the surround mode you want is selected...

Page 20 - Setting Up Your VCR

18 To Auto-Search Channels for the VCR’s Channel Memory If you do not use the Interactive Guide follow the directions below to place only the active channels in the VCRÕs channel memory. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ Programming2 Timer Programming3 Review Programs4 Channel Setup5 VCR Setup Options VCR M...

Page 22 - To Play Back a Videotape; Using Your VCR

20 To Play Back a Videotape 1. Press VCR1 on the remote to turn on the VCR, audio/video receiver, TV, and tune the TV to channel 91 (Input 1). This also sets the remote to control the VCR. 2. Insert a pre-recorded tape in the VCR. The VCR automatically turns on, and the cassette-in indicator lights....

Page 23 - To Record a Program

21 Recording Time Cassette SP LP SLP T-120 2Hrs 4Hrs 6Hrs T-160 2Hrs 40Mins 5Hrs 20Mins 8Hrs To Record a Program 1. Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place. 2. Press VCR1 on the remote to turn on the VCR, audio/video receiver, TV, and tune the TV to channel 91 (Input 1). This also sets the remo...

Page 24 - Stopping an Express Recording in Progress

22 RECORD LENGTH 0:00 CH 04 Press REC to set length Express Display on TV Screen Press Recording REC Time 0:30 ( 30 Min) 1:00 (1 Hr) 1:30 (1 Hr, 30 Min) 2:00 (2 Hrs) 3:00 (3 Hrs) 4:00 (4 Hrs) 0:00 (XPR Turns Off) Express Recording (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without usin...

Page 25 - Recording While You’re Away; Timer Recording

23 Recording While You’re Away Timer and VCR Plus+ recordings let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one-year period. Before recording, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly.¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program(s)...

Page 26 - Turn off the VCR; Stopping a VCR Plus+ Recording in Progress

24 VCR PLUS+* Recording Make sure the VCR has been set up for VCR Plus+ programming. See VCRÕs UserÕs Guide. 1. Press VCR1 on the remote to turn on the VCR, audio/video receiver, TV, and tune the TV to channel 91 (Input 1). This also sets the remote to control the VCR. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ Prog...

Page 27 - Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording; Press

25 Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording 1. Press VCR1 on the remote to turn on the VCR, audio/video receiver, TV, and tune the TV to channel 91 (Input 1). This also sets the remote to control the VCR. 2 . Press MENU PROGRAM on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen. 3. Press 3 f...

Page 28 - To Watch a Program; Point and Select Menu System; Using Your DSS

26 If your system came with, or you have added, an RCA Digital Satellite System, you canpress the DSS•CABLE on the remote and the DSS ¨ receiver, audio/video receiver, and TV will turn on and the TV will tune to channel 90 (S-Video Input). For more detailed instructions see the satellite receiver us...

Page 29 - Other Features Available Through the Menu System; Help; Channel Guide; DSS•CABLE

27 Using Your DSS ® Receiver Program Guide 122 123124125126 Movies Sports Other All Exit 3 Channel 7:30PM 8:00PM 8:30PM 9:00PM 9:30PM Other Features Available Through the Menu System The menu system offers you access to many more features. Some of the major features are: ¥ Select pay-per-view progra...

Page 30 - To Play a Disc; Using Your Laserdisc Player

28 To Play a Disc 1. Press VCR2•LD on the remote to turn on the laserdisc player, audio/video receiver, TV, and tune the TV to channel 92. This also sets the remote to operate the laserdisc player. 2. Press OPEN•CLOSE on the player to open the disc table. 3. Load a disc as shown below. If your syste...

Page 31 - Using Your CD Changer

29 For complete operating information about your CD changer, see the CD changerÕs UserÕs Guide. To Play a CD 1. Press CD on the remote to turn on the CD changer and audio/video receiver. This also sets the remote to operate the CD changer. 2 . Press OPEN/CLOSE on the CD changer to open disc tray. Lo...

Page 32 - To Test the Speaker System; TEST; To Balance the Speaker System; REAR•CENTER; Setting Up Your Speaker System

30 To Test the Speaker System 1 . To make sure all speakers are activated, your receiver must be in the Pro Logic or CINEMA mode. 2 . Press the TEST button on the receiver. The receiver will generate pink noise (static noise) and apply it automatically at two-second intervals to the left main channe...

Page 33 - Troubleshooting Checks; Trouble; ON

31 Troubleshooting Checks Trouble No Power Here’s What to Try ¥ Make sure all components are plugged in as instructed inthe Installation & Hookup Guide. ¥ Check circuit breaker for the wall outlet. ¥ If a disconnect switch was added to the system, but sure it isin the ON position. Remote locks u...

Page 35 - Index

Add Channel, TVÕs Channel Memory . . . . . .2 Add Channel, VCRÕs Channel Memory . . .19 AM/FM Stations Listen to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Audio, Adust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...