Page 2 - precautions; for your safety
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONSCOMMISSION CONCERNING RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment maycause interference to radio and television reception.This equipment has bee...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents MUTE LED INDICATOR .......................................... 8VOLUME ( /-) .............................................................. 8SURROUND MODE .................................................. 8AUDIO SOURCE (TV/CD/AUX) ............................. 8l,c,r,s, led indicat...
Page 4 - First Things First; Unpack the system; Be a Pack Rat
First Things First Unpack the system Unpack the system and its accessories. You shouldhave: • one subwoofer • two front speakers • two surround speakers • one center speaker with remote control sensor • one remote control • five speaker wires • built-in cable for remote control Check for moisture Ju...
Page 5 - SETTING UP THE SYSTEM; rear panel connection
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM rear panel connection aux Connect the audio output (typically the AUX OUT)from an existing audio output amplifier or receiverhere. Audio sources connected to the receiver oramplifier can be heard through the RP9990. cd Connect the audio output from a CD player here. Theaudio fr...
Page 6 - Setting up the system; general hints for connecting; Connecting speakers
Setting up the system general hints for connecting 1. At the rear of the speakers, you will find two quick-connect terminals: a black one marked (-)and a red one (for the Front Speaker) or a whiteone (for the Surround Speaker) or a blue one(for center speaker) marked (+). 2. Speaker wires are identi...
Page 7 - positioning the center speaker; positioning speakers; positioning the surround speaker; Connecting for power
Setting up the system general hints for positioningthe speakers Avoid placing the speakers in a corner or on thefloor, as this will accentuate the bass excessively. Placing the speakers behind curtains, furniture orother obstacles will reduce the high-frequencyresponse, thereby reducing the stereo e...
Page 8 - General Controls; FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION; mute led indicator; surround mode
General Controls FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION POWER ON/standby The power on/off function has two modes ofoperation: 1. Manual: Press the POWER button to turn the system on and off (When the POWER button is inthe off (OUT) position, the system does notrespond to commands from the remote control). 2. Remot...
Page 9 - Using the remote control; Battery Installation; In Your Sights
Using the remote control Battery Installation 1. Open the battery compartment door. 2. Insert 2 AA-size batteries as indicated on the back of the remote control. 3. Close the battery compartment door. In Your Sights The remote control works by line-of-sight, which meansthat for best results, you sho...
Page 10 - pro logic mode; normal mode; Using the system
pro logic mode Choose this feature when playing movies and musicencoded with Dolby Surround, such as Laser Disc,Video cassettes and certain compact discs. Manycurrent TV broadcasts are also encoded with DolbySurround Sound. Pro Logic Sound, by adding a center channel speakerto the main and surround ...
Page 11 - Troubleshooting tips
Troubleshooting tips 11 Problem Solution System doesn’t turn on • Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet. • Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in. • Check the outlet by plugging in another device. No sound • Adjust volume setting. • Check for proper connec...
Page 12 - Cleaning the Exterior
equipment specifications Operating Voltage : 120 +/- 10% VAC 60 Hz Left / Center / Right (at 4 ) : 10 Watts / 10 Watts / 10 Watts 0.9% THD @ 1 KHz Rear Surround (at 8 ) : 5 Watts / 5 Watts 0.9% THD @ 1 KHz Subwoofer Power : 20 Watts Muting Attenuation : 50 dB Frequency Response : 40 - 20 KHz +/- 3 d...
Page 13 - INDEX
INDEX A AC selector switch 5AUX 5, 9 B Balance (+/-) 9Balance Reset 9Battery Installation 9Bass (+/-) 9Bypass 9 C Care and Maintenance 12CD 5, 9Center (+/-) 9Center Speaker 4Connecting AC power 7Connecting AUX 5Connecting CD 5Connecting Center Speaker 5Connecting Front Speaker 5Connecting Surround S...
Page 14 - LIMITED Warranty
Model Number RP-9990TBDPrinted in China ©1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)® Registered Mage(s) Registrada(s) Marque(s)® déposée(s) LIMITED Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year. (The warranty peri...