Page 2 - FCC Information; For Your Safety; Remote Control No. CRK76; Service Information; CAUTION
FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two condi-tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.In accordan...
Page 3 - Table of Content
1 Table of Content FCC Information Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Unpacking the Speakers (RT2280 Only) . .3Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3Set Up and Maintenance of the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Protect your Components fr...
Page 4 - Getting Started; Unpacking the Receiver
Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver You should receive the following items: 2 HOME THEATER AV SURROUND RECEIVER RT2280 6 CH.IN VCR-2 / VIDEO CAM INPUT High Current Discrete Amplifier STANDBY/ON FUNCTION + - + - One receiver unit One pair of “AA” batteries One external FM Dipole antenna One extern...
Page 5 - • 6 speaker cables including:; Inserting Batteries into Remote Control; X grey/black cable
Getting Started Unpacking The Speakers (RT2280/RT2250 Only) • one set of speakers including 2 left and right frontspeakers, 1 centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 2 leftand right rear speakers. • 6 speaker cables including: Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Insert two AA(R6) batteries according to ...
Page 6 - Connecting to Audio-Visual Components
Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components 4 PRE OUT FRONT L REAR L FRONT R REAR R IN IN IN OUT IN MONITOR OUT IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT DVD/CD/SAT DVD/CD/SAT/TV OPTICAL TV VCR CD Player Tape Deck SAT Multi-Channel Decoder e.g. DTS to LINE OUT(Tape Deck) to LINE IN ( Tape Deck ) to AUDIO OUT (...
Page 7 - Digital Connections; AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna; AM Loop Antenna; HINT
Getting Started EN 5 MODEL NO.: RT2280 300 THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. 8 FRONT SPEAKERS (8‰) SUBWOOFER (8‰) CENTER SPEAKER (8‰) PRE OUT FRONT L REAR L FRONT R REAR R RT2280 Rev.0 2001/01/12 IN IN IN OUT IN MONITOR OUT DIGITAL INPUT DVD/CD/SAT DVD/CD/SAT/TV OPTICAL IN OUT ANTENNA AM LOOP FM 75‰ Antenna a...
Page 8 - Connecting the Speakers; Speakers; Connecting the Subwoofer
Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Speakers There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front,1 center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy goodsurround effects all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver At least two front speakers (left and right) arerequired. For better soun...
Page 9 - Positioning your speaker; They carry primarily music and sound effects; Center; Subwoofer; Magnetic shielding; Front Speaker Placement; Alignment; Advanced Setting; Angle
Getting Started Positioning your speaker 1 Left, Right (Front Speakers) They carry primarily music and sound effects 2 Center In surround mode, the center speaker carries much ofthe dialogue as well as music and effects. It should beset between the left and right speakers. 3 Surround (Rear Speakers)...
Page 10 - Preferred surround placement; Location
Getting Started Preferred surround placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to either side ofthe listening area, not behind it. Height If space permits, install surrounds 2-3 feet aboveviewers. This helps to minimize localization effects. Aiming Aiming surrounds straight across the ro...
Page 11 - Test Tone / Channel balance; Channel balance; Connecting for Power; Restore to Factory Settings; DSP OFF; NOTE
Getting Started EN 9 Test Tone / Channel balance Channel balance Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generatorfor balancing the channels. As the signal "travels"from channel to channel, adjust the level controlsuntil each channel plays at the same loudness level.(details see operati...
Page 12 - Operating Your Receiver; Receiver Controls
Operating Your Receiver HOME THEATER AV SURROUND RECEIVER RT2280 6 CH.IN VCR-2 / VIDEO CAM INPUT High Current Discrete Amplifier STANDBY/ON FUNCTION Receiver Controls 1. STANDBY/ON To turn the unit on/ off. When the system is turned on, the unitwill go to the mode it was in before power off. 2. MUTE...
Page 13 - Your Remote Control; Adjustment Buttons
Operating Your Receiver EN 11 Your Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into theremote control (see relevant section on page 3.) You cantest it by pressing any button. If it works, the red LEDwill light. 1. ON/OFF To turn on or off the receiver and other auxiliary compo-nent...
Page 14 - DSP; ST
Operating Your Receiver • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. • Audio output is in Dolby ProLogic mode. • Audio output is in 3 Stereo mode. • Tuner stereo signal detected. • Tuner station detected. • Unit is in DSP (Digital Sound Processing) mode. • Speaker Icons. • Unit in Sleep mode. • Unit in ...
Page 15 - • To switch on the receiver, press; Selection of Audio/Video source; button is
Operating Your Receiver EN 13 Switching on /off • To switch on the receiver, press STANDBY/ON but- ton (1) once. Alternatively, you can press any of thesource buttons to power on the receiver. • Standby: when the receiver is on, press the STANDBY/ON button once to activate the standby mode. • To swi...
Page 16 - Operating your Receiver
Operating your Receiver You can connect up to 7 audio/video sources to thisamplifier: Source button Corresponding connector (receiver front panel) (receiver back panel) - DVD DVD IN (audio / video) - SAT SAT IN (audio / video) - VCR-1 VCR-1 IN (audio / video) - VCR-2 VCR 2 IN (audio / video) - CD CD...
Page 17 - Using the receiver to play a source; Playing a DVD with the receiver
Operating your Receiver EN 15 Using the receiver to play a source After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD,VCR) to the receiver, you can partly control themthrough the receiver. Playing a DVD with the receiver 1. Connect a DVD player to the receiver (see connect-ing your receiver for detail...
Page 18 - Operating the Radio; Manual tuning; TUNING UP
Operating your Receiver Example 3: LD: You may need to select a different AudioChannel on your LD (refer to your LD player manu-al) 8. Adjust volume knob accordingly Operating the Radio The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows forAM/FM radio function. Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM and AM ante...
Page 19 - Storing radio stations:; Automatic preset storing :; Manual preset; Select the band wave by pressing; MENU; on the
EN 17 Operating your Receiver Storing radio stations: The receiver can store up to 30 radio stations inmemory. You can enter every single radio stationyourself or the receiver can store all available radiostation automatically in an ascending order. Automatic preset storing : 1. Select the band wave...
Page 20 - Retrieving preset stations; MULTI JOG; Channel external input
18 Operating your Receiver Retrieving preset stations 1. Press AM/FM to select tuner mode 2. Rotate MULTI JOG on the receiver or press CH+ or CH- buttons on the remote to select preset stations. 6 Channel external input An external decoder (Dts, Dolby Digital, etc…) or adevice with built-in multi-ch...
Page 21 - Advanced Sound Control; Sound Enhancement Systems; Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo; to select stereo mode.
EN 19 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built-in soundenhancement systems. Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo This surround system reproduces theater-like sur-round sound from Dolby-encoded software. The ProLogic mode uses the built-in circuit to...
Page 22 - Stereo; NIGHT; button at the front of the receiver,; Fine Setting of the Components; Source; repeatedly to toggle among; Input Signal Setting; Digital Input
20 Advanced Sound Control Stereo The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputsfrom the front speakers. Use this mode if you haveconnected the front speakers only. DSP (Digital Sound Processor) These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real environment such as Stadium, Concert, Theater,Are...
Page 23 - Fine Setting of the Speakers; The TEST/ SET UP button; MULTI; Speaker Configurations; SUR
EN 21 Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of the Speakers This receiver supports a wide range of speakers and subwoofers. For optimal surround sound enjoyment,you need to register the speaker selection settings ofyour audio system. If you buy this receiver withaccompanied speaker package, then this ...
Page 24 - Advance Sound Control; for 3 seconds; to select and release to save setting.; Speaker Icons; LFE
22 Advance Sound Control Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound.• Subwoofer Phase: Try both settings and select thesound preferred.• Speaker distance: For optimum surround experi-ence measure the distance between the speaker andyour favorite listening position. 1. Press and hold TEST/SET UP for 3 se...
Page 25 - Care and Maintenance; Troubleshooting Tips; Receiver/Tuner Operation; • Adjust the antenna.; Remote Control Operation; • The TV is too close to the audio system.
EN 23 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Tips Receiver/Tuner Operation STEREO indicator is off. • Adjust the antenna. The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise. • The signal is too weak. Connect an external anten-na. Remote Control Operation The remote control does not operate the unit. • Another fu...
Page 26 - Remote Codes; CABLE CODES
24 Remote Codes CABLE CODES ABC 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5009, 5053 ANTRONIX 5008, 5009 ARCHER 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011 CABLETENNA 5008 CABLEVIEW 5008 CENTURY 5011 CITIZEN 5011 COLOUR VOICE 5012, 5013 COMTRONICS 5014, 5015 CONTEC 5016 EASTERN 5017 GARRARD 5011 GC ELECTRONICS 5009 GEMINI 5018, 501...
Page 27 - TV CODES
EN 25 Remote Codes MEMOREX 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026,2104, 2131 MGA 2029, 2065, 2113 MGN TECHNOLOGY 2013 MIDLAND 2053 MINOLTA 2055, 2056, 2107 MITSUBISHI 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069,2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123 MONTGOMERY WARD 2075, 2131 MOTOROLA 2021, 2...
Page 28 - Satellite Receivers
26 Remote Codes KAWASHO 1002, 1004, 1006 KAYPANI 1175 KENWOOD 1004, 1006, 1019 KLOSS NOVABEAM 1068, 1069, 1174, 1183 KTV 1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177 LOEWE 1062 LOGIK 1083 LUXMAN 1004, 1006 LXI 1000, 1006, 1049, 1062, 1071, 1072, 1073,1162, 1181 MAGNAVOX 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,1074...
