Page 2 - FCC Information; For Your Safety; For Your Records; Service Information
FCC Information This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception.This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 ofFCC Ru...
Page 3 - Contents
1 Contents EN FCC Information Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Inserting batteries into remote control . . . . . .2Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver . . . . .2Connecting to Audio-Visual Components . . . .3Connecting the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Unpacking the Receiver; Getting Started; EN
Unpacking the Receiver For RT2500 & RT2500R, check that you received the fol-lowing items:• one receiver unit;• one RCA Universal Remote Control (CRK76);• one external FM Dipole antenna;• one external AM loop antenna;• one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCAconnectors;• one video cabl...
Page 5 - Before you Connect; Positioning the Cables; Protect your Components from Overheating
3 Getting Started Connecting to Audio-VisualComponents This receiver allows you to connect to a large varietyof audio or video components. Before you Connect • Protect components from power surges. • Connect all components before plugging anypower cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the re...
Page 6 - Connecting to Audio-Visual Components
EN 4 Getting Started 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 (CD) to VIDEO OUT (SA T) to AUDIO OUT (SA T) to S-VIDEO OUT (SA T) to S-VIDEO OUT (DVD) to AUDIO OUT(DVD) to VIDEO OUT (DVD) to AUDIO OUT (TV) to VIDEO IN (...
Page 7 - Connecting the Antennas
5 Getting Started Connecting the Antennas The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM andFM terminals on the system’s back panel. They mustbe hooked up in order to receive clear reception.Uncoil the antenna wires and locate the bare ends.Press down on the tab to open the terminal andinsert the wire. Sn...
Page 8 - Positioning your Speakers
EN 6 Positioning your Speakers Your system is equipped with Dolby Digital & DigitalTheatre System, which enable the unit to reproducesound effects as they were intended. However, thespeakers must be properly positioned and balanced. In order to enjoy Dolby & Digital Theatre System -enhanced ...
Page 9 - Using Headphones
7 Getting Started EN Using Headphones To listen privately through your audio system, use the PHONES jack on the receiver. However, make sure you turn down the volume before you put onthe headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level after headphonesare in place. Once headphones are connected,...
Page 10 - Receiver Controls; Operating your Receiver
STADIUM CONCERT THEATER CHURCH ARENA CLUB DSP OFF NIGHT STANDBY MUTE PHONES TUNING CD HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER FM/ AM TV TAPE S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R MULTI JOG SET DEMO DVD VOLUME VCR-1 VCR-2 SAT P.SCAN BYPASS PRESET EQ TEST/ SET UP SURR. MODE 6 CH D i g i t a l S o u n d P r o c e s s o r ...
Page 11 - Your Remote Control
9 1. ON/OFF To turn on or off the receiver andother auxillary components (seepage 10 “Using the Remote toControl Additional Components”). 2. Source Buttons To turn on and select variousaudio/ video sources. You can alsoenter the 6 Channels direct inputmode by pressing DVD•6CH . 3. CH+, CH- ( Channel...
Page 12 - Seek Tuning
10 EN The Built-inRadio The receiver hasbuilt-in AM/FMradio function.You can simplyconnect it topower and speak-ers to listen to your favorite radio stations. 1. Select TUNER . 2. Tune to your favorite station.3. Adjust volume.4. Set preset EQ if needed 5. Set surround mode if needed. Seek Tuning Yo...
Page 13 - Sound Enhancement Systems; Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo
11 Operating your Receiver EN the remote command. Note: Once your component is encoded, you canpress ON/OFF on the remote once to turn off the component and then followed by the second timequickly to turn off the receiver (i.e. this unit). If youonly want the receiver to be turned off, select FM/ AM...
Page 14 - Advanced Sound Control; Night Mode; Fine Setting of the Components; Input IQ; Fine Setting of the Speakers; The TEST/ SET UP button
12 Advanced Sound Control EN Night Mode By using Dynamic Range Compression technology,you can enjoy enhanced sound quality by DolbyDigital at night without interrupting your roommatesor neighbors. While enjoying a Dolby Digital enabledcomponent (DVD, SAT), you can activate Night Modeby pressing NIGH...
Page 15 - Speaker Distance; Speaker Icons; Displaying Program Formats
13 Advanced Sound Control EN By pressing the button repeatedly while display is stillshowing L/R LRG , the display will toggle among: front, center, surround, subwoofer, subwoofer phase andspeakers’ distance setup. You can now set the volumesize or speakers’ distance by rotating the MULTI JOG . Note...
Page 16 - Care and Maintenance; Troubleshooting Tips; Receiver/Tuner Operation; Remote Control Operation; Cleaning the Exterior; Equipment Specifications:
14 EN 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 17 - Remote Codes; CABLE CODES
EN 15 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, ...
Page 20 - Index
18 EN A Accessories included 3AM antenna (see Antenna) 5ANT•FMS button 9Antenna AM antenna 5FM antenna 5 ARENA button (see DSP mode) 8, 9Audio codes 18 B Basic controls of the remote 9Batteries 2Brightness of display 8 C Care and maintenance 14CD button (see Function buttons) 8, 9Center speaker dist...
Page 21 - US Warranty
19 EN US Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: • Prov...
Page 22 - Canadian Warranty
20 EN Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufactur-ing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will bereplaced free of charge, including return transportation.This warranty does not i...
