Technicolor - Thomson RT2600 manual

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MUTE ON/STANDBY BASS/TREBLE VOLUME LEVEL HOME THEA TER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER PHONES TUNING MEMORY FM/AM SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT ST / MONO OK SURR MODE DSP MODE VIDEO V-AUX L - AUDIO - R SOURCE SOURCE usermanual RT2350/RT2350BK/RT2600 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Es importa[...]

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 any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifica[...]

1 T able of Content FCC Information Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3 Set Up and Maintenance of the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Protect your Components from Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver Y ou should receive the following items: 2 MUTE BASS/TREBLE VOLUME LEVEL HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER PHONES TUNING MEMORY FM/AM SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT ST / MONO OK SURR MODE DSP MODE SOURCE VIDEO V-AUX L - AUDIO - R SOURCE ON/STANDBY + - + - One receiver unit One pair of “AA” batteries One [...]

Getting Started Unpacking The Speakers • one set of speakers including 2 front speakers, 1 centre speaker , 1 subwoofer and 2 rear speakers. • 6 speaker wires including: Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Insert two AA(R6) batteries according to the + and - signs on the battery compartment. T o use the remote control, point it directly at [...]

Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components 4 OPTICAL 1 TV VCR CD Player T ape Deck SA T to LINE OUT (T ape Deck) to LINE IN ( T ape 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 (TV) to S-VIDEO IN (TV) to AUDIO[...]

Getting Started EN 5 Digital Connections Read instructions carefully when connecting compo- nents to the receiver . Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS (RT2600 only) or PCM signals when compatible components are connected. Connecting the Antennas The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the system’ s back pan[...]

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 good surround effects, all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver . At least two front speakers (left and right) are required. For better sound quality , Center speaker , rear speakers[...]

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 of the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be set between the left and right speakers. 3 Surround (Rear Speakers) Their overall sound balance should be as close [...]

Getting Started Preferr ed surround placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the listening area, not behind it. Height If space permits, install surrounds 2-3 feet above viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects. Aiming Aiming surrounds straight across the room, not down at viewers, helps create a more op[...]

Getting Started EN 9 Te st T one / Channel balance Channel balance Y our receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for balancing the channels. As the signal "travels" from channel to channel, adjust the level controls until each channel plays at the same loudness level. Level adjustment & surround channel level expectation Eve[...]

MUTE BASS/TREBLE VOLUME LEVEL HOME THEA TER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER PHONES TUNING MEMORY FM/AM SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT ST / MONO OK SURR MODE DSP MODE SOURCE VIDEO V-AUX L - AUDIO - R SOURCE ON/STANDBY Operating Y our Receiver Receiver Controls 1. ST ANDBY/ON To turn the unit on/ of f. When the system is turned on, the unit will go to the mod[...]

Operating Y our Receiver EN 11 Y our Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control (see relevant section on page 3.) Y ou can test it by pressing any button. If it works, the red LED will light. 1. ON/OFF To turn on or of f the receiver and other auxiliary compo- nents (see page 14 “Using the Remote to Cont[...]

Operating Y our Receiver S RS R C • Audio output is in dts mode (RT2600 only) • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Pro Logic mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Pro Logic II mode. (RT2600 only) • T uner stereo signal detected. • T uner station detected. • Speaker Icons. • Unit in Sleep mode. • Unit in M[...]

Operating Y our Receiver EN 13 Switching on/off • T o switch on the receiver , press ON/ST ANDBY button once, or any source button on the remote control. • Standby: when the receiver is on, press the ON/ST ANDBY button once to activate the standby mode. • T o switch off the unit completely , unplug the power cord from the socket Selection of [...]

Operating your Receiver Y ou can connect up to 7 audio/video sources to this amplifier: Source button Corresponding connector (receiver front panel) (receiver back panel) - DVD DVD IN (audio / video) - SA T SA T IN (audio / video) - VCR VCR IN/OUT (audio / video) - V -AUX V -AUX IN (audio / video) - CD CD IN (audio only) - TV TV IN (audio only) - T[...]

Operating your Receiver EN 15 Using the receiver to play a sour ce After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD, VCR) to the receiver , you can partly control them through the receiver . Playing a DVD with the receiver 1. Connect a DVD player to the receiver (see connect- ing your receiver for details) 2. Press ON/ST ANDBY to switch on the rec[...]

Operating your Receiver Operating the Radio The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM radio function. Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Connecting the Antenna" on page 5 section for details) 2. Press ON/ST ANDBY to switch on the receiver . 3. Press SOURCE keys to enter TUNER mode. 4- T o select[...]

EN 17 Operating your Receiver Storing radio stations: The receiver can store up to 40 radio stations in memory . Y ou can enter every single radio station yourself or the receiver can store all available radio station automatically in an ascending order . Automatic preset storing : (FM only) 1. Select the band by pressing FM/AM 2- Press and hold FM[...]

Operating your Receiver Retrieving preset stations 1. Press FM/AM to select tuner mode 2. Press MEMOR Y/MENU button to enter preset set- ting mode ( MEMOR Y icon shows on display), Press TUNING UP/DOWN to select preset station. 6 Channel external input (R T2600 only) An external decoder (Dts, Dolby Digital, etc…) or a device with built-in multi-c[...]

EN 19 Advanced Sound Contr ol Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems. Dolby Pro Logic II (R T2600 only) The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in circuit to steer the Left, Center , Right and Surround left and right channel audio signals and uses all five speakers to play both stereo and Do[...]

20 Advanced Sound Contr ol Stereo The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from the front speakers. Use this mode if you have connected the front speakers only . DSP (Digital Sound Processor) These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real environment such as (ST ADIUM / THEA TER / CONCERT / CLUB / CHURCH / ARENA) . DSP automatically[...]

EN 21 Advanced Sound Contr ol 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 of your audio system. If you buy this receiver with accompanied speaker package, then this step has been done for you. Also, to make the [...]

22 Advance Sound Contr ol Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound. • Subwoofer Phase: T ry both settings and select the sound preferred. • Speaker distance: For optimum surround experi- ence measure the distance between the speaker and your favorite listening position. 1. Press SETUP once. 2. While the VFD display is showing L/R SML, press UP/DO[...]

EN 23 Car e and Maintenance Tr oubleshooting Tips Receiver/T uner Operation ST indicator is off. • Adjust the antenna. • Press DIGIT AL INPUT/ST/MONO button to insure you are not outputting in mono. The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise. • The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna. • Adjust Antenna • Reposition Antenna away fr[...]

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, 5019, 5049 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 5003 HAMLIN 5020, 5021,[...]

EN 25 Remote Codes MEMOREX 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131 MGA 2029, 2065, 2113 MGN TECHNOLOGY 2013 MIDLAND 2053 MINOL T A 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, 2131 MTC 2002, 2013, 2026 MUL TITECH 2002, 2013[...]

26 Remote Codes KAWASHO 1002, 1004, 1006 KA YPANI 1175 KENWOOD 1004, 1006, 1019 KLOSS NOV ABEAM 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 MAGNA VOX 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1089, 1130, 1131, 1[...]

EN 27 Limited W arrranty (U.S.) What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor and parts • 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[...]

28 Limited W arranty (Canada) What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor and parts • 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: [...]