RCA 253 Series manuale d’uso

F or Systems: HT35713BD , HT60903BD , 253 Series, 802 Series & 852 Series User’s Guide C USTOM H OME T HE A TR E TM[...]

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 an emergency situation to shut down all electrical power to the system components. [...]

Important Information Introduction, Safety Precautions, Product Information __________________________ i Setting Up Your TV To Autoprogram TVÕs Channel Memory ______________________________________ 2 To Add or Erase Channels from TVÕs Memory _________________________________2 To Set Up Channels for VCR, Laserdisc Player, and Satellite Receiver __[...]

2 T o Add and Er ase Channels from TV’ s Memor y 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 number buttons on the remote) to select the des[...]

8:27 S-VIDEO 90 Antenna: A Cable/Air: Cable VCR 1 Chan: 91 VCR 2 Chan: 92 Cable Chan: 90 3 4. Press + to enter channel 91 for VCR1 Chan . ¥Laserdisc player: Repeat the above steps, substituting VCR2 Chan and pressing 9, then 2, for channel 92. Then press + to enter the channel. ¥Satellite Receiver: Repeat the above steps, substituting Cable Chan [...]

4 T o Set the Cloc k 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 . Mute Video Menu Audio Menu Setup Menu 8:27 13 Cable/Air: Air VCR1 Chan: 91 VCR2 Chan: 92 Cable Chan: 90 Clock Set: -Hr+Min 2. Press and hold the – butt[...]

5 T o Use Pictur e-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 ,o r VCR2•LD , or DSS•CABLE button on the remote to see the picture from that component in the small PIP window. 4.[...]

6 All of the basic features of each of the systemÕs components can be controlled with the system remote control (CRK67A1). Unless otherwise noted, all remote control references in this guide will be referring to the system remote control. T urning On Y our System ¥ Press the component button on the remote for the component you wish to control ( T[...]

7 Using Y our System Remote Control Univ ersal Remote Control Your RCA Universal Remote Control is capable of operating most RCA audio and video equipment. To use the remote control effectively, always aim it directly at your receiver. The remote control operates on four batteries, included with your system. Install them before attempting to operat[...]

8 Using Y our 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 displays from the screen. DELAY/CH CTRL Press to swit[...]

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 Turns By-Pass Mode on and off. By-Pass Mode ca[...]

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 Resets time counter to 0:00:00 . Allows you to ch[...]

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. Number of displays and display information depen[...]

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 program guide is on the screen. DISPLAY ( Also use[...]

13 Pr ogr amming Y our 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 need to program the remote at all. Other manufacturersÕ brands will need to be programmed. Progr amming the Remote to Contr ol Other Br ands of Componen[...]

14 Remote Control Codes Programming Y our Remote Audio Equipment Brand Code(s) ads: AMP ...............001 Aiwa: CD .................060 Akai: AMP ........002,008 Denon: CD .................057 Dynamic Bass: AM/FM ...........029 CD .................025 TAPE ......026,027 PHONO .........028 Emerson: CD .................066 Fisher AMP ...............[...]

15 Remote Control Codes (Continued) Admiral ......................................005 Amtron .......................................064 Akai .....................................002,103 A-Mark .......................................102 Anam ..................................104,105 Anam National ....................038,106 AOC ...............011,01[...]

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

17 T o Set Surr ound 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. ¥ If the receiver does not toggle through t[...]

18 T o A uto-Searc h 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+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs 4 Channel Setup 5 VCR Setup Options VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ Programming 2 Time[...]

19 T o Set the Cloc k When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of the VCRÕs display panel. The clock must be set before you can use the VCR for express (XPR), VCR Plus+, or timer recordings. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs 4 Channel Setup 5 VCR Setup Options 6 Set VCR Clock SET VCR[...]

20 T o Pla y Back a V ideotape 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. The tape automatically begins playback if the [...]

21 Recording Time Cassette SP LP SLP T-120 2Hrs 4Hrs 6Hrs T-160 2Hrs 40Mins 5Hrs 20Mins 8Hrs T o Recor d a Progr am 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 remote to control the VCR. 3. Select a recording sp[...]

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 Recor ding (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will turn of[...]

23 Recor ding W hile Y ou’ r e A w ay 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). VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ Programmin[...]

24 VCR PLUS+* Recor ding 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+ Programming VCR PLUS+ Enter Plus Code number (from [...]

25 Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or T imer 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 for Review Programs . The black highlights the are[...]

26 If your system came with, or you have added, an RCA Digital Satellite System, you can press 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 userÕs manual. T o W atch a Progr am 1 . Press [...]

27 Using Y our DSS ® Receiver Program Guide 122 123 124 125 126 Movies Sports Other All Exit 3 Channel 7:30PM 8:00PM 8:30PM 9:00PM 9:30PM Other F eatures A v ailable T hrough the Menu System The menu system offers you access to many more features. Some of the major features are: ¥ Select pay-per-view programs and coming attractions. ¥ Receive on[...]

28 T o Pla y 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 system came with a laserdisc player, follow the d[...]

29 For complete operating information about your CD changer, see the CD changerÕs UserÕs Guide. T o Pla y 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. Load disc with the label side up in the disc tra[...]

30 T o T est 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 channel, center channel, right main channel, and simul[...]

31 T roubleshooting Checks T r ouble No Power Here’ s What to T r y ¥ Make sure all components are plugged in as instructed in the Installation & Hookup Guide. ¥ Check circuit breaker for the wall outlet. ¥ If a disconnect switch was added to the system, but sure it is in the ON position. Remote locks up or doesnÕt work at all ¥ Remove b[...]

32 T roubleshooting Checks No Video from VCR or laserdisc player ¥ Make sure TV is in the correct input. If the TV does not go to the correct input when the VCR1, VCR2•LD, or DSS•CABLE button on the remote are pressed, refer to the Test the System section of the Installation and Hookup Guide for proper programming of the components. ¥ Make su[...]

Add Channel, TVÕs Channel Memory . . . . . .2 Add Channel, VCRÕs Channel Memory . . .19 AM/FM Stations Listen to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Audio, Adust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Auto-Search Channels, VCR . . . . . . . . . [...]

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