RCA RV3693 manual

USER’S GUIDE R V3693 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER[...]

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1 T able of C ontents First Things Fir st ...................................................... 3 Opera ting the Receiver .......................................... 7 T uning the Receiver ........................................................................ 8 T uning ..............................................................................[...]

2 T able of C ontents Appendix B: Speaker Placement ....................... 48 Appendix C: Troubleshooting Guide ............. 49 Appendix D: Care and Cleaning ......................... 51 Appendix E: FCC Informa ti on ............................ 52 Appendix F: Limited Warrant y ........................ 53 Appendix G: Equipment Specifica tions ...[...]

3 ➣ ➣ 3 2 1 Fir st Things First READ ME… Note boxes like this one contain helpful and interesting information about using your audio receiver . 3 ➣ Programming the Remote 4 Hi, m y name is Susan … ...and I wrote this user manual along with the help of the engineers, designers and product managers. W e worked hard to make sure that you hav[...]

4 Fir st Things First CABLE BOX IN OUT OR ANTENNA L/MONO RIGHT S-VIDEO INPUT 1 VIDEO L/MONO RIGHT S-VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO L/MONO RIGHT INPUT 3 VIDEO ANT A SIGNAL SOURCE ANT B L/MONO RIGHT OUTPUT BRIDGED FROM INPUT 1 VIDEO L/MONO RIGHT VIDEO L/MONO RIGHT VIDEO FIXED OUTPUT TV TUNER OUTPUT TV AUDIO RECEIVER IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT (MONO) 1 2 VIDEO SUB WOO[...]

5 Fir st Things First Read on… The next section tells you how to operate the receiver . Then, read the section that takes you on a tour of the receiver and remote contr ol. Step 3: Put Ba tteries in the Remote 1. Slide the battery compartment cover of f the back of the remote. 2. Insert the four batteries, matching the + and - ends of each batter[...]

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7 ➣ 1 Op era ting the Receiver If y ou ha ve questions … …about the front panel or remote control buttons as you go through this section, r efer to Chapter 3, T our of the Receiver . ➣ 2 3 ➣ 4 Programming the Remote First Things First Op era ting the Receiver T our of the receiver Important: In order to safeguard your hearing, tur n the v[...]

8 Op era ting the Receiver If the Memory indicator on the display tur ns of f before you preset your station selection, press PROGRAM again. If the receiver is disconnected fr om its power source, the preset stations are maintained in memory for up to 7 days. Tuning the Receiver 1. Push the AM/FM button to activate the tuner . 2. Press the AM/FM bu[...]

9 OP ERA TING the Receiver T o Play a Preset Station Press the appr opriate Preset Stations number . For stations 1, 2 or 3 press 0, then press 1, 2, or 3. For stations 4 through 30, press the numbers dir ectly . Or , press CHAN UP to tune to the next preset station or CHAN DOWN to tune to the previous preset station. Preset Scanning Use the P .SCA[...]

10 Balancing the Sp eaker System T o repr oduce sound effects as they were intended, the speakers must be correctly balanced. T o balance the speakers using the test tone, all speakers must be connected to your receiver . Y our receiver must be in the Dolby* Pro Logic Surround, Dolby 3 Stereo or Hall Mode. T o balan ce the speakers 1. Press the TES[...]

11 Using Sw ap Audi o Swap audio lets you change the sound from the large picture to the small picture when you are watching TV and using picture-in-picture (PIP) with an external video source. T o Use Sw ap Audi o When you are watching TV and turn on PIP , you can turn on another video source and swap the sound from the large picture coming from t[...]

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13 Tour of the Receiver ➣ 2 1 Buttons and c onnections This section describes the receiver’ s controls and connections, including: • The front panel • The front panel display • The remote control • The back panel ➣ ➣ 4 Programming the Remote Op era ting the Receiver First Things First 3 T our of the Receiver[...]

14 Tour of the Receiver POWER PHONES TUNING LEVEL BALANCE VOLUME 50 100 0 LR DSS VCR 2/LD VCR 1 AUDIO SOURCE AM/FM TAPE/MD CD TV SEEK P .SCAN BAND SPEAKERS SURROUND MODE TEST CENTER MODE DELAY REAR CENTER TREBLE BASS Front P anel AM/FM Activates the tuner . AUDIO SOURCE Selects the component plugged into the Audio source input. This function is ava[...]

15 DSS Selects the DSS ® Receiver input. LEVEL Lets you adjust the bass and treble levels, and the rear and center speaker volume levels. Works with the BASS, TREBLE, REAR and CENTER buttons. P . SCAN Lets you review the preset stations. PHONES Provides a connection for headphones. POWER T urns the receiver on or off. The POWER indicator , located[...]

16 Tour of the Receiver Status Indicators REC STEREO SEEK MEMORY MUTE TEST PRESET kHz MHz mS SPEAKERS OFF PRO LOGIC Front P anel Displa ys The receiver’ s display panel shows the current status of the receiver and choices for some commands. St a tus Indi ca t ors PRO LOGIC Dolby* Pro Logic Surround mode is turned on. kHZ An AM station is selected[...]

17 Tour of the Receiver Function Mode mS PRO LOGIC Selected Center Mode mS PRO LOGIC Functi on Displa ys The receiver’ s front panel displays function information such as the frequency of the selected station when you press the AM/FM button or change the station, or the selected component as when you press the VCR2/LD button. Mo de D ispla ys The[...]

18 Universal Remote Control Y our RCA Universal Remote Control is capable of operating most RCA audio and video equipment. T o use the remote control effectively , always aim it directly at your r eceiver . The remote control operates on four batteries, included with your system. Install them before attempting to operate the remote. Be sure to matc[...]

19 Tour of the Receiver Y ou can program the r emote to operate many other brands of audio and video components. See Chapter 4, Programming the Remote for details. SWAP AUDIO Swaps the audio only from the large picture to the small picture when you are watching TV and using picture-in-picture (PIP). Surround Sound Level Controls + Increases the vol[...]

20 Tour of the Receiver If you have questions about the use of the remote buttons with another component, r efer to the component’ s user ’ s guide. GUIDE•RDM For some models, brings up 12 small pictures (previews of the next 12 channels in the channel list). Press again to tur n of f channel guide. INPUT•SEEK For some TV models, toggles th[...]

21 Tour of the Receiver Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed. P AUSE Pauses a tape. PLA Y Plays a tape. POWER T urns the VCR off. PREV CH•DISC Returns to the previous channel. REC Records a tape. REW Rewinds a tape. Also, searches backward while a tape is playing. SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV waits 30 seconds be[...]

22 DISPLA Y Displays the RCA DSS ® header on the scr een. When in the guide, lets you select a program. Also, lets you select an option in a menu. DSS•CABLE T urns on the RCA DSS ® r eceiver , and puts the remote in RCA DSS ® mode. GUIDE•RDM Displays the guide on the screen. MOVE arrows Lets you point to dif ferent on-screen menu items. Numb[...]

23 T ape D eck C ontrols AUX If programmed, turns on another tape deck brand and puts the remote in tape deck mode. FF Fast forwards the tape. Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed. P AUSE Pauses the tape. PLA Y Plays the tape. POWER T urns the tape player of f. REW Rewinds the tape. Sa tellite Receiver Controls AUX If programmed, turns [...]

24 Tour of the Receiver FM ANT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT REAR 120V 60Hz SWITCHED 180W, 1.5A MAX UNSWITCHED 180W, 1.5A MAX (MONO) CENTER 1 2 AM ANT VIDEO SUB WOOFER OUT AUDIO SOURCE VCR 2/ LD MONITOR OUT CD TAPE/MD TV VCR 1 DSS VCR 2/ LD VCR 1 DSS AUDIO 300 Ω BAL L R MAIN L R SPEAKERS (8 ) AC OUTLETS SURROUND SPEAKERS (4 MIN.) AUDIO L R L R Back P anel[...]

25 ➣ 2 1 ➣ ➣ 4 If y ou want t o use the remote with y our TV or other component… The universal remote already works with most other RCA, GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs. However , you can program the remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and audio equipment. Programming the Remote Prog[...]

26 Programming the Universal Remote Y ou 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 VCR, you may not need to program the remote at all. Other manufacturer’ s brands need to be programmed. Programming the Universal Remote t o C ontrol a TV T o determin[...]

27 Programming the Remote Universal Remote T V C odes JC Penney ........... 000, 008, 011, 019, 027, 040, 068, 077, 086, 088 Jensen .................................. 011, 027 J VC ...................... 012, 024, 036, 037, 040, 048, 051, 074 Kawasho ..................... 002, 011, 027 Kenwood ............ 006, 011, 014, 027 Kloss Novabeam ........[...]

28 Programming the Universal Remote t o C ontrol a VCR T o determine whether you need to program the universal remote, turn on the VCR, point the remote at the VCR’ s remote sensor , and press VCR1. Then, press the POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN button to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, you need to program the remote. Follow the[...]

29 Kenwood ......... 002, 014, 016, 030, 044, 046 K LH .............................................. 0 73 Lloyd’ s ......................................... 0 1 5 Logik ............................................ 0 31 Magnavox .......... 008, 029, 053, 056 Marantz ........... 002, 008, 014, 016, 029, 030, 044, 046, 061 Marta ...................[...]

30 Programming the Universal Remote t o Contro l An Audio C omponent T o pr ogram the r emote for a remote-controllable audio component, point the remote at the component and press the correct component button: CD for a CD player , T APE for a tape player , etc. Then, press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN. If the component doesn’t r espond, the remote n[...]

31 RCA: AMP .................... 024 AM/FM ................ 003 CD ....... 007, 043, 044 TAPE ................... 006 PHONO ............... 005 AUX ............ 004, 054 Realistic: CD ............... 063, 066 Sansui: CD ....................... 045 Scott: CD ....................... 066 TAPE ........... 055, 056 Sherwood: AMP ............ 011, 013 So[...]

32 Programming the Remote Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Cable Box Refer to the cable box connection page or contact your cable company to hook up your cable box. Y ou may be able to program the remote for your remote controllable cable box. Use the codes in the code list on the right or on the sheet packed with your remote. 1. T urn[...]

33 Programming the Remote Remote C ontro llable Cable Box Co des A BC ...................... 022, 046, 053, 054 Anvision ............................... 007, 008 Cablestar .............................. 007, 008 Diamond ...................................... 05 6 Eagle ..................................... 007, 008 Eastern International ...........[...]

34 Programming the Universal Remote t o Contro l a Laserdisc Pla yer Y ou may be able to program your remote to contr ol a laserdisc player . Use the codes shown to the right or on the sheet packed with your remote. Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your laserdisc player: 1. T urn on the laser disc player . 2. Look up t[...]

35 Programming the Remote Programming the Universal Remote t o Contro l an RCA DSS ® Receiver The remote is preprogrammed to control the RCA DSS ® receiver . A few of the r emote buttons used with the RCA DSS ® receiver are shown below . Y ou may want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if they work with your r eceiver . Receiv[...]

36 Programming the Remote Programming the A UX button on the Remote Y ou can program the AUX button on the remote to control another component. The AUX button can be used to control other brands of audio components, TVs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. T o pr ogram the AUX button, follow these steps: 1. T urn on the component you want t[...]

37 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver Things to know before connecting the c omponents • Protect components from power surges. • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn of f the receiver and/or components before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Always make sure the color-coded plug[...]

38 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver Protect your components | from overhea ting • Do not block ventilation holes in any component. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely . • Do not stack components directly on top of each other . • Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand. • Place an amplifier [...]

39 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver L/MONO RIGHT AUDIO RECEIVER IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT (MONO) 1 2 VIDEO SUB WOOFER OUT AUDIO SOURCE VCR 2/ LD MONITOR OUT CD TAPE/MD TV VCR 1 DSS VCR 2/ LD VCR 1 DSS AUDIO AUDIO L R L R L/MONO RIGHT S-VIDEO INPUT 1 VIDEO L/MONO RIGHT S-VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO L/MONO RIGHT INPUT 3 VIDEO ANT A SIGNAL SOURCE L/MONO RIGHT [...]

40 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver AUDIO RECEIVER RCA DSS RECEIVER SATELLITE DISH OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 L S-VIDEO SATELLITE IN VIDEO R AUDIO IN FROM ANT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT 1 2 VIDEO SUB WOOFER OUT AUDIO SOURCE VCR 2/ LD MONITOR OUT CD TAPE/MD TV VCR 1 DSS VCR 2/ LD VCR 1 DSS AUDIO AUDIO L R L R (MONO) TO TV S-VIDEO RCA DSS® Receiver This connec[...]

41 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver Laserdisc Pla yer Y ou can connect a laserdisc or a second VCR to the VCR2/LD connection. Using this connection, you can play a laserdisc in stereo, surround sound. This connection provides • stereo or surround sound from the laserdisc To use this c onnection, y ou Should ha ve • (1) paired (red/white) st[...]

42 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver Second VCR Using this connection enables you to play a video tape but not record a tape. This connecti on provides • stereo, surround sound, or mono on the VCR • VCR playback only T o use this connecti on, y ou Should ha ve • (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable • (1) single (yellow) video cable • (1[...]

43 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver Camco rder o r Video Camera If your camcorder or video camera does not have an RCA type terminal for audio/video, you can purchase an adapter from an RCA dealer or electronics parts store. This connection provides • stereo sound if the camcorder records or plays in stereo To use this c onnection, y ou shoul[...]

44 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver Comp act Disc Pla yer This connecti on provides • Stereo or surround sound, if available T o use this connecti on, y ou should ha ve • (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable T o Connect 1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below . Using This C onnection T o play a CD 1. T urn on the CD player , if t[...]

45 App endix A: Connecting the Receiver AUDIO RECEIVER TAPE DECK L IN OUT R L R IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT 1 2 VIDEO SUB WOOFER OUT AUDIO SOURCE VCR 2/ LD MONITOR OUT CD TAPE/MD TV VCR 1 DSS VCR 2/ LD VCR 1 DSS AUDIO AUDIO L R L R (MONO) T ape deck or Minidisc pla yer This connecti on provides • Stereo or surround sound, if available T o use this conne[...]

46 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver FM ANT AM ANT 300 Ω BAL AM Loop Antenna FM W ir e Antenna Antennas Extend the FM antenna to its full length and adjust it for the best reception. After you adjust the AM antenna, place it on a level surface or attach it to a wall using the holes in the antenna’s base. This connection provides • stereo s[...]

47 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver CENTER MAIN L R SPEAKERS (8 ) REAR L R SURROUND SPEAKERS (4 MIN.) (MONO) 1 2 SUB WOOFER OUT AUDIO Speaker Connections Speakers All wires must be securely fastened in their terminals. A loose connection can cause intermittent sound or noise, and can damage your r eceiver . If you are using Surround speakers, y[...]

48 Appendix b: Sp eaker placement Speaker Placement These diagrams of fer suggested speaker placements that can enhance your home theater experience. Place the subwoofer anywhere you want. Example 1 This five-speaker configuration is an effective option for recreating in any room the full cinema experience. It can be adapted to suit your taste and [...]

49 Troubleshooting Guide Before referring to the checklist below , make sur e you have correctly followed the connecting and operating procedures. If you have any questions that this booklet cannot answer , please call your nearest RCA dealer . Receiver/Tuner O pera tion STEREO indicator is off. • Adjust the antenna. • The signal is too weak. C[...]

50 Appendix c: Troubleshooting Noise when the TV is turned on. • The TV is too close to the audio system. Specific instruments sound displaced. • Check the connection between the receiver and the Speakers. The sound does not match the video. • Press the function button for the video source.[...]

51 Appendix d: Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning Use a polishing cloth or other clean, dry cloth to wipe of f dust and dirt. When the surface is very dir ty , wipe with a soft cloth dipped in a mild soap solution. Do not use furniture wax or cleaners. Never use alcohol, paint thinner , benzene, or a chemically treated cloth to clean your system. [...]

52 Appendix e: FC C Info rma tion FCC Info rma tion In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user ’ s authority to operate this product. Important Information Required by Federal Communications Commission Concerning Radio Frequency Interference: This device[...]

53 Appendix F: Limited W arrant y Limited W arrant y What your warranty covers : • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Servicenter the lab[...]

54 Appendix g: Equipment Sp ecifica tions Equipment Specifica tions Amplifier Section Rated Power Output Left Main/Center/Right Main 40 watts/40 watts/40 watts (at 8 Ω ): 40 Hz to 20 kHz at 0.9% THD Rear Surround (at 4 Ω ): 20 watts/20 watts 50 Hz to 15 kHz 0.9% without Dolby Process Signal to Noise Ratio: 75 dBA Channel Separation: 65 dB @ 1 k[...]

55 Appendix g: Equipment Sp ecifica tions Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1,037,877. “Dolby ,” the double-D symbol , and “Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DSS ® is a r egistered trademark of DIRECTV , INC., a u[...]

56 APPENDIX h: PRESET ST A TION LIST Fo rm Preset Number Band Frequency Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30[...]

57 Index Connecting components 37 things to know before connecting 37 Connections Antennas 46 Camcorder 43 CD player 44 Laserdisc 41, 42 Minidisc player 45 RCA DSS ® Receiver 40, 46 Second VCR 41, 42 Speakers 47 T ape deck player 45 TV and VCR 39 Video Recor der 43 CTR MODE button 18 D DELA Y button 14 DISPLA Y button 18, 20, 21 Dolby 3 Stereo, se[...]

58 Programming the remote to control a cable box 32 Laserdisc 34 RCA DSS ® Receiver 35 satellite receiver 35 TV 26, 28 VCR 28 R RCA DSS ® Receiver codes for programming a remote 35 connecting 40 controls on the remote 21 REAR button 15 Rear speakers 47 REAR•CTR Level button 18 REC button 20 Receiver controls on the remote 18 Remote 19, 20, 21 B[...]

59 Index Specifications, equipment 54 Stations preset 8 storing in memory 8, 9 Status indicators on the front panel 16 STEREO indicator 16 STOP button 20, 21, 22 Storing stations in memory 9 Subwoofer , connecting 37 SURROUND button 18, 20 Surround Modes 15 SURROUND SOUND button 15 Surround sound level controls on the remote 18 SWAP PIP button 20 S[...]

For your nearest RCA Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter , all toll-free in the USA. 1-800-336-1900 If your television needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add dela[...]