USER‘S GUIDE RP-9380 AUDIO SYSTEM
FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (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 modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
Table of Contents FIRST THINGS FIRST ...................................................... 2 Unpack the System ............................................................................ 2 Check for Moisture .......................................................................... 2 Choose a Location ............................................................................ 2 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM ............................................. 3 Connecting, placing and balancing the speakers ........
FIRST THINGS FIRST UNPACK THE SYSTEM PAUSE SEARCH STOP OPEN/CLOSE REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM DISC SKIP PLAY TRACK SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOADING SYSTEM Unpack the system and locate all the accessories.
Setting up the system Connecting, Placing and balancing The speakers Connecting the wires Each speaker - the two main, two surround and one central - has a designated set of terminals on the back panel of the central unit. Uncoil the speaker wires and locate the bare ends. Press down on the tab to open the red terminal and insert the red (+) wire. Snap the tab closed. Now press down on the black terminal tab and insert the black (-) wire. Snap the tab closed.
Setting up the system SUBWOOFERS If you choose to add a subwoofer to your system, it is not necessary to concern yourself so much with its placement. For the most part, a subwoofer can be hidden behind furniture or draperies without affecting its performance. However, you do need to pay attention to how it responds to low bass frequencies in certain positions. It may be necessary to move the subwoofer around the room until you are satisfied with its output.
Setting up the system A SAMPLE SET UP FOR SURROUND SOUND ENJOYMENT Main Left Center Main Right TV Opt. Subwoofer (45 degree angle) Rear Left < surround speakers > Rear Right Connecting the antennas The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the system’s back panel. They must be hooked up for you to receive clear reception. Follow the same connection procedures as those for your speakers.
Setting up the system Connecting AUXILIARY components You can connect a laserdisc player, second VCR or camcorder/ video recorder to the VIDEO connection. COMPLIMENTARY COMPONENT L R VIDEO VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT Using a paired (red/white) stereo cable and a single (yellow) video cable, connect your new audio system to the complimentary component as shown to the right. AUDIO IN R L VCR 1 To play laserdiscs or videos, press the VCR2•LD and then play.
Tuner controls and operations PRO LOGIC STAND BY 3 STEREO TUNING VOLUME HALL SIMULATED CUSTOM POWER REMOTE SENSOR BYPASS ROCK PRESETS NORMAL CLASSIC PHANTOM POP WIDE CD TUNER TAPE TV VCR 1 VCR 2 LD MIN MAX BAND BALANCE FM MODE CENTER LEVEL CENTER LEVEL MEMORY PHONES MIC TREBLE REAR LEVEL CENTER MODE TEST TONE BASS REAR LEVEL SURROUND MODE EQ MODE GENERAL CONTROLS STAND BY The STAND BY indicator light stays on as long as the system is plugged in and the power is turned on and
Tuner controls and operations Memory The MEMORY button allows you to store 24 preset radio stations. CENTER LEVEL The CENTER LEVEL UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) buttons control the volume of the center speaker only when the system is in Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo modes. TEST TONE The TEST TONE button can only be used in the Dolby Pro Logic mode.
Tuner controls and operations EQ MODE The EQ button scrolls between the four preset electronic equalizer frequencies - Custom, Rock, Classic or Pop. In CUSTOM mode you can adjust the sound effect by using the BASS and TREBLE knobs on the front of the unit. REAR LEVEL The REAR LEVEL UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) buttons control the volume of the surround speakers only when the system is in Dolby Pro Logic, Hall or Simulated modes.
Tuner controls and operations Choosing A Radio Station 1 1. Choose the Tuner function. The system will default to the last station the tuner was set to before power was removed. 2. Use the BAND button to choose AM, FM 1 or 2. 3. Use the TUNING UP (+) or DOWN (-) button to select the radio station you want to hear. • Pressing the +/- button once will move the tuner incrementally.
CD controls and operations DISC SKIP SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM PAUSE STOP PLAY TRACK SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOADING SYSTEM GENERAL CONTROLS search The SEARCH forward and reverse buttons allow you to search two different ways: • Search the current track while disc is playing. • Search the current track while the Repeat mode is active for that track. The Search mode works in two different speeds - normal and fast.
CD controls and operations play The PLAY button can be activated when the system is in the Normal, Random, Repeat or Stop mode. If in the Normal mode, the system will attempt to play the next disc in the tray when it has finished all the tracks on the current disc. When a disc is playing, the display will show the number of the running track, its remaining time and flash the number of the disc selected for play. When play is paused, the number of the paused disc will also flash in the display.
cd controls and operations LOADING DISCS 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD compartment door. 2. Place a CD in an open spot in the tray. 3. Press DISC SKIP to rotate the tray to the next open spot. Place disc. Repeat as necessary. 4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the CD compartment door. PLAYING DISCS After loading the discs, press the DISC SKIP button to choose the CD you want to hear. Push the PLAY button. To stop play, push the STOP button.
Cassette deck controls and operations PUSH OPEN PUSH OPEN TAPE TAPE PLAY / REC PLAY BACK RECORD PLAY WIND STOP PAUSE HIGH SPEED DUB DUB PLAY WIND STOP PAUSE General controls RECORD Press to enter Record mode from the radio, CD, TV, VCR 1 or VCR2•LD, and then press PLAY to start recording. You can only record on Deck 1. PLAY Press to play a tape. NOTE: If no cassette is detected in a deck, the button will not work. WIND From stop mode, press toward the end.
Cassette deck controls and operations Recording from the Radio 1. Insert a cassette tape into Deck 1. 2. Choose the Tuner function. Press the BAND button to chose a frequency. Use the TUNING UP (+) or DOWN (-) buttons to select a station. 3. Press RECORD to ready deck and then PLAY to begin recording. 4. Press STOP to end recording. Recording from the CD Player 1. Insert a cassette tape into Deck 1. 2. Choose the CD function. 3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded.
Cassette deck controls and operations RECORDING FROM the TV, VCR or VIDEO 1 Your system is capable of recording audio from a TV program, VCR tape or videotape. Choose the TV program or segment of VCR or videotape you want to record. 4. Press RECORD on the tape deck to ready it and then PAUSE on the tape deck. 5. Press PLAY to release the tape whenever you are ready to begin recording. 2 Erase Protection When you record new material, the cassette deck records over whatever is on a tape.
Using the universal REMOTE control Battery Installation 1. 2. 3. Open the battery compartment door. Insert 4 AAA-size batteries as indicated on the back of the remote control. Close the battery compartment door. General Controls Your RCA 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 following is a general description of all the buttons and their possible functions.
Using the universal remote control VCR Controls CHAN up (∧) and down (∨) — Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the VCR. CLEAR — Resets the tape counter and corrects entries when programming the menus. DISPLAY — Displays channel, time and counter information on the screen. • VCR1 DSS CABLE TV POWER FF — Fast forwards a tape. Also, searches forward while a tape is playing. • VCR2 LD INPUT•SEEK — For some VCR models, selects line input or tuner.
Using the universal remote control CD Player Controls CD — Puts the remote in CD mode. Press twice to go to the next disc. FF — Allows you to search up. PROGRAM — Programs the CD changer to play up to 20 tracks in any order you choose. PAUSE — Pauses the CD. PLAY — Plays the CD. REW — Allows you to search down. STOP — Stops the CD from playing. CHAN up (∧) and down (∨) — Allows you to advance to the next track or reverse to the previous track.
Using the universal remote control Receiver Controls AM•FM — Activates the tuner and toggles between the AM band and the FM bands. CTR MODE — Changes the Center mode when using Dolby Pro-Logic Surround or Dolby 3 Stereo surround modes. Press to change the mode. SURROUND — Lets you select a Surround Mode: Dolby Pro Logic Surround, Dolby 3— Stereo, Simulate, Bypass, or Hall. Press to change the mode.
Using the universal remote control Programming the Universal 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 VCR, you may not need to program the remote at all. Other manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed. Programming for use with Your TV/VCR To determine whether you need to program the universal remote, turn on the TV or VCR, point the remote at the TV/VCR’s remote sensor and press TV/VCR.
Using the universal remote control Programming for use with A LASER DISC PLAYER You may be able to program your remote to control 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. Turn on the laserdisc player. 2. Look up the brand and its code number(s) in the code list. 3. Press and hold the VCR2•LD button on the remote. 4.
Troubleshooting tips Problem Solution System doesn’t turn on • • • • • • • • • • No sound Poor radio reception CD doesn’t play CD sound skips Distorted or noisy recordings Remote control doesn’t work • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet. Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in. Check the outlet by plugging in another device. Adjust volume setting. Check for proper connection of speaker wires.
Appendix A: universal remote TV codes Admiral ........................................ 005 Amtron ......................................... 064 JC Penney ........... 000, 008, 011, 019, 027, 040, 068, 077, 086, 088 Radio Shack ....... 000, 021, 025, 036, 037, 059, 064, 078 Akai ...................................... 002, 103 Jensen .................................. 011, 027 A-Mark ......................................... 102 JVC ...................... 012, 024, 036, 037, 040, 048, 051, 074 RCA ....
Appendix B: universal remote VCR codes Admiral ....................................... 006 Aiwa ............................................ 015 Kenwood ......... 002, 014, 016, 030, 044, 046 Sanyo ................................... 002, 012 Scott ................. 004, 013, 041, 049, 068 Akai .................. 003, 017, 022, 023, 063, 066 KLH .............................................. 073 Audio Dynamics ................. 014, 016 Logik ............................................
APPENDIX C: UNIVERSAL REMOTE CABLE CODES ABC ...................... 022, 046, 053, 054 Anvision ............................... 007, 008 Cablestar .............................. 007, 008 Diamond ...................................... 056 Eagle ..................................... 007, 008 Eastern International ................. 002 Magnavox .......... 007, 008, 019, 021, 026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041 NSC ............................................... 009 Oak ..............................
Care and maintenance Cleaning the Exterior • Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft dust cloth. Handling Compact Discs • Do not touch their signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the hole. • Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces. Also, do not scratch or damage the label. • Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
Index E A Antennas 5 Appendix A: Remote TV codes 24 Appendix B: Remote VCR codes Appendix C: Remote cable codes Auxiliary components 6 EQ MODE F 24 26 FM MODE 7 First things first Front panel display FUNCTION BUTTONS B Balancing the speakers BALANCE/BASS/TREBLE BAND 7 Battery installation 17 Bypass 8 4 9 General controls (cassette) General controls (CD) 11 General controls (remote) General controls (tuner) Cable codes 26 Care and maintenance 30 Cassette Deck Controls and Operations Cassette deck co
INDEX surround speakers subwoofers Setting up the system 3 Simultaneous playing and loading (CD) Simulated 8 Skipping discs 13 Speakers 3 STANDBY 7 STOP (CD) 12 STOP (cassette) 14 Subwoofers 4 SURROUND MODE 8 Surround sound level controls (remote) Surround speakers 3 System location 2 P PAUSE (CD) 12 PAUSE (cassette) 14 Phantom 8 Placing the speakers 3 setting up for surround sound PLAY (CD) 12 PLAY (cassette) 14 Playing cassette tapes 14 Playing discs 13 Power 6 POWER ON/OFF 7 Preset programming 10 PRESET
Limited 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: • Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. • The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
