RCA HOME THEATER AV SURROUND RECEIVER RT2280 - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Content
FCC Information
Getting Started
Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking the Speakers (RT2280 Only) . .3
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3
Set Up and Maintenance of the
Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Protect your Components from
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connecting to Audio-Visual
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Digital Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . .6
Positioning your Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Surround Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Advanced Surround Setting . . . . . . . . . .8
Test Tone / Channel Balance . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting for Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operating your Receiver
Receiver Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Switching On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Selection of Audio/Video Source . . . . . .13
Using the Remote to Control Additional
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using the receiver to play a Source . . . .15
Advanced Sound Control
Sound Enhancement Systems . . . . . . . .19
Fine Setting of Components . . . . . . . . .20
Fine Setting of the Speakers . . . . . . . . .21
Advanced Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Receiver/Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . .23
Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . .23
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Equipment Specifications . . . . . . . . . .23
Remote Codes
Cable Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
TV Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Audio (RCA only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Laser disc Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Limited Warranty (US) . . . . . . . . .27
Limited Warranty (Canada) . . . . .28
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