user Manual

???When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord.

Condensation Information

??? When left in a heated room where it is warm and

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

GETTING STARTED

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RT151

damp, water droplets or condensation may form

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

Remove the

Using the Remote Control

UNIT - Front

Home Theater System

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Read these instructions before using your new product for the first time.

Safety Precautions

inside the unit. When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally. Let the unit stand for 1-2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room and let the unit dry

before use.

Rating Plate Location

The rating plate is located on the rear of unit.

FCC Statements

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

WARNING:

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS

UNIT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE

PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD

VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE

EQUIPMENT.

PLASTIC sheet before using the remote control.

TO CHANGE THE REMOTE

CONTROL BATTERY

1.Open the battery door.

2.Insert one CR2025 (3V) size battery.

???Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit.

???When using this unit in very bright light, the infrared REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR may not work properly.

???The recommended maximum distance for using the remote control is about 16 feet (5 meters).

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the remote control will be greatly reduced and you will need to replace the battery.

Note: If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the battery.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

REFERENCE GUIDE

walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARD,DONOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE UNIT SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO

DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO

OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS

VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON UNIT.

TO BE COMPLETEDLY DISCONNECT THE

POWER INPUT, THE MAINS PLUG OF UNIT

SHALL BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE

MAINS.

THE MAINS PLUG OF UNIT SHOULD NOT

BE OBSTRUCTED OR SHOULD BE EASILY

ACCESSED DURING INTENDED USE.

CAUTION:

BATTERY SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO

EXCESSIVE HEAT SUCH AS SUNSHINE, FIRE

OR THE LIKE. Shouldanyproblemsoccur,disconnect theAC power cordand refer servicing to a qualified technician.

Do not place anything directly on top of the unit, it may cause damage.

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

UNIT - Rear

E - 1

CONNECTIONS

1. POWER CONNECTION

Note :

E - 2

E - 3

CONNECTIONS

3. SPEAKERS POSITIONING

E - 4

???Before you plug in the unit, make sure that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage.

???Keep your hands dry when you are connecting the power cord to the wall outlet to avoid electric shock.

???When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord.

2. CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS & SUBWOOFER

IMPORTANT :

Switch off the power before connecting equipment.

The speakers cords have been color-coded to simplify connection. Just plug the speaker wire into the corresponding jacks on the rear of the unit, matching the color tube on the end of the speaker wire to the color-coded connector.

REAR OF UNIT

R L

DVD

IN

AUX

IN

SPEAKERS 4

To wall outlet

Black &

Green

CAUTION :

??? To prevent damage the unit, be sure to turn off the unit before making any connection.

??? Connecting speakers other than the speakers supplied with the unit may damage the unit.

LISTENING

POSITION

CONNECTIONS

Trouble Shooting Guide

4.CONNECTING TO TV

???Connect the audio cable to the white jack of AUX IN (L) and red jack of AUX IN (R) on the rear of unit, and then connect to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your TV.

???Turn on your TV. This will allow your TV???s sound to play through the unit.

???Press the SOURCE button to select AUX IN mode. You should now hear your TV???s audio over your Home Theater???s speakers. If you don???t:

1.Please check the volume settings on both your Home Theater and your TV.

2.For some TV???s (this is quite rare) you may need to ensure your TV???s Audio Output is enabled (see TV???s setup menu).

REAR OF UNIT

5.CONNECTING TO DVD PLAYER / VCR / GAME CONSOLE / VIDEO

CAMERA

???Connect the audio cable to the white jack of DVD IN (L) and red jack of DVD IN (R) on the rear of unit, and then connect to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your

DVD PLAYER / VCR / Game Console / Video Camera.

???Turn on DVD PLAYER, VCR, Game Console or Video Camera. This will allow your DVD PLAYER / VCR / Game Console / Video Camera???s sound to play through the unit.

SYMPTOM

No power.

No sound.

No sound from one channelorunbalanced left and right volume.

Reversed left and right sound.

The center speaker or the surround speakers give no sound.

The remote control does not function.

CAUSE AND SOLUTION

???Check that the AC power cord is connected.

???Press the VOLUME + button to increase volume.

???Ensure the MUTE button is not pressed on the remote control.

???Ensure the SOURCE selection is correct.

Try pressing the RESET button on remote control. If this doesn???t help, try pressing the CHANNEL button on remote control (this will switch system between 5.1 SURROUND and STEREO modes).

???Check the speaker connections of the inoperative channel.

???Check the speaker cord connection and speaker location.

???Adjust individual speaker volumes.

???Check the speaker connection for proper phasing.

???Check the speaker connections are correct.

???The current mode does not support surround sound.

???Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the unit.

???Use the remote control near the unit.

???Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the unit.

???Replace the battery in the remote control with new one.

???If there is a clear plastic strip sticking out from the rear of the remote control, pull it out.

LIMITED WARRANTY

AVC MULTIMEDIA ("AVC") makes the following limited warranty. These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial user of the product.

To wall outlet

To wall outlet

Only supplied 1 set of Audio cable

One Year Parts & Labor Warranty

AVC products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and products, at AVC's sole discretion.

E - 7

CONNECTIONS

6.CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT

???Connect an audio cable to the LINE IN jack on the front of unit and the jack of AUDIO OUT/HEADPHONE of your equipment.

???Turn on your other equipment. This will allow your equipment???s sound to play through the unit.

???Press the SOURCE button to select LINE IN mode.

Audio Cable (not supplied)

To AUDIO OUT or

HEADPHONE jack

E - 8

SOUND ADJUSTMENT

TO ADJUST THE MASTER VOLUME

???Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit.

???Press the VOLUME +/- buttons on the unit or the VOLUME MASTER +/- button on the remote control to adjust the level of all speakers.

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF INDIVIDUAL SPEAKER

???Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit.

???Directly press the + or - button on the remote control to increase or decrease the level of the corresponding speaker(s).

TO RESET

???Press the RESET button on the remote control to return to factory default speaker settings.

TO CHANGE THE SPEAKER CHANNEL

???Press the CHANNELS button on the remote control to select the listening mode. This will switch between 5.1 (SURROUND MODE) and 2.1 (STEREO with SUBWOOFER).

We recommend you leave system in 5.1 mode. The Center and Rear Surround speakers will not be active if system is in STEREO mode.

Note:

???Surround speakers and center speaker volume adjustments can only be made from the remote control in 5.1 channel speaker mode, not in 2.1 channel speaker mode.

???Press the MUTE button to turns off the sound instantly. Press again to restore the sound.

SPECIFICATIONS

During a period of one year from the effective warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the United States, you must first call our Customer Support Center at 1-877-252-6873, during the hours listed in the box below. The deternination of service will be made by AVC customer support.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.

New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center for one year from the defective warranty date. Such replacement parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.

Packaging and Shipping Instruction

When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by AVC.

Your Responsibility

(1)You must retain your bill of sale to provide proof of purchase.

(2)These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the U.S.A. or Canada.

(3)Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided with the product, or to product which has been altered or modified without authorization of AVC, or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.

Out of Warranty

In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please contact our Customer Support Center at 1-877-252-6873 or

www.rcaav.com

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am-7pm, Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday: 9am-NOON Eastern time.

Important:

You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the return of the product to our Product Returns Center.

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited,

the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements

and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall AVC be liable for consequential or incidental damages.

No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within action must be

commenced to enforce any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty or under any statute,

or law of the United States or any state thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date of

purchase. This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied

warranty lasts, when an action may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you.

For more information on other products and services, please contact our web site at www.rcaav.com Important: Also keep your ???Bill of Sale??? as proof of purchase.

FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR, PLEASE VISIT www. rcaav.com