Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit RV-3798 du fabricant THOMSON
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USER’S GUIDE AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER R V -3798.
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1 T able of C ontent s First Things First ...................................................... 3 Opera ting the Receiver .......................................... 7 T uning the Receiver ..............................................................
2 T able of C ontent s Appendix F: Limited W arranty ......................... 51 Appendix G: Equipment Specifica tions ......... 52 Appendix H: Preset St a tion List Form ........... 54 Index ..........................................................
3 ➣ ➣ 3 2 1 First 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 KIM … ...and I wrote this user manual along with the help of the engineers, designers and product managers.
4 First Things First Step 1: Unp ack the Receiver Unpack the receiver and the accessories. The accessories packed with the receiver include the remote (CRK67G1), four AAA batteries, an AM loop antenna, an FM wire antenna, and Important Safeguards.
5 First 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 r eceiver and remote contr ol. Step 3: Put Ba tteries in the Remote 1. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote.
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7 ➣ 1 Opera ting the Receiver If y ou ha ve questions … …about the front panel or remote control buttons as you go through this section, refer to Chapter 3, T our of the Receiver .
8 Opera ting the Receiver If the Memory indicator on the display turns off befor e you preset your station selection, press MENU/SELECT again. If the receiver is disconnected fr om its power source, the pr eset stations are maintained in memory for up to 7 days.
9 OPERA TING the Receiver T o Play a Preset Station Press the appropriate 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 directly . Or , press CH + to tune to the next preset station or CH – to tune to the previous preset station.
10 Balancing the Speaker S ystem T o reproduce 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.
11 Using Sw ap Audio 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.
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13 Tour of the Receiver ➣ 2 1 Buttons and connections This section describes the receiver’ s controls and connections, including: • The front panel • The front panel display • The remote con.
14 Tour of the Receiver Front P anel AM/FM Activates the tuner . BALANCE Adjusts the sound from the left and right speakers. BAND Selects the AM or FM radio band. BASS Accesses Bass mode so that you can adjust the bass using the LEVEL up and down buttons.
15 DVD 5.1 Selects the Decoded Dolby Digital DVD 5.1 audio input. LEVEL Lets you adjust the bass and treble levels, and the rear and center speaker volume levels. W orks with the BASS, TREBLE, REAR and CENTER buttons. P . SCAN Lets you review the preset stations.
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.
17 functi oN Displa ys The receiver’ s front panel displays function information such as the frequency of the selected station when you press AM/ FM or change the station, or the selected component as when you press the DVD/LD button.
18 Remote Control Y our 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 receiver . The remote control operates on four batteries, included with your system.
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. Surround Sound Level Contro ls + Increases the volume in rear and center speakers. — Decreases the volume in rear and center speaker .
20 Tour of the Receiver If you have questions about the use of the remote buttons with another component, refer to the component’ s user’ s guide. MOVE arrows In some models, when using PIP , moves the small picture to another corner of the screen.
21 Tour of the Receiver SKIP T o change channels, press once. The TV will wait 30 seconds before returning to the original channel. Press repeatedly to increase the time. STOP Stops a tape. VCR T urns on the VCR and puts the remote in VCR1 mode. dVD pla yer contro ls CH + and CH – Changes to the next higher or lower track on DVD.
22 CD Pla yer Controls CD T urns on the CD player and puts the remote in CD mode. CLEAR Clears an entry when programming the CD player . FWD Moves forward through the CD one track at a time. GO BACK•DISC Selects a disc to be played. Press GO BACK •DISC and then the CD number using the number buttons.
23 Tour of the Receiver The buttons on the remote may not work on all other brands of components. Experiment with the remote and your components to see which buttons work. LaserDisc Pla yer Controls CH + and CH – Changes to the next higher or lower chapter on the laserdisc.
24 Tour of the Receiver back p anel AUDIO Connections Provides audio connections for components such as a VCR, TV , CD player , laserdisc player , DVD player or tape player . IN Provides audio input from another component. OUT Sends audio output to another component, such as a minidisc, tape player or VCR.
25 ➣ 2 1 ➣ ➣ 4 If y ou w ant to use the remote with y our T V or other component… The remote already works with most other RCA, GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs. Y ou, however , can program the remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and audio equipment.
26 Programming the Remote Y ou can program the remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE or ProScan product, you may not need to program the remote at all. Other manufacturer’ s brands need to be programmed.
27 Programming the Remote 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 .
28 Programming the Remote t o Control a VCR T o determine whether you need to program the remote, turn on the VCR, point the remote at the VCR’ s remote sensor , and press VCR. Then, press the POWER or CH + or CH – button to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands.
29 Kenwood ......... 002, 014, 016, 030, 044, 046 K LH .............................................. 0 73 Lloyd’ s ......................................... 0 15 Logik ............................................ 0 31 Magnavox .......... 008, 029, 053, 056 Marantz .
30 AUD IO Cod es Programming the Remote t o Control An Aud io Component T o program the remote 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.
31 Remote Controllable Cable Box C odes Programming the Remote Programming the Remote t o 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.
32 Programming the Remote t o Control a Laserdisc Pla yer Y ou 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 remote to control your laserdisc player: 1.
33 Programming the Remote Programming the Remote t o Control an RCA brand DSS ® Receiver The remote is preprogrammed to control the RCA DSS ® receiver . A few of the remote 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 receiver .
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35 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 off the r eceiver and/or components before you connect or disconnect any cables.
36 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver Protect your c omponents 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 .
37 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver TV and VCR This connecti on provides • stereo or surround sound from TV programs broadcast in stereo • stereo, surround sound or mono sound from a VCR • v.
38 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver RCA DSS® Receiver This connection provid es • stereo or surround sound from programs broadcast in stereo • stereo sound from the RCA DSS ® receiver . To use this c onnection, you must ha ve • (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable • (1) single (yellow) video cable • (2) coaxial cables To C onnect 1.
39 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver dvd pla yer this connecti on provides • stereo or surround sound from the DVD player to use this c onnection, you sh ould ha ve • (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable • (1) single (yellow) video cable to c onnect 1.
40 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver Second VCR Using this connection enables you to play a video tape but not record a tape. This connection provid es • stereo, surround sound, or mono on the VC.
41 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver Camcorder or 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.
42 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver La serdisc Pla yer Y ou can connect a laserdisc or a second VCR to the DVD/LD connection. Using this connection, you can play a laserdisc in stereo, surround sound. Note: Only one of the three items may be connected at a time.
43 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver Comp act Disc Pla yer This connection provid es • Stereo or surround sound, if available To use this c onnection, you should ha ve • (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable To C onnect 1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below .
44 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver T ape deck or Minidisc pla yer This connecti on provides • Stereo or surround sound, if available To use this c onnection, you should ha ve • (2) paired (red/white) stereo cables To C onnect 1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below .
45 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver AM Loop Antenna FM Wire 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.
46 Appendix A: C onnecting the Receiver 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 receiver . If you are using Surround speakers, you must connect both speakers.
47 Appendix b: Speaker placement Speaker Placement These diagrams offer 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.
48 Appendix c: Troublesh ooting Troubleshooting Guide Before referring to the checklist below , make sure 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 .
49 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 dirty , wipe with a soft cloth dipped in a mild soap solution. Do not use furniture wax or cleaners.
50 Appendix e: FC C Informa 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.
51 Appendix F: Limited W arranty Limited W arranty 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 or 45 days after shipment to the rental firm, whichever is first.
52 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 ): 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 0.25% THD T ypical Right/Left Stereo Power 50W 1kHz at 0.9% THD Output (at 8 Ω ): Rear Surround (at 8 Ω ): 40 watts/40 watts 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.
53 Appendix g: Equipment Sp ecifica tions Specifications are based on nominal measurements. 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.
54 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.
55 Index Connecting components 36 things to know before connecting 36 Connections Antennas 45 Camcorder 41 CD player 43 DVD player 42 Laserdisc 39 Minidisc player 44 RCA DSS ® Receiver 38 Second VCR .
56 Pro Logic Surround, turning of f and on 15 Programming the remote to control a cable box 31 Laserdisc 32 RCA DSS ® Receiver 33 satellite receiver 33 TV 26 VCR 28 R RCA DSS ® Receiver codes for pr.
57 Index SPEAKER button 15 Speaker terminals, matching 37 Speakers 10 balancing 10 connecting 46 placing 47 turning on and off 15, 24, 46 SPEAKERS OFF indicator 16 Specifications, equipment 52 Station.
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté THOMSON RV-3798 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du THOMSON RV-3798 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation THOMSON RV-3798, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le THOMSON RV-3798 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le THOMSON RV-3798, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du THOMSON RV-3798.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le THOMSON RV-3798. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei THOMSON RV-3798 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
