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7.  Adjustment Buttons
•  Press the Left or Right buttons to select 

among setting items in setup mode: SLEEP, 
DIMMER, SPEAKER DISTANCE, SPEAKER 
SETUP, and audio input source (ANALOG, 
OPTICAL / COAXIAL).

•  Press the Up or Down buttons to adjust the 

values when the display shows the setup you 
want to change. 

8.  SURROUND 
Selects among surround sound settings:  DOLBY
PL II EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC, DOLBY
PL II MOVIE, STEREO, DISCO, STADIUM,
THEATER, JAZZ CLUB, ARENA, 3 STEREO.

9. EQUALIZER
Selects among preset equalizer modes.  
(only available in stereo mode)

10. NIGHT
Selects among Night mode options (DRC OFF,
SOFT and ON) which compresses the volume
difference between normal voices and sounds
such as explosions. (Available only during
Dolby digital signal playback) 

11. LEVEL 
Speaker LEVEL setting and Test tone. Refer to
“Advanced Sound Control” for details.

12. SUBWOOFER
Selects among subwoofer output level (SOFT
SUBWOOFER, BALANCED SUBWOOFER,
STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL
SUBWOOFER).

13.  Number Buttons
Directly access a preset station in Tuner mode. 

14. SETUP
Enters Setup mode. Use the Left and Right
adjustment buttons to select among setup
options. (SLEEP, DIMMER, FRONT SPK
DISTANCE, CENTER SPK DISTANCE, SURROUND
SPK DISTANCE, CENTER SPK ON/OFF,
SURROUND SPK ON/OFF, DIGITAL INPUT).

15.  Operation Buttons 
In TUNER mode:
• Press the TUNER - and TUNER + keys to tune
down or up the radio frequency. 
• Press SAVE to activate the preset station
saving and press to confirm preset station
settings. 
• PLAY, RECORD, STOP and PAUSE keys are only
for easy control of external devices that are
connected to your receiver such as CD, VCR,
DVD, TAPE, etc.. The remote control currently
operates most Thomson, RCA and GE products. 

DVD / VCR / SAT / TUNER / TAPE / CD / TV
• An arrow points to the current source mode.

• Dolby Digital audio input for signal 

format.

• Dolby Pro Logic II audio output 

format.

FM / AM
•  Radio band indicator in Tuner mode. 

ST
• Tuner stereo signal detected.

OPT12
• Optical digital input detected.

COAX
• Coaxial digital input detected.

TUNED
• Tuner station detected.

• Speaker Icons.

L - Front left speaker
C - Center speaker
R - Front right speaker
LS - Left surround (rear) speaker
RS - Right surround (rear) speaker
LFE - Subwoofer speaker

SLEEP
• Unit in Sleep mode.

MEMORY
• Unit is in Tuner Preset Station mode.

KHz / MHz
•  Tuner frequency unit.

• To switch on the receiver, press the 

STANDBY/ON button on the main unit once, 
or the ON•OFF button on the remote 
control. 

•  Standby: when the receiver is in tuner 

mode, press the STANDBY/ON button once 
to enter standby mode.

On the remote control, press the ON•OFF
button twice within 2 seconds if the receiver 
is not in Tuner source mode to enter standby 
mode.

To avoid entering standby mode when 
powering up the unit, do not press the 
ON•OFF button twice within 2 seconds.

•  The receiver draws a small amount of 

electricity when in standby mode. 
Unplugging the unit from the wall 
socket will stop the draw.

When one of the source button is pressed, the
input corresponding to the name will be
activated.
The receiver acts as a switching device between
all the sources that are plugged into it.

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It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.

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 Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate this product.
This device generates and uses radio frequency
(RF) energy, and if not installed and used
properly, this equipment may cause
interference to radio and television reception.
If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception (which you can
determine by unplugging the unit), try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the 

antenna for the radio or television that is 
"receiving" the interference).

•   Move the unit away from the equipment 

that is receiving interference.

•  Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so 

that the unit and the equipment receiving 
interference are on different branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate the
interference, please consult your dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions.
Also, the Federal Communications Commission
has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To
Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference
Problems." This booklet is available from the
U.S. 
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-
00345-4 when ordering copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
manufacture.

Product: Dolby Digital Audio Receiver
Brand: RCA
Model: RT2390

Electrical current consumption
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power consumption: 135 Watts 

IMPORTER 
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de
C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

The AC power plug is
polarized (one blade is wider
than the other) and only fits
into AC power outlets one
way. If the plug won’t go into
the outlet completely, turn
the plug over and try to insert
it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a
qualified electrician to change the outlet, or
use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass
this safety feature. 
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE
SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

In the event that service should be required,
you may need both the model number and the
serial number.  In the space below, record the
date and place of purchase, and the serial
number:
Model No. 
Remote Control No. 
Date of Purchase 
Place of Purchase 
Serial No.   

This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain
service, refer to the warranty included in this
Guide

RECORD

GEFAHR EINES 

ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGS

You should recive the following items:
• One receiver unit
•  One pair of “AAA” batteries
•  One pig-tail antenna wire
• One external AM loop antenna
•  One instruction book;
•  One safety leaflet
•  One Quick Connection Guide
• One Remote Control

One set of speakers including:
•  1 set of left and right front speakers, 
•  1 centre speaker, 
•  1 subwoofer and 
• 1 set of left and right rear speakers
•  6 speaker wires including:

- 1 X green/grey striped wire for 

center speaker

- 1 X red/grey striped wire for front 

right speaker

- 1 X white/grey striped wire for front 

left speaker

- 1 X purple/grey striped wire for 

subwoofer

- 1 X blue/grey striped wire for rear 

left speaker

- 1 X gray/grey striped wire for rear 

right speaker

Insert two “AAA” (R03) batteries according to
the + and - signs in the battery compartment.
To use the remote control, point it directly at
your receiver. 

Install batteries as follows:
1. Remove battery compartment door by 

applying thumb pressure on battery door and 
then lift the door out and off the cabinet.

2. Insert 2 AAA batteries in the compartment 

and replace the compartment door.

Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as
indicated:

•  Do not connect to the AC power cords until 

all connections are completed. 

•  Do not use your set immediately after 

transferring it from a cold place to a warm 
place: there is risk of condensation.

•  Do not expose your set to water and 

excessively high temperatures.

•  After having disconnected your set, clean the 

case with a soft cloth, or with a slightly damp 
leather chamois. Never use strong solvents.

•  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.

•  Do not place the unit near other components 

that generate heat such as heating vents.

•  Allow adequate ventilation when placing 

your components in a stand.

•  Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the 

stand so heated air rising from it will not 
affect other components. If you have a 
satellite receiver, you should place it on the 
top shelf.

Front View

Side View

IN

TV

VCR

CD Player

SAT

to LINE OUT

 (T

ape Deck)

to 

AUDIO OUT

  (CD)

to AUDIO OUT (SAT)

to AUDIO OUT

(DVD)

to 

AUDIO OUT

 (TV)

to 

AUDIO OUT

 (VCR)

Tape Deck

Connect components capable of 
outputing Dolby Digital (e.g. DVD or 
SAT) or standard PCM (CD) format 
digital signals. Read section on 
"Input Signal Setting" under 
"Advanced Sound Control" carefully 
to adjust the matching input 
settings. 

If your CD player is equipped with digital optical 
jacks, use of optical cable is preferred. What you 
need is just one more optical digital connecting 
cable  (not supplied). Plug it in the digital input jack 
of the receiver and select OPTICAL on the receiver 
setting (see details under "Input Signal Setting").  
You can enjoy better sound quality brought to you by 
the optical cable. When optical cable is used, analog 
cables are still needed for recording to tape output.   

DVD

If you have a SAT receiver DVD player or CD player with a digital output, you can make use of an optical digital cable (not 
supplied) or coaxial digital cable (not supplied) to carry the audio portion of the signal and enjoy Dolby Digital sound quality. 
One optical or coaxial cable is needed for each SAT receiver, DVD player or CD player. When optical or coaxial cable is used, 
the analog audio cables are still needed if recording through a tape or VCR is desired. This receiver provides one optical and 
one coaxial digital input for the connection of your components. Please connect your components (e.g. DVD, SAT or CD) to the 
appropriate digital inputs and press DIGITAL INPUT to select the corresponding digital input source. 
Note: Optical and coax cables carry only the audio portion of the signal. A video connection must also be established for a SAT 
receiver and DVD player. 

Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3)
or PCM signals when compatible components
are connected.

TVs with RF input may need a RF modulator
(not included) for inputting audio signals.

The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM
and FM terminals on the system’s back panel. 

They must be hooked up in order to receive
clear reception.

AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor
Antenna
1. Uncoil the Antenna wire and locate the base 

end of the AM antenna.

2. Press down on the Antenna tab to open the 

terminal.

3. Inert the antenna wires into the terminal 

and release the tabs to secure the wires in 
place.

Make sure you connect all
your other electronic
components and the speakers
before plugging your receiver
into the outlet. Plug the
power cord in the wall outlet,
matching the wide blade of
the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be
sure to insert the plug completely.

To listen privately through
your audio system, use the
PHONES jack on the receiver.
However, make sure you turn
down the volume before you
put on the headphones.
Increase the volume to the
desired level after
headphones are in place.

Once headphones are connected,
“HEADPHONE DOWN MIX 2 CHANNEL” will
scroll on display. This feature automatically
converts multi-channel speaker outputs to 2
channel stereo for your listening pleasure.

•  Do not play your headset at a high volume.  

Hearing experts advise against continuous 
extended play.

•  If you experience a ringing in your ears, 

reduce volume or discontinue use.

The unit is preset to the following settings
when you first power the receiver up right out
of the box:
Function = TUNER
Volume setting = 25
Bass & treble = 0 dB
EQ - FLAT
Speaker settings: Center, surr = YES

Subwoofer = STRONG

DRC = OFF

You may restore factory setting with the
following procedures:
1. Enter SAT mode.
2. Press PRESET UP, PRESET DOWN, SOURCE 

UP to reset the unit.

All preset stations will reset to FM87.5MHz and
all receiver settings restore to default settings
as described above.

SAT / DVD / CD Player / TV

COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)
Connect to coaxial digital output of 
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible 
devices.

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)
Optical Fiber Cable 
Connect to optical digital output of 
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible 
devices.

DVD / CD / SAT

IN

RF modulator

TV

RF cable

Audio cable

The diagram shown above may varies from your actual RF 
modulator, please refer to your RF modulator manual.

Audio in

Audio out

RF in

RF out

Dolby and the double-D symbol are
registered trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

S

RS

Example 1: 
If you have connected a DVD player to the DVD
input  on the receiver, press the SOURCE
buttons on the main unit repeatedly until DVD
is selected or press DVD•6CH on the remote
control to receive the sounds and images
transmitted by the DVD.

Example 2: 
Based on the example 1, the DVD is playing , if
a VCR is connected  to the VCR input of the
receiver, press the SOURCE buttons on the
main unit repeatedly until VCR is selected or
press AUX 1 (VCR) on the remote control. The
sound from the VCR source will replace the
DVD.

You can connect up to 6 audio sources to this
amplifier:

Source button      

Corresponding connector 

(receiver front panel)  (receiver back panel)

- DVD 

DVD IN

- SAT 

SAT IN 

- TV

TV IN

- VCR

VCR IN  

- CD

CD IN 

- TAPE

TAPE IN

- FM/AM

built-in 

An arrow points to the source name selected
shown on the display. 

Example:  Press DVD to select DVD as the
source to the amplifier.

You can use your remote to control most of
RCA branded VCRs, satellites, cable boxes or
TVs.
Press the corresponding source button on the
remote control to operate options on other
components.

By default, the VOL+ / VOL- and MUTE buttons
will only control the receiver, regardless which
mode (TV, VCR, etc) the receiver is in.
By programming the volume punchthrough
function, you can also control the volume of
the TV.

To activate the volume punchthrough function,
follow the procedures below: 
1. Press and hold the VOL- button. 
2. While holding down the VOL- button, press 

one of the source buttons to select the 
source where you want to control TV volume 
at. (DVD, TV, VCR or SAT•CABLE)

3. Continue holding down the VOL- button and 

press the TV button once.

4. Release all buttons.
You should now be able to control TV volume
and mute at the selected device.

After having properly connected a source (DVD,
CD, VCR) to the receiver, you can partly control
them through the receiver.

Playing a DVD with the receiver
1. Connect a DVD player to the receiver (see 

connecting your receiver for details). 

2. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit or press 

ON•OFF on the remote control to switch on 
the receiver.

3. Press the SOURCE buttons on the main unit 

or DVD•6 CH on the remote control to select 
the DVD source.

4. Switch ON the DVD player and start 

playback.

5. Switch ON your TV.
6. Select the appropriate A/V channel on the TV 

(refer to your TV manual for details) until the 
image from the DVD player is displayed.

7. Set the sound Mode if needed (see 

"Advanced sound control" for details).
Example 1: 
To play Dolby Prologic II Movie sound, press 
the SURROUND buttons until "Dolby PL II 
MOVIE" appears on the Display and all of the 
speaker'’ icons light up.
Example 2:
LD:  You may need to select a different Audio 
Channel on your LD (refer to your LD player 
manual).

8. Adjust the volume knob accordingly. 

Turns the unit on and off. When the 
system is turned on, the unit will go to the 
mode it was in before powered off.

Displays current status of the receiver.

Selects among subwoofer sound level. 
(SOFT SUBWOOFER, BALANCED SUBWOOFER, 
STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL 
SUBWOOFER)

Selects sound source. (DVD, Tuner, Tape, VCR, 
CD, TV and SAT)

Selects digital sound processor. 
(DOLBY PL II MOVIE, STEREO, DISCO, 
STADIUM, THEATER, JAZZ CLUB, 
ARENA, 3 STEREO, DOLBY PL 
EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC)

Selects preset station in Tuner mode.

Increases and decreases volume level

Plug your headphones (not supplied) 
into it  for your private enjoyment. 
Speakers will be off when phones 
are inserted. 

Please be sure you have inserted the batteries
into the remote control. You can test it by
pressing any button.

1. ON•OFF 
Turns the receiver and other auxiliary
components on and off. (see “Using the
Remote to Control Additional Components”). 

2. Source Buttons
Selects various audio sources. 

3. VOL + / VOL -(Volume Buttons)
Adjusts the volume level.

4. CH+ / CH- (Channel Buttons) 
Selects programmed stations in TUNER mode.

5. MUTE
Mutes all audio output.

6. GO BACK / ST•MONO
• Selects between Stereo and Mono sound in 

Tuner mode.

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