USER'S

GUIDE
RV-9900
RV-9950

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
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 Safety Information

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

WARNING WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
DO NOT OPEN
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER To reduce fire or shock
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. hazard, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.

This symbol indicates This symbol

"dangerous voltage" inside indicates important
the product that presents a instructions accompanying
risk of electric shock or the product.
personal injury.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match

wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.

Operate audio/video receiver only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal

house power).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

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 Table of Contents

First Things First ........................................................ 3

Operating the Receiver ........................................... 9

Tuning the Receiver ....................................................................... 10
Storing Stations in Memory ........................................................... 10
Preset Scanning .............................................................................. 11
Balancing the Speaker System ....................................................... 12
Using Swap Audio .......................................................................... 13

TOUR OF THE RECEIVER ................................................ 15

Front Panel ..................................................................................... 16
Front Panel Displays ....................................................................... 18
Remote Control .............................................................................. 19
Back Panel ...................................................................................... 24

Programming the Remote ................................... 25

Programming the Remote ............................................................. 26
Programming the Remote to Control a TV................................... 26
Programming the Remote to Control a VCR ................................ 28
Programming the Remote to Control An Audio Component .....30
Programming the Remote to Control a Cable Box ..................... 32
Programming the Remote to Control a Laserdisc Player ............ 34
Programming the Remote to Control A Satellite ........................ 35
Programming the AUX button on the Remote ............................ 35

Appendix A: Connecting Your Receiver ......... 37

Connecting a TV and a VCR ........................................................... 39
Connecting a Satellite Receiver ..................................................... 40
Connecting a Laserdisc Player ....................................................... 41
Connecting a Second VCR.............................................................. 42
Connecting a Camcorder or Video Camera .................................. 43
Connecting a Compact Disc Player ................................................ 44
Connecting a Tape Deck or Minidisc Player .................................. 45
Connecting Antennas .................................................................... 46
Connecting Speakers ..................................................................... 47

Appendix B: Speaker Placement ......................... 50

Appendix C: Troubleshooting Guide ............... 51

Appendix D: Care and Cleaning .......................... 52

Appendix E: FCC Information .............................. 53

Appendix F: Limited Warranty .......................... 54

Appendix G: Equipment Specifications ............ 55

Appendix H: Preset Station List Form .............. 56

Index .............................................................................. 57

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 First Things First

Hi, my name is kim …

...and I wrote this user manual along with the help of the 1 First Things First
engineers, designers and product managers. We worked

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hard to make sure that you have a rewarding experience
using this RCA A/V receiver.

read the first four chapters

2 Operating the Receiver

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The first section of this owner’s manual shows you how to
use your audio receiver for the first time. The next three
sections tell you about using the receiver’s controls and 3
3 Tour of the receiver
programming the remote. Use the last sections of the
manual to connect your receiver to other components
and as a general reference. If you have a specific question,
refer to the table of contents or the index. Call RCA
Consumer Relations for further questions. (see back cover) 4 Programming the Remote

PLEASE READ THE NOTES IN THE TEXT

The engineers and designers gave me some great tips
about this audio/video receiver. When a tip applies to the
information on a page, I included it in a note box at the
bottom of the page.

READ ME…
Note boxes like this one
contain helpful and interesting
information about using your
audio receiver.

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Step 1: Unpack the Receiver

Unpack the receiver and the accessories. The
accessories packed with the receiver include the
RCA Remote (CRK67A1), 4 AAA cell batteries, an
AM loop antenna, an FM “T” antenna, one paired
(red/white) stereo cable, one single (yellow) video
cable and Important Safeguards.

Step 2: Connect the Receiver

Before you plug in and turn on your audio/video
receiver, connect the receiver to the components
in your system and connect the speakers.
The next two sections show how to connect the
receiver to a TV and a VCR . If you are going to
connect the receiver to a laserdisc player or other
component, see Appendix A: Connecting the
Receiver.
For information on connecting your speakers, see
Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver. For two
suggestions on placing your speakers for the best
sound, see Appendix B: Speaker Placement.

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TV and VCR connection

(TV without Audio output Jacks)

This connection provides

• stereo or surround sound from TV
programs broadcast in stereo If your TV has more than one video
• stereo, surround sound or mono sound input, make sure the VCR and VIDEO
from a VCR buttons tune the TV to the same
channel that the receiver monitor
• viewing one channel on TV while
out is plugged into.
recording another channel
Refer to the TV’s user’s guide for
more information.
To use this connection, you must
have For additional video device
connections, refer to Appendix A.
• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable
• (2) coaxial cables CABLE
IN
BOX
OUT
OR ANTENNA
To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the IN FROM ANT
diagram to the right. VCR IN CH3
CH4
OUT
OUT TO TV
VIDEO R L

Using This Connection

To watch TV programs
TV
1. Turn off the VCR.
2. Press TV and tune to a channel.
CABLE /
ANTENNA
To watch or play a tape on the VCR
1. Press VCR1 on your remote
2. Press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another AUDIO

VIDEO
RECEIVER
1. Press VCR1 on your remote and tune to IN
VCR
OUT
VIDEO
IN
MONITOR
OUT

a channel.
2. Begin recording.
CD TAPE TV VCR VIDEO SUB
3. Make sure TV/VCR switch on the IN OUT IN OUT WOOFER

VCR is set to TV.

4. Press TV and tune to a channel.
AUDIO

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TV and VCR
(TV with Audio output Jacks)

This connection provides

• stereo or surround sound from TV
If your TV has more than one video
programs broadcast in stereo
input, make sure the VCR and VIDEO
• stereo, surround sound or mono buttons tune the TV to the same
sound from a VCR channel that the receiver monitor
• viewing one channel on TV while out is plugged into.
recording another channel
Refer to the TV’s user’s guide for
more information.
To use this connection, you For additional video device
must have connections, refer to Appendix A.
• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable
• (2) coaxial cables
CABLE
IN
BOX
OUT
OR ANTENNA
To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the
IN FROM ANT
diagram to the right. VCR IN CH3
CH4
OUT
OUT TO TV
VIDEO R L

Using This Connection

To watch TV programs TV
1. Turn off the VCR. VIDEO
INPUT

2. Press TV and tune to a channel.

RIGHT

OUT AUDIO IN
To watch or play a tape on the VCR S-VIDEO
CABLE /
L/
MONO ANTENNA
1. Press VCR1 on your remote
2. Press PLAY.

AUDIO
To record one program and watch RECEIVER VIDEO

VCR VIDEO MONITOR

another IN OUT

1. Press VCR1 on your remote and

tune to a channel. CD
IN
TAPE
OUT
TV
IN
VCR
OUT
VIDEO SUB
WOOFER

2. Begin recording.
3. Make sure TV/VCR switch on the
VCR is set to TV. AUDIO

4. Press TV and tune to a channel.

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Step 3: Put Batteries in the Remote

1. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of
the remote.
2. Insert the 4 AAA batteries, matching the + and - ends of
each battery with the symbols in the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.

Step 4: Plug in the receiver

Before you plug in the receiver, connect the other
components and speakers.
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.

Step 5: Turn on the receiver

Press the POWER button on the receiver, the POWER button
on the remote or any device button on the remote.

Read on…
The next section tells you how to
operate the receiver. Then, read
the section that takes you on a
tour of the receiver and
remote control.

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If you have questions …

…about the front panel or remote control buttons as you 1 First Things First
go through this section, refer to Chapter 3, Tour of the

➣
Receiver.

2 Operating the Receiver

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3 Tour of the receiver

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4 Programming the Remote

Important:
In order to safeguard your
hearing, turn the volume down
before turning on your receiver.
Also, unless otherwise specified,
the buttons mentioned in this
chapter are on the remote control.

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Tuning the Receiver

1. Push the FM/AM button on the receiver (or the AM•FM
button on the remote) to activate the tuner.
2. Press the FM/AM button on the receiver (or the AM•FM
button on the remote) again to select the FM or AM band.

Tuning

Press the FF on your remote button to move up the AM or FM

band.
Press the REW button on your remote to move down the AM
or FM band.

Auto Tuning

Use the AUTO feature to automatically search for stations of

sufficient strength.
Press AUTO on your receiver (or the INPUT•SEEK button on
your remote) to put the receiver into AUTO mode. “AUTO”
appears in the display. Press TUNING up or down button on
the receiver to search. The tuner finds and stops on the next
station whose frequency is strong enough to be received. To
continue the search, press TUNING up or down button again.

Storing Stations in Memory

You can store up to 30 AM and FM stations. These stations can

be stored in random order.

To Store a Station
1. Press the FM/AM button on the receiver (or the AM•FM
button on the remote) to turn on the receiver.
2. Select the band—FM or AM.
3. Select the station you want to store in memory using the
methods described above. If the Memory indicator on the
display turns off before you
4. Press the PROGRAM button on the remote. “MEMORY”
preset your station selection,
blinks in the display. While “MEMORY” is blinking, press press PROGRAM again.
number buttons on the remote for the station. If the receiver is disconnected
For stations 1, 2 or 3 press 0, then press 1, 2, or 3. For from its power source, the preset
stations 4 through 30, press the numbers directly. stations are maintained in
memory for up to 7 days.

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To 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 CHAN UP on your remote to tune to the next preset
station or CHAN DOWN to tune to the previous preset
station.

Preset Scanning

Use the PRESET SCAN button on the receiver’s front panel to

review the preset stations stored in the tuner’s memory.
“PRESET” and the station’s location in memory appear in the
display. The tuner automatically scans all preset stations in
order, pausing at each one for approximately
5 seconds.
When the tuner reaches the station you want, press PRESET
SCAN to stop the scanning. If the scan is not interrupted, the
tuner reviews all preset stations in order, stopping at the
point where the scan began.

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Balancing the Speaker System

To reproduce sound effects as they were intended, the
speakers must be correctly balanced.
To balance the speakers using the test tone, all speakers must
be connected to your receiver. Your receiver must be in the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby 3 Stereo Mode.

To balance the speakers

1. Press the TEST TONE button on the receiver front panel. The
front panel displays show the current settings as the receiver
generates “pink noise” and applies it automatically at
2-second intervals to the left main channel, center channel,
right main channel, and left and right rear channels
(simultaneously), in that order.
2. As the pink noise is generated, go to the spot in the room
where you are most likely to be when listening to your
system. The rear Surround sound and center speaker should
be adjusted to equal the level of output from the left and
right main speakers.
3. Make adjustments by pressing the REAR•CENTER button,
and then the + or -button on your remote control. The
output from the selected speaker(s) is adjusted accordingly.
The adjustments will be indicated on the receiver’s display as
they are made.
Each time you press the + or - button on your remote
control to adjust a channel, the receiver provides you with
2 more seconds of pink noise to that channel before moving
on to the next. Also, the front panel displays reflect your
adjustments.
4. Press the TEST TONE button again to end the test.
You may not need to check or adjust these levels again unless
you move your system, rearrange the speakers, or change your
preferred seating location in the room.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories

Fine tuning is best performed
Licensing Corporation. with the remote control so that
adjustments can be made from
“Dolby,” the double-D symbol , and “Pro Logic” are the viewing or listening area.
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Using Swap 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.

To Use Swap Audio

When you are watching TV and turn on PIP, you can turn on
another video source and swap the sound from the large
picture coming from the TV to the small picture coming from
the other video source.
1. Press TV on the remote to turn on the TV and put the
receiver in TV mode.
2. Press the PIP button. The empty PIP appears on the screen.
3. Activate a video source for the PIP. The picture from the
video source appears in the PIP.
4. Press TV.
5. Change to the TV channel you want to watch on the
large screen.
6. Press SWAP AUDIO to swap the sound between the large
picture and the small picture.
7. To swap the video between the large picture and the small
picture, use the SWAP PIP button on the remote.
If you swap the TV picture to the PIP and the other video
source to the large picture, you may not be able to swap
the audio.

To Change the Video Source and swap

the audio

If you want to change the video source for the PIP and want
to be able to use SWAP AUDIO:
1. Turn off PIP.
2. Change the video source to another video component
connected to the receiver.
3. Press TV to watch the TV. The Swap Audio feature may not
work with all TV brands with the
4. Press PIP. The video source appears in the PIP. The video
PIP feature.
from the TV appears in the large picture.
If your TV has a PIP feature, see
5. Press SWAP AUDIO to swap the audio as you want. the TV’s user’s guide for
instructions for using it.

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Buttons and connections

This section describes the receiver’s controls
1 First Things First
and connections, including:

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• The front panel
• The front panel display
• The remote control
2 Operating the Receiver

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• The back panel

3 Tour of the Receiver

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4 Programming the Remote

As you operate the receiver, use

the displays on the receiver’s
front panel and the on-screen
displays as references when you
select options and adjust the
sound to your satisfaction.

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MASTER VOLUME
14 16
12 18

10 20
REMOTE
SENSOR 8 22

POWER

6 24

4 26
STANDBY/ON PRESET SCAN TUNING
AU TO
2 28

0 30
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

BALANCE BASS TREBLE

PHONES

CD TAPE FM/AM TV VCR VIDEO

L R MIN MAX MIN MAX

PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO CENTER MODE HALL TEST TONE BY PASS

SPEAKERS

Front Panel
AUTO Selects auto tuning mode or manual tuning mode.
BALANCE Adjusts the sound from the left and right speakers.

BASS Adjusts the bass listening level.

BYPASS Turns off the Surround circuitry. Sound is generated

without effects—conventional stereo.
CD Selects the CD player input.
CENTER MODE Lets you select a center mode when using
Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo:
Normal Select if you are using a small center speaker. This
is the recommended mode.
Wide Select if the center speaker is large or the same as
the left and right speakers. The full range of Center
Channel is routed to the center speaker.
Phantom Select when there is no center speaker. The
signal intended for the center speaker is divided equally
between the left and right main speakers. Phantom mode
is not available in 3 Stereo mode.

3 STEREO Turns on Dolby Pro Logic surround sound

without Surround sound speakers and is suggested for video,
home theater, TV and some music. Recommended mode if not
using surround speakers.

PRO LOGIC Turns on Dolby Pro Logic surround sound with

Surround sound speakers and is suggested for video, home
theater, TV and some music. This is the recommended mode if
you have all speakers.

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FM/AM Activates the tuner and selects the band.

HALL Turns on Sound system without a center speaker and is

suggested for classical music, jazz and other music.

MASTER VOLUME Increases or decreases the volume.

PHONES Provides a connection for headphones.

POWER Turns the receiver on or off.

PRESET SCAN Lets you review the preset stations.

SPEAKERS Turns the speakers on and off.

TAPE Selects the tape player as input.

TEST TONE Turns on “pink” noise so that you can balance

the speakers. Press again to turn off.
TREBLE Adjusts the treble listening level.

TUNING DOWN Moves down the selected FM/AM band.

TUNING UP Moves up the selected FM/AM band.

TV Selects the TV as input.

VCR Selects VCR as input.

VIDEO Selects the video equipment input (satellite,

camcorder, etc.)

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REC
TUNED STEREO MUTE MEMORY PRESET
DOLBY SURROUND AUTO
PRO•LOGIC DELAY
DOLBY 3 STEREO FM TIME mS
AM REAR dB
CENTER MODE
MHz ch
kHz CENTER
NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM
HALL
BYPASS SPEAKERS OFF

Front Panel Displays

The receiver’s display panel shows the current status of the
receiver and choices for some commands.

Status Indicators
AUTO Searches for AM or FM stations of sufficient signal
strength.
DOLBY 3 STEREO Dolby 3 Stereo mode is turned on.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND Dolby Pro Logic
Surround mode is turned on.
CENTER LEVEL
DELAY TIME
HALL Hall mode is turned on.
KHz An AM station is selected.
MEMORY The receiver is memorizing the frequency of the
selected station.
MHz An FM station is selected.
MUTE The sound is muted. The MUTE symbol turns on in the
front panel display when the sound is muted.
NORMAL Normal mode is turned on.
PHANTOM Phantom mode is turned on.
PRESET A preset channel is channel selected.
REAR LEVEL
SPEAKERS OFF The speakers are turned off.
STEREO An FM stereo signal is being received.
TUNED The tuner had found a strong frequency in a search.
WIDE Wide mode is turned on.

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Remote Control
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. •
VCR1 DSS CABLE TV
POWER
The remote control operates on 4 AAA batteries, included
with your system. Install them before attempting to operate •
VCR2 LD CD

the remote. Be sure to match the + and - ends of each battery

to the symbols shown in the remote’s battery compartment. AM FM• TAPE AUX

REW PLAY FF

Basic Controls
REC STOP PAUSE

MUTE Turns off the receiver’s sound. Press again to restore
the sound. •
GUIDE RDM CHAN SKIP

POWER Turns the AM/FM receiver off with two presses. If

you have multiple components turned on and not the AM/FM

VOL

VOL
receiver, pressing POWER once turns off the last component
turned on. Pressing POWER again turns off all components.
VOL UP and DOWN Increases or decreases the volume. MUTE CHAN •
PREV CH DISC

1 2 3

Receiver Controls 4 5 6
AM•FM Activates the tuner and toggles between the AM 7 8 9
band and the FM band.
INPUT SEEK • 0
ANTENNA
CTR MODE Changes the Center mode when using Dolby
Pro-Logic Surround or Dolby 3 Stereo surround modes. Press DISPLAY •
CLEAR RESET REP DELAY
once and the current mode appears. Press again to change
the mode. CH CTRL

DELAY/CH CTRL Selects the amount of Surround Sound delay MENU TV MENU
between the main and rear speakers. When using Dolby Pro MOVE
Logic Surround mode, choose from 15, 20 or 30 milliseconds. PROGRAM

Press once and the current setting appears. Press again to PIP – + SWAP PIP
change the setting.
CTR MODE
SURROUND Lets you select a Surround Mode: Dolby •CTR
AR
RE

Pro Logic Surround, Dolby 3-Stereo or Hall. Press once and the
SU

ND

BY-PASS SWAP LEVEL RROU

current mode appears. Press again to change the mode. AUDIO

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SWAP AUDIO Swaps the audio only from the large picture to
the small picture when you are watching TV and using
picture-in-picture (PIP).

Surround Sound Level Controls

+ Increases the volume in rear and center speakers.

- Decreases the volume in rear and center speaker.
BY-PASS Turns on ByPass mode, which cancels all Surround
sound modes. Sound is generated without effects.
REAR•CTR LEVEL Adjusts the balance level of the rear and
center speakers. Press once for Center. Press again for Rear.

Receiver/Tuner Controls

CHAN UP and DOWN Tunes the receiver to the next or

previous preset station stored in the receiver’s memory.
FF Lets you manually move up the AM/FM band.
INPUT•SEEK Selects auto tuning or manual tuning mode.
MENU/PROGRAM Stores the selected station in the
receiver’s memory.
Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed.
REW Lets you manually move down the AM/FM band.

TV Controls

+ On some RCA TV models, used to adjust menu controls.

- On some RCA TV models, used to adjust menu controls.
ANTENNA Changes the antenna input.
DELAY/CH CTRL In some RCA TV models, lets you control the
channel that appears in the PIP window.
CHAN UP and DOWN Tunes the TV channel up and down.
CLEAR Removes any menu from the screen.
DISPLAY Displays channel information.
GUIDE•RDM For some models, brings up 12 small pictures
(previews of the next 12 channels in the channel list). Press
again to turn off channel guide. You can program the remote to
operate many other brands of
INPUT•SEEK For some TV models, toggles through the audio and video components. See
available input sources. Chapter 4, Programming the
Remote for details.

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MENU/PROGRAM For some models, stores channels in the

TV’s memory.
MOVE arrows In some models, when using PIP, moves the
small picture to another corner of the screen. Also, used for
menu navigation in some TV models.
Number Buttons Let you enter channel numbers and time
settings when needed.
PIP Turns on and off picture-in-picture on most RCA TV
models with PIP.
POWER Turns the TV off.
PREV CH•DISC Returns to the previous channel.
RESET•REP Returns picture quality controls to their
original settings.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV waits
30 seconds before returning to the original channel. Press
repeatedly to increase the time.
SWAP PIP Swaps the main picture in the PIP window.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode.
TV MENU Displays the TV’s on-screen menus.

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.
FF Fast forwards a tape. Also, searches forward while a tape
is playing.
INPUT•SEEK For some VCR models, selects line input
or tuner.
MENU/PROGRAM Displays the on-screen
programming menus.
Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed.
PAUSE Pauses a tape.
PLAY Plays a tape.
If you have questions about the
POWER Turns the VCR off. use of the remote buttons with
PREV CH•DISC Returns to the previous channel. another component, refer to the
component’s user’s guide.
REC Records a tape.

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REW Rewinds a tape. Also, searches backward while a tape

is playing.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV waits
30 seconds before returning to the original channel. Press
repeatedly to increase the time.
STOP Stops a tape.
VCR1 Turns on the VCR and puts the remote in VCR1 mode.
VCR2•LD For some VCR models, if programmed, turns on a
second VCR and puts the remote in VCR2 mode.

LaserDisc Player Controls

AUX If programmed, turns on another laserdisc player brand

and puts the remote in laserdisc mode.
CHAN up and down Changes to the next higher or lower
track on the laserdisc.
FF Scans forward on the laserdisc.
Number Buttons Let you change to a specific track.
PAUSE Pauses the laserdisc.
PLAY Plays a laserdisc.
POWER Turns the laserdisc player off.
REW Scans backward on the laserdisc.
STOP Stops the laserdisc.
VCR2•LD For some laserdisc models, if programmed, turns on
the laserdisc player and puts the remote in laserdisc mode.

CD Player Controls

AUX If programmed, turns on another CD player brand and

puts the remote in CD mode.
CD Turns on the CD player and puts the remote in CD mode.
CLEAR Clears an entry when programming the CD player.
DISPLAY In some CD models, lets you switch between the
number track information and time information.
GUIDE•RDM Activates the Random function, which plays a
random selection of tracks from one or all CDs.
FF Moves forward through the CD one track at a time.
MENU/PROGRAM Programs the CD Changer to play up to 32
tracks in any order you choose.

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Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed.

PAUSE Pauses the CD.
PLAY Plays the CD.
PREV CH•DISC Selects a disc to be played. Press PREV
CH•DISC and then the CD number using the number buttons.
RESET•REP Repeats a track, a CD or an entire program. Press
once to repeat the currently playing track, twice for the CD or
program, and three times to turn the function off.
REW Moves backward through the CD one track at a time.
STOP Stops the CD from playing.

Tape Deck Controls

AUX If programmed, turns on another tape deck brand and

puts the remote in tape deck mode.
FF Fast forwards the tape.
Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed.
PAUSE Pauses the tape.
PLAY Plays the tape.
POWER Turns the tape player off.
REW Rewinds the tape.

Satellite Receiver Controls

AUX If programmed, turns on another satellite receiver

brand and puts the remote in satellite receiver mode.
CHAN up and down Tunes to the next or previous channel
when watching TV through the satellite receiver.
Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed.
POWER Turns the satellite receiver off.

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.

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ANTENNA

VIDEO
FM
VCR VIDEO MONITOR
IN OUT IN OUT

AM
LOOP

CD TAPE TV VCR VIDEO SUB SPEAKERS (8Ω)

IN OUT IN OUT WOOFER

L R L
CENTER SPEAKER (8Ω)

R R L

AUDIO REAR SPEAKERS (8 Ω)

Back Panel
AUDIO Connections Provides audio connections for
components such as a VCR, TV, CD player, laserdisc 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. Sends a signal to
the subwoofer.

VIDEO Connections Provides video connections for the

video portion of another component such as a VCR, TV or
satellite receiver.

IN Provides video input from another video component.

OUT Sends video output to another video component

such as a VCR.

Monitor Out Sends video output to the TV.

REAR SPEAKERS Provides connection for the rear Surround

Sound speakers.

CENTER SPEAKER Provides connection to the center

speaker.
FM Provides connection for an FM antenna.

AM LOOP Provides connection for an AM antenna.

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If you want to use the remote

with your TV or other 1 First Things First
component…

➣
The remote already works with most other RCA, GE and
ProScan TVs and VCRs. However, you can program the
remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs,
VCRs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and audio 2 Operating the Receiver
equipment.

➣
3 Tour of the Receiver

➣
4 Programming the Remote

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Programming the Remote

You can program the 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 the Remote to Control

a TV

To determine whether you need to program the

remote, turn on the TV, point the remote at the TV’s
remote sensor and press TV. Then, press the POWER, or
CHAN UP or DOWN button to see if the TV responds to
the remote commands. If not, you need to program the
remote.
Follow these steps to program your remote to control
your TV:
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Look up your TV brand and code number(s) in
the code list on the next page or on the code
sheet packed with your remote.
3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote.
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release the TV button, then press POWER to
see if the TV responds to the remote
commands. If not, try pressing TV
then POWER.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code
listed for your TV brand until the TV responds
to the remote commands.

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands shown.
If a battery is removed from the
battery compartment of the
remote control, all control key
functions will return to the
original mode.

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Remote TV Codes

Admiral ........................................ 005 JC Penney ........... 000, 008, 011, 019, Radio Shack ....... 000, 021, 025, 036,
Amtron ......................................... 064 027, 040, 068, 077, 086, 088 037, 059, 064, 078

Akai ...................................... 002, 103 Jensen .................................. 011, 027 RCA ..................... 000, 006, 011, 019,
JVC ...................... 012, 024, 036, 037, 027, 034, 038, 044, 046, 088,
A-Mark ......................................... 102 100, 101, 109
040, 048, 051, 074
Anam .................................... 104, 105 Realistic ........................................ 021
Kawasho ..................... 002, 011, 027
Anam National .................... 038, 106 Sampo .................................. 011, 027
Kenwood ............ 006, 011, 014, 027
AOC .................... 011, 019, 027, 088, Samsung ............. 006, 011, 014, 015,
107 Kloss Novabeam ................. 035, 043
019, 027, 036, 037, 077, 110
Bell & Howell .............................. 005 KTV ............................................... 078
Sanyo .. 017, 021, 039, 056, 057, 058
Candle ......................... 011, 027, 033 Loewe ........................................... 013
Scott ............................ 028, 037, 064
Citizen ................. 011, 027, 033, 064 Luxman ................................ 011, 027
Sears ................... 000, 006, 011, 014,
Colortyme ................... 011, 027, 084 LXI ....................... 000, 013, 018, 021, 017, 018, 021, 023, 027, 039,
023, 054 040, 041, 051, 071, 083, 095
Concerto .............................. 011, 027
Magnavox .......... 006, 007, 010, 011, Sharp .................. 011, 020, 025, 027,
Contec/Cony ...... 036, 037, 040, 042, 013, 016, 027, 033, 035, 043, 037, 052, 053, 059, 060, 108
064 049, 066, 087, 089
Signature ............................. 005, 094
Craig ............................................. 064 Marants ........................................ 013
Sony .............................................. 002
Curtis Mathes ............ 000, 011, 015, Marantz .............. 011, 013, 027, 069
027, 037 Soundesign ................. 011, 027, 033
Memorex ...................................... 005
CXC ............................................... 064 Sylvania .............. 006, 007, 010, 011,
MGA ................... 006, 011, 014, 019, 013, 016, 027, 033, 035, 043,
Daewoo ............... 011, 019, 027, 112 022, 027, 041, 056, 061, 068 049, 066, 087, 089
Daytron ................................ 011, 027 Mitsubishi .......... 006, 011, 014, 019, Symphonic ........................... 064, 076
Dimensia ...................................... 000 022, 027, 041, 055, 056, 061, 068
Tatung .......................................... 038
Electrohome ...... 006, 011, 014, 027, MTC ............................. 011, 019, 027
Technics ........................................ 012
038, 061, 068 Multivision ................................... 081
Techwood ............................ 011, 027
Emerson ............. 011, 026, 027, 028, NAD ...................................... 018, 023
029, 030, 031, 032, 037, 042, Teknika ............... 011, 019, 027, 033,
053, 064, 065, 067, 075, 076, NEC ..................... 011, 014, 019, 027, 036, 037, 040, 066
078, 079, 094, 095, 096 038, 084
Telecaption .................................. 090
Envision ................................ 011, 027 Panasonic ... 012, 013, 038, 086, 111
TMK ...................................... 011, 027
Fisher ................... 017, 021, 039, 041 Philco .................. 006, 007, 010, 011,
013, 016, 019, 027, 033, 035, Toshiba ............... 018, 021, 023, 040,
Funai ............................................. 064 037, 038, 043, 087, 089 071, 077, 085, 090
GE ....................... 000, 008, 009, 011, Philips ................. 002, 006, 007, 010, ............................................... 008, 009
012, 027, 038, 068, 086, 089, 091 011, 013, 016, 033, 035, 037, Victor ............................................ 051
Goldstar ............. 003, 004, 006, 011, 038, 043, 066, 073 Vidtech ................................. 019, 027
019, 027, 037, 050 Pioneer ............... 011, 027, 045, 062, Wards ................. 000, 005, 006, 007,
Hallmark .............................. 011, 027 093 008, 009, 010, 011, 013, 019,
Hitachi ................ 009, 011, 027, 036, Portland .............. 011, 019, 027, 037 025, 027, 028, 035, 043, 059,
037, 040, 047, 048, 063, 080, ProScan ........................................ 000 066, 076, 082, 089
094, 097, 098 Yamaha ............... 006, 014, 019, 027
Proton ................. 011, 027, 037, 072
Infinity ......................................... 013 Zenith ................................... 001, 099
Quasar ......................... 012, 038, 092
JBL ................................................. 013

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Programming the Remote to Control

a VCR

To determine whether you need to program the

remote, turn on the VCR, point the remote at the VCR’s
remote sensor, and press VCR1. Then, press the POWER
or CHAN UP or DOWN button to see if the VCR responds
to the remote commands. If not, you need to program
the remote.
Follow these steps to program your remote to control
your VCR:
1. Turn on the VCR.
2. Look up your VCR brand and code number(s)
in the code list on the next page or on the
code sheet packed with your remote.
3. Press and hold the VCR1 button on
the remote.
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release the VCR1 button, then press POWER
to see if the VCR responds to the remote
commands. If not, try pressing VCR1
then POWER.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code
listed for your VCR brand until the VCR
responds to the remote commands.

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands shown.
To program the VCR2•LD button
to control a second VCR, follow
these steps but use the
VCR2•LD button instead of the
VCR1 button.

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Remote VCR Codes

Admiral ....................................... 006 Kenwood ......... 002, 014, 016, 030, Sanyo ................................... 002, 012
Aiwa ............................................ 015 044, 046
Scott ................. 004, 013, 041, 049,
Akai .................. 003, 017, 022, 023, KLH .............................................. 073 068
063, 066 Lloyd’s ......................................... 015 Sears ................. 002, 005, 009, 012,
Audio Dynamics ................. 014, 016 Logik ............................................ 031 018, 019, 035, 043, 048
Bell & Howell ............................. 002 Magnavox .......... 008, 029, 053, 056 Sharp ................ 006, 024, 027, 039,
045
Broksonic .................................... 010 Marantz ........... 002, 008, 014, 016,
029, 030, 044, 046, 061 Shintom .............. 017, 026, 031, 055
Candle .............. 007, 009, 013, 044,
045, 046, 052 Marta ........................................... 009 Signature .................................... 015
Canon .................................. 008, 053 MEI ............................................... 008 Sony ............................ 017, 026, 038
Capehart ..................................... 001 Memorex ............ 008, 009, 012, 015 Sylvania ............ 008, 015, 029, 053,
056
Citizen .............. 007, 009, 013, 044, MGA .................................... 004, 027
045, 046, 052 Symphonic .................................. 015
Midland ....................................... 032
Colortyme ................................... 014 Tandy ................................... 002, 015
Minolta ............................... 005, 035
Craig .................................... 007, 012 Tashiko ........................................ 009
Mitsubishi ........ 004, 005, 027, 035,
Curtis Mathes .. 000, 007, 008, 014, 040 Tatung ......................................... 030
015, 044, 046, 053, 064, 067
Montgomery Ward .................... 006 Teac ............................ 015, 030, 069
Daewoo .............. 013, 045, 052, 076
MTC ..................................... 007, 015 Technics ....................................... 008
dbx ....................................... 014, 016
Multitech ........... 007, 015, 031, 032 Teknika ............... 008, 009, 015, 021
Dimensia ..................................... 000
NEC ................... 002, 014, 016, 030, TMK ............................................. 067
Dynatech ..................................... 015 044, 046, 059, 061, 064 Toshiba ............. 005, 013, 019, 048,
Electrohome ............................... 027 Panasonic ........... 008, 053, 075, 077 049
Emerson ........... 008, 009, 010, 013, Pentax ........................ 005, 035, 044 Totevision ........................... 007, 009
015, 020, 023, 027, 034, 041,
Pentex Research + ..................... 046 Unitech ........................................ 007
042, 047, 049, 057, 062, 065,
067, 068, 070 Philco .................. 008, 029, 053, 056 Vector Research ........ 014, 016, 044
Fisher ................ 002, 012, 018, 019, Philips .................................. 008, 029 Victor ........................................... 016
043, 048, 058 Pioneer ....................... 005, 016, 050 Video Concepts ......... 014, 016, 044
Funai ............................................ 015 Portland ..................... 044, 045, 052 Videosonic .................................. 007
GE ..................... 000, 007, 008, 032, ProScan ....................................... 000 Wards ............... 005, 006, 007, 008,
037, 053 009, 012, 013, 015, 025, 027, 031,
Quartz ......................................... 002 035
Goldstar ............. 009, 014, 046, 060
Quasar ................................. 008, 053 Yamaha ............ 002, 014, 016, 030,
Harman Kardon ......................... 014
RCA ................... 000, 005, 007, 008, 046
Hitachi ................ 005, 015, 035, 036 028, 035, 037, 054, 069 Zenith ................. 011, 017, 026, 072
Instant Replay ............................ 008 Radio Shack/Realistic ...... 002, 006,
JCL ................................................ 008 008, 009, 012, 015, 019, 027,
043, 053
JC Penney ......... 002, 005, 007, 008,
014, 016, 030, 035, 051, 053 Samsung ........... 007, 013, 022, 032,
042
JVC .................... 002, 014, 016, 030,
046, 074 Sansui .................................. 016, 071

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Programming the Remote to Control An

Audio Component

To 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, TAPE for a
tape player, etc. Then, press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN. If
the component doesn’t respond, the remote needs to be
programmed. Use the codes in the code list on the next page
or on the sheet packed with your remote.
Follow these steps to program your remote to control your
audio component:
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up the brand and corresponding code number
in the code list on the next page or on the code
sheet packed with your remote.
3. Press and hold the component button on
the remote.
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release the component button, then press POWER
to see if the component responds to the remote
commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the
component button, then POWER again.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed
for the brand of your component until the
component responds to the remote commands.

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands shown.

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AUDIO Codes
ads: AMP .................... 001 RCA: AMP .................... 024
Aiwa: CD ....................... 060 AM/FM ................ 003
CD ....... 007, 043, 044
Akai: AMP ............ 002, 008 TAPE ................... 006
Denon: CD ....................... 057 PHONO ............... 005
AUX ............ 004, 054
Dynamic Bass: AM/FM ................ 029
CD ....................... 025 Realistic: CD ............... 063, 066
TAPE ........... 026, 027 Sansui: CD ....................... 045
PHONO ............... 028
Scott: CD ....................... 066
Emerson: CD ....................... 066 TAPE ........... 055, 056
Fisher AMP .................... 023 Sherwood: AMP ............. 011,013
CD ....................... 067
Sony: AMP .................... 021
Hitachi: CD ....................... 063 AM/FM ................ 049
JVC: AMP ............ 016, 058 CD ....................... 046
AM/FM ........ 030, 035 TAPE ........... 048, 053
CD ....................... 032 PHONO ............... 047
TAPE ........... 033, 034 Teac: AMP .................... 010
AUX .................... 031 CD ....................... 069
Kenwood: AMP ............ 017, 074 Technics: AM/FM ................ 052
AM/FM ................ 074 CD ....................... 050
CD ....... 067, 070, 077 TAPE ................... 051
TAPE ........... 071, 072
PHONO ............... 073 Yamaha: AMP ............ 018, 019
Kyocera: AMP .................... 009
Lotte (NEC): CD ....................... 075
Magnavox: AMP .................... 065
AM/FM ................ 065
CD ....................... 061
Marantz: AMP ............ 022, 076
AM/FM ................ 076
CD ....................... 068
Mitsubishi: AMP ............ 015, 059
AM/FM ................ 059
Nakamichi: AMP .................... 020
Onkyo: AM/FM ................ 082
CD ....................... 078
TAPE ........... 080, 081
PHONO ............... 079
Panasonic: AMP .................... 012
AM/FM ................ 038
CD ............... 036, 083
TAPE ................... 037
Philips: AMP .................... 062
AM/FM ................ 062
CD ....................... 061
Pioneer: AMP .................... 014
AM/FM ................ 042
CD ....................... 039
TAPE ........... 040, 041

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Programming the Remote to Control a

Cable Box

Refer to the cable box connection page or contact your cable

company to hook up your cable box. You may be able to
program the remote for your remote controllable cable box.
Use the codes in the code list on the right or on the sheet
packed with your remote.
1. Turn on the cable box.
2. Look up the cable box brand and its code
number(s) in the code list on the next page or on
the code sheet packed with the remote.
3. Press and hold the DSS•CABLE button on
the remote.
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release the DSS•CABLE button, then press POWER
or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the cable box
responds to the remote commands. If not, try
pressing DSS•CABLE, then POWER again to see if
the cable box responds.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed
for the brand of your cable box until the cable box
responds to the remote commands.

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands shown.

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Remote Controllable
Cable Box Codes

ABC ...................... 022, 046, 053, 054 Tocom ......... 017, 021, 049, 050, 055
Anvision ............................... 007, 008 Unika ........................... 031, 032, 041
Cablestar .............................. 007, 008 ...................................... 051, 052, 060
Diamond ...................................... 056 Viewstar ............. 007, 008, 019, 021,
026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041
Eagle ..................................... 007, 008
Warner Amex .............................. 044
Eastern International ................. 002
Zenith .................. 014, 042, 057, 061
General Instrument .................... 046
GI 400 ................. 004, 005, 015, 023,
024, 025, 030, 036
Hamlin ........ 003, 012, 013, 034, 048
Hitachi ......................... 037, 043, 046
Jerrold ................ 004, 005, 015, 023,
024, 025, 030, 036, 045, 046, 047,
062, 065
Macom ................................. 037, 043
Magnavox .......... 007, 008, 019, 021,
026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041
NSC ............................................... 009
Oak .............................. 001, 016, 038
Oak Sigma ................................... 016
Panasonic ............ 003, 027, 039, 061
Philips ................. 007, 008, 019, 021,
026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041
Pioneer ........................ 018, 020, 044
Randtek ................................ 007, 008
RCA ....................................... 000, 027
Regal ........................... 003, 012, 013
Regency ................................ 002, 033
Samsung ....................................... 044
Scientific Atlanta ...... 003, 022, 035,
063, 064
Signature ..................................... 046
Sprucer ......................................... 027
Starcom ........................................ 046
Stargate 2000 .............................. 058
Sylvania ................................ 011, 059
Teknika ......................................... 006
Texscan ........................ 010, 011, 059

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Programming the Remote to Control a Laserdisc Player Codes

Laserdisc Player
Pioneer ................................. 033, 037
You may be able to program your remote to control a ProScan ................................ 033, 037
laserdisc player. Use the codes shown to the right or on the RCA ....................................... 033, 037
sheet packed with your remote.
Follow these steps to program your 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. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release the VCR2•LD button, then press POWER to
see if the laserdisc player responds to the remote
commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing VCR2•LD, then
POWER again.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed
for your brand until the laserdisc player responds
to the remote commands.

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands shown.

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Programming the Remote to Control A SATELLITE Receiver Codes

Satellite RECEIVER
Chaparral ............................. 080, 081
1. Turn on the satellite receiver. Cheyenne ..................................... 081
2. Look up the satellite receiver brand and Drake .................................... 082, 083
corresponding code number(s) in the code list on RCA DSS ® System ........................ 000
the right.
General Instruments . 092, 093, 094
3. Press and hold the DSS•CABLE button on
RCA ............................................... 000
the remote.
Realistic ........................................ 084
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
Sierra I,II,III .................................. 081
5. Release the DSS•CABLE button, then press POWER
STS1 .............................................. 085
or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the receiver
responds to the remote’s commands. If it doesn’t, STS2 .............................................. 086
try pressing DSS•CABLE, then POWER again. STS3 .............................................. 087
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed STS4 .............................................. 088
for the brand of your receiver until the receiver Toshiba ......................................... 089
responds to the remote commands.
Uniden ......................................... 090
Video Cipher II ............................ 091
Programming the AUX button on the
Remote

You can program the AUX button on the remote to control

another component. The AUX button can be used to control
other brands of audio components, TVs, cable boxes, satellite
receivers, and VCRs.
To program the AUX button, follow these steps:
1. Turn on the component you want to program.
2. Look up the brand and corresponding code
number(s) in one of the code lists on the
previous pages.
3. Press and hold the AUX button on the remote.
Then, press the other component button—AM/FM,
TAPE, CD, DSS•CABLE, etc.
4. Release the component button, but not the
AUX button.
5. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
6. Release the AUX button, then press POWER or
CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the component
responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t,
press AUX, then POWER again.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 using the next code listed
for the brand of your component until it responds
to the remote commands.

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands shown.

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Things to know before

connecting the components 1 First Things First
• Protect components from power surges.

➣
• Connect all components before plugging any power
cords into the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the receiver and/or components before
you connect or disconnect any cables.
2 Operating the Receiver

➣
• Always make sure the color-coded plugs match the
color of the terminals in which they are inserted. The
connection cable plugs and jacks are color-coded
as follows: 3 Tour of the receiver
3
Speaker Terminals Red for positive (+) terminals.

➣
Black for negative (-) terminals.
RCA Phono Type Terminals Red for the right (R)
channel. White for the left (L) channel. Yellow for the 4 Programming the Remote
video (V). Black for the subwoofer. (Not Included)
• Some units may be supplied with connection plugs that
are color coded red and black instead of red and white.
In this case, the black plug takes the place of the
white plug.
• Contact Consumer Relations if you have questions
concerning the connections of components.

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Position cables correctly to avoid

audio hum or interference

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

• Place audio/video cables to the sides of the
receiver’s back panel instead of straight down the
middle after you connect the components.
• Try not to coil any power cables and keep them
away from the audio/video cables as much as
possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed
with your receiver.

Protect your components |

from overheating

• 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.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the stand so
heating air rising from it will not flow around other
components. If you have a satellite receiver, you
should place it on the top shelf.

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TV and VCR

This connection provides

• stereo or surround sound from TV programs
broadcast in stereo
• stereo, surround sound or mono sound from a VCR
• viewing one channel on TV while recording
another channel If your TV has more than one video
input, make sure the VCR1 and VIDEO
buttons tune the TV to the same
To use this connection, you channel that the receiver monitor
MUST HAVE out is plugged into.

• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cables Refer to the TV’s user’s guide for
• (3) single (yellow) video cables more information.

• (2) coaxial cables

CABLE
IN
BOX
OUT
To Connect OR ANTENNA

1. Connect the cables as shown in the

diagram below. VCR IN
IN FROM ANT
CH3
CH4
OUT
OUT TO TV
VIDEO R L

Using This Connection

To watch TV programs
VIDEO
TV INPUT
1. Turn off the VCR.
2. Press TV and tune to a channel. RIGHT

OUT AUDIO IN
To watch or play a tape on the VCR S-VIDEO
L/ CABLE /
MONO ANTENNA
1. Press VCR1.
2. Press PLAY.

VIDEO

To record one program and watch another AUDIO VCR VIDEO MONITOR
RECEIVER IN OUT IN OUT

1. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.

2. Begin recording.
CD TAPE TV VCR VIDEO SUB
3. Make sure TV/VCR switch on the IN OUT IN OUT WOOFER

VCR is set to TV. L

4. Press TV and tune to a channel.

R

AUDIO

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Satellite Receiver

This connection provides

• stereo or surround sound from programs broadcast
in stereo
• stereo sound from the satellite receiver

To use this connection, you

must have
• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable
• (1) single (yellow) video cable
Do not stack electronic components or other
• (2) coaxial cables objects on top of the satellite receiver. The
slots on top of the receiver must be left
uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit.
To Connect Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair
performance or damage your receiver and
1. Connect the cables as shown in the other components. Also, do not stack the
diagram below. satellite receiver on top of a “hot component”
such as an audio power amplifier.
Using This Connection

To watch TV programs in stereo

1. Press TV and tune to a channel. SATELLITE DISH
TO TV S-VIDEO

To watch DSS programming

1. Press DSS•CABLE.
2. Tune to a channel. RCA DSS IN FROM ANT
CH3
RECEIVER S-VIDEO CH4
3. Follow the instructions in the OUT TO TV SATELLITE
IN
satellite receiver User’s Guide. L R VIDEO
AUDIO

VIDEO

VCR VIDEO MONITOR

AUDIO IN OUT IN OUT

RECEIVER

CD TAPE VCR VIDEO SUB

IN OUT OUT WOOFER

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Laserdisc Player
You can connect a laserdisc or a second VCR to the VIDEO
connection. Using this connection, you can play a laserdisc in
stereo, surround sound.

This connection provides

• stereo or surround sound from the laserdisc

To use this connection, you

MUST HAVE
• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable
• (1) single (yellow) video cables

To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the
diagram below.

Using This Connection

To play the laserdisc

1. Press VCR2•LD.
2. Press PLAY.

LASERDISC
PLAYER
L R VIDEO
MONO

AUDIO VIDEO

RECEIVER VCR VIDEO MONITOR

IN OUT IN OUT

CD TAPE TV VCR VIDEO SUB

IN OUT IN OUT WOOFER

L L

R L

AUDIO

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Second VCR
Using this connection enables you to play a video tape but
not record a tape.

This connection provides

• stereo, surround sound, or mono on the VCR
• VCR playback only

To use this connection, you

MUST HAVE
• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable
• (2) single (yellow) video cable

To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the
diagram below.

Using This Connection

To play a tape on the second VCR SECOND IN FROM ANT

S-VIDEO CH3
VCR CH4
1. Press VCR2•LD. L R VIDEO
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
2. Press PLAY.

TV
VIDEO
INPUT

RIGHT

OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
L/ CABLE /
MONO ANTENNA

AUDIO VIDEO

RECEIVER VCR VIDEO MONITOR

IN OUT IN OUT

CD TAPE TV VCR VIDEO SUB

IN OUT IN OUT WOOFER

L L

R
L

AUDIO

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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.

This connection provides

• stereo sound if the camcorder records or plays
in stereo

To use this connection, you

MUST HAVE
• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable
• (2) single (yellow) video cable

To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the
diagram below.
VIDEO

If the VIDEO connection is being used,

connect the camcorder or video camera AUDIO

to any other available video input.

L R

Using This Connection

AUDIO VIDEO

To play the camcorder RECEIVER VCR VIDEO MONITOR

IN OUT IN OUT

1. Turn on the camcorder or video camera. R

2. Press VCR2•LD. CD TAPE TV VCR VIDEO SUB

IN OUT IN OUT WOOFER

3. Press PLAY on the camcorder or L R

video camera.
R

AUDIO

TV
VIDEO
INPUT

RIGHT

OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
L/ CABLE /
MONO ANTENNA

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Compact Disc Player

This connection provides

• Stereo or surround sound, if available

To use this connection, you

MUST HAVE
• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable

To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the
diagram below.

Using This Connection

To play a CD
1. Turn on the CD player, if the remote is not
programmed to control the CD player.
2. Press CD to put the receiver in CD mode.
3. Press PLAY.
The AUDIO SOURCE connection
can be used as input for any
stereo audio signal.

CD
PLAYER
L R

AUDIO VIDEO
RECEIVER VCR VIDEO MONITOR
IN OUT IN OUT

CD TAPE TV VCR VIDEO SUB

IN OUT IN OUT WOOFER

R R

AUDIO

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Tape deck or Minidisc player

This connection provides

• Stereo or surround sound, if available

To use this connection, you

Must have
• (2) paired (red/white) stereo cables

To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the
diagram below.

Using This Connection

To play a tape
1. Press TAPE.
2. Press PLAY.

To record a tape
1. Turn on the audio source you want to record.
TAPE IN OUT
2. Press RECORD on the tape player. DECK
L L

R R
To play a minidisc
1. Press TAPE.
2. Press PLAY.

AUDIO VIDEO
RECEIVER VCR VIDEO MONITOR
IN OUT IN OUT

CD TAPE TV VCR VIDEO SUB

IN OUT IN OUT WOOFER

AUDIO

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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.

This connection provides

• stereo sound from FM stations
• mono sound from AM stations

To use this connection, you

MUST HAVE
• (1) FM “T” antenna
• (1) AM loop antenna

To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the
diagram below.

Using This Connection

To listen to the radio

1. Turn on the receiver.
FM “T” Antenna
2. Select a band (AM/FM).
3. Turn to the desired frequency.
ANTENNA
4. Adjust the position of the antenna as needed.

FM

AM
LOOP

AM Loop Antenna

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CENTER AND SURROUND Speakers

Connecting Speakers to the Receiver

1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of
the speaker wire and twist the wire.
2. Press down and hold the lever on the
speaker terminal.
3. Insert the wire in the hole. Be sure to connect the (+) to
(+) and the (-) to (-). Otherwise, the speakers will not be
“in phase”, causing reduction in bass frequencies.
4. Release the lever. Pull gently on the wire to make sure
it is secure.

TO CONNECT
1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below.

SURROUND SOUND SURROUND SOUND

SPEAKER SPEAKER

CENTER CHANNEL
SPEAKER

AUDIO SPEAKERS (8Ω)

RECEIVER
R L
CENTER SPEAKER (8Ω)

R L

REAR SPEAKERS (8 Ω)

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PASSIVE SUBWOOFER

Connecting Speakers to the Receiver

1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends
of the speaker wire and twist the wire.
2. Press down and hold the lever on the
speaker terminal.
3. Insert the wire in the hole. Be sure to connect the (+)
to (+) and the (-) to (-). Otherwise, the speakers will not
be “in phase”, causing reduction in bass frequencies.
4. Release the lever. Pull gently on the wire to make sure
it is secure.

TO CONNECT
1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below.

A/V Receiver
or Television
+ _
R + _L

Speaker Speaker
+R_ +L _

+ _ + _

+R_ +L _

Subwoofer

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POWERED SUBWOOFER

Connecting Speakers to the Receiver

1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of
the speaker wire and twist the wire.
2. Press down and hold the lever on the
speaker terminal.
3. Insert the wire in the hole. Be sure to connect the (+) to
(+) and the (-) to (-). Otherwise, the speakers will not be
“in phase”, causing reduction in bass frequencies.
4. Release the lever. Pull gently on the wire to make sure
it is secure.

TO use this connection, you must have

• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable
• (4) speaker wires (Only if your receiver does not have a
subwoofer output jack)

TO CONNECT
1. If your receiver has a subwoofer output jack, you will need to
connect your receiver as shown in the diagram below.

SUBWOOFER

RECEIVER
SUBWOOFER
INPUT
L/ SUBWOOFER
MONO
OUT

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Speaker Placement
These diagrams offer suggested speaker placements that can
enhance your home theater experience.
Place the subwoofer anywhere you want.

Example 1
Main TV Main
Left Center Right

This five-speaker configuration is an effective option for

Subwoofer
recreating in any room the full cinema experience. It can be

Opt.
adapted to suit your taste and listening space. This five-
speaker configuration is an effective option for Dolby Pro
Logic Surround sound applications.

Rear Rear
Left Right

Example 2
Subwoofer

Main TV Main
Opt.

Left Right

This configuration is recommended for four speakers. It

provides Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound without a center
speaker. Choose Phantom for the Center mode.

Rear Rear
Left Right

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Receiver/Tuner Operation

STEREO indicator is off.

• Adjust the antenna.
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.
• The signal is Mono.
Severe hum or noise.
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.
• Adjust the antenna.

Remote Control Operation

The remote control does not operate the unit.

• Another function is selected on the remote. Press the
correct function button.
• The batteries are exhausted. Replace all batteries.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote control sensor on
the main unit or there is an obstacle between the remote
and the main unit.
• The remote control is too far from the main unit.
Move closer.

General

No audio.
• Make sure the MUTE indicator on the front panel is off.
• Make sure the speakers are turned on.
• Check the connections.
• Check the power cord connection.
No audio from one channel.
• Adjust the balance control.
• Check the speaker wire connection or connecting cable.
Noise when the TV is turned on.
• The TV is too close to the audio system.
Specific instruments sound displaced.

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Care and Cleaning

Unplug AC power cord before cleaning. Use a polishing cloth
or other clean, dry cloth to wipe off 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.
Never use alcohol, paint thinner, benzene, or a chemically
treated cloth to clean your system. Chemicals may damage the
finish on the unit.

When using a damp cloth, make

sure you squeeze out as much of
the water as possible.

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FCC Information
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.
Important Information Required by Federal Communications
Commission Concerning Radio Frequency Interference:
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.
If this equipment does cause interference to radios or televisions
not connected to your system, try to correct the interference
with one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna (that is , the antenna for the
radio or television that is, “receiving” the interference).
• Change the position of the unit with respect to the radio or
television equipment that is receiving the interference.
• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving the
interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and
the equipment receiving the interference are on different
branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please
consult with 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 and TV Interference
Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock
number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• Two years.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental
or 45 days from date of shipment to the customer, 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.
How to make a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were
originally provided with the product. We recommend using the
original carton and packing materials.
• Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the
bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description
of the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Product Exchange Center
32 Spur Drive
El Paso, Texas 79906
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for
service not covered by the warranty.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid
freight.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides informa-
tion regarding operating instructions and user controls. For
additional information, ask your dealer.)
• Installation and set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other
products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed
with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it
ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for
warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights which vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty
information.
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 Appendix g: Equipment Specifications

Equipment Specifications
Amplifier Section
Left/Center/Right (at 8 Ω): RV-9900 30 watts/30 watts/30 watts
RV-9950 50 watts/50 watts/50 watts
1% THD @ 1 KHz
Rear Surround (at 8 Ω): RV-9900 15 watts/15 watts
RV-9950 20 watts/20 watts
1% THD @ 1 KHz
Muting Attenuation: 50dB
Frequency Response 40-20 kHz +/– 3 dB
Video Section
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance): 1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Output (Level/Impedance): 1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Frequency Response for 10 Hz to 6MHz at +/- 3 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 40 dB
Crosstalk @ 3.58 MHz: 40 dB
AM Tuner Section
Frequency Response: 80 Hz -2 kHz +/– 6 dB
Usable Sensitivity: 55 dBm
Signal to Noise : 38 dB
Image Ratio: 27 dB @ 1000 kHz
IF Rejection: 35 dB
FM Tuner Section
Frequency Response: 50 Hz-15 kHz +/– 6 dB
50 dB Quieting 24 dBu
Signal to Noise: 60 dB
Image Ratio: 40 dB @ 1000 kHz
IF Rejection: 50 dB

Specifications are based on nominal measurements.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

“Dolby,” the double-D symbol , and “Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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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

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Symbols CLEAR button 19, 21, 22

Components 38
+ button 19 Connecting components 37
- button 19 things to know before connecting 37
Connections
A Antennas 46
AC outlets 38 Camcorder 43
Accessories CD player 44
included 4 Laserdisc 41, 42
AM•FM button 19 Minidisc player 45
AM/FM antennas, connecting 46 RCA DSS® Receiver 40, 46
AM/FM button 10, 16 Second VCR 41, 42
ANTENNA button 19, 22 Tape deck player 45
Antennas, connecting 46 TV and VCR 6, 39
Audio codes for programming the remote Video Recorder 43
31 CTR MODE button 19
Audio hum, reducing 38 D
AUDIO SWAP button 13, 19
AUTO button 16 DELAY button 16
Auto Indicator 18 DISPLAY button 19, 21, 22
Dolby 3 Stereo, selecting 16
B Dolby Pro Logic Surround, selecting 16
Back panel 24 Dolby Pro Logic Surround,
BALANCE control 16 turning off and on 16
Balancing speakers 12 DSS button 16
BAND button 10, 16 DSS•CABLE button 22
Basic controls on the remote 19 E
BASS control 16
Batteries, inserting in the remote 7 Equipment specifications 55
BYPASS button 19
Bypass mode, selecting 16 F
C FF button 19, 21, 22, 23
Front panel buttons 16
Cable box codes for programming the Front panel displays 18
remote 32 Status indicators 18
Camcorder, connecting 43
Care and Cleaning 52 G
CD button 16, 22
GUIDE•RDM button 22, 23
CD player
connecting 44 H
controls on the remote 22
CENTER button 16 Hall mode, selecting 16
CENTER MODE button 16 headphones
Center modes connecting 30, 32, 34, 35, 40
Normal 16 using without the main speakers
Phantom 16 30, 32, 34, 35, 40
Wide 16
CH CTRL/DELAY button 19
CHAN up and down buttons 19, 21, 22

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I R
INPUT•SEEK button 19, 21 RCA DSS® Receiver
connecting 40
L controls on the remote 22
Laserdisc REAR•CTR Level button 19
codes for programming a remote 34 REC button 21
connecting 41, 42 Receiver controls on the remote 19
controls on the remote 22 Remote 20, 21, 22
LEVEL button 16 Basic Controls 19
CD player controls 22
M inserting batteries 7
Laserdisc controls 22
MEMORY indicator 18 programming 27, 32
MENU•PROGRAM button 21 RCA DSS® Receiver controls 22
MENU/PROGRAM button 19, 23 Receiver Controls 19
Minidisc player, connecting 45 Receiver/Tuner controls 20, 21, 22
MOVE arrows 20, 22 surround sound level controls 19
MUTE button 19, 20 tape deck controls 23
MUTE indicator 18 TV Controls 20
VCR Controls 21, 22
N Remote control buttons 19
Normal, Center Mode 16 RESET•REP button 21, 23
Number buttons 19, 21, 22, 23 REW button 19, 21, 22, 23

P S
P. SCAN button 10, 16 SKIP button 21
PAUSE button 21, 22, 23 SPEAKER button 16
Phantom, Center Mode 16 Speaker terminals, matching 37
PHONES connection for headphones 17 Speakers 12
PIP balancing 12
audio swap 13 placing 50
button 19, 21 turning off when using headphones
PLAY button 19, 21, 22, 23 30, 32, 34, 35, 40
POWER button 16, 19, 21, 22, 23 turning on and off 30, 32, 34, 35, 40
PRESET indicator 18 SPEAKERS OFF indicator 18
Preset stations Specifications, equipment 55
list 56 Stations
playing 10 preset 10
setting 11 storing in memory 10, 11
PREV CH•DISC button 19, 21, 22, 23 Status indicators on the front panel 18
PROGRAM button 10 STEREO indicator 18
Programming the remote to control a STOP button 21, 22, 23
cable box 32 Storing stations in memory 11
Laserdisc 34 Subwoofer, connecting 37
TV 26, 28 SURROUND button 19, 21
VCR 28 SURROUND SOUND button 16
Surround sound level controls on the remote
19
SWAP PIP button 21

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Switched AC outlet 38

T
Tape deck
connecting 45
controls on the remote 23
TAPE/MD button 16
TEST TONE button 16
TREBLE control 16
TUNING knob 16
Tuning the receiver 10
Turning off Dolby Pro Logic 16
TV
codes for programming the remote 27
connecting 6, 39
controls on the remote 20
TV button 16, 21
TV MENU button 21

V
VCR
codes for programming the remote 29
connecting 6, 39, 41, 42
controls on the remote 21, 22
VCR1 button 16, 21, 23
VCR2•LD button 21, 22, 23
VOL up and down buttons 19, 21, 23

W
Wide, Center Mode 16

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 For your nearest RCA Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized
Servicenter, all toll-free in the USA.

1-800-336-1900

If your product needs service, please contact your dealer or the

nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send
any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or
on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your
product.

10330 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024

©1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Trademark(s)® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in Korea
Model Number RV-9900/RV-9950
Part Number 347A8239-0001 (Rev. 01)

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