RD-8601
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Audio/Video Receiver
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Introduction
READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
WARNING
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Units shipped to the U.S.A and Canada are designed for operation on 120 V AC only.
Safety precaution with use of a polarized AC plug.
However, some products may be supplied with a nonpolarized plug.
: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully
insert.
: Pour éviter chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu' au
fond.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
U.S.A
CANADA
120 V
· Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.
· Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust.
· Do not let foreign objects in the set.
· Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
· Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time.
· Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
· Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set.
· Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.
Note to CATV System Installer :
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution : Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
ATTENTION
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1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart combination
to overturn.
10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail
to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third(grounding) pin. This plug
will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. this is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure 1.
15. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
16. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
17. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product form the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to
its normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this
indicates a need for service.
21. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
Figure 1
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND CLAMPS
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
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CONTENTS
Introduction
· READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
| 2
· SAFETY INSTRUCTION
| 3
System Connections
| 5
Front Panel Controls
| 11
Universal Remote Controls | 13
· OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL
| 15
· REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE
| 15
· LOADING BATTERIES
| 15
· USING FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL
| 16
Speaker Setup | 19
· SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP MANUALLY
| 20
· SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP AUTOMATICALLY (AUTO SPEAKER SETUP)
| 22
Operations
· LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE
| 25
· SURROUND SOUND
| 28
· ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND | 30
· LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS
| 35
· RECORDING
| 37
· DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING WITH MD RECORDER
| 38
· OTHER FUNCTIONS
| 39
Using the OSD
· CURRENT STATUS DISPLAY
| 40
OSD Menu Settings | 40
· SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP
| 42
· SELECTING THE FUNCTION
| 45
· SELECTING THE SURROUND MODE
| 47
· SETTING THE CH LEVEL SETUP
| 48
Troubleshooting Guide
| 50
Specifications
| 51
Setup Code Table
| 52
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System Connections
· Do not plug the AC input cord into the wall AC outlet until all connections are completed.
· Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio, video and speaker cords.
· Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the receiver.
FRONT
SPEAKERS
(6 )
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
(6 )
CENTER
SPEAKER
(6
)
SURROUND
BACK
(6
)
OPT 1
OPT 2
COAX
12
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
GND
FM
75
FRONT
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
PLAY
REC
SETUP MIC
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
IN
IN
IN
CD
TAPE
AUX
VIDEO 2
DIGI-LINK
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
1
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
IN
IN
OUT
MONITOR
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
PRE OUT
SUB WOOFER
VIDEO 1
IN
VIDEO 1
OUT
OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
VIDEO
VIDEO
1
MONIT
O
R
OUT
EXTERNAL IN
1
5
7
9
3
2
11
10
8
6
4
1. CONNECTING ANTENNAs
FM Indoor Antenna
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
GND
FM
75
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
GND
FM
75
FM Outdoor Antenna
· Change the position of the FM indoor antenna until you
get the best reception of your favorite FM stations.
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
GND
FM
75
AM Loop Antenna
AM Outdoor Antenna
· Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible
from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and
the AC input cord and set it to a direction for
the best reception.
· If the reception is poor with the AM loop anten-
na, an AM outdoor antenna can be used in
place of the AM loop antenna.
· A 75
outdoor FM antenna may be used to fur-
ther improve the reception. Disconnect the indoor
antenna before replacing it with the outdoor one.