RCA RTD315W User's Manual
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1. Play mode C Sleep timer PLAYMODE BOOKMARK SLEEP Title chapter DVD track audio CD To directly access a title chapter DVD ora track audio CD press INFO press OK Select the Title TT Track TRK or Chapter CH icon and enter a number directly with the numeric buttons Press OK again to confirm Q we Note Many discs only have one title Time display To access the Time Display press INFO on the remote Press the up down buttons repeatedly to display DVD Chapter elapsed time Chapter remaining time Title elapsed time and Title remaining time Audio CD Track elapsed time track remaining time disc elapsed time disc remaining time To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the start of a title or chapter press INFO once and press OK highlight the Time Display icon using the arrow buttons then enter a time with the number buttons hh mm ss and press OK cK Note Time display function may not D be available on all discs Audio DVD Some discs have several audio tracks used for different languages or different audio formats To change the language or audio format during playback 1 Press the INFO button twice 2 Use the left right arrow buttons to select the Audio icon or press the AUDIO button on the remote control 3 Choose a language or an audio format with the up down arrow buttons This option is only available if the disc offers2. user Manual RTD315W It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time Important Safety Instructions Additional safety information e Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Always leave sufficient space around the product for ventilation Do not place product in or on a bed rug in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow through vent openings e Do not place lighted candles cigarettes cigars etc on the product e Connect power cord only to AC power source as marked on the product e Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the product e Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet This product does not contain customer serviceable components Connections and Setup Accessories provided If your product operates on batteries adhere to the following precautions A Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type if inserted incorrectly or if all batteries are not replaced at the same time B Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged C Discard leaky batteries immediately Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury When discarding batteries be s
3. you must first create a program list You can program up to 16 songs 1 To create a program list press the INFO button twice Highlight the Play Mode option and press the down arrow to select the Program option 2 Press OK The Program screen is displayed 3 The F stands for Folder and the T stands for Track Highlight the space below the Folder indicator F and use the number buttons to enter the desired folder number 4 Use the arrow buttons to move to the space beneath the Track indicator T Use the number buttons to enter the track number 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have completed your list 6 Highlight the Play option at the bottom of the screen and press OK or press PLAY to start playback The program list will play in the order you programmed it Default This option allows you to return the unit s settings to the original factory settings Any changes you have made to the unit s settings will be reverted back to the original settings IMPORTANT Once Progressive Scan has been activated an image will only be visible on a progressive scan TV or monitor If you choose this option and you don t have a progressive scan TV or monitor you may get a picture with incorrect color or no color Language Setup With this menu you can set the language for unit menus dialog subtitles and the disc menus If you chose English during initial set up any menus generated by the disc are in English and so
4. there is no output from speakers in either Dolby ProLogic or Stereo mode 3 Select a folder using the up down arrow Playing WMA files or buttons on the remote then press the left displaying jpeg files arrow button to move to the music picture icons at the bottom of the screen Use the left right arrow buttons to select either WMA is an audio file format which i music or picture mode compresses recorded music The main advantage of the mp3 WMA format is that 4 Press the up arrow button to move to the CD quality music tracks can be stored on a file list on the right side of the screen Use personal computer in user friendly the up down arrow buttons to select a compressed files file Press OK or PLAY to start playback Jpeg files are image files Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 2 megapixels WMA file the unit begins playing the selected file then all the files and subfolders contained in the same folder The unit then plays the contents of the folders at the same level as the folder containing the file selected at the start 1 Open the disc tray 2 Place the disc with the printed side facing up and close the disc tray The folders on the disc will be listed in numerical order on the left side of the screen When you highlight a folder then press OK button The list of songs or pictures in the folder are listed in numerical order on the right side of the screen e jpeg file the unit starts
5. In surround mode the center speaker carries most of the dialog as well as music and effects It should be set between the left and right speakers 3 Surround Rear Speakers The surround speakers overall sound balance should be as close as possible to the front speakers Proper placement is vital to establish an evenly distributed sound field 4 Subwoofer A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass effects explosions the rumble of spaceships etc Note Front Center speakers provided with this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set It is not recommended to place the surround speakers and subwoofer near the TV set Basic playback operations Variable slow motion 1 Press SLOW button on the remote in play mode 2 Each time the SLOW button is pressed the speed of slow motion playback changes in the following sequence SF 1 2 SF 1 3 SF 1 4 SF 1 5 t PLAY lt SF 1 7 lt SF 1 6 3 Press PLAY to resume normal playback Changing chapter track While the disc is playing press the CH button to go immediately to the next or previous chapter or to the next or previous track Zoom 1 While a disc is playing press ZOOM until you reach the zoom size you want The ZOOM button toggles through 2x 3x 4x and then zooms out to 1 2x 1 3x and 1 4x then returns to normal playback 2 Move from one area to another pan using the arrow buttons 3 To turn
6. Section Frequency Response 15kHz 3dB 1kHz ref Quieting 24dB Signal to Noise 62dB stereo 65dB mono IF Rejection 70dB Dimensions H x W x D mm Unit 66 x 430 x 240 Front Speakers 110 x 81 x 90 Center Speaker 82 x 185 x 92 Rear Speakers 110 x 81 x 90 Subwoofer 310 x 155 x 291 AVC MULTIMEDIA AVC makes the following limited warranty This limited warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non commercial use of the product One Year Parts amp Labor Warranty AVC products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase If the unit fails to conform to this warranty we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and products at AVC ssole discretion During a period of one year from the effective warranty date AVC will provide when needed service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center To obtain warranty service in the Untied States you must first callour Customer Support Center at 1 800 506 5746 or 1 877 252 6873 during the hours listed in the box on the right The determination of service willbe madeby AVC Customer Support PLEASE DONOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TOAVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC atits designated Service C
7. 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 nn Removing the power plug is the only way to completely remove power from your product Make sure the power plug remains easily accessible Note This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player this player cannot play the disc The Region number for this DVD player is Region 1 Method 2 Component video jacks Pr Pb Y e The component video jacks are color coded green blue and red e Additional component video cables not supplied are required to provide best picture quality They are usually color coded green blue and red e Connect the component video OUT jacks on the receiver to the component video IN jacks on your TV so the video content goes from the receiver to the screen e If your television is a high definition television use the unit s progressive scan output to get the highest possible video resolution Set the Progressive Scan option in the Video menu to On e If one of the devices is not working check that all the cables have been inserted properly in
8. the slide show with the jpeg file you have selected then displays all the jpeg files in the same folder then all the jpeg files in the subfolders located in the same folder You can set the amount of time a picture remains on the screen in the General Setup menu can t find my file in the WMA jpeg listing Make sore che ileaame iswalia e This unit is for domestic use only and must not be used for industrial purposes e Total or partial copying of recordings protected by copyright legislation without the explicit permission of the holder of the rights contravenes current legislation Copying or downloading music files for sale or any other business purpose constitutes or could constitute a violation of copyright law The remote control does not work or works only intermittently e Check that batteries are inserted or change them e Aim the remote control at the unit The infrared beam must not be blocked or interrupted e Check that the remote control is configured to control the device you are trying to operate with it Cleaning e Use a soft dry clean cloth Regularly dust the vents at the back or sides e Using solvents abrasive or alcohol based products risks damaging the unit e Ifan object or liquid enters inside the unit unplug it immediately and have it checked by an authorized servicer or service center The subtitles do not appear e Check that the DVD disc provides subtitles e Refer to t
9. 1 Press INFO twice for CD and three times for DVD Select the Bookmark icon with the left right buttons and press OK A menu is displayed with five bookmarks 2 The first bookmark space is highlighted Press OK to set the bookmark The book mark is saved and is indicated by the number 1 You can set up to five bookmarks on a disc 3 To start playback from a bookmark press the PLAY button on the remote 4 To delete a bookmark highlight it and press CLEAR WS Note This function is only SS available with discs whose elapsed time or remaining time appears in the Info menu a Night Mode You can use this function to control the different sound levels via dynamic compression It improves the quality of the sound track at a low volume and quiets the loudest sounds You can choose between Quiet Moderate or Off Distance Basic settings have been preset for the speakers included with your unit However to suit the acoustic conditions in your listening room and to make the sound more effective you may need to delay the signal coming some of the speakers Channel from delay compensates for center or surround speakers that are closer to the listening position the front speakers than 1 Highlight a distance option using the up down arrow buttons e Center CT Distance e Surround SL SR Distance 2 Press the right arrow button to move to the default distance 3 Press the up down arrow butto
10. CA Hours Monday Thursday 9am 7pm Friday 9am 5pm Saturday 9am NOON Eastern time Important You are responsible for any transportation shipping or insurance relative to the return of product to our Product Returns Center All warranties implied by state law including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties guarantees agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts Inno event shall AVC be liable for consequential or incidental damages No person agent distributor dealer or company is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty or under any statute or law of the United States or any state thereof is hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts when an action may be brought o
11. R THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE WARNING MAINS PLUG IS USED AS DISCONNECT DEVICE AND IT SHOULD REMAIN READILY OPERABLE DURING INTENDED USE IN ORDER TO DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM MAINS COMPLETELY THE MAINS PLUG SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET COMPLETELY Service information This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques Main plug is used as the disconnect device it shall remain operable and should not be obstructed during intended use To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely Caution Invisible laser radiation when open Avoid exposure to beam Class 1 laser product This system must be opened only by qualified technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam Connections and Setup Notes Refer to the owner s manual of the connected TV as well e When using HDMI cable do not connect to other analog video outputs Connecting AUDIO from sources such as TV Aux In Using AUX jack Connect the AUX jacks from the unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on VCR TV Set Top Box or other component external ORE Conn
12. ZOOM off press ZOOM unitil you get to the ZOOM OFF option Types of menus e Disc menu The appearance and contents of this menu varies according to the type of disc you have inserted It is separate from the Setup menu Info menu The unit s Info menu appears at the top of the screen while the disc is playing Press INFO on the remote to switch the Info menu on or off DYD 1 10 1 16 00 13 07 e Setup menu Press SETUP to access this menu HDMI Setup TV Type Default C AUTION This product utilizes a laser Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Do not open covers and do not repair yourself Refer servicing to qualified personnel To reduce the risk of fire or electric T shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture No objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the apparatus his Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la class B est conforme la norme du NMB 003 d u Canada WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture No objects filled with liquids such a vases should be placed on the apparatus e Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A groundi
13. apter DVD or track CD Selects programmed stations in TUNER mode REV Starts reverse accelerated play PLAY Starts playing a disc FWD Starts forward accelerated play SLOW Select SLOW motion function STOP Stops playback PAUSE Freezes frame accesses frame advance AUDIO Accesses the audio function ANGLE Accesses the camera angle function for DVD disc ZOOM Accesses the Zoom function SUBTITLE Selects the subtitle languages or tunrs subtitle off if available HDMI Changes video output signals 480p 720p 1080i or 1080p SUBWOOFER Selects among subwoofer output levels soft balance strong powerful FCC Information A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR NE PAS EXPOSER LA PLUIE NI L HUMIDIT THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE THE PRODUCT THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHE
14. browsed and radio stations stored automatically When all the available radio stations are stored or all 30 memory locations are full the auto preset programming function will stop Manual preset 1 Tune to a radio station see Manual tuning for details 2 Press MEMORY While the Program Preset number is still flashing input your desired preset number using the numeric buttons then press MEMORY to store it Retrieving preset stations 1 Press TUNER to enter the Tuner mode 2 Press CH to search up or down for the preset stations or directly press the numeric buttons Troubleshooting The unit does not switch on e Make sure it is plugged in e Press the ON OFF button on the remote control or the ON STANDBY button on the front of the unit The device switches off spontaneously e The deivces switches off automatically when it is in STOP mode for more than 30 minutes without any user intervention Switch it on again It might be impossible to read the disc Insert the disc with the printed side facing up e Check that the disc can actually be played by this device e Check that the disc s regional code matches the unit s regional code This unit s regional code is 1 e Clean the disc There is no picture Check you have switched on the TV set e Check the connections e Select the AV input assigned to the unit on the TV e Replace the HDMI cable with a better one Bad HDMI cable can cause
15. d to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiates 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 causeharmful 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 interferebce by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This Home Theater has earned the ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR Connections and Setup e Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as a disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable e Other important use and information at the end of the booklet cleaning Connecting the antennas i ie GND The AM and FM ante
16. data lost e Press HDMI key on remote handset several times to toggle among different HD OUTPUT The picture is of poor quality with snow or lines e Check the connections There is no sound or the sound is of poor quality e Check the connections e Make sure the speakers are connected e Make sure the MUTE function is not on No surround sound e Check the speaker configuration in the Setup menu See Positioning speaker Test Tone The Slide Time option lets you select the amount of time a picture is displayed in a slide show The choices are 5 seconds 10 seconds or or Audio Setup e Do not record copyright protected mp3 files Securized files are encrypted and code protected to prevent illegal copying jpeg files CD R and CD RW with jpeg files Certain jpeg files including progressive jpeg files cannot be read by this unit SI IMPORTANT The above recommendations do not guarantee that the unit will play mp3 recordings or as an assurance of sound quality Certain technologies and methods for WMA file recording on CD Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your unit i e degraded sound quality and in some cases inability of the unit to read the file The total number of files and folders on the disc should be less than 650 Make sure that files have the jpg extension Files without the jpg extension will not be able to be read by the unit even though the files a
17. dialog languages or audio formats When you change the dialog language using the Info menu it only changes the dialog language of the disc being played When you eject the disc or switch off the unit the language will revert to the one you selected in the Language Setup menu Subtitles DVD Subtitles are turned off by default Turn on Subtitles as follows 1 While the disc is playing press INFO twice then select the Subtitles icon using the left right arrow buttons 2 Select a language using the up down arrow buttons 3 To turn subtitles off select the Off option or press SUBTITLE on the remote When you change the language of the subtitles using the Info menu it only applies to the disc currently being played When you eject the disc and switch off the unit the subtitles will default to the subtitle language you selected in the Languages menu This function may not be available on all discs During the slide show you can use the left right button to rotate the picture the up arrow button to rotate the image vertically the down arrow button to rotate the image horizontally Use the ZOOM button to magnify the picture Use the CH button to go back to the previous picture or the CH button to go to the next one and the STOP button to interrupt the slide show and display the disc s contents 5 Press INFO to display the Info menu during playback mp3 WMA file with the disc playing press INFO two times and sel
18. e them If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations Before you dispose of batteries or accumulators ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if they will accept them for disposal Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 Important Safety Instructions Please read and save for future reference Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product however as with any electronic product precautions should be observed during handling and use e Read these instructions e Keep these instructions e Heed all warnings e Follow all instructions e Do not use this apparatus near water e Clean only with dry cloth e Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions e Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat specified by the manufacturer Portable Cart Warning Connections and Setup Positioning speakers S u hiu n y a yo aa ay Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 1 Left Right Front Speakers Front speakers carry primarily music and sound effects 2 Center
19. e used instead e If the language chosen is available it is automatically selected when you display the subtitles or press SUBTITLE on the remote control Otherwise the subtitle language indicated on the disc is selected Audio Setup You can adapt your unit to other equipment and access specific functions with the Audio Setup menu 1 Select the Audio Setup icon in the main menu using the left right arrow buttons 2 Select an option using the up down arrow buttons Press the right arrow to move to the option s choices Audio Setup Mode CT DISES SL SR Distance Night To stop program play press STOP or select Standard from the Play Mode option in the INFO display If you want to cancel the list repeat steps 1 and 2 to select CLEAR and press OK Sleep 1 Press INFO twice for CD and three times for DVD Select Sleep icon with the left right arrow buttons 2 Select one of the available options using the OK button Off 30 60 90 or 120 minutes N S N Note This function is not available in AUX AUDIO IN TUNER mode Introscan CD This option plays the first ten seconds of each track on a CD 1 Press the INFO button twice then select the Playmode icon with the left right arrow buttons 2 Press the up down arrow buttons to select the INTRO option and press OK to start IntroScan 3 Press STOP to stop Introscan and press PLAY to resume normal playback Bookmark DVD and audio CD
20. eated see below Repeat mode is only available with discs that display elapsed time and remaining time To repeat a sequence between points A and B choose the A B repeat option and then follow the instructions for entering the two points e Audio CD play modes standard introscan random program repeat A B repeat disc repeat track 4 To stop repeat playback select the Play Mode icon and use the up down arrow buttons to choose the Standard option Creating a Program List for Program Play Mode Audio CDs and DVD discs To use program play mode you must first create a program list 1 To create a program list press the INFO button twice for CD and three times for DVD Highlight the Play Mode option and press the up arrow to select the Program option 2 Press OK The Program screen is displayed 3 The first spot in the list is highlighted Use the number buttons on the remote to enter a track number As for DVD discs T stands for Title while C stands for Chapter As for Audio CDs T stands for Track 4 Use the arrow buttons to move to the next spot in the list Enter the next track number 5 Continue entering tracks until you have completed your list 6 Highlight the Play option at the bottom of the screen and press OK or press PLAY to start playback The program list will play in the order you programmed it Creating a program List for program play mode WMA CDs To use program play mode with a WMA disc
21. ect the Play Mode icon using the left right arrow buttons Press the up down arrow button to select a play mode Standard Random Program Repeat Folder Repeat Disc and Repeat Track and press OK 6 When the unit has played all the files the music or slide show stops and the disc s contents are displayed again 7 Press STOP to end playback fy S Notes e WMA files and jpeg files could not playback simultaneously e The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to the size and number of jpeg files on the disc If nothing is displayed after a few minutes the file sizes may be too large Reduce the files resolution and write another disc e Before inserting a disc make sure it is compatible with the unit There are four options in the main setup menu General Setup Language Setup Audio Setup and Video Setup Press SETUP to bring up the main menu Select one of the menu icons across the top of the screen using the left right arrow buttons The menu s options are displayed on the left side of the screen Press the right arrow button to move to the option s choices on the right Press SETUP if you want to exit setup General Setup General Setup Video HDMI Setup TV Type Default Video Progressive Function provides high quality pictures with less flickering Turn on Progressive Scan if you used the Component Video jacks of the unit to connect a TV or monitor compa
22. ecting the speakers Speaker wires are color coded to match the terminals Connect the speaker wire from the back of each speaker to the corresponding color terminal at the back of the unit Press down the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire Release the tab to lock wire in the terminal Center Speaker Green Grey or Black Striped Purple Grey N or Black Striped Subwoofer DVD copy protection In accordance with the DVD standard your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system which can be switched on and off by the DVD disc itself in order to make any recording of the relevant DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality or even impossible This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home use only unless otherwis authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Using AUDIO IN jacks Connect the 3 5mm AUDIO IN jacks on the front panel of the unit to the headphone output on mp3 players Notes 3 5mm to 3 5mm audio cables not included are required Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUDIO INon the remote control to select AUDIO IN mode e To
23. enter for one year from the effective warranty date Such replacement parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair or replacement The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility Packaging and Shipping Instruction When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by AVC Your Responsibility 1 You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase 2 These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the U S A or Canada 3 Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship and do not extend to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded or damage to product or parts caused by misuse accident improper operation or maintenance or use in violation of instructions provided with the product or to product which has been altered or modified without authorization of AVC or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed Out of Warranty In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired please contact our Customer Support Center at 1 800 506 5746 1 877 252 6873 or www 1800customersupport com R
24. he section on how to display subtitles The disc menu language is not the correct one e The disc menu language has not been set Handling and caring for discs up e Handle your discs with care Hold the disc e The language of your choice is not with your fingers at the edges or through available on the disc the hole e Insert the disc with the label facing up for a single sided disc e Place the disc properly into the tray in the allotted holder e Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary always wiping from the centre to the edge e Always put discs back in their cases after use and store in a vertical position e Do not close the tray with two discs in it or with a disc not sitting correctly in the holder e Do not play cracked chipped or warped discs nor try to repair them with adhesive tape or glue e Do not write on a disc e Do not move the unit when a disc is being played e Do not scratch discs or store them in places exposed to direct sunlight high humidity or high temperatures Do not use aerosol cleaners benzene anti static liquids or any other solvent for cleaning discs When cleaning wipe gently with a soft damp water only cloth from the centre to the edge avoiding circular motions which could cause scratches and interference during playback Precautions Use e If your unit has been stored in a cool place for any length of time during a journey for example wait for about 2 hours bef
25. ht The three front speakers should be as close as possible to the same height This often requires placing the center speaker directly on top A or beneath B the TV set Notes e When you press STOP the unit stores the point where playback was interrupted If you press PLAY again playback resumes from this point To stop playback completely or to start again from the beginning press STOP twice If the unit is left in STOP mode for more than 5 minutes without any user interaction a screen saver is activated At the end of 30 minutes without any user interaction the unit switches off automatically The Info Menu 1 Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing to display the info menu The first banner shows title chapter and time display information 2 Press INFO again for audio language subtitles and camera angle 3 Press INFO a third time for play mode bookmark and sleep timer 4 Use the right left arrow buttons on the remote to select an icon Use the up down buttons to scroll through the options nn Q Note INVALID KEY will be displayed if the function you select is not available DVD Info Display Title Chapter 1 16 Time display a2 1 10 00 13 07 Subtitles 1 3ENG O05 1CH 1 2 ENG Audio language Camera angle Play mode Bookmark Sleep timer PLAYMODE BOOKMARK SLEEP CD Info Display Track iis CD TRK 1 10 Time display 00 13 07 Bookmark
26. input press the button to select between Dolby ProLogic and STEREO modes Refer to details on Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic Remote control functions in tuner mode TUNER Selects the TUNER and switch between FM AM VOL Adjusts the sound volume MUTE Mutes and Restores the sound TUNER Tunes down and up the radio frequencies MEMORY Stores a station CH Selects programmed stations AUDIO Selects between Stereo and Mono mode for Tuner FM Using remote control to navigate through the on screen menus Use A V lt gt and OK on the remote control to navigate through the on screen displays the DVD player s menu the Info Display that appears during playback or a disc s menu Use A V lt gt on the remote to move through on screen menus in the direction of the arrow button e g to move right press gt The arrow buttons are used to highlight an option Once highlighted press OK to select the option that is highlighted Gy Note Insert 2 AAA UM 4 R03 batteries to the remote control prior to use Playing Discs Basic Functions Compatible discs DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW CD CD R CD RW Compatible formats DVD JPEG CD WMA Regional coding Your unit has been designed to process regional management information stored on DVD discs The regional code for your unit e Only use attachments accessories is 1 Discs that have a different regioinal code
27. is the language of the dialogs if this language is available on the disc Player Menu Audio Subtitles Disc Menu 1 Select the Language Setup icon in the main menu using the left right arrow buttons 2 Select one of the options using the up down arrow buttons 3 Press the right arrow button to move to the language choices 4 Use the up down arrow buttons to highlight the language of your choice and press OK Player Menu Select the language of player menus and press OK Audio Select the dialog language using up down arrow buttons and press OK To change the Audio language during playback press INFO twice for DVD and use the left right arrow buttons to highlight the Audio icon Press the up down arrow buttons or AUDIO on the remote control to select audio language Subtitles Select the subtitle language using up down arrow buttons and press OK To change the language of the subtitles during playback press INFO twice for DVD and use the left right arrow buttons to highlight the Subtitle icon Press the up down arrow buttons or the SUBTITLE button on the remote to select a subtitle language Disc Menu To change the language of the disc menus select the language using the up down arrow buttons and press OK The language you select will only be displayed if the disc is programmed with that language i S Notes e If the selected language is not available on a disc the disc s language will b
28. l adjustment and surround channel level expectation Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as loud as the others on the test signal on actual program material the surround channel is adjust the surround level program producers use surround for subtle atmospherics and ambience and only rarely for special effects Overview of Controls Front panel controls Toggles between differnt subwoofer output levels among soft balanced strong powerful Switches the unit on and off Starts pause playing a disc Adjusts the volume RGA ovo some rater syste a VOLUME on C AUDIO IN jacks connects audio devices Opens and closes the disc tray Selects the input sources Press repeatedly to select DVD to watch DVD videos Stops disc playback e AUX rear AUDIO IN front e TUNER to listen to the radio to listen to the audio input from the connected TV VCR or Set Top Box FCC Information 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 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 designe
29. listen to the audio input from the connected component press SOURCE on the main unit or AUDIO IN on the remote control to select the AUDIO IN mode AUDIO IN jack for mp3 player and AUX IN jacks for auxillary equippment such as DVD VCR or PC Wh Suggest using 3 5mm Dl _ a Front Speakers Right Left SPEAKERS CEN FR P40 TT Red Grey or Black Striped White Grey or Black Striped lol E Blue Grey or Black Striped Grey or Black Striped Right Left ak i Rear Speakers SurroundSound Note When connecting the speakers make sure the polarities speaker wire to on the receiver For example red wire to red terminal on the receiver of speaker wires and terminals match If the cords are reversed the sound will be distorted Do not let the speaker wires touch each other it will damage the speaker Overview of Controls RANDOM Turns on off random playback on CDDA wma jpeg discs REPEAT Accesses the repeat function EQ LEVEL Toggles channels for different channel level settings Adjusts the value using VOL SURROUND Changes the Surround sound setting In DVD mode press the button to select between Dolby Digital and Stereo modes Dolby ProLogic is available if the input is Dolby 2ch In the AUX IN AUDIO IN mode analog
30. localization effects Aiming Aim surround speakers straight across the room not down at viewers to help create a more open spacious surround sound field Alternative Surround Placement Rear wall If rear wall mounting is the only choice aim the speakers at each other A towards the front B or towards the sidewalls C D Experiment with placement until sounds seem to surround you rather than come from behind you exceed 75 If you have to use the unit outdoors do not expose it to rain or splashing water The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the apparatus Moving the unit from a cold place to a warm one can cause condensation on some components inside the unit Let the condensation disappear on its own before turning the unit on again Before moving the unit make sure the disc tray is empty No adjacent walls Surround speakers can go on stands facing each other to approximate sidewall mounting A or to the sides or rear of the viewing area aimed upwards they can go right on the floor or preferably a few feet off the floor such as on end tables B Test tone Channel balance Channel balance Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for balancing the channels As the signal travels from channel to channel adjust the level controls until each channel plays at the same loudness level Leve
31. ng type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet e Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus e Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over e Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time e Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Front speaker placement For best results follow the speaker placement below Alignment Align the center speaker evenly with A or slightly behind B the left and right speakers but not ahead of them n Angle Place the left and right speakers to form a 45 degree angle with your favorite viewing position to duplicate the soundtrack mixer s perspective Heig
32. nnas 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 1 Uncoil the AM Antenna wire 2 Press down on the Antennas tab to open the terminal 3 Make sure the white wire on the AM loop antenna is inserted into the AM loop terminal and the other wire is inserted into the ground loop terminal Connecting to your TV VIDEO Method 2 Component video cable Method 1 Composite video jack yellow e The basic video jack is color coded yellow e Video cable yellow is supplied for the connection for good picture quality e Connect the video OUT jack on the receiver to the INjack on your TV so the video content goes from the receiver to the screen Overview of Controls a wore DVD AUDIO IN OW C REV SL CO RCR 192 AM4 Ventilation You must adequately ventilate the product Make sure there is adequate space around the unit to provide proper air flow for ventilation See diagram S f 7em joio 10 cm 10 om f EEO 10 cm LESS f 7cm 10 cm lt gt This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J Applicable at the date of manufacture For your safety The AC power plug is polarized one blade is wider than
33. ns to adjust the distance Test Tone This function is used to test the speaker setting A short noise comes successively from each speaker Video Setup 1 Select the Video icon in the main menu using the left right arrow buttons 2 Select a menu option using the up down arrow buttons and press OK Video Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Slide Time Slide Time The unit has a built in tuner that allows for FM radio function The AM loop antenna allows for AM radio function Manual tuning 1 Connect the FM antenna and the AM loop antenna at the back of the unit Rotate the AM loop for better reception 2 Press TUNER 3 Tune a station by pressing TUNER repeatedly until the desired station is found Alternatively you can press and hold the same buttons down for about one second to activate the automatic search function In this mode the unit will automatically tune frequencies until it finds a station 4 Repeat step 3 to tune to another radio station 5 Press TUNER to toggle between FM and AM Storing radio stations The unit can store up to 30 radio stations in its memory You can enter every single radio station yourself or the unit can store all available radio stations automatically in ascending order Automatic preset programming 1 Press TUNER to enter the Tuner mode 2 Press and hold TUNER for two seconds to start automatic preset programming 3 Radio frequencies will be
34. or less no spaces and avoid the use of special characters including e The total number of files on a disc should be less than 400 e Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kB sec kilobytes second when recording WMA files Sound quality with WMA files basically depends on the rate of compression decompression you choose Obtaining audio CD quality sound requires an analog digital sampling rate that is conversion to WMA format of at least 128 kB sec Choosing higher rates such as 192kB sec or more only rarely produces even better sound quality Conversely files with sampling rates below 128 kB sec will not play properly Camera angle DVD Some discs offer different camera angles for specific scenes 1 To change the camera angle press the ANGLE button on the remote or press the INFO button twice and select the Camera angle icon with the left right buttons 2 Choose the angle with the up down arrow buttons If the disc was recorded using a single camera angle this function is not available Play mode all discs except WMA jpeg 1 While the disc is playing press the INFO button twice for CD and three times for DVD 2 Select the Play Mode icon using the left right arrow buttons 3 Use the up down arrow buttons to select an option DVD play modes standard program A B repeat title repeat chapter repeat Program play mode is only available if a program list has been cr
35. ore using it e The openings located on the top and bottom are for ventilation and must not be obstructed e During thunderstorms we recommend that you isolate the unit from the electrical supply so that it is not damaged by electrical or electromagnetic surges e This unit is designed for continuous use Switching off the unit to standby mode does not disconnect it from the mains supply To completely isolate the equipment remove the plug from the mains jack as some components remain connected to the electrical supply e If you notice any burning or smoke disconnect the unit immediately to avoid any risk of electrocution e Do not attempt to look inside the unit through the disk tray opening or any other opening You may be electrocuted or exposed to laser radiation Technical Specifications Amplifier Section RMS Output Power Dolby Digital Mode with 10 Total Harmonic Distortion Rear Channels 32 Watts channel 1kH 40 Front and Center Channel 32 Watts per channel 1kHz 40 Subwoofer Channel 40 Watts 100Hz 30 Total RMS Output Power Dolby Digital mode 200 Watts Muting Attenuation 70 dB Frequency Response 200Hz 20KHz 3cB 1KHz ref Subwoofer Frequency Response 20Hz 200Hz 3dB 100HZ ref Signal to Noise Ratio 70 dB Dolby Digital AM Tuner Section Frequency Response 2kHz 3dB 400Hz ref Usable Sensitivity 3000uV m S N 20dB Signal to Noise 38dB IF Rejection 35dB FM Tuner
36. r the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above provisions may not apply to you For more information on other products and services www 1800customersupport com RCA please visit our web site at Important Also keep your Bill of Sale as proof of purchase Modelno foeccpesite a utes heyccxceenea cececaacassenncestoweeieestcane Prod ctnaMe seisis enere eaea eere Ei IRI SIER E ES EE ck ace A E E EE A E A A Seal MO rerss ea a A tae INVOICE NO scectacecsacedusciseastivanttenehceseuetiaxavincuiecnecas Date purchased ssssssesssssssseseesessssseeeressosssereeeessssseeereesssseere Dealername geek oe ee OD FORSERVICEAND REPAIR PLEASE VISIT www 1800customersupport com RCA Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice printed in China 811 315W91W010
37. re shown as jpeg images on your computer WMA files CD R and CD RW discs containing audio files in WMA au penne Windows Media Audio Media format Please follow all the recommendations for CD R above Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built in sound enhancement systems Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Q DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby Prologic The Pro Logic mode uses the built in circuit to steer the Left Center Right and Mono Surround channel audio signals and uses all five speakers to play both stereo and Dolby Pro Logic program source such as TV and VCR You can use this mode with any stereo program source such as VCR TV to enjoy multi channel sound experience Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format Dolby Digital provides better sound quality and a more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround This unit is equipped with Dolby Digital 5 1 channel so that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound Different from Dolby Pro Logic in that only four channels Front Left Front Right Centre and Rear are used the new system provides stereo separation of the rear speakers Rear Right Rear Left Adding the to the 5 channels the subwoofer channel for bass sounds coun
38. table Audio CDs 12 cm COMPACT GSE Recordable Most CD R one recording only and z CD RW discs rewritable MiS CD Rs written during a multisession recording can be played provided that the session has ended before the disc is played depending on the write software However depending on the condition of the CD writer computer and the disc used you may find that not all discs will play When playing a CD R disc it is normal for the unit to take up to 60 seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play If the disc is not recognized after a period of 120 seconds remove the disc and insert it again e Do not use its full capacity e CD Rs should be preferably used instead of CD RWs rewritable CDs as in certain cases CD RW playback may be faulty e Use reliable good quality CD write software e Close all other applications on the computer to ensure reliable CD R disc recording CD R and CD RW discs containing audio files in mp3 format For CD R WMA discs please follow all the recommendations for CD R along with the comments below e Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format ISO 9660 format and Joliet WMA files are compatible with Microsoft s DOS and Windows as well as with Apple Mac WMA filenames should not exceed 8 characters and should end with the wma extension General name format Title wma When composing your title use 10 characters or
39. ted as 0 1 channel results in 5 1 channels or 6 Channels that bring you the most sophisticated Dolby Digital sound enjoyment 15 seconds TV VCR or Set Top Box can be connected to AUX Ke input jacks at the back of the unit or AUDIO IN at Tips the front panel so that sound from the auxiliary e When the FM station broadcasts component comes into the unit and out through Stereo sound is found ST is displayed the speakers e When you manually tune into a weak a FM station press AUDIO on remote Connecting auxiliary components Refer to Connecting to external audio control to switch from Stereo to Mono mode This will reduce the sources for details on connecting the background noise auxiliary components to the unit e If there is any interference change the antenna s position until ideal sound reception is obtained TV and other electronic devices could be the cause of interference so try to position the antenna away from them e A weak signal can affect the Automatic preset programming function s efficiency Adjust the antenna for better reception and a more efficient search lt y VA pa Selecting AUDIO IN AUX IN mode Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUX AUDIO IN on the remote control to select AUX IN or AUDIO IN mode EN output in Aux In mode You may change the surround setting by pressing SURROUND to select between Dolby ProLogic and Stereo modes If the auxiliary audio signal is mono
40. tible with a progressive scan signal Select P Scan YPbPr and press OK to activate Progressive Scan HDMI Setup This lets you select the resolution of the player s output according to the connected e Supported HD JPEG mode 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p TV Type Depending on the format of the DVD disc you can choose the picture format aspect ratio best suited to the format of your TV screen e 4 3 PS reproduces a 4 3 picture without distortion e 4 3 LB gives best reproduction of pictures recorded in this format i e with horizontal bands at the top and bottom of the screen or in 16 9 e 16 9 widescreen reproduces 16 9 format films in full on a 16x9 screen Compatible Formats In order to ensure playback discs must conform with DVD or CD standards This unit may not play some recordings or files due to differences in recording formats software used and disc types Digital video discs 12 cm single or double sided single or dual layer DVDs are high density optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of digital signals Most DVD R and recording only DVD RW and DVD RW discs rewritable depending i DVD R one on the DVD writer and discs used Recordings using DVD R and DVD RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode Recordings using DVD RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for DVD RW discs with a 4 7 GB capacity DV D Re wri
41. to the jacks e If your component has only one input for audio mono connect it to the left white L Mono audio jack on the TV and don t connect the right audio part of the cable Connecting to your TV via HDMI input HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on a single cable Press the HDMI button on the remote control to change output signals as follows 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p HDMI cable To HDMI not supplied output Remote functions in DVD CD mode ON OFF Switches the unit on and off DVD Selects the DVD mode TUNER Selects the TUNER and selects between FM AM Selects the FRONT AUDIO IN mode AUX Selects the Auxiliary input for listening to audio input from connected TV VCR or SetTop Box 0 9 Number entry CLEAR Quits the current setting manually from the TV screen without saving change RETURN INFO Accesses the Info menu TITLE Accesses the title menu of DVD discs DISC MENU Accesses the disc menu during playback OK Confirms your selection A V lt gt To navigate through the menus The left and right arrows also tune the radio frequency in the tuner mode MUTE Mutes and restores the sound SETUP Enters Setup menu In DVD mode returns to the previous menu VOL Adjusts the sound volume CH 1 CH 14 Directly accesses the next or previous ch
42. ure to dispose of them in the proper manner according to your state provincial and local regulations D Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like bf lla iW J J O oul JX Remote control and Left and right Center speaker Subwoofer Left and right 2 AAA batteries front speakers Surround Speakers One Pig Tail Composite One external AM antenna wire Video Cable loop antenna Things to consider before yOu e The humidity of the room should not connect Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located on the back of your unit Install your unit horizontally away from any source of hear fireplace or appliances creating strong magnetic or electric fields The components of this unit are sensitive to heat The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35 C 95 F Leave enough space around the unit to allow adequate ventilation 10 cm 4 inches on either side and above the top and 5 cm 2 inches at the rear Connections and Setup Better surround placement Location If possible place surround speakers to either side of the listening area not behind it Height If space permits install surround speakers 2 3 feet above viewers This helps to minimize
43. will not play Operating the DVD receiver 1 2 Turn on your television set Press ON OFF on the remote or ON STANDBY located on the unit s front panel Press DVD on the remote control Loading disc 1 2 3 Press 4 on the front panel to open the disc tray Place a disc onto the disc tray with the label side up Press 4 again to close the disc tray Playback Switch the unit and the TV set on 1 2 After loading a disc playback starts automatically or the disc menu appears If the disc menu appears select the Play option to begin playback Press STOP to stop playback Accelerated play While the disc is playing press REVERSE or FORWARD one or more times to vary the speed and direction of the accelerated play Press PLAY to resume normal playback Pause While the disc is playing press PAUSE once for freeze frame Press PLAY to resume normal playback Frame advance 1 Press PAUSE twice Step is displayed 2 Each time you press PAUSE button the picture advances one frame 3 Press PLAY to resume normal playback Important Information Important battery information Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries In order to avoid any risk of explosion observe the polarities indicated inside the battery compartment Replace only with the type of batteries specified Do not dispose of them in a fire or recharg
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