RCA RTD3136 User's Manual
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1. USER MANUAL RTD3136 Safety Precautions A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 AWARNING 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 DO NOT OPEN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN _ AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT 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 OTHER 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 APPARATUS FROM MAINS COMPLETELY THE MAINS PLUG SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET COMPLETELY WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as va2. a Note SX Insert 2 AAA batteries in the remote control prior to use Playing Discs Basic Functions Compatible discs DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW e CD CD R CD RW Compatible formats e DVD JPEG CD Regional coding Your unit has been designed to process regional management information stored on DVD discs The regional code for your unit is 1 Discs that have a different regional code will not play Operating the DVD receiver 1 Turn on your television set 2 Press ON OFF on the remote control or ON STANDBY located on the front panel of the unit Press DVD on the remote control 3 If you wish to switch from 5 1 Surround Sound to Stereo NOT RECOMMENDED see instructions on page 16 under Surround DVD setting section forchanging sound mode 5 1 Surround or Stereo mode Loading disc 1 Press amp on the front panel of the unit to open the disc tray 2 Place a disc onto the disc tray with the label side up 3 Press amp again to close the disc tray Playback Switch the unit and the TV set on 1 After loading a disc playback starts automatically or the disc menu appears If the disc menu appears select the Play option to begin playback 2 Press STOP to stop playback Accelerated play While the disc is playing press REV or FWD 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
3. press PAUSE once for freeze frame Press PLAY to resume normal play back 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 10 Important Information 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 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipm
4. 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 the product to our Product Returns Center 21 Playing Jpeg Files Jpeg files are image files Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 2 megapixels 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE button to open the disc tray Place a disc that contains JPEG files and close the disc tray A list of folders files will appear on the screen Press N or button to select your desired file and then press OK or PLAY button to start playback Press the STOP button to display a folder list Magnifying image Press ZOOM repeatedly to enlarge the image in 3 levels Q1 Q2and Q3 Press W W lt gt buttons to view a different part of the image You may move the image from the center position to UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT direction When you reach the edge of the image the display will not shift anymore in that direction Resuming normal playback To turn ZOOM off press the ZOOM repeatedly until the Q off is displayed Rotate an image Press the ANGLE button repeatedly The image will rotate in the clockwise direction as follows ask P 90 gt 180 gt 270 No Rotation NA Gi Notes 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 m
5. H H H H i H H A Bi gt H H s 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 Height 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 Q 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 e 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 Display Info information 1 Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing to display information on operation status The first banner shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the title which is currently playing 2 Press INFO again for Title and Chapter Shows the number of the title chapter currently playing and total titles chapter on disc 3 Press INFO a third time for Audio Shows the type of the audio currently selected is displayed 4 Press INFO a forth time for Subtitle Shows the subtitle number and language currently selected is displayed 5 Press INFO
6. R Video Audio English Disc Menu English c Audio Default J 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 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 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 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 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 a Oe H H iy K H
7. 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 Cleaning Use a soft dry clean cloth Regularly dust the vents at the back or sides Using solvents abrasive or products risks damaging the unit If an object or liquid enters inside the unit unplug it immediately and have it checked by an authorized servicer or service center alcohol based Handling and caring for discs 18 Limited Warranty Handle your discs with care Hold the disc with your fingers at the edges or through the hole Insert the disc with the label facing up for a single sided disc Place the disc properly into the tray in the allotted holder Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary always wiping from the centre to the edge Always put discs back in their cases after use and store in a vertical position Do not close the tray with two discs in it or with a disc not sitting correctly in the holder Do not play cracked chipped or warped discs nor try to repair them with adhesive tape or glue Do not write on a disc Do not move the unit when a disc is being played Do not scratch discs or store them in places exposed to direct sunlight high humidity or high temperatures Do not use a
8. a fifth time for Angle Shows the current angle is displayed DVD Info Display Basic Playback Operations Repeating a specific title chapter DVD While the disc is playing press the REPEAT DISC button on the remote control repeatedly to select Repeat Title or Repeat Chapter The current title chapter is played repeatedly Resuming normal DVD playback While the disc is playing press the REPEAT DISC button until the Repeat Off indicator displays on the screen For the CD playback please see Playing CDs Repeating a specific section You can play a specific section repeatedly 1 While the disc is playing press the REPEAT A B button at the beginning of the section you want to play repeatedly Rep A is displayed 2 Press the REPEAT A B button again at the end of the section Rep A B is displayed 3 The unit will immediately begin replaying your selection Resuming normal DVD playback While the disc is playing press the REPEAT A B button until the RepAB Off indicator displays on the screen a Notes e A B repeat can only be used within the same title If the start and end of the section to be repeated are in different titles A B repeat is cancelled e The A B repeat function does not operate in scenes where different camera angles are recorded The Setup Menu View Mode Fill Fill the screen with decoded image Original Display image as it s original size Auto Fit Automatically fit
9. set up The language of your choice is not available on the disc Precautions Use 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 before using it The openings located on the top and bottom are for ventilation and must not be obstructed During thunderstorms we recommend that you isolate the unit from the electrical supply so that it is not damaged by electrical or electromagnetic surges 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 If you notice any burning or smoke disconnect the unit immediately to avoid any risk of electrocution 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 If you wish to change the Surround Sound setting from 5 1 Surround to Stereo not recommended please see Surround Aux In Surround Audio In Surround Digital In setting on page 16 Press Surround on the remote control to display current sound mode 5 1 Surround or Stereo mode If the AUX IN or AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN audio signal is mono you may not receive audio on all speakers This unit is for domestic use only and must not be used for industrial purposes
10. the LCD screen on the unit Always be sure that your TV Shape conforms to the actual TV in use if you connect the unit to a TV 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 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 Jpeg files CD R and CD RW with jpeg files Certain jpeg files in cluding progressive jpeg files cannot be read by this unit 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 thought the files are shown as jpeg images on your computer Need more help Please visit online help at http www RCAav com Printed in China 811 313691W010
11. the decoded image on screen without distortion Black bars will be present on top bottom or left right of screen Pan Scan Select when a standard 4 3 TV is connected Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen Sides of the picture are cut off Q Note Depending on the DVDs you may not be able to view the mode as selected Video out Interlaced Corresponding to your TV which has a component video inputs Select if you connect the DVD to your TV which has a component video that support progressive scan If there is a distorted picture on the TV wait 15 seconds for automatic recover P Scan Smart Picture Standard Picture is set to normal brightness Bright Picture is brighter Soft Softer image effect Dynamic It includes 4 items Brightness Contrast Tint and Color Use gt or lt button to make adjustments Additional Information Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built in sound enhancement systems Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and DIGITAL the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Q DOLBY 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 enhance
12. 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 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 oada Center speaker 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 ofin fire or an attemptis 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 sure 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 Subwoofer Left and right Surround Speakers e Thehumidity ofthe room should not exceed 75 Ifyou have to use the unit outdoo
13. DVD discs DISC MENU Accesses the disc menu during playback OK Confirms your selection AIM IK gt To navigate through the menus MUTE Mutes and restores the sound SETUP Enters Setup menu RETURN Returns to the normal operation after using the setup menu VOL Adjusts the sound volume CH gt gt 1 CH lt lt Directly accesses the next or previous chapter DVD or track CD REV Starts reverse accelerated play PLAY Starts playing a disc FWD Starts forward accelerated play REV SLOW Selects SLOW motion function EA l STOP Stops playback SLOW STOP PAUSE Freezes frame accesses frame advance Lic UE AUDIO Accesses the audio function AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM SUBTITLE ANGLE Accesses the camera angle function for DVD disc 0 E to 5 ZOOM Accesses the Zoom function B B _ E SUBTITLE Selects the subtitle languages or turns subtitle off if available MEMORY RANDOM SUBWOOFER MEMORY Creates programs RANDOM Turns on off random playback on CDDA discs SUBWOOFER Selects among subwoofer output levels soft balance strong powerful Performs point to point repeat playback on a DVD REPEAT DISC Repeats chapter or title of a DVD Repeats single track or whole CD Toggles speaker channels for different level settings Adjust the value using VOL A B DISC LEVEL REPEAT SURROUND REPEAT A B LEVEL RCR 192 AA10 9 the manufacturer personnel e Use only wi
14. PAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 Connections and Setup Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as a disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Other important use and cleaning information at the end of the booklet Connecting to your TV VIDEO Method 1 Composite video jack yellow o 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 Video IN jack on your TV so the video content goes from the receiver to the screen If yourtelevision is a high definition 8S 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 If one of the devices is not working check that all the cables have been inserted properly into the jacks Connecting mono components to your receiver If your component has only one output for audio mono connect it to the white audio jack on the receiver and don t use the cable s red plugs VIDEO IN k VIDEO IN Video cable supplied Getting sound from external sources such as TV Using AUX IN ANALOG R L jacks 1 Connect the AUX IN ANALOG R L jacks on the back of the unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on VCR TV Set Top Box or other component 2 Press the AUX IN button on the remote control to acti
15. case or cabinet that may prevent air flow through vent openings Do not place lighted candles cigarettes cigars etc on the product Connect power cord only to AC power source as marked on the product Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the product Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet This product does not contain customer serviceable components e The mains plug of apparatus should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended use Minimum 4 inches 10 cm distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilations e The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper table cloths curtains etc No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus e The use of apparatus in moderate climates Do not open the cabinet Lasers used in rays employed by the unit may damage your eyes Any servicing should be done by qualified service Caution This product utilizes a laser Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous Service information This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques It s important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time Important Information Important battery information e Do not mix different types of batteries or new and o
16. d full digital surround sound The new system provides stereo separation of the rear speakers Rear Right Rear Left Adding the subwoofer channel to the 5 channels for bass sounds counted as 0 1 channel results in 5 1 channels that bring you the most sophisticated Dolby Digital sound enjoyment DVD Programmable Memory You can combine your favorite titles chapters and play them in the order you determine if 2 Press the MEMORY button Use AW or button to select the title you want then press the OK button on the remote control to confirm Use W or button to select the chapter you want then press the OK button on the remote control to confirm Use W button to move the cursor to the top of the chapter list and press the OK button to return to Title window Then repeat steps 2 to 3 to add additional titles and chapters Press the Pp PLAY button to start the programmed playback me Piay clear Changing the programmed selections 1 2 3 Press the MEMORY button Press gt button to select Clear then press the OK button to clear them one by one Follow above steps 1 4 to program the new title and chapter Resuming normal playback 1 2 3 wy 12 Press the MEMORY button Press gt button to select Clear All then press the OK button All the programs will be cleared Press the gt PLAY button to resume normal playback Notes e Some discs may not perm
17. e Program view list that you already selected in step 2 5 Press PLAY to playback all files tracks in the Program view list 00 00 25 02 16 Track02 CDA Repeat Off Mode Normal M2 Tracki Track01 i a p 4 Track03 v J Track04 J Track05 J Track06 The Toolkit has the following play mode items 13 The Setup Menu Surround Digital In It allows you to select the speaker output 5 1 Surround or Stereo for Digital In mode Surround Aux In It allows you to select the speaker output 5 1 Surround or Stereo for Aux In mode Surround Audio In It allows you to select the speaker output 5 1 Surround or Stereo for Audio In mode 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 lt gt Language 7 Use Default Settings Ri Video Audio CJ Default S17 Limited Warranty Repeat Off Single All Off Resumes normal playback Single Repeats the current track file All Repeats all files on the current folder or all tracks on the disc Mode Normal Random Music Intro Normal Resumes normal playback Random Playbacks track file in random order Music Intro Only playback the first 10 seconds of all tracks on the disc Edit mode Program operation works only when Edit mode is selected Program view To view track
18. e year from the defective 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 your bill of sale 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 rcaav com Hours Monday Thursday
19. effects Overview of Controls Front Panel Controls SOURCE button Selects the input sources Press repeatedly to select e DVD to watch DVD videos OPEN CLOSE button PLAY PAUSE button OPTICAL DIGITAL IN rear AUX IN rear AUDIO IN jack Opens and closes the Starts pauses playing disc tray a disc AUDIO IN front to listen to the audio input from the connected TV VCR or Set Top Box connects audio devices DVD indicator AUX IN indicator AUDIO IN indicator DIGITAL indicator and off ON STANDBY button Switches the unit on VOLUME control Adjusts the volume ON STANDBY indicator 8 radiation exposure Do not open covers and do not repair yourself Refer servicing to qualified personnel Visible laser radiation when open Avoid exposure to beam Class 1 laser product This system must be opend only by qualified technicains to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations Before you dispose of batteries or accumula tors ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if they will accept them for disposal This product contains a low power laser device Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT AP
20. ent 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 Connections and Setup ask 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 Home Theater s amplifier Positioning speakers 3 gt CE ES pD a i 1 4 Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Left Right Front Speakers Front speakers carry primarily music and sound effects Center 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 peakers Surround Rear Speakers The surround speakers overall sound balance should be as close as possible to the front peakers 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 spaceship
21. erosol 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 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 In no 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
22. heck the connections There is no sound or the sound is of poor quality Check the connections Make sure the speakers are connected Make sure the MUTE function is not on No surround sound Check the speaker configuration in the Setup menu See Positioning speaker or Audio Setup AVC MULTIMEDIA AVC makes the following limited warranty These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non commercial user 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 s sole 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 United States you must first call our Customer Support Center at 1 800 506 5746 or 1 877 252 6873 during the hours listed in the box below The deternination of service will be made by AVC customer support PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center for on
23. inutes the file sizes may be too large Reduce the files resolution and write another disc Before inserting a disc make sure it is compatible with the unit AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN AUX IN TV VCR or Set Top Box can be connected to AUX IN OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jacks at the back of the unit or AUDIO IN at the front panel so that sound from the auxiliary component comes into the unit and out through the speakers Connecting auxiliary components Refer to Getting sound from external sources such as TV for details on connecting the auxiliary components to the unit Selecting AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN AUX IN mode Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUX IN on the remote control to select AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN or AUX IN mode Sound output in AUX IN mode or AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN mode 14 Additional Information I can t find my file in the jpeg listing Make sure the file name is valid The remote control does not work or works only intermittently Check that batteries are inserted or change them Aim the remote control at the unit The infrared beam must not be blocked or interrupted Check that the remote control is configured to control the device you are trying to operate with it The subtitles do not appear Check that the DVD disc provides subtitles Refer to the section on how to display subtitles The disc menu language is not the correct one The disc menu language has not been
24. it memory playback operation e To exit the Program menu press the MEMORY button e The programmed selections will be cleared when you open the disc tray or turn off the unit AUDIO SETUP You can adapt your unit to other equipment and access specific functions with the Audio Setup menu 5 6 lt gt Language Test tones off Loudness Left Video Surround DVD Cener Surround Digitalin Right lt Audio Surround Aux In Right surr Surround AudioIn Left surr G3 Default Subwoofer Press the SETUP button Press W or to select Audio Press gt button then press W or to select desired option Test tones Loudness Surround DVD Surround Digital In Surround Aux In and Surround Audio In Press gt button then press N or WY button to make adjustments press the OK button Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to adjust other options Press the SETUP button to exit menu Test Tones Enables you to test and adjust Speaker levels Select the Speaker Left Center Right Right surr Left surr or Subwoofer you wish to test A tone will be output to that Speaker User can then adjust the Speaker level by pressing VOL Press the OK button to select a different Speaker or press SETUP button to exit Loudness This enhances the sound level of the Left Right and Subwoofer channels during quieter sections of audio content while leaving the sound level unchanged for l
25. ld batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable ni cad ni mh etc batteries e 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 ina fire or recharge them If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries e Do not dispose of batteries in a fire Batteries may explode or leak e Batteries should always be disposed of with the environment in mind Always dispose of batteries in accordance with applicable laws and regulations Connections and Setup Accessories provided Remote control and 2 Left and right AAA batteries front speakers Composite Video Cable Things to consider before you 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 heat 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
26. lf 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 otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Using AUDIO IN jack 1 Connect the 3 5mm AUDIO IN jack on the front panel of the unit to the headphone output on mp3 players 2 Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUDIO IN on the remote control to select AUDIO IN mode 3 If you wish to change the Sound Mode setting 5 1 Surround or Stereo mode please see instructions on Page 16 under Surround Audio In setting section Note 3 5mm to 3 5mm audio cables not included ud Suggest using 3 5mm AUDIO IN Ds jack for MP3 player and AUX IN a jacks for equipment such as TV VCR Satellite or Cable Box e If the AUX IN or AUDIO IN audio signal is mono you may not receive audio on all 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 wi
27. nly and CD RW discs rewritable 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 19 VIDEO SETUP It allows you to set video mode for the TV Shape View Mode Video out and Smart Picture TV Shape View Mode Video out lt Language Ei Video Smart Picture Standard c Audio Ca Default 1 Press the SETUP button 2 Press W or to select Video 3 Press gt button then press W or to select desired option TV Shape View Mode Video out and Smart Picture 4 Press gt button then press W or WY button to make adjustments press the OK button 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to adjust other options 6 Press the SETUP button to exit menu TV Shape Depending on the format of the DVDs you can choose the picture format aspect ratio best suited to the format of your TV screen 4 3 Select when a standard 4 3 TV is connected Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen 16 9 Select when a 16 9 TV is connected NS Notes e The displayable picture size is preset on the DVD Therefore the playback picture of some DVDs may not conform to the picture size you select When you play DVDs recorded in the 4 3 picture size only the playback picture always appears in the 4 3 picture size regardless of the TV Shape setting Select 16 9 to conform
28. on then press W or to select desired option Player Menu Subtitle Audio or Disc Menu 3 Press gt button then press N or W button to select a preferred language press the OK button 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to adjust other options 5 Press the SETUP button to exit menu wy Notes e If the selected language is not available on a disc the disc s language will be used instead 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 Additional Information 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 DVD R one recording only DVD RW and DVD RW discs rewritable depending 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 itable Audio CDs 12 cm CD R CD RW Most CD R one recording o
29. ouder sections Surround DVD It allows you to select the speaker output 5 1 Surround or Stereo for DVD mode 16 Specifications Power supply AC 120V 60Hz Dimensions H xW x Dmm Unit 55 x 430 x 255 Front Speakers 90 x 90 x 80 Center Speaker 90 x 90 x 80 Rear Speakers 90 x 90 x 80 Subwoofer 285 x 130 x 245 20 Playing CDs Make sure that a disc you want to play is compatible with this unit 1 Place a CD with the printed side facing up 2 Press OPEN CLOSE to close the disc tray A list of folders files will appear on the screen 3 To stop playback press STOP Play modes for CD When playing CDs you are able to modify the Play Modes through the Toolkit which appears on the right in the window Press lt gt button on the remote control to navigate between the left right windows and A or button on the remote control to select files tracks or play mode items Then press the OK button Please refer to below steps to playback files tracks in the Program view list 1 Select Edit mode in the Toolkit then press OK button to start edit mode 2 Select a file track or more files tracks you want in the original view list with the OK button 3 Select Add to program in the Toolkit then press OK V will disappear from the screen It means that the files tracks you have selected already added into the program view list 4 Select Program view in the Toolkit then press OK to open the files tracks in th
30. re Release the tab to lock wire in the terminal Center Speaker Purple Subwoofer Front Speakers a White Insert Gray Blue Rear Speakers Surround Sound Right Left A Release To adjust each speaker volume level for optimum listening experience 1 Press the LEVEL button on the remote control to select Left front Left speaker 2 Press the VOL VOL buttons to adjust the value up or down between 10dB and 10dqB 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 for the other speakers Right Center Left Surr Right Surr Subwoofer and Loudness on off Speaker gains may be set to levels of up to 10dB actual max levels may also depend on your Volume Setting Overview of Controls SURROUND Press to display sound mode 5 1 Surround or Stereo mode Please see AUDIO SETUP on page 16 to change the sound mode Using remote control to navigate through the on screen menus Use A V K 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 W 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
31. rs 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 e 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 e 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 es E Ey wy Test tone Channel balance Channel balance Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator to help you balance the audio level for each channel See Audio Setup under The Setup Menu section of Instruction Book for details on how to access this feature As the signal travels from channel to channel use the VOL controls to adjust each channel to the same loudness level Level adjustment and surround channel level expectation Even though you may adjust the surround channels to be as loud as the others on the test signal you might find that surround channels seem quieter for actual TV and Movie content This is because producers use surround for subtle atmospherics and ambience and only rarely for special
32. s etc N Ww ase Note Center speaker provided with this unit is magnetically shielded to protect your TV set It is not recommended to place the front speakers 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 1 gt 1 2 gt 1 1 4 gt 11 6 I gt 1 8 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 into an image 1 While a disc is playing press ZOOM repeatedly to enlarge the image in 3 levels Q1 Q2 and Q3 2 Move from one area to another pan using the arrow buttons 3 To turn ZOOM off press the ZOOM repeatedly until the Q off is displayed Random playback While the audio CD is playing press the RANDOM button on the remote control to activate inactivate the random playback Random All tracks will be played randomly Random Off To resume normal playback 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 e Setup menu Press SETUP to access this menu lt gt Language Player Menu English Subtitle English
33. s files in the Program view list It is disabled when the Program view list is empty Add to program Add files tracks to the Program view list It is disabled if the Edit mode item is not selected Browser view To view files tracks in the original view list Clear program Delete the files tracks in the Program view list Select a file track or more you want to delete in full stop mode press STOP twice V will appear besides the deleted file track Select Clear program and then press OK It is disabled if the Edit mode is not selected Note The program will be deleted if disc tray is opened Additional Information Troubleshooting The unit does not switch on Make sure it is plugged in Press the ON OFF button on the remote control or the ON STANDBY button on the unit The device switches off spontaneously The device 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 Check that the disc can actually be played by this device Check that the disc s regional code matches the unit s regional code This unit s regional code is 1 Clean the disc There is no picture Check you have switched on the TV set Check the connections Select the AV input assigned to the unit on the TV The picture is of poor quality with snow or lines C
34. ses should be placed on the apparatus 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 a 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 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 grounding 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 wall outlet consult an 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 Only use attachments accessories specified by Additional safety information Always leave sufficient space around the product for ventilation Do not place product in or ona bed rug in a book
35. th a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the DVD copy protection manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used aw x i aS use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to Portable Cart Warning 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 the power 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 Connections and Setup Using OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack 1 Connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack on the back of the unit to the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack on VCR TV Set Top Box or other component Press the DIGITAL button on the remote control to activate the sound from the external source If you wish to change the Surround Mode setting NOT RECOMMENDED please see instructions on page 16 for Surround Digital In setting N Ww SetTop Box Optical digital audio cable not supplied Rear of the unit Connecting the speakers 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 itse
36. vate the sound from the external source 3 The unit will default to playing in 5 1 Surround However if you d like to change the Sound Mode Setting please see how to change Surround Aux In setting on page 16 5 1 Surround or Stereo mode Rear of the unit Method 2 Component video jacks Pr Pb Y e Thecomponentvideojacksarecolor coded green blue and red e Additionalcomponentvideo cables notsupplied 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 AUDIO OUT L R Set Top Box VIDEO IN Component video cable not supplied Rear of the unit Audio cable not supplied VIDEO Rear of the unit 5 z Overview of Controls ON OFF Turns on off the unit DVD Selects the DVD mode DIGITAL Selects the Optical Digital input for listening to audio input from connected TV VCR or SetTop BOX AUDIO IN Selects the Front Audio Input AUX IN Selects the Auxiliary input for listening to audio input from connected TV VCR or Set Top BOX 0 9 Number entry CLEAR Quits the current setting manually from the TV screen without saving change INFO Accesses the display information TITLE Accesses the title menu of
37. when an action may be brought or 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 please contact our web site at www rcaav com Important Also keep your Bill of Sale as proof of purchase Model NO a5 24a ancinanasaeenceie anes Product name tcccciccevsncsanmanusannsmmancnemmuaine Type Of Selor e e E R E E RRS Serial NO eseesessssssssessesssssessesessesseseossosersessessesesseossuerssenresroseeossosersee INVOICE NO sessssssssesessssssesessssesesreseresrsrsseseeresosesressseseeeesesesese Date purchased Dealer NaMe e rr FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR PLEASE VISIT www rcaav com Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice 22 The Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu you must first be in DVD Mode There are four options in the main setup menu Language Setup Video Setup Audio Setup and Default LANGUAGE SETUP With this menu you can set the language for Player Menu Subtitle Audio and Disc Menu If you chose English during initial set up any menus generated by the disc are in English and so is the language of the dialogs if this language is available on the disc lt Language Player Menu English Subtitle ranae Video Anne Espanol Deutsch Disc Menu Italiano lt 2 Audio Svenska Portuguese Ca Default _ Press the SETUP button 2 Press gt butt
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