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1. Remote Control functions in DVD CD mode DVDeCD 1 f mute RETURN pei a CLEAR MENU SURROUND EQ LEVEL INFO TITLE GUIDE SUBWOOFER 0 9 ANGLE NIGHT DVD AUDIO REV PLAY FWD STOP PAUSE ZOOM PLAY MODE AUX1 AUX2 Note In AUX1 AUX2 and TV modes you need to press the button twice within 2 seconds to turn off the component oe W i ee Switches the unit on and off Selects the DVD player Adjusts the sound volume Mutes and restores the sound Returns to the previous menu Directly accesses the next or previous chapter DVD or track CD Hides the Info menu If you are in the menu system returns to main menu Accesses the disc menu during play if available Changes the Surround sound setting Toggles between equalizer BASS TRE and channel settings Accesses the Info menu Accesses the disc menu Selects among subwoofer output levels Number entry Accesses the camera angle function Activates Night Mode see page 22 Accesses the audio function of the Info menu Starts reverse accelerated play or reverse slow motion Starts playing a disc Starts forward accelerated play or forward slow motion Stops play and accesses the main menu Freeze frame frame advance or slow motion Accesses the Zoom function Accesses the play mode function of the Info menu Selects various audio video sources 1 31 05 7 46 AM O D i LC Remote co2. 3 Use the up down arrow buttons to select an option e DVD play modes standard program title repeat chapter repeat A B repeat Notes Program play mode is only available if a programmed list has been created page 19 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 If during a fast forward or reverse point B is reached the player continues playback at normal speed from point A If during a fast search point A is reached the player starts playback from point A at normal speed e VCD and SVCD play modes standard disc repeat track repeat A B repeat PBC must be turned on for Repeat functions to work e Audio CD play modes standard program random disc repeat track repeat A B repeat IntroScan Note IntroScan plays the first ten seconds of each track When all the tracks have been scanned IntroScan stops If you want to continue playing the track being scanned m gt press the PLAY button Press the STOP button to stop IntroScan 3 To stop repeat playback select the Play mode icon and choose the Standard option or press the STOP button twice AN Bookmark DVD and audio CD The player can store up to 12 disc locations as long as the disc remains in the player and the unit remains switched on Note This function is only available with
3. Note If the language chosen is available it is automatically selected when you display the subtitles see page 13 Otherwise the subtitle language indicated on the disc is selected 2 To change the language of the subtitles during playback display the Info menu by pressing the INFO button on the remote see page 13 24 RDT170 24 1 31 05 7 46 AM Additional Information Troubleshooting The unit does not switch on e Make sure it is plugged in e Press the button on the remote control or the ON STANDBY button on the front of the unit The device switches off spontaneously e 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 is impossible to read the disc e Insert the disc with the printed side facing up e Check that the disc can actually be played by this device see page 26 e If you are trying to play a disc containing JPEG files check that the files have a resolution of less than 2 megapixels e Check that the disc s regional code matches the player s regional code This player s regional code is 1 e Clean the disc There is no picture e Check you have switched on the TV set e Check the connections see pages 4 and 5 e Select the AV input assigned to the player on the TV The picture is of poor quality with snow or lines e Check the connections see pages 4 and 5 There is no sound or the soun
4. 1 40 using the up down arrow buttons Press Menu to store it TVand other electronic devices could cause interference Position the antenna away from electronic devices Storing Radio Stations Retrieving Preset Stations Ue receiver can ae up to 40 hae a 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote to ou can enter radio stations yourself or tne enter the tuner mode receiver can store all available radio stations l automatically in ascending order 2 Press lt or on the unit or PR or PR on the remote to search up or down the preset stations Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 19 RDT170 19 E 1 31 05 7 46 AM O DT Co ha Player Menus Using the Player Menus The player s main menu is displayed when there is no disc in the player or when playback has been stopped by pressing the STOP button Select a menu option using the arrow buttons Press OK to select Return to a previous menu using the left arrow button Play Mode Selection ell 1 Load a disc and press STOP Parental Control Random Display Program 2 Select the Play Mode option and press OK i DESEE Note The content of the Play Mode menu varies depending on the type of disc Languages IntroScan 3 Select a play mode with the up down arrow buttons and press OK to select Standard Press OK or the PLAY button to begin the disc s standard playback Random all discs except DVD You can l
5. VCD or SVCD standards This unit may not play some recordings or files due to differences in recording formats software used amp Disc types e MSE RDT170 DVD Video Digital video discs 12 cm and 8 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 DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW 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 VCD Video Compact Disc CD on which you can record up to 74 min of VHS quality video associated with still images audio tracks and interactive menus SVCD Super Video Compact Disc Most SVCDs comply with the IEC62107 standard SVCDs can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and images in accordance with MPEG 2 standards for video and MPEG 1 standards for audio Audio CDs Audio CDs 8 and 12 cm CD R CD RW Most CD R one recording only 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 However depending on the condition of th
6. equipment and access specific functions with the Sound menu Boral 1 Select the Sound option in the main menu using the senses up down arrow buttons and press OK 2 Select an option using the left right arrow buttons and press OK Display Test Tone 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 Select an option using the up down arrow buttons Quiet Moderate or Off Note This function is available only on DVD discs recorded in Dolby Digital 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 from some of the speakers Channel delay compensates for center or surround speakers that are closer to the listening position than the front speakers 1 Select Front Center or Rear using the and buttons and press OK 2 Adjust the distance using the and buttons and press OK Note The receiver speaker distance default settings are the following Front speakers L R 4 5 m Center speaker Cch 3m Rear speaker SUR 3 m Test tone This function is used to test the speaker setting and change the speaker level A short noise comes successively from each speaker Adjust the volume level using the up down arrow buttons Dow
7. for disposal RY Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations Before you dispose of K 1 31 05 7 46 AM D i ee Playing Discs Basic Functions Compatible discs e DVD e DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW e CD e CD R CD RW Compatible formats e DVD VCD Video Compact Disc SVCD Super Video Compact Disc JPEG e CD mp3 CD Kodak Picture See page 26 for more information about discs and compatible formats Regional coding Your DVD player has been designed to process regional management information stored on DVD discs The regional code for your player is 1 Discs that have a different regional code will not play Operating the DVD receiver 1 Turn on your television set 2 Press the DVDeCD button on the remote control Press the button on the remote or ON STANDBY button located on the DVD player s front panel Description of the various 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 player menu When the disc is playing press the TITLE GUIDE button to toggle the menu on or off T 01 C202 222 ae g e Info menu The player s Info menu Pi oo a 9 soo amp appears as a bar at the top of the screen DVD while the disc is playing Press the INFO button on the remote to toggle the Info menu on or off e Player menu If no disc has been inserted the player menu appears
8. in this format i e with horizontal bands at the top and bottom of the screen or in 16x9 4x3 Standard reproduces a 4x3 picture without distortion 16x9 Widescreen reproduces 16x9 format films in full on a 16x9 screen Front Display This option lets you choose how the front display of the DVD player appears Four settings are available Auto the front display dims when a disc is playing Bright the front display is always bright Dim the front display is always dim Black level This option lets you adjust the video brightness level Three settings are available Normal Dark and Light Progressive Scan Progressive Scan provides high quality pictures with less flickering Turn on Progressive Scan if you used the Component Video jacks of the player to connect a TV or monitor compatible with a progressive scan signal Press OK to activate Progressive Scan IMPORTANT Once Progressive Scan has been activated an image will only be visible on a progressive scan TV or monitor If you activate Progressive Scan by mistake follow the procedure below to reset the unit Press and hold the SUBWOOFER button on the remote control The video output will be restored to the standard setting and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor 22 RDT170 22 1 31 05 7 46 AM O DT l i o C Player Menus Play Sound settings Play Mode Parental Control Distance You can adapt your player to other
9. mp3 Angel fo Not selected p gt PLAY Curr ent Selection J Not selected a 2000 Mum and dad peed o BRS m Holidays 03 57 4 Select a file using the arrow buttons Press OK and then PLAY to start playback e mp3 file the player begins playing the selected file then all the files and subfolders contained in the same folder The player then plays the contents of the folders at the same level as the folder containing the file selected at the start Note While listening you can use the mea button to go back to the previous track or the button to go on to the next one e JPEG file the player starts 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 Note During the slide show you can use the ANGLE button to rotate the picture 90 the ZOOM button to magnify the picture the mea button to go back to the previous picture or the amp 1 button to go to the next one and the STOP button to interrupt the slide show and display the disc s contents Press the INFO button to display the Info menu during playback mp3 file press the up down arrow button to select a playback mode Standard Random Track repeat Folder repeat Disc repeat and press OK JPEG file press the up down arrow button to select a projection speed When the player has played all the files t
10. the Play Mode menu press MENU 3 Use the up down arrow buttons to select the Memory Card option If there is more than one memory card inserted a submenu will appear Use the up down arrow buttons to select the card you want to access 4 Press OK to select The contents of the card is displayed Note Although your memory card may be compatible with the unit the data on the card must be in a format the rceiver can read jpeg or mp3 12 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only RDT170 12 S 1 31 05 7 46 AM O D 1 l Using the Info Menu Press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing to display the Info menu Use the right left arrow buttons on the remote to select an icon Use the up down buttons to scroll through the options When the option you want is highlighted press OK to select it To directly access a title or a chapter DVD a track audio CD and VCD select the icon and enter a number using the numeric buttons on the remote Notes Many discs only have one title When one of the icons is grayed out this means that the function is not available on the disc The invalid symbol indicates that the function selected or the button used is not available Info menu DVD Time display Chapter Audio Bookmark Sleep Title Subtitles Play mode Camera angle 00 02 16 H BP PLAY Info menu audio CD Time display Track Play Bookmark mode Sleep 00 01 10 B g
11. use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 2 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only RDT170 2 1 31 05 7 46 AM D W i ee Connections and Setup Front panel controls DVD Home Theatre System RTD170 ON STANDBY Switch the unit on and off amp Open and close the disc tray playback Move to the next preset memory location in tuner mode miu Start playing a disc Pause SOURCE Select the input source W Stop disc playback mea Skip to the previous chapter or track during playback Go to the previous preset memory location in tuner mode pei Skip to the next chapter or track during Front Panel Display R EMD STEREO P SCAN lt gt pA DIGITAL EX B veo Mps tere TRK CHP TITLE PRESET SUBWOOFER Toggle between different subwoofer modes VOLUME Adjust the sound volume PROG SLP REP1 A B TUNED L R De PLII PRESET Audio output in Dolby PL II Preset station number LS Bs IRS Movie Dolby PL II Music or Speaker icons Dolby Prologic Emulation mode Sea EEE DVD CD VCD WMA MP3 Pil SLP Type of disc loaded Disc in playback or in pause Sleep mode activated STEREO TITLE REP 1 REP A B Tuner stereo signal detected Title number DVD ane in bee mode P SCAN TRK kHz MH
12. O D 1 l Connections and Setup D Using the Radio D i ee Table of Contents Things to consider before you connect sssseceeeees 2 Marniial CUr sssaaa 19 Accessories provided sasnancinnanandstnncassictinsneteaaancaneaeaats 2 Storing radio stations sssccsseseesesseesseeeseeeseeeseees 19 Front PANE COME ONS ccussansisisii 3 Retrieving preset stations ssvsssuvvssvnndsnssanzsascesnsccceree 19 Front Panel Display saccssssssccsesdsceesssssesssessecsecssoeseaweteree 3 Using the player Menus esssssssssssssessesssessssssessessesseee 20 Connecting to audiovisual equipment rrrrsssss 4 Playmode Selection sisisscsisiiisi aaa 20 Connecting the antenna rrrrssssssseseeccceceessssseeeeeeee 4 Standard ecto ceee te ect aoaaa iiaeia 20 Magnetic Shielding ssesssssssessensneersnsneersnsneernnnnenssnnnnenen 5 Random all discs except DVD o cs essscssssssssssssssssssssssssssstssssesuen 20 Positioning speakers aceesccsctechesecsduetsesecestetbececdeecacsecncetes 5 Program all discs except mp3 JPEG discs and JPEG u 20 Connecting the Speakers erecsrrssrtmrstetntneeter HAUT 3 3 ol ol teea e ee ne 20 Front Speaker Placement sssssesssssesesseesessesseseeseesees 6 IntroScan Audio CD only sseni 21 Preferred surround placement serscrssesrsresteene 6 Parental Control SettingS scnis 21 Test Tone Channel balance ncecsreeeneeneneenen Lock PACU sitescesesacrhdesscsenscevitstsacsiecstictcnntetaeestierite 21 The remote control Change Pa
13. acing 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 see page 22 Level 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 usually much lower than the front Don t re adjust the surround level program producers use surround for subtle atmospherics and ambience and only rarely for special effects 1 31 05 7 46 AM KA O a Co The Remote Control The remote control Navigating through menus Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus Press the OK button on the remote control to confirm your selection _ MUTE RETURN SURROUND SUBWOOFER EQ LEVEL L TITLE GUIDE INFO g NIGHT DVD g N ON a AUDIO REVERSE PLAY FORWARD ZOOM STOP PAUSE d aD a PLAY MODE AUX 2 AUX 1 CLOCK WAKE VCR SATeCABLE 8 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only RDT170 8
14. al or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm m gt whichever comes first What we will do e Exchange the defective unit for a new or at our option refurbished unit How you get service e Call 1 580 634 0366 and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information is on the back of your unit e A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e fthe representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit you will be provided with a Service Request SR number No returns will be accepted without the SR number e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Option l 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time 2 We will send you a replacement unit 3 If you return the defective unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a SR number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account If your unit is not received within 14 days the suggested retail value of the unit will be charged to your credit card This amount will be credited less a handling fee if the unit is subsequently
15. automatically If a disc is being played Parental Control Random press the STOP button to access this menu Display Program Note A function is only available if it is on the Sound Auto Detect disc you have inserted For instance if you select the Subtitles function from the Info menu subtitles will only appear if subtitles have been provided on the disc Ifa menu or icon appears grayed out the menu or the associated function is not available Play Languages IntroScan 10 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only RDT170 10 1 31 05 7 46 AM O T e i o M Playing Discs Basic Functions Basic Playback Operations Playback Switch the DVD player and the TV set on 1 Press the 4 button on the front of the player to open the disc tray Put the disc in with the printed side up in the case of a single sided disc Press again to close the disc tray Play starts automatically or the disc menu appears If the disc menu appears select the Play option to begin playback 4 Press STOP to stop playback Note When you press STOP the player 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 player is left in STOP mode for more than two minutes without any user interaction a screen saver is activated At the end of 30 minutes without any user interac
16. ceesctelesesczetacrecret cakes eens ceceteleta 24 FLAME AAVANCE cecccccccccccccccccececseececeecececceccececsecseseeseeeeeeeee 11 Audio Een oe ener acer ene eee er ee 24 Variable SIOW MOtlon cececcccccccccccccccccceccececseseeseecceceeccecece 11 UO COS PE EE ET 24 a Additional Information TOUTES NGO CUNO vorisini aaa 25 Using Memory Cards Precautions ssssssssnnnseennnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nennen nnn 26 Compatible Memory PAS an aa 12 E E EE E EA RE EE EE EEE E 26 Reading Memory CANS cecccccccececececcccececcececececcccececes 12 Cleaning A T 26 Using Auto Detect vvn 12 Handling and caring for disCS ss 26 Disc Formats you can play sssssnsunsnunnnunnunnnunnunnnnnnnnne 27 The Info Menu DVD V dEO nvs 27 Using the mfo MEMU sessssisissnsieescecscosscostancsnscssccivats 13 DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW n 27 Time display E E O E E E EE 14 VCD Video Compact DIS EE 27 Title Chapter DVD Track audio CD and VCD 14 SVCD Super Video Compact Disc sescscsscssssssseeee 27 Sibtitles OVD sci creectarteeeteeaianneclaae tae 14 Aadio COS cee setesioustions 27 Audio DVD VCD sisinio 14 CD R CD RW aasecsectscaavsepectadactecctictatedstoctereeloiermsas 27 Play mode all CiSCS sssrds 15 Pi TNS EEE NEE AOE 27 Bookmark DVD and audio CD w esssssssssssussnsseeeeesnen 15 IPE Gi e E SE E 27 Camera angle DVD acts sasassasashasesseseeiesextsteeesdeccertanatent 16 Kodak Picture CDS cela dessssicestactadtdsetatsenrsericarsdedsnccttase 27 PBC PlayBac
17. d is of poor quality e Check the connections see pages 4 and 5 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 Sound menu 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 Press the DVDeCD button if you want to operate a DVD player the TV button to operate a television set and the TUNER button to operate the radio The subtitles do not appear e Check that the DVD disc provides subtitles e Refer to the section on how to display subtitles see page 13 The disc menu language is not the correct one e The disc menu language has not been set up see page 23 e The language of your choice is not available on the disc see page 23 You have forgotten your password Parental control e When the receiver is on and the disc tray is opened press and hold the button on the front panel until the unit goes to standby mode All system settings will be restored to default the parental password will also be reset Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 25 RDT170 25 1 31 05 7 46 AM O DT Co Additional Information Additional Informati
18. discs whose elapsed time or remaining time appears in the Info menu 1 Press the INFO button Select the Bookmark icon with the left right buttons and press OK A menu is displayed with six bookmarks To display the other six bookmarks press the down arrow button Aio 00 28 04 T01 P unmakeas 02 12 56 T02 Play button unmarked icon 2 To create a bookmark select a position shown as unmarked using the arrow buttons and press OK 3 To start playback from a bookmark select Play icon and press OK 4 To delete a bookmark select the trashcan icon and press OK 15 RDT170 15 S 1 31 05 7 46 AM O T s i o M The Info Menu 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 and select the Camera angle icon with the left right buttons 2 Choose the angle with the up down arrow buttons Note If the disc was recorded using a single camera angle this function is not available PBC PlayBack Control VCD The PlayBack Control function offers scenes and information which can be selected through a menu It can also be used to display high resolution pictures if the disc contains any Press the INFO button then select the PBC icon Press the up down buttons to enable or disable this function Zz Sleep Q 1 Press the INFO button then select the Sleep icon with the left righ
19. e 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 20 seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 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 27 mp3 files PICTURE CD COMPATIBLE CD R and CD RW discs containing audio files in mp3 format As for CD R mp3 discs please follow all the recommendations for CD R above along with the comments below e Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format ISO 9660 format and Joliet mp3 files are compatible with Microsoft s DOS and Windows as well as with Apple Mac e mp3 filenames should not exceed 8 characters and should end with the mp3 extension General name format Title mp3 When composing your title use 10 characters or less no spaces and avoid the use of special characters including 4 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 mp3 files Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on th
20. e next one 1 31 05 7 46 AM O MT l i o C Ce Using the Radio The unit has a built in tuner for FM radio Automatic preset programming function 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote Manual Tuning control to select TUNER mode 2 Press and hold TUNER for 3 seconds to start the automatic preset programming 1 Connect the FM antenna 2 Press the TUNER button on the remote Note A weak signal can affect the Automatic 3 When the FM station broadcasts Stereo preset programming function You may need to sound STEREO is displayed adjust the antenna for a more efficient search 4 Tune a station by pressing TUNER or 3 Radio frequencies will be browsed and radio TUNER on the remote until the desired stations stored automatically When all the station is found You can also press and available radio stations are stored or if all hold the TUNER button for 40 memory locations are full the auto approximately one second to use the preset programming will stop automatic search function in this mode the unit will automatically find a station Manua preset 1 Tune to a radio station see Manual tuning 5 Repeat step 4 to tune to another radio on the left station 2 Press MENU on the remote control PRESET Note If there is interference change the location will appear on the display of the antenna until you get optimal sound A 3 While the display is flashing P01 2 input your desired preset number
21. e rate of compression decompression you choose Obtaining audio CD quality sound requires an analog digital sampling rate that is conversion to mp3 format of at least 128 kB sec and up to 160 kB sec Choosing higher rates such as 192 kB sec or more only rarely produces even better sound quality Conversely files with sampling rates below 128 kB sec will not play properly e Do not record copyright protected mp3 files Securized files are encrypted and code protected to prevent illegal copying Important The above recommendations does not guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3 recordings or as an assurance of sound quality Certain technologies and methods for mp3 file recording on CD Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player i e degraded sound quality and in some cases inability of the player to read the file JPEG files CD R and CD RW with JPEG files Certain JPEG files including progressive JPEG files cannot be read by this player 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 player even though the files are shown as JPEG images on your computer Kodak Picture CDs 27 1 31 05 7 46 AM O DT Co Additional Information Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built in sound enhancement systems oe
22. enter speaker rear speakers and the subwoofer Note When connecting the speakers make sure the polarities speaker wire to on the receiver of speaker wires and terminals match If the cords are reversed the sound will be distorted Do not ground the output line it will damage the speaker Positioning speakers 1 Left Right Front Speakers Front speakers carry primarily music and sound effects 2 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 speakers 3 Surround Rear Speakers The rear 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 Subwoofer A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass effects explosions the rumble of spaceships etc which dramatically heighten the action on the screen Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distortion Front and center speakers provided with this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your IV set Note It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and subwoofer near the TV set RDT170 1 31 05 7 46 AM O DT Co Connections and Setup i Front Speaker Placement i y Follow the suggestions for speaker placement below to get the D best res
23. fore turning the unit on again e Before moving the player make sure the disc tray is empty Other important use and cleaning information at the end of the booklet Accessories provided Remote control and 2 non rechargeable AAA gt Nr batteries M N e o o eo Left and right Center speaker front speakers 1 x Pig tail antenna wire SSS C J 6 x Stripped wires for speakers Subwoofer Left and right rear speakers 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 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
24. ge using the up down arrow buttons 3 To turn subtitles off select the Off option Notes 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 player the subtitles will default to the subtitle language you selected in the Languages menu see page 23 This function may not be available on all discs Audio DVD VCD 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 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 Notes This option is only available if the disc offers 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 player the language will revert to the one you selected in the Languages menu see page 23 14 1 31 05 7 46 AM KA O DT e i o LE dl The Info Menu Play mode all discs Note For mp3 play modes please refer to page 16 1 While the disc is playing press the INFO button 2 Select the Play mode icon using the left right arrow buttons or press the PLAY MODE button on the remote control
25. he music or Slide show stops and the disc s contents are displayed again Press STOP to end playback Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 17 RDT170 1 31 05 7 46 AM O DT l i o C Ce mp3 Files and JPEG Files Playing JPEG and mp3 Music Files at the Same Time You can display JPEG files while listening to mp3 music files recorded on the same disc 1 Insert the disc containing the two types of files in the player gt PLAY 4 2000 gt Curr ent Selection J Iwill survive RobbieWilliams J RobbieWilliams J Torn mp3 Angel Po Killian J Testify WwW o 2000 Mum and dad 00 02 45 mp3 peed o BA E B PLAY Angek Holidays 03 Slideshow speedFast 18 RDT170 18 2 Select an image file using the arrow buttons then press OK The name of the folder where the file is located and the name of the file appear on the right in the Current selection section Select an mp3 music file using the arrow buttons then press OK The name of the folder where the file is located and the name of the file appear on the right in the Current selection section Note To delete your selection press the CLEAR button Press INFO to access the Info menu during playback You can change the slide show s projection speed using the up or down arrow button During playback you can use the lt button to go back to the previous picture or the button to go to th
26. his warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information 29 RDT170 29 S 1 31 05 7 46 AM Visit the RCA website at www rca com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2005 Thomson Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in China TOCOM 16514460 RDT170 30 S T THOMSON THOMSON fT 1 31 05 8 04 AM
27. is not working check that all the cables have been inserted properly into the jacks Component cable Connecting the antenna The FM antenna provided should be connected to the FM aerial jack at the back of the unit Note For FM reception extend the antenna to its full length 4 RDT170 4 S 1 31 05 7 46 AM O DT Co SUBWOOFER REAR SPEAKERS SURROUND SOUND RIGHT 09 E nara g GREY GREY STRIPED BLUE GREY STRIPED l Per ora E Nell TN Nel ree PURPLE GREY STRIPED Ba Vem Wom Wa B Le i RED GREY STRIPED GREEN E e GREY STRIPED BS xe CENTER SPEAKER 2N 2 1 oe 3 p S A Y M 3 ce Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Magnetic shielding FRONT SPEAKERS D i ee Connections and Setup Connecting the speakers Six speakers are provided with the unit 2 front 1 center 2 rear 1 subwoofer To achieve good surround effects all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver One speaker wire is provided for each speaker connection Speaker wires are color coded to match the terminals Connect the speaker wire to the back of each speaker and to the corresponding color terminal at the back of the unit Press down the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire 1 Release the tab to lock wire in the terminal 2 Do the same for c
28. isten to all the tracks on the disc in random order by choosing the Random option Press OK to start random playback Press STOP to stop random playback Press PLAY to resume normal playback Program all discs except mp3 JPEG discs and JPEG With this option you can program the playback order Lists vary according to the type of disc 1a DVD Select a title using the up down arrow buttons and press the right arrow button to access the list of chapters Select a chapter using the up down arrow buttons 1b Audio CD and VCD Select a track using the up down arrow buttons or select All to start playing all the tracks 1c mp3 select a folder using the up down arrow buttons then press the right arrow button to access the list of files Select a file using the up down arrow buttons 2 Press OK to add the title chapter DVD track audio CD and VCD or file mp3 to the list 3 Press the CLEAR button to remove the last title chapter track file from the list 4 Press PLAY to start program play or select Done and press OK Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary Auto Detect When Auto Detect is turned on it reads what type of memory card has been inserted into the card reader and displays a dialog box with options see page 12 When Auto detect is turned off no message is displayed the card is accessed by pressing the INPUT button on the remote Auto detect has two submenus one for what action you want the unit to take whe
29. it such as the remote control hand unit e Include with the shipment 1 Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale 2 A brief note describing your unit s problem 3 Your name address and phone number e The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges and you elect not to use your credit card e After we receive your product a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you What your warranty does not cover Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Adjustment of customer controls Damage from misuse or neglect A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Batteries e Units purchased serviced or operated outside the U S A e Loss of programming It is recommended that you retain all original CD software that was loaded in the unit e Installation e Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson oe e Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pick up the replacement unit in a timely manner Product Registration e Please complete and the online Product Registration on RCA com productregistration or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return
30. k Control VCD ssss sstsecssssstuassssssstices 16 Sound Enhancement Systems sssssssssssessesessseserees 28 2 acl eee ee E EI rere eens E ENE 16 Dolby Pro Logic I sccscadentesssessseseccoutscsestectecivssdenteceecstven 28 mp3 Files and JPEG Files e Wer Playing mp3 files or displaying JPEG files 00 17 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 1 o RDT170 1 Po 1 31 05 7 46 AM O DT hl CO Ce Connections and Setup Things to consider before you connect e Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located on the back of your unit e 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 Celsius e Leave enough space around the unit to allow adequate ventilation 10 cm on either side and above the top and 5 cm at the rear e The humidity of the room should not 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 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 be
31. n a disc is playing and one for listing the types of media currently in the player disc memory card and the option to select which type of media you want to access Use the arrow buttons to highlight your choice On or Off and press OK to select 20 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only RDT170 20 S 1 31 05 7 46 AM O T lh o C Player Menus IntroScan Audio CD only This option plays the first ten seconds of each track Press OK to start IntroScan press STOP to stop it and PLAY to continue playing the current track Parental Control Settings You can control access to the player and the type of discs your family can watch with the lock function There are eight levels of parental control Select the Parental Control option in the main menu and press OK The Parental Control menu is displayed Play Lock Player Bid This setting prevents playback of DVDs that may not be suitable for all audiences by using the rating level ae aa encoded on the disc not all discs are rated If the rating level of the disc is higher than the preset level playback is prohibited unless a password is entered Sound RatedTitles Languages UnratedTitles 1 To activate locking according to your preset rating limits select the Lock Player option using the up down arrow buttons and press OK 2 You are asked for a new password Enter four digits using the number buttons and press OK You are asked for c
32. nmix This function can process a multi channel audio source to a two channel stereo signal The options are Stereo and Off 23 RDT170 23 1 31 05 7 46 AM O DT l i o CE Player Menus Play Play Mode Parental Control English Display Disc Menus English Sound Audio English Player Menus Disc Menus Audio 1 press OK Language settings With this menu you can set the language for player 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 is the language of the dialogs if this language is available on the disc 1 Select the Languages option in the main menu using the up down arrow buttons and press OK 2 Select one of the options using the up down arrow buttons and press OK To change the language of the player menus choose the language using the up down arrow buttons and press OK To change the language of the disc menus choose the language using the up down arrow buttons and press OK To change the dialog language choose the language using the up down arrow buttons and Note If the selected language is not available on a disc the disc s language will be used instead the remote see page 13 Subtitles 1 press OK To change the language during play display the audio icon by pressing the AUDIO button on To change the subtitle language choose the language using the up down arrow buttons and
33. ntrol functions in Tuner mode TUNER 1 f mute pei iaa MENU TUNER TUNER AUDIO In RDT170 Selects the tuner Adjusts the sound volume Mutes and restores the sound Selects programmed stations Stores a station Tunes down and up the radio frequencies Toggles between Stereo and Mono modes 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 D The Remote Control Remote control functions in TV mode Note The buttons described below operate as specified provided that the function is available on the television TV PR GO BACK CLEAR MENU ZOOM INFO TITLE GUIDE 0 9 Selects the TV Changes the channel Returns to the previous channel Exits a menu Accesses the TV s main menu Accesses the Zoom function 16x9 TV only Provides information about the channel Displays the program guide Selects a channel For 2 digit channels first press 0 serting batteries in the remote control Do not dispose of them in a fire or recharge them If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries batteries or accumulators ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if they will accept them
34. of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States e T
35. on Precautions Use e f 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 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 DVD player 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 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 gt S Cleaning e Use a soft dry clean cloth Regularly dust the vents at the back or sides e Using solvents abrasi
36. onfirmation enter the four digits again and press OK Note Choose a password that is easy to remember or write it down 3 To unlock select the Parental Control option Enter your password Select the Lock Player function and press OK Change Password 1 To change the password select the Change Password option and press OK 2 Enter the four digits of your new password Rated Titles The disc publisher is responsible for coding scenes according to the rating limits 1 Select Rated Titles and press OK 2 For the rating limit select the level using the up down arrow buttons and press OK Unrated Titles 1 To set up password only access to unrated titles select Unrated titles and press OK 2 Select Password required using the up down arrow buttons and press OK Note You must put the player into Lock mode see above for the Rating Limits to apply 21 RDT170 21 1 31 05 7 46 AM O DT l i o CE Ce Player Menus Play Display settings Play Mode i ers ear Aimee gt DE 1 Select the Display option in the main menu using standad Display Front display eo the up down arrow buttons and press OK a pee Normal 2 Select an option using the left right arrow buttons and press OK Languages PAL NTS C PAL 7v TV Image 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 4x3 Letterbox gives best reproduction of pictures recorded
37. pact Flash Cards Compatible Memory Cards e Compact Flash 1 and 2 e MultiMedia Card e Secure Digital e Memory Stick e Smart Media Reading Memory Cards The Auto Detect Feature The Receiver has an Auto detect feature that reads the type of card you ve inserted and displays a dialog box asking if you want to access the card By default auto detect is turned on You can turn this feature off so no message appears see page 20 When Auto detect is on and a disc is playing the receiver will pause playback and ask if you want to continue playback or access the card It will also show you what type of card is in the slot when you turn it on If auto detect is off no message appears when you insert a card You must press the INPUT button on the remote to access the card If a card was left in the slot when you last turned the unit off no message will appear unless you press INPUT 1 With no disc playing insert your memory card into Card inserted To continueplaying disc th e slot pres PLAY PAUSE or remove card Pa a seme Note If you insert a card while a disc is playing a dialog press A box is displayed giving you the option of continuing to play the disc or to stop disc playback and access the memory card 2 A dialog box is displayed showing a list of the types of media that are in the receiver DVD AUTO DETECTION ON If you don t want this message to appear again turn M emo ry Ca rd i off auto detect in
38. received 4 Ship your defective unit back to us less accessories using the replacement unit s carton Shipping instructions will be included in the carton along with your SR number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us Make Sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Include with the shipment e Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale e A brief note describing your unit s problem e Your name address and phone number Option II 1 Fora fee we will send a replacement unit to our exchange point 2 The exchange location will notify you of its arrival 28 RDT170 28 S 1 31 05 7 46 AM O T e i o M Additional Information 3 Take your unit and evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand unit 4 If the repairs are covered by your warranty you will not be billed Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson To receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit e Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss e Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible Please retain all accessories that were included with your un
39. s Dolby Pro Logic Il The Pro Logic Il mode uses the built in circuit to steer the Left Center Right and Surround left and right channel audio signals and uses all five speakers to play both stereo and Dolby Pro Logic program source such as TV and VCR Dolby Pro Logic II includes Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Music and Dolby Pro Logic Emulation You can use this mode to suit any stereo program source 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 counted as 0 1 channel results in 5 1 channels or 6 Channels that bring you the most sophisticated Dolby Digital sound enjoyment Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year from date of purchase Unit exchange which includes parts and labor e The warranty for rental units begins with the first rent
40. ssword P ENTE EEO ENEE T 21 Remote Control functions in DVD CD Modesa 9 Rated Titles E teantntnansess 21 ee ee ee ee eee an 9 Unrated Titles pieeeemeeneeeseue acts eee Seceeeeae erase eee oe 21 Pemo ontok on nN OE aea 9 Display Settings scsascssvcssssscecssscsscsscssdvievssenstevecestabctes 22 inserting baene athe remote cantall lt 9 IGM GS EAE A A 22 g Front Display pcsecvcahcvceustcensocanssescivsnressabocteveishiaranesessocte 22 Playing Discs Basic Functions Black level rrenean aala 22 Compatible discs csssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssessssessenssees 10 Progressive Scan sesesssssessessessesessesseseesesseessseeseessstsesses 22 Compatible O aioe ee ea veccetaedanataaazuesenssseeecceceas 10 Sound Settings seUsOnedennoneedendeendendsandnusntensnsndenseconneoneen 23 Regional coding EPO E NNE EEE 10 Night Mode nsssasssnnsennennnnnnennunnnunnnnunnnnnnsnnonnnsnnonnrnnnsnernenns 23 Operating the DVD receiver sssssssssunnsueunnnnnennnnnnnnrnne 10 BIS 6 eae eer ee nene eee ee ore one arare 23 E gt Description of the various menus cececccccecececcccececees 10 Test rone E A E E TTT 23 Basic Playback Operations A e a 11 DOWN MI aariaa aAa EE EEEE TE 23 PU cea ceases ae eee eee q1 Language Settings sssssssssssssssteesnsesnsneneaneeanens 24 Accelerated play Beas sein cd ce te Sees hee oes 11 Player POMS Seca ascents oe oe 24 PAUSE ceeessssesscssesecssssesccssusescsssssecsueeescsstessesueserssuesessnseessnssess 11 Dise MENUS xccesssaretse
41. t PLAY Info menu VCD and SVCD Time display Track PlayBack Audio Play mode Control Sleep 00 02 16 B PLAY Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 13 RDT170 13 1 31 05 7 46 AM o Em litt O a Co The Info Menu 01 49 37 14 RDT170 Time Display To access the Time Display press the INFO button on the remote Use the left right arrow buttons to select the Time display icon Press the up down buttons repeatedly to display DVD Chapter elapsed time Chapter remaining time Title elapsed time and Title remaining time VCD and audio CD Track elapsed time and Track remaining time To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the start of a title or chapter enter a time with the number buttons hh mm ss Note This function may not be available on all discs Title Chapter DVD Track audio CD and VCD To directly access a title chapter DVD or a track audio CD and VCD press the INFO button then select the Title or Track icon with the left right arrow buttons Choose a number using the up down buttons or enter a number directly with the numeric buttons Note Many discs only have one title Subtitles DVD Subtitles are turned off by default Turn on Subtitles as follows 1 While the disc is playing press the INFO button then select the Subtitles icon using the left right arrow buttons 2 Select a langua
42. t arrow buttons O 2 Select one of the available options using the up down arrow buttons Off 30 K 60 90 or 120 minutes 16 RDT170 16 S 1 31 05 7 46 AM mp3 Files and JPEG Files Playing mp3 Files or Displaying JPEG Files mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music The main advantage of the mp3 format is that CD quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer in user friendly compressed files JPEG files are image files Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 2 megapixels Note 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 Before inserting a disc or memory card make sure it is compatible with the player 1 Open the disc tray Place the disc with the printed side facing up Select a folder using the up down arrow buttons on the remote then press OK to display the list of files or press PLAY to start playing all the files contained in the folder a J Iwill survive RobbieWilliams J Torn J Beautiful J Testify ys EiffelTo wer Trocadero Louvrel Louvre2 Concor de wW 00 02 45 fe MP3 B PLAY Angek mp3 Play Mode Standad Je B PLAY None Slideshow speedFast p gt PLAY Curr ent Selection J RobbieWilliams
43. tion the player switches off automatically Accelerated play While the disc is playing press the REV or FWD button 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 FRAME is displayed 2 Press the REV or FWD button to advance backward or forward image by image 3 Press PLAY to resume normal playback Variable slow motion 1 While the disc is playing press the PAUSE button once PAUSE is displayed 2 Press the REV or FWD button to vary the speed and direction of the slow motion 3 Press PLAY to resume normal playback Note Backward slow motion is not available on VCDs Changing chapter track While the disc is playing press the left right arrow 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 the ZOOM button until you reach the zoom size you want 2 Move from one area to another pan using the arrow buttons 11 RDT170 11 S 1 31 05 7 46 AM Using Memory Cards Your receiver has two memory card slots You can transfer information jpeg or mp3 files from your memory cards to the receiver and display the pictures on screen or play the mp3 files The upper slot can read different formats the lower slot is for Com
44. ults i aw Alignment l Align the center speaker evenly with A or slightly behind B the left and right speakers but not ahead of them Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 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 Ae y d Height E 7 The mid and high frequency drivers of the three front speakers 4 m should be as close as possible to the same height This often L requires placing the center speaker directly on top A or beneath Courtesy Dolby Laboratories B the TV set Preferred surround placement Location If possible place surround speakers to either side of the OR listening area not behind it OR Height Es If space permits install surround speakers 2 3 feet above A viewers This helps to minimize localization effects J l Aiming Ta Aim surround speakers straight across the room not down W at viewers to help create a more open spacious surround sound field Alternative Surround Placement A p 4 i 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 deo Eel seem to surround you rather than come from behind you 4 Do RDT170 6 S 1 31 05 7 46 AM O DT i i o M Ll RDT170 Connections and Setup No adjacent walls Surround speakers can go on stands f
45. ve or alcohol based products risks damaging the unit e lf an object or liquid enters inside the unit unplug it immediately and have it checked by an authorized engineer Handling and caring for discs e Handle your discs with care Hold the disc with your fingers at the edges or through 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 player 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 e 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 26 RDT170 26 S 1 31 05 7 46 AM O D l T Disc Formats you can pla a D i ee Additional Information In order to ensure playback discs must conform with DVD CD
46. z Progressive Scan activated Track number Tuner frequency unit DIGITAL CHP TUNED Audio output in Dolby Digital Chapter number DVD Radio station tuned mode Note grev Dolby and the double D symbol OU are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories RDT170 3 1 31 05 7 46 AM O DT Co Connections and Setup Connecting to audiovisual equipment AL OAGIA LNSNOdWOO LVS LNO OlaNv COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO OUT Note Use only one of the connection methods shown above for each device Gr AUDIO IN L left and AUDIO IN R right jacks AUX 1 and AUX 2 These are analog audio output jacks The AUDIO L jack and cable are white while the AUDIO R jack and cable are red Audio cables red and white Component video out The Y Pb Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality by separating the video Signal into three parts To ensure maximum picture quality use three video grade cables yellow for the connection You can also buy bundled component video cables that are color coded to match the Y Pb Pr inputs green blue and red Note If your television is a high definition television use the DVD player s progressive scan output to get the highest possible video resolution Set the Progressive Scan option in the Display menu to On see page 22 Note If one of the devices
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