RCA 31-5030 User Manual

owner’s manual

300W Home Theater System

with Intergrated DVD / VCR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety/Regulatory Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

FCC Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................................................. 4

The FCC Wants You to Know ................................................................................................................................................ 4

Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Unpack Your Home Theater System ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Insert Batteries ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Compatible Media .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

System Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

A Quick Look at the Remote Control ..................................................................................................................................... 7

A Quick Look at the Front Panel Controls ............................................................................................................................. 8

A Quick Look at the Front Panel Display ............................................................................................................................... 9

A Quick Look at the Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 10

Connections ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Placing the Speakers ............................................................................................................................................................ 11

Connecting Speakers ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

Connecting the Antenna or Cable ........................................................................................................................................ 13

Antenna or Basic Cable ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Connecting the AM/FM Antennas ........................................................................................................................................ 13

AM Antenna ................................................................................................................................................................. 13

FM Antenna ................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Connecting the TV .............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Connecting the TV to RF (Antenna) ............................................................................................................................. 13

Connecting the TV to Composite Video ........................................................................................................................ 13

Connecting the TV to S-Video ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Connecting the TV to Component Video (DVD only) ................................................................................................... 14

Connecting External Devices ............................................................................................................................................... 14

Line 1 In ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Line 2 In ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Line Out ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Digital In (Coaxial) ....................................................................................................................................................... 14

Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Running Auto Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 15

Power on the System ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

About Standby Mode .................................................................................................................................................... 15

DVD Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Video Menu .................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Audio Menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Disc Preferences ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

VCR Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Channel Preset ............................................................................................................................................................. 17

Clock ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Setting the Clock Manually ........................................................................................................................................... 18

Language ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Basic Operations ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Selecting Functions ............................................................................................................................................................. 19

VCR (TV) Function ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

Disc Function ............................................................................................................................................................... 19

Radio Function ............................................................................................................................................................. 19

4 Line 1-2 Function ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

Basic TV-VCR Functions ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

Playing a VHS/S-VHS Tape ........................................................................................................................................... 19

Options During VHS Playback ..................................................................................................................................... 19

Recording a TV Program ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

Options During Recording .................................................................................................................................................. 19

Copying a DVD to VHS Tape ............................................................................................................................................... 19

Setting a Timed Recording ................................................................................................................................................... 20

Basic Disc Functions ........................................................................................................................................................... 20

Playing a DVD, CD or VCD .......................................................................................................................................... 20

Additional Disc Playback Options ................................................................................................................................ 21

Basic Radio Functions ......................................................................................................................................................... 21

Presetting Radio Stations .............................................................................................................................................. 21

Listening to Presets ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

Adjusting Stereo/Mono ................................................................................................................................................. 21

Advanced Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Display ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Go To .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Title .................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Angle ................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Zoom .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Subtitle ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Audio .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Repeat ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Program Playback ................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Sleep Timer ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23

MP3 Playback ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Photo CD Playback ............................................................................................................................................................. 23

Searching for Index Marks ................................................................................................................................................... 23

Return to 0:00:00 ................................................................................................................................................................ 24

Adjusting Speaker Levels ..................................................................................................................................................... 24

Setting EQ Modes ............................................................................................................................................................... 24

Adjusting Bass/Treble .......................................................................................................................................................... 24

Changing Surround Modes ................................................................................................................................................. 24

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................. 26

Care ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Notes about Discs ............................................................................................................................................................... 27

Handling Discs ............................................................................................................................................................. 27

On Cleaning Discs ........................................................................................................................................................ 27

Notes about Videocassettes .................................................................................................................................................. 27

Cassette Tape Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 27

Cassette Erase Protection .............................................................................................................................................. 27

Service and Repair ........................................................................................................................................................ 27

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All other brand and product

names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by method claims of certain US patents, 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 and other limited viewing users only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is prohibited.This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only.

RadioShack reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and other information contained in this document without

prior notification.

SAFETY/REGULATORY INFORMATION

WARNING: TO AVOID HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE TO INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION, DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE/DEFEAT LASER TRANSPORT PROTECTIVE HOUSING.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT. The

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear panel.

Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the

CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electronic Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

User/Installer Caution: Your authority to operate this FCC certified

equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer, who is responsible for compliance with Part 15 FCC rules. 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.

FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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.

Product: 300W Home Theater

Model: 31-5030

Responsible Party: RadioShack

Phone: 817-415-3200

System

100 Throckmorton Fort Worth, TX 76102

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your Home Theater System

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION: To prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoying interference,

use only the recommended accessories. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade plug to wide slot, fully insert. Do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the unit cover or back. There are no serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The lightning symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within this product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

The exclamation symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.

WARNING: To reduce

the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.

4. All operating instructions should be followed.

5. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

9. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating– current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. Power–supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

13. This product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction

Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.

14. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna–discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

15. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power lines surges.

16. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

21. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original

part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23. The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

22. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WELCOME

Thank you for purchasing the RCA 300W Home Theater System with Intergrated DVD/VCR. This all-in-one digital home theater system comes complete with a progressive scan DVD player, VCR, AM/FM receiver and built-in amplifier! Now you can enjoy all your favorite home entertainment media in one package

UNPACK YOUR HOME THEATER SYSTEM

• DVD/VCR Receiver (1)

• Satellite Speakers (5)

• Passive Subwoofer (1)

• Composite Video cable (1)

• Audio/Video cable (1)

• 16' Speaker cables for L/R front (2)

• 10' Speaker cable for Center (1)

• 25' Speaker cables for L/R surround (2)

• RF Antenna Cable (1)

• Remote control (1)

• 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries (2)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM wire antenna (1)

• User’s guide (1)

24. The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• DVD Video and DVD-R

• Dolby Digital 5.1

• DTS Digital Surround

• CD-Digital Audio (5” and 3”)

• MP3 on CD-R/CD-RW

• VCD (1.0 and 2.0) and SVCD

• Photo CD/Kodak Picture CD

•VHS

•Stereo

•Hi-Fi

•NTSC

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW and DVD Audio discs cannot be played on this system.

• Region 1 - Your system has a region code printed on the back of

the unit and will only play DVD discs labeled with the same region code.

INSERT BATTERIES

1. Remove battery cover.

2. Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+/-).

3. Replace cover.

Compatible Media

This system can play the following media:

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

A QUICK LOOK AT THE REMOTE CONTROL

RECORD — Press to start a VCR recording.

PROGRAM — Press to arrange a custom playback order for the currently loaded disc.

TV-VCR — Press to select the TV-VCR function in order to watch the TV or VHS tapes.

DISC — Press to select any disc function, such as DVD, CD, VCD, or MP3.

RADIO — Press to select the Tuner function and switch between AM and FM.

AV 1-2 — Press to select an external device connected to the front or rear line inputs (Line 1 ANALOG 1, or Line 2 - ANALOG 2, DIGITAL IN.)

100 / AM-PM — Press to select channel 100 and higher. Also use to set AM or PM in the clock setup menu.

CHANNEL d / e — Press to select channels in the TV or VCR mode.

EQ MODE — Press to select one of the preset equalizer settings.

DISPLAY — Press to reveal on-screen feedback of the curent system status.

f / e / g / d — Press the arrows to navigate the on-screen menus.

SETUP / MENU — Press to display setup menus for the DVD and VCR. During DVD playback, this activates the disc menu.

STOP — Press to stop playback of a disc or VHS tape.

TUNING -/+ @/I — Press to tune the radio to the desired station. (OR) Press to scan a disc backwards or forward at variable speeds. (OR) Press to rewind or fast-forward a VHS tape (in the STOP mode). (OR) Press to a scan a VHS tape backward or forward at variable speeds (in the PLAY mode).

ST/MO/ZOOM — Press to set the selected FM station output to stereo or mono sound. (OR) Press to zoom in during DVD playback.

TITLE / -DPSS — Press to display the DVD title menu (if available). (OR) Press to search for the previous index mark on a VHS tape.

SURROUND — Press to toggle between surround sound (Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, or Pro Logic) and stereo sound (2-channel plus subwoofer).

POWER — Press to turn the system on or off.

ANGLE / DPSS+ — Press to view DVD scenes from additional angles (if available). (OR) Press to search for the next Index mark on a VHS tape.

BYPASS / ANT — Press to view your TV’s tuner (RF antenna connection only).

SUBTITLE/REPLAY — Press to select the desired DVD subtitle language (if available). (OR) Press to replay the last (previous) 20 seconds of VHS tape.

ZERO / GOTO —Press to fast wind the VHS tape to the counter position 0:00:00. (OR) Press to jump to a specific title, chapter, track, or counter position (not available on all discs).

REPEAT — Press to repeat the entire disc, individual chapters, or tracks.

SLEEP — Press to set the sleep timer to turn off the system automatically.

0-9 — Use to enter numeric data in on-screen menus and to select channels in TV-VCR mode.

MUTE — Press to silence the audio output.

VOLUME e / d — Press to adjust the volume level of the system.

DISC MENU/SP/EP — Press to view the disc menu for the currently loaded DVD (if available). (OR) Press to set the VHS recording speed to SP (Standard Play) or EP (Extended Play).

ENTER / SET — Press to enter or confirm menu settings.

PLAY — Press to begin playback of a disc or VHS tape.

RETURN/CANCEL — Press to cancel certain selections in the menu system.

PAUSE — Press once to pause playback. Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time.

SLOW/MEM — Press to activate slow motion playback for a disc or VHS tape. (OR) Press to save a radio preset.

PRESET -/+ F/J — Press to skip to the previous or next preset radio station. (OR) Press to skip to the previous or next chapter or track on a disc.

SPK LEVELS — Press to select the desired speaker, then adjust the volume level using e / d.

AUDIO/SKIP — Press to select the desired audio track or format (if available) on the current disc. (OR) Press to skip ahead 30 seconds during VHS playback.

BASS/TREB Press to select bass or treble, then adjust using e / d.

NOTE

: PROGRESSIVE SCAN - To enable Progressive Scan, open the DVD disc tray and then press STOP 5 times (PSCAN ON appears on the

front panel display). To return to Interlaced Scan mode, open the disc tray and press STOP 5 times (PSCAN OFF appears on the front panel display).

A QUICK LOOK AT THE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

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1. POWER — Press to turn the system on or off.

2. IR SENSOR — Aim the remote control here.

3. EJECT — Press to remove the currently loaded VHS tape.

4. VHS DECK — Insert the videotape here.

5. OPEN/CLOSE — Press to open and close the DVD tray.

6. DISC TRAY — Insert disc (DVD, CD, etc.) here.

7. PHONES — Insert headphone plug here.

8. FUNCTION SELECTOR — Rotate to select the desired home theater function: VCR (TV), DISC, FM, AM, ANALOG 1, ANALOG 2 and DIGITAL.

EQ MODE — Press to select a preset equalizer setting.

10. BASS/TREBLE — Press to select bass or treble, and then adjust using e / d.

11. SPEAKER LEVELS — Press to select the desired speaker, and then adjust the volume level using e / d.

12. STORE PRESET — Press to save a radio preset.

13.

SETUP/MENU — In full Stop mode, press to display the setup menus for the DVD and VCR decks. In all other DVD Play modes

(PLAY, RESUME STOP, etc.), press to display the DVD disc menu.

14.

ENTER/SET — Press to enter and confirm menu settings.

15. f / e / g / d — Press to navigate the on-screen menus.

16.

REC — Press to start recording in the VCR deck.

17. REW F — In the Disc function, press to skip to the previous chapter/track. In the VCR function, press to rewind the tape. In Play

mode, press to scan backward at variable speeds.

18.

PLAY — Press to start playback of a disc or VHS tape.

19. PAUSE — Press once to pause playback. Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time.

20.

FF J — In the Disc function, press to skip to the next chapter/track. In the VCR function, press to fast-forward the tape. In Play

mode, press to scan forward at variable speeds.

21.

STOP — Press to stop playback of a disc or VHS tape.

22. COPY — Press to copy the disc in the DVD deck to the videotape in the VCR deck. The system will not copy Macrovision® encoded

DVDs.

23.

VOLUME — Rotate to adjust the volume.

24. AV INPUT 1(VIDEO L-AUDIO-R) — Connect to the audio/video outputs of a camcorder, video game or other component.

A QUICK LOOK AT THE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

1. DOLBY DIGITAL — Lights if a DVD with a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack is playing.

2. PRO SCAN — Lights if the Progressive Scan Component Video output is active.

3. REPEAT — Lights if a disc is in Repeat mode.

4. DVD — Lights if a DVD disc is loaded.

5. PLAY — Lights if a disc or videotape is in Play mode.

6. PAUSE — Lights if a disc or videotape is in Pause mode.

7. TITLE — Shows current title number.

8. TRACK — Shows current track number.

9. CHAPTER — Shows current chapter number.

10. VCR — Lights if the VCR function is active.

11. TV — Lights if the TV function is active.

12. DISC — Lights if the Disc function is active.

13. RADIO — Lights if the Tuner function is active.

14. LINE 1-2 — Lights if the AV 1 or AV 2 function is active.

15.

TIMER — Lights if a timed recording is programmed.

16. RECORD — Lights if the VCR is in Record mode.

17. TAPE — Lights if a tape is loaded in the VCR deck.

18. SPEAKERS — Shows the currently active speakers.

19. DOLBY PRO LOGIC — Lights if Dolby Pro Logic surround sound is active.

20.

DTS — Lights if a DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded.

21. STEREO — Lights if stereo audio is selected in FM mode.

22. VCD — Lights if a VCD or SVCD disc is loaded.

23. MP3 — Lights if an MP3 on a CD-R or CD-RW disc is played.

24. STATUS — Shows the current system status; including disc title number, chapter or track number, counter position, and radio

frequency.

25.

KHz/MHz — In the Tuner function, lights KHz for AM mode and MHz for FM mode.

26.

PLAY/RECORD SPEED — In the VCR function, shows the current playback or record speed.

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