RCA RTD101 Owner’s Manual
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.
Ooeration is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction, may
cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Thomson
multimedia Inc. could void the user's authority to
operate this product.
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF)
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
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For Your Records
in the event that service should
be required, you may need
both the model number and the serial number. In
the space below, record the date and place of pur-
chase, and the serial number:
Model No.
Remote Control No. CRK76AJ1
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
ServiceInformation
This product should be serviced only by those spe-
cially trained in appropriate servicing technic ues.
For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to
the warranty included in this Guide.
energy, and if not installed and used properly, this
equipment may cause interference to radio and
television reception. Product
If this equipment does cause interference to radio Dolby Digital DVD Audio video receiver
or television reception (which you can determine by Brand: RCA
unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference Model: RTD101
by one or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for the radio or television that is
"receiving" the interference).
• Move the unit away from the equipment that is
Electrical current consumption
120v
60Hz
100Wa_s
receiving interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that
the unit and the equipment receiving interference
are on different branch circuits.
if these measures do not eliminate the interference,
please consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional
IMPORTER
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suggestions.
Also, the Federal Communications Commission has
prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and
Resolve Radio TV interference Problems." This
booklet is available from the U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please speci-
fy stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering
copies.
This Droduct complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
manufacture.
ForYourSafety
The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider
than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets
one way. if the plug won't go into the outlet com-
pletely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the
other way. If it still won't fit, contact a qualified
electrician to chancle the outlet, or use a different
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RCAis among the first Consumer Electronics companies to have adopted the MP3 format, starting with the release of its MP3 player,
Lyra_ intothemarket (www.rca.c_mandwww._yraz_ne.c_m).RCAispr_ud_fitsinitia_successandhasdeve__pedthec_mpetenciest_
enlarge its offering to other products like Discman and this System. RCA thanks you for your purchase of this System which aims at giving
you tremendous pleasure while listening to your favorite music. In addition to this great System, RCAisproud to offer you the Music
Match CD-ROM, which will assist you in managing your MP3 music library!
The MusicMatch Jukebox
This music management software, to be installed on your PC,allows you to compress music files recorded from you audio CDs into MP3
format and stores them on your PC.
• It makes the search and download of Internet music easier,
• It allows for the management of compressed music and the creation of your own playlist
• The Jukebox isatrue audio _layer installed on your PC,
• It gives accessto thousands of net radios available on the web today.
You can download music files encoded in MP3 from several Internet sites like www.mp3.com, www.thomson-music.com.
PLAYING MP3
• Use .rap3 as the extension when converting audio files into MP3 for saving onto CD-R(W) or CD-ROM, e.g. Rocky08.mp3. Do not use
any other extension e.g..doe, .pdf.
• Do not use the .rap3 extension for other text or non-audio data files asthis may _esult in serious malfunction and harmful noise inter-
ference.
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FCC Information
Thomson Multimedia Pack
Getting Started
Unpacking the DVD Receiver ......... 2
Unpacking the Speakers ............. 2
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3
Set Up and Maintenance of the
Receiver .......................... 3
Protect your Components from
Overheating ....................... 3
Disc Information ................... 3
Connecting to Audio-Visual
Components ...................... 4
Digital Connection ................. 5
Connecting Antennas ............... 5
Connecting the Speakers ............. 6
Connecting the Subwoofer ........... 6
Positioning your Speaker ............. 7
Front Speaker Placement ............. 7
Preferred Surround Placement ........ 8
Advanced Surround Setting .......... 8
Test Tone / Channel Balance .......... 9
Using Headphones .................. 9
Factory Setting ..................... 9
Operating your Receiver
Receiver Controls .................. 10
Remote Control ................... 11
Display .......................... 12
Switching On/Off .................. 13
Selection of Audio/Video Source ...... 13
Using the Remote to Control Additional
Components ...................... 14
Advanced Sound Control
Sound Enhancement Systems ........ 15
Fine Setting of Components ......... 16
Fine Setting of the Speakers ......... 17
Advanced Setting ................. 17
DVD Player
Basic Playback Features ............. 19
Quick Search ..................... 19
Freeze Frame and Frame Advance .... 19
Slow Motion Playback (DVD only) ..... 20
Progressive Scan ................... 20
On-Screen Banner Display ........... 20
Setup Menu ...................... 25
CD/MP3 Player
MP3 Recommendations ............. 30
Loading and Playing an Audio CD .... 30
On-Screen Banner Display for CD
Playback ......................... 32
On-Screen Display for MP3 playback ...35
Radio
Operating the Radio ............... 37
Troubleshooting Tips .......... 39
Care and Maintenance ......... 41
Remote Codes
Cable Codes ...................... 42
VCR Codes ....................... 42
TV Codes ........................ 43
Satellite Receivers ................. 44
Audio (RCA only) .................. 44
Laser disc Players .................. 44
Language Codes .............. 45
Limited Warranty
1
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Inserting Batteries into Remote Control
insert two AA(R6) batteries according to the + and - signs
on the battery compartment. To use the remote control,
point it directly at your receiver.
Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver
//_ IMPORTANT NOTE
• Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated
below. If the space is insufficient, the unit may overheat
resulting in malfunction and shorter life time.
I Ocm/4" 10cm/4"
Front
• Do not connect to the AC power cords until all connec-
tions are completed.
• Do not use your set immediately after transferring it from
a cold place to a warm place: there is risk of condensation.
• Do not expose your set to water and excessively high
temperatures.
• After having disconnected your set, clean the case with a
soft cloth, or with a slightly damp leather chamois. Never
use strong solvents.
Dischandling precaution:
• Do not touch the recorded surface.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, solvent or anti-static
liquid.
• If the disc is dirty, clean it with a damp cloth and wipe
from the center out. Wipe in straight line and not in circu-
lar motion.
• Do not attach stickers, label on the disc.
• Store the disc in its case after playing.
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Digital Connections
If you have a SAT receiver DVD player or CD player with a
digital output, you can make use of an optical digital con-
necting cord (not supplied) to carry the audio portion of
the signal and enjoy Dolby Digital or digital stereo sound
quality. When optical cable is used, the analog audio
cables are still needed if recording through a tape or VCR is
desired. This receiver provides one optical input for the
connection of your components. Please connect your com-
ponents (e.g. DVD, SAT or CD) to the appropriate digital
inputs and select the appropriate source (see below).
Read instructions carefully when connecting components to
the receiver:
Digital in Jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital (AC-3), or PCM
signals when compatible components are connected.
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To ease speaker connections, the speaker cords and the ter-
minals are color-coded.
• WhitelBlack (Front Left Speaker),
• Red/Black (Front Right Speaker),
• Green/Black (Center Speaker)
• Blue/Black (Rear Left Speaker).
• Grey/Black (Rear Right Speaker).
• Purple/Black (Subwoofer)
Connect the speaker wire to the back of L, R front speakers
and to the corresponding color terminals on the rear of the
receiver. Do the same for center speaker, rear speakers and
the subwoofer.
Speaker Polarity
When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities
("+" speaker wire to "+" on the receiver) of speaker wires
and terminals are matched. If the cords are reversed, the
sound will be distorted and will lack bass ("out of phase"
effect).
Do not ground the output line, it will cause damage to the
speaker.
Connecting the Subwoofer
Connect the subwoofer with the speaker wire (purple/
black) provided.
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Positioning your speaker
(_ Left, Right (Front Speakers)
They carry primarily music and sound effects
(_ Center
in surround mode, the center speaker carries much of the
dialogue as well as music and effects, it should be set
between the left and right speakers.
(_ Surround (Rear Speakers)
Their 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 heightens involvement with the action on the
screen. It is therefore recommended to connect sub-
woofers when small speakers are used.
Magnetic shielding
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be
magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distor-
tion. Front and center speakers provided with RTD101 are
magnetically shielded to protect your TV set.
it is not recommended to place the rear speakers near the
TV set.
Courtesy Dolby laboratories
Front Speaker Placement
Even if you can't duplicate this ideal home theater setup
exactly, the suggestions for speaker placement that follow
will help you get good results.
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Advanced Setting
Alternative Surround Placement
Rear wall
If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the speakers at
each other (A), towards the front (B) or even towards the
sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement until surround
sounds seem to envelop you, rather than coming from
behind you.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
No adjacent walls
Surrounds can go on stands facing each other to approxi-
mate the preferred sidewall mounting (A), or to the sides
or rear of the viewing area aimed upwards, in the latter
case, they can go right on the floor, or preferably, a few
feet off the floor such as on end tables (B).
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Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
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TestTone / Channel balance
Channel balance
Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for
balancing the channels. As the signal "travels" from chan-
nel to channel, adjust the level controls until each channel
plays at the same loudness level.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Level adjustment & surround channel level
expectation
Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as loud
as the others on the test signal, you'll find that on actual
program material the surround channel is usually much
lower than the front. Don't be tempted to readjust the sur-
round level; program producers use surround mostly for
subtle atmosphereics and ambience, and only rarely for
special effects. A good surround mix doesn't call attention
to itself; if it did, it would soon become distracting.
ODI NOII _ ] DM°/byDic_ita/d under
D I G _ T A a Laboratories. "Dolby",
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.
license from Dolby
"Pro Logic", "Pro Logic I1"
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9. EJECT
• Pressto eject the disc.
10. VOLUME
Turn the knob to adjust volume level.
11. PLAY/PAUSE
To play and pause DVDICD playback.
12. STOP
To stop DVD/CD playback.
13. REPEAT(RPT)I PROGRAM (PROG)
• Pressto choose different play mode in DVDICD playback.
• In CD mode : refer to CDI MP3 player section.
• In DVD mode: refer to DVD player section.
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14. PHONES
Plug your headphones (not supplied) into it for your private
enjoyment. Speakerswill be off when phones are inserted.
15. BLUELED
• When progressive scan isturned on, the blue led will lit.
• When in protection mode, the blue led will blink continuously,
• During panel up/down and power up, the led will blink for a
few seconds,
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Remote Control
Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote
control (see relevant section on page 3.) You can test it by
pressing any button. If it works, the red LED will light.
1. ON/OFF
TOturn on or off the receiver and other auxiliary components (see page 14
"Using the Remote to Control Additional Components").
2. Source Buttons
To turn on and select various audio/video sources.
3. OH+, OH- (Channel Buttons)
To select programmed stations in TUNER mode.
To skip to the next or previous chapter or track in DVD, CD & MP3 mode
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CHAP
• Chapter location at which DVD is currently at.
PROG.
• Program mode is activated.
TUNED
• _nerstationdetected.
ST
• Tuner stereo signal detected.
REPEAT / REPEAT TRACK / REPEAT CHAP /
REPEAT A.B. / REPEAT FOLDER (MP3 only)
• CD, MP3 and DVD in repeat mode.
KHz / MHz
• Tuner frequency unit.
• Speakerlcons.
SLEEP
• Sleep modeisactivated.
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Switching on/off
• To switch on the receiver, press POWER button on the
receiver once to enter standby mode. Press SOURCE
button on the receiver or one of the source buttons or
ON/OFF on the remote control to power on the receiver.
(See illustration below)
• Standby: when the receiver is on, press the
ON/OFF on the remote to return to standby mode.
• To switch off the unit completely, press the POWER
button on the receiver.
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3. Press and hold the corresponding Source Button (like
VCR, SAT/CABLE, TV) on the remote while entering the
code from the code list using the Number Buttons.
4. Release the component
button, then press ON.OFF
to see if the component
will turn off.
5. If this does not work, repeat steps 3 and 4 by trying to
use the next code (if available) listed for the brand of your
component until the component responds to the remote
command.
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