RCA RTD130 Owner’s Manual

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (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 com- ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-

suant 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 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) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference 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

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 suggestions.

For Your Safety

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the

other) and only fits into AC power outlets one way. If the

plug won't go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still won't fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

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 purchase, and the serial number:

Model No. Remote Control No. CRK76AF1 Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No.

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those spe- cially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.

For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide

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 product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of

manufacture.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

FCC Information

Gettinq 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

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

Connecting for Power ............... 9

Using Headphones .................. 9

Factory Setting ..................... 9

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

Troubleshootinq 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

Lanquaqe Codes .............. 45

Limited Warranty (US) ......... 46

Operating your Receiver

Receiver Controls .................. 10

Your 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

On-Screen Banner Display ........... 20

Setup Menu ...................... 25

Limited Warranty (Canada) ..... 47

Inserting Batteries into Remote Control

Insert two AA(R6) batteries according to the + and - signs on the battery compartment. To use the remote control,

_oint it directly at your receiver.

Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver

_ IMPORTANTNOTE

• Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated below. If the space is insufficient, the unit may overheat resulting in malfunction and shorter life time.

• 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.

optical-orcoaxialcableisneededforeachSATreceiver,

DVDplayerorCDplayer.Whenopticalorcoaxialcableis used,theanalog audio cables are still needed if recording

through a tape or VCR is desired. This receiver provides one optical and one coaxial digital input for the connection of your components. Please connect your components (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 Dolby Digital (AC-3), or PCM sig-

nals when compatible components are connected.

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Toeasespeakerconnections,thespeakercordsandtheter-

minalsarecolor-coded.

• Red/Black(FrontSpeakers),

• Blue/Black(CenterSpeaker)

• Grey/Black(RearSpeakers).

• Brown/Black(Subwoofer)

Connectthespeakerwire(red/blackwire)tothebackofL,

Rfrontspeakers(red/ black terminals) and to the corre-

sponding color terminals on the rear of the receiver. Do the same for center speaker (with blue/black terminal), rear

speakers (with grey/black terminals) and the subwoofer

(with brown/black terminal).

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).

Connecting the Subwoofer

Connect the subwoofer with the speaker cord (brown/

black) provided.

Positioning your speaker

_1_ 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 RTDVD1 are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set.

It is not recommended to place the rear speakers near the

TV set.

Courtesy Do,by 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.

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 Labot atories

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).

Courtesy Do,by Laboratories

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. (details see operation of

test/setup)

Courtesy Dotby Laboratories

Level adjustment & surround channel level expec- tation

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.

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D I G i T A L Laboratories. "Dolby",

license from Dolby

"Pro Logic", "Pro Logic I1"

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7. _S._I]IaEI_.IE

• Toadjust BASSor TREBLE,pressrelevantbutton and turn the

volume knob to adjust level.

• Pressand hold for Randomfunction in CD/MP3playback.

8. TI_E- / F/ISI"REVERSE

• In tuner mode, pressto tune down on the radio frequency or pressand hold to to searchdown.

• In CDand DVDmode, pressto fastreverse. Pressrepeatedly to vary the speed of fast reverse.

• In pausemode, pressfor slow reverse.

9.TUNE + / FASTFORWARD

• In tuner mode, pressto tune up the radio frequency or press and hold to searchdown.

• In CDand DVDmode, pressto fastforward. Pressrepeatedly to vary the speed of fast forward.

• In pausemode, pressfor slow forward.

10. VOLUME

Turn the knob to adjust volume level.

11. PLAY/PAUSE

Toplay and pause DVD/CD playback.

12. STOP/EJECT

Tostop DVD/CD playback. Pressto eject disc tray

13. Display

Todisplay current status of the receiver.

14. PHONES

Plugyour headphones(not supplied)into it for your private enjoyment. Speakerswill be offwhen phones are inserted.

pressing any button. If it works, the red LED will light.

1. ONIOFF

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. CH+, CH. (Channel Buttons)

CHAP

• Chapter location at which DVD is currently at

AUTO

• Auto programming in tuner mode is activated

PROG.

• Program mode is activated

TUNED

• Tuner station detected

• Tuner stereo signal detected

REPEAT I REPEAT 1 I REPEAT ALL

• CD, MP3 and DVD in repeat mode

KHz I MHz

• Tuner frequency unit

• Speakerlcons

Switching on/off

To switch on the receiver, press POWER button on the

receiver once to enter standby mode. Press SOURCE or POWER button on the receiver or one of the source

buttons on the remote control to power on the receive£

• 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 receive£

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