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RCA RTD170 User Manual

Table of Contents
Connections and Setup
Things to consider before you connect ................... 2
Accessories provided ................................................ 2
Front panel controls ................................................. 3
Front Panel Display ................................................... 3
Connecting to audiovisual equipment .................... 4
Connecting the antenna .......................................... 4
Connecting the speakers............................................... 5
Front Speaker Placement .............................................. 6
Preferred surround placement .................................... 6
Test Tone / Channel balance ........................................ 7
The remote control
Remote Control functions in DVD/CD mode ........... 8
Remote control functions in TV mode ...................... 9
Inserting batteries in the remote control ................ 9
Playing Discs – Basic Functions
Compatible discs ..................................................... 10
Compatible formats ................................................ 10
Regional coding ...................................................... 10
Operating the DVD receiver ................................... 10
Description of the various menus ......................... 10
Basic Playback Operations ...................................... 11
Playback ........................................................................... 11
Pause ................................................................................ 11
Changing chapter/track .............................................. 11
Zoom ................................................................................. 11
Using Memory Cards
Compatible Memory Cards ..................................... 12
Reading Memory Cards .......................................... 12
Using Auto-Detect ....................................................... 12
The Info Menu
Using the Info Menu .............................................. 13
Time display ................................................................... 14
Title/Chapter (DVD)/Track (audio CD and VCD) ... 14
Subtitles (DVD) ............................................................. 14
Audio (DVD,VCD) .......................................................... 14
Play mode (all discs) .................................................... 15
Bookmark (DVD and audio CD) ................................ 15
Camera angle (DVD) .................................................... 16
PBC - PlayBack Control (VCD) .................................. 16
Sleep ................................................................................ 16
mp3 Files and JPEG Files
Playing mp3 files or displaying JPEG files .................. 17
Using the Radio
Manual tuning ........................................................ 19
Storing radio stations ............................................ 19
Retrieving preset stations ...................................... 19
Using the player menus .......................................... 20
Playmode Selection ................................................ 20
Standard ......................................................................... 20
Random (all discs except DVD) ......................................................... 20
Program
(all discs except mp3/JPEG discs and JPEG) ................. 20
AutoDetect ..................................................................... 20
IntroScan (Audio CD only) ..........................................21
Parental Control Settings ....................................... 21
Lock Player ......................................................................21
Display Settings ...................................................... 22
TV Image ......................................................................... 22
Front Display ................................................................. 22
Black level ...................................................................... 22
Progressive Scan........................................................... 22
Sound Settings ........................................................ 23
Night Mode .................................................................... 23
Distance .......................................................................... 23
Test tone ......................................................................... 23
Downmix ........................................................................ 23
Language settings ................................................... 24
Player Menus ................................................................. 24
Disc Menus .................................................................... 24
Audio ............................................................................... 24
Subtitles .......................................................................... 24
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 25
Precautions .............................................................. 26
Use ................................................................................... 26
Cleaning .......................................................................... 26
Handling and caring for discs .................................. 26
Disc Formats you can play ..................................... 27
DVD-Video ...................................................................... 27
DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW ........................ 27
VCD - Video Compact Disc ........................................ 27
SVCD - Super Video Compact Disc ......................... 27
Audio CDs ....................................................................... 27
CD-R, CD-RW ................................................................ 27
mp3 files ......................................................................... 27
JPEG files ........................................................................ 27
Kodak Picture CDs........................................................ 27
Sound Enhancement Systems ................................ 28
Dolby Pro Logic II ......................................................... 28
Dolby Digital .................................................................. 28
Limited Warranty .......................................... 28
Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.
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Connections and Setup
Things to consider before you connect
• Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located on the back of your unit.
• Install your unit horizontally, away from any source of heat (fireplace) or appliances creating strong magnetic or electric fields. The components of this unit are sensitive to heat. The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35° Celsius.
• 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.
• 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.
• Moving the unit from a cold place to a warm one can cause condensation on some components inside the unit. Let the condensation disappear on its own before turning the unit on again.
• 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 batteries
+
-
-
+
Left and right front speakers
Center speaker
1 x Pig-tail antenna wire
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 use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Front panel controls
Connections and Setup
DVD Home Theatre System RTD170
ON/STANDBY
ON/STANDBY - Switch the unit on and off.
Open and close the disc tray.
Stop disc playback.
Skip to the previous chapter or track during playback. Go to the previous preset memory location in tuner mode.
Skip to the next chapter or track during
Front Panel Display
PLII
Audio output in Dolby PL II Movie, Dolby PL II Music or
Speaker icons
DVD/CD/VCD/WMA/MP3
Type of disc loaded.
STEREO
Tuner stereo signal detected.
P-SCAN
Progressive Scan activated.
DIGITAL
Audio output in Dolby Digital mode.
Dolby Prologic Emulation mode.
Disc in playback or in pause.
TITLE
Title number (DVD).
TRK
Track number.
CHP
Chapter number (DVD).
VOLUME
+
-
MS CARD
SD/MMC/SMC/
COMPACT FLASH CARD
SOURCE SUBWOOFER
playback. Move to the next preset memory location in tuner mode.
Start playing a disc. Pause.
SOURCE - Select the input source.
SUBWOOFER - Toggle between different
subwoofer modes.
VOLUME +/- - Adjust the sound volume.
PRESET
Preset station number.
PROG
Program mode activated.
SLP
Sleep mode activated.
REP 1 / REP / A-B
Playback in repeat mode.
kHz / MHz
Tuner frequency unit.
TUNED
Radio station tuned.
Note: Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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Connecting to audiovisual equipment
AU
D IO OUT
( VC
R )
AU
D IO
O U T (S A T )
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Note: Use only one of the connection methods shown above for each device.
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)
Pr
Pb
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
C OMPO
N ENT
VI D E O (TV)
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 video­grade 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
Component cable
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 is not working, check that all the cables have been inserted properly into the jacks.
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.
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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.
FR FLSR SLCENSUB
4Ω
SPEAKERS 8
Ω
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 center 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.
(1)
3
(2)
Positioning speakers
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1
Left, Right (Front Speakers)
Front speakers carry primarily music and sound effects.
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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.
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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.
Magnetic shielding
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 TV set.
Note: It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and subwoofer near the TV set.
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Front Speaker Placement
Follow the suggestions for speaker placement below to get the best results.
Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or slightly behind (B) (the
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left and right speakers), but not ahead of them.
Angle
Place the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree angle with your favorite viewing position to duplicate the soundtrack mixer’s perspective.
Height
The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the three front speakers should be as close as possible to the same height. This often requires placing the center speaker directly on top (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.
Preferred surround placement
Location
If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the listening area, not behind it.
Height
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet above viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects.
Aiming
Aim surround speakers straight across the room, not down at viewers, to help create a more open, spacious surround sound field.
Alternative Surround Placement
Rear wall
If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or towards the sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement until sounds seem to surround you, rather than come from behind you.
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No adjacent walls
Surround speakers can go on stands facing each other to approximate sidewall mounting (A), or to the sides or rear of the viewing area, aimed upwards; they can go right on the floor, or preferably, a few feet off the floor such as on end tables (B).
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.
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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.
Remote Control functions in DVD/CD mode
Switches the unit on and off.
+/- Adjusts the sound volume.
Directly accesses the next or previous chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
menu system, returns to main menu.
(if available).
channel settings.
INFO Accesses the Info menu.
0-9 Number entry.
menu.
REV Starts reverse accelerated play or reverse
slow motion.
PLAY Starts playing a disc.
FWD Starts forward accelerated play or forward
slow motion.
STOP Stops play and accesses the main menu.
motion.
Info menu.
VOL
CLEAR
TUNER
SURROUND
DISC
ANGLE
INPUT
ZOOM
RECORD
PLAY MODE
CLOCK•WAKE
DVD•CD
TUNER TV
MUTE RETURN
–
EQ. LEVEL
123
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7
REVERSE
AUX 2
ON OFF
GO BACK
SAVE
OKOK
INFO
PLAY
STOP
VCR
MENU
TUNER +
SUBWOOFER
TITLE•GUIDE
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NIGHT DVD
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AUDIO
0/--
FORWARD
PAUSE
AUX 1
SAT•CABLE
DVD•CD Selects the DVD player.
(mute) Mutes and restores the sound.
RETURN Returns to the previous menu.
CH
CLEAR Hides the Info menu. If you are in the
MENU Accesses the disc menu during play
SURROUND Changes the Surround sound setting.
EQ. LEVEL Toggles between equalizer, BASS/TRE and
TITLE•GUIDE Accesses the disc menu.
SUBWOOFER Selects among subwoofer output levels.
ANGLE Accesses the camera angle function.
NIGHT DVD Activates Night Mode (see page 22).
AUDIO Accesses the audio function of the Info
PAUSE Freeze frame, frame advance or slow
ZOOM Accesses the Zoom function.
PLAY MODE Accesses the play mode function of the
AUX1 / AUX2 Selects various audio/video sources.
Note: In AUX1, AUX2 and TV modes, you need to press the button twice within 2 seconds to turn off the component.
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Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.
The Remote Control
Remote control functions in Tuner mode
TUNER Selects the tuner.
+/- Adjusts the sound volume.
(mute) Mutes and restores the
sound. Selects programmed
stations.
MENU Stores a station.
TUNER- / TUNER+ Tunes down and up the
radio frequencies.
AUDIO Toggles between Stereo
and Mono modes.
Inserting batteries in the remote control
• 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. 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.
Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose of batteries or accumulators, ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if they will accept them for disposal.
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Remote control functions in TV mode
Note: The buttons described below operate as specified, provided that the function is available on the television.
TV Selects the TV.
PR+/- Changes the channel.
GO BACK Returns to the previous
channel.
CLEAR Exits a menu. MENU Accesses the TV’s main menu.
ZOOM Accesses the Zoom function
(16x9 TV only).
INFO Provides information about
the channel.
TITLE•GUIDE Displays the program guide.
0-9 Selects a channel. For 2-digit
channels, first press 0.
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