RCA RTD217 User Manual

RTD217

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two : (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 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.

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 specify stock number 004-000­00345-4 when ordering copies.

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

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.

Note:

This DVD player is designed and manufactured to
respond to the Region Management Information.
If the Region number of a DVD disc does not
correspond to the Region number of this DVD
player, this player cannot play the disc. The
Region number for this DVD player is Region
No. 1.

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FCC Information

This audio system has earned the
ENERGY STAR.

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SERVICE INFORMATION

This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain
service, refer to the warranty included in this
Guide.
RFC: CTM-9800723-KS5

Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it
shall remain operable and should not be
obstructed during intended use. To be completely
disconnected the apparatus from supply mains,
the main plug of the apparatus shall be
disconnected from the mains socket outlet
completely.

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.

Important Battery Information

• 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.

Illustrations contained in this document are for
representation only.

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF
CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT
OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est
conforme à la norme du NMB-003 du Canada

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this product to rain or moisture. No
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should
be placed on the apparatus.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW­HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE

SHOCK HAZARD,

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS IN­SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.

OR ELECTRICAL

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Table of Contents

Connections and Setup . . . . . . . .1

Connections and setup

Connecting to audiovisual equipment . . . . . .2

Connecting to the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Positioning speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Front speaker placement.

Better surround placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Test tone/Channel balance

Overview of Controls . . . . . . . . .6

Front panel controls

Remote control
Remote control functions in TUNER mode . . .7
Using the remote to Navigate through

On Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Playing Discs – Basic Functions . .8

Compatible discs/formats
Regional coding
Operating the DVD receiver

Basic Playback Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Types of Menus

The Info Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the Info menu
Title/chapter (DVD)/track
(audio CD and VCD)

Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Audio (DVD,VCD)/Subtitles (DVD)/

Camera Angle (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Play mode
Creating a Program list for Play Mode

Bookmark/Sleep/PBC/Introscan(CD) . . . . . . . .13

Mp3/WMA Files and jpeg Files .14

Playing mp3/WMA Files or displaying
jpeg files

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Manual Tuning
Storing radio stations

USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting/Disconnecting USB devices
to the Main Unit
USB Device Playback Features

CD Ripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

An overview
Ripping CD to USB device

Start Ripping CD
File Names of Ripped Files
Deleting Files

The Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .18

General Setup

Password

Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Slide Time

Default

Display Setup

Display Type
Dark Level

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Speaker Setup

Night Mode
Distance
Test Tone

Lanugage Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Player Menu
Audio
Subtitles
Disc Menu

Additional Information . . . . . . .22

Troubleshooting

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Compatible Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Sound Enhancement Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .27

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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°C/95°F.

• Leave enough space around the unit to allow
adequate ventilation: 10 cm/4 inches on either
side and above the top, and 5 cm/2 inches 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 unit, make sure the disc
tray is empty.

• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler
is used as a disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.

• Other important use and cleaning information
at the end of the booklet.

Connections and Setup

Remote control and 2
non-rechargeable AAA
batteries

Left and right

Surround
Speakers

Composite

Video Cable

One Pig-Tail

antenna wire

Connecting the antennas

The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and
FM terminals on the system’s back panel. They
must be hooked up in order to receive clear
reception.

AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor
Antenna

1. Uncoil the AM Antenna wire.

2. Press down on the Antennas tab to open the
terminal.

3. Make sure the white wire on the AM loop
antenna is inserted into the AM loop terminal
and the other wire is inserted into the ground
loop terminal.

Connecting to audiovisual equipment

The jacks on the back of your receiver (shown
above) and the cables shown below are used to
connect to other components.

The video jacks are OUT jacks, which need to be
connected to IN jacks on the TV or monitor

you’re connecting to (so the video content goes
from the receiver to the screen). The audio jacks
are IN jacks, which need to be connected to OUT
jacks on the component you are connecting to, so
the sound from the component comes into the
receiver (and out through the speakers).

Video cables

Composite video cable
(included)

The basic Video jack (color-
coded yellow) is also referred
to as composite video.

Component video cables (Pr,
Pb, Y) (not included)

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 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).

Audio cables (not included)
AUDIO IN L (left) and AUDIO
IN R (right)

These jacks and cables are
often color-coded (red=right
audio, white=left audio).

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Connections and Setup

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FM 75

Connecting the speakers

One set of speaker wire is provided with each
speaker. Speaker wires are color-coded to match
the terminals.

Connect the speaker wire from the back of each
speaker to the corresponding color terminal at
the back of the unit. Press down the tab to open
the terminal and insert the wire. Release the tab
to lock wire in the terminal

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Note: When connecting the speakers,
make sure the polarities (“+” speaker wire to
“+” on the receiver. For example, red wire to
red terminal on the receiver) of speaker wires
and terminals match. If the cords are reversed,
the sound will be distorted. Do not let the
speaker wires touch each other, it will damage
the speaker.

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Front Speakers

Subwoofer

Center Speaker

Purple/Grey or
Black Striped

SR SL SUB CEN FR FL

Grey or

Black Striped

Right

Rear Speakers

(Surround Sound)

Green/Grey
or Black Striped

SPEAKERS

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Blue/Grey or

Black Striped

Left

Right Left

Red/Grey or

Black Striped

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White/Grey or

Black Striped

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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 surround 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.

4. Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful
low bass effects (explosions, the rumble of
spaceships, etc.).

Front speaker placement

For best results, follow the speaker placement
below.

Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or
slightly behind (B) (the left and right speakers),
but not ahead of them.

Angle
Place the left and right speakers to form a 45­degree angle with your favorite viewing position
to duplicate the soundtrack mixer’s perspective.

Height
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.

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1

1

2

4

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Note: Front, Center speakers provided
with this unit are magnetically shielded to
protect your TV set. It is not recommended to
place the surround speakers and subwoofer
near the TV set.

A

B

Connections and Setup

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Better 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.

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 20).

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 re­adjust the surround level; program producers use
surround for subtle atmospherics and ambience,
and only rarely for special effects.

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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 mode

ON•OFF - Switches the unit on and off.

DVD - Selects the DVD mode.

TUNER - Selects the TUNER and selects between

FM/AM.

USB - Selects the USB.

AUX - Selects the AUX.

0-9 - Number entry. Press 1 through 5 to

directly access a disc in the disc tray.

Overview of Controls

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