RCA RTD255 User Manual

FCC Information

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.

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 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 004-000-00345-4 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.

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. RCR311AC1 Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No.

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.

Product

Dolby Digital 5DVD Audio video receiver Brand: RCA Model: RTD255

Electrical current consumption

120V 60Hz 140 Watts

IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE

OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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

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RTD255

EXPORTER Thomson Inc. P. O . Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976 © 2004 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Marque(s) Deposée www.rca.com Printed in China / Impreso en China

5586807B

IMPORTADOR Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.

user

manual

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FCC Information MusicMatch Software 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

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

Connection of Audio/Video Source . . . .14

Advanced Sound Control

Sound Enhancement Systems . . . . . . . .15

Fine Setting of Components . . . . . . . . .16

Fine Setting of the Speakers . . . . . . . . .17

Speaker icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

DVD Player

Basic Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Quick Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Time 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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36

JPEG CD

On-Screen Display for JPEG CD . . . . . . .37

Radio

Operating the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .40-41

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . .42

Limited Warranty

Table of Content

MusicMatch™ Software

RCA is among the first Consumer Electronics companies to have adopted the MP3 format, starting with the release of its mp3 player, Lyra, into the market. (www.rca.com and www.lyrazone.com). RCA is proud of its initial success and has developed the competencies to 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, RCA is proud 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 is a true audio player installed on your PC,

• It gives access to 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.

Playing mp3

• Use .mp3 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. .doc, .pdf.

• Do not use the .mp3 extension for other text or non-audio data files as this may result in serious malfunction and harmful noise interference.

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Getting Started

Inserting Batteries into Remote Control

Insert two “AAA” 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.

• Do not connect to the AC power cords until all connections 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.

Disc handling 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 circular motion.

• Do not attach stickers, label on the disc.

• Store the disc in its case after playing.

Protect your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any component. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components directly on top of each other.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.

• Place the receiver near the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not affect other components.

Disc Information

Getting Started

Unpacking the DVD Receiver

You should receive the following items:

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One DVD receiver unit

One pair of “AAA”

batteries

One Pig-Tail

antenna wire

One external AM loop

antenna

one video cable (single wire) with yellow connectors

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EQ. LEVEL

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

AUX 2 VCR

AUX 1 SAT.CABLE

• one instruction book;

• one safety leaflet;

• one Quick Connection Guide

One RCA Remote

Control (RCR311AC1)

Unpacking The Speakers

• one set of speakers including 1 set of left and right front speakers, 1 centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 1 set of left and right rear speakers.

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

SUBWOOFER

REAR SPEAKERS

(SURROUND SOUND)

10cm/4”

5cm/2”

10cm/4”

1 X green/grey stripped wire for center speaker 1 X red/grey stripped wire for front right speaker 1 X white/grey stripped wire for front left speaker 1 X purple/grey stripped wire for subwoofer 1 X blue/grey stripped wire for rear left speaker 1 X gray/grey stripped wire for rear right speaker

Front

Rear

About CDR, CDRW, Audio mp3, Compact Disk Audio (CDA), DVD Video

This model is compatible to play CDR,

CDRW, Audio mp3, Compact Disk Audio (CDA), Video Compact Disk (VCD) and JPEG pictures. While your disc player is compatible with the largest number of discs possible, it cannot be guaranteed that you will be able to play discs which might not be compatible with audio CD, VCD and SVCD standards.

Notes on CDR/RW disc

This unit is compatible with CD-RW/ CD-R

discs for playback.

• Do not affix any type of labels to either

side (recordable or labeled side) of a CDR/RW disc as this may result in the unit malfunctioning.

• Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc into the unit. This may take a longer time to read the disc.

• Playback capability for CD-RW discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the CD-RW disc and the recorder used to create the disc. Playback capability of CD-R, DVD-R and rewritable discs, compatibility with this player depends on the recorder, the burning software and the disc used

Attention:

This unit is incompatible with the following disc formats:

DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD RAM, DVD-R, CDV, SACD, DVD Audio (High resolution tracks). Data part of CD Extra, disc with non standard shape (e.g. heart), disc with region code different from the one specified on the back of the unit.

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Getting Started

Connecting to Audio-Visual Components

TO AUDIO OUT (TV)

SAT

TO AUDIO OUT (VCR)

TO AUDIO OUT (SAT)

VCR

S-video

S-video provides a better connection for the video portion of the signal than composite video (yellow color terminal). When connecting S-video cable, a Composite video cable (yellow RCA connector) must also be used.

Analog input

If you have no VCR, TV or SAT, you can connect any other compatible components like TAPE player to your DVD receiver via the VCR/SAT input.

VIDEO IN (TV)

S-VIDEO IN (TV)

COMPONENT IN (TV)

Component video output

Component video terminal provides the best connection for video. By separating the color information (Pb/Pr) and the luminance signal (Y), the image is improved comparing with S-video or composite video connection (result may vary on different TV / monitor). If your TV is equipped with these terminals (e.g. Y/Pb/Pr, Y/Cb/Cr, Y/B-Y/R-Y), use an appropriate video cable (75 Ohm) and connect to the system. Make sure to match the terminal color.

Progressive Scan

- It is necessary to use component video connection to enjoy progressive scan.

- Connect to a TV that has 480P input terminal or compatible with copy guard system, else the image will not be displayed properly.

- If progressive scan is ON, there will be no video signal output at s-video and composite video monitor output. (Please refer to page 20 for details of activating progressive scan function)

(If available)

AUDIO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

SAT

VCR TV

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 have clear reception.

AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna

1. Uncoil the AM antenna wire.

2. Press down the antenna tab to open the terminal.

Note: Make sure the white wire of the AM loop antenna is inserted into the left terminal.

3Ω

FR FLSR SLCENSUB

6Ω

SPEAKERS

AC ~ 120V

60Hz

FM 75Ω

GND

AM LOOP

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PRE OUT

AUDIO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

SAT

VCR TV

AM LOOP

FM 75

Ω

White

GND

Tip:

• For FM reception, extend antenna to its full length and arrange the antenna at different parts of the room until the reception is optimized.

• For AM reception, rotate the antenna horizontally to get better reception.

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Getting Started

Positioning your speaker

1 Left, Right (Front Speakers)

They carry primarily music and sound effects.

2 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.

3 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.

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.

It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and subwoofer near the TV set.

Front Speaker Placement

Even if you can't duplicate this ideal home theater setup exactly, the following suggestions for speaker placement will help you to get better results.

Alignment

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

Advanced Setting

Angle

Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree angle with your favorite viewing position will 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 atop (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.

Getting Started

Connecting the Speakers

Speakers

There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1 center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good surround effects all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver

For better sound quality, center speaker, rear speakers and subwoofer should also be connected. Adding center and rear speakers will enhance surround effects. Adding a subwoofer will increase bass response.

If you want to enjoy the full sound range, use the subwoofer with the speakers to maintain adequate bass signal.

Speaker cords

1 for each speaker, is needed for connection. Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Press down the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal.

To ease speaker connections, the speaker cords and the terminals are color-coded. (please refer to the diagram) 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 lack of bass (“out of phase” effect). Do not ground the output line, it will cause damage to the speaker.

3Ω

6Ω

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

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Getting Started

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

Aiming surround speakers straight across the room, not down at viewers, helps create a more open, spacious surround sound field.

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.

No adjacent walls

Surround speakers can go on stands facing each other to approximate 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).

Getting Started

Te st 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. Please refer to “Fine setting your speaker” section for more details.

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 re-adjust the surround 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.

Using Headphones

To listen privately through your audio system, use the PHONES jack on the receiver. However, make sure you turn down the volume before you put on the headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level after headphones are in place.

Once headphones are connected, “HEADPHONE DOWNMIX 2 CHANNEL” will scroll on display. This feature automatically converts multi-channel outputs to 2 channel stereo for your listening pleasure.

Hearing Comfort & Well-Being

• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.

• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

Factory Setting

The unit is preset to the following setting when you first turn on the power. Function = TUNER Volume setting = 25 Bass & Treble = 0 dB Channel level = 0 dB

Subwoofer = STRONG

Restore to default settings

You can always restore all settings back to its original state. When the receiver is in VCR mode, press the following sequence on the main unit to restore all settings back to default : STOP SKIP FORWARD SKIP BACKWARD

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

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380,

5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Note:

All preset radio stations and surround sound setting will be lost after the factory setting is restored..

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Operating Your Receiver

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Receiver Controls

1. ON / STANDBY

• To turn the unit on / off. When the system is powered on, the unit will go to STANDBY mode (red light will be on), then press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the unit on in the last mode used.

2. Source Button

• To select input source. For example, DVD/CD, VCR, etc.

3. SURROUND

• Press to select the surround sound setting or Digital Sound Processor (DSP) mode you want.

4. PRESET - / SKIP REVERSE

• To move back to the beginning/previous preset memory location in tuner mode.

• To skip to the beginning/previous track in CD mode and the beginning/previous chapter in DVD mode (only during playback).

5. PRESET + / SKIP FORWARD

• To go to the next preset memory location in tuner mode.

• To skip to the next track in CD mode and the next chapter in DVD mode (only during playback).

6. OPEN / CLOSE

• Press to open / close the CD compartment door. (You may replace all non-playing discs during playback.)

7. DISC SKIP

• Press to skip to the next disc in the tray.

8. VOLUME

Turn the knob to adjust volume level.

9. PLAY/PAUSE

To play and pause DVD/CD playback.

10. STOP

To stop DVD/CD playback.

11. PLAYMODE

• Press to toggle between different playmode in DVD/CD mode.

• In CD mode: refer to CD / mp3 player section.

• In DVD mode: refer to DVD player section.

12. P.SCAN

• When progressive scan is turned on, the green light will be on.

13. SUBWOOFER

• Press to toggle among different subwoofer mode.

14. PHONES

Plug your headphones (not supplied) into it for your private enjoyment. Speakers will be off when phones are inserted.

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Operating Your Receiver

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.

1. ON•OFF

• To turn on of off the receiver.

2. Source Buttons

• To turn on and select various audio/video sources.

3. CH+, CH- (Channel Buttons)

• To select programmed stations in TUNER mode.

• To skip to the next or previous chapter, track or image in DVD, CD, mp3 and JPEG mode.

4. VOL+, VOL- (Volume Buttons)

• To adjust the volume.

5. MUTE

• To mute / unmute all audio outputs.

6. SUBWOOFER

• Selects among subwoofer output level (SOFT SUBWOOFER, BALANCED SUBWOOFER, STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL SUBWOOFER).

7. Adjustment Buttons

• In all mode except DVD/SAT/VCR, press OK will enter function setting mode, for DVD/SAT/VCR mode, press and hold OK is needed.

• Press OK for dimmer mode (not available in DVD mode) and sleep function.

• When the display shows the setup you want to change (dimmer, sleep, etc), press the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to choose, and press UP and DOWN buttons to make changes, then press OK to finalize your choice.

8. Number Buttons

• In Tuner mode, to select a preset station.

• In DVD/CD mode, enable pull down menu by INFO, then press OK to select field to be adjusted. Press the Number buttons to direct input the settings (e.g. CD track)

• In DVD/CD mode, when there is no OSD info displayed, press Button 1 to 5 to select disc; when there is OSD showing, press the Number buttons to adjust settings (e.g. CD track)

• In DVD/CD mode, press Button 9 to select night mode. (DVD only)

9. MENU

• In Tuner mode:

- Press TUNER to select band.

- Press to store desired frequency in memory. The flashing icon “PROG” will appear in display. Input your desired channel number while the word is still flashing and the frequency will be stored.

• In DVD mode, press for menu setup for DVD title.

10. Operation Buttons

• Press TUNER on the remote to enter Tuner mode. In Tuner mode, you can press TUNER to select band, and press LEFT and RIGHT to tune down or up the radio

frequency.

11. RETURN

• Press to go back to previous menu or exit setup menu completely.

12. AUDIO

• Press to select the audio channel you like. (e.g. LEFT / RIGHT)

• In Tuner mode, press this button to switch from ST to MONO mode and viceversa.

• In DVD mode, press to select different audio channel (if available).

13. ANGLE (DVD only)

• Press to select different screen display angles.

14. ZOOM (DVD / JPEG only)

• Press to select the zoom ratio.

15. INFO

• Press to display playback information.

16.TITLE•GUIDE

• Press to go to the title menu at DVD mode.

17. SURROUND

• Press to change the surround sound settings.

18. PLAYMODE

• Press to toggle between different playmodes. (Repeat chapter, etc.)

19. EQ. LEVEL

• Press to toggle between different preset equalizer mode (only available in stereo mode).

• Press once to enter speaker level, use LEFT/RIGHT to select channel, and use UP/DOWN to adjust level setting.

EQ. LEVEL

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

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Operating Your Receiver

DVD / VCD / CD / mp3

• Unit in DVD, VCD, CD or mp3 mode.

DIGITAL

• Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. (For DVD only)

PROLOGIC II

• Audio output is in Dolby PL II Movie, Dolby PL II Music or Dolby Prologic Emulation mode.

DTS

• Audio output is in DTS mode. (For DVD input only)

RDM

• Random playback mode activated.

• Currently in playback mode.

• Currently in pause mode.

• Parental lock is on and a password is required to view

DVD above a specific rating level.

TTL

• Title number for DVD playback.

TRK

• Track number being played.

CHAP

• Chapter number for DVD playback.

PROG.

• Program mode is activated.

TUNED

• Tuner station detected.

• 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.

• Speaker Icons.

SLEEP

• Sleep mode is activated.

• Display disc information

• Larger number refers to the current disc being played.

Switching on /off

• To switch on the receiver, press ON/STANDBY on the receiver once to wake up from standby mode. Press one of the source buttons or ON/OFF on the remote control to turn on the receiver.

• When the receiver is on, press ON/OFF on the remote or ON/STANDBY on the receiver to return to the standby mode.

Selection of Audio/Video source

When one of the audio/video source is selected, the audio and video input corresponding to the name will be activated. The receiver acts as a switching device between all the sources that are plugged into it.

Example 1:

If you connect a VCR player to the VCR input on the receiver and press SOURCE until “VCR” shows on the display. You will be able to have the signal from the VCR.

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AUX 2 VCR

AUX 1 SAT.CABLE

Display

12345

DISC

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Note: Your receiver has a 2-week back up memory to avoid losing settings such as preset radio stations in case of power outage.

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