RCA RTD3133H Owner's Manual

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USER MANUAL

RTD3133H

It's important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time.

FCC Information

Important Information

Important 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 can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•I ncrease the separation bet ween the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Ventilation

You must adequately ventilate the product. Make sure there is adequate space around the unit to provide proper air flow for ventilation. See diagram.

7 cm

10 cm 10 cm

7 cm

10 cm

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.

Removing the power plug is the only way to completely remove power from your product. Make sure the power plug remains easily accessible.

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 1.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:SHOCK HAZARD

- DO NOT OPEN

AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC

ÉLECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE PRODUCT. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

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

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

WARNING: MAINS PLUG IS USED AS DISCONNECT DEVICE AND IT SHOULD REMAIN READILY OPERABLE DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER TO DISCONNECT THE APPARATUS FROM MAINS COMPLETELY, THE MAINS PLUG SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET COMPLETELY.

Service information

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.

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 and interlocks defeated. 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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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 may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified persionnel.

Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated.

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Important Safety Instructions

Please read and save for future reference.

Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.

•Read these instructions.

•Keep these instructions.

•Heed all warnings.

•Follow all instructions.

•Do not use this apparatus near water.

•Clean only with a dry cloth.

•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (Including amplifiers) that produce heat.

•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your wall outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

•Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

•Refer all ser vicing to qualified ser vice personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Important Safety Instructions

Additional safety information

	• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or	If your product operates on batteries, adhere to the
	splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as	following precautions:
	vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.	A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a
	• Always leave sufficient space around the product for
		different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all
	ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug,
		batteries are not replaced at the same time.
	in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow
		B. Anybatterymayleakelectrolyteorexplodeifdisposed
	through vent openings.
		of in fire or an attempt is made to charge a battery
	• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc.
		not intended to be recharged.
	on the product.
		C. Discardleakybatteriesimmediately.Leakingbatteries
	• Connect power cord only to AC power source as
		can cause skin burns or other personal injury. When
	marked on the product.
		discarding batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the
	• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into
		propermanner,accordingtoyourstate/provincialand
	the product.
		local regulations.
	• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This
		D. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
	product does not contain customer serviceable
		as sunshine, fire or the like.
	components.

Connections and Setup

Accessories provided

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Remote control and 2	Left and right	Center speaker	Subwoofer	Left and right
AAA batteries	front speakers			Surround
				Speakers
Composite
Video Cable

Things to consider before you connect

•	Ensure that the mains supply in your house	• Thehumidityoftheroomshouldnotexceed75%.
	complieswiththatindicatedontheidentification	Ifyouhavetousetheunitoutdoors,donotexpose
	sticker located on the back of your unit.	it to rain or splashing water.The apparatus should
•	Install your unit horizontally, away from	not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
	any source of heat (fi replace) or appliances	objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should
	creating strong magnetic or electric fields. The	be placed on the apparatus.
	components of this unit are sensitive to heat.	• Moving the unit from a cold place to a warm one
	The maximum ambient temperature should not	can cause condensation on some components
	exceed 35°C / 95°F.	inside the unit. Let the condensation disappear
• Leave enough space around the unit to allow		on its own before turning the unit on again.
	adequate ventilation: 10 cm/4 inches on either	• Before moving the unit, make sure the disc tray
	side and above the top, and 5 cm/2 inches at the	is empty.
	rear.

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Connections and Setup

Connections and Setup

•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.

	Connecting to TV’s Analog Video Input							• Ifyourtelevisionisahighdefinition
	Method 1
								television, use the unit's HDMI
	Composite video jack (yellow)
								output to get the highest possible
	• The basic video jack is color-coded yellow.							video resolution. If unable to use a
	• Videocable(yellow)issuppliedfortheconnection							HDMIconnection,usetheunit'scomponent
	for good picture quality.							video output and set the Progressive Scan
	• Connect the video OUT jack on the receiver to							option in the Video menu to ON, to get the
	the Video IN jack on your TV so the video content							next highest possible video resolution.
	goes from the receiver to the screen.							• If one of the devices is not working, check
								that all the cables have been inserted
								properly into the jacks.
								• Connecting mono components to your
								receiver: If your component has only one
								output for audio (mono), connect it to the
								white audio jack on the receiver and don’t
								use the cable’s red plugs.

Getting sound from external sources such as TV

Using AUX IN (ANALOG R/L) jacks

1.Connect the AUX IN (ANALOG R/L) jacks on the back of the unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on VCR, TV, Set Top Box or other component.

2.Press the AUX IN button on the remote control to activate the sound from the external source.

3.The unit will default to playing in 5.1 Channels. However, if you’d like to change the Sound Mode Setting, please see how to change Channels setting on page 18 (5.1 Channels or Stereo mode).

Using OPTICAL IN jack

1.Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of the unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack on VCR, TV, Set Top Box or other component.

2.Press the DIGITAL button on the remote control to activate the sound from the external source.

3.If you wish to change the Surround Mode setting (NOT RECOMMENDED!), please see instructions on page 18 for Channels setting.

Connecting to a TV’s HDMI input

		HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia
		Interface. HDMI transfers digital audio and
		uncompressed digital video on a single cable.
	Rear of the unit	Press the HDMI button on the remote control to
	Method 2	change output signals as follows: Auto, 480p,
		720p,1080i and 1080p.
	Component video jacks (Pr, Pb, Y)
	• Thecomponentvideojacksarecolor-codedgreen,	Rear of the unit
	blue and red.
	• Additionalcomponentvideocables(notsupplied)
	are required to provide best picture quality. They
	are usually color-coded green, blue and red.
	• Connect the component video OUT jacks on the
	receiver to the component video IN jacks on your
	TV so the video content goes from the receiver to
	the screen.
	Y
	PB
	PR	Rear of the unit
		Notes

• Refer to the owner’s manual of the connectedTV as well.

• If you use your TV’s speakers for audio and you find theTV doesn’t play the unit’s audio correctly, youmayneedtoswitchtheAudiosettingonyour unit (see section 18 of this sheet).

• When using HDMI cable, do not connect to

other analog video outputs.

Rear of the unit

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Rear of the unit

Using AUDIO IN jack

1.Connect the Ø3.5mm AUDIO IN jack on the front panel of the unit to the headphone output on mp3 players.

2.Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUDIO IN on the remote control to select AUDIO IN mode.

3.If you wish to change the Sound Mode setting (5.1 Channels or Stereo mode), please see instructions on Page 18 under Channels setting section.

Note

Ø3.5mm to Ø3.5mm audio cables (not included).

• Suggest using Ø3.5mm AUDIO IN jack for MP3 player and AUX IN jacks for equipment such as TV,

VCR, Satellite or Cable Box.

•If the AUX IN (or AUDIO IN) audio signal is mono, you may not receive audio on all speakers.

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Connections and Setup

Connecting the speakers

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.

•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 Home Theater’s amplifier.

Center Speaker

Front Speakers
Green and
Black
Right	Left
Subwoofer
Purple and Black
Red and	White and
Black	Black

Insert

Press

Gray and Black		Blue and Black
		Release
Right	Left	Rear Speakers
		(Surround Sound)

To adjust each speaker volume level for optimum listening experience.

(1)Press the LEVEL and / button on the remote control to select a speaker channel.

(2)Press the VOL+/- buttons to adjust the value up or down (between 0dB and 10dB).

(3)Repeat step (1) and (2) for the other speakers (Left, Right, Center, Left Surround, Right Surround and Subwoofer).

Speaker gains may be set to levels of up to 10dB, actual max levels may also depend on your Volume Setting.

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Connections and Setup

Positioning speakers

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	1
	2
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3	4

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

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.).

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

subwoofer near the TV set.

Connections and Setup

	Front speaker placement	Better surround placement	No adjacent walls
			Surround speakers can go on stands facing each
		Location
	For best results, follow the speaker placement		other to approximate sidewall mounting (A), or to
	below.	If possible, place surround speakers to either side	the sides or rear of the viewing area, aimed upwards;
	Alignment	of the listening area, not behind it.	they can go right on the floor, or preferably, a few
		Height	feet off the floor such as on end tables (B).
	Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or slightly	If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet
	behind (B) (the left and right speakers), but not	above viewers. This helps to minimize localization
	ahead of them.	effects.
		Aiming
		Aim surround speakers straight across the room,
		not down at viewers, to help create a more open,
		spacious surround sound field.

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.

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.

Test tone/Channel balance

Channel balance

Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator to help you balance the audio level for each channel. See Audio Setup under The Setup Menu section of Instruction Book for details on how to access this feature .

As the signal “travels” from channel to channel, use the VOL controls to adjust each channel to the same loudness level.

Level adjustment and surround channel level expectation

Even though you may adjust the surround channels to be as loud as the others on the test signal, you might find that surround channels seem quieter for actual TV and Movie content. This is because producers use surround for subtle atmospherics and ambience, and only rarely for special effects.

Overview of Controls - Front Panel Controls

A

SOURCE button - Selects the input sources.

Press repeatedly to select:

• DVD – to watch DVD videos.

OPEN/CLOSE button -

PLAY/PAUSE button -

• AUX IN (rear) / AUDIO IN (front) / OPTICAL

AUDIO IN jack -

Opens and closes the

Starts/pauses playing

IN (rear) - to listen to the audio input from

connects audio

disc tray.

a disc.

the connected TV, VCR or Set Top Box.

devices.

B

DVD

indicator

ON/STANDBY buttonON/STANDBY indicator

VOLUME control -

AUX IN indicator

Switches the unit on

Adjusts the volume.

AUDIO IN indicator

and off.

DIGITAL indicator

Overview of Controls

DIGITAL

AUX IN

RANDOM

DISC

HDMI

REPEAT

ON•OFF:		Turns on/off the unit.
DVD:		Selects the DVD mode.
DIGITAL:		Selects the Optical Digital input (for listening
		to audio input from connected TV, VCR or
AUDIO IN:		SetTop BOX).
		Selects the Front Audio Input.
AUX IN:		Selects the Auxiliary input (for listening to
		audio input from connected TV, VCR or Set-
0-9:		Top BOX).
		Number entry.
CLEAR:		Quits the current setting manually from the
INFO:		TV screen without saving change.
		Accesses the display information.
TITLE:		Accesses the title menu of DVD discs.
DISC MENU:		Accesses the disc menu during playback.
OK:		Confirms your selection.
/ /	/ :	To navigate through the menus.
MUTE:		Mutes and restores the sound.
SETUP:		Enters Setup menu.
RETURN:		Returns to the normal operation after using
VOL +/- :		the setup menu.
		Adjusts the sound volume.
CH+/	, CH–/	: Directly accesses the next or previous
REV:		chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
		Starts reverse accelerated play.
PLAY:		Starts playing a disc.
FWD:		Starts forward accelerated play.
SLOW:		Selects SLOW motion function.
STOP:		Stops playback.
PAUSE:		Freezes frame, accesses frame advance.
AUDIO:		Accesses the audio function.
ANGLE:		Accesses the camera angle function for DVD
ZOOM:		disc.
		Accesses the Zoom function.
SUBTITLE:		Selects the subtitle languages or turns
MEMORY:		subtitle off ( if available).
		Creates programs.
RANDOM:		Turns on/off random playback on CDDA discs.
SUBWOOFER: Selects among subwoofer output levels
REPEAT A-B:		(soft/balance/strong/powerful).
		Performs point-to-point repeat playback on
		a DVD or CD.
REPEAT DISC: Repeats chapter or title of a DVD.
LEVEL:		Repeats single track or whole CD.
		To change setting, first press LEVEL button,
		and press / buttons to select a speaker
		channel, then adjust the value using VOL +/-.

Overview of Controls

HDMI: Changes video output signals (Auto, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p).

Using remote control to navigate through the on-screen menus

Use // / and OK on the remote control to navigate through the on-screen displays (the DVD player’s menu, the Info Display that appears during playback, or a disc’s menu).

Use // / on the remote to move through onscreen menus in the direction of the arrow button (e.g., to move right, press ). The arrow buttons are used to highlight an option. Once highlighted, press OK to select the option that is highlighted.

Note Insert 2 “AAA” batteries in the remote control prior to use.

Playing Discs - Basic Functions

Compatible discs

•DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW

•CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Compatible formats

•DVD, JPEG

•CD

Regional coding

Your unit has been designed to process regional management information stored on DVD discs. The regional code for your unit is 1. Discs that have a different regional code will not play.

Operating the DVD receiver

1.Turn on your television set.

2.Press ON•OFF on the remote control or ON/ STANDBY located on the front panel of the unit. Press DVD on the remote control.

3.If you wish to switch from 5.1 Channels to Stereo (NOTRECOMMENDED!), seeinstructionsonpage 18 under Channels setting section for changing sound mode (Stereo or 5.1 Channels mode).

Loading disc

1.Press on the front panel of the unit to open the disc tray.

2.Place a disc onto the disc tray with the label side up.

3.Pressagain to close the disc tray.

Playback

Switch the unit and the TV set on.

1.After loading a disc, playback starts automatically, or the disc menu appears. If the disc menu appears, select the Play option to begin playback.

2.Press STOP to stop playback.

Accelerated play

While the disc is playing, press REV or FWD one or more times to vary the speed and direction of the accelerated play. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Pause

While the disc is playing, press PAUSE once for freeze frame. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Frame advance

1.Press PAUSE twice. “Step” is displayed.

2.Each time you press PAUSE button, the picture advances one frame.

3.Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

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