RCA RTD3136 User Manual

USER MANUAL

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RTD3136

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

Safety Precautions

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.

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

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.

Caution

This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specifi ed may result in hazardous
radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do
not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualifi ed
personnel.
Visible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure
to beam.

Class 1 laser product

This system must be opend only by qualifi ed
technicains to prevent accidents caused by the
laser beam.

This product contains a low power laser device.

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

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re 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 fi lled with liquids,
such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

Service information

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

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.

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.

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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.

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Keep these instructions.

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Heed all warnings.

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Follow all instructions.

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Do not use this apparatus near water.

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Clean only with a dry cloth.

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Do not block any ventilation openings.

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Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as

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radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(Including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

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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 fi t into your wall
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on

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or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Only use attachments / accessories specifi ed by

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the manufacturer.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,

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bracket, or table specifi ed 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

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or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service

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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.

Portable Cart

Warning

Additional safety information

• Always leave suffi cient space around the product
for ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed,
rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air
fl ow through vent openings.

• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars,
etc. on the product.

• Connect power cord only to AC power source as
marked on the product.

• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall
into the product.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This
product does not contain customer serviceable
components.

• The mains plug of apparatus should not be
obstructed OR should be easily accessed during
intended use.

• Minimum 4 inches (10 cm) distances around the
apparatus for suffi cient ventilations.

• The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items
such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

• No naked fl ame sources such as lighted candles
should be placed on the apparatus.

• The use of apparatus in moderate climates.

• Do not open the cabinet. Lasers used in rays
employed by the unit may damage your eyes.
Any servicing should be done by qualifi ed service
personnel.

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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 Information

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 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.

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Increase the separation between the

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equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

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circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV

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technician for help.

WARNING: Changes or modifi cations 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 fl ow for ventilation. See
diagram.

7 cm

10 cm

10 cm

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

10 cm

7 cm

For your safety

The AC power plug is polarized
(one blade is wider than the
other) and only fi ts 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 fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician to
change the outlet, or use a diff erent 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.

Important Information

Important battery information

• Do not mix diff erent types of batteries or new
and old batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard
(carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc)
batteries.

• In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe
the polarities indicated inside the battery
compartment. Replace only with the type of
batteries specifi ed. Do not dispose of them in a
fi re or recharge them.

• I f you are not using the remote control for a long
period of time, remove the batteries.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a fi re. Batteries may
explode or leak.

• Batteries should always be disposed of with
the environment in mind. Always dispose of
batteries in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations.

Connections and Setup

Accessories provided

DIGITAL

AUDIOIN

AUXIN

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SLOW

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A-B DISC

RCR192AA7

Remote control and 2
AAA batteries

Composite
Video Cable

Things to consider before you connect

• Ensure that the mains supply in your house

complies with that indicated on the identifi cation
sticker located on the back of your unit.

• Install your unit horizontally, away from

any source of heat (fi replace) or appliances
creating strong magnetic or electric fi elds. 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.

Left and right
front speakers

If your product operates on batteries, adhere to the
following precautions:
A.

Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a
diff erent battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all
batteries are not replaced at the same time.

B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if

disposed of in fi re or an attempt is made to charge
a battery not intended to be recharged.

C. Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking

batteries can cause skin burns or other personal
injury. When discarding batteries, be sure to
dispose of them in the proper manner, according
to your state/provincial and local regulations.

D. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat

such as sunshine, fi re or the like.

Center speaker

• 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 fi lled 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.

Subwoofer

Left and right

Surround
Speakers

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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 your TV (VIDEO)

Method 1
Composite video jack (yellow)

• The basic video jack is color-coded yellow.

• Video cable (yellow) is supplied for the connection
for good picture quality.

• Connect the video OUT jack on the receiver to
the Video IN jack on your TV so the video content
goes from the receiver to the screen.

Rear of the unit

Method 2
Component video jacks (Pr, Pb, Y)

• The component video jacks are color-coded green,
blue and red.

• Additional component video cables (not supplied)
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

P

B

P

R

Rear of the unit

• If your television is a high defi nition
television, use the unit’s progressive
scan output to get the highest possible
video resolution. Set the Progressive Scan
option in the Video menu to On.

• 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 Surround.
However, if you’d like to change the Sound Mode
Setting, please see how to change Surround-
Aux In setting on page 16 (5.1 Surround or
Stereo mode).

Rear of the unit

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Connections and Setup Connections and Setup

Using OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack

1. Connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack on the back of
the unit to the OPTICAL DIGITAL 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 16
for Surround-Digital In setting.

Rear of the unit

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.

Center
Speaker

Green

Purple

Subwoofer

Gray

To adjust each speaker volume level for optimum listening experience.

(1) Press the LEVEL button on the remote control to select Left (front Left speaker).
(2) Press the VOL+/VOL- buttons to adjust the value up or down (between -10dB and +10dB).
(3) Repeat step (1) and (2) for the other speakers Right, Center, Left Surr., Right Surr., Subwoofer and Loudness (on/off ).

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

Right

SR SL SUB CEN FR FL

6Ω 6Ω 6Ω 6Ω

Blue

Left

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
Surround or Stereo mode), please see instructions on
Page 16 under Surround-Audio In 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.

Front Speakers

Right

Left

Red White

SPEAKERS

Rear Speakers

(Surround Sound)

Insert

Press

Release

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 Home
Theater’s amplifi er.

Positioning speakers

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Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)
Front speakers carry primarily music and sound

eff ects.

2. Center
In surround mode, the center speaker carries

most of the dialog as well as music and eff ects.

It should be set between the left and right

peakers.

3. Surround (Rear Speakers)
The surround speakers’ overall sound balance

should be as close as possible to the front
peakers. Proper placement is vital to establish an
evenly distributed sound fi eld.

4. Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful

low bass eff ects (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.

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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.

1

2

1

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.

A

B

Connections and Setup

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
eff ects.

Aiming
Aim surround speakers straight across the room,
not down at viewers, to help create a more open,
spacious surround sound fi eld.

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 fl oor, or preferably, a few
feet off the fl oor such as on end tables (B).

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 fi nd 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 eff ects.

Overview of Controls - Front Panel Controls

SOURCE button - Selects the input sources.
Press repeatedly to select:

• DVD – to watch DVD videos.

OPEN/CLOSE button ­Opens and closes the
disc tray.

DVD indicator
AUX IN indicator
AUDIO IN indicator
DIGITAL indicator

PLAY/PAUSE button ­Starts/pauses playing
a disc.

• OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (rear) / AUX IN (rear) /
AUDIO IN (front) - to listen to the audio input
from the connected TV, VCR or Set Top Box.

ON/STANDBY button­Switches the unit on
and off .

ON/STANDBY indicator

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AUDIO IN jack ­connects audio
devices.

VOLUME control ­Adjusts the volume.

Overview of Controls

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

AUX IN

SLOW

A-B

DISC

RCR 192AA10

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
SetTop BOX).

AUDIO IN: Selects the Front Audio Input.
AUX IN: Selects the Auxiliary input (for listening to

audio input from connected TV, VCR or Set­Top BOX).

0-9: Number entry.
CLEAR: Quits the current setting manually from the

TV screen without saving change.

INFO: Accesses the display information.
TITLE: Accesses the title menu of DVD discs.
DISC MENU: Accesses the disc menu during playback.
OK: Confi rms 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

the setup menu.

VOL +/- : Adjusts the sound volume.

, CH–/ : Directly accesses the next or previous

CH+/

chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

REV: Starts reverse accelerated play.
PLAY: Star ts 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 disc.

ZOOM: Accesses the Zoom function.
SUBTITLE: Selects the subtitle languages or turns

subtitle off ( if available).

MEMORY: Creates programs.
RANDOM:

Turns on/off random playback on CDDA discs.

SUBWOOFER: Selec ts among subwoofer output levels

(soft/balance/strong/powerful).

REPEAT A-B: Performs point-to-point repeat playback on

a DVD.
REPEAT DISC: Repeats chapter or title of a DVD.
Repeats single track or whole CD.
LEVEL: Toggles speaker channels for diff erent level

settings. Adjust the value using VOL +/-.

Overview of Controls

SURROUND: Press to display sound mode (5.1

Please see AUDIO SETUP on page 16

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
screen menus in the direction of the arrow button
(e.g., to move right, press
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.

Surround or Stereo mode).

to change the sound mode.

/ / / on the remote to move through on-

). The arrow buttons

Playing Discs - Basic Functions Basic Playback Operations

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 diff erent 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 Surround Sound to
Stereo (NOT RECOMMENDED!), see instructions
on page 16 under Surround-DVD setting section
for changing sound mode (5.1 Surround or Stereo
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.

again to close the disc tray.

3. Press

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.

Variable slow motion

1. Press SLOW button on the remote in play mode.

2. Each time the SLOW button is pressed the
speed of slow-motion playback changes in the
following sequence:

1/ 2 1/ 4 1/ 6 1/ 8

3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Changing chapter/track

While the disc is playing, press the CH+/- button to
go immediately to the next or previous chapter, or
to the next or previous track.

Zoom into an image

1. While a disc is playing, press ZOOM repeatedly to
enlarge the image in 3 levels (

2. Move from one area to another (pan) using the
arrow buttons.

3. To turn ZOOM off , press the ZOOM repeatedly
until the

Random playback

While the audio CD is playing, press the RANDOM
button on the remote control to activate/inactivate
the random playback.
Random: All tracks will be played randomly.
Random Off : To resume normal playback.

Types of menus

• Disc menu — The appearance and contents of
this menu varies according to the type of disc
you have inserted. It is separate from the Setup
menu.

• Setup menu — Press SETUP to access this menu.

is displayed.

Player Menu

Disc Menu

Default

1

, 2 and 3).

: English

: English

: English

: English

Notes

• When you press STOP, the unit stores the
point where playback was interrupted. If
you press PLAY again, playback resumes
from this point.

• To stop playback completely or to start
again from the beginning, press STOP twice.
If the unit is left in STOP mode for more than
5 minutes without any user interaction, a
screen saver is activated. At the end of 30
minutes without any user interaction, the
unit switches off automatically.

Display Info (information)

1. Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing
to display information on operation status.
The fi rst banner shows the elapsed time from
the beginning of the title which is currently
playing.

2. Press INFO again for Title and Chapter.

Shows the number of the title/chapter currently

playing and total titles/chapter on disc.

3. Press INFO a third time for Audio.

Shows the type of the audio currently selected

is displayed.

4. Press INFO a forth time for Subtitle.

Shows the subtitle number and language

currently selected is displayed.

5. Press INFO a fi fth time for Angle.

Shows the current angle is displayed.

DVD Info Display

Time 00:18:18

Title 1/21 Chapter 7/29

1/3 6 ch EngAudio

Subtitle 1/6 Eng

1/1Angle

DVD Programmable MemoryBasic Playback Operations Playing CDs

Playing Jpeg Files

AUDIO IN/DIGITAL IN/AUX IN

The Setup Menu

Repeating a speci c title/chapter (DVD)

While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
button on the remote control repeatedly to select
Repeat Title or Repeat Chapter.
The current title / chapter is played repeatedly.

Resuming normal DVD playback

While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
button until the Repeat Off indicator displays on
the screen.

For the CD playback, please see Playing CDs.

Repeating a speci c section

You can play a specifi c section repeatedly.

1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B
button at the beginning of the section you
want to play repeatedly (“Rep A-” is displayed).

2. Press the REPEAT A-B button again at the end of
the section (“Rep A-B” is displayed).

3. The unit will immediately begin replaying your
selection.

Resuming normal DVD playback

While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B
button until the RepAB Off indicator displays on
the screen.

Notes

• A-B repeat can only be used within the same

title. If the start and end of the section to be
repeated are in diff erent titles, A-B repeat is
cancelled.

• The A-B repeat function does not operate

in scenes where diff erent camera angles are
recorded.

You can combine your favorite titles/chapters and
play them in the order you determine.

1.

Press the MEMORY button.

or button to select the title you want,

2. Use
then press the OK button on the remote control
to confi rm.

or button to select the chapter you

3. Use
want, then press the OK button on the remote
control to confi rm.

button to move the cursor to the top

4. Use
of the chapter list and press the OK button to
return to Title window. Then repeat steps 2 to 3
to add additional titles and chapters.

5. Press the
programmed playback.

Changing the programmed selections

1. Press the MEMORY button.

2. Press
OK button to clear them one by one.

3. Follow above steps 1-4 to program the new title
and chapter.

Resuming normal playback

1. Press the MEMORY button.

2. Press
OK button. All the programs will be cleared.

3. Press the PLAY button to resume normal
playback.

• Some discs may not permit memory playback
operation.

• To exit the Program menu, press the MEMORY
button.

• The programmed selections will be cleared
when you open the disc tray or turn off the
unit.

PLAY button to start the

Program

1

Title1
Title2
Title3
Title4
Title5

Title6

Play

Clear Clear All

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

button to select “Clear”, then press the

button to select “Clear All”, then press the

Notes

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Make sure that a disc you want to play is compatible
with this unit.

1. Place a CD

2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
A list of folders/fi les will appear on the screen.

3. To stop playback, press STOP.

with the printed side facing up.

Play modes for CD

When playing CDs, you are able to modify the
Play Modes through the Toolkit which appears
on the right in the window. Press
the remote control to navigate between the left/
right windows and
control to select fi les/tracks or play mode items.
Then press the OK button. Please refer to below
steps to playback fi les/tracks in the Program view
list:

1. Select Edit mode in the Toolkit then press OK
button to start edit mode.

2. Select a fi le/track or more fi les/tracks you want
in the original view list with the OK button.

3. Select Add to program in the Toolkit then
press OK . "
It means that the fi les/tracks you have selected
already added into the program view list.

4. Select Program view in the Toolkit then press OK
to open the fi les/tracks in the Program view list
that you already selected in step 2.

5. Press PLAY to playback all fi les/tracks in the
Program view list.

or button on the remote

" will disappear from the screen.

/ button on

The Toolkit has the following play mode items:

• Repeat (Off /Single/All):
Off : Resumes normal playback.
Single: Repeats the current track/fi le.
All: Repeats all fi les on the current folder or all

tracks on the disc.

• Mode (Normal/Random/Music I ntro):
Normal: Resumes normal playback.
Random: Playbacks track/fi le in random order.
Music Intro: Only playback the fi rst 10 seconds

of all tracks on the disc.

• Edit mode: Program operation works only when
"Edit mode" is selected.

• Program view: To view tracks/fi les in the
"Program view" list. It is disabled when the
"Program view" list is empty.

• Add to program: Add fi les/tracks to the "Program
view" list. It is disabled if the "Edit mode" item is
not selected.

• Browser view: To view fi les/tracks in the original
view list.

• Clear program: Delete the fi les/tracks in the
Program view list. Select a fi le/track or more you
want to delete in full stop mode (press STOP
twice). " " will appear besides the deleted fi le/
track. Select Clear program and then press OK .
It is disabled if the Edit mode is not selected.

Note

The program will be deleted if disc tray is
opened.

Jpeg fi les are image fi les. Make sure that they have
a resolution of less than 2 megapixels.

1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc
tray.

2. Place a disc that contains JPEG fi les and close
the disc tray.

A list of folders/fi les will appear on the screen.

Press or button to select your desired
fi le, and then press OK or PLAY button to start
playback.

Press the STOP button to display a folder list.

Magnifying image

Press ZOOM repeatedly to enlarge the image in 3

1

levels (

, 2 and 3).

• Press

• Resuming normal playback

To turn ZOOM off , press the ZOOM repeatedly

Rotate an image

Press the ANGLE button repeatedly. The image will
rotate in the clockwise direction as follows:

/ / / buttons to view a diff erent part
of the image. You may move the image from the
center position to UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT
direction. When you reach the edge of the
image, the display will not shift anymore in that
direction.

until the is displayed.

Notes

• The time taken for the contents of the disc to
be displayed varies according to the size and
number of jpeg fi les on the disc. If nothing
is displayed after a few minutes, the fi le sizes
may be too large. Reduce the fi les’ resolution
and write another disc.

• Before inserting a disc, make sure it is
compatible with the unit.

TV, VCR or Set Top Box can be connected to AUX
IN/OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jacks at the back of the unit
or AUDIO IN at the front panel so that sound from
the auxiliary component comes into the unit and
out through the speakers.

Connecting auxiliary components

Refer to “Getting sound from external sources
such as TV” for details on connecting the auxiliary
components to the unit.

Selecting AUDIO IN / DIGITAL IN / AUX
IN mode

Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUDIO IN
/ DIGITAL / AUX IN on the remote control to select
AUDIO IN, DIGITAL IN or AUX IN mode.

Sound output in AUX IN mode (or
AUDIO IN/DIGITAL IN mode)

• If you wish to change the Surround Sound
setting from 5.1 Surround to Stereo (not
recommended), please see Surround-Aux In/
Surround-Audio In/Surround-Digital In setting
on page 16.

• Press Surround on the remote control to display
current sound mode (5.1 Surround or Stereo
mode).

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

To access the Setup Menu you must fi rst be in DVD
Mode.
There are four options in the main setup menu:
Language Setup, Video Setup, Audio Setup and
Default.

LANGUAGE SETUP

With this menu, you can set the language for Player
Menu, Subtitle, Audio and Disc Menu.
If you chose “English” during initial set-up, any
menus generated by the disc are in English, and so
is the language of the dialogs (if this language is
available on the disc).

Player Menu

Espanol

Disc Menu

Default

Deutsch

Italiano

Svenska

Portuguese

1. Press the SETUP button.

2. Press

button, then press or to select
desired option (Player Menu, Subtitle, Audio or
Disc Menu).

button, then press or button

3. Press
to select a preferred language, press the OK
button.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to adjust other
options.

5. Press the SETUP button to exit menu.

Notes

• If the selected language is not available on a
disc, the disc’s language will be used instead.

• If the language chosen is available, it is
automatically selected when you display the
subtitles or press SUBTITLE on the remote
control. Otherwise, the subtitle language
indicated on the disc is selected.

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VIDEO SETUP

It allows you to set video mode for the TV Shape,
View Mode, Video out and Smart Picture.

TV Shape

Video out

Smart Picture : Standard

Default

1. Press the SETUP button.

2. Press

or to select Video.

button, then press or to select

3. Press
desired option (TV Shape, View Mode, Video
out and Smart Picture).

4. Press

button, then press or button to

make adjustments, press the OK button.

5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to adjust other
options.

6. Press the SETUP button to exit menu.

TV Shape

Depending on the format of the DVDs, you can
choose the picture format (aspect ratio) best
suited to the format of your TV screen:
4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.

Displays pictures cropped to fi ll your T V
screen.

16:9 : Select when a 16:9 TV is connected.

Notes

• The displayable picture size is preset on the
DVD. Therefore, the playback picture of some
DVDs may not conform to the picture size
you select.

• When you play DVDs recorded in the 4:3
picture size only, the playback picture always
appears in the 4:3 picture size regardless of
the TV Shape setting.

• Select 16:9 to conform the LCD screen on
the unit. Always be sure that your TV Shape
conforms to the actual TV in use if you
connect the unit to a TV.

The Setup Menu

View Mode

Fill: Fill the screen with decoded image.
Original: Display image as it’s original size.
Auto Fit: Automatically fi t the decoded image

Pan Scan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is

Video out

Interlaced: Corresponding to your TV which has a

P-Scan: Select if you connect the DVD to your

If there is a distorted picture on the TV,

Smart Picture

Standard: Picture is set to normal brightness.
Bright: Picture is brighter.
Soft: Softer image eff ect.
Dynamic: It includes 4 items (Brightness, Contrast,

on screen without distortion. Black
bars will be present on top/bottom or
left/right of screen.

connected. Displays pictures cropped
to fi ll your TV screen. Sides of the
picture are cut off .

Note

Depending on the DVDs, you may not be
able to view the mode as selected.

component video inputs.

TV which has a component video that
support progressive scan.

wait 15 seconds for automatic recover.

Tint and Color). Use or button to
make adjustments.

AUDIO SETUP

You can adapt your unit to other equipment and
access specifi c functions with the Audio Setup
menu.

Test tones

Loudness

Surround-DVD

Surround-Digital In

Surround-Aux In

Surround-Audio In

Default

1. Press the SETUP button.

2. Press or to select Audio.

3. Press button, then press or to select
desired option (Test tones, Loudness, Surround­DVD, Surround-Digital In, Surround-Aux In and
Surround-Audio In).

4. Press button, then press or button to
make adjustments, press the OK button.

5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to adjust other options.

6. Press the SETUP button to exit menu.

Test Tones

Enables you to test and adjust Speaker levels.
Select the Speaker (Left, Center, Right, Right surr.,
Left surr. or Subwoofer) you wish to test. A tone
will be output to that Speaker. User can then adjust
the Speaker level by pressing VOL+/-. Press the OK
button to select a diff erent Speaker, or press SETUP
button to exit.

Off

Left

Center

Right

Right surr.

Left surr.

Subwoofer

Loudness

This enhances the sound level of the Left, Right,
and Subwoofer channels during quieter sections
of audio content, while leaving the sound level
unchanged for louder sections.

Surround-DVD

It allows you to select the speaker output (5.1
Surround or Stereo) for DVD mode.

The Setup Menu

Surround-Digital In

It allows you to select the speaker output (5.1
Surround or Stereo) for Digital In mode.

Surround-Aux In

It allows you to select the speaker output (5.1
Surround or Stereo) for Aux In mode.

Surround-Audio In

It allows you to select the speaker output (5.1
Surround or Stereo) for Audio In mode.

DEFAULT

This option allows you to return the unit’s settings
to the original factory settings. Any changes you
have made to the unit’s settings will be reverted
back to the original settings.

Default

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

The unit does not switch on.

• Make sure it is plugged in.

• Press the ON•OFF button on the remote control
or the ON/STANDBY button on the unit.

The device switches o spontaneously.

• The device switches off automatically when it is
in STOP mode for more than 30 minutes without
any user intervention. Switch it on again.

• It might be impossible to read the disc.

• Insert the disc with the printed side facing up.

• Check that the disc can actually be played by
this device.

• Check that the disc’s regional code matches the
unit’s regional code. This unit’s regional code is

1.

• Clean the disc.

There is no picture.

• Check you have switched on the TV set.

• Check the connections.

• Select the AV input assigned to the unit on the
TV.

The picture is of poor quality (with snow or
lines).

• Check the connections.

There is no sound or the sound is of poor
quality.

• Check the connections.

• Make sure the speakers are connected.

• Make sure the MUTE function is not on.

No surround sound.

• Check the speaker confi guration in the Setup
menu (See Positioning speaker or Audio
Setup).

Additional Information

I can’t  nd my  le in the jpeg listing.

• Make sure the fi le name is valid.

The remote control does not work or works
only intermittently.

• Check that batteries are inserted or change
them.

• Aim the remote control at the unit. The infrared
beam must not be blocked or interrupted.

• Check that the remote control is confi gured
to control the device you are trying to operate
with it.

The subtitles do not appear.

• Check that the DVD disc provides subtitles.

• Refer to the section on how to display subtitles.

The disc menu language is not the correct one.

• The disc menu language has not been set up.

• The language of your choice is not available on
the disc .

Precautions

Use

• If your unit has been stored in a cool place
for any length of time, during a journey for
example, wait for about 2 hours before using
it.

• The openings located on the top and bottom
are for ventilation and must not be obstructed.

• During thunderstorms, we recommend that
you isolate the unit from the electrical supply
so that it is not damaged by electrical or
electromagnetic surges.

• This unit is designed for continuous use.

Switching off the unit to standby mode does

not disconnect it from the mains supply. To
completely isolate the equipment, remove the
plug from the mains jack as some components
remain connected to the electrical supply.

• I f you notice any burning or smoke, disconnect
the unit immediately to avoid any risk of
electrocution.

• Do not attempt to look inside the unit through
the disk tray opening or any other opening.
You may be electrocuted or exposed to laser
radiation.

• This unit is for domestic use only and must not
be used for industrial purposes.

• Total or partial copying of recordings protected
by copyright legislation, without the explicit
permission of the holder of the rights,
contravenes current legislation. Copying or
downloading music fi les for sale or any other
business purpose constitutes or could constitute
a violation of copyright law.

Cleaning

• Use a soft, dr y, clean cloth. Regularly dust the
vents at the back or sides.

• Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol-based
products risks damaging the unit.

• If an object or liquid enters inside the unit,
unplug it immediately and have it checked by
an authorized servicer or service center.

Handling and caring for discs

• Handle your discs with care. Hold the disc with
your fi ngers at the edges or through the hole.

• Insert the disc with the label facing up (for a
single-sided disc).

• Place the disc properly into the tray in the
allotted holder.

• Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary,
always wiping from the centre to the edge.

• Always put discs back in their cases after use and
store in a vertical position.

• Do not close the tray with two discs in it or with
a disc not sitting correctly in the holder.

• Do not play cracked, chipped or warped discs
nor try to repair them with adhesive tape or
glue.

• Do not write on a disc.

• Do not move the unit when a disc is being
played.

• Do not scratch discs or store them in places
exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or
high temperatures.

• Do not use aerosol cleaners, benzene, anti-static
liquids or any other solvent for cleaning discs.
When cleaning, wipe gently with a soft damp
(water only) cloth from the centre to the edge,
avoiding circular motions, which could cause
scratches and interference during playback.

Additional Information

Compatible Formats

In order to ensure playback, discs must conform
with DVD or CD standards. This unit may not play
some recordings or fi les due to differences in
recording formats, software used and disc types.

DVD-Video

Digital video discs - 12 cm, single or double sided,
single or dual layer. DVDs are high density optical
discs on which high quality picture and audio are
recorded by means of digital signals.

DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW

Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording
only), DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs
(rewritable), depending on the DVD
writer and discs used. Recordings using
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs must be made
in Video DVD mode. Recordings using
DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with
the specifi cations for DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB
capacity.

Audio CDs

Audio CDs (12 cm).

CD-R, CD-RW

Most CD-R (one recording only) and
CD-RW discs (rewritable).

CD-Rs written during a multisession recording can be
played, provided that the session has ended before
the disc is played (depending on the write software).

DVD+Rewritable

However, depending on the condition of the
CD-writer, computer and the disc used, you may
fi nd that not all discs will play. When playing a
CD-R disc, it is normal for the unit to take up to
60 seconds to recognize the disc before starting
to play.
If the disc is not recognized after a period of 120
seconds, remove the disc, and insert it again.

• Do not use its full capacity.

• CD-Rs should be preferably used instead of
CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) as, in certain cases,
CD-RW playback may be faulty.

• Use reliable, good-quality CD write software.

• Close all other applications on the computer to
ensure reliable CD-R disc recording.

Jpeg fi les

CD-R and CD-RW with jpeg fi les. Certain jpeg
fi les, in cluding progressive jpeg fi les, cannot be
read by this unit.
The total number of fi les and folders on the disc
should be less than 650. Make sure that fi les
have the “.jpg” extension. Files without the “.jpg”
extension will not be able to be read by the unit

--- even thought the fi les are shown as jpeg

images on your computer.

Additional Information

Sound Enhancement Systems

This receiver is equipped with several built-in
sound enhancement systems.

Manufactured under
license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and
the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

Dolby Digital
The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital
surround from software processed in the Dolby
Digital format. Dolby Digital provides better
sound quality and a more powerful presence
than conventional Dolby Surround. This unit is
equipped with Dolby Digital 5.1-channel so that
you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround
sound. The new system provides stereo separation
of the rear speakers (Rear-Right, Rear-Left). Adding
the subwoofer channel to the 5 channels for bass
sounds (counted as 0.1 channel) results in 5.1
channels that bring you the most sophisticated
Dolby Digital sound enjoyment.

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Specifi cations

Power supply : AC 120V ~ 60Hz

Dimensions (H x W x D mm) :
Unit: 55 x 430 x 255
Front Speakers: 90 x 90 x 80
Center Speaker: 90 x 90 x 80
Rear Speakers: 90 x 90 x 80
Subwoofer: 285 x 130 x 245

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Limited Warranty

AVC MULTIMEDIA ("AVC") makes the following limited warranty. These limited warranties extend to the

original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial user of the product.

One Year Parts & Labor Warranty

AVC products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to
conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and products, at
AVC 's sole discretion.

During a period of one year from the eff ective warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed, service
labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the
United States, you must fi rst call our Customer Support Center at 1-800-506-5746 or 1-877-252-6873,
during the hours listed in the box below. The deternination of service will be made by AVC customer
support.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. New or
remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its
designated Service Center for one year from the defective warranty date. Such replacement parts or
products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair or replacement. The Customer
will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is
contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to
the service facility.

Packaging and Shipping Instruction

When you send the product to the AVC ser vice facility you must use the original carton box and packing
material or an equivalent as designated by AVC.

Your Responsibility

(1) You must retain your bill of sale to provide proof of purchase.
(2) These warranties are eff ective only if the product is purchased and operated in the U.S.A. or Canada.
(3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product or

parts which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident,
improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided with the product,
or to product which has been altered or modifi ed without authorization of AVC, or to products or
parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.

Out of Warranty

In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please contact
our Customer Support Center at 1-800-506-5746, 1-877-252-6873 or

www.rcaav.com

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am-7pm, Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday: 9am-NOON Eastern time.

Important:

You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the return of the product to
our Product Returns Center.

Limited Warranty

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fi tness for
a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above.
With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty
is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of
manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall AVC be
liable for consequential or incidental damages.

No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms
of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within action must be commenced to enforce
any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or any
state thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase. This limitation does not apply to
implied warranties arising under state law.

This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary from
state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, when an action
may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
provisions may not apply to you.

For more information on other products and services, please contact our web site at www.rcaav.com

Important: Also keep your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase.

Model no. ................................................................................ Product name ........................................................................

Type of set ............................................................................................................................................................................................

Serial no. ........................................................................................ Invoice no. .........................................................................

Date purchased .......................................................................... Dealer name ...........................................................................

FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR, PLEASE VISIT

Specifi cations and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

www. rcaav.com

Need more help?

Please visit online help at http://www.RCAav.com

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