RCA RTD315W User Manual

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General Setup
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RTD315W
DVD Home The ater System
AUDIO IN
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the time.
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 radiates 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 in
terference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferebce by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
unit not expressly approved by the par ty responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This Home Theater has earned the ENERGY STAR.
Ventilation
You must adequately ventilate the product. Make sure there is adequate space around
ventilation. See diagram.
10 cm
10 cm
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.
7 cm
AUDIO IN
7 cm
10 cm
For your safety
The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and o nl power outlets o ne way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet comp letely, turn the plug over an d try to insert it the other way.
ts i nto AC
electrician to change the outlet, or use a
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 res pond to t he Region Management Information. If the Reg ion n umber of a DVD disc does not correspond to th e Region number of this DVD player, this player cannot play the disc. The R egion num ber for this DVD player is Region 1.
FCC Information Important Information
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 IMPO RTAN T I NSTRUCT IONS ACCOMPANYING 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.
SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT
WARNING:
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
WARNING:
REMAIN READILY OPERABLE DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER TO DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG 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 disconnec t device, it shall re main operabl e and sh ould not be obstru cted during i ntended use. To be completely disconnected t he appa supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the m ains socket outlet completely.
Caution
Invisible laser rad iation when op en. Avoid
exposure to b eam. Class 1 lase r p roduct.
technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
MAINS PLUG IS USED AS DISCONNECT DEVICE AND IT SHOULD
DVD copy protection
In a ccordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is eq uipped with a Cop y Protection system, which can be switched on
ratus from
an make any recording of the relevant DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality, or even impossible. This product incorporates copyright protection t echnology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellec tual proper ty rights o wned by M acrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protecti on technolog y must be author ized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home use onl y unl ess ot herwis auth orized by Macr Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
he DVD disc itself, in order to
ovisi on C orporati on
Important battery information
new and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
observe the polarities indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace only with
a long period of time, remove
the batteries. Please respect the environment and prevailin g regu latio ns. Before yo u d ispose of ba tteries or accumulato rs, ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycli ng and if they w ill accept them for disposal.
Illustrati ons cont ained in this documen t are for representation only.
Important Safety Instructions
Please read and save for future reference
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with 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
produce heat.
Only use attachments/accessories
e
.
Important Safety Instructions Connections and Setup Connections and Setup Connections and Setup
Additional safety information
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
product for ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet
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.
Connections and Setup
Accessories provided
- +
- +
RCR 192 AA4
Remote control and 2 AAA batteries
One Pig-Tail
antenna wire
Left and right
front speakers
Things to consider before you connect
Ensure that the mains supply in your house
sticker located on the back of your unit.
I nstall your unit horizontally, away from any
stron The components of this unit are sensitive to heat. The maximum ambient tempera ture
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.
Connections and Setup
Better surround placement
Location If possib le, pla ce sur round s peakers to eith er side of the listening area, not behind it.
Height If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet ab ove viewers. This helps to mi nimize
Aiming Aim surrou nd s peakers straig ht ac ross the room, not down at viewe rs, to help create a
Alternative Surround Placement
Rear wall If rear wall mou nting i s the only choice, aim the s peakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) o r towar ds the sidew alls (C, D). Experiment with placemen t until sound s seem to s urround you, rather than come f rom behind you.
Overview of Controls
output levels (among soft/balanced/ strong/powerful).
AUDIO IN jacks ­connects audio devices.
DVD Home Theater System
Composite
Video Cable
: Front panel controls
If your product operates on batteries, adhere to the following precautions: A.Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed
incorrectly, or if all batteries are not replaced at the same time.
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode
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
SubwooferCenter speaker
One external AM
loop antenna
Th e humidit y of t he room should no t exceed 75%. If you h ave to use the unit outdoors, do not expos e it to r ain or splashing water. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
led wi th li quids, such as vase s,
objects should be placed on
Moving the unit from a cold place to a
warm one can cause conde nsation on some
component s inside the unit. Let the condensation disappear on its o wn before turning the unit on again.
Be fore moving th e unit, m ake sure the disc tray is empty.
No adjacent walls Surround speake rs can go on stand s facing each other to ap proximate side wall moun ting (A), or to the sides or rear of the viewing area, aimed u pwards; they can go right on the
such as on end tables (B).
the appa
ably, a fe w feet oor
Test tone/Channel balance
Channel balance Your receiver is equ ipped with a test signal generator for balancing the channel s. As the signal "trave ls" fro m cha nnel to cha nnel, adjust the leve l controls until ea ch channel plays at the same loudness level.
Level adju stment and sur round chan nel level expectation Even thou gh you ad just the surround channel to be as loud as the others on the test signal, on actual pro gram mater ial the surround channel is adjust the surrou nd level; progr producers use surround for subtle atmospherics and ambience, and only rarely for special
Opens and closes
the disc tray.
Starts/pause playing a disc.
Adjusts the
volume.
AUDIO IN
Selects the input sources. Press repeatedly to select:
DVD – to watch DVD videos
Stops disc
TUNER – to listen to the radio
playback.
AUX (rear) / AUDIO IN(front) – to listen to the audio input from
the connected TV, VCR or Set
Top Box.
Left and right
Surround Speakers
ratus.
Switches the
W here th e mai ns plug o r an a ppliance coupler is used as a disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
O ther important use and cleani ng information at the end of the book let.
Connecting the antennas
FM75
White
Antenna
GND
The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the system’s back panel. They must be hooked up in order to receive clear reception.
AM Loop Antenna
1. Uncoil the AM Antenna wire.
2. Press down on the Antennas tab to open the terminal.
3. Make sure the white wire on the AM loop antenna is inserted into the AM loop terminal and the other wire is inser ted into the ground loop terminal.
Connecting to your TV (VIDEO)
Method 2
Component video cable
Green
Blue
Red
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 IN jack on your T V s o th e v ideo content goes fro m t he re ceiver to the screen.
TV
Method 1
Video cable
AUX IN
Method 2 Component video jacks (Pr, Pb, Y)
The c omponent vid eo jacks are c olor-coded green, blue and red.
Addi tional comp onent video cables (n ot supplied) are require d to provide best picture qualit y. They a re usually co lor-coded green, blue and red.
Connect the component video OUT jacks on the receiver to the component video IN jacks on your T V so the vide o content goes from the receiver to the screen.
If your television is a high
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 inser ted properly into the jacks.
If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect the right audio par t of the cable.
Connecting to your TV (via HDMI input)
Interface. HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on a single cable. Press the HDMI button on the remote control to change output signals as follows: 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
TV
HDMI
To HDMI input
HDMI cable
To HDMI output
(not supplied)
AUX IN
HDMI
Overview of Controls
Remote functions in DVD/CD mode
ON•OFF – S
DVD – Selects the DVD mode
TUNER – Selects the TUNER and selects between FM/AM
AUDIO IN – Selects the FRONT AUDIO IN mode
– Selects the Auxiliary input (for listening to audio input from
AUX
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 Info menu
TITLE – Accesses the title menu of DVD discs
DISC MENU – Accesses the disc menu during playback.
OK –
– To navigate through the menus. The left and right arrows
also tune the radio frequency in the tuner mode.
MUTE – Mutes and restores the sound.
SETUP – Enters Setup menu
RETURN – In DVD mode, returns to the
previous menu.
VOL +/- – Adjusts the sound volume.
CH +/
, CH –/ – Directly accesses the next or previous chapter
(DVD) or track (CD). Selects programmed
stations in TUNER mode
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a
RCR 192 AA4
REV – Starts reverse accelerated play
PLAY – Starts playing a disc
FWD – Starts forward accelerated play
SLOW – Select SLOW motion function.
STOP – Stops playback.
PAUSE – Freezes frame, accesses frame advance
AUDIO – Accesses the audio function
ANGLE – Accesses the camera angle func tion for DVD disc
ZOOM – Accesses the Zoom function
SUBTITLE – Selects the subtitle languages or tunrs subtitle
HDMI – Changes video output signals (480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p)
SUBWOOFER – Selects among subwoofer output
levels (soft/balance/strong/powerful).
Notes:
Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected TV as well
When using HDMI cable, do not connect to other
analog video outputs.
Connecting AUDIO from external sources such as TV (Aux-In)
Using AUX jack Connect the AUX jacks from the unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on VCR, T V, Set Top Box or
other component.
TV
OR
VCR
OR
AUX IN
AUDIO OUT
Set Top Box
Red White
Audio cable
Using AUDIO IN jacks
Connect the panel of the u nit to the headphone output on mp3 players.
Notes:
To listen to the audio input from the connected
Ø3.5mm
AUDIO IN jacks on the front
Ø
3.5mm to Ø3.5mm audio cables (not included)
are required. Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUDIO AUDIO IN mode.
component, press SOU RCE on the main unit or AUDIO IN on t AUDIO IN mode.
t no NI
he remo te control to select
he remote control to select th e
Suggest using Ø3.5mm AUDIO IN jack for mp3
player and AUX IN jacks for auxillary equippment such as DVD, VCR or PC.
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/Grey
Purple/Grey or Black Striped
Subwoofer
Note: When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities (“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver. For example, red wire to red terminal on the receiver) of speaker wires and terminals match. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted. Do not let the speaker wires touch each other, it will damage the speaker.
or Black Striped
SR SL SUB CEN FR FL
4
Greyor Black Striped
Blue/Grey or Black Striped
Rear Speakers
(SurroundSound)
Overview of Controls
RANDOM – Turns on/off random playback on CDDA/
wma/jpeg discs.
REPEAT – Accesses the repeat function.
EQ . LEVEL – Toggles channels for different channel
level settings. Adjusts the value using VOL +/-
SURROUND – Changes the Surround sound setting.
In DVD mode, press the button to select between Dolby Digital and Stereo modes (Dolby ProLogic is available if the input is Dolby 2ch). In the AUX IN / AUDIO IN mode (analog input), press the button to
select between Dolby ProLogic and
STEREO modes. (Refer to details on Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic.)
Remote control functions in tuner mode
TUNER – Selects the TUNER and switch between FM/AM
VOL+/– – Adjusts the sound volume.
MUTE – Mutes and Restores the sound.
TUNER +/– – Tunes down and up the radio
frequencies
MEMORY – Stores a station
CH+/– – Selects programmed stations
AUDIO – Selects between Stereo and Mono mode
for Tuner (FM)
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).
on the remote to move through on-screen
Use menus in the direction of the arrow button (e.g., to move
>
). The arrow buttons are used to highlight an
right, press option. Once highlighted, press OK to select the option that is highlighted.
Note: Insert 2 "AAA"("UM-4"/"R03") batteries to the remote control prior to use.
FrontSpeakers
Right
SPEAKERS
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Red/Grey or Black Striped
Left
White/Grey or Black Striped
Insert
Playing Discs - Basic Functions
Compatible discs
DVD, DVD-R,DVD-R W, DVD+R, DVD+RW
CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Compatible formats
DVD, JPEG
CD, WMA
Regional coding
Your unit has been designed to process regional management information stored on DVD discs. The regional code for your unit
is 1
will not play.
Operating the DVD receiver
1. Turn on your television set.
2. Press ON•OFF on the remote or ON/ STANDBY located on the unit’s front panel. Press DVD on the remote control.
Loading disc
1. Press on the front panel to open the disc tray.
2. Place a disc onto the disc tray with the label side up.
3. Press
again 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 REVERSE or FORWARD 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.
Press
Release
Positioning speakers
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
1. Left, Right (Front Speakers) Front speakers carry primarily music and
2. Center In surround mode, the center speake r carr ies most o f the dialo g as well as m usic and
It sho uld be set bet ween the lef t and right speakers.
3. Surround (Rear Speakers) The surroun d spe akers’ overall sound balance should be as close as possib le to t he front speakers . Pro per pl acement is vit al t o establish
4. Subwoofer A s ubwoofer is design ed to repro duce powerf ul low b ass rumble of spaceships, etc.).
Note: Front, Center speakers provided with this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set. It is not recommended to place the surround speakers and subwoofer near the TV set.
Basic playback operations
Variable slow motion
1. Press SLOW button
2. Each time the SLOW button is pressed, the speed of slow-motion playback changes in the following sequence:
S F 1/2 S F 1/ 3 S F 1/4 S F 1/5
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Changing chapter/track While the disc is playing, press the CH+/­button to go immediately to the nex t or previous chapter, or to the next or previous track.
Zoom
1. While a disc is playing, press ZOOM until you reach the zoom size you want. The ZOOM button toggles through 2x, 3x, 4x and then zooms out to 1/2x, 1/3x and 1/4x, then returns to normal playback.
2. Move from one area to another (pan) using the arrow buttons.
get to the ZOOM OFF option.
on the remote in play mode.
P L A Y S F 1/7 S F 1/6
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.
Info menu — The unit’s Info menu appears at the top of the screen while the disc is playing. Press INFO on the remote to
Setup menu — Press SETUP to access
this menu.
echarge them.
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Portable Cart Warning
ects (exp losions, the
CAUTION
controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
open covers and do not repair yourself.
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme du NMB-003 du Canada
WARNING
placed on the apparatus.
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
outlet, consult an electrician for 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.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
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.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply 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
Front speaker placement
For best results, follow the speake r placement below.
Alignment Align the cent er speaker evenly w ith (A) o r slightly behind (B) (the left and right speakers), but not ahead of them.
B
A
Angle Place the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree angle wi th yo ur f avorite viewing position to duplicate the soundtrac k mixer ’s perspective.
Height The three front speakers should be as close as possib le to the sa me height . T his of ten requires pla cing t he ce nter speaker directl y on top (A) or beneath (B) the T V set.
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
automatically.
The Info Menu
1. Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing to
chapter, and time display information.
2. Press INFO again for audio language, subtitles, and camera angle.
3. Press INFO a third time for play mode, bookmark and sleep timer.
4. Use the right/left arrow buttons on the remote to select an icon.
5. Use the up/down buttons to scroll through the options
Note:
INVALID KEY will be displayed if the function you
select is not available.
DVD Info Display
Title
TT
Audio language
Play mode
PLA
CD Info Display
Track
TRK
Play mode
PLA
Chapter
H
C
5.1
C
H
Bookmark
Subtitles
Bookmark
Time display
Camera angle
Sleep timer
Time display
Sleep timer
FF
O
The Info Menu
Title/chapter (DVD)/track (audio CD )
To directly access a title, chapter (DVD) or a track (audio CD), press INFO, press OK. Select the Title(TT ), Track(TRK) or Chapter(CH) icon and enter a number directly with the numeric buttons. Press OK
Note: Many discs only have one title.
Time display
To access the Time Display, press INFO on the remote. Press the up/down buttons repeatedly to display: DVD: Chapter elapsed time, Chapter remaining time, Title elapsed time and Title remaining time.
Audio CD: Track elapsed time, track remaining time, disc elapsed time, disc remaining time.
To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the star t of a title or chapter, press INFO once and press OK, highlight the Time Display icon using the arrow buttons, then enter a time with the number buttons (hh:mm:ss) and press OK.
Note: Time display function may not be available on all discs.
WMA Files and jpeg Files
During the slide show you can use the left/right button to rotate the picture, the
up arrow button to rotate the image vertically, the down arrow button to rotate the image horizontally. Use the ZOOM button to magnify the picture. Use the CH- button to go back to the previous picture or the CH+ button to go to the next one, and the STOP button to interrupt the slide show and display the disc’s contents.
5. Press INFO to display the Info menu during
playing, press INFO two times the Play Mode icon using the left/right
row buttons. Press the up/down arrow
ar button to select a play mode (Standard, Random, Program, Repeat Folder, Repeat Disc and Repeat Track), and press OK.
6. music or slide show stops and the disc’s contents are displayed again.
7. Press STOP to end playback.
Notes:
playback simultaneously.
The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to
disc. If nothing is displayed after a few
another disc.
Before inserting a disc, make sure it is compatible with the unit.
and select
Audio (DVD)
Some discs have several audio tracks used for
audio formats.
To change the language or audio format during playback:
1. Press the INFO button twice.
2. Use the left/right arrow buttons to select the Audio icon, or press the AUDIO button on the remote control.
3. Choose a language or an audio format with the up/down arrow buttons.
dialog languages or audio formats. When you change the dialog language using the Info menu, it only changes the dialog language of the disc being played. When
language will revert to the one you selected in the Language Setup menu.
Subtitles (DVD)
Subtitles as follows:
1. While the disc is playing, press INFO t wice, then select the Subtitles icon using the left/right arrow buttons.
2. Select a language using the up/down arrow buttons.
or press SUBTITLE on the remote.
When you change the language of the subtitles using the Info menu, it only applies to the disc currently being played. When you
subtitles will default to the subtitle language you selected in the Languages menu.
This function may not be available on all discs.
The Setup Menu
There are four options in the main setup menu: General Setup, Language Setup, Setup and Vid eo Setup.
Press SETUP to bring up the main me nu. Select one of the menu icons across the top of the screen us ing th e lef t/right arrow buttons. The menu’s options are displayed on the left side of the screen. Press the right ar row button to move to the option’s choices on the right. Press SETUP if you want to exit setup.
General Setup
General Setup
Video HDMI Setup TV Type
Default
Video
Progressive Functio n provides high quality pict ures with les s Progressive Scan if you used the Comp onent Video ja cks of the unit to connec t a T V or monitor compatible with a progressive scan signal.
Select P-Scan YPbPr and press O K to activ ate Progressive Scan.
HDMI Setup
This lets you select the resolut ion of the player's output according to the co nnected
Suppor ted HD JPEG mo de: 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
TV Type
Depending on the format of the DVD di sc, you ca n choose the picture format (aspe ct
ratio) best suited to the format of your TV screen:
4:3 PS: reproduces a 4:3 picture without distortion
4:3 LB: gives bes t repro duction of pictures
recorded in t his for mat (i.e. with horizontal bands at the top and bottom of the screen) or in 16:9.
16:9 (wides creen): reprod uces 16:9 format
ckerin g. Turn on
Audio
Camera angle (DVD)
1. To change the camera angle, press the ANGLE button on the remote or press the INFO button twice and select the Camera angle icon with the left/right buttons.
2. Choose the angle with the up/down
arrow buttons.
If the disc was recorded using a single camera angle, this function is not available.
Play mode (all discs except WMA/jpeg)
1. While the disc is playing, press the INFO button twice for CD and three times for DVD.
2. Select the Play Mode icon using the left/ right arrow buttons.
3. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select an option.
DVD play modes: standard, program, A-B repeat, title repeat, chapter repeat. Program play mode is only available if a program list has been created (see below). Repeat mode is only available with discs tha
t display elapsed time and remaining time. To repeat a sequence between points A and B, choose the A-B repeat option, and then follow the instructions for entering the two points.
Audio CD play modes: standard, introscan, random, program, repeat A-B, repeat disc, repeat track.
4. To stop repeat playback, select the Play Mode icon and use the up/down arrow buttons to choose the Standard option.
The Setup Menu
Default
This option allows y ou to ret urn the unit ’s settings to the origina l factor y set tings. Any changes you have made to the unit ’s se ttings will be reve rted ba ck to the original settin gs
IMPORTANT!
Once Progressive Scan has been activated, an image will only be visible on a progressive scan TV or monitor. If you choose this option and you don’t have a progressive scan TV or monitor, you may get a picture with incorrect color or no color
Language Setup
With this menu, you can set the language for unit menu s, dia log, su btitles and t he dis c menus. If you chose “Engl ish” durin g initial set-up, any men us g enerat
English, and so is the language of the di alogs (if this language is available on
Player Menu Audio Subtitles Disc Menu
the Language Setup icon in the main
1. Select menu using the left/right
arrow buttons.
2. Select one of the options usi ng the up / down arrow buttons.
3. Press the right arrow button to move to the language choices.
4. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the language of your choice and press OK.
Player Menu
Select the language of player menus and press OK.
Audio
Select the di alog l anguage using up/d arrow buttons and press OK. To chan ge t he Audio l anguage during
play
back, press INFO twice for DVD and use
the left/rig ht arrow buttons to highlight the
icon.
Audio Press the up/d own arrow b uttons o r AUDIO
on the remote control to select audio language.
ed by the d isc are in
the disc).
Language Setup
own
Creating a Program List for Program Play Mode (Audio CDs and DVD discs)
create a program list.
1. To create a program list, press the INFO button twice for CD and three times for DVD. Highlight the Play Mode option and press the up arrow to select the Program option.
2. Press OK. The Program screen is displayed.
the number buttons on the remote to enter a track number. As for DVD discs: T stands for Title while C stands for Chapter. As for Audio CDs: T stands
4. Use the arrow buttons to move to the next spot in the list. Enter the next
track number.
5. Continue entering tracks until you have c
ompleted your list.
6. Highlight the Play option at the bottom of the screen and press OK or press PLAY to start playback. The program list will play in the order you programmed it.
for Track.
Creating a program List for program play mode (WMA CDs)
To use program play mode with a WMA disc,
program up to 16 songs.
1. To create a program list, press the INFO button twice. Highlight the Play Mode option and press the down arrow to select the Program option.
2. Press OK. The Program screen is displayed.
3. The F stands for Folder, and the T stands for Track. Highlight the space below the Folder indicator (F) and use the number buttons to enter the desired folder number.
4. Use the arrow buttons to move to the space beneath the Track indicator (T ). Use the number buttons to enter the track number
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 u completed your list.
6. Highlight the Play option at the bottom of the screen and press OK or press PLAY to
t playback. The program list will play
star in the order you programmed it.
Subtitles
Select the subt itle language using up /down arrow buttons and press OK.
To cha nge the language of t he subti tles during playback, p ress INFO t wice for D VD and use the lef t/right arrow but tons to highlight the Subtitle icon. arrow buttons or the SUBTITLE button on the remote to select a subtitle language.
Disc Menu
To change the langua ge of the disc menus, select the langua ge using the up/dow n arrow buttons and press OK. The language you selec t will only be displayed if the disc is programmed with that language.
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.
ntil you have
Press th e up/down
Audio Setup
You c an ada pt you r unit to other equipment and a ccess spe Setup menu.
1. Select the Audio Se tup ico n in the mai n menu using the left/right
arrow buttons.
2. Select an o ption us ing the up/d own arrow buttons. Press the r ight arrow to move to the option’s choices.
Audio Setup
Night Mode CT Distance SL/SR Distance TestTone
The Info MenuThe Info Menu
To stop program play, press STOP or select Standard from the Play Mode option in the INFO display.
If you want to cancel the list, repeat steps 1 and 2 to select CLEAR and press OK.
Sleep
1. Press INFO twice for CD and three times for DVD. Select Sleep icon with the left/right arrow buttons.
2. Select one of the available options using the OK
Note: This function is not available in AUX/AUDIO IN/TUNER mode.
Introscan (CD)
each track on a CD.
1. Press the INFO button twice, then select the Playmode icon with the left/right arrow buttons.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the INTRO option and press OK to start IntroScan.
3. Press STOP to stop Introscan, and press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Bookmark (DVD and audio CD)
1. Press INFO twice for CD and three times for DVD. Select the Bookmark icon with the left/right buttons, and press OK.
2. Press OK to set the bookmark. The book mark is saved and is indicated by the
bookmarks on a disc.
3. To start playback from a bookmark, press the PLAY button on the remote.
4. To delete a bookmark, highlight it and press CLEAR.
Note: This function is only available with discs whose elapsed time or remaining time appears in the Info menu.
The Setup Menu
Night Mode
You can use thi s fu nction to con trol the
It improves the quality of the sound track at a low volume, and quiets the loudest sounds. You can choos
Distance
Basic sett ings have been prese t f or the speakers include d with your unit. Howeve r, to suit the aco ustic conditions in your listening room and to make the sound m ore you may need to delay the signal coming from some of t he s peakers. Ch annel del ay compensates for center or surround speakers that are clo ser t o the l istening positio n tha n the front speakers.
1. H ighlight a distance opt ion using the up/ down arrow buttons.
Center (CT Distance)
Surround (SL/SR Distance)
2. Press the right arrow button to move to the default distance.
3. Press the up/down arrow butt ons to adjust the distan
ce.
ctive,
Test Tone
This function is used to test the speaker setting. A
short noise comes successively from each speaker.
Video Setup
1. Select the Vid eo icon in the m ain menu using the left/right arrow buttons.
2. Sele ct a menu optio n u sing the up/down arrow buttons and press OK.
Video Setup
Brightness Contrast Saturation Slide Time
Slide Time The Slide Time optio n lets you selec t the amount of time a pic ture is displayed in a slide show. The choices are 5 seconds, 10 seconds, or 15 seconds.
Radio
The unit has a built-in tuner that allows for FM radio function. The AM loop antenna allows for AM radio function.
Manual tuning
1. Connect the FM antenna and the AM loop antenna at the back of the unit. Rotate the AM loop for better reception.
2. Press TUNER.
3. Tune a station by pressing TUNER+/­repeatedly until the desired station is found. Alternatively, you can press and hold the same buttons down for about one second to activate the automatic search function. In this mode the unit will automatically tune frequencies until it
station.
4. Repeat step 3 to tune to another
radio station.
5. Press TUNER to toggle between FM
and AM.
Storing radio stations
The unit can store up to 30 radio stations in its memory. You can ent station yourself or the unit can store all available radio stations automatically in ascending order.
er every single radio
Automatic preset programming
1. Press TUNER to enter the Tuner mode.
2. Press and hold TUNER for two seconds to start automatic preset programming.
3. Radio frequencies will be browsed and radio stations stored automatically. When all the available radio stations are stored or all 30 memory locations are full, the auto preset programming function
will stop.
Manual preset
1. Tune to a radio station (see “Manual tuning” for details).
2. Press MEMORY. While the Program Preset
preset number using the numeric buttons, then press MEMORY to store it.
Retrieving preset stations
1. Press TUNER to enter the Tuner mode.
2. Press CH +/- to search up or down for the preset stations or directly press the numeric buttons.
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 front of the unit.
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 ac tually 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.
Replace the HDMI cable with a better one. Bad HDMI cable can cause data lost.
Press HDMI key on remote handset several
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.
Setup menu (See Positioning speaker or Audio Setup).
Radio
Tips:
When the FM station broadcasts Stereo sound is found, ST is displayed.
When you manually tune into a weak FM station, press AUDIO on remote control to switch from Stereo to Mono mode. This will reduce the
background noise.
If there is any interference, change the antenna’s position until ideal sound reception is obtained. TV and other electronic devices could be the cause of interference, so try to position the antenna away from them.
“Automatic preset programming”
antenna for better reception and a
WMA Files and jpeg Files
compresses recorded music. The main advantage of the mp3/WMA format is that CD-quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer in user friendly
they have a resolution of less than 2 megapixels.
1. Open the disc tray.
2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up and close the disc tray.
The folders on the disc will be listed in
numerical order on the left side of the screen. When you highlight a folder, then press OK button. The list of songs or pictures in the folder are listed in numerical order on the right side of the screen.
Additional Information
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
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
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.
does supply. To completely isolate the equipment, remove the plug from the mains jack as some components remain connected to the electrical supply.
If 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.
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not disconnect it from the mains
AUDIO IN/ AUX IN
TV, VCR or Set Top Box can be connected to AUX input 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 “Connecting to external audio sources ” for details on connecting the auxiliary components to the unit.
Selecting AUDIO IN/AUX IN mode
Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUX / AUDIO IN
ot lortnoc etomer eht no
Sound output in Aux-In mode
You may change the surround setting by pressing SURROUND to select between Dolby ProLogic and
Stereo modes.
If the auxiliary audio signal is mono, there is no output
from speakers in either Dolby ProLogic or Stereo mode.
3. Select a folder using the up/down arrow buttons on the remote, then press the left arrow button to move to the music/picture icons at the bottom of the screen. Use the left/right arrow buttons music
4. Press the up arrow button to move to the
the up/down arrow buttons to select a
subfolders contained in the same folder. The unit then plays the contents of the folders at the same level as the folder
subfolders located in the same folder. You can set the amount of time a picture remains on the screen in the General Setup menu.
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.
sale or any other business purpose constitutes or could constitute a violation of copyright law.
Cleaning
Use a soft, dry, 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
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 ve
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.
select AUX IN or AUDIO IN mode
or picture mode.
to select either
rtical position.
Additional Information
Compatible Formats
In order to ensure playback, discs must conform with DVD or CD standards. This unit may not play some
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 reco rding o nly), DVD -RW and DVD+RW discs (rewr itable), dep ending on the DVD wri ter and discs u sed. 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 s 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).
DV D+Re writable
ations
However, depending on the condition of the CD-writer, computer and the disc used, you
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 inser t 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.
CD-R and CD-RW discs containing
R WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R, along with the comments below:
format. ISO 9660 for mat and Joliet WMA
and Windows, as well as with Apple Mac.
and sho uld end with th e “.wma” extension. General name format: Title.wma When composing your title, use 10 characters or or less, no spaces, and avoid the use of special characters including (. , / , \, =, +).
The total number of be less than 400.
Use a de compression tr ansfer rate of at least 12 ik( ces/Bk 8 lobytes/ second) when recording WMA WMA compres sion/ decompre ssion you choose. Obtaining audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digi tal samp ling rate, that is conversion to WMA format, of at least 128 kB/sec. Choosing
higher rates, such as 19 k 2 B/sec or more,
only r arely produce s eve n be tter sound quality. Conver rates below 12 ces/Bk 8 will not play properly.
ompatible with Microso ft’s DO S
o n a disc should
les. So und q uality with
basically depends on the rate of
th sam pling
Additional Information
Do not record copyright-protected mp3
code protected to prevent illegal copying.
cannot be read by this unit.
IMPORTANT!
The above recommendations do not guarantee that the unit will play mp3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. Certain technologies and
on your unit (i.e. degraded sound qualit y and in some cases, inability of the unit to
the “.jpg” extension. Files without the “.jpg” extension will not be able to be read by the unit
on your computer.
CD-R and CD-RW discs
(Windows Media Audio) format. Please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above.
Sound Enhancement Systems
This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Prologic The Pro Logic mode uses the built-in circuit to steer the Left, Center, Right and Mono Surround
play both stereo and Dolby Pro Logic program source, such as TV and VCR.
You can use this mode with any stereo program
ce (such as VCR/TV ) to enjoy multi-channel
sour sound experience.
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.
four channels (Front Left, Front Right, Centre and Rear ) are used, the new system provides stereo separation of the rear speakers (Rear­Right, Rear-Left ). Adding the to the 5 channels the subwoofer channel for bass sounds (counted as 0.1 channel) results in 5.1 channels (or 6 Channels) that br ing you the most
sophisticated Dolby Digital sound
enjoyment.
Additional Information
AM Tuner Section:
Frequency Response: 2kHz +/-3dB, 400Hz ref. Usable Sensitivity: 3000uV/m @ S/N 20dB
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total Harmonic Distortion
Rear Channels: 32 Watts/channel (1kH, 4Ω)
Front and Center Channel: 32 Watts
per channel (1kHz, 4)
Subwoofer Channel: 40 Watts (100Hz, 3Ω)
Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode: 200 Watts
Muting Attenuation: 70 dB Frequency Response: 200Hz – 20KHz/3dB, 1KHz ref. Subwoofer Frequency Response: 20Hz – 200Hz/-3dB, 100Hz ref. Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB (Dolby Digital)
Signal to Noise: 38dB IF Rejection: 35dB
FM Tuner Section: Frequency Response: 15kHz +/-3dB, 1kHz ref. Quieting: 24dB Signal to Noise: 62dB(stereo) / 65dB(mono) IF Rejection: 70dB
Dimensions (H x W x D mm) : Unit: 66 x 430 x 240 Front Speakers: 110 x 81 x 90 Center Speaker: 82 x 185 x 92 Rear Speakers: 110 Subwoofer: 310 x 155 x 291
x 81 x 90
Limited Warranty (U.S.)
the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product.
One Year Parts & Labor Warranty
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During a period of one year from the ctive warranty date, service labor to re pair a manufacturin g defect at its designated Service Ce nter. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States, you mu
1-877-252 -6873, during t he hou rs li sted in the box on the right .
service will be made by
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produ cts will be used for r epairs by
year from the date of repair or repl acement. The Customer wi ll be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to m ake th e nece ssary re pairs. The custome r is responsible for all transpo rtation charges to the service f acility.
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3) Warrant ies extend only to defects in material or workma nship, and do not extend to any product or parts whi ch have been lost or discard ed, or damage to produc t or parts ca used by misuse , accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided with the produ ct, or to product which has been alte red or product s or parts thereof whi ch have had the serial number r emoved or changed.
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In the even t your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expir ed, pleas e contact our C ustomer Suppo rt Center a t
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