RCA RTD315WR User Manual

user manual

General Setup

Video HDMI Setup TV Type

Default

RTD315W

DVD Home Theater 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causehar

mful 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 party 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

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 complet ely, turn the plug over an d try to insert it the other way.

ts int o 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 M anagemen t Information. If the Re gion nu mber of a DVD disc does n ot corresp ond to the Region number of this DVD player, this player cannot play the disc. The Region num ber for this DVD player is Region 1.

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FCC Information Important Information

Important battery information

new and old batteries. Do not use

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 IMP ORTANT IN STRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION

: TO RED UCE TH E RI SK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

Service information

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

Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it shall re main operable and sho uld not be obstru cted during in tended use. To be completely discon nected the apparatus f rom supply shall be disconnected from the ma ins socket outlet completely.

Caution

Invisible las er radiation when op en. Avoid

exposure to be am. Class 1 la ser product.

technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam.

: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF

: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.

DVD copy protection

In acco rdance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equi pped with a Copy Protection system, which can be switched on

mains, the main plug of the apparatus

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 technolog y that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intell ectual prope rty rights owned by Macrovis ion Corporat ion and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protecti on techn ology mu st be au thorized by Macrovisi on Corpo ration, and is inte nded for home use only unl ess ot herwise autho rized by Mac rovision Co rporatio n. Rev is prohibited.

he DVD disc i tself, in order to

erse engineering or disassembly

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rechargeable batteries.

observe the polarities indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace only with

a long period of time, remove

the batteries. Please respect t he environment and prevai ling regu lation s. Before you dispose of batteries or accumul ators, ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recyclin g and if they will accept them for disposal.

Illustration s contai ned in this document are for representation only.

Important Safety Instructions

Please read and save for future reference

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

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with 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

•

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

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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.

• Install your unit horizontally, away from any

stron The components of this unit are sensitive to heat. The maximum ambien t 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.

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 rear speakers 2-3 ft. above

Aiming Aim surround speakers straight across the room, not

down at view ers, to help cre ate a more open ,

Alternative Surround Placement

Rear wall If rear wall mounting is the only choi ce, aim the speakers at each o ther (A), towards, the front (B) or towards the sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement until sou nds seem to surround you,

rather tha n come from behind you.

No adjacent walls Surround speakers can go on stand s facing each other to approximate sidew all moun ting (A), or to the sides or rear of the viewing area, aimed u pwards; they can go ri ght on the

such as on end tables (B).

bly, a few

Overview of Controls

output levels (among soft/balanced/ strong/powerful).

AUDIO IN jacks connects audio devices.

DVD Home Thea ter 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

• The humi dity of t he room sh ould not exceed 75%. If you have to us e the unit outdoors, do not expose it to ra in or splashing water. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no

led wi th liq uids, s uch a s vase s,

objects should be placed on

• Moving the unit from a cold place to a

warm one can cause condensati on on some

compo nents ins ide the uni t. Let the condensation disappear on its own before turning the unit on again.

• Before moving the unit, make sure the disc tray is empty.

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To adjust each speaker volume level for optimum listening experience

(1) Press the LEVEL button on the remote control to select FL (front Left speaker). (2) Press the VOL+/VOL- buttons to adjust the value up or down (between -10 and +10). (3) Repeat step (1) and (2) for the other speakers FR, SL, SR, CT, SW.

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

Test tone/Channel balance

Channel balance

Your receiver is equippe d with a test signal generator to hel p you balance the audio level for each chann el. See Audio Se tup under The Setup Menu section for more detai ls on how to access this fe ature.

Level adjustment and surround channel level expectation

Even though you may adjust the surround channels to be

surround channels seems quieter for actual TV and Movie content. This is because producers use surround for subtle

Starts/pause playing a disc.

Opens and closes

the disc tray.

Stops disc playback.

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the appa

Adjusts the

volume.

AUDIO IN

Selects the input sources. Press repeatedly to select:

•

DVD – to watch DVD videos

•

TUNER – to listen to the radio

•

AUX (rear) / AUDIO IN(front)

– to listen to the audio input from

the connected TV, VCR or Set Top Box

•

OPTICAL (rear) - to connect digital audio

Left and right

Surround Speakers

ratus.

Switches the

components

• Where the main s 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 manual.

Connecting the antennas

Ω

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

oil the AM Antenna wire.

1. Unc

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

(not supplied)

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 TV so the video content goes from t he receiver to the screen.

Method 1

Video cable

AUX IN

Overview of Controls

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

• The co mponent vid eo jacks are color-coded green, blue and red.

• Addi tional com ponent vi deo cable s (n ot supplied) are required to provide best pic ture quality. They are usually co lor-coded green, blue and red.

• Connect the component video OUT jacks on the receiver to the c omponent video IN jacks on your T V so the video conte nt goes from the receiver to the screen.

•

television, use the unit’s HDMI output to get the highest possible video resolution. If unable to use a HDMI connection, use the unit’s component video output and set the Progressive Scan option in the Video menu to ON, to get the next highest possible video resolution.

• If one of the devices is not working, check that all the cables have been inserted 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 part 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.

HDMI

To HDMI input

HDMI c able

To HDMI output

(not supplied)

AUX IN

HDMI

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Remote functions in DVD/CD mode

ON•OFF – S

DVD – Selects the DVD mode

TUNER – Selects the TUNER and selec ts between FM/AM

AUDIO/AUX – Selects and toggles between the FRONT AUDIO IN mode

OPTICAL Selects OPTICAL IN at rear for digital audio connection.

0-9 – Number entry.

CLEAR – Quits the current setting manually from the TV screen

INFO – Accesses the Info menu

TITLE – Accesses the title menu of DVD discs

DISC MENU – Accesses the disc menu during playback.

OK –

MUTE – Mutes and restores the sound.

SETUP – Enters Setup menu

RETURN – In DVD mode, returns to the

VOL +/- – Adjusts the sound volume.

CH +/

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

and REAR AUX IN mode (for listening to audio input from connected TV, VCR or Set Top Box)

–

without saving change.

– To navigate through the menus. The left and right arrows

also tune the radio frequency in the tuner mode.

previous menu.

, CH –/ – Directly accesses the next or previous chapter

(DVD) or track (CD). Selects programmed

stations in TUNER mode

levels (soft/balance/strong/powerful).

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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 IN Connect the AUX IN jacks on rear of the unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on VCR, TV, Set Top Box or other component. Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUDIO/AUX on the remote control to toggle select AUX IN mode.

Using AUDIO IN jacks

Connect the panel o f the unit to the headphone output on portable players.

VCR

Ø3.5mm

AUDIO IN jacks on the front

AUX IN

AUDIO OUT

Set Top Box

Red White

Audio cable

Connecting the speakers

Center Speaker

Green and Black

Purple and Black

Subwoofer

Rear Speakers

(SurroundSound)

SR SL SUB CEN FR FL

Greyand Black

Blue and Black

SPEAKERS

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Overview of Controls

RANDOM – Turns on/oﬀ random playback on CD disc.

REPEAT – Accesses the repeat function.

LEVEL – Toggles channels for diﬀerent channel

level settings. Adjusts the value using VOL +/-

SURROUND – Changes the Surround sound setting.

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 +/–

MEMORY – Stores a station

CH+/– – Selects programmed stations

AUDIO – Selects between Stereo and Mono mode

In DVD mode, press the button to select between Dolby Digital 5.1CHANNEL and STEREO modes (Dolby Pro Logic is available if the input is Dolby 2ch). In the AUX IN/ AUDIO IN mode (analog input), press

the button to select between 5.1CHANNEL and STEREO modes. (Refer to details on “Sound Enhancement Systems”)

– Tunes down and up the radio

frequencies

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.

Notes:

•

3.5mm to Ø3.5mm audio cable s (not included)

are required.

• To listen to the audio input from the connected component, press SOUR CE on t he main unit or AUDIO / AUX on the remote control to toggle to AUDIO IN mode.

Suggest using Ø3.5mm AUDIO IN jack for mp3

player and rear AUX IN jacks for equipment such as a TV, VCR, Satellite or Cable Box.

Digital Optical Input

Connect components capable of outputting Dolby Digital (e.g. TV or Set Top Box) or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals.

connection (cable not included). Press OPTICAL key on remote control or SOURCE key on main unit to select OPTICAL IN for digital audio output components.

FrontSpeakers

Right

Red and Black

Left

White and Black

Set Top Box

OPTICA L IN

Insert

Press

Release

OPTICA L OUT

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

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 RE V. 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.

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.

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. D o not let the speaker wires touch each other, it will damage the Home Theater’s amplifer.

Positioning speakers

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

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

2. Center In surround mode, the center speaker carries most o f the dial og as well as musi c and

It shou ld be set between t he l eft and right speakers.

3. Surround (Rear Speakers) The surround speakers’ overall sou nd b alance should be as close as possible to the front speakers. Pro per pl acement is vit al t o

4. Subwoofer A s ubwoofer is design ed to repro duce powerf ul low bass rumble of spaceships, etc.).

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

Basic playback operations

Variable slow motion

1. Press SLOW button on the remote in

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

SF X1/2 SF X1/ 3 SF X1/4 SF X1/ 5

PL AY SF X1/ 7 SF X1/6

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

1. While a disc is playing, press ZOOM until you reach the zoom size you want. The ZOOM button toggles through x2, x3, x4 and then zooms out to x1/2, x1/3 and x1/4, then returns to normal playback.

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

get to the ZOOM OFF option.

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 (e xplosions, the

play mode.

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 classe B est conforme à la norme 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

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Front speaker placement

For best results, follow the speaker placement below.

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

Angle Place the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree angle with your favorite vie wing position to duplicate the soundtr ack mixer ’s perspective.

Height The three front speakers should be as close as possib le to the sam e heig ht. This often requires placing the center speaker direc tly on top (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.

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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

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Title

Audio language

Play mode

PLA

CD Info Display

Track

TRK

Play mode

PLA

Chapter

5.1

Bookmark

Subtitles

Bookmark

Time display

Camera angle

Sleep timer

Time display

Sleep timer

The Info Menu

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 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 that 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

JPEG Files

Radio

station.

Radio

The Info MenuThe Info Menu

811-315W91W051

printed in China

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 Time Elapsed, Chapter Time Remain, Title Time Elapsed and Title Time Remain.

Audio CD: Track Time Elapsed, Track Time Remain, Disc Time Elapsed, Disc Time Remain.

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.

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 twice, 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.

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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 completed

6. Highlight the Play option at the bottom of

your list.

the screen and press OK or press PLAY to start playback. The program list will play in the order you programmed it.

for Track.

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 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

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 enter every single radio station yourself or the unit can store all available radio ascending order.

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

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stations automatically in

preset stations or directly press the numeric buttons.

Tips:

• When a strong FM stereo broadcast is tuned, 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

JPEG Files

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.

3. Select a folder using the up/down arrow buttons on the remote, then press the left arrow button to move to the pic ture icons at the bottom of the screen. Use the left/right arrow buttons to select picture mode.

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 AUDIO/AUX on the remote control to

Sound output in AUX-IN mode (or AUDIO IN mode)

• You may change the surround setting by pressing SURROUND to select between 5.1CHANNEL and

Stereo modes.

• If the AUX IN (or AUDIO IN) audio signal is mono, you may

not re ceive audio on al l speakers.

4. Press the up arrow button to move to the

the up/down arrow buttons to select a

The unit starts the slide show with the

in the same folder. You can set the amount of time a picture remains on the screen in the General Setup Menu.

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select AUX IN or AUDIO IN mode

6. During the slide show you can use the left/right button to rotate the picture, the

up arrow button to rotate the image

, the down arrow button to

vertically 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.

slide show stops and the disc ’s contents

are displayed again.

8. Press STOP to end playback.

Notes:

• 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.

The Setup Menu

There are four options in the main setup menu: General Setu p, Language Setup, Audio Setup and Vide o Setup.

s SETUP to bring up th e main men u.

Pres Select one of the menu icons across the top of the screen using the left /right ar row but tons. The menu’s options are displayed on the left side of the screen. Pres s the right arrow button to move to the option’s choices on the right. Press SETUP if you want to exit setup.

General Setup

Video HDMI Setup TV Type

Default

Video

Progressiv e Functio n provides high quality pict ures with less Progressive Scan if you used the Component Video jacks of the unit to con nect a T V or monitor compatible with a progressive scan signal.

Select P-Scan YPbPr and press O K to activate Progressive Scan.

HDMI Setup

This lets you sel ect the reso lution of th e player's output according to the connected

• Supported HD JPE G mode: 480p, 72 0p, 1080i and 1080p.

TV Type

Depending on the format of the DV D disc, you can c hoose the picture format (aspect

ratio) best suited to the format of your TV screen:

• 4:3 PS: reproduces a 4:3 picture without distortion

• 4:3 LB : g ives best reproduc tion of pic tures

recorded in th is format (i.e. with h orizontal bands at the top and bottom of the screen) or in 16:9.

• 16:9 (widescreen) : reproduces 16:9 format

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ckering . Turn on

The Setup Menu

Default

This opt ion allows you to return the unit ’s settings to the original factor y settin gs. Any changes you have made to the unit ’s settings will be rever ted back to t he or iginal sett ings

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 men us, di alog, s ubtitles and the d isc menus. If you chose “En glish” during initial set- up, any men us gene rated by th e di sc are in

English, and s o is the lang uage of the di alogs (if this language

1. Select menu using the left/right

arrow buttons.

2. Select one of th e options using 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 d ialog l anguage using up/ d arrow buttons and press OK. To change the Au dio langu age duri ng

playback, press INFO t wice for DVD and use the left/rig ht arrow b

Audio Press the up/down a rrow butto ns or AUD IO

on the remote control to select audio language.

is available on

Language Setup

PlayerMenu Audio Subtitles Disc Menu

the Language Setup icon in the main

icon.

the disc).

own

uttons to highlight the

Subtitles

Select the subtitle language us ing up/down arrow buttons and press OK.

To chan ge the language of t he subtitl es during p layback, pres s I NFO twice for DVD an

d use the left /right arrow buttons to highlight the Subtitle icon. Press the up/down arrow buttons or the SUBTITLE button on the remote to select a subtitle language.

Disc Menu

To change the languag e of the d isc menus, select the languag e using the up/down 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.

Audio Setup

You can adapt yo ur uni t to other equi pment and a ccess spe Setup menu.

1. Select the Audio Se tup icon in the main menu using the left/right

arrow buttons.

2. Select an opt ion using t he up/dow n arrow buttons. Press the right arrow to m ove to the option’s choices.

Audio Setup

Night Mode Center Delay Rear Delay TestTone

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Night Mode

You can use this function to c ontrol the

It improves the quality of the sound track at a low volume, and quiets the loudest sounds. You can choos

Channel Delay

Basic setti ngs have been prese t fo r t he speakers includ ed with your u nit. However, to suit the ac oustic conditions in your listenin g room and to mak e the sound you may need to delay the signal coming from some of th e s peakers. Cha nnel delay compensates for center or surround speakers that are closer to the l istening position than the front speakers.

1. Highlight a distance option using the up/ down arrow buttons.

• Center Delay

• Rear Delay

2. Press the right arrow button to move to the default distance.

3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to adjust the distan

Test Tone

This function is used to test and adjust the volume level (gain) for ea ch individual speaker channe l. Use / to select the speaker channel you wish to test and adjust. You’ll hear a test tone come from the spea ker you select. Use the VOL button to adjus t the level to your desired sett ing. Press OK button to e xit this function.

ce.

Video Setup

1. Se lect the Video icon in the main menu using the left/right arrow buttons.

2. Sele ct a menu option us ing t he up/down arrow buttons and press OK.

Video Setup

Brightness Contrast Saturation Slide Time

Slide Time The Slide Time option lets you sele ct the amount of time a picture is displayed in a slide show. The choices are 5 seconds, 10 seconds, or 15 seconds.

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

There is no picture.

• Check you have switched on the T V set.

• Check the connections

• Select the AV input assigned to the unit

• 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.

•

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disc.

on the TV.

Setup menu (See Positioning speaker or Audio Setup).

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 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.

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

• If you notice any burning or smoke,

• Do not attempt to look inside the unit

to the electrical supply.

disconnect the unit immediately to avoid any risk of electrocution.

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.

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 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

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.

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authorized servicer or

rtical position.

not use aerosol cleaners, benzene,

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 only ), DVD -RW and DVD+RW discs (rewrita ble), dep ending on the DVD writ er and discs use d. Recordings usi ng DVD -R an d DVD-R W discs m ust be made in Video DVD mode. R ecordings 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.

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Additional Information

cannot be read by this unit.

When composing your title, use 10 characters or or less, no spaces, and avoid the use of special

characters including (. , / , \, =, +).

The tot

less than 400.

should be less than 650.

Files without the “.jpg” extension will not be able

shown as JPEG images on your computer.

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 source (such as VCR/TV) to enjoy multi-channel 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

are used, the new system provides

and Rear ) 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 bring you the most sophisticated Dolby Digital sound enjoyment.

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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: 40 Watts/channel (1kH, 4Ω)

Front and Center Channel: 40 Watts

per channel (1kHz, 4Ω)

Subwoofer Channel: 50 Watts (100Hz, 3Ω)

Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode: 250 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 x 81 x 90 Subwoofer: 310 x 155 x 291

Limited Warranty (U.S.)

AVC M ULTIMEDI )”CVA“( A makes the follo wing limited warranty. This limite d warrant y exten d to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product.

One Year Parts & Labor Warranty

products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or

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workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warra nty, we will service the produ at AVC ’s sole discretio n.

Durin g a perio d of one year f rom the ctive w arranty date, service labor to repair a manufactu ring defect at its de signated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States, you mu

1-877 -252-6873, durin g the hours liste d in the b ox on the right.

service will be made by

WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.

products w ill be used fo r repairs by

arrant y date . Such replacement pa rts or product s are warranted for an additio nal one year fro m the date of repair or repla cement. The Cu stomer will be required to shi p the un it to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer is respons ible for all trans portation charges to the servi ce facility.

Customer Support.

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New or remanuf actured replacements for defective parts or

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Packaging and Shipping Instruction

When yo u send the product to the packing material or an equivalent as designated by

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ct using new or refurbis hed parts and product s,

will provide , when needed,

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call our

Customer Support Cente r at 1-800-506-5746 or

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YO RU UNIT TO AVC

at its desi gnated Se rvice Center f or one year from the

service fa cility you mu st use the ori ginal cart on box and

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Limited Warranty

Your Responsibility

1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proo f of purchase .

2) Th ese warrant ie Canada.

3) Warrant ies extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product or parts whic h have been los t or dis carded, or dam age to product or part s caused by misuse, accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instruction s provided with the produ ct, or to prod uct which has been alter ed or product s or parts ther eof which have had the serial number remov ed or changed .

Out of Warranty

In the event your produc t requires repair after the limited warranty per iod ha s ex pired, pleas e contact o ur Customer Support Cen ter at

www.RCAav.com

Hours : Monda y–Thursday: 9am–7pm, Friday: 9 am–5pm,

Saturday: 9am–NOON Eastern time.

Importan t: return of product to our Product Returns Cente r.

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and

a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warrantie s set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited , the foregoing warranty is exclus ive and in lieu of all other warran ties, guarante es, agreements and similar obligatio ns of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall be liable for consequ ential or inciden

No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of th ese warr anties in any manner w hatsoever. The time wit hin acti on must be commenc ed to enforce any obligat ion of States or any state thereof , is hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase. This limitat ion does not apply to

This warra nty gives you spe 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 consequen tial damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you.

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Impor tant :

Mo Type of set

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

Date purchased FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR, PLEASE VISIT Speci cat ions and external appearance are subject to change with out notice.

Also kee p your “Bill of Sale” as proof of pur chase.

del no.

..............................................................

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ctive onl y if the produc t is purchase d and operated in the U.S.A. or

without a uthorizati on of AVC, or to

1-800-50 6-5746, 1-877- 252-6873 or

rtatio n, shippi ng or insu rance relative to the

tal damages.

arising under the warranty or under any statute, or law of the United

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