RCA Home Theater System RTD215 User Guide

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User manual  
Guide de l’utilisateur  
Manual de usuario  
RTD215  
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.  
Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.  
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.  
 
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For Your Safety  
Service Information  
The AC power plug is  
This product should be serviced only by those  
specially trained in appropriate servicing  
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain  
service, refer to the warranty included in this  
Guide. RFC: CTM-9800723-KS5  
polarized (one blade is  
wider than the other) and  
only fits into AC power  
outlets one way. If the plug  
EN  
won’t go into the outlet  
completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it  
the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a  
qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use  
a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this  
safety feature.  
Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it  
shall remain operable and should not be  
obstructed during intended use. To be completely  
disconnected the apparatus from supply mains,  
the main plug of the apparatus shall be  
disconnected from the mains socket outlet  
completely.  
CAUTION:  
• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of  
plug to wide slot, fully insert.  
Caution!  
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid  
exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product. This  
system must be opened only by qualified  
technicians to prevent accidents caused by the  
laser beam.  
Note:  
This DVD player is designed and manufactured to  
respond to the Region Management Information.  
If the Region number of a DVD disc does not  
correspond to the Region number of this DVD  
player, this player cannot play the disc. The  
Region number for this DVD player is  
Region 1.  
DVD copy protection  
In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD  
player is equipped with a Copy Protection system,  
which can be switched on and off by the DVD  
disc itself, in order to make any recording of the  
relevant DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor  
picture quality, or even impossible. This product  
incorporates copyright protection technology  
that is protected by method claims of certain  
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights  
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other  
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection  
technology must be authorized by Macrovision  
Corporation, and is intended for home use only  
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision  
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly  
is prohibited.  
 
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FCC Information  
Important Battery Information  
• Do not mix different types of batteries or new  
CAUTION  
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF  
CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN  
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN  
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT  
OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable  
batteries.  
EN  
• In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe  
the polarities indicated inside the battery  
compartment. Replace only with the type of  
batteries specified. Do not dispose of them in a  
fire or recharge them.  
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  
• If you are not using the remote control for a  
long period of time, remove the batteries.  
Please respect the environment and  
prevailing regulations. Before you  
dispose of batteries or accumulators,  
ask your dealer whether they are  
subject to special recycling and if they  
will accept them for disposal.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do  
not expose this product to rain or moisture. No  
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should  
be placed on the apparatus.  
Illustrations contained in this document are for  
representation only.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
THE LIGHTNING  
FLASH AND ARROW-  
HEAD WITHIN THE  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER TRIANGLE IS  
A
TRIANGLE IS  
A
WARNING  
SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
M P O R TA N T  
(OR BACK). NO USER-  
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-  
SIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
" D A N G E R O U S  
VOLTAGE" INSIDE  
THE PRODUCT.  
I
I NSTRUCTI ONS  
ACCOMPANYING  
THE PRODUCT.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL  
DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT  
SHOCK HAZARD,  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
 
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Important Safety Instructions  
PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE  
REFERENCE  
Some of the following information may not apply  
to your particular product; however, as with any  
electronic product, precautions should be  
observed during handling and use.  
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms  
or when unused for long periods of time.  
• Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. 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.  
EN  
• 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  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION  
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing and no objects filled with liquids,  
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.  
• Always leave sufficient space around the  
product for ventilation. Do not place product in  
or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that  
may prevent air flow through vent openings.  
• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars,  
etc. on the product.  
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized  
plug has two blades with one wider than the  
other. A grounding type plug has two blades  
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade  
or the third prong is provided for your safety. If  
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,  
consult an electrician for replacement of the  
obsolete outlet.  
• Protect the power cord from being walked on  
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
• 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.  
IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON BATTERIES,  
adhere to the following precautions:  
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with  
a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly,  
or if all batteries are not replaced at the same  
time.  
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if  
disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to  
charge a battery not intended to be recharged.  
C. Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking  
batteries can cause skin burns or other  
personal injury. When discarding batteries, be  
sure to dispose of them in the proper manner,  
according to your state/provincial and local  
regulations.  
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold  
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use  
caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
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Portable Cart Warning  
 
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Table of Contents  
Connections and Setup . . . . . . . . . . .1  
USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Connecting/Disconnecting USB devices  
to the Main Unit  
Connecting to audiovisual equipments . . . . . .2  
Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
EN  
Positioning speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
USB Device Playback Features  
Front speaker placement.  
Better surround placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Test tone/Channel balance  
CD Ripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
An overview  
Ripping CD to USB device  
Start Ripping CD  
File Names of Ripped Files  
Deleting Files  
Overview of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Front panel controls  
Remote control  
Remote control functions in TUNER mode . . .7  
Using the remote to Navigate through  
On Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
The Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
General Setup  
Password  
Playing Discs – Basic Functions . . .8  
Compatible discs/formats  
Regional coding  
Operating the DVD receiver  
Basic Playback Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Types of Menus  
Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Slide Time  
Default  
Display Setup  
Display Type  
Dark Level  
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Speaker Setup  
Night Mode  
Distance  
The Info Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Using the Info menu  
Title/chapter (DVD)/track  
(audio CD and VCD)  
Test Tone  
Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Audio (DVD,VCD)/Subtitles (DVD)/  
Camera Angle (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Play mode  
Creating a Program list for Play Mode  
Bookmark/Sleep/PBC/Introscan(CD) . . . . . . . .13  
Lanugage Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Player Menu  
Audio  
Subtitles  
Disc Menu  
Additional Information . . . . . . . . .22  
Troubleshooting  
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Compatible Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Sound Enhancement Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Mp3/WMA Files and jpeg Files . .14  
Playing mp3/WMA Files or displaying  
jpeg files  
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Manual Tuning  
Storing radio stations  
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
 
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Connections and Setup  
Accessories provided  
EN  
+
-
+
-
RCR 192 AD1  
Remote control and  
2 AAA batteries  
Left and right  
Surround  
Speakers  
Subwoofer  
Center speaker  
Left and right  
front speakers  
Composite  
Video Cable  
One external AM loop  
antenna  
One Pig-Tail  
antenna wire  
Things to consider before you connect  
• The humidity of the room should not exceed  
75%. If you have to use the unit outdoors, do  
not expose it to rain or splashing water. The  
apparatus should not be exposed to dripping  
or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,  
such as vases, should be placed on  
• Ensure that the mains supply in your house  
complies with that indicated on the  
identification sticker located on the back of  
your unit.  
• Install your unit horizontally, away from any  
source of heat (fireplace) or appliances  
creating strong magnetic or electric fields. The  
components of this unit are sensitive to heat.  
The maximum ambient temperature should  
not exceed 35°C/95°F.  
• Leave enough space around the unit to allow  
adequate ventilation: 10 cm/4 inches on either  
side and above the top, and 5 cm/2 inches at  
the rear.  
the apparatus.  
• Moving the unit from a cold place to a warm  
one can cause condensation on some  
components inside the unit. Let the  
condensation disappear on its own before  
turning the unit on again.  
• Before moving the unit, make sure the disc  
tray is empty.  
• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler  
is used as a disconnect device, the disconnect  
device shall remain readily operable.  
• Other important use and cleaning information  
at the end of the booklet.  
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Connections and Setup  
from the receiver to the screen). The audio jacks  
are IN jacks, which need to be connected to OUT  
jacks on the component you are connecting to, so  
the sound from the component comes into the  
receiver (and out through the speakers).  
Connecting the antennas  
EN  
FM 75  
White  
Antenna  
Video cables  
Composite video cable  
(included)  
GND  
The basic Video jack (color-  
coded yellow) is also referred  
to as composite video.  
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.  
Component video cables (Pr,  
Pb, Y) (not included)  
The Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide  
optimum picture quality by  
separating the video signal into  
three parts. To ensure  
maximum picture quality, use three video-grade  
cables for the connection. You can also buy  
bundled component video cables that are color-  
coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr inputs (green, blue  
and red).  
AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor  
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 inserted into the ground  
loop terminal.  
Audio cables (not included)  
AUDIO IN L (left) and AUDIO  
IN R (right)  
Connecting to audiovisual equipment  
These jacks and cables are  
often color-coded (red=right  
audio, white=left audio).  
VIDEO OUT  
Pr  
AUDIO IN  
Pb  
L
Notes:  
If your television is a high definition  
television, use the unit's progressive scan  
output to get the highest possible video  
resolution. Set the Progressive Scan option  
in the Video menu to On. See page 20.  
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.  
VIDEO  
Y
R
COMPONENT VIDEO  
AUX  
(REGULAR AND PROG SCAN)  
The jacks on the back of your receiver (shown  
above) and the cables shown below are used to  
connect to other components.  
The video jacks are OUT jacks, which need to be  
connected to IN jacks on the TV or monitor  
you’re connecting to (so the video content goes  
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Connecting the speakers  
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.  
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.  
EN  
Front Speakers  
Center Speaker  
Right  
Left  
Green/Grey  
or Black Striped  
Purple/Grey or  
Black Striped  
Subwoofer  
SPEAKERS  
SR  
SL  
SUB  
3
CEN  
FR  
FL  
4
4
Right  
Left  
Rear Speakers  
(Surround Sound)  
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Connections and Setup  
Positioning speakers  
Front speaker placement  
For best results, follow the speaker placement  
below.  
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EN  
1
2
1
Alignment  
Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or  
slightly behind (B) (the left and right speakers),  
but not ahead of them.  
4
3
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)  
Front speakers carry primarily music and sound  
effects.  
Angle  
2. Center  
Place the left and right speakers to form a  
45-degree angle with your favorite viewing  
position to duplicate the soundtrack mixer’s  
perspective.  
In surround mode, the center speaker carries  
most of the dialog as well as music and effects.  
It should be set between the left and right  
speakers.  
Height  
3. Surround (Rear Speakers)  
The three front speakers should be as close as  
possible to the same height. This often requires  
placing the center speaker directly on top (A) or  
beneath (B) the TV set.  
The surround speakers’ overall sound balance  
should be as close as possible to the front  
speakers. Proper placement is vital to establish  
an evenly distributed sound field.  
4. Subwoofer  
A
B
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful  
low bass effects (explosions, the 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.  
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Better surround placement  
Location  
If possible, place surround speakers to either side  
of the listening area, not behind it.  
No adjacent walls  
Surround speakers can go on stands facing each  
other to approximate sidewall mounting (A), or  
to the sides or rear of the viewing area, aimed  
upwards; they can go right on the floor, or  
preferably, a few feet off the floor such as on end  
tables (B).  
EN  
Height  
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet  
above viewers. This helps to minimize localization  
effects.  
Aiming  
Aim surround speakers straight across the room,  
not down at viewers, to help create a more open,  
spacious surround sound field.  
Test tone/Channel balance  
Channel balance  
Your receiver is equipped with a test signal  
generator for balancing the channels. As the  
signal “travels” from channel to channel, adjust  
the level controls until each channel plays at the  
same loudness level (see page 20).  
Level adjustment and surround channel  
level expectation  
Alternative Surround Placement  
Rear wall  
Even though you adjust the surround channel to  
be as loud as the others on the test signal, on  
actual program material the surround channel is  
usually much lower than the front. Don’t re-  
adjust the surround level; program producers use  
surround for subtle atmospherics and ambience,  
and only rarely for special effects.  
If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the  
speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B)  
or towards the sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with  
placement until sounds seem to surround you,  
rather than come from behind you.  
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Overview of Controls  
Front panel controls  
EN  
Starts/pause  
playing a disc.  
Adjusts the  
volume.  
Switches the unit  
on and off.  
Selects the input  
source.  
Toggles between  
different  
subwoofer  
Opens and closes  
the disc tray.  
output levels  
among  
soft/balance/  
strong/powerful.  
Stops disc  
playback.  
Connects USB  
devices for  
playing music  
and photos.  
Remote Control  
Use the direction buttons to navigate through  
the menus. Press the OK button on the remote  
control to confirm your selection.  
TITLE - Accesses the disc menu for DVD disc.  
DISC MENU - Accesses the disc menu during  
playback. Turn PBC on/off for VCD disc.  
OK - Confirm your selection.  
Remote control functions in DVD mode  
MUTE - Mutes and restores the sound.  
SETUP - Enter Setup menu.  
ON•OFF - Switches the unit on and off.  
DVD - Selects the DVD mode.  
RETURN - In DVD mode, returns to the  
previous menu.  
TUNER - Selects the TUNER and selects between  
FM/AM.  
VOL +/- Adjusts the sound volume.  
USB - Selects the USB.  
AUX - Selects the AUX.  
0-9 - Number entry.  
CH +/- Directly accesses the next or previous  
chapter (DVD) or track (CD).  
REV - Starts reverse accelerated play or reverse  
slow motion when playback is paused.  
CLEAR - Quit the current setting manually from  
the TV screen without saving change or delete  
files on the USB device.  
PLAY - Starts playing a disc.  
INFO - Accesses the Info menu.  
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PAUSE - Freeze frame, frame advance or slow  
motion.  
EN  
AUDIO - Accesses the audio function.  
ANGLE - Accesses the camera angle function for  
DVD disc.  
ZOOM - Accesses the Zoom function.  
SUBTITLE - Selects the subtitle languages or turns  
subtitle off (if available).  
MEMORY - Stores station in tuner mode.  
SLEEP - Enters sleep mode and selects sleep time.  
SUBWOOFER - Selects among subwoofer output  
levels among soft/balance/strong/powerful.  
RANDOM - Turns on/off random playback for  
CDDA/MP3/WMA/jpeg disc.  
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.  
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 up and down the radio  
RCR 192 AD1  
frequencies.  
FWD - Starts forward accelerated play or forward  
slow motion when playback is paused. Moves  
forward one frame at a time after pressing PAUSE  
twice.  
MEMORY - Stores a station.  
CH+/- Selects programmed stations.  
AUDIO - Selects between Stereo and Mono mode  
for Tuner (FM).  
REC - Accesses or quits the CD Ripping menu.  
STOP - Stops playback. Press and hold to open  
the disc tray.  
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Overview of Controls  
Using the remote to Navigate  
through On-Screen Menus  
No matter what on-screen display you’re using  
(the unit's menu, the Info Display that appears  
during playback, or a disc’s menu), you’ll use the  
same buttons on the remote control to navigate  
through the on-screen display; the four arrow  
buttons and the OK button.  
Notes:  
Sleep function is not available in AUX/TUNER  
mode.  
Insert 2 "AAA"("UM-4"/"R03") batteries to  
the remote control prior to use.  
EN  
Use the arrow buttons on the remote to move  
through on-screen menus in the direction of the  
arrow button (to move right, press the right  
arrow button, etc.). The arrow buttons are used  
to highlight an option. Once highlighted, press  
the OK button to select the option that is  
highlighted.  
Playing Discs - Basic Functions  
Compatible discs  
Operating the DVD receiver  
1. Turn on your television set.  
DVD, DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW  
CD, CD-R, CD-RW  
2. Press ON•OFF on the remote or ON/STANDBY  
located on the unit’s front panel. Press DVD on  
the remote control.  
Compatible formats  
DVD, VCD (Video Compact Disc), SVCD (Super  
Video Compact Disc), jpeg  
CD, mp3, WMA  
Loading disc  
1. Press  
on the front panel or press and hold  
STOP on the remote control to open the disc  
tray.  
2. Insert a compatible disc into the disc slot.  
See page 24 and 25 for more information about  
discs and compatible formats.  
3. Press  
again to close the disc tray.  
Regional coding  
Your unit has been designed to process regional  
management information stored on DVD  
discs. The regional code for your unit is 1. Discs  
that have a different regional code will not play.  
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Basic playback operations  
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.  
3. To turn ZOOM off, press ZOOM unitil you get  
to the ZOOM OFF option.  
Playback  
EN  
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  
Types of menus  
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.  
• 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 switch the Info  
menu on or off.  
Pause  
While the disc is playing, press PAUSE once for  
freeze frame. Press PLAY to resume normal  
playback.  
TT  
CH  
Frame advance  
• Setup menu — Press SETUP to access this menu.  
1. Press PAUSE twice. FRAME is displayed.  
2. Press FWD to move forward one frame  
at a time.  
GENERAL SETUP  
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.  
PASSWORD  
RATING  
SLIDE TIME  
DEFAULT  
Variable slow motion  
1. While the disc is playing, press PAUSE once.  
PAUSE is displayed.  
EXIT SETUP  
2. Press REV or FWD a number of times to vary  
the speed.  
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.  
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Playing Discs - Basic Functions  
Notes:  
If the unit is left in STOP mode for more than  
five minutes without any user interaction, a  
screen saver is activated. At the end of 30  
minutes without any user interaction, the  
unit switches off automatically.  
• When you press STOP, the unit stores the  
EN  
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.  
• REV slow motion is not available on VCDs.  
The Info Menu  
Using the Info menu  
DVD Info Display  
1. Press INFO on the remote while a disc is  
playing to display the Info menu. The first  
banner shows title, chapter, and time display  
information.  
title  
chapter  
time display  
TT  
CH  
2. Press INFO again for audio language, subtitles,  
and camera angle.  
audio language  
subtitles  
camera angle  
3. Press INFO a third time for play mode,  
bookmark and sleep timer.  
5
.
1
C
H
OFF  
4. Use the right/left arrow buttons on the remote  
to select an icon.  
play mode  
bookmark  
sleep timer  
5. Use the up/down buttons to scroll through the  
options.  
P
LA  
Note:  
VCD Info Display  
INVALID KEY will be displayed if the  
function you select is not available.  
track  
time display  
P
BC  
T
RK  
play mode  
bookmark  
sleep timer  
PLA  
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Audio (DVD, VCD)  
CD Info Display  
Some discs have several audio tracks used for  
different languages or different audio formats.  
To change the language or audio format during  
playback:  
track  
time display  
EN  
T
R
K
1. Press the INFO button twice.  
play mode  
bookmark  
sleep timer  
2. Use the left/right arrow buttons to select the  
Audio icon, or press the AUDIO button on the  
remote control.  
PLA  
3. Choose a language or an audio format with  
the up/down arrow buttons.  
Title/chapter (DVD)/track  
(audio CD and VCD)  
To directly access a title, chapter (DVD) or a track  
(audio CD and VCD), 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 again to confirm.  
This option is only available if the disc offers  
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 you eject the disc or switch  
off the unit, the language will revert to the one  
you selected in the Language Setup menu (see  
page 21).  
Subtitles (DVD)  
Subtitles are turned off by default. Turn on  
Subtitles as follows:  
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.  
VCD and audio CD: Track elapsed time, track  
remaining time, disc elapsed time, disc remaining  
time.  
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.  
3. To turn subtitles off, select the Off option 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 eject the disc  
and switch off the unit, the subtitles will default  
to the subtitle language you selected in the  
Languages menu (see page 21). This function may  
not be available on all discs.  
To directly access a location on the disc which  
does not correspond to the start 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.  
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The Info Menu  
Camera angle (DVD)  
Creating a Program List for Program Play  
Mode (Audio CDs, DVD and VCD discs)  
Some discs offer different camera angles for  
specific scenes.  
EN  
To use program play mode, you must first create  
a program list.  
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.  
1. To create a program list, press the INFO button  
three times. Highlight the Play Mode option  
and press the up arrow to select the Program  
option.  
2. Press OK. The Program screen is displayed.  
3. The first spot in the list is highlighted. Use 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 VCD discs  
and Audio CDs: T stands for Track.  
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 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.  
If the disc was recorded using a single camera  
angle, this function is not available.  
Play mode (all discs except  
mp3/WMA/jpeg)  
1. While the disc is playing, press the INFO button  
twice for CD/VCD 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.  
To stop program play, press STOP or select  
Standard from the Play Mode option in the INFO  
display.  
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.  
• VCD and SVCD play modes: standard, program,  
disc repeat, track repeat, A-B repeat.  
If you want to cancel the list, repeat steps 1 and 2  
to select CLEAR and press OK.  
• 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.  
Note:  
• For mp3 play modes, please refer to  
page 14.  
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Creating a program List for program  
play mode (mp3 CDs)  
To use program play mode with an mp3 disc, you  
must first create a program list. You can 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.  
Note: This function is only available  
with discs whose elapsed time or remaining  
time appears in the Info menu.  
EN  
Sleep  
1. Press INFO twice for CD/VCD and three times  
for DVD. Select Sleep icon with the left/right  
arrow buttons.  
2. Select one of the available options using the  
OK button or pressing the SLEEP button on the  
remote: Off, 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.  
PBC (Playback Control – VCD)  
When playing a VCD, PBC gives you access to  
scenes and information that can be selected  
through a menu. PBC also lets you display high-  
resolution pictures, if the disc contains any.  
1. Press INFO, then select the PBC icon with the  
left/right arrow buttons.  
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 until you have completed  
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.  
2. Press OK.  
3. Use the up/down arrow buttons to turn PBC on  
or off, or press the DISC MENU button on the  
remote.  
To stop program play, press STOP or select  
Standard from the Play Mode option in the INFO  
display.  
Introscan (CD)  
This option plays the first ten seconds of each  
track on a CD.  
If you want to cancel the list, repeat steps 1 and 2  
to select CLEAR and press OK.  
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/VCD and three times  
for DVD. Select the Bookmark icon with the  
left/right buttons, and press OK. A menu is  
displayed with five bookmarks.  
2. The first bookmark space is highlighted. Press  
OK to set the bookmark. The book mark is  
saved and is indicated by the number 1. You  
can set up to five 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.  
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Mp3/WMA Files and jpeg Files  
Playing mp3/WMA files or displaying  
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.  
EN  
Mp3/WMA is an audio file format which  
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 compressed files.  
Jpeg files are image files. Make sure that they  
have a resolution of less than 2 megapixels.  
5. Press INFO to display the Info menu during  
playback. mp3/WMA file: with the disc playing,  
press INFO two times and select the Play Mode  
icon using the left/right arrow buttons. Press  
the up/down arrow button to select a play  
mode (Standard, Random, Program, Repeat  
Folder, Repeat Disc and Repeat Track), and  
press OK.  
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, 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 music/picture  
icons at the bottom of the screen. Use the  
left/right arrow buttons to select either music  
or picture mode.  
6. When the unit has played all the files, the  
music or slide show stops and the disc’s  
contents are displayed again.  
7. Press STOP to end playback.  
Notes:  
4. Press the up arrow button to move to the file  
list on the right side of the screen. Use the  
up/down arrow buttons to select a file. Press  
OK or PLAY to start playback.  
• mp3/WMA files and jpeg files could not  
playback simultaneously.  
• The time taken for the contents of the disc  
to be displayed varies according to the size  
and number of jpeg files on the disc. If  
nothing is displayed after a few minutes, the  
file sizes may be too large. Reduce the files’  
resolution and write another disc.  
• Before inserting a disc, make sure it is  
compatible with the unit.  
mp3/WMA file: the unit begins playing the  
selected file, then all the files and subfolders  
contained in the same folder. The unit then  
plays the contents of the folders at the same  
level as the folder containing the file selected  
at the start.  
jpeg file: the unit starts the slide show with  
the jpeg file you have selected, then displays  
all the jpeg files in the same folder, then all the  
jpeg files in the subfolders located in the same  
folder. You can set the amount of time a  
picture remains on the screen in the General  
Setup menu (see page 19).  
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Radio  
The unit has a built-in tuner that allows for FM  
radio function. The AM loop antenna allows for  
AM radio function.  
Manual preset  
1. Tune to a radio station (see “Manual tuning”  
for details).  
EN  
2. Press MEMORY. While the Program Preset  
number is still flashing, input your desired  
preset number using the numeric buttons or  
press the CH+/- buttons, then press MEMORY  
to store it.  
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.  
Retrieving preset stations  
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 finds a  
station.  
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.  
4. Repeat step 3 to tune to another radio  
station.  
5. Press TUNER to toggle between FM and AM.  
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.  
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  
stations automatically in 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.  
• A weak signal can affect the “Automatic  
preset programming” function’s efficiency.  
Adjust the antenna for better reception  
and a more efficient search.  
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USB Device  
An overview  
USB device playback features  
This unit supports MSC devices. You can connect  
1. Press USB to select USB mode.  
2. Playback starts automatically. Press PAUSE to  
pause playback and press PLAY again to  
resume.  
your own USB storage devices, then you can start  
playback.  
EN  
3. Press STOP to end playback.  
Connecting/Disconnecting USB device  
to the Unit  
Insert the USB drive's connector into the main  
unit’s USB jack of the unit. To disconnect, unplug  
the drive.  
4. Press CH+/- buttons on the remote control to  
skip to the previous or next file.  
5. You may also follow the playback instruction  
steps 3-7 on playing mp3/WMA files and jpeg  
files on P.14.  
Note: The unit only support  
mp3/WMA/jpeg files on USB device.  
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CD Ripping  
An overview  
When ripping has finished, press REC to quit the  
ripping menu.  
CD ripping allows you to rip tracks on CD to USB  
device. This unit supports Mass Storage Class (MSC)  
devices. Connect the USB device first before  
ripping.  
EN  
File Names of Ripped Files  
You can find the ripped files saved in a folder  
named “CDRECORD” with file name as  
“CDTKxx01”, “CDTKxx02”...etc.  
Ripping CD to USB device  
1. During CD playback, press REC on the remote  
to activate the Ripping Menu.  
2. Select one of the menu items using the  
up/down arrow buttons. Press the left/right  
arrow buttons or OK to change the setting.  
Deleting Files  
In USB mode, select the unwanted files by  
pressing the arrow buttons. Press and hold CLEAR  
on remote to delete files and select YES and press  
OK to confirm deletion.  
Speed  
[
\
]
008_AP-1.MP3  
High speed ripping mode can save time when  
ripping from CDs. Select 1x(normal speed) or  
2x(double speed) by pressing the left/right arrow  
buttons. Press the down arrow button to move to  
the next menu item.  
01  
ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT
02  
03  
TO DELETE IT?  
RETURN TO ORIGINAL  
SETTING IN 14 SECONDS.  
Source  
You can select to rip one track(TRACK), the whole  
disc(ALL TRACKS) or programed tracks  
(PROGRAM). Press the down arrow button to  
move to the next menu item.  
Notes:  
• The USB device for CD ripping must be  
connected to the unit in Mass Storage Class  
(MSC) mode. Your device should be shown  
as a drive letter, instead of the name of  
the USB device, when connected to the  
computer in MSC mode.  
Destination  
The destination of the ripped files is defaulted as  
USB. No selection is needed.  
Start Ripping CD  
Highlight START and press OK to start ripping.  
• CD Ripping function only supports CDDA  
discs.  
• No sound will be heard during ripping if  
you select 2x(double speed).  
• CD Ripping function does not support  
ripping files to Multi Card Reader via USB  
port.  
• “NO USB DEVICE” will be displayed if no  
USB device is connected to the unit.  
“NO PROGRAM TRACK” will be displayed  
if no program list is created.  
“USB DEVICE IS FULL” will be displayed if  
the USB device is full.  
The screen above appears when ripping start.  
The first progress bar represents the progress  
percentage of the current ripping track while  
the second progress bar represents the total  
percentage. The percentage of both bars will  
be identical if there is only one track to rip.  
“USB WRITE PROTECT” will be displayed if  
the USB device is write-protected. You  
should switch off the write protection first.  
You can select ripping speed even after  
ripping is started. Highlight the SPEED  
option and press the left/right arrow  
buttons.  
To stop ripping during the process, highlight  
STOP button and press OK.  
• “DEVICE REMAIN” indicates the total  
remaining time of the USB device.  
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The Setup Menu  
There are four options in the main setup menu:  
General Setup, Display Setup, Speaker Setup and  
Language Setup.  
GENERAL SETUP  
EN  
LOCK  
UNLOCK  
PASSWORD  
RATING  
SLIDE TIME  
DEFAULT  
Press SETUP to bring up the main menu. Select  
one of the menu icons across the top of the  
screen using the left/right arrow buttons. The  
menu’s options are displayed on the left side of  
the screen. Press the right arrow button to move  
to the option’s choices on the right. Highlight  
EXIT SETUP and press OK if you want to exit  
setup.  
EXIT SETUP  
Password for Unlocking the Unit  
1. To unlock the unit or set a new password,  
highlight the PASSWORD option using the  
up/down arrow buttons and select UNLOCK.  
2. Enter your password and press OK.  
General Setup  
You can control access to the unit and the type  
of discs your family can watch with the lock  
function. Locking the unit prevents playback of  
DVDs that may not be suitable for all audiences  
by using the rating level encoded on the disc (not  
all discs are rated). If the rating level of the disc is  
higher than the preset level, playback is  
GENERAL SETUP  
prohibited unless a password is entered.  
EXIT SETUP  
GENERAL SETUP  
PASSWORD  
RATING  
Changing the Password  
SLIDE TIME  
DEFAULT  
When you unlock the unit, you must assign a new  
password the next time you lock the unit.  
To change the current password, unlock the unit  
as described above, and then relock it.  
EXIT SETUP  
Password for Locking the Unit  
1. To activate locking according to your preset  
rating limits, highlight the PASSWORD option  
using the up/down arrow buttons and select  
LOCK and press OK.  
2. You are asked for a new password. Enter four  
digits using the number buttons and press OK.  
3. You are asked for confirmation; enter the four  
digits again and press OK.  
Note:  
• Choose a password that is easy to remember,  
or write it down.  
• Use the super password: 9688 if you have  
forgotten your password.  
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Rating Explanations  
Display Setup  
1. Select the Display icon in the main menu using  
the left/right arrow buttons.  
The disc publisher is responsible for coding  
scenes according to the rating limits. Below is  
an explanation of Ratings.  
EN  
2. Select a menu option using the up/down arrow  
buttons and press OK.  
To change the rating limit, highlight the  
RATING option and press the right arrow  
button. Select the rating limit using the  
up/down arrow buttons and press OK.  
Rating limits take affect only when the unit is  
locked.  
DISPLAY SETUP  
DISPLAY TYPE  
DARK LEVEL  
VIDEO  
1 KID SAFE – Kid safe; it is safe even for kids.  
2 G – General Audience; recommended as  
acceptable for viewers of all ages.  
3 PG – Parental Guidance suggested.  
4 PG13 – Material is unsuitable for children  
under age 13.  
5 PG-R – Parental Guidance-restricted;  
recommended that parents restrict children  
under age 17 from viewing or allow  
children to view only when supervised by a  
parent or adult guardian.  
6 R – Restricted, under 17 requires  
accompanying parent or adult guardian.  
7 NC17 – NO children under age 17; not  
recommended viewing for children under  
age 17.  
EXIT SETUP  
Display Type  
Depending on the format of the DVD disc, you  
can choose the picture format (aspect ratio) best  
suited to the format of your TV screen:  
4x3 PS: reproduces a 4x3 picture without  
distortion.  
4x3 LB: gives best reproduction of pictures  
recorded in this format (i.e. with horizontal  
bands at the top and bottom of the screen) or  
in 16x9.  
16x9 (widescreen): reproduces 16x9 format  
films in full on a 16x9 screen.  
8 ADULT – Mature material; should be viewed  
only by adults, due to graphic sexual  
material, violence, or language.  
Dark level  
This option lets you adjust the video brightness  
level on a scale of 0 to 12, with 12 being the  
brightest.  
Slide Time  
The Slide Time option lets you select the amount  
of time a picture is displayed in a slide show. The  
choices are 3 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds.  
DISPLAY SETUP  
DISPLAY TYPE  
DARK LEVEL  
VIDEO  
Default  
This option allows you to return the unit’s  
settings to the original factory settings. Any  
changes you have made to the unit’s settings will  
be reverted back to the original settings, except  
the password.  
EXIT SETUP  
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The Setup Menu  
Video  
Night Mode  
Progressive Function provides high quality  
pictures with less flickering. Turn on Progressive  
Scan if you used the Component Video jacks of  
the unit to connect a TV or monitor compatible  
with a progressive scan signal.  
You can use this function to control the different  
sound levels via dynamic compression. It improves  
the quality of the sound track at a low volume,  
and quiets the loudest sounds. You can choose  
between Quiet, Moderate or Off.  
EN  
Distance  
Select ON and press OK to activate Progressive  
Scan.  
Basic settings have been preset for the speakers  
included with your unit. However, to suit the  
acoustic conditions in your listening room and to  
make the sound more effective, you may need to  
delay the signal coming from some of the  
speakers. Channel delay compensates for center  
or surround speakers that are closer to the  
listening position than the front speakers.  
1. Highlight a distance option using the up/down  
arrow buttons.  
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 do not have a progressive scan TV or  
monitor, you may get a picture with incorrect  
color or no color.  
Press and hold SUBWOOFER on the front panel.  
The video output will be restored to the  
standard setting and a picture will once again  
be visible on a conventional analog TV or  
monitor.  
• Front (FL/FR DISTANCE)  
• 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 buttons to adjust the  
distance.  
Speaker Setup  
You can adapt your unit to other equipment and  
access specific functions with the Speaker  
Setup menu.  
1. Select the Speaker Setup icon in the main  
menu using the left/right arrow buttons.  
2. Select an option using the up/down arrow  
buttons. Press the right arrow to move to the  
option’s choices.  
Test Tone  
This function is used to test the speaker setting  
and change the speaker level. A short noise  
comes successively from each speaker.  
Notes:  
• Night mode function is available only on  
DVD discs recorded in Dolby Digital.  
• The receiver speaker distance default  
settings are as follows:  
SPEAKER SETUP  
NIGHT MODE  
FL/FR DISTANCE  
CT DISTANCE  
SL/SR DISTANCE  
TEST TONE  
Front (FR/FL Dist.)  
Center (Cen Dist.)  
15 ft  
15 ft  
Surroudn (SR/SL Dist.) 10 ft  
EXIT SETUP  
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Language Setup  
With this menu, you can set the language for unit  
menus, dialog, subtitles and the disc menus.  
Subtitles  
Select the subtitle language using up/down arrow  
buttons and press OK.  
EN  
To change the language of the subtitles during  
playback, press INFO twice for DVD and 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.  
If you chose “English” during initial set-up, any  
menus generated by the disc are in English, and  
so is the language of the dialogs (if this language  
is available on the disc).  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
Disc Menu  
PLAYER MENU  
AUDIO  
To change the language of the disc menus, select  
the language using the up/down arrow buttons  
and press OK.  
SUBTITLE  
DISC MENU  
EXIT SETUP  
The language you select will only be displayed if  
the disc is programmed with that language.  
1. Select the Language Setup icon in the main  
menu using the left/right arrow buttons.  
2. Select one of the options using the up/down  
arrow buttons.  
3. Press the right arrow button to move to the  
language choices.  
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.  
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 dialog language using up/down arrow  
buttons and press OK.  
To change the Audio language during playback,  
press INFO twice for DVD and use the left/right  
arrow buttons to highlight the Audio icon.  
Press the up/down arrow buttons or AUDIO on  
the remote control to select audio language.  
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Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Solution  
Problem  
Solution  
EN  
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.  
No surround • Check the speaker  
sound.  
configuration in the Setup  
menu (See Positioning speaker  
on pages 4-5 or Speaker Setup  
on page 20).  
The device  
switches off  
spontane-  
ously.  
• The device switches off  
automatically when it is in STOP  
mode for more than 30 minutes  
without any user intervention.  
Switch it on again.  
I can’t find  
my file in  
the  
WMA/mp3/  
jpeg listing.  
• Make sure the filename is  
valid (see page 24 and 25).  
• It might be impossible to  
read the disc.  
• Insert the disc with the printed  
side facing up.  
The remote • Check that batteries are  
control does inserted or change them.  
not work or • Aim the remote control at the  
• Check that the disc can actually  
be played by this device  
(see page 24).  
• Check that the disc’s regional  
code matches the unit’s regional  
code. This unit’s regional code is 1.  
• Clean the disc.  
works only  
intermittently  
unit. The infrared beam must  
not be blocked or interrupted.  
• Check that the remote control  
is configured to control the  
device you are trying to  
operate with it.  
The subtitles • Check that the DVD disc  
• Check you have switched on  
the TV set.  
• Check the connections (see pages  
2, 20 and Quick Start Guide).  
• Select the AV input assigned to  
the unit on the TV.  
do not  
appear.  
provides subtitles.  
• Refer to the section on how to  
display subtitles (see page 11).  
There is no  
picture.  
The disc  
menu  
• The disc menu language has  
not been set up (see page 21).  
• Check the connections (see pages language is • The language of your choice  
The picture  
is of poor  
quality  
2 and 20 and Quick Start Guide).  
not the  
correct one.  
is not available on the disc  
(see page 21).  
(with snow  
or lines).  
You have  
forgotten  
your  
password  
(Parental  
control).  
• Use the super password: 9688.  
• Check the connections (see  
page 2 and 3).  
• Make sure the speakers are  
connected.  
• Make sure the MUTE function  
is not on.  
There is no  
sound or  
the sound  
is of poor  
quality.  
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Precautions  
Use  
Handling and caring for discs  
• Handle your discs with care. Hold the disc with  
your fingers at the edges or through the hole.  
• Insert the disc with the label facing up (for a  
single-sided disc).  
• Place the disc properly into the tray in the  
allotted holder.  
• Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary,  
always wiping from the centre to the edge.  
• Always put discs back in their cases after use  
and store in a vertical position.  
• Do not close the tray with two discs in it or  
with a disc not sitting correctly in the holder.  
• Do not play cracked, chipped or warped  
discs nor try to repair them with adhesive  
tape or glue.  
EN  
• If your unit has been stored in a cool place for  
any length of time, during a journey for  
example, wait for about 2 hours before  
using it.  
• The openings located on the top and bottom  
are for ventilation and must not be obstructed.  
• During thunderstorms, we recommend that  
you isolate the unit from the electrical supply  
so that it is not damaged by electrical or  
electromagnetic surges.  
• This unit is designed for continuous use.  
Switching off the unit to standby mode does  
not disconnect it from the mains supply. To  
completely isolate the equipment, remove the  
plug from the mains jack as some components  
remain connected to the electrical supply.  
• 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.  
• 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  
• This unit is for domestic use only and must not  
be used for industrial purposes.  
• Total or partial copying of recordings protected  
by copyright legislation, without the explicit  
permission of the holder of the rights,  
contravenes current legislation. Copying or  
downloading music files for sale or any other  
business purpose constitutes or could  
constitute a violation of copyright law.  
during playback.  
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.  
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Additional Information  
Compatible Formats  
software). However, depending on the  
condition of the CD-writer, computer and the disc  
used, you may find that not all discs will play.  
When playing a CD-R disc, it is normal for the  
unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize  
the disc before starting to play.  
In order to ensure playback, discs must conform  
with DVD, CD, VCD or SVCD standards. This unit  
EN  
may not play some recordings or files due to  
differences in recording formats, software used  
and disc types.  
If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20  
seconds, remove the disc, and insert it again.  
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.  
• 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.  
DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW  
Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording  
only), DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs  
(rewritable), depending on the DVD writer  
and discs used. Recordings using DVD-R  
and DVD-RW discs must be made in Video  
DVD mode. Recordings using DVD+RW discs must  
be made in accordance with the specifications for  
DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB capacity.  
Mp3 files  
DVD+Rewritable  
CD-R and CD-RW discs containing  
audio files in mp3 format. For CD-R  
mp3 discs, please follow all the  
recommendations for CD-R, along with the  
comments below:  
Video Compact Disc (VCD)  
Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET  
format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet mp3 files  
are compatible with Microsoft’s DOS and  
Windows, as well as with Apple Mac.  
• Mp3 filenames should not exceed 8 characters,  
and should end with the “.mp3” extension.  
General name format: Title.mp3. When  
composing your title, use 10 characters or less,  
no spaces, and avoid the use of special  
characters including (. , / , \ , = ,+).  
CD on which you can record up to 74 min.  
of VHS quality video associated with still  
images, audio tracks and interactive  
menus.  
Super Video Compact Disc (SVCD)  
Most SVCDs comply with the IEC62107 standard.  
SVCDs can be used to record up to 70 minutes of  
digital sound and images in accordance with  
MPEG-2 standards for video and MPEG-1  
standards for audio.  
• The total number of files on a disc should be  
less than 400.  
• Use a decompression transfer rate of at least  
128 kB/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording  
mp3 files. Sound quality with mp3 files  
basically depends on the rate of compression/  
decompression you choose. Obtaining audio  
CD quality sound requires an analog/digital  
sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3  
format, of at least 128 kB/sec and up to 160  
kB/sec. Choosing higher rates, such as 192  
kB/sec or more, only rarely produces even  
better sound quality. Conversely, files with  
sampling rates below 128 kB/sec will not  
play properly.  
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  
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• Do not record copyright-protected mp3 files.  
“Securized” files are encrypted and code  
protected to prevent illegal copying.  
Sound Enhancement Systems  
This receiver is equipped with several built-in  
sound enhancement systems.  
EN  
Important: The above recommendations  
do not guarantee that the unit will play  
mp3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound  
quality. Certain technologies and methods  
for mp3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent  
optimal playback of these files on your unit  
(i.e. degraded sound quality and in some cases,  
inability of the unit to read the file).  
Dolby Digital  
Manufactured under license  
from Dolby Laboratories.  
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and  
the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
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  
jpeg files  
CD-R and CD-RW with jpeg files. Certain jpeg  
files, including progressive jpeg files, cannot be  
read by this unit.  
equipped with Dolby Digital 5.1-channel so that  
you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround  
sound. Different from Dolby Pro Logic in that  
only four channels (Front Left, Front Right, Centre  
and Rear ) are used, the new system provides  
stereo separation of the rear speakers (Rear-  
Right, 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.  
The total number of files and folders on the disc  
should be less than 650. Make sure that files have  
the “.jpg” extension. Files without the “.jpg”  
extension will not be able to be read by the  
unit — even though the files are shown as jpeg  
images on your computer.  
WMA files  
CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio  
files in WMA (Windows Media Audio)  
format. Please follow all the  
recommendations for CD-R above.  
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Additional Information  
Technical Specifications:  
Amplifier Section:  
AM Tuner Section:  
Frequency Response: 2kHz +/-3dB, 400Hz ref.  
Usable Sensitivity: 3000uV/m @ S/N 20dB  
Signal to Noise: 38dB  
EN  
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with  
10% Total Harmonic Distortion  
Rear Channels: 32 Watts each Channel  
(1KHz, 4Ohm)  
Front and Center Channel: 32 Watts each Channel  
(1KHz, 4Ohm)  
Subwoofer Channel: 40 Watts (100Hz, 3Ohm)  
Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode:  
200W  
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 360 x 334  
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10%  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Front Speakers and Stands: 198 x 102 x 63  
Front Speakers without Stands: 109 x 81 x 90  
Center Speaker: 102 x 253 x 73  
Rear Speakers: 198 x 102 x 63  
Front Channels (L and R): 20 Watts per Channel  
(1KHz, 4Ohm)  
Rear Channels (L and R): 20 Watts per Channel  
(1KHz, 4Ohm)  
Center Channel: 30 Watts (1KHz, 4Ohm)  
Subwoofer Channel: 35 Watts (100Hz, 3Ohm)  
Total FTC Output Power, Dolby Digital mode:  
145 Watts  
Subwoofer: 308 x 162 x 265  
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 mode)  
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Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
• Defects in materials or workmanship.  
EN  
For how long after your purchase:  
• One year from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor.  
• The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the  
rental firm, whichever comes first.  
What we will do:  
• Exchange the defective unit for a new, or at our option, refurbished unit.  
How you get service:  
• Call 1-580-634-0366 and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The  
model/serial number information is on the back of your unit.  
• A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.  
• If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit you will be provided  
with a Service Request (SR) number. No returns will be accepted without the SR number.  
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product  
is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof  
of first rental is also required.  
Option I: Send you a replacement unit.  
1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone  
representative. This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time.  
2. We will send you a replacement unit.  
3. If you return the defective unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a SR number,  
only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account. If your unit is not received  
within 14 days, the suggested retail value of the unit will be charged to your credit card. This  
amount will be credited, less a handling fee, if the unit is subsequently received.  
4. Ship your defective unit back to us, less accessories, using the replacement unit’s carton. Shipping  
instructions will be included in the carton along with your SR number which will allow you to easily  
ship the unit back to us. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. Include with  
the shipment:  
• Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.  
• A brief note describing your unit’s problem.  
Your name, address and phone number.  
Option II: Provide you a replacement unit at our exchange point.  
1. For a fee, we will send a replacement unit to our exchange point.  
2. The exchange location will notify you of its arrival.  
3. Take your unit and evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to the exchange location and  
you will be provided the new or refurbished unit. Please retain all accessories such as the remote  
control hand unit.  
4. If the repairs are covered by your warranty, you will not be billed. Thomson assumes no responsibility  
for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by  
Thomson.  
To receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit:  
• Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your  
shipment in case of damage or loss.  
• Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible. Please retain all  
accessories that were included with your unit such as the remote control hand unit.  
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Limited Warranty  
• Include with the shipment:  
1. Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.  
2. A brief note describing your unit’s problem.  
3. Your name, address and phone number.  
EN  
• The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier’s check or money order for payment if  
there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges, and you elect not to use your credit card.  
• After we receive your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
• Adjustment of customer controls.  
• Damage from misuse or neglect.  
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or  
other commercial purposes.  
• Batteries.  
• Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the U.S.A.  
• Loss of programming. It is recommended that you retain all original CD software that was loaded in  
the unit.  
• Installation.  
• Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.  
• Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pick up the replacement unit in a  
timely manner.  
Product Registration:  
• Please complete the online Product Registration on RCA.com/productregistration or complete and  
mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product. This will make it easier to contact you  
should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.  
Limitation of Warranty:  
• The warranty stated above is the only warranty applicable to this product. All other  
warranties, express or implied (including all implied warranties of merchantability or  
fitness for a particular purpose) are hereby disclaimed. No verbal or written information  
given by Thomson, its agents or employees shall create a guaranty or in any way increase  
the scope of this warranty.  
• Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the  
consumer. Thomson shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting  
from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of any express or implied  
warranty on this product. This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are  
governed by the laws of the state of Indiana. Except to the extent prohibited by  
applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose  
on this product is limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above.  
How state law relates to warranty:  
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not  
apply to you.  
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state  
to state.  
If you purchased your product outside the United States:  
• This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information.  
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IMPORTADOR  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.  
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.  
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc  
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.  
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
EXPORTER  
Thomson Inc.  
P.O. Box 1976  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976  
© 2007 Thomson Inc.  
Trademark(s)® Registered  
Marque (s)® de commerce enregistrée (s)  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
Printed in China/  
Imprimé en Chine  
Impreso en China  
5642498A (EN/E)  
 

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