RCA RTD325W User Manual

USER MANUAL
RTD325W
It's important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the fi rst time.

Important Safety Instructions

Additional safety information
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
If your product operates on batteries, adhere to the
splashing and no objects fi lled with liquids, such as following precautions:
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a
• Always leave suffi cient space around the product for
diff erent battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all
ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug,
batteries are not replaced at the same time.
in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air fl ow
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if disposed
through vent openings.
of in fi re or an attempt is made to charge a battery
• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc.
not intended to be recharged.
on the product.
C. Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries
• Connect power cord only to AC power source as
can cause skin burns or other personal injury. When
marked on the product.
discarding batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the
• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into
proper manner, according to your state/provincial and
the product.
local regulations.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This
D. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
product does not contain customer serviceable
as sunshine, fi re or the like.
components.
Connections and Setup
Accessories provided
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Remote control and One Pig-Tail Composite One external AM
2 AAA batteries antenna wire Video Cable loop antenna
Left and right Left and right Sur- Center speaker
front speakers round Speakers
Things to consider before you connect
• Ensure that the mains supply in your house • The humidity of the room should not exceed 75%.
If you have to use the unit outdoors, do not expose
complies with that indicated on the identifi cation
sticker located on the back of your unit. it to rain or splashing water. The apparatus should
• Install your unit horizontally, away from not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
any source of heat (fi replace) or appliances objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, should
creating strong magnetic or electric fi elds. The be placed on the apparatus.
components of this unit are sensitive to heat. • Moving the unit from a cold place to a warm one
The maximum ambient temperature should not can cause condensation on some components
exceed 35°C / 95°F. inside the unit. Let the condensation disappear
• Leave enough space around the unit to allow on its own before turning the unit on again.
adequate ventilation: 10 cm/4 inches on either side • Before moving the unit, make sure the disc tray
and above the top, and 5 cm/2 inches at the rear. is empty.
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Connections and Setup
Front speaker placement Aiming
Aim surround speakers straight across the room,
For best results, follow the speaker placement
not down at viewers, to help create a more open,
below.
spacious surround sound fi eld.
Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or slightly
behind (B) (the left and right speakers), but not
ahead of them.
Alternative Surround Placement
Rear wall
If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the
speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or
towards the sidewalls (C, D).
Experiment with placement until sounds seem to
surround you, rather than come from behind you.
No adjacent walls
Angle Surround speakers can go on stands facing each
Place the left and right speakers to form a 45- other to approximate sidewall mounting (A), or to
degree angle with your favorite viewing position the sides or rear of the viewing area, aimed upwards;
they can go right on the fl oor, or preferably, a few
to duplicate the soundtrack mixer's perspective.
feet off the fl oor such as on end tables (B).
Height
The three front speakers should be as close as
possible to the same height. This often requires
placing the center speaker directly on top (A) or
beneath (B) the TV set.
A
Test tone/Channel balance
Channel balance
B Your receiver is equipped with a test signal
generator to help you balance the audio level for
each channel.
See Audio Setup under The Setup Menu section for
more details on how to access this feature.
Better surround placement
Level adjustment and surround channel level
Location
expectation
If possible, place surround speakers to either side
Even though you adjust the surround channel to
of the listening area, not behind it.
be as loud as the others on the test signal, you
Height might fi nd that surround channels seems quieter
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet for actual TV and Movie content. This is because
above viewers. This helps to minimize localization producers use surround for subtle atmospherics
eff ects. and ambience, and only rarely for special eff ects.
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FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Ventilation
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two You must adequately ventilate the product. Make
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful sure there is adequate space around the unit
interference, and (2) this device must accept any to provide proper air fl ow for ventilation. See
interference received, including interference that diagram.
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21
However, there is no guarantee that interference
CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
manufacture.
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be For your safety
determined by turning the equipment off and
The AC power plug is polarized
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
(one blade is wider than the
interference by one or more of the following
other) and only fi ts into AC
measures:
power outlets one way. If the
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
plug won't go into the outlet
•
I n c r e a s e t h e s e p a r a t i o n b e t w e e n t h e
completely, turn the plug over
equipment and receiver.
and try to insert it the other way.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
If it still won't fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician to
circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver
change the outlet, or use a diff erent one. Do not
is connected.
attempt to bypass this safety feature.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /
Removing the power plug is the only way to
TV technician for help.
completely remove power from your product. Make
sure the power plug remains easily accessible.
WARNING: Changes or modifi cations to this unit
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
not expressly approved by the party responsible
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF WALL
for compliance could void the user's authority to
OUTLET, THEN FULLY INSERT.
operate the equipment.
Note
This DVD player is designed and manufactured to
respond to the Region Management Information.
This Home Theater has earned If the Region number of a DVD disc does not
the ENERGY STAR. correspond to the Region number of this DVD
player, this player cannot play the disc. The Region
number for this DVD player is Region 1.
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Connections and Setup
• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler Method 2
is used as a disconnect device, the disconnect Component video jacks (Pr, Pb, Y)
device shall remain readily operable. • The component video jacks are color-coded
• Other important use and cleaning information at green, blue and red.
• Additional component video cables (not
the end of the booklet.
supplied) are required to provide best picture
Connecting the antennas
quality. They are usually color-coded green, blue
and red.
• Connect the component video OUT jacks on the
receiver to the component video IN jacks on your
TV so the video content goes from the receiver
to the screen.
The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and
FM terminals on the system's back panel. They must
be hooked up in order to receive clear reception.
AM Loop Antenna
1. Uncoil the AM Antenna wire.
2. Press down on the Antennas tab to open the
terminal.
3. Make sure the white wire on the AM loop antenna
is inserted into the AM loop terminal and the other
wire is inserted into the ground loop terminal.
Connecting to your TV (Analog Video)
Method 1
Composite video jack (yellow)
• If your television is a high defi nition
• The basic video jack is color-coded yellow.
television, use the unit's HDMI output
• Video cable (yellow) is supplied for the connection
to get the highest possible video resolution.
for good picture quality.
If unable to use a HDMI connection, use the
• Connect the video OUT jack on the receiver to
unit's component video output and set the
the Video IN jack on your TV so the video content
Progressive Scan option in the Video menu
Subwoofer
goes from the receiver to the screen.
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.
Rear of the unit
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Overview of Controls
Remote functions in DVD/CD mode
ON•OFF: Turns on/off the unit.
DVD: Selects the DVD mode.
TUNER: Selects the TUNER and selects between FM/AM.
LINE-IN/AUX: Selects and toggles between the front LINE IN
mode and rear AUX IN mode. (for listening to audio
input from connected TV, VCR or SetTop BOX).
OPTICAL: Selects OPTICAL IN at rear for digital audio con-
nection.
0-9: Number entry.
CLEAR: Quits the current setting manually from the TV
screen without saving change.
INFO: Accesses the Info menu.
TITLE: Accesses the title menu of DVD discs.
DISC MENU: Accesses the disc menu during playback.
OK: Confi rms your selection.
/ / / : To navigate through the menus. The left and
right arrows also tune the radio frequency in the
tuner mode.
MUTE: Mutes and restores the sound.
SETUP: Enters Setup menu.
RETURN: In DVD mode, returns to the previous menu.
VOL +/- : Adjusts the sound volume.
CH+/ , CH–/ : Directly accesses the next or previous chapter
(DVD) or track (CD). Selects programmed
stations in TUNER mode.
REV: Starts reverse accelerated play.
PLAY: Starts playing a disc.
FWD: Starts forward accelerated play.
SLOW: Selects SLOW motion function.
STOP: Stops playback.
PAUSE: Freezes frame, accesses frame advance.
AUDIO: Accesses the audio function.
ANGLE: Accesses the camera angle function for DVD
disc.
ZOOM: Accesses the Zoom function.
SUBTITLE: Selects the subtitle languages or turns subtitle
off ( if available).
MEMORY: Creates programs.
HDMI: Changes video output signals (480p, 720p,
1080i or1080p).
SUBWOOFER: Shows current Subwoofer setting (Soft/Balance/
Strong/Powerful). To change setting, fi rst press
SUBWOOFER button, then use
on the remote control to change the current
setting.
RANDOM: Turns on/off random playback on CDDA disc.
REPEAT: Accesses the repeat function.
LEVEL: Toggles channels for diff erent level settings.
Adjusts the value using VOL +/-.
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FCC Information
7 cm
10 cm 10 cm
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
7 cm
THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
10 cm
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE
SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
WARNING: MAINS PLUG IS USED AS DISCONNECT DEVICE AND IT SHOULD REMAIN READILY OPERABLE
DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER TO DISCONNECT THE APPARATUS FROM MAINS COMPLETELY, THE
MAINS PLUG SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET COMPLETELY.
Caution
This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous
radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do
not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
persionnel.
Visible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure
to beam. Class 1 laser product. This system must
be opend only by qualifi ed technicains to prevent
accidents caused by the laser beam.
Illustrations contained in this document are for
representation only.
Connections and Setup
Connecting to your TV (via HDMI input)
HDMI stands for High Defi nition Multimedia
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.
Rear of the unit
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.
Rear of the unit
Connecting AUDIO from external
sources such as TV (Aux In)
Using AUX IN jacks
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 LINE-IN/
AUX on the remote control to toggle select AUX
IN mode.
Rear of the unit
Overview of Controls
SURROUND: Shows current Surround Sound
setting (5.1 ch or Stereo). To change
setting, fi rst press SURROUND
button, then use / buttons on
the remote control to change the
current setting.
We strongly recommend you leave system in
5.1 Channel Surround 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 down and up the radio
frequencies.
MEMORY: Stores a station.
CH+/–: Selects programmed stations.
AUDIO: Selects between Stereo and Mono
mode for Tuner (FM).
Overview of Controls - Front Panel Controls
Tap repeatedly to adjust the display window
brightness (Normal, Middle level, most dim level).
When restart the unit, the display window brightness
will be restored to be Normal.
LINE IN jack - connects Opens and closes
audio devices. the disc tray.
/ buttons
Important Information
THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN
Service information
THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU
This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in
OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.
techniques.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE
IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT
Important battery information
INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.
• Do not mix diff erent types of batteries or new
and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable
batteries.
• In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe
the polarities indicated inside the battery
compartment. Replace only with the type of
batteries specifi ed. Do not dispose of them in
a fi re or recharge them.
• If you are not using the remote control for a
long period of time, remove the batteries.
Important Safety Instructions
Please respect the environment and
prevailing regulations. Before you
Please read and save for future reference.
dispose of batteries or accumulators,
Some of the following information may not apply
ask your dealer whether they are
to your particular product; however, as with any
subject to special recycling and if
electronic product, precautions should be observed
they will accept them for disposal.
during handling and use.
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Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
This class B digital apparatus complies
• Heed all warnings.
with Canadian ICES-003.
•
Follow all instructions.
Cet appareil num rique de la class B é
•
Do not use this apparatus near water.
est conforme la norme du NMB-003 à
•
Clean only with a dry cloth.
du Canada. •
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
•
Do not install near any heat sources such
WARNING as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock apparatus (Including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
hazard, do not expose this product to rain
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or moisture. The apparatus shall not be
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
exposed to dripping or splashing and that
two blades with one wider than the other. A
no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases,
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
should be placed on the apparatus.
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your wall outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
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Connections and Setup
Using Digital Optical Input (recommended) Connecting the speakers
Connect components capable of outputting
Speaker wires are color-coded to match the terminals. Connect the speaker wire from the back of each speaker to
Dolby Digital surround sound (e.g. TV or Set Top
the corresponding color terminal at the back of the unit. Press down the tab to open the terminal and insert the
Box) or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals.
wire. Release the tab to lock wire in the terminal.
Use a fi ber optical cable for this digital audio
• When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities ("+" speaker wire to "+" on the receiver. For example, red
connection (cable not included).
wire to red terminal on the receiver) of speaker wires and terminals match. If the cords are reversed, the sound
Press OPTICAL button on remote control or
will be distorted. Do not let the speaker wires touch each other, it will damage the Home Theater's amplifi er.
SOURCE button on main unit to select OPTICAL
• Center speaker provided with this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set. It is not recommended
for digital audio output components.
to place the front speakers, surround speakers and subwoofer near the TV set.
Purple and Black
Subwoofer
Rear of the unit
Using LINE IN jack
Connect the Ø3.5mm LINE IN jack on the front
panel of the unit to the headphone output on
mp3 players.
To adjust each speaker volume level for optimum listening experience.
Notes
• Ø3.5mm to Ø3.5mm audio cables (not included) (1) Press the LEVEL button on the remote control to select FL (front Left speaker).
are required. (2) Press the VOL+/VOL- buttons to adjust the value up or down (between -10dB and +10dB).
• To listen to the audio input from the connected (3) Repeat step (1) and (2) for the other speakers FR, SL, SR, CT, SW.
component, press SOURCE on the main unit or Speaker gains may be set to levels of up to +10dB, actual max levels may also depend on your Volume Setting.
LINE-IN / AUX on the remote control to toggle to
Positioning speakers
LINE IN mode.
3
Suggest using Ø3.5mm LINE IN
jack for mp3 player and rear AUX
IN jacks for equipment such as a
TV, VCR, Satellite or Cable Box.
3
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
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Playing Discs - Basic Functions
Using remote control to navigate through Compatible discs
the on-screen menus
• DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Use , , , and OK on the remote control
• CD, CD-R, CD-RW
to navigate through the on-screen displays (the
Compatible formats
DVD player's menu, the Info Display that appears
• DVD, JPEG
during playback, or a disc's menu).
• CD
Use , , , on the remote to move through
on-screen menus in the direction of the arrow
Regional coding
button (e.g., to move right, press ). The arrow
Your unit has been designed to process regional
buttons are used to highlight an option. Once
management information stored on DVD discs. The
highlighted, press OK to select the option that is regional code for your unit is 1. Discs that have a
highlighted. diff erent regional code will not play.
Operating the DVD receiver
1. Turn on your television set.
2. Press ON•OFF on the remote or ON/STANDBY
Note:
located on the unit's front panel. Press DVD on
Insert 2 "AAA"("UM-4"/"R03") batteries
the remote control.
to the remote control prior to use.
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
automatically, or the disc menu appears. If the
disc menu appears, select the Play option to
Starts/pauses
Adjusts the
Switches the unit begin playback.
playing a disc.
volume. 2. Press STOP to stop playback.
on and off .
Accelerated play
While the disc is playing, press REV or FWD one
or more times to vary the speed and direction of
the accelerated play. Press PLAY to resume normal
playback.
Pause
While the disc is playing, press PAUSE once for freeze
frame. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Stops disc Selects the input sources. Press
Frame advance
playback. repeatedly to select:
1. Press PAUSE twice. "Step" is displayed.
• DVD – to watch DVD videos.
• AUX IN (rear) / LINE IN(front) - to 2. Each time you press PAUSE button, the picture
listen to the audio input from the advances one frame.
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
connected TV, VCR or Set Top Box.
• TUNER – to listen to the radio.
• OPTICAL (rear) - to connect digital
audio components.
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DVD copy protection
In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD
appropriate servicing
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.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
•
Only use attachments / accessories specifi ed by
the manufacturer.
•
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specifi ed by the
]
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the
cart / apparatus combination to Portable Cart
Warning
avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
•
R e fe r a l l s e r v i c i n g to q u a l i f i e d s e r v i ce
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as the power cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
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Front Speakers
Cente
Right Left
Speaker
Green and Black
Red White
and Black
and Black
Insert
Press
Grey and Blue and
Black Black Release
Rear Speakers
Right Left
(Surround Sound)
1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)
Front speakers carry primarily music and sound
eff ects.
1
2. Center
In surround mode, the center speaker carries most
of the dialog as well as music and eff ects.
It should be set between the left and right peakers.
3. Surround (Rear Speakers)
2
The surround speakers' overall sound balance
should be as close as possible to the front peakers.
Proper placement is vital to establish an evenly
distributed sound fi eld.
1
4. Subwoofer
4
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low
bass eff ects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships,
etc.).
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Basic Playback Operations
Variable slow motion
1. Press SLOW button on the remote in play
mode.
2. Each time the SLOW button is pressed the
speed of slow-motion playback changes in the
following sequence:
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.
3. To turn ZOOM off , press ZOOM until you get to
the Zoom: Off option.
Types of menus
• Disc menu — The appearance and contents of
disc, playback starts
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 .
TT CH
• Setup menu — Press SETUP to access this
menu.
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