RCA RTD205 User Manual
RCA RTD205 User Manual

RCA RTD205 User Manual

Rca home theater user's guide rtd205
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Home Theater

User's Guide
RTD205
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Summary of Contents for RCA RTD205

  • Page 1: Home Theater

    Home Theater User’s Guide RTD205 Changing Entertainment. Again. RTD205Cover 2/28/05, 10:55 AM...
  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two : (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PBC - PlayBack Control (VCD) ... 16 Sleep ... 16 mp3 Files and JPEG Files Playing mp3 files or displaying JPEG files ... 17 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. RTD205 Table of Contents Player Menus Playmode selection ... 18 Standard ... 18 Random (all discs except DVD) ...
  • Page 4: Connections And Setup

    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. Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. RTD205 Center speaker Left and right front speakers...
  • Page 5: Front Panel Controls

    SUBWOOFER - Toggle between different subwoofer output levels. SURROUND - Changes the surround sound settings. The LED lights when Surround mode is active. ON/STANDBY - Switch the unit on and off. RTD205 2/28/05, 10:35 AM...
  • Page 6: Connecting To Audiovisual Equipment

    Note: If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/ (red and white) Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect the right audio part of the cable. RTD205 2/28/05, 10:35 AM...
  • Page 7: Positioning Speakers

    Courtesy Dolby Laboratories RTD205 Connections and Setup Connecting the speakers Six speakers are provided with the unit (2 front, 1 center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). To achieve good surround effects, all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver.
  • Page 8: Magnetic Shielding

    This often requires placing the center speaker directly on top (A) or beneath Courtesy Dolby Laboratories (B) the TV set. RTD205 Preferred surround placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the listening area, not behind it.
  • Page 9: Test Tone/Channel Balance

    Don’t re-adjust the surround level; program producers use surround for subtle atmospherics and ambience, and only rarely for special effects. RTD205 2/28/05, 10:35 AM...
  • Page 10: The Remote Control

    AUX 2 AUX 1 CLOCK•WAKE SAT•CABLE Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. RTD205 Remote control functions in DVD/CD mode ON•OFF Switches the unit on and off. DVD•CD Selects the DVD player. VOL +/- Adjusts the sound volume.
  • Page 11: Remote Control Functions In Tv Mode

    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. RTD205 The Remote Control 2/28/05, 10:35 AM...
  • Page 12: Playing Discs - Basic Functions

    To select which disc you want to play, press the corresponding niumber key on the remote (1 through 5). Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. RTD205 Loading discs You can load up to 5 discs into your DVD player, but you do not have to fill all the slots in the disc tray for the player to work.
  • Page 13: Description Of The Various Menus

    STOP twice. If the player is left in STOP mode for more than two minutes without any user interaction, a screen saver is activated. At the end of 30 minutes without any user interaction, the player switches off automatically. RTD205 Playing Discs – Basic Functions • Info menu – The player’s Info menu appears...
  • Page 14: Basic Playback Operations

    Zoom 1. While a disc is playing, press the ZOOM button until you reach the zoom size you want. 2. Move from one area to another (pan) using the arrow buttons. RTD205 2/28/05, 10:35 AM...
  • Page 15: The Info Menu

    When one of the icons is grayed out, this means that the function is not available on the disc. The invalid symbol indicates that the function selected or the button used is not available. Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. RTD205 The Info Menu 2/28/05, 10:35 AM...
  • Page 16: Time Display

    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 player, the language will revert to the one you selected in the Languages menu (see page 21). RTD205 2/28/05, 10:35 AM...
  • Page 17: Play Mode (All Discs)

    2. To create a bookmark, select a position shown as “unmarked” using the arrow buttons and press OK. 3. To start playback from a bookmark, select Play icon and press OK. 4. To delete a bookmark, select the trashcan icon and press OK. RTD205 The Info Menu 00:28:04 T01 03:24:09 T01...
  • Page 18: Camera Angle (Dvd)

    Z Z Z 1. Press the INFO button, then select the Sleep icon with the left/right arrow buttons. 2. Select one of the available options using the up/down arrow buttons: Off, 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. RTD205 2/28/05, 10:35 AM...
  • Page 19: Playing Mp3 Files Or Displaying Jpeg Files

    7. Press STOP to end playback. Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. RTD205 mp3/WMA Files and JPEG Files 3. Select a folder using the up/down arrow buttons on the remote, then press OK to display the list of files or press PLAY to start playing all the files contained in the folder.
  • Page 20: Player Menus

    This option plays the first ten seconds of each track. Press OK to start IntroScan, press STOP to stop it and PLAY to continue playing the current track. Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. RTD205 Play Mode selection 1. Load a disc and press STOP.
  • Page 21: Parental Control Settings

    1. To set up password-only access to unrated titles, select Unrated titles and press OK. 2. Select Password required using the up/down arrow buttons and press OK. Note: You must put the player into Lock mode (see above) for the Rating Limits to apply. RTD205 Player Menus Parental Control settings You can control access to the player and the type of discs your family can watch with the lock function.
  • Page 22: Display Settings

    Press and hold the SUBWOOFER button 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. RTD205 Display settings 1. Select the Display option in the main menu using the up/down arrow buttons and press OK.
  • Page 23: Sound Settings

    Adjust the volume level using the up/down arrow buttons. Downmix This function can process a multi-channel audio source to a two-channel stereo signal. The options are: Stereo and Off. RTD205 Player Menus Sound settings You can adapt your player to other equipment and access specific functions with the Sound menu.
  • Page 24: Language Settings

    Centre Channel: 40 Watts (1 Khz, 3 Ohm) Subwoofer Channel: 40 Watts (100 Hz, 3 Ohm) Total FTC Output Power, DOlby Digital mode: 200 W RTD205 Language settings With this menu, you can set the language for player menus, dialog, subtitles and the disc menus.
  • Page 25: Additional Information

    The subtitles do not appear. • Check that the DVD disc provides subtitles. • Refer to the section on how to display subtitles (see page 13). Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. RTD205 2/28/05, 10:35 AM...
  • Page 26: Precautions

    Do not use aerosol cleaners, benzene, anti-static liquids or any other solvent for cleaning discs. When cleaning, wipe gently with a soft damp (water only) cloth from the centre to the edge, avoiding circular motions, which could cause scratches and interference during playback. RTD205 2/28/05, 10:35 AM...
  • Page 27: Disc Formats You Can Play

    • Close all other applications on the computer to ensure reliable CD-R disc recording. Windows Media and Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. RTD205 Additional Information mp3 files CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio files in mp3 format.
  • Page 28: Sound Enhancement Systems

    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. RTD205 2/28/05, 10:35 AM...
  • Page 29 • 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 and the online Product Registration on RCA.com/productregistration or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.
  • Page 30 Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2005 Thomson Inc.

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