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Lexicon RT-20 - REV 1 - 5-06 User Manual

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  • Page 1 RT-20 Universal Disc Player User Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, such as power amplifiers. Observe the maxi- bracket, or table specified by the manufac- mum ambient operating temperature listed in 2. Keep these instructions. turer, or sold with the apparatus. When a the product specification.
  • Page 3 781-280-0300 “TosLink” is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. 781-280-0490 “Lexicon,” “LOGIC7,” and the L7 logo are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc. U.S. Patent Nos. D454,553; www.harmanspecialtygroup.com D454,860; 5,796,844; 5,870,480 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. Customer Service This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
  • Page 4 Introduction Lexicon TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, WARNING DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT • Do not remove the cover from the unit. LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE •...
  • Page 5 Introduction RT-20 Universal Disc Player OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against volt- age surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to...
  • Page 6 Introduction Lexicon DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the RT-20 Universal Disc Player. It is important to read this user guide before attempting to use the product. Pay particular attention to safety instructions. The following symbols are used in the document: Appears on the component to indicate the pres- •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introduction RT-20 Universal Disc Player Table of Contents Documentation Conventions............iv Basic Operation Table of Contents................. v Front Panel Overview ..............2-2 Important Safety Instructions............vii Rear Panel Overview..............2-7 Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise............vii Rear Panel Connections............2-10 Instrucciones De Seguridad Importantes........viii Remote Control Overview ............2-13 Instructions Importantes Relatives À...
  • Page 8 Introduction Lexicon Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting ................5-2 Routine Maintenance...............5-14 Restoring Factory-default Settings..........5-14 Appendix Specifications................A-2 Declaration of Conformity ............A-3 Installation Worksheet ...............A-4 Index Limited Warranty ...........Inside Back Cover...
  • Page 9 Introduction RT-20 Universal Disc Player ENGLISH DEUTSCH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Save these instructions for later use. Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen zur späteren Benutzung auf. Follow all instructions and warnings marked on the unit. Befolgen Sie alle Anleitungen und alle Warnhinweise auf dem Gerät Always use with the correct line voltage.

  • Page 10: Instrucciones De Seguridad Importantes

    Introduction Lexicon ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES RELATIVES À LA SÉCURITÉ Guarde estas instrucciones para futuras referencias. Conservez ces instructions pour pouvoir vous y référer ultérieurement. Siga todas las instrucciones y tenga en cuenta las advertencias que aparecen en la unidad y en las instrucciones de funcionamiento.

  • Page 11: Importanti Norme Di Sicurezza

    Introduction RT-20 Universal Disc Player ITALIANO PORTUGUESE IMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro. Guarde essas instruções para uso posterior. Seguire sempre tutte le istruzioni e gli avvertimenti segnati sull’unità e Siga todas as instruções e fique atento aos avisos marcados na unidade nelle istruzioni operative.

  • Page 12: Vigtig Information Om Sikkerhed

    Introduction Lexicon DANSK SUOMI VIGTIG INFORMATION OM SIKKERHED TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA Gem denne vejledning til senere brug. Säilytä nämä ohjeet tulevaa käyttöä varten. Følg alle anvisninger og advarsler på apparatet. Seuraa kaikkia yksikköön merkittyjä ohjeita ja varoituksia. Apparatet skal altid tilsluttes den korrekte spænding. Der henvises til Käytä...

  • Page 13: Viktig Informasjon Om Sikkerhet

    Introduction RT-20 Universal Disc Player NORSK SVENSKA VIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHET VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSFÖRESKRIFTER Ta vare på denne veiledningen for senere bruk. Spara dessa föreskrifter för framtida bruk. Følg alle anvisningene og advarslene som er angitt på apparatet. Följ alla anvisningar och varningar som anges på enheten. Apparatet skal alltid anvendes med korrekt spenning.

  • Page 14: Unpacking And Inspection

    Introduction Lexicon Unpacking and Inspection Contenu de L’emballage et Inspection After unpacking the unit, save all packing materials in case the unit Après avoir ouvert l’emballage, conservez-le pour tout retour. ever needs to be shipped. Thoroughly inspect the modules and Inspectez avec soin les modules et les matériaux d’emballage pour...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started About The RT-20 ................ 1-2 Highlights......................1-2 Product Registration ..................1-3 Installation Considerations............1-3 DVD-V Regions................1-4 Disc Compatibility ..............1-4 Discs to Avoid ................1-8 Disc Care & Handling..............1-8 Loading Discs ................1-8 Remote Control Battery Installation ..........1-9 Quick Start Guide..............

  • Page 16: About The Rt-20

    DTS, and PCM (Linear or Packed) digital audio sources. In addition, it supports most MP3 audio sources as well as JPEG files. Built to Lexicon standards, the RT-20 represents a solid investment that integrates into the finest home theaters. With its extensive...

  • Page 17: Product Registration

    Replace unshielded cables with shielded cables when- ever possible. Please register the RT-20 within 15 days of purchase. Register on- line at www.lexicon.com or complete and return the Product Regis- DO NOT prevent proper cooling. Do not block or cover ventila- tration Card attached to the back cover of this user guide.

  • Page 18: Dvd-V Regions

    Getting Started Lexicon DO NOT DVD-V REGIONS expose the RT-20 to sudden or drastic temperature changes, as this might cause condensation to form on the RT-20 lens. Although condensation will not damage the RT-20, it might The map shown below indicates DVD-V region codes for all areas of temporarily impair performance.
  • Page 19 Getting Started RT-20 Universal Disc Player Format Logo Disc Compatibility Requirements Additional Information DVD-V The RT-20 supports: Discs are divided into titles, which are further divided into chapters. • 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) discs • Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, or PCM (Linear) digital audio •...
  • Page 20 Getting Started Lexicon Format Logo Disc Compatibility Requirements Additional Information SACD The RT-20 supports: Discs are divided into tracks. • 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) discs • Digital audio (DSD) • Single-, dual-, or hybrid-layered discs Audio CD The RT-20 supports: •...
  • Page 21 Getting Started RT-20 Universal Disc Player Format Logo Disc Compatibility Requirements Additional Information The RT-20 supports: • The RT-20 supports MP3 tracks encoded at less than 128kBps. However, sound quality will be impaired when playback of these tracks is in progress.

  • Page 22: Discs To Avoid

    Getting Started Lexicon DISCS TO AVOID load single-sided discs with the label side facing upward. The RT-20 is compatible with 5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) con- load double-sided discs with the label for the side intended for ventional, round discs. Do not attempt to load discs with other size playback facing upward.

  • Page 23: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Getting Started RT-20 Universal Disc Player user guide. See “DISC COMPATIBILITY” on page 1-4, and “DISC REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION CARE & HANDLING” on page 1-8 for more information. The remote control requires two AA batteries that should be To load a disc: replaced as needed.

  • Page 24: Quick Start Guide

    Getting Started Lexicon QUICK START GUIDE How to access a JPEG folder: 1. While a JPEG file is in playback, press the STOP button, and the This section describes how to perform basic tasks. For more JPEG folder menu will appear on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 25 Getting Started RT-20 Universal Disc Player How to access a MP3 folder menu: 6. When you have highlighted a setting that you want to adjust, press the remote control buttons to make adjust- 1. Load a disc that contains MP3 music files. ments.
  • Page 26 Getting Started Lexicon How to select and play a CD track: 1. Load a compact disc. 2. Use the remote control number button(s) to enter the desired track number. 3. Press the remote control ENTER button to activate playback of the selected track.

  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Front Panel Overview ..............2-2 Rear Panel Overview ..............2-7 Rear Panel Connections ............2-10 Remote Control Overview ............2-13 Operation Considerations ........2-13 Remote Control Command Matrix .

  • Page 28: Front Panel Overview

    Basic Operation Lexicon FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW The numbers in the front panel illustration correspond with the numbered items below. 1. Standby LED 1 STANDBY LED 2. Disc Drawer & Open/Close Button Lights to indicate that standby mode is activated. Standby mode can be activated and deactivated with the remote control POWER 3.
  • Page 29 Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player When the RT-20 is powered off, standby mode is automatically drawer is open, pressing the Play button closes the disc drawer and deactivated, although the Standby LED remains lit for a few sec- activates playback from the beginning of the loaded disc. onds after the RT-20 is powered off.
  • Page 30 Basic Operation Lexicon 8 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY beginning of the previous chapter or track. When the RT-20 loads the selection, playback mode reactivates from the begin- The front panel display shows status information about the RT-20 ning of the selected chapter or track.
  • Page 31 Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player the selection, playback mode reactivates from the beginning of 3. Indicates that the number below in the character display is a the selected chapter or track. DVD-A group number. • Pressing and holding the button scans through the 4.
  • Page 32 Basic Operation Lexicon 15. Indicates that playback is activated. 35. Indicates a SACD is playing multichannel audio. 16. Indicates that preferred disc settings have been saved for the 36. Indicates that the Audio Out parameter is set to 2 Channel.

  • Page 33: Rear Panel Overview

    Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player REAR PANEL OVERVIEW The RT-20 is manufactured for sale in several different countries. Each version features a rear panel that includes connectors and safety instructions appropriate to that particular region. ON OFF Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Apparatus Claims of U.S.
  • Page 34 Basic Operation Lexicon 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS compatible display device. The result is a higher quality image with fewer video artifacts. All versions offer digital audio output on S/PDIF coaxial and S/PDIF optical connectors. The AES/EBU connector offers digital audio output with AES/EBU electrical characteristics.
  • Page 35 Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player Note: 10 S-VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTOR When shipped, the trigger input connector is located in the remote Provides S-video output. All versions include one S-video connector control bag. Remove the trigger connector from the bag and insert into labeled S2.

  • Page 36: Rear Panel Connections

    Basic Operation Lexicon REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS VIDEO CONNECTIONS Note: All versions of the RT-20 require at least one video and one audio All video output connectors are active at all times unless deactivated output connection. These are the minimum connections required with the remote control VIDEO ON/OFF button.
  • Page 37 Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player HDMI CONNECTION trols video output format when this connection method is used. See the illustration and table below for more information. All versions of the RT-20 offer an HDMI output. A single HDMI cable transmits uncompressed video data and digital audio data 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 (e.g., LPCM or bit stream data such as Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG).
  • Page 38 Basic Operation Lexicon DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS output pair labeled Front 1 or Front 2. When DVD-A sources are sent to the digital audio output connectors, multi-channel signals All versions of the RT-20 offer digital audio output on S/PDIF coax- are downmixed and high sample rates of 176.4 or 192kHz are ial and S/PDIF optical connectors.

  • Page 39: Remote Control Overview

    Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW • Remote controls for different components can interfere with one another. Avoid using remote controls for different compo- nents at the same time. The RT-20 remote control provides full operation of the RT-20, exe- •...
  • Page 40 Basic Operation Lexicon COMMAND MATRIX Button Command OPEN/ VIDEO CLOSE ON/OFF DIMMER POWER Activates and deactivates standby mode when all of the following conditions are met: POWER • The RT-20 is powered on with the front panel On/Off button. CLEAR •...
  • Page 41 Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player Button Command OPEN/ VIDEO CLOSE ON/OFF DIMMER POWER Opens and closes the RT-20 Setup Menu. See “Setup Menu” on page 3-3. CLEAR Returns to the previous menu or menu screen. RETURN PROGRAM SEARCH TOP MENU Activates program mode, which is used to create a program list for the loaded disc.
  • Page 42 Basic Operation Lexicon Button Command VIDEO OPEN/ CLOSE ON/OFF DIMMER POWER Stops the loaded disc. Activates resume mode, which pauses playback of the loaded disc at the STOP current playback time. The STOP button can also be used to activate stop mode, which stops playback CLEAR of the loaded disc.
  • Page 43 Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player Button Command OPEN/ VIDEO CLOSE ON/OFF DIMMER POWER Activates random playback, which plays the loaded disc in a random order of titles, chapters, RANDOM groups, or tracks. CLEAR Activates repeat playback, which repeats playback of the loaded disc or the currently playing title, chapter, group, track, folder, or program list.
  • Page 44 Basic Operation Lexicon Button Command OPEN/ VIDEO CLOSE ON/OFF DIMMER POWER Opens the DVD-A page bar. See “Page Mode” on page 4-25. PAGE CLEAR Opens the bookmark bar, which allows you to bookmark a section of the loaded disc for instant MARKER access.

  • Page 45: Setup

    Setup Top Level Menus ................ 3-2 Setup Menu ................3-3 Setup Menu: Language Setup ........3-3 Setup Menu: Audio Setup 1 .

  • Page 46: Top Level Menus

    Setup Lexicon TOP LEVEL MENUS Setup Menu Navigation Table Use the remote control SETUP button to access the top level menu screen. This screen provides access to the RT-20 Setup menus, and BUTTON COMMAND disc, title and function menus. ENTER Selects the highlighted parameter or setting.

  • Page 47: Setup Menu

    Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player SETUP MENU • The Setup menu can be opened while the RT-20 is in playback, pause, resume, or stop mode. However, certain parameters cannot be adjusted when some modes are activated. Use to configure audio, video, language, and other general RT-20 •...
  • Page 48 Setup Lexicon Language Setup Parameter Table DVD MENU LANGUAGE Determines the language in which DVD menus and top menus Possible appear. If the selected DVD menu language is available on the Parameter Default Settings loaded DVD, the RT-20 selects that language. If the selected DVD...
  • Page 49 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player default disc audio language. This menu can only be selected while Select Auto to set the subtitle language to be the same as the lan- the disc is in stop mode. guage selected in the Audio Language option. Select Others to choose a language other than English, French, German, Spanish, or Select Others to choose a language other than English, French, Italian.

  • Page 50: Setup Menu: Audio Setup 1

    Setup Lexicon Note: AUDIO SETUP 1 Table • If the Auto Language parameter is set to On, the RT-20 automati- cally selects the default disc subtitle language, regardless of the Parameter Default Possible Settings Subtitle Language parameter setting. Digital Out On, Off •...
  • Page 51 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player DOLBY DIGITAL OUT MPEG OUT Controls Dolby Digital audio output format when a Dolby Digital Controls MPEG audio output format when an MPEG source is source is present and the RT-20 is using a digital audio output present and the RT-20 is using the digital audio output connector.
  • Page 52 Setup Lexicon AUDIO OUT Note: The Audio Out parameter can be used to select the desired audio output Controls analog audio output format when the RT-20 is using the format as long as a compatible audio track is selected on the loaded analog audio output connectors.
  • Page 53 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player PCM Down Sample Table PCM Down Sample OFF Audio Recording Format PCM Down Sample ON Copyright Protected Not Copyright Protected DVD-V 48kHz/16-24-bit PCM No output produced 48kHz/16-24-bit PCM 48kHz/16-bit PCM 96kHz16-24-bit PCM No output produced 96kHz/16-24-bit PCM 48kHz/16-24-bit DVD-A...
  • Page 54 Setup Lexicon Audio Out Table Audio Analog Audio Output Digital Audio Output Source Output Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer Bitstream Dolby Digital 2 CH 2 CH downmix Mute Mute Mute 2 CH downmix Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Front L/R...
  • Page 55 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player SPEAKER SIZE Opens the Speaker Setting screens, which can be used to set speaker sizes when the RT-20 is using the 5.1-channel analog audio output connectors. Note: • Speaker size settings have no effect when the RT-20 is using the 2-channel analog audio output connectors or digital audio output connectors.
  • Page 56 Setup Lexicon Select Off if no subwoofer is present. The RT-20 will not redirect SETTING SPEAKER DISTANCES low-frequency signals to other analog audio output connectors. Use the Speaker Distance screen to set speaker distances for the front, center, surround, and subwoofer speakers.
  • Page 57 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player Speaker Distances Table The L/R distance parameter setting affects all other speaker distance parameter settings. The C, LS, RS and LFE (sub) parameters must be set within 15 feet (4.5m) of the L/R parameter. Parameter Default Possible Settings Note:...
  • Page 58 Setup Lexicon Gain Settings Level Table (for all speakers) SETTING VARIABLE OUTPUT LEVELS Use the Gain Setting Levels and Test Tone feature to calibrate vari- Possible Gain Default Test Possible Test able output levels for the front, center, surround and subwoofer...
  • Page 59 Set the Screen Saver to Off. Test Tones automatically mute Saver parameter to Off while variable output levels are cali- when the Lexicon screen saver appears on the on-screen dis- brated. Test Tones also mute when playback mode is activated.

  • Page 60: Setup Menu: Audio Setup 2

    Setup Lexicon SETUP MENU: AUDIO SETUP 2 SUPER AUDIO CD MODE Includes additional parameters that control digital audio output Use to select which audio track of the loaded SACD to play. SACDs format. can include up to three different tracks: a stereo track, a multi- channel track and a 16-bit, 44kHz PCM (standard CD) track (for hybrid SACDs).
  • Page 61 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player DTS DOWN MIX SUPER AUDIO CD PLAY Select Stereo to specify stereo downmixing as the type of DTS The original format of SACDs is Direct Stream Digital (DSD). The downmixing to be performed. Select Lt/Rt to specify that a DTS default setting is DSD.

  • Page 62: Setup Menu: Video Setup

    Setup Lexicon SETUP MENU: VIDEO SETUP VIDEO SETUP Parameter Table Use the Video Setup parameters to control video output options. Parameter Default Possible settings TV Aspect 16:9 (Wide) 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan 16:9 Wide 16:9 Squeeze Component Out...
  • Page 63 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player parameter, the TV System setting, the video output format, the Note: loaded disc, and display device settings. • Some discs do not allow video output format adjustments. • Neither the TV Aspect parameter background nor the TV System prompt can be adjusted when the RT-20 is in playback mode.
  • Page 64 Setup Lexicon Standard 4:3 Display Device Table RT-20 TV Display DVD Format Aspect Device Ratio Appearance of Picture Parameter Setting 16:9* 4:3 Letter Box N/A-Standard The picture appears in widescreen with black bars at the top 4:3 display and bottom of the screen.
  • Page 65 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player Widescreen 16:9 Display Device Table RT-20 TV Display DVD Format Aspect Device Ratio Appearance of Picture Parameter Setting 16:9* 16:9 (Wide) Normal (4:3) The picture appears “squashed” with black bars at either side. Set the display device to Full 16:9. 16:9* 16:9 (Wide) Full (16:9)
  • Page 66 15 minutes. Component Out parameter to Interlaced and configure the When Off is selected, the Lexicon screen saver does not appear on RT-20 for a different video output connection to the associated the on-screen display.
  • Page 67 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player TV System Disc Compatibility Table When the selected format is changed to a different format from the TV format in which a program was recorded, the picture may become jerky and upper and lower parts of the screen may disap- Disc Output Format pear.

  • Page 68: Setup Menu: Parental Setup

    Setup Lexicon SETUP MENU: PARENTAL SETUP Opens the Password controls, which can be used to assign a user- defined password that must be entered before the RT-20 will acti- vate playback mode when a disc encoded with a user-defined secu- rity level is loaded.
  • Page 69 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player Use the ratings level option to assign a rating to a disc to prevent To change a password: children from viewing mature or objectionable material. In order to 1. Use the remote control button to highlight Change assign a rating level, the Use Password option must be set to Yes.

  • Page 70: Setup Menu: Others Setup

    Setup Lexicon SETUP MENU: OTHERS SETUP Others Setup Parameter Table Includes parameters that control on-screen display, angle options, Parameter Default Possible Settings SACD Pure Mode and HDMI options. The Others Setup parameters are listed in the table shown to the right.
  • Page 71 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player angles is in progress. See “CAMERA ANGLES” on page 4-6 for more To enter DVD-A bonus group access codes: information. 1. When the Bonus Group password screen opens, use the remote control number buttons to enter the bonus group access code. BONUS GROUP When a number is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next character space.
  • Page 72 Setup Lexicon PURE MODE If you play a CD or SACD while Pure Mode: Mode1 is selected, then Display, Video Out, and Digital Out are automatically disabled. Opens the Pure Mode selection screen. Pure mode allows the SACD Audio source to maintain its purity as it bypasses the video circuitry...

  • Page 73: Hdmi Menu Options

    Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player Note: When video output has been set to Off in Pure Mode and a SACD or CD has been played, audio cannot be output from HDMI. AUTO POWER OFF Select the On 30 Min option to set the RT-20 to enter standby mode when in Stop mode for 30 minutes.
  • Page 74 Setup Lexicon HDMI RESOLUTION VGA can be output only when the TV System parameter is set to NTSC. See “TV System” on page 3-22. Use to select the desired HDMI image resolution. Possible settings are: VGA <640 X 480>, 480p/576p (525p/625p), 720p (750p) and When the resolution changes, the image may be corrupted or the 1080i (1125i).
  • Page 75 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player To select the desired format: HDMI AUDIO Use to configure the HDMI audio output. Possible settings are Auto Use the buttons to highlight the desired format and then or PCM. Set to Auto when the connected device is set to Dolby press the ENTER button.
  • Page 76 Setup Lexicon HDMI Resolution Setting Examples for a 16:9 Format DVD HDMI Resolution Setting Examples for a 4:3 Format DVD Aspect (HDMI Resolution (HDMI Aspect (HDMI Display Device Resolution Display Device Setting) Setting) Setting) Setting (HDMI Setting) Setting 480p/576p (525p/625p)
  • Page 77 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player HDMI Audio Setup Table FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU Use to configure HDMI settings and the remote control command HDMI Setting HDMI Setting mode. Unlike the Setup menu, the Front Panel Display Menu opens (Audio) (Audio) on the RT-20 front panel display, which provides one-line viewing Audio Formats of parameters and settings.
  • Page 78 Setup Lexicon HDMI ON/OFF Note: If images are not properly displayed on the display device after config- Use to enable/disable the HDMI connector. The default setting is uring the HDMI setting on the SETUP menu, reset the RT-20. This will HDMI ON.

  • Page 79: Video Adjustment Setup

    Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player The remote control cannot be used to operate an RT-20 to which a VIDEO ADJUSTMENT/MEMORY BANKS different command mode is assigned, except to configure Front To configure and store memory banks: Panel Display menu settings. 1.
  • Page 80 Setup Lexicon Video Adjustment Parameter Table Parameter Possible Settings Progressive Motion Auto1 Auto2 Auto3 Video1 Video2 Video3 Min to Max (10 increments) Min to Max (10 increments) Sharpness High Min to Max (10 increments) Sharpness Mid Soft to Sharp (10 increments)
  • Page 81 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player CNR (CHROMINANCE NOISE REDUCTION) Controls the amount of noise reduction applied to the C compo- nent (chrominance) present in video signals. SHARPNESS HIGH Controls the sharpness of high-frequency (finely detailed) video sig- nals. SHARPNESS MID Controls the sharpness of mid-frequency (less detailed) video sig- nals.
  • Page 82 Setup Lexicon BLACK SETUP Sets the black level of the video output to 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE. The cor- rect or best setting sets the black setting to “true black,” but depends on the following factors: the source material, the selected video output format, and your video processor or display.
  • Page 83 Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player To display a single Video Adjustment parameter: SELECTING VIDEO ADJUST BANKS The Video Memory Select bar can be used to select the desired While a Video Adjust parameter is highlighted, press the remote Video Adjust bank. The RT-20 includes four banks of Video Adjust control DISPLAY button.
  • Page 84 Setup Lexicon Note: Depending on the loaded disc and the associated display device, pre- viewed Video Adjust bank settings may still be applied when a new bank is highlighted. If this occurs, select a new Video Adjust bank to cancel the preview. The selected bank settings will be automatically applied to the picture on the display device screen.

  • Page 85: Disc Menu

    Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player DISC MENU TITLE MENU The Disc Menu allows access to available audio, subtitle and lan- To access the title menu: guage parameters. 1. While a disc is playing, press the remote control SETUP button. 2. Select Title Menu using the remote control buttons.

  • Page 86: Function Menu

    Setup Lexicon FUNCTION MENU Function Menu Table The Function screen provides access to four functions: Information, Zoom, Bookmark and Repeat. Function Description To access the function menu: Info Opens the Disc Info Menu. See “DISPLAY MODE (Info Menu)” on page 4-26.

  • Page 87: Playback Modes

    Playback Modes Navigating Disc Menus ..............4-2 Disc Menu Command Matrix ........Selecting Disc Settings ...............4-5 Playback Mode Descriptions............4-9 Playback Modes Table .

  • Page 88: Navigating Disc Menus

    Playback Modes Lexicon NAVIGATING DISC MENUS SACD, AUDIO CD, & CD-R/RW These disc formats do not include disc menus. In some cases, Most discs include on-screen display menus that can be used to CD-R/RWs that include MP3 tracks also include an MP3 Menu.

  • Page 89: Disc Menu Command Matrix

    Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player Disc Menu Command Matrix Button DVD-V & DVD-A DVD-R/RW Video CD & SVCD MENU & When a DVD-V is loaded, pressing the MENU button opens Pressing the MENU button opens Perform no function. Pressing the MENU button and closes the disc menu, provided the loaded disc includes and closes the disc menu, opens and closes the MP3...
  • Page 90 Playback Modes Lexicon Button DVD-V & DVD-A DVD-R/RW Video CD & SVCD Scroll upward and downward through disc menu items. In Same as DVD-V & DVD-A. Performs no function. When the folder list is & some cases, pressing the arrows scrolls left and selected, pressing the right through menu items.

  • Page 91: Selecting Disc Settings

    Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player SELECTING DISC SETTINGS To select an audio track when a disc is playing: 1. Press the AUDIO button. Some disc menus can be used to select disc settings such as audio • When a DVD-V or Video CD is loaded, an Audio bar similar track (audio language and output format), subtitle language, and to the one shown below will open at the top of the camera angle.
  • Page 92 Playback Modes Lexicon SUBTITLE LANGUAGES 01/02 ENG Opens a Subtitle bar as shown to the right, which can be used to select the desired subtitle language. Note: Subtitle language selection is available for DVD-Vs recorded with The Subtitle bar automatically closes immediately after the last command subtitles.
  • Page 93 Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player recorded from multiple camera angles is in progress. When set to Off, the indicator does not appear on the front panel display when 01/02: playback of a scene recorded from multiple camera angles is in progress.
  • Page 94 Playback Modes Lexicon Preferred disc settings cannot be stored for selections the loaded • Pressing the Play button might not activate playback when the disc menu is open on the on-screen display. If this DVD-V does not allow. For instance, if the loaded DVD-V does not...

  • Page 95: Playback Mode Descriptions

    Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player PLAYBACK MODE DESCRIPTIONS To activate playback: Press the PLAY button. The RT-20 offers a range of playback modes that can be used to control playback of the loaded disc. The “Playback Modes Table” on page 4-10 indicates the playback modes available for each disc format.

  • Page 96: Playback Modes Table

    Playback Modes Lexicon Playback Modes Table DVD-V & Audio CD & Playback Mode DVD-A SACD Video CD SVCD DVD R/RW CD-R/RW Playback Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Stop Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Resume Available Not Available...
  • Page 97 Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player PLAYING MP3 FILES When the first file is playing, the song file menu appears on the right side of the on-screen display. When MP3 files are loaded, you can activate playback of specific Up to 5 MP3 files can be displayed at a time. If you have more than folders and tracks, and view the MP3 file structure.
  • Page 98 Playback Modes Lexicon PLAYING JPEG FILES To access a JPEG folder: When the JPEG file is loading, the JPEG file menu will appear on the 1. Press the RETURN button, and the JPEG folder menu will right side of the screen. (Some discs may start playing automati- appear on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 99 Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player To change the orientation of a still image: SAVING A JPEG FILE FOR USE AS SCREEN BACK- GROUND (JPEG CAPTURE) 1. Press the button to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees. You can store a still image to use as the on-screen display back- 2.
  • Page 100 Playback Modes Lexicon BOOKMARKS To delete a bookmark: 1. Press the PLAY button to activate playback. MARKER 2. Press the MARKER button to open the MARKER bar. 3. Use a remote control button to select the bookmark Use the remote control MARKER button to bookmark selected sections number you want to delete.
  • Page 101 Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player To activate stop mode when a disc is playing: To deactivate resume mode: Press the STOP button. • Press the PLAY button to reactivate playback at the current playback time. • Press the STOP button to activate stop mode. When stop mode RESUME MODE is activated, pressing STOP again will deactivate resume mode.
  • Page 102 Playback Modes Lexicon STILL FRAME PLAYBACK To deactivate still frame playback: • Press the PLAY button to reactivate playback at the current playback time. • Press the STOP button to activate stop or resume mode. In some cases, the STOP button must be pressed twice in succes- Activates still frame playback, which pauses playback at the current sion to activate stop mode.
  • Page 103 Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player To deactivate frame-by-frame playback: To deactivate slow playback: • Press the PLAY button to activate playback at the current play- • Press the PLAY button to activate playback at the current play- back time. back time.
  • Page 104 Playback Modes Lexicon RANDOM PLAYBACK MODES 2. Press the PLAY button to activate the selected random playback mode. 3. When random playback is in progress: GROUP • Press the remote control PREV button to return to the beginning of the currently playing title, chapter, group, or Activates playback of the loaded disc in a random order of groups, track.
  • Page 105 Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player To activate repeat playback: ALL OR DISC Activates repeat playback of the loaded disc. Press the remote control REPEAT button. Note: Repeat playback is automatically deactivated when: Repeat playback is not available for Video CDs and SVCDs that include •...
  • Page 106 Playback Modes Lexicon 4. When the desired repeat playback mode is selected, press the 2. Press the A-B button again at the desired end time (point B). remote control ENTER button to activate the selected repeat The disc immediately begins playback at the selected point A playback mode.
  • Page 107 Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player When playback of a program chapter or program track list is acti- vated, playback of a non-programmed chapter or track can activate while the RT-20 searches for the next programmed chapter or track. Note: Program mode is available for DVD-As, VCDs, CDs and SACDs.
  • Page 108 Playback Modes Lexicon To delete tracks one at a time from a program list: 1. Load a disc for which a program list has been created. 2. Press the STOP button to activate stop mode. 3. Press the PROGRAM button to display the program settings screen.

  • Page 109: Program List Requirements Table

    Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player Program List Requirements Table Disc Formats Program Lists Requirements Storage DVD-A One program group Program lists cannot: Program lists are automatically deleted when: list per disc. • Include more than 20 entries, including groups, tracks, •...
  • Page 110 Playback Modes Lexicon SEARCH MODE • When an MP3 is loaded, track search mode activates playback of the selected track in the currently playing folder. • When another disc format is loaded, track search mode acti- vates playback of the selected track.
  • Page 111 Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player Table” on page 4-10 indicates the search modes available for PAGE MODE each disc format. Many DVD-As contain images or pages that you can scroll through using your remote control. Use the remote control PAGE button to activate DVD-A page mode, which displays which image or page is Note: currently on-screen (during playback).
  • Page 112 Playback Modes Lexicon DISPLAY MODE (INFO MENU) You can use the remote control number buttons to directly access a title, chapter or to start playback from the desired DISPLAY time. 4. Press the DISPLAY button again to reset the displayed disc time to 0:00.
  • Page 113 Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player SUBTITLE Displays the subtitle languages available on the disc. You can choose the desired subtitle language, or set to Off. A DVD-V can store up to 32 different subtitle languages. TRACKTIME (VCD OR SACD) Displays the elapsed time of the currently playing track.
  • Page 114 Playback Modes Lexicon 4-28...

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting................5-2 Routine Maintenance ..............5-14 Restoring Factory-default Settings ..........5-14...

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    The remote control seems to stop working. lems occur, refer to this section for troubleshooting information or visit www.lexicon.com for additional troubleshooting information 1. Make sure the remote control batteries are correctly inserted and answers to frequently asked questions. If problems persist, con- with the proper polarity.
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting & Maintenance RT-20 Universal Disc Player In some cases, the remote control +10 button must be used to 2. Make sure all associated components - particularly display enter values 10 and above. Press the +10 button once for num- devices - are configured with the correct settings.
  • Page 118 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Lexicon 5. The RT-20 is not compatible with all high-definition display Still frame images shake. devices. In some cases, this connection might produce video Set the Pause Mode parameter to Field. When this parameter is set artifacts in the picture.
  • Page 119 Troubleshooting & Maintenance RT-20 Universal Disc Player 6. Clean the loaded disc. 2. Make sure the loaded disc allows audio downmixing. Discs such as DVD-As that do not allow audio downmixing always 7. Clean the RT-20 audio output connectors, the associated com- output multi-channel audio, even when the Audio Out parame- ponent audio input connectors, and the audio cable plugs to ter is set to 2 Channel.
  • Page 120 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Lexicon The RT-20 automatically downsamples digital audio sources Dialog sounds muffled. with high sample rates. 1. If the RT-20 has a stereo audio output connection, set the 1. Set the AUDIO SETUP 1 menu PCM Down Sample parameter Audio Out parameter to 2 Channel.
  • Page 121 Troubleshooting & Maintenance RT-20 Universal Disc Player patible with Dolby Digital sources and to PCM if the associated PLAYBACK OPERATION component is not compatible with Dolby Digital sources. See “Setup Menu: AUDIO SETUP 1” on page 3-6 for more informa- tion.
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Lexicon 3. Close the disc menu (if applicable). Pressing the Play button Playback activates for the selected SACD track, but the output might not activate playback when the disc menu is open on format is incorrect. the on-screen display.
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting & Maintenance RT-20 Universal Disc Player Playback does not begin from a bookmarked playback time on 2. All Setup menu parameters are reset to their factory-default set- the loaded disc. ting when a power failure (such as a power cord disconnect) occurs or factory-default settings are restored.
  • Page 124 3. Set the Screen Saver parameter to Off. Test Tones automatically The Parental Lock and Rating Level controls are not available. mute when the Lexicon screen saver appears on the on-screen Make sure the Parental Lock Password control has been used to display.
  • Page 125 Troubleshooting & Maintenance RT-20 Universal Disc Player Not all HDMI TV Aspect ratios are available in the OTHERS 2. Make sure a disc format that includes a disc menu is loaded. SETUP menu. SACDs, CD-R/RWs (except those that include MP3 tracks), and Audio CDs do not include disc menus.
  • Page 126 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Lexicon The remote control AUDIO button cannot be used to select an 2. The disc menu may not allow selection of the desired camera audio track. angle. 1. Make sure a DVD-V, Video CD, or MP3 recorded with two or more audio tracks is loaded.
  • Page 127 3. Contact an authorized Lexicon dealer. 6. Use the remote control buttons to select HDMI RESET. 4. Contact Lexicon Customer Service at 781-280-0300 or 7. Press the remote control ENTER button to activate. www.lexicon.com. 8. “SURE” will be on the front panel display. Press the remote control ENTER button to reset.

  • Page 128: Routine Maintenance

    The RT-20 lens should not become dirty or damaged from regular use. 2. If the RT-20 is powered off, proceed to step 3. If the RT-20 is However, if malfunction occurs, contact an authorized Lexicon dealer for powered on, press the front panel On/Off button to power the assistance.

  • Page 129: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications ................A-2 Declaration of Conformity............A-3 Installation Worksheet ..............A-4...

  • Page 130: Specifications

    Appendix Lexicon SPECIFICATIONS Audio Output Connectors Video Output Connectors Analog 4 Stereo (RCA) pairs for Front L/R (2 pairs), Surround L/R, Center and Subwoofer Component • 1 RCA (Y, Pb, Pr) Digital • 1 AES/EBU (XLR), 1 coaxial (RCA), and 1 optical (Toslink) •...

  • Page 131: Declaration Of Conformity

    Rack Mounting Optional brackets are available for mounting the RT-20 Type of Equipment: Disc Player in a standard 19-inch equipment rack Model: Lexicon RT-20 Remote Control • Hand-held, infrared remote control unit • Requires 2 AA batteries (alkaline batteries recom- Date:...

  • Page 132: Installation Worksheet

    Appendix Lexicon INSTALLATION WORKSHEET AUDIO SETUP 2 SETTING LANGUAGE SETUP SETTING Super Audio CD OSD Language Player Mode DVD Menu Language CD Play Back Audio Language DTS Down Mix Subtitle Language Audio DCR Super Audio CD Play AUDIO SETUP 1...
  • Page 133 Appendix RT-20 Universal Disc Player INSTALLATION WORKSHEET (continued) VIDEO ADJUST SETTING Progressive Motion VIDEO SETUP SETTING TV Aspect Component Out Sharpness High Pause Mode Sharpness Mid Back Ground Detail Screen Saver Brightness TV System Contrast Chroma Level OTHERS SETUP SETTING Chroma Delay On Screen Display Gamma...
  • Page 134 Appendix Lexicon INSTALLATION WORKSHEET (continued) HDMI OPTIONS SETTING Resolution Format TV Aspect Audio LANGUAGE SETUP SETTING OSD Language DVD Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language...

  • Page 135: Index

    Index Numerics 1080i (1125i) 3-30 battery installation, remote control 1-9 D/A Conversion A-2 1080i resolution 3-30 Bitstream Declaration of Conformity A-3 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen) 3-18, 3-19 Dolby Digital Out setting 3-7 Default Test Tone Setting 3-14 2 Channel setting 3-8 DTS Out setting 3-7 Detail Parameter 3-37 4:3 aspect ratio (standard) 3-18, 3-19...
  • Page 136 Index Lexicon DVD-A compatibility requirements 1-5 HDMI TV Aspect DVD-R/RW compatibility requirements 1-5 16:9 Squeeze 3-31 navigating disc menus 2-15, 3-2 DVD-V 16:9 Wide 3-31 Next Button 2-16 compatibility requirements 1-5 4:3 L-Box 3-31 Number button(s) 2-14 display indicator 2-5...
  • Page 137 Index RT-20 Universal Disc Player playing disc(s) 1-10 Remote Control Setting Speaker Sizes 3-11 playing MP3 files 1-10 arrow buttons 2-15 Setting Variable Output Levels 3-14 Possible Distance Settings 3-13 Battery Installation 1-9 Setup Possible Gain Settings 3-14 Operation Considerations 2-13 Button 2-15, 3-2 Possible Test Tone Settings 3-14 Overview 2-13...
  • Page 138 Index Lexicon Test Tone YcbCr-1 (4:4:4) 3-30 icon 3-15 YcbCr-2 (4:2:2) 3-30 parameters 3-15 THD + Noise A-2 Top Menu Button 2-15 Zoom Button 2-17 tracks, SACD 3-16 trigger input connector 2-7, 2-8 trigger input switch 2-7, 2-9 troubleshooting 5-2...

  • Page 139: Limited Warranty

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register this product within 15 days of purc To do so, complete and return this card or re online at www.lexicon.com. Retain the sales rece proof of coverage. LIMITED WARRANTY Mrs. Miss Single Married Divorced Widowed First Name...

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