Home Theater Direct RTD209 manual Mp3/WMA Files and Jpeg Files

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Mp3/WMA Files and JPEG Files

Playing mp3/WMA Files or displaying JPEG Files

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.

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JPEG files are image files. Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 2 megapixels.

Note: 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 player.

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.

[ \ ]008_AP-1.MP3

 

01 . \

01 . 008_ AP~1

02 . \

02 . D_MEME~1

03 . \

03 . SKINNY~1

 

04 . WEWILL~1

[ \ ]LOUIS.JPG

 

01 . \

01 . LOUIS

02 . JPEG

02 . CHESTER

 

03 . SCRATCH

 

04 . HAPPY

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.

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 file: the player begins playing the selected file, then all the files and subfolders contained in the same folder. The player then plays the contents of the folders at the same level as the folder containing the file selected at the start.

JPEG file: the player 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 25).

Note: 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.

5.Press the INFO button to display the Info menu during playback. Mp3/WMA file: with the disc playing, press the INFO button 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 Track, Repeat Folder, Repeat Disc), and press OK.

6.When the player 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.

Note: Mp3/WMA files and JPEG files could not playback simultaneously.

Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.

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Contents Home Theater User’s Guide FCC Information For Your SafetyTable of Contents DVD copy protection Connections and SetupAccessories provided Things to consider before you connectAM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna Connections and SetupConnecting the Antennas Front panel controlsComponent video cables Pr, Pb, Y not included Video cablesAudio cables not included Composite video cable includedPositioning speakers Connecting the speakersSubwoofer Preferred surround placement Front speaker placementMagnetic shielding Channel balance Level adjustment and surround channel Level expectationTest tone/Channel balance No adjacent wallsNavigating through menus Remote ControlRemote control Remote control functions in DVD/CD modeInserting batteries in the remote control Remote ControlRemote control functions in Tuner mode Using the remote to Navigate through On-Screen MenusPlaying Discs Basic Functions Basic Playback Operations Setup menu Press the Setup button to access this menuPlaying Discs Basic Functions Types of MenusVariable slow motion Accelerated playPause Frame advanceVCD Info Display Using the Info menuInfo Menu DVD Info DisplayInfo Menu Creating a Program List for Program Play Mode mp3 CDs Play mode all discs except mp3/WMA/JPEGIntroScan CD Bookmark DVD and audio CDSleep PBC Playback Control VCDPlaying mp3/WMA Files or displaying Jpeg Files Mp3/WMA Files and Jpeg FilesRadio Manual TuningStoring radio stations USB and mp3 Player Connecting or Disconnecting USB devices to the Main UnitConnecting or Disconnecting the mp3 Player to the Main Unit USB/mp3 Playback FeaturesCD Ripping Mp3 Player Insert battery into the playerGeneral Controls Mp3 player Current selection shows briefly on the display Check for Updates Frequently Asked QuestionsPlay modes Press the DSP button repeatedly to select among DSP modesGeneral Setup Setup MenuPassword Setup Menu Distance Speaker SetupNight Mode VideoSubtitles Language SetupPlayer Menu AudioMake sure the filename is valid see page 31 Troubleshooting Main UnitUse the super password Additional InformationCheck connection between your unit and the computer Troubleshooting mp3 PlayerBattery may be inserted incorrectly Additional InformationHandling and caring for discs PrecautionsCleaning UseVCD Video Compact Disc Disc Formats you can playDVD-Video Mp3 filesDolby Digital Jpeg filesWMA files Sound Enhancement SystemsLimited Warranty If you purchased your product outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Product RegistrationThomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis, in 46290a

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