RCA RTD315W important safety instructions Ventilation, For your safety, Service information

FCC Information

FCC Information

Important Information

user manual

RTD315W

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Ventilation

You must adequately ventilate the product. Make sure there is adequate space around

ventilation. See diagram.

7 cm

10 cm 10 cm

7 cm

10 cm

This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.

SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Important battery information

new and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

observe the polarities indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace only with

echarge them.

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.

Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.

CAUTION

controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

open covers and do not repair yourself.

liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

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

WARNING

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferebce by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

For your safety

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other)

and onlts into AC power outlets one way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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 OPER ABLE DURING INTENDED USE . IN ORDER TO DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM MAINS COMPLETELY, THE MAINS PLUG SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET COMPLETELY.

Important Safety Instructions

Please read and save for future reference

Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as

placed on the apparatus.

• 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

DVD Home Theater System

AUDIO IN

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the time.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This Home Theater has earned the ENERGY STAR.

electrician to change the outlet, or use a

safety feature.

Removing the power plug is the only way to completely remove power from your product. Make sure the power plug remains easily accessible.

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.

Service information

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.

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

Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product.

technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam.

DVD copy protection

In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system, which can be switched on

anhe 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 e for home use only unless otherwis .

authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly

is prohibited.

with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.

•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

	produce heat.
•	Only use attachments/accessories	]

Portable Cart Warning

outlet, consult an electrician for 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.

•Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

•

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

Important Safety Instructions

Connections and Setup

Connections and Setup

Connections and Setup

Additional safety information

•Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

•

product for ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet

vent openings.

•Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the product.

•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

incorrectly, or if all batteries are not replaced at the same time.

B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode

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.

D. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive

•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.

Connecting the antennas

FM75 Ω

White

Antenna

GND

The AM and FM antennas connect to the

Method 2

Component video jacks (Pr, Pb, Y)

•The component video jacks are color-coded green, blue and red.

•Additional component video cables (not supplied) are required to provide best picture 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.

• If your television is a high

unit's progressive scan output to

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.

Connecting AUDIO from external sources such as TV (Aux-In)

Using AUX jack

Connect the AUX jacks from the unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on VCR, TV, Set Top Box or other component.

TV	Set Top Box
VCR		AUDIO OUT
OR	OR

Using AUDIO IN jacks

Connect the Ø3.5mm AUDIO IN jacks on the front panel of the unit to the headphone output on mp3 players.

Notes:

•Ø3.5mm to Ø3.5mm audio cables (not included) are required.

•Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUDIO IN on the remote control to select AUDIO IN mode.

•To listen to the audio input from the connected component, press SOURCE on the main unit or

AUDIO IN on the remote control to select the AUDIO IN mode.

Suggest using Ø3.5mm

Positioning speakers

3
	1
	2
	1
3	4

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Front speaker placement

For best results, follow the speaker placement below.

Alignment

Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or slightly behind (B) (the left and right speakers), but not ahead of them.

Connections and Setup

AM and FM terminals on the system’s back panel. They must be hooked up in order to

get the highest possible video resolution. Set the Progressive Scan option in the

Audio

AUDIO IN jack for mp3 player and AUX IN jacks

1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)

Front speakers carry primarily music and

receive clear reception.

Video menu to On.

• If one of the devices is not working, check

Red cable

for auxillary equippment such

Angle

AB

Accessories provided

AM Loop Antenna

that all the cables have been inserted

AUX IN White

as DVD, VCR or PC.

2. Center

Place the left and right speakers to form a

45-degree angle with your favorite viewing

+	-
+	-

Remote control and	Left and right	Center speaker	Subwoofer	Left and right
2 AAA batteries	front speakers			Surround

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 (VIDEO)

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.

Connecting to your TV (via HDMI input)

Connecting the speakers

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.

Front Speakers

Center Speaker

Right Left

In surround mode, the center speaker carries most of the dialog as well as music and

It should be set between the left and right speakers.

3. Surround (Rear Speakers)

The surround speakers’ overall sound balance should be as close as possible to the front speakers. Proper placement is vital to

position to duplicate the soundtrack mixer’s perspective.

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.

								Speakers
One Pig-Tail	Composite			One external AM
antenna wire	Video Cable			loop antenna
Things to consider before you		•	The humidity		of	the	room	should	not
connect
			exceed 75%. If you have to use the unit
• Ensure that the mains supply in your house			outdoors, do not expose it to rain or
			splashing water. The apparatus should not
sticker located on the back of your unit.			be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
• Install your unit horizontally, away from any			objects	led	with	liquids, such as vases,
			should be placed on the apparatus.
stron		• Moving the unit from a cold place to a
The components of this unit are sensitive to			warm one can cause condensation on some
heat. The maximum ambient temperature			components inside the unit. Let the
should not exceed 35°C/95°F.			condensation disappear on its own before
• Leave enough space around the unit to allow			turning the unit on again.
adequate ventilation: 10 cm/4 inches on either		•	Before	moving	the	unit,	make	sure the	disc
side and above the top, and 5 cm/2 inches at			tray is empty.
the rear.

Method 2	TV	Interface. HDMI transfers digital audio and			or Black Striped
					Green/Grey
		uncompressed digital video on a single cable.		Purple/Grey
		Press the HDMI button on the remote control to		or Black Striped						Red/Grey	White/Grey
	Method 1	change output signals as follows: 480p, 720p,								or Black
											or Black Striped
		1080i and 1080p.								Striped
Component			Subwoofer					SPEAKERS
video cable	Video				SR	SL	SUB	CEN	FR	FL
	cable	TV			4		3		4		Insert
Green
Blue			HDMI
Red	AUX IN
		To HDMI									Press
		input

Grey or

Blue/Grey or

Method 1

Black Striped

Black Striped

HDMI cable

Composite video jack (yellow)

To HDMI

(not supplied)

• The basic video jack is color-coded yellow.

Release

output

• Video cable (yellow) is supplied for the

Rear Speakers

connection for good picture quality.

(SurroundSound)

• Connect

the video

OUT jack

on

the

receiver

AUX IN

to the

IN jack

on

your

TV

so

the video

Note: When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities (“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver.

content

goes

from the

receiver

to the

HDMI

For example, red wire to red terminal on the receiver) of speaker wires and terminals match. If the cords are

screen.

reversed, the sound will be distorted. Do not let the speaker wires touch each other, it will damage the speaker.

establish

4. Subwoofer

A subwoofer is designed to reproduce

powerful low bass ects (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.

A

B

Connections and Setup

Overview of Controls

Overview of Controls

Playing Discs - Basic Functions

Basic playback operations

Better surround placement		No adjacent walls
		Surround speakers can go on stands facing
Location
		each other to approximate sidewall mounting
If possible, place surround speakers	to either	(A), or to the sides or rear of the viewing area,
side of the listening area, not behind it.		aimed upwards; they can go right	on the
Height		ably, a few feet	oor
		such as on end tables (B).
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3
feet above viewers. This helps to minimize
Aiming
Aim surround speakers straight across the
room, not down at viewers, to help	create a

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,

Alternative Surround Placement

adjust

the

level

controls until each channel

plays at the same loudness level.

Rear wall

Level

adjustment

and surround

channel

If rear wall mounting

is the

only choice,

aim

level expectation

the speakers

at each

other

(A),

towards

the

Even though you adjust the surround channel

front (B)

or

towards

the

sidewalls

(C,

D).

to be as loud as the others on the test signal,

Experiment

with placement

until

sounds seem

on

actual

program

material

the

surround

to surround

you, rather

than

come

from

channel is

adjust

the surround level; program

behind you.

producers use surround for subtle atmospherics

and ambience, and only rarely for special

Overview of Controls : Front panel controls

output levels (among soft/balanced/

Starts/pause

Adjusts the

Switches the

playing a disc.

volume.

strong/powerful).

DVD Home Theater System

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN jacks -

Selects the input sources.

Opens and closes

Press repeatedly to select:

connects audio

the disc tray.

Stops disc

• DVD – to watch DVD videos

devices.

playback.

• TUNER – to listen to the radio

• AUX (rear) / AUDIO IN(front)

– to listen to the audio input from the connected TV, VCR or Set Top Box.

Remote functions in DVD/CD mode

ON•OFF – S DVD – Selects the DVD mode

TUNER – Selects the TUNER and selects between FM/AM AUDIO IN – Selects the FRONT AUDIO IN mode

AUX – Selects the Auxiliary input (for listening to audio input from connected TV, VCR or SetTop Box)

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 –

– 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 – Select 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 tunrs subtitle

HDMI – Changes video output signals (480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p)

SUBWOOFER – Selects among subwoofer output levels (soft/balance/strong/powerful).

RCR 192 AA4

RANDOM – Turns on/off random playback on CDDA/ wma/jpeg discs.

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. In DVD mode, press the button to select between Dolby Digital and Stereo modes (Dolby ProLogic is available if the input is Dolby 2ch). In the AUX IN / AUDIO IN mode (analog input), press the button to select between Dolby ProLogic and STEREO modes. (Refer to details on Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic.)

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)

Using remote control to navigate through the on-screen menus

Use and OK on the remote control to navigate through the on-screen displays (the DVD player’s menu, the Info Display that appears during playback, or a disc’s menu).

Use on the remote to move through on-screen menus in the direction of the arrow button (e.g., to move right, press >). The arrow buttons are used to highlight an option. Once highlighted, press OK to select the option that is highlighted.

Note:

Insert 2 "AAA"("UM-4"/"R03")

batteries to the remote control prior to use.

Compatible discs

•DVD, DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW

•CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Compatible formats

•DVD, JPEG

•CD, WMA

Regional coding

Your unit has been designed to process regional management information stored on DVD discs. The regional code for your unit is 1 will not play.

Operating the DVD receiver

1.Turn on your television set.

2.Press ON•OFF on the remote or ON/ STANDBY located on the unit’s front panel. Press DVD on the remote control.

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 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

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.

Pause

While the disc is playing, press PAUSE once for freeze frame. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Frame advance

1.Press PAUSE twice. “Step” is displayed.

2.Each time you press PAUSE button, the picture advances one frame.

3.Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

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:

SF 1/ 2 SF 1/ 3 SF 1/ 4 SF 1/ 5

PLAY SF 1/ 7 SF 1/ 6

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 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.

get to the ZOOM OFF option.

Types of menus

•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

TT CH

•Setup menu — Press SETUP to access this menu.

General Setup

Video

HDMI Setup

TV Type

Default

Notes:

•When you press STOP, the unit stores the 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. If the unit is left in STOP mode for more than 5 minutes without any user interaction, a screen saver is activated. At the end of 30 minutes without any

automatically.

The Info Menu

1.Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing to chapter, and time display information.

2.Press INFO again for audio language, subtitles, and camera angle.

3.Press INFO a third time for play mode, bookmark and sleep timer.

4.Use the right/left arrow buttons on the remote to select an icon.

5.Use the up/down buttons to scroll through the options

Note:

INVALID KEY will be displayed if the function you select is not available.

DVD Info Display
Title	Chapter	Time display
TT	CH
Audio language	Subtitles		Camera angle
5 . 1CH			OFF
Play mode	Bookmark		Sleep timer
PLA
CD Info Display
Track		Time display
TRK
Play mode	Bookmark		Sleep timer
PLA