The Info Menu
Title/chapter (DVD)/track (audio CD )
To directly access a title, chapter (DVD) or a track (audio CD), press INFO, press OK. Select the Title(TT), Track(TRK) or Chapter(CH) icon and enter a number directly with the numeric buttons. Press OK
Note: Many discs only have one title.
Time display
To access the Time Display, press INFO on the remote. Press the up/down buttons repeatedly to display:
DVD: Chapter elapsed time, Chapter remaining time, Title elapsed time and Title remaining time.
Audio CD: Track elapsed time, track remaining time, disc elapsed time, disc remaining time.
Audio (DVD)
Some discs have several audio tracks used for
audio formats.
To change the language or audio format during playback:
1.Press the INFO button twice.
2.Use the left/right arrow buttons to select the Audio icon, or press the AUDIO button on the remote control.
3.Choose a language or an audio format with the up/down arrow buttons.
dialog languages or audio formats. When you change the dialog language using the Info menu, it only changes the dialog language of the disc being played. When
language will revert to the one you selected in the Language Setup menu.
Subtitles (DVD)
The Info Menu
Camera angle (DVD)
1.To change the camera angle, press the ANGLE button on the remote or press the INFO button twice and select the Camera angle icon with the left/right buttons.
2.Choose the angle with the up/down arrow buttons.
If the disc was recorded using a single camera angle, this function is not available.
Play mode (all discs except WMA/jpeg)
1.While the disc is playing, press the INFO button twice for CD and three times for DVD.
2.Select the Play Mode icon using the left/ right arrow buttons.
3.Use the up/down arrow buttons to select an option.
• DVD play modes: standard, program, |
repeat, title repeat, chapter repeat. |
Creating a Program List for Program Play Mode (Audio CDs and DVD discs)
create a program list.
1.To create a program list, press the INFO button twice for CD and three times for DVD. Highlight the Play Mode option and press the up arrow to select the Program option.
2.Press OK. The Program screen is displayed.
the number buttons on the remote to enter a track number. As for DVD discs: T stands for Title while C stands for Chapter. As for Audio CDs: T stands for Track.
4.Use the arrow buttons to move to the next spot in the list. Enter the next track number.
5.Continue entering tracks until you have completed your list.
6.Highlight the Play option at the bottom of the screen and press OK or press PLAY to start playback. The program list will play in the order you programmed it.
The Info Menu
To stop program play, press STOP or select Standard from the Play Mode option in the INFO display.
If you want to cancel the list, repeat steps 1 and 2 to select CLEAR and press OK.
Sleep
1.Press INFO twice for CD and three
times for DVD. Select Sleep icon with the left/right arrow buttons.
2.Select one of the available options using
the OK 
Note: This function is not available in AUX/AUDIO IN/TUNER mode.
Introscan (CD)
each track on a CD.
1. Press the INFO button twice, then select |
the Playmode icon with the left/right |
Radio
The unit has a
Manual tuning
1.Connect the FM antenna and the AM loop antenna at the back of the unit. Rotate the AM loop for better reception.
2.Press TUNER.
3.Tune a station by pressing TUNER+/- repeatedly until the desired station is found. Alternatively, you can press and hold the same buttons down for about one second to activate the automatic search function. In this mode the unit will
automatically tune frequencies until it 
station.
4.Repeat step 3 to tune to another radio station.
5.Press TUNER to toggle between FM and AM.
Storing radio stations
The unit can store up to 30 radio stations in its memory. You can enter every single radio station yourself or the unit can store all available radio stations automatically in
Radio
Tips:
•When the FM station broadcasts Stereo sound is found, ST is displayed.
•When you manually tune into a weak FM station, press AUDIO on remote control to switch from Stereo to Mono mode. This will reduce the background noise.
•If there is any interference, change the antenna’s position until ideal sound reception is obtained. TV and other electronic devices could be the cause
of interference, so try to position the antenna away from them.
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“Automatic preset programming”
antenna for better reception and a
AUDIO IN/ AUX IN
TV, VCR or Set Top Box can be connected to AUX input jacks at the back of the unit or AUDIO IN at the front panel so that sound from the auxiliary component comes into the unit and out through the speakers.
Connecting auxiliary components
Refer to “Connecting to external audio sources ” for details on connecting the auxiliary components to the unit.
Selecting AUDIO IN/AUX IN mode
Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUX / AUDIO IN on the remote control to select AUX IN or AUDIO IN mode
Sound output in Aux-In mode
•You may change the surround setting by pressing SURROUND to select between Dolby ProLogic and Stereo modes.
•If the auxiliary audio signal is mono, there is no output from speakers in either Dolby ProLogic or Stereo mode.
To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the start of a title or chapter, press INFO once and press OK, highlight the Time Display icon using the arrow buttons, then enter a time with the number buttons (hh:mm:ss) and press OK.
Note: Time display function may not be available on all discs.
Subtitles as follows:
1.While the disc is playing, press INFO twice, then select the Subtitles icon using the left/right arrow buttons.
2.Select a language using the up/down arrow buttons.
or press SUBTITLE on the remote.
When you change the language of the subtitles using the Info menu, it only applies to the disc currently being played. When you
subtitles will default to the subtitle language you selected in the Languages menu.
This function may not be available on all discs.
Program play mode is only available if a |
program list has been created (see below). |
Repeat mode is only available with discs |
that display elapsed time and remaining |
time. To repeat a sequence between |
points A and B, choose the |
option, and then follow the instructions |
for entering the two points. |
• Audio CD play modes: standard, introscan, |
random, program, repeat |
repeat track. |
4.To stop repeat playback, select the Play Mode icon and use the up/down arrow buttons to choose the Standard option.
Creating a program List for program play mode (WMA CDs)
To use program play mode with a WMA disc,
program up to 16 songs.
1.To create a program list, press the INFO button twice. Highlight the Play Mode option and press the down arrow to select the Program option.
2.Press OK. The Program screen is displayed.
3.The F stands for Folder, and the T stands for Track. Highlight the space below the Folder indicator (F) and use the number buttons to enter the desired folder number.
4.Use the arrow buttons to move to the space beneath the Track indicator (T). Use the number buttons to enter the track number
5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have completed your list.
6.Highlight the Play option at the bottom of the screen and press OK or press PLAY to start playback. The program list will play in the order you programmed it.
| arrow buttons. |
2. | Press the up/down arrow buttons to select |
| the INTRO option and press OK to start |
| IntroScan. |
3. | Press STOP to stop Introscan, and press |
| PLAY to resume normal playback. |
Bookmark (DVD and audio CD)
1.Press INFO twice for CD and three
times for DVD. Select the Bookmark icon with the left/right buttons, and press OK.
2. 
Press OK to set the bookmark. The book mark is saved and is indicated by the
bookmarks on a disc.
3.To start playback from a bookmark, press the PLAY button on the remote.
4.To delete a bookmark, highlight it and press CLEAR.
Note: This function is only 
available with discs whose elapsed time or remaining time appears in the Info menu.
ascending order.
Automatic preset programming
1.Press TUNER to enter the Tuner mode.
2.Press and hold TUNER for two seconds to start automatic preset programming.
3.Radio frequencies will be browsed and radio stations stored automatically. When all the available radio stations are stored or all 30 memory locations are full, the auto preset programming function
will stop.
Manual preset
1.Tune to a radio station (see “Manual tuning” for details).
2.Press MEMORY. While the Program Preset
preset number using the numeric buttons, then press MEMORY to store it.
Retrieving preset stations
1.Press TUNER to enter the Tuner mode.
2.Press CH +/- to search up or down for the preset stations or directly press the numeric buttons.
WMA Files and jpeg Files
compresses recorded music. The main advantage of the mp3/WMA format is that
they have a resolution of less than 2 megapixels.
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, then press OK button. The list of songs or pictures in the folder are listed in numerical order on the right side of the screen.
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 the up/down arrow buttons to select a
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subfolders contained in the same folder. The unit then plays the contents of the folders at the same level as the folder
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subfolders located in the same folder. You can set the amount of time a picture remains on the screen in the General Setup menu.
WMA Files and jpeg Files
The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu
Additional Information
Additional Information
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 INFO to display the Info menu during
playing, press INFO 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 Folder, Repeat Disc and Repeat Track), and press OK.
6. 
music or slide show stops and the disc’s contents are displayed again.
7. Press STOP to end playback.
There are four options in the main setup menu: General Setup, Language Setup, Audio Setup and Video Setup.
Press SETUP to bring up the main menu. Select one of the menu icons across the top of the screen using the left/right arrow buttons. The menu’s options are displayed on the left side of the screen. Press the right arrow button to move to the option’s choices on the right. Press SETUP if you want to exit setup.
General Setup
General Setup |
Video
HDMI Setup
TV Type
Default
Default
This option allows you to return the unit’s settings to the original factory settings. Any changes you have made to the unit’s settings will be reverted back to the original settings
IMPORTANT!
Once Progressive Scan has been activated, an image will only be visible on a progressive scan TV or monitor. If you choose this option and you don’t have a progressive scan TV or monitor, you may get a picture with incorrect color or no color
Language Setup
With this menu, you can set the language for unit menus, dialog, subtitles and the disc menus.
If you chose “English” during initial
English, and so is the language of the dialogs (if this language is available on the disc).
Language Setup |
Subtitles
Select the subtitle language using up/down arrow buttons and press OK.
To change the language of the subtitles during playback, press INFO twice for DVD and use the left/right arrow buttons to highlight the Subtitle icon. Press the up/down arrow buttons or the SUBTITLE button on the remote to select a subtitle language.
Disc Menu
To change the language of the disc menus, select the language using the up/down arrow buttons and press OK.
The language you select will only be displayed if the disc is programmed with that language.
Notes:
• | If the selected language is not available on |
| a disc, the disc’s language will be used |
| instead. |
• | If the language chosen is available, it is |
| automatically selected when you |
Night Mode
You can use this function to control the
It improves the quality of the sound track at a low volume, and quiets the loudest sounds. You can choos
Distance
Basic settings have been preset for the speakers included with your unit. However, to suit the acoustic conditions in your listening
room and to make the sound more 
ctive, you may need to delay the signal coming from some of the speakers. Channel delay compensates for center or surround speakers that are closer to the listening position than the front speakers.
1. | Highlight a distance option using the up/ |
| down arrow buttons. |
| • Center (CT Distance) |
| • Surround (SL/SR Distance) |
2. | Press the right arrow button to move to the |
| default distance. |
3. | Press the up/down arrow buttons to adjust |
Troubleshooting
The unit does not switch on.
•Make sure it is plugged in.
•Press the ON•OFF button on the remote control or the ON/STANDBY button on the front of the unit.
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when it is in STOP mode for more than 30 minutes without any user intervention. Switch it on again.
•It might be impossible to read the disc.
•Insert the disc with the printed side facing up.
•Check that the disc can actually be played by this device .
•Check that the disc’s regional code matches the unit’s regional code. This unit’s regional code is 1.
•Clean the disc.
There is no picture.
•
The remote control does not work or works only intermittently.
•Check that batteries are inserted or change them.
•Aim the remote control at the unit. The infrared beam must not be blocked or interrupted.
•Check that the remote control is
trying to operate with it.
The subtitles do not appear.
•Check that the DVD disc provides subtitles.
•Refer to the section on how to display subtitles.
The disc menu language is not the correct one.
•The disc menu language has not been set up.
•The language of your choice is not available on the disc .
•This unit is for domestic use only and must not be used for industrial purposes.
•Total or partial copying of recordings protected by copyright legislation, without the explicit permission of the holder of the rights, contravenes current legislation.
sale or any other business purpose constitutes or could constitute a violation of copyright law.
Cleaning
•Use a soft, dry, clean cloth. Regularly dust the vents at the back or sides.
•Using solvents, abrasive or
•If an object or liquid enters inside the unit, unplug it immediately and have it checked by an authorized servicer or service center.
Handling and caring for discs
• | Handle your discs with care. Hold the disc |
| the hole. |
• | Insert the disc with the label facing up (for |
Notes:
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playback simultaneously.
•The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to
disc. If nothing is displayed after a few
another disc.
•Before inserting a disc, make sure it is compatible with the unit.
Video
Progressive Function provides high quality
pictures with less | ckering. Turn on |
Progressive Scan if you used the Component Video jacks of the unit to connect a TV or monitor compatible with a progressive
scan signal.
Select
HDMI Setup
This lets you select the resolution of the player's output according to the connected
•Supported HD JPEG mode: 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
TV Type
Depending on the format of the DVD disc, you can choose the picture format (aspect
ratio) best suited to the format of your TV screen:
•4:3 PS: reproduces a 4:3 picture without distortion
•4:3 LB: gives best reproduction of pictures recorded in this format (i.e. with horizontal bands at the top and bottom of the screen) or in 16:9.
•16:9 (widescreen): reproduces 16:9 format
Player Menu |
Audio |
Subtitles |
Disc Menu |
1.Select the Language Setup icon in the main menu using the left/right
arrow buttons.
2.Select one of the options using the up/ down arrow buttons.
3.Press the right arrow button to move to the language choices.
4.Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the language of your choice and press OK.
Player Menu
Select the language of player menus and press OK.
Audio
Select the dialog language using up/down arrow buttons and press OK.
To change the Audio language during playback, press INFO twice for DVD and use
the left/right arrow buttons to highlight the Audio icon.
Press the up/down arrow buttons or AUDIO on the remote control to select audio language.
display the subtitles or press SUBTITLE |
on the remote control. Otherwise, the |
subtitle language indicated on the disc |
is selected. |
Audio Setup
You can adapt your unit to other equipment and access spe
Setup menu.
1.Select the Audio Setup icon in the main menu using the left/right
arrow buttons.
2.Select an option using the up/down arrow buttons. Press the right arrow to move to the option’s choices.
| Audio Setup |
Night | Mode |
Center Delay | |
Rear Delay | |
Test Tone | |
the distance. |
Test Tone
This function is used to test the speaker setting. A short noise comes successively from each speaker.
Video Setup
1.Select the Video icon in the main menu using the left/right arrow buttons.
2.Select a menu option using the up/down arrow buttons and press OK.
Video Setup |
Brightness |
Contrast |
Saturation |
Slide Time |
Slide Time
The Slide Time option lets you select the amount of time a picture is displayed in a slide show. The choices are 5 seconds, 10 seconds, or 15 seconds.
•Check you have switched on the TV set.
•Check the connections
•Select the AV input assigned to the unit on the TV.
•Replace the HDMI cable with a better one. Bad HDMI cable can cause data lost.
•Press HDMI key on remote handset several
The picture is of poor quality (with snow or lines).
•Check the connections
There is no sound or the sound is of poor quality.
•Check the connections
•Make sure the speakers are connected.
•Make sure the MUTE function is not on.
No surround sound.
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Setup menu (See Positioning speaker or Audio Setup).
Precautions
Use
•If your unit has been stored in a cool place for any length of time, during a journey for example, wait for about 2 hours before using it.
•The openings located on the top and bottom are for ventilation and must not be obstructed.
•During thunderstorms, we recommend that you isolate the unit from the electrical supply so that it is not damaged by electrical or electromagnetic surges.
•This unit is designed for continuous use.
does not disconnect it from the mains supply. To completely isolate the equipment, remove the plug from the mains jack as some components remain connected to the electrical supply.
•If you notice any burning or smoke, disconnect the unit immediately to avoid any risk of electrocution.
•Do not attempt to look inside the unit through the disk tray opening or any other opening. You may be electrocuted or exposed to laser radiation.
a |
• Place the disc properly into the tray in the |
allotted holder. |
• Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary, |
always wiping from the centre to |
the edge. |
• Always put discs back in their cases after |
use and store in a vertical position. |
• Do not close the tray with two discs in it |
or with a disc not sitting correctly in |
the holder. |
• Do not play cracked, chipped or warped |
discs nor try to repair them with adhesive |
tape or glue. |
• Do not write on a disc. |
• Do not move the unit when a disc is |
being played. |
• Do not scratch discs or store them in |
places exposed to direct sunlight, high |
humidity or high temperatures. |
• Do not use aerosol cleaners, benzene, |
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. |
Additional Information
Compatible Formats
In order to ensure playback, discs must conform with DVD or CD standards. This unit may not play some
recording formats, software used and disc types.
Digital video discs - 12 cm, single or double sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high density optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of digital signals.
DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Most 
DVD+RW discs (rewritable), depending 
on the DVD writer and discs used. Recordings using
However, depending on the condition of the
playing a
If the disc is not recognized after a period of
120 seconds, remove the disc, and insert it again
•Do not use its full capacity.
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•Use reliable,
•Close all other applications on the computer to ensure reliable
Additional Information
•Do not record
cannot be read by this unit.
IMPORTANT!
The above recommendations do not guarantee that the unit will play mp3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. Certain technologies and
on your unit (i.e. degraded sound quality and in some cases, inability of the unit to
Sound Enhancement Systems
This receiver is equipped with several
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the
Dolby Prologic
The Pro Logic mode uses the
play both stereo and Dolby Pro Logic program source, such as TV and VCR.
Additional Information
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total Harmonic Distortion Rear Channels: 32 Watts/channel (1kH, 4Ω)
Front and Center Channel: 32 Watts per channel (1kHz, 4Ω)
Subwoofer Channel: 40 Watts (100Hz, 3Ω)
Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode: 200 Watts
Muting Attenuation: 70 dB
Frequency Response: 200Hz – 20KHz/3dB, 1KHz ref.
Subwoofer Frequency Response: 20Hz –
Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB (Dolby Digital)
AM Tuner Section:
Frequency Response: 2kHz
Usable Sensitivity: 3000uV/m @ S/N 20dB
Signal to Noise: 38dB
IF Rejection: 35dB
FM Tuner Section:
Frequency Response: 15kHz
Quieting: 24dB
Signal to Noise: 62dB(stereo) / 65dB(mono)
IF Rejection: 70dB
Dimensions (H x W x D mm) :
Unit: 66 x 430 x 240
Front Speakers: 112 x 88.4 x 88.2
Center Speaker: 112 x 88.4 x 88.2
Rear Speakers: 112 x 88.4 x 88.2
Subwoofer: 307 x 145.1 x 255
Limited Warranty
Your Responsibility
1)You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase.
2)These warrantie
ctive only if the product is purchased and operated in the U.S.A. or Canada.
3)Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided with the
product, or to product which has been altered or 
without authorization of AVC, or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.
Out of Warranty
In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please contact our Customer Support Center at
www.1800customersupport.com/RCA
Hours:
Important: You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the return of product to our Product Returns Center.
All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and 
for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above.
discs must be made in Video DVD
mode. Recordings using DVD+RW discs must
be made in accordance with the s
ations for DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB capacity.
Audio CDs
Audio CDs (12 cm).
CD-R, CD-RW
Most
(depending on the write software).
R WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for
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format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet WMA 
ompatible with Microsoft’s DOS and Windows, as well as with Apple Mac.
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and should end with the “.wma” extension. General name format: Title.wma
When composing your title, use 10 characters or or less, no spaces, and avoid the use of special
characters including (. , / , \, =, +).
•The total number of 
on a disc should be less than 400.
•Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kB/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording WMA 
les. Sound quality with
WMA 
basically depends on the rate of compression/ decompression you choose. Obtaining audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to WMA format, of at least 128 kB/sec. Choosing
higher rates, such as 192 kB/sec or more, only rarely produces even better sound
quality. Conver
th sampling rates below 128 kB/sec. will not be played
the “.jpg” extension. Files without the “.jpg” extension will not be able to be read by the unit
on your computer.
(Windows Media Audio) format. Please follow all the recommendations for
You can use this mode with any stereo program source (such as VCR/TV) to enjoy
Dolby Digital
The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides better sound quality and a more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround. This unit is equipped with Dolby Digital
four channels (Front Left, Front Right, Centre and Rear ) are used, the new system provides stereo separation of the rear speakers (Rear- Right,
Limited Warranty (U.S.)
AVC MULTIMEDIA(“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to
One Year Parts & Labor Warranty
AVC products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and products, at AVC ’ssole discretion.
During a period of one year from the 
ctive warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty
service in the Untied States, you mu
call our Customer Support Center at
arranty date. Such replacement parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs.
The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.
Packaging and Shipping Instruction
When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated. by AVC
With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall AVC be liable for consequential or incidental damages.
No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or any state thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase. This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law.
This warranty gives you spe
legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary, from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, when an action may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you.
For more information on other products and services, please visit our web site at www.1800customersupport.com/RCA
Important: Also keep your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase.
Model no | Product name |
Type of set | |
Serial no | Invoice no |
Date purchased | Dealer name |
FORSERVICEANDREPAIR,PLEASEVISIT | www.1800customersupport.com/RCA |
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cations and external appearance are subject to change without notice.
printed in China
properly.