RCA RTD3136 Connecting auxiliary components, Selecting Audio in / Digital in / AUX in mode

Basic Playback Operations DVD Programmable Memory Playing CDs Playing Jpeg Files AUDIO IN/DIGITAL IN/AUX IN The Setup Menu

Repeating a specific title/chapter (DVD)

While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button on the remote control repeatedly to select Repeat Title or Repeat Chapter.

The current title / chapter is played repeatedly.

Resuming normal DVD playback

While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the Repeat Off indicator displays on the screen.

For the CD playback, please see Playing CDs.

Repeating a specific section

You can play a specific section repeatedly.

1.While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B button at the beginning of the section you want to play repeatedly (“Rep A-” is displayed).

2.Press the REPEAT A-B button again at the end of the section (“Rep A-B” is displayed).

3.The unit will immediately begin replaying your selection.

You can combine your favorite titles/chapters and play them in the order you determine.

1.Press the MEMORY button.

2.Use or button to select the title you want, then press the OK button on the remote control to confirm.

3.Use or button to select the chapter you want, then press the OK button on the remote control to confirm.

4.Use button to move the cursor to the top of the chapter list and press the OK button to return to Title window. Then repeat steps 2 to 3 to add additional titles and chapters.

5.Press the PLAY button to start the programmed playback.

	Program
T i t l e 1	1	2
	3	4
T i t l e 2
	5	6
T i t l e 3	7	8
T i t l e 4	9	10
T i t l e 5	11	12
T i t l e 6	13	14
	15	16

Make sure that a disc you want to play is compatible with this unit.

1.Place a CD with the printed side facing up.

2.Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

A list of folders/files will appear on the screen.

3.To stop playback, press STOP.

Play modes for CD

When playing CDs, you are able to modify the Play Modes through the Toolkit which appears on the right in the window. Press / button on the remote control to navigate between the left/ right windows and or button on the remote control to select files/tracks or play mode items. Then press the OK button. Please refer to below steps to playback files/tracks in the Program view list:

1.	Select Edit mode in the Toolkit then press OK
	button to start edit mode.
2.	Select a file/track or more files/tracks you want
	in the original view list with the OK button.
3.	Select Add to program in the Toolkit then

The Toolkit has the following play mode items:

•	Repeat (Off/Single/All):
	Off: Resumes normal playback.
	Single: Repeats the current track/file.
	All: Repeats all files on the current folder or all
	tracks on the disc.
•	Mode (Normal/Random/Music Intro):
	Normal: Resumes normal playback.
	Random: Playbacks track/file in random order.
	Music Intro: Only playback the first 10 seconds
	of all tracks on the disc.
• Edit mode: Program operation works only when
	"Edit mode" is selected.
• Program view: To view tracks/files in the
	"Program view" list. It is disabled when the
	"Program view" list is empty.
• Add to program: Add files/tracks to the "Program
	view" list. It is disabled if the "Edit mode" item is
	not selected.
• Browser view: To view files/tracks in the original
	view list.
•	Clear program: Delete the files/tracks in the
	Program view list. Select a file/track or more you

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

1.Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.

2.Place a disc that contains JPEG files and close the disc tray.

A list of folders/files will appear on the screen.

Press or button to select your desired file, and then press OK or PLAY button to start playback.

Press the STOP button to display a folder list.

Magnifying image

Press ZOOM repeatedly to enlarge the image in 3 levels ( 1, 2 and 3).

•	Press / / / buttons to view a different part
	of the image. You may move the image from the
	center position to UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT
	direction. When you reach the edge of the
	image, the display will not shift anymore in that
	direction.
•	Resuming normal playback
	To turn ZOOM off, press the ZOOM repeatedly

TV, VCR or Set Top Box can be connected to AUX IN/OPTICAL DIGITAL IN 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 “Getting sound from external sources such as TV” for details on connecting the auxiliary components to the unit.

Selecting AUDIO IN / DIGITAL IN / AUX IN mode

Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUDIO IN

/DIGITAL / AUX IN on the remote control to select AUDIO IN, DIGITAL IN or AUX IN mode.

Sound output in AUX IN mode (or AUDIO IN/DIGITAL IN mode)

• If you wish to change the Surround Sound

setting from 5.1 Surround to Stereo (not

recommended), please see Surround-Aux In/

Surround-Audio In/Surround-Digital In setting

on page 16.

To access the Setup Menu you must first be in DVD Mode.

There are four options in the main setup menu: Language Setup, Video Setup, Audio Setup and Default.

LANGUAGE SETUP

With this menu, you can set the language for Player Menu, Subtitle, Audio and Disc Menu.

If you chose “English” during initial set-up, any menus generated by the disc are in English, and so is the language of the dialogs (if this language is available on the disc).

Player Menu

	Espanol
	Deutsch
Disc Menu	Italiano
	Svenska
	Portuguese

Default

VIDEO SETUP

It allows you to set video mode for the TV Shape, View Mode, Video out and Smart Picture.

TV Shape
Video out
Smart Picture	: Standard

Default

1.	Press the SETUP button.
2.	Press	or to select Video.
3.	Press	button, then press	or	to select
	desired	option (TV Shape, View Mode, Video
	out and Smart Picture).
4.	Press	button, then press	or	button to
	make adjustments, press the OK button.
5.	Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to adjust other

Resuming normal DVD playback

While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B button until the RepAB Off indicator displays on the screen.

Notes

•A-B repeat can only be used within the same title. If the start and end of the section to be repeated are in different titles, A-B repeat is cancelled.

•The A-B repeat function does not operate in scenes where different camera angles are recorded.

P l a y C l e a r C l e a r A l l

Changing the programmed selections

1.Press the MEMORY button.

2.Press button to select “Clear”, then press the OK button to clear them one by one.

3.Follow above steps 1-4 to program the new title and chapter.

Resuming normal playback

1.Press the MEMORY button.

2.Press button to select “Clear All”, then press the OK button. All the programs will be cleared.

3.Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

Notes

•Some discs may not permit memory playback operation.

•To exit the Program menu, press the MEMORY button.

•The programmed selections will be cleared when you open the disc tray or turn off the unit.

	press OK . " " will disappear from the screen.
	It means that the files/tracks you have selected
	already added into the program view list.
4.	Select Program view in the Toolkit then press OK
	to open the files/tracks in the Program view list
	that you already selected in step 2.
5.	Press PLAY to playback all files/tracks in the
	Program view list.

want to delete in full stop mode (press STOP

twice). " " will appear besides the deleted file/

track. Select Clear program and then press OK .

It is disabled if the Edit mode is not selected.

Note

The program will be deleted if disc tray is opened.

until the is displayed.

Rotate an image

Press the ANGLE button repeatedly. The image will rotate in the clockwise direction as follows:

Notes

•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 unit.

• Press Surround on the remote control to display

current sound mode (5.1 Surround or Stereo

mode).

• If the AUX IN (or AUDIO IN/DIGITAL IN) audio

signal is mono, you may not receive audio on all

speakers.

1.Press the SETUP button.

2.Press button, then press or to select desired option (Player Menu, Subtitle, Audio or Disc Menu).

3.Press button, then press or button to select a preferred language, press the OK button.

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to adjust other options.

5.Press the SETUP button to exit menu.

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 display the subtitles or press SUBTITLE on the remote control. Otherwise, the subtitle language indicated on the disc is selected.

options.

6. Press the SETUP button to exit menu.

TV Shape

Depending on the format of the DVDs, you can choose the picture format (aspect ratio) best suited to the format of your TV screen:

4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.

16:9 : Select when a 16:9 TV is connected.

Notes

•The displayable picture size is preset on the DVD. Therefore, the playback picture of some DVDs may not conform to the picture size you select.

•When you play DVDs recorded in the 4:3 picture size only, the playback picture always appears in the 4:3 picture size regardless of the TV Shape setting.

•Select 16:9 to conform the LCD screen on the unit. Always be sure that your TV Shape conforms to the actual TV in use if you connect the unit to a TV.

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The Setup Menu The Setup Menu Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information

View Mode		AUDIO SETUP
Fill:	Fill the screen with decoded image.	You can adapt your unit to other equipment and
Original:	Display image as it’s original size.	access specific functions with the Audio Setup
Auto Fit:	Automatically fit the decoded image	menu.
	on screen without distortion. Black
	bars will be present on top/bottom or
	left/right of screen.		Test tones	Off
Pan Scan:	Select when a standard 4:3 TV is		Loudness	Left
	connected. Displays pictures cropped
			Surround-DVD	Center
	to fill your TV screen. Sides of the			Right
	picture are cut off.		Surround-Digital In

Surround-Aux In Right surr.

Surround-Digital In

It allows you to select the speaker output (5.1 Surround or Stereo) for Digital In mode.

Surround-Aux In

It allows you to select the speaker output (5.1 Surround or Stereo) for Aux In mode.

Surround-Audio In

It allows you to select the speaker output (5.1 Surround or Stereo) for Audio In mode.

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 unit.

The device switches off spontaneously.

• The device switches off automatically 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.

I can’t find my file in the jpeg listing.

• Make sure the file name is valid.

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 configured to control the device you are trying to operate with it.

•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. Copying or downloading music files for 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

Compatible Formats

In order to ensure playback, discs must conform with DVD or CD standards. This unit may not play some recordings or files due to differences in recording formats, software used and disc types.

DVD-Video

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.

However, depending on the condition of the CD-writer, computer and the disc used, you may find that not all discs will play. When playing a CD-R disc, it is normal for the unit to take up to 60 seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play.

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.
•	CD-Rs should be preferably used instead of
	CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) as, in certain cases,
	CD-RW playback may be faulty.

Note

Depending on the DVDs, you may not be able to view the mode as selected.

Video out

Interlaced: Corresponding to your TV which has a component video inputs.

P-Scan: Select if you connect the DVD to your TV which has a component video that support progressive scan.

If there is a distorted picture on the TV, wait 15 seconds for automatic recover.

Smart Picture

Standard: Picture is set to normal brightness.

Bright: Picture is brighter.

Soft: Softer image effect.

Dynamic: It includes 4 items (Brightness, Contrast, Tint and Color). Use or button to make adjustments.

	Surround-Audio In	Left surr.
Default		Subwoofer

1.Press the SETUP button.

2.Press or to select Audio.

3.Press button, then press or to select desired option (Test tones, Loudness, Surround- DVD, Surround-Digital In, Surround-Aux In and Surround-Audio In).

4.Press button, then press or button to make adjustments, press the OK button.

5.Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to adjust other options.

6.Press the SETUP button to exit menu.

Test Tones

Enables you to test and adjust Speaker levels. Select the Speaker (Left, Center, Right, Right surr., Left surr. or Subwoofer) you wish to test. A tone will be output to that Speaker. User can then adjust the Speaker level by pressing VOL+/-. Press the OK button to select a different Speaker, or press SETUP button to exit.

Loudness

This enhances the sound level of the Left, Right, and Subwoofer channels during quieter sections of audio content, while leaving the sound level unchanged for louder sections.

Surround-DVD

It allows you to select the speaker output (5.1 Surround or Stereo) for DVD mode.

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.

Default

• 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.

•Check you have switched on the TV set.

•Check the connections.

•Select the AV input assigned to the unit on the TV.

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.

•Check the speaker configuration in the Setup menu (See Positioning speaker or Audio Setup).

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 .

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. Switching off the unit to standby mode 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.

vents at the back or sides.

• Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol-based

products risks damaging the unit.

• 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 with your fingers at the edges or through the hole.

•Insert the disc with the label facing up (for a single-sided disc).

•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, anti-static liquids or any other solvent for cleaning discs. When cleaning, wipe gently with a soft damp (water only) cloth from the centre to the edge, avoiding circular motions, which could cause scratches and interference during playback.

DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW

Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording only), DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable), depending on the DVD writer and discs used. Recordings using DVD-R and DVD-RW discs must be made

DVD+Rewritable

in Video DVD mode. Recordings using DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB capacity.

Audio CDs

Audio CDs (12 cm).

CD-R, CD-RW

Most CD-R (one recording only) and

CD-RW discs (rewritable).

CD-Rs written during a multisession recording can be played, provided that the session has ended before the disc is played (depending on the write software).

•	Use reliable, good-quality CD write software.
•	Close all other applications on the computer to
	ensure reliable CD-R disc recording.

Jpeg files

CD-R and CD-RW with jpeg files. Certain jpeg

files, in cluding progressive jpeg files, cannot be read by this unit.

The total number of files and folders on the disc should be less than 650. Make sure that files have the “.jpg” extension. Files without the “.jpg” extension will not be able to be read by the unit

---even thought the files are shown as jpeg images on your computer.

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Additional Information

Limited Warranty Limited Warranty

Sound Enhancement Systems

This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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 5.1-channel so that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound. The new system provides stereo separation of the rear speakers (Rear-Right, Rear-Left). Adding the subwoofer channel to the 5 channels for bass sounds (counted as 0.1 channel) results in 5.1 channels that bring you the most sophisticated Dolby Digital sound enjoyment.

Specifications

Power supply : AC 120V ~ 60Hz

Dimensions (H x W x D mm) : Unit: 55 x 430 x 255

Front Speakers: 90 x 90 x 80

Center Speaker: 90 x 90 x 80

Rear Speakers: 90 x 90 x 80

Subwoofer: 285 x 130 x 245

AVC MULTIMEDIA ("AVC") makes the following limited warranty. These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial user of the product.

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's sole discretion.

During a period of one year from the effective 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 United States, you must first call our Customer Support Center at 1-800-506-5746 or 1-877-252-6873, during the hours listed in the box below. The deternination of service will be made by AVC customer support.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center for one year from the defective warranty 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.

Your Responsibility

(1)You must retain your bill of sale to provide proof of purchase.

(2)These warranties are effective 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 modified 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 1-800-506-5746,1-877-252-6873or

www.rcaav.com

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am-7pm, Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday: 9am-NOON Eastern time.

Important:

You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the return of the product to our Product Returns Center.

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. 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 specific 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 contact our web site at www.rcaav.com

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

FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR, PLEASE VISIT www. rcaav.com

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

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Please visit online help at http://www.RCAav.com

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