RCA RTD315WR important safety instructions

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Important Safety Instructions Connections and Setup Connections and Setup Connections and SetupFCC Information Important InformationConnections and Setup

RTD315W

user manualPlease read and save for future reference

Some of the following information may not

apply to your particular product; however, as

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.

• 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

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

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.

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Portable Cart Warning

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D. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the time.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo 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 foundto comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, 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. 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.• 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.VentilationYou must adequately ventilate the product. Make sure there is adequate space around ventilation. See diagram.

10 cm

7 cm

10 cm

This product complies with DHHS Rules 21CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.This Home Theater has earned the ENERGY STAR.FCC InformationFor your safetyThe AC p ower plug is polarized (one blade iswider than the other) and onl ts 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. 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 Reg ion number of this DVD player, this player cannot play the disc. The Region number for this DVD player is Region 1.Service informationThis 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.DVD copy protectionIn accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system, which can be switche d on an he 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 productincorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intel lectual property rights owned by Ma crovision Co rporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be author ized by M acrovision Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless othe rwise authorized by Macro vision Co rporatio n. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.CautionInvisible laser radiation when open. Avoi d exposure to be am. Class 1 laser product. technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam.THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEADWITH IN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNIN GSIGN ALE RTING YOU OF "DA NGEROUSVOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.CAUTI ON: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUS TMENTS OR PERFO RMANCE O F PROCEDURES OTHER THAN T HOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUSRADIATION EX POSURE.CAUTION: DANGER O F EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCO RRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WIT H THE SAME OR EQ UIVALENT TYPE.THE EXC LAMATION P OINT WI THIN T HETRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGNALERTINGYOU OF IMPO RTAN T IN STRU CTION SACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.: T O R EDUC E TH E R ISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.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.

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.

Illustrations contained in this document are

for representation only.

This Class B digital apparatus complies

with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est

conforme à la norme NMB-003

du Canada

Please respect the e nvironment

and preva iling regulations.

Before you dispose of batteries

or accumulators, ask your dealer

whether they are subj ect to

special recycling and if they will

accept them for disposal.

WARNING

placed on the apparatus.

Things to consider before you connect

• Ensure that the mains supply in your house

sticker located on the back of your unit.

• Insta ll your unit horizontally, away from any

stron

The components of this unit are sensitive to

heat. The maximum ambien t temperature

should not exceed 35°C/95°F.

• Leave enough space around the unit to allow

adequate ventilation: 10 cm/4 inches on either

side and above the top, and 5 cm/2 inches at

the rear.

• The humidity of the room should not

exceed 75%. If you have to use the unit

outdoors, do not expose it to r ain or

splashing water. The apparat us should not

be exposed to dripping or splashing and no

objects led with liquids, such as vases,

should be placed on the apparatus.

• Moving the unit from a cold place to a

warm one can cause condensation on some

components inside the unit. Let the

condensation disapp ear on its own before

turning the unit on again.

• Before moving the unit, make sure the disc

tray is empty.

• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler

is used as a disconnect device, the disconnect

device shall remain readily operable.

• Ot her important use and cleaning information at

the end of the manual.

Connecting the antennas

The AM and FM antennas connect to the

AM and FM terminals on the system’s back

panel. They must be hooked up in order to

receive clear reception.

AM Loop Antenna

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)FM75

Ω

CAUTI ONWhiteAntennaGND

Method 2

Component video jacks (Pr, Pb, Y)

• The component video jac ks are color- coded

green, blue and red.

• Additional compo nent vid eo cable s (not

supplied) are required to p rovide best picture

quality. They are usually color-cod ed 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.

Method 1

Composite video jack (yellow)

• The basic video jack is color-coded yellow.

• Video cable (yellow) is supplied for the

connection for good picture quality.

• Connect the video OUT ja ck on the receiver

to the IN jack on your TV so t he video

content goes from the receiver to the

screen.

•

television, use the unit’s HDMI output

to get the highest possible video resolution.

If unable to use a HDMI connection, use the unit’s

component video output and set the Progressive

Scan option in the Video menu to ON, to get the

next highest possible video resolution.

• If one of the devices is not working, check

that all the cables have been inserted

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.

Red

Blue

Green

Video

cable

Component

videocable

Method 1

Method 2

Connecti ng AUDIO fro m external sources such as TV (Aux-In)Connecting to you r TV (via HDMIinput)

Interface. HDMI transfers digital audio and

uncompressed digital video on a single cable.

Press the HDMI button on the remote control to

change output signals as follows: 480p, 720p,

1080i and 1080p.

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.

Using AUX IN

Using AUDIO IN jacks

Notes:

•

3.5mm to

3.5mm audio cables (not included)

• To listen to the audio input from the connected

component, press SOURCE on the main unit or

AUDIO / AUX on the remote control to toggle to

AUDIO IN mode.

Connect the AUX IN jacks on rear of the unit to the AUDIO

OUT jacks on VCR, TV, Set Top Box or other component.

Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUDIO/AUX on the

remote control to toggle select AUX IN mode.

Connect the

Ø3.5mm

AUDIO IN jacks on the front

panel of the unit to the headphone output on

portable players.

HDMI

ToHDMI

output

ToHDMI

input

HDMIc able

(not suppli ed)

OROR VCR

Set Top Box

AUDIO OUT

White

Red

AudiocableBasic playback operationsThe Info MenuConnecting the speakersSpeaker 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.

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

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

the sound will be distorted. Do not let the speaker wires touch each other, it will damage the Home Theater’s amplifer.

(not supplied)

are required.

Front speaker placement

For best results, follow the speaker placement

below.

Alignment

Align the center spe aker evenly with (A) o r

slightly behind (B) (the left and right speakers),

but not ahead of them.

Angle

Place the left and right speakers to form a

45-degree angle with your favorite viewing

position to duplicate the soundtrack mi xer’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.

Positioning speakers

1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)

Front speakers car ry pr imarily m usic and

2. Center

In s urround mode, the center speaker carr ies

most o f 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 pl acement is vital to

4. Subwoofer

A subwoo fer is d esigned to reproduce

powerful low bass ects ( explosions, th e

rumble of spaceships, etc.).

Better surround placement

Location

If possible, place surround speakers to either s ide

of the listening area, not behind it.

Height

If space permits, install rear speakers 2-3 ft. above

Aiming

Aim surround speakers straight across the room, not

down at viewers, to help create a more open,

Alternative Surround Placement

Rear wall

If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the

speakers at each other (A), towards, the front (B)

or towards the sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with

placement until sounds seem to surround you,

rather than come from behind you.

No adjacent walls

Surround speakers can go on stands facing

each other to approximate sidewall mounting

(A), or to the sides or rear of the viewing area,

aimed u pwards; they can go right o n the

bly, a few

such as on end tables (B).

Test tone/Channel balance

Channel balance

Your receiver is equipped with a test signal

generator to help you balance the audio level

for each channel.

See Audio Setup under The Setup Menu sectio n

for more details on how to access this feature.

Level adjustment and surround channel

level expectation

Even though you may adjust the surround channels to be

surround channels seems quieter for actual TV and Movie

content. This is because producers use surround for subtle

To adjust each speaker volume level for optimum

listening experience

(1) Press the LEVEL button on the remote control to select FL

(front Left speaker).

(2) Press the VOL+/VOL- buttons to adjust the value up or down

(between -10 and +10).

(3) Repeat step (1) and (2) for the other speakers FR, SL, SR, CT, SW.

Speaker gains may be set to levels of up to +10,

actual maximum levels may also depend on your

Volume Setting.

ON•OFF – S

DVD – Selects the DVD mode

TUNER – Selects the TUNER and selects between FM/AM

AUDIO/AUX –Selects and toggles between the FRONT AUDIO IN mode

and REAR AUX IN mode (for listening to audio input from

connected TV, VCR or Set Top 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.

– 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

REV – Starts reverse accelerated play

PLAY – Starts playing a disc

FWD – Starts forward accelerated play

SLOW – Select SLOW motion function.

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).

REPEAT – Accesses the repeat function.

level settings. Adjusts the value using

SURROUND – Changes the Surround sound setting.

In DVD mode, press the button to select

between Dolby Digital 5.1CHANNEL and

STEREO modes (Dolby Pro Logic is available

if the input is Dolby 2ch). In the AUX IN/

AUDIO IN mode (analog input), press

and STEREO modes. (Refer to details on

“Sound Enhancement Systems”)

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)

Overview of Controls

Note:

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

batteries to the remote control prior to

use.

OPTICAL Selects OPTICAL IN at rear for digital audio connection.

the button to select between 5.1CHANNEL

Using remote c ontrol to navig ate 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.

Playing Discs - Basic Functions

Compatible discs

• DVD, DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW• CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Compatible formats

• DVD, JPEG • CD

Regional coding

Your unit has been designed to process regional management information stored on DVD discs. The regional code for your unitwill 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 disctray.2. Place a disc onto the disc tr ay with the3. Press again to close the disc tray.PlaybackSwitch 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 playWhile the disc is playing, press REV. or FWD one or more times to vary the speedand direction of the accelerated play. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.PauseWhile the disc is playing, press PAUSE once for freeze frame. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.Frame advance1. Press PAUSE twice. “Step” is displayed.2. Each time you press PAUSE button, the 3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.Variable slow motion1. Press SLOW button on the remote in play mode. 2. Each time the SLOW button is pressed, the 3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.Changing chapter/trackWhile the disc is playing, press the CH+/- button to go immediately to the next or previous chapter, or to the next or previous track.Zoom1. While a disc is playing, press ZOOM until you reach the zoom size you want. The ZOOM button toggles through x2, x3, x4 and then zooms out to x1/2, x1/3 and x1/4, 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

• Setup menu — Press SETUP to access this menu.

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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

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

CD Info Display

Title

Chapter

Time display

Audio language

Subtitles

Camera angle

Play mode

Bookmark

Sleep timer

Track

Time displaySleep timerBookmarkPlay mode

AUDIO IN

AUX IN

: Front panel controls

Switches the

output levels (among soft/balanced/

strong/powerful).

AUDIO IN jacks -

connects audio

devices.

Starts/pause

playing a disc.

Adjusts the

volume.

Stops disc

playback.

Selects the input sources.

Press repeatedly to select:

•

DVD – to watch DVD videos

•

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

Opens an d close s

the disc tray.

AUDIO IN

OK –

(DVD) or track (CD). Selects programmed

stations in TUNER mode

STOP – Stops playback.

PAUSE – Freezes frame, accesses frame advance

AUDIO – Accesses the audio function

ANGLE – Accesses the camera angle function for DVD disc

Remote functions in DVD/CD mode

RANDOM – Turns on/oﬀ random playback on CD disc.

LEVEL – Toggles channels for diﬀerent channel

VOL +/-

is 1SF X1/2 SF X1/3 SF X1/4 SF X1/5 PL AY SF X1/7 SF X1/6Important Safety Instructions

Only use attachments/accessories

outlet, consult an electrician for electrician for

Connections and Setup

Remote control and

2 AAA batteries

Left and right

Surround

Speakers

Composite

Video Cable

One Pig-Tail

antenna wire

Left and right

front speakers

One external AM

loop antenna

SubwooferCenter speaker

Accessories provided

- +

•

OPTICAL (rear) - to connect digital audio

components

SR SL SUB CEN FR FL

443

SPEAKERS

Green and Black

Purple and Black Red

and Black

Blue and

Black

Greyand

Black

RearSpeakers

(SurroundSound)

FrontSpeakers

White

and Black

Right

Insert

Press

Release

Left

CenterSpeaker

Subwoofer

automatically.

DVD HomeTheater System

DVD HomeTheaterSyste m

label side up.speed of slow-motion playback changes inthe following sequence:picture advances one frame.

Note: Center speakers provided

with this unit are magnetically shielded

to protect your TV set. It is not recommended

to place the front, surround speakers and

subwoofer near the TV set.

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Suggest using Ø3.5mm

AUDIO IN jack for mp3

player and rear AUX IN jacks

for equipment such as a TV,

VCR, Satellite or Cable Box.

Digital Optical InputConnect components capable of outputtingDolby Digital (e.g. TV or Set Top Box) or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals.Press OPTICAL key on remote control or SOURCEkey on main unit to select OPTICAL IN for digitalaudio output components.connection (cable not included).

OPTICAL

OUT

Set Top BoxOR

OPTICAL

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