RCA RTD317W user manual Important Safety Instructions

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USER MANUAL

RTD317W

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 radiate 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

Ventilation

You must adequately ventilate the product. Make sure there is adequate space around the unit to provide proper air flow for ventilation. See diagram.

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

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.

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

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

Service information

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

Important battery information

•Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

•In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe the polarities indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace only with the type of batteries specified. Do not dispose of them in a fire or recharge them.

•If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries.

DVD copy protection

In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system, which can be switched on and off by the 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 for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

equipment does cause harmful interference

Important Safety Instructions

It's important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time.

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•• I ncrease the separation bet ween the equipment and receiver.

•• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this 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.

For your safety

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits 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.

If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this 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.

Caution

This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified persionnel.

Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated.

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

Class 1 laser product

Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.

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.

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

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

Please 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 a 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 apparatus (Including amplifiers) that 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 your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your wall outlet, consult an 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.

•• Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

•• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or 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.

•• Refer all ser vicing to qualified ser vice personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power 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.

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Important Safety Instructions

Connections and Setup Connections and Setup Connections and Setup

Additional safety information

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or	If your product operates on batteries, adhere to the
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as	following precautions:
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.	A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a
• Always leave sufficient space around the product for
	different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all
ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug,
	batteries are not replaced at the same time.
in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow
	B. Anybatterymayleakelectrolyteorexplodeifdisposed
through vent openings.
	of in fire or an attempt is made to charge a battery
• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc.
	not intended to be recharged.
on the product.
	C. Discardleakybatteriesimmediately.Leakingbatteries
• Connect power cord only to AC power source as
	can cause skin burns or other personal injury. When
marked on the product.
	discarding batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the
• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into
	propermanner,accordingtoyourstate/provincialand
the product.
	local regulations.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This
	D. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
product does not contain customer serviceable
	as sunshine, fire or the like.
components.

Connections and Setup

Accessories provided

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•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

FM75Ω

White

Antenna

GND

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.MakesurethewhitewireontheAMloopantenna isinsertedintotheAMloopterminalandtheother wire is inserted into the ground loop terminal.

Connecting to your TV (VIDEO)

Method 2		Connecting to your TV (via HDMI input)			Digital optical input	outputting	Connecting the speakers
Component video jacks (Pr, Pb, Y)		HDMI stands for	High Definition	Multimedia	1. Connect components capable of		Speaker wires are color-coded to match the terminals. Connect the speaker wire from the back of each speaker to
•	The component video jacks are color-coded				Dolby Digital (e.g. TV or Set Top Box) or standard
		Interface. HDMI	transfers digital	audio and			the corresponding color terminal at the back of the unit. Press down the tab to open the terminal and insert the
	green, blue and red.				PCM (CD) format digital signals.
		uncompressed digital video on a single cable.					wire. Release the tab to lock wire in the terminal.
•	Additional component video cables (not				2. Push the OPTICAL button on the remote control
		Press the HDMI button on the remote control to					• When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities (“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver. For example, red
	supplied) are required to provide best picture				to activate the sound from the external source.
		change output signals as follows: 480p, 720p,1080i					wire to red terminal on the receiver) of speaker wires and terminals match. If the cords are reversed, the sound
	quality. They are usually color-coded green, blue				3. Push the SURROUND button on	the remote
		and 1080p.					will be distorted. Do not let the speaker wires touch each other, it will damage the Home Theater’s amplifier.
	and red.				control to select the sound mode.
							• Center speaker provided with this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set. It is not recommended
• Connect the component video OUT jacks on the
							to place the front speakers, surround speakers and subwoofer near the TV set.
	receiver to the component video IN jacks on your
										Front Speakers
	TV so the video content goes from the receiver
	to the screen.						Cente Speaker				Left
										Right
				To HDMI
	Y		HDMI cable	input			Green/Gray
			(not supplied)
	PB						Purple/Gray			Red/Gray	White/Gray
	PR								Speakers
							SR SL	SUB	CEN	FR FL
							4Ω	3Ω	4Ω	4Ω

				Insert
Green				Press
	Rear of the unit		Subwoofer
Blue		Rear of the unit

Red	Note: Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected		Gray	Blue/Gray
	TV as well.	Using AUDIO IN jack
Rear of the unit	Getting sound from external sources	Connect the Ø3.5mm AUDIO IN jack on the front		Rear Speakers	Release
		panel of the unit to the headphone output on mp3		(Surround Sound)
	such as TV	players.	Right	Left

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

	One Pig-Tail	Composite
	antenna wire	Video Cable		One external AM
				loop antenna
Things to consider before you connect
•	Ensure that the mains supply in your house		•	The humidity of the room should not exceed 75%.
	complieswiththatindicatedontheidentification			If you have to use the unit outdoors, do not expose
	sticker located on the back of your unit.			it to rain or splashing water.The apparatus should
•	Install your unit horizontally, away	from		not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
	any source of heat (fireplace) or appliances			objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should
	creating strong magnetic or electric fields. The			be placed on the apparatus.
	components of this unit are sensitive to heat.		•	Moving the unit from a cold place to a warm one
	The maximum ambient temperature should not			can cause condensation on some components
	exceed 35°C / 95°F.			inside the unit. Let the condensation disappear
• Leave enough space around the unit to allow				on its own before turning the unit on again.
	adequate ventilation: 10 cm/4 inches on either		•	Before moving the unit, make sure the disc tray
	side and above the top, and 5 cm/2 inches at the			is empty.
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Method 1

Composite video jack (yellow)

•The basic video jack is color-coded yellow.

•Videocable(yellow)issuppliedfortheconnection for good picture quality.

•Connect the video OUT jack on the receiver to the Video IN jack on your TV so the video content goes from the receiver to the screen.

Rear of the unit

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•If your television is a high definition television, use the unit’s progressive

scanoutputtogetthehighestpossiblevideo resolution. Set the Progressive Scan option in the Video menu to On.

•Ifoneofthedevicesisnotworking,checkthat all the cables have been inserted properly into the jacks.

•Connecting mono components to your receiver: If your component has only one output for audio (mono), connect it to the white audio jack on the receiver and don’t use the cable’s red plugs.

Using AUX IN jacks

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

2.Push the AUDIO/AUX button on the remote control to activate the sound from the external source.

3.Push the SURROUND button on the remote control to select the sound mode.

Rear of the unit

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Notes

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

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

•Press the SURROUND button on the remote control to select the sound mode.

• Suggest using Ø3.5mm AUDIO IN jack for MP3 player and AUX IN jacks for auxiliary equipment such as DVD, VCR or PC.

•If the AUX IN (or AUDIO IN) audio signal is mono, you may not receive audio on all speakers.

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 -10dB and +10dB).

(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 +10dB, actual max levels may also depend on your Volume Setting.

Positioning speakers		1.	Left, Right (Front Speakers)
			Front speakers carry primarily music and sound
3	1		effects.
		2.	Center
			In surround mode, the center speaker carries most
			of the dialog as well as music and effects.
	2		It should be set between the left and right peakers.
		3.	Surround (Rear Speakers)
			The surround speakers’ overall sound balance
			should be as close as possible to the front peakers.
	1		Proper placement is vital to establish an evenly
			distributed sound field.
3	4	4.	Subwoofer
			A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories			bass effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships,
			etc.).

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Connections and Setup

Overview of Controls Overview of Controls Playing Discs - Basic Functions Basic Playback Operations

Front speaker placement	Aiming
For best results, follow the speaker placement	Aim surround speakers straight across the room,
	not down at viewers, to help create a more open,
below.
	spacious surround sound field.
Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or slightly
behind (B) (the left and right speakers), but not
ahead of them.

ON•OFF:	Turns on/off the unit.
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,
OPTICAL:	VCR or SetTop BOX).
	Selects OPTICAL IN at rear for digital audio
0-9:	connection.
	Number entry.
CLEAR:	Quits the current setting manually from the

SURROUND: Changes the Surround		sound
	setting.
	Press the button to select between
	5.1 Channel and Stereo modes.
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

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.

Compatible discs

•DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW

•CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Compatible formats

•DVD, JPEG

•CD, VCD

Regional coding

Your unit has been designed to process regional management information stored on DVD discs. The regional code for your unit is 1. Discs that have a

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

Angle

Place the left and right speakers to form a 45- degree angle with your favorite viewing position to duplicate the soundtrack mixer’s perspective.

Height

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 upwards; they can go right on the floor, or preferably, a few feet off the floor such as on end tables (B).

INFO:	TV screen without saving change.
	Accesses the Info menu.
TITLE:	Accesses the title menu of DVD discs.
DISC MENU: Accesses the disc menu during playback.
OK:	Confirms your selection.
/ / / :	To navigate through the menus. The left and
	right arrows also tune the radio frequency in
MUTE:	the tuner mode.
	Mutes and restores the sound.
SETUP:	Enters Setup menu.
RETURN:	In DVD mode, returns to the previous menu.
VOL +/- :	Adjusts the sound volume.

	frequencies.
MEMORY:	Stores a station.
CH+/–:	Selects programmed stations.
AUDIO:	Selects between Stereo and Mono
	mode for Tuner (FM).

Note: Insert 2“AAA”(“UM-4”/”R03”) batteries

to the remote control prior to use.

different regional code 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.

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.

3.To turn ZOOM off, press ZOOM until you get to the ZOOM OFF option.

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.

CH+/	, CH–/ : Directly accesses the next or previous
	chapter (DVD) or track (CD). Selects
REV:	programmed stations in TUNER mode.
	Starts reverse accelerated play.

Overview of Controls - Front Panel Controls

Playback

Switch the unit and the TV set on.

1. After loading a disc, playback starts

automatically, or the disc menu appears. If the

Types of menus

• Disc menu — The appearance and contents of

this menu varies according to the type of disc

A

B

Better surround placement

Location

If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the listening area, not behind it.

Height

If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet above viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects.

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, adjust the level controls until each channel plays at the same loudness level.

Level adjustment and surround channel level expectation

Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as loud as the others on the test signal, on actual program material the surround channel is adjust the surround level; program producers use surround for subtle atmospherics and ambience, and only rarely for special effects.

PLAY:	Starts playing a disc.
FWD:	Starts forward accelerated play.
SLOW:	Selects 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
ZOOM:	disc.
	Accesses the Zoom function.
SUBTITLE:	Selects the subtitle languages or turns
HDMI:	subtitle off ( if available).
	Changes video output signals (480p, 720p,
	1080i or1080p).
SUBWOOFER: Selects among subwoofer output levels
RANDOM:	(soft/balance/strong/powerful).
	Turns on/offf random playback on CDDA disc.
REPEAT:	Accesses the repeat function.
LEVEL:	Toggles channels for different level settings.
	Adjusts the value using VOL +/-.

Toggles between different	Starts/pauses			Switches the
subwoofer output levels (among		Adjusts the		unit on and
soft/balance/strong/powerful).	playing a disc.		volume.	off.

AUDIO IN jack -	Opens and closes	Stops disc	Selects the input sources. Press
connects audio	the disc tray.	playback.	repeatedly to select:
devices.			• DVD – to watch DVD videos.
			• TUNER – to listen to the radio.
			• AUX IN (rear) / AUDIO IN(front)
			- to listen to the audio input
			from the connected TV, VCR or
			Set Top Box.
			• OPTICAL (rear) - to connect
			digital audio components.

disc menu appears, select the Play option to

begin playback.

2. Press STOP to stop playback.

Accelerated play

While the disc is playing, press REV or FWD 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.

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 switch the Info

menu on or off.

TT CH

•Setup menu — Press SETUP to access this menu.

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