RCA RTD980 user manual Important Safety Instructions

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USER MANUAL

RTD980

FCC Information

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 equipment does cause harmful interference

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.

FCC Information

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN

THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU

OF “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE

IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO

USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT

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

Important Information

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.

Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose of batteries or accumula- tors, ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if they will accept them for disposal.

Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.

Caution:

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.

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, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. No objects filled with liquids, such a vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

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

For your safety

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

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

Important Safety Instructions

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

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

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 MAINS PLUG FROM MAINS COMPLETELY, THE MAINS PLUG SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET COMPLETELY.

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.

•• 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,

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

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.

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.

Service information

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

Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it shall remain operable and should not be obstructed during intended use. To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

Caution

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

This system must be opened only by qualified technicians to prevent accidents caused by the

laser beam.

DVD copy protection

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

•• 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.

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. Discard leaky batteriesimmediately. Leaking batteries
• 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

•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 to your TV (VIDEO)

Method 1
Composite video jack (yellow)	• If your television is a high definition
• The basic video jack is color-coded yellow.	television,usetheunit’sprogressive
• Videocable(yellow)issuppliedfortheconnection	scan output to get the highest possible
for good picture quality.	video resolution. Set the Progressive Scan
• Connect the video OUT jack on the receiver to	option in the Video menu to On.
the Video IN jack on your TV so the video content	• If one of the devices is not working, check
goes from the receiver to the screen.	that 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 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack

1.Connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack on the back of the unit to the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack on VCR, TV, Set Top Box or other component.

2.Press the COAXIAL button on the remote control to activate the sound from the external source.

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

Rear of the unit

Using AUDIO IN jack

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

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

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

Note

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

•Suggest using Ø3.5mm AUDIO IN

jack for MP3 player and AUX IN jacks for equipment such as TV, VCR, Satellite or Cable Box.

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

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 amplifier.

Positioning speakers

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2

Front speaker placement

For best results, follow the speaker placement below.

Alignment

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

Accessories provided

OK

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

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.
	rear.

		Getting sound from external sources	Connecting the speakers
		such as TV	Speaker wires are color-coded to match the terminals. Connect the speaker wire from the back of each
R	L	Using AUX IN (ANALOG R/L) jacks	speaker to the corresponding color terminal at the back of the unit. Press down the tab to open the
Rear of the unit		1. Connect the AUX IN (ANALOG R/L) jacks on the	terminal and insert the wire. Release the tab to lock wire in the terminal.
		back of the unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on VCR,					Front Speakers
Method 2				Center
		TV, Set Top Box or other component.
Component video jacks (Pr, Pb, Y)				Speaker
		2. Press the AUX IN button on the remote control				Right		Left
• Thecomponentvideojacksarecolor-codedgreen,		to activate the sound from the external source.
blue and red.
		3. Press the SURROUND button on the remote
• Additionalcomponentvideocables(notsupplied)				Green
		control to select the sound mode (5.1 Channel	Purple
are required to provide best picture quality. They
		<5.1ch> or Stereo mode) - the receiver will
are usually color-coded green, blue and red.							Red	White
		display your selection on your TV screen.
• Connect the component video OUT jacks on the
receiver to the component video IN jacks on your			Subwoofer			Speakers
TV so the video content goes from the receiver to				SR	SL SUB	CEN FR	FL
the screen.				6Ω	6Ω	6Ω	6Ω	Insert
								Press
Y
PB			Gray		Blue
PR

				Rear Speakers	Release
				(Surround Sound)
			Right	Left
		To adjust each speaker volume level for optimum listening experience.
	Rear of the unit	(1)	Press the LEVEL button on the remote control to select Left (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 Right, Center, Left Surr., Right Surr., Subwoofer and Loudness (on/off).
Rear of the unit		Speaker gains may be set to levels of up to +10dB, actual max levels may also depend on your Volume Setting.

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Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

1.Left, Right (Front Speakers)

Front speakers carry primarily music and sound effects.

2.Center

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

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. Proper placement is vital to establish an evenly distributed sound field.

4.Subwoofer

A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.).

Note: Center speaker provided with this unit is magnetically shielded to protect your TV set. It is not recommended to place the front speakers, surround speakers and

subwoofer near the TV set.

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

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.

A

B

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Connections and Setup

Overview of Controls

Overview of Controls

Playing Discs - Basic Functions Basic Playback Operations

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

COAXIAL

AUDIO IN

AUX IN

ON•OFF:	Turns on/off the unit.
DVD:	Selects the DVD mode.
COAXIAL:	Selects the Coaxial Digital input (for listening
	to audio input from connected TV, VCR or
	SetTop BOX).
AUDIO IN:	Selects the Front Audio Input.
AUX IN:	Selects the Auxiliary input (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 display information.

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

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

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 unit is 1. Discs that have a different regional code will not play.

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:

1/ 2 1/ 4 1/ 6 1/ 8

3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Changing chapter/track

While the disc is playing, press the CH+/- button to go immediately to the next or previous chapter, or to the next or previous track.

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 1 minute without any user interaction, a screen saver is activated.

Display Info (information)

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.

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 section of Instruction Book for details on how to access this feature .

As the signal “travels” from channel to channel, use the VOL controls to adjust each channel to the same loudness level.

Level adjustment and surround channel level expectation

Even though you may adjust the surround channels to be as loud as the others on the test signal, you might find that surround channels seem quieter for actual TV and Movie content. This is because producers use surround for subtle atmospherics and ambience, and only rarely for special effects.

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.
MUTE:		Mutes and restores the sound.
SETUP:		Enters Setup menu.
RETURN:		Returns to the normal operation after using
		the setup menu.
VOL +/- :		Adjusts the sound volume.
CH+/	, CH–/	: Directly accesses the next or previous
		chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
REV:		Starts reverse accelerated play.
PLAY:		Starts playing a disc.
FWD:		Starts forward accelerated play.
SLOW:		Selects SLOW motion function.
STOP:		Stops playback.

(e.g., to move right, press ). The arrow buttons are used to highlight an option. Once highlighted, press OK to select the option that is highlighted.

Note Insert 2 “AAA” batteries in the remote control prior to use.

Operating the DVD receiver

1.Turn on your television set.

2.Press ON•OFF on the remote control or ON/ STANDBY located on the top of the unit. Press DVD on the remote control.

Loading disc

1.Press on the top of the unit to open the disc tray.

2.Place a disc onto the disc tray with the label side up.

3.Press again to close the disc tray.

Playback

Switch the unit and the TV set on.

1. After loading a disc, playback starts

automatically, or the disc menu appears. If the

disc menu appears, select the Play option to

begin playback.

Zoom into an image

1.While a disc is playing, press ZOOM repeatedly to enlarge the image in 3 levels ( 1, 2 and 3).

2.To turn ZOOM off, press the ZOOM repeatedly

until the is displayed.

Random playback

While the audio CD is playing, press the RANDOM button on the remote control to activate/inactivate the random playback.

Random On: All tracks will be played randomly.

Random Off: To resume normal playback.

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.

•Setup menu — Press SETUP to access this menu.

1.Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing to display information on operation status. The first banner shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the title which is currently playing.

2.Press INFO again for Title and Chapter.

Shows the number of the title/chapter currently playing and total titles/chapter on disc.

3.Press INFO a third time for Audio.

Shows the type of the audio currently selected is displayed.

4.Press INFO a forth time for Subtitle.

Shows the subtitle number and language currently selected is displayed.

5.Press INFO a fifth time for Angle. Shows the current angle is displayed.

DVD Info Display

Overview of Controls - Front Panel Controls

		SOURCE button - Selects the input sources.
		Press repeatedly to select:
		• DVD – to watch DVD videos.
OPEN/CLOSE button -	PLAY/PAUSE button -	• Coaxial IN (rear) / Aux IN (rear) / Audio	ON/STANDBY button-
Opens and closes the	Starts/pauses playing	IN (front) - to listen to the audio input from	Switches the unit on
disc tray.	a disc.	the connected TV, VCR or Set Top Box.	and off.
			DVD indicator
			AUX IN indicator
			AUDIO IN indicator
			COAXIAL indicator
			STANDBY indicator

VOLUME buttons - Adjusts the volume. AUDIO IN jack - connects audio devices.

SLOW

A - B DISC

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PAUSE:	Freezes frame, accesses frame advance.
AUDIO:	Accesses the audio function.
ANGLE:	Accesses the camera angle function for DVD disc.
ZOOM:	Accesses the Zoom function.
SUBTITLE:	Selects the subtitle languages or turns
	subtitle off ( if available).
MEMORY:	Creates programs.
RANDOM:	Turns on/offf random playback on CDDA discs.
SUBWOOFER: Selects among subwoofer output levels
	(soft/balance/strong/powerful).
REPEAT A-B: Performs point-to-point repeat playback on
	a DVD or CD.
REPEAT DISC: Repeats chapter or title of a DVD.
	Repeats single track or whole CD.
LEVEL:	Toggles speaker channels for different level
	settings. Adjust the value using VOL +/-.

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 play- back.

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.

Player Menu	: English
	: English
	: English
Disc Menu	: English

Default

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Title 1/21	Chapter 7/29
Audio	1/3	6 ch Eng
Subtitle		1/6 Eng
Angle	1/1

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