RCA RTD325W Home Theater System User Manual


 
USER MANUAL
RTD325W
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
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.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit di erent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /
TV technician for help.
WARNING: Changes or modi cations to this unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC Information
Connections and Setup
Connections and Setup
Connections and Setup
Overview of Controls - Front Panel Controls
Overview of Controls
Overview of Controls
Playing Discs - Basic Functions
Basic Playback Operations
Connections and Setup Connections and Setup
FCC Information
Important Information
Important Safety Instructions
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21
CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
manufacture.
Ventilation
You must adequately ventilate the product. Make
sure there is adequate space around the unit
to provide proper air  ow for ventilation. See
diagram.
For your safety
The AC power plug is polarized
(one blade is wider than the
other) and only  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.
If it still won’t  t, contact a quali ed electrician to
change the outlet, or use a di erent 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.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF WALL
OUTLET, THEN FULLY INSERT.
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.
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.
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 laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure
to beam. Class 1 laser product. This system must
be opend only by quali ed technicains 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 o 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.
Important battery information
Do not mix di erent 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 speci ed. Do not dispose of them in
a  re or recharge them.
If you are not using the remote control for a
long period of time, remove the batteries.
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.
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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 speci ed by
the manufacturer.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table speci ed 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 servicing to qualified service
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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Warning
Important Safety Instructions
Additional safety information
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects  lled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Always leave su cient space around the product for
ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug,
in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air  ow
through 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 with a
di erent battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all
batteries are not replaced at the same time.
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if disposed
of in  re or an attempt is made 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.
D. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine,  re or the like.
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.
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.
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 (Analog Video)
Method 2
Component video jacks (Pr, Pb, Y)
• The component video jacks are color-coded
green, blue and red.
• Additional component video cables (not
supplied) are required to provide best picture
quality. They are usually color-coded 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 jack on the receiver to
the Video IN jack on your TV so the video content
goes from the receiver to the screen.
If your television is a high de nition
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.
Connecting to your TV (via HDMI input)
HDMI stands for High De nition Multimedia
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.
Connecting AUDIO from external
sources such as TV (Aux In)
Using LINE IN jack
Connect the Ø3.5mm LINE IN jack on the front
panel of the unit to the headphone output on
mp3 players.
Using AUX IN jacks
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 LINE-IN/
AUX on the remote control to toggle select AUX
IN mode.
Using Digital Optical Input (recommended)
Connect components capable of outputting
Dolby Digital surround sound (e.g. TV or Set Top
Box) or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals.
Use a  ber optical cable for this digital audio
connection (cable not included).
Press OPTICAL button on remote control or
SOURCE button on main unit to select OPTICAL
for digital audio output components.
Notes
Ø3.5mm to Ø3.5mm audio cables (not included)
are required.
To listen to the audio input from the connected
component, press SOURCE on the main unit or
LINE-IN / AUX on the remote control to toggle to
LINE IN mode.
Suggest using Ø3.5mm LINE IN
jack for mp3 player and rear AUX
IN jacks for equipment such as a
TV, VCR, Satellite or Cable Box.
Connecting the speakers
Speaker 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.
• 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 ampli er.
• Center speaker provided with this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set. It is not recommended
to place the front speakers, surround speakers and subwoofer near the TV set.
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.
Note:
Insert 2 “AAA”(“UM-4”/”R03”) batteries
to the remote control prior to use.
1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)
Front speakers carry primarily music and sound
e ects.
2. Center
In surround mode, the center speaker carries most
of the dialog as well as music and e ects.
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  eld.
4. Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low
bass e ects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships,
etc.).
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.
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.
Positioning speakers
A
B
Accessories provided
Things to consider before you connect
• Ensure that the mains supply in your house
complies with that indicated on the identi cation
sticker located on the back of your unit.
• Install your unit horizontally, away from
any source of heat ( replace) or appliances
creating strong magnetic or electric  elds. The
components of this unit are sensitive to heat.
The maximum ambient 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 rain or splashing water. The apparatus should
not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects  lled 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 disappear
on its own before turning the unit on again.
Before moving the unit, make sure the disc tray
is empty.
One Pig-Tail
antenna wire
Composite
Video Cable
One external AM
loop antenna
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
e ects.
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  oor, or preferably, a few
feet o the  oor 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 section for
more details on how to access this feature.
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, you
might  nd that surround channels seems quieter
for actual TV and Movie content. This is because
producers use surround for subtle atmospherics
and ambience, and only rarely for special e ects.
Remote functions in DVD/CD mode
ON•OFF: Turns on/o the unit.
DVD: Selects the DVD mode.
TUNER: Selects the TUNER and selects between FM/AM.
LINE-IN/AUX: Selects and toggles between the front LINE IN
mode and rear AUX IN mode. (for listening to audio
input from connected TV, VCR or SetTop BOX).
OPTICAL: Selects OPTICAL IN at rear for digital audio con-
nection.
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.
OK: Con rms your selection.
/ / / : 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
(DVD) or track (CD). Selects programmed
stations in TUNER mode.
REV: Starts reverse accelerated play.
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
disc.
ZOOM: Accesses the Zoom function.
SUBTITLE: Selects the subtitle languages or turns subtitle
o ( if available).
MEMORY: Creates programs.
HDMI: Changes video output signals (480p, 720p,
1080i or1080p).
SUBWOOFER: Shows current Subwoofer setting (Soft/Balance/
Strong/Powerful). To change setting,  rst press
SUBWOOFER button, then use
/ buttons
on the remote control to change the current
setting.
RANDOM:
Turns on/o random playback on CDDA disc.
REPEAT: Accesses the repeat function.
LEVEL: Toggles channels for di erent level settings.
Adjusts the value using VOL +/-.
SURROUND: Shows current Surround Sound
setting (5.1 ch or Stereo). To change
setting,  rst press SURROUND
button, then use
/ buttons on
the remote control to change the
current setting.
We strongly recommend you leave system in
5.1 Channel Surround setting.
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).
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
di erent regional code will not play.
Operating the DVD receiver
1. Turn on your television set.
2. Press ONOFF 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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
Zoom
1. 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.
3. To turn ZOOM o , press ZOOM until you get to
the Zoom: O 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 switch the Info
menu on or o .
• Setup menu — Press SETUP to access this
menu.
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Service information
This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing
techniques.
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  re 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  lled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on the apparatus.
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Left and right
front speakers
Left and right Sur-
round Speakers
Subwoofer
Center speaker
Remote control and
2 AAA batteries
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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.
Aiming
Aim surround speakers straight across the room,
not down at viewers, to help create a more open,
spacious surround sound  eld.
Rear of the unit
Rear of the unit
Rear of the unit
Rear of the unit
Rear of the unit
Selects the input sources. Press
repeatedly to select:
• DVD – to watch DVD videos.
• AUX IN (rear) / LINE IN(front) - to
listen to the audio input from the
connected TV, VCR or Set Top Box.
• TUNER – to listen to the radio.
• OPTICAL (rear) - to connect digital
audio components.
Tap repeatedly to adjust the display window
brightness (Normal, Middle level, most dim level).
When restart the unit, the display window brightness
will be restored to be Normal.
Starts/pauses
playing a disc.
Adjusts the
volume.
Switches the unit
on and o .
LINE IN jack - connects
audio devices.
Opens and closes
the disc tray.
Stops disc
playback.
This Home Theater has earned
the ENERGY STAR.
It's important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the  rst time.