RCA RTD210 User manual

PHONES
STANDBY/ONANDBY/ON
EXPORTER
Thomson Inc.
P. O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976
© 2005 Thomson Inc.
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www.rca.com
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5589341A
IMPORTADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de México,
S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

PHONES
STANDBY/ON
RTD210
RTD218
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.
user
manual

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
radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction, may
cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Thomson
Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this
product.
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF)
energy, and if not installed and used properly, this
equipment may cause interference to radio and
television reception.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio
or television reception (which you can determine by
unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for the radio or television that is
"receiving" the interference).
• Move the unit away from the equipment that is
receiving interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that
the unit and the equipment receiving interference
are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference,
please consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
Also, the Federal Communications Commission has
prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and
Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This
booklet is available from the U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please speci-
fy stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering
copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
manufacture.
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 com-
pletely, 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.
For Your Records
In the event that service should
be required, you may need
both the model number and
the serial number. In the space
below, record the date and
place of purchase, and the seri-
al number:
Model No.
Remote Control No. RCR311AC1
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those spe-
cially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.
For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to
the warranty included in this Guide.
Product
Dolby Digital DVD Audio video receiver
Brand: RCA
Model: RTD210 / RTD218
Electrical current consumption
120V
60Hz
120 Watts
IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
RECORD
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
The product comply with California Proposition 65,
details refer to this procedure requirement in
Tocom#55971960.

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FCC Information
Getting Started
Unpacking the DVD Receiver . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3
Set Up and Maintenance of the
Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Protect your Components from
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connecting to Audio-Visual
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Positioning your Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Advanced Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Preferred Surround Placement . . . . . . . .8
Advanced Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Test Tone / Channel Balance . . . . . . . . . .9
Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operating your Receiver
Receiver Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Switching On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Selection of Audio Source . . . . . . . . . . .13
Connection of Audio Source . . . . . . . . .14
Advanced Sound Control
Sound Enhancement Systems . . . . . . . .15
Fine Setting of Components . . . . . . . . .16
Fine Setting of the Speakers . . . . . . . . .17
Speaker icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
DVD Player
Basic Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Quick Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Freeze Frame and Frame Advance . . . .19
Slow Motion Playback (DVD only) . . . . .20
Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
On-Screen Banner Display . . . . . . . .20-24
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-29
CD / mp3 Player
mp3 Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Loading and Playing an Audio CD . . . .30
Quick Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
On-Screen Banner Display for CD
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34
On-Screen Display for mp3 playback
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36
JPEG CD
On-Screen Display for JPEG CD . . . . . . .37
DivX
On-Screen Display for DivX . . . . . . . . . .38
To rent (purchase) DivX VOD files . . . . . .39
Radio
Operating the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .42-43
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . .44
Limited Warranty
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Table of Content
This product incorporates copyright pro-
tection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other international property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copy-
right 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.

Getting Started
Unpacking the DVD Receiver
You should receive the following items:
2
STANDBY/ON
+ -
+ -
One DVD receiver unit
One pair of “AAA”
batteries
One Pig-Tail
antenna wire
one video cable (single wire)
with yellow connectors

EQ. LEVEL
SURROUND SUBWOOFER
AUX 2
VCR AUX 1
SAT.CABLE
• one instruction book;
• one safety leaflet;
• one Quick Connection
Guide
One Remote Control
(RCR311AC1)
1 X green/grey stripped wire for center speaker
1 X red/grey stripped wire for front right speaker
1 X white/grey stripped wire for front left speaker
1 X purple/grey stripped wire for subwoofer
1 X blue/grey stripped wire for rear left speaker
1 X grey/grey stripped wire for rear right speaker
Unpacking The Speakers
• one set of speakers including 1 set of left and right front
speakers, 1 centre speaker, 1 subwoofer, 1 wireless signal
receiver and 1 set of left and right rear speakers.
STANDBY
STANDBY
RTD210
RTD218

Getting Started
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control
Insert two “AAA” batteries according to the + and - signs
on the battery compartment. To use the remote control,
point it directly at your receiver.
Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver
IMPORTANT NOTE
• Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated
below. If the space is insufficient, the unit may overheat
resulting in malfunction and shorter life time.
• Do not connect to the AC power cords until all connec-
tions are completed.
• Do not use your set immediately after transferring it from
a cold place to a warm place: there is risk of condensation.
• Do not expose your set to water and excessively high
temperatures.
• After having disconnected your set, clean the case with a
soft cloth, or with a slightly damp leather chamois. Never
use strong solvents.
Disc handling precaution:
• Do not touch the recorded surface.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, solvent or anti-static
liquid.
• If the disc is dirty, clean it with a damp cloth and wipe
from the center out. Wipe in straight line and not in circu-
lar motion.
• Do not attach stickers, label on the disc.
• Store the disc in its case after playing.
Regional coding
Your DVD player has been designed to process regional
management information that is stored on DVD. DVD that
have different regional codes to that of your player cannot
be played. The regional code for your player is 1. All means
all regions. When you buy a disc, check that it bears the
correct logo.
Protect your Components from
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any component.
Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Do not stack components directly on top of each other.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your compo-
nents in a stand.
• Place the receiver near the top shelf of the stand so
heated air rising from it will not affect other components.
Disc you can play
While advances have been made to ensure that your player
is compatible with the largest number of discs possible, it
cannot be guaranteed that you will be able to play discs
which might not be compatible with audio CD, VCD and
SVCD standards. In the case of writable and rewritable
discs, compatibility with this player depends on the DVD
writer, the write sofeware and the disc used.
DVD video - Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single or dou-
bled sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high-density optical discs
on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of
digital signals.
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW - Most DVD-R and DVD+R
(one recording only), DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable).
Depending on the DVD writer and discs used. Recordings using
DVD-R and DVD+RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode.
Recordings using DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with
the specifications for DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB capacity.
VCD, Video Compact Disc - CD on which you can record up to 74
minutes of VHS-quality video associated with still images, audio
tracks and interactive menu.
SVCD, Super Video Compact Disc - Most SVCDs comply with the
IEC62107 standards. SVCDs can be used to record up to 70 min-
utes of digital sound and images in accordance with MPEG-2 stan-
dards for video and MPEG-1 standards for audio.
Audio CDs - Audio CDs (8 and 12cm)
CD-R, CD-RW - Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW
discs (rewritable). This player can play most CD-R discs. CD-Rs
written during a multisession recording can also be played, provid-
ed that the session had ended before the disc is played (depend-
ing on the write software). However, depending on the condition of
the CD writer, computer and the disc used, you may find that not
all discs will play successfully. When playing a CD-R disc, it is com-
pletely normal for the unit to take up to 30 seconds to recognize
the disc before starting to play. If the disc is not recognized
after a period of 30 seconds, remove the disc and then insert it
again.
• Irrespective of the actual recording capacity of the CD-R, do
not use its full capacity.
• CD-Rs should be preferably used instead of CD-RWs (rewritable
CDs) as, in certain cases, CD-RW playback may be faulty.
• Use reliable, good-quality CD write software.
• Close all other applications on the computer to ensure reliable
CD-R disc recording.
Disc you cannot play
DVD-ROM, DVD RAM, CDV, SACD, DVD Audio (High resolution tracks). Data
part of CD Extra, disc with non standard shape (e.g. heart), disc with region
code different from the one specified on the back of the unit.
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STANDBY/ON
10cm/4”
5cm/2”
10cm/4”
10cm/4”
10cm/4”
Front
Rear

Getting Started
Connecting to Audio-Visual Components
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TV
SAT
AUDIO OUT (VCR)
AUDIO OUT (SAT)
VCR
S-video
S-video provides a better connection for the video portion of the signal than composite video (yellow color
terminal). When connecting S-video cable, a Composite video cable (yellow RCA connector) must also be used.
VIDEO IN (TV)
S-VIDEO IN (TV)
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It is recommended that you should only use one kind of video connection method listed
below.
OPTICAL
IN
CD/SAT
OPTICAL OUT (CD/SAT)
Digital output
Connect components
capable of outputting
Dolby Digital (e.g. SAT)
or standard PCM (CD)
format digital signals.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PROGRESSIVE SCAN
Pr Pb Y
COMPONENT IN (TV)
Progressive scan
You can enable the progressive scan function through the main menu only if the following requirments are
fulfilled:
1. Your TV supports progressive scan function.
2. Component video output is used.
Component video (component cable is not supplied with this unit)
Component video terminal provides the best quality for video signal. If there is no component socket available on
your TV set, check whether your TV has another Video socket (Composite, S-video) that you can use to connect
your player.
Connecting the Antennas
The FM and AM antennas connect to the FM and AM ter-
minals on the system’s back panel.
They must be hooked up in order to have clear reception.
WIRELESS OPTICAL
IN
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO
PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO IN
Tip:
• For FM reception, extend antenna to its
full length and arrange the antenna at dif-
ferent parts of the room until the recep-
tion is optimized.

Getting Started
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Connecting the Speakers
Speakers
There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1
center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good sur-
round effects, You need to connect the front speakers, cen-
ter speakers and subwoofer to the main unit; and connect
the rear speakers to the wireless receiver.
Speaker Polarity
When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities
(“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver) of speaker wires
and terminals are matched. If the cords are reversed, the
sound will be distorted and lack bass (“out of phase”
effect).
Do not ground the output line, it will cause damage to the
speaker.
Antenna and Speaker
Wire Connection
Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.
NOTE: Make sure the insulation
is completely removed from the
ends of the Antenna and
speaker wires at all connection
points.
WIRELESS
Rear Speakers (Surround)
Subwoofer
(Wireless transmitter)
Purple / Grey striped
Green /
Grey striped
Center Speaker
Front Speakers
White /
Grey striped
Red / Grey striped
POWER
ON
OFF
SR SL
Wireless receiver
Grey / Grey
striped
Blue / Grey
striped
LeftRight
WIRELESS
Subwoofer
(Wireless transmitter)
Purple / Grey striped
Green /
Grey striped
Center Speaker
Front Speakers
White /
Grey striped
Red / Grey striped
RTD218
RTD210

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Wireless speaker connection
Wireless signal transmitter
The subwoofer comes with the unit is, at the same time,
the wireless signal transmitter. It converts the audio signal
from the unit into 5.8GHz radio frequency and transmit it
to the receiver. Connect the telephone (RJ45) connector at
the back of the subwoofer to the back of the main unit,
whenever the main unit is on, the subwoofer will transmit
audio signal to the rear speakers through the wireless sig-
nal receiver.
Wireless signal receiver
The wireless signal receiver will pick up the best audio sig-
nal from either one of its antennas and convert the signal
back to its original form, and pass it to the rear speakers.
Connecting procedures
1. Connect the subwoofer (transmitter) to the main unit
using the telephone (RJ45) connector and speaker wires.
2. Connect the rear speakers to the wireless receiver and
plug the AC power cord into the power outlet.
3. Make sure the transmitter is in STANDBY mode before
pressing the POWER button to turn the receiver on.
4. The LED on the receiver will flash when searching for a
signal, they will turn green after the signal has been found.
5. Adjust the antenna on both the transmitter and receiver
to get the best signal reception.
Changing the channel frequency
To minimize interference from other 5.8 GHz systems (Cell
phone, wireless LAN), you may select a different transmis-
sion channel if you experience interference. The channel
selector is located on the front panel of the subwoofer
(transmitter). You may change the transmission channel
according to the table below:
SIGNAL
POWER
ON
OFF
SR SL
Channel Position 1 Position 2 Position 3
1OnOnOn
2OffOn On
3OnOffOn
4OffOffOn
5OnOnOff
6OffOnOff
Note:
1. Place the wireless transmitter and
receiver with their front side (with the
brand name logo) facing each other. The
reception will be weaker if you face the
back or buttom side of the receiver to the transmitter.
2. The optimum transmission range is from 3 to 10 meters,
walls and obstacle blocking between may affect the trans-
mission.
3. It is advised that you should place the receiver at the
same height of the transmitter.
4. Try turning the receiver when the reception is weak.
5. People walking between the transmitter and receiver may
cause interference.
6. You need to restart the main unit whenever a different
transmission channel is selected.

Getting Started
Positioning your speaker
1 Left, Right (Front Speakers)
They carry primarily music and sound effects.
2 Center
In surround mode, the center speaker carries much of the
dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be set
between the left and right speakers.
3 Surround (Rear Speakers)
Their overall sound balance should be as close as possible
to the front speakers. Proper placement is vital to establish
an evenly distributed sound field.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass
effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.) which
dramatically heightens involvement with the action on the
screen.
Magnetic shielding
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be
magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distor-
tion. Front and center speakers provided with this unit are
magnetically shielded to protect your TV set.
It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and sub-
woofer near the TV set.
Front Speaker Placement
Even if you can't duplicate this ideal home theater setup
exactly, the following suggestions for speaker placement
will help you to get better results.
Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly behind
(B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of them.
Advanced Setting
Angle
Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree
angle with your favorite viewing position will duplicate the
soundtrack mixer's perspective.
Height
The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the three front
speakers should be as close as possible to the same height.
This often requires placing the center speaker directly atop
(A) or beneath (B) the TV set.
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1
2
3
3
A
B
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Preferred surround placement
Location
If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the lis-
tening area, not behind it.
Height
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet above
viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects.
Aiming
Aiming surround speakers straight across the room, not
down at viewers, helps create a more open, spacious sur-
round sound field.
Advanced Setting
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 even towards the
sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement until surround
sounds seem to envelop you, rather than coming from
behind you.
No adjacent walls
Surround speakers can go on stands facing each other to
approximate the preferred sidewall mounting (A), or to the
sides or rear of the viewing area aimed upwards. In the lat-
ter case, they can go right on the floor, or preferably, a few
feet off the floor such as on end tables (B).
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Test Tone / Channel balance
Channel balance
Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for
balancing the channels. As the signal "travels" from chan-
nel to channel, adjust the level controls until each channel
plays at the same loudness level.
Please refer to “Fine setting your speaker” section for more
details.
Level adjustment & surround channel level
expectation
Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as loud
as the others on the test signal, you'll find that on actual
program material the surround channel is usually much
lower than the front. Don't be tempted to re-adjust the
surround level; program producers use surround mostly for
subtle atmosphereics and ambience, and only rarely for
special effects. A good surround mix doesn't call attention
to itself; if it did, it would soon become distracting.
Factory Setting
The unit is preset to the following setting when you first
turn on the power.
Function = DVD/CD
Volume setting = 16
Bass & Treble = 0 dB
Channel level = 0 dB
Subwoofer = STRONG
Restore to default settings
When the receiver is on and the disc tray is opened, press
SUBWOOFER for 5 seconds until the screen goes black,
then the initial language selection menu will appear.
All system settings will be restored to default, the parental
password will also be reset.
Dolby Digital
Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and
the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Copyright
1992-1997 Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
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5
6Note:
All preset radio stations and surround
sound setting will be lost after the facto-
ry setting is restored.

Operating Your Receiver
Receiver Controls
1. STANDBY / ON
• To turn on or off the receiver.
2. OPEN / CLOSE
• Press to open / close the CD compartment door.
3. SOURCE
• To select input source. For example, DVD/CD, VCR, etc.
4. SUBWOOFER
• Press to toggle among different subwoofer mode.
5. STOP
To stop DVD/CD playback.
6. PRESET - / PREV
• To move back to the beginning/previous preset memory
location in tuner mode.
• To skip to the beginning/previous track in CD mode and the
beginning/previous chapter in DVD mode (only during
playback).
7. PRESET + / NEXT
• To go to the next preset memory location in tuner mode.
• To skip to the next track in CD mode and the next chapter in
DVD mode (only during playback).
8. PLAY/PAUSE
To start and pause DVD/CD playback.
9. VOLUME
Turn the knob to adjust volume level.
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PHONE
STANDBY/ON

Operating Your Receiver
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Remote Control
Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote
control. You can test it by pressing any button.
1. ON•OFF
• To turn on or off the receiver.
2. Source Buttons
• To turn on and select various audio/video sources. (The button functions will
be re-arranged when in AUX 1 and AUX 2 mode, the function may vary depend-
ing on the compnents used)
3. CH+, CH-
• To select programmed stations in TUNER mode.
• To skip to the next or previous chapter, track or image in DVD, CD, mp3
and JPEG mode.
4. VOL+, VOL- (Volume Buttons)
• To adjust the volume.
5. MUTE
• To mute / unmute all audio outputs.
6. SUBWOOFER
• Selects among subwoofer output level (SOFT SUBWOOFER, BALANCED
SUBWOOFER, STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL SUBWOOFER).
7. Adjustment Buttons
• In TUNER mode, press the arrow buttons to tune up or down the radio fre-
quencies.
- press OK will enter function setting mode.
- press OK again for dimmer and sleep function, then press LEFT and RIGHT
to make changes.
- When the display shows the setup you want to change (dimmer, sleep, etc),
press UP and DOWN to make changes.
• In DVD/CD/JPEG mode, press the arrow buttons to navigate OSD menu,
and press OK to validate selection.
8. Number Buttons
• In Tuner mode, to select a preset station.
• In DVD/CD mode, enable pull down menu by INFO, then press the arrow
buttons to select field to be adjusted. Press the Number buttons to direct
input the settings (e.g. CD track)
9. MENU
• In Tuner mode:
- Press to store desired frequency in memory. The flashing icon “PRESET” will
appear in display. Input your desired channel number while the word is still
flashing and the frequency will be stored.
• In DVD mode, press for menu setup for DVD title.
10. Operation Buttons
• Press DVD/CD on the remote to enter DVD/CD mode. In DVD/CD mode,
you can press the operation buttons to perform actions such as play, stop,
pause, etc.
11. CLEAR
• When in OSD menu, press to return to the root menu.
12. AUDIO
• In Tuner mode, press this button to switch from ST to MONO mode and
vice-versa.
• In DVD mode, press to select different audio channel (if available).
13. ANGLE (DVD only)
• Press to select different screen display angles.
14. ZOOM (DVD / JPEG only)
• Press to select the zoom ratio.
15. INFO
• Press to display playback information.
16.TITLE•GUIDE
• Press to go to the title menu at DVD mode.
17. SURROUND
• Press to change the surround sound settings.
18. PLAYMODE
• Press to toggle between different playmodes. (Repeat chapter, etc.)
19. EQ. LEVEL
• Press to toggle between equalizer setting, BASS/TRE setting and channel
setting.
- In equalizer setting mode, use LEFT/RIGHT to change the setting.
- In BASS/TRE setting mode, use UP/DOWN to adjust level setting.
- In channel setting mode, use LEFT/RIGHT to select channel, and use
UP/DOWN to adjust level setting.
20. TV
• Press to select the television.
Functions in TV mode (available when using a RCA TV)
3. CH+, CH-
• Press to change channel.
7. LEFT / RIGHT
• Press to use the zoom function (with a 16:9 television only)
9. MENU
• Press to exit a menu.
15. INFO
• Press to obtained information about the channel.
16. TITLE.GUIDE
• Press to display the programmed guide.
21. GO BACK / RETURN
• Press to return to the channel watched before last.
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Operating Your Receiver
DVD / VCD / CD / mp3
• Unit in DVD, VCD, CD or mp3 mode.
DIGITAL
• Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. (For DVD only)
PL
• Audio output is in Dolby PL II Movie, Dolby PL II Music
or Dolby Prologic Emulation mode.
RND
• Random playback mode activated.
• Currently in playback mode.
• Currently in pause mode.
TITLE
• Title number for DVD playback.
TRK
• Track number being played.
CHP
• Chapter number for DVD playback.
PROG.
• Program mode is activated.
STEREO
• Tuner stereo signal detected.
KHz / MHz
• Tuner frequency unit.
• Speaker Icons.
SLP
• Sleep mode is activated.
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Display

Operating Your Receiver
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Switching on /off
• To switch on the receiver, press STANDBY/ON on the
receiver once to wake up from standby mode. Press one of
the source buttons or ON/OFF on the remote control to
turn on the receiver.
• When the receiver is on, press ON/OFF on the remote or
STANDBY/ON on the receiver to return to the standby
mode.
When you turn up the unit for the first time:
1. A startup menu will show on the screen when you turn
on the unit for the first time.
2. Use UP/DOWN to highlight the language you want, then
press OK.
3. The chosen language will be your default menu lan-
guage.
Selection of Audio source
When one of the audio source is selected, the audio input
corresponding to the name will be activated.
The receiver acts as a switching device between all the
sources that are plugged into it.
Example 1:
If you connect a MD player to the AUX 1 input on the
receiver and press SOURCE until “AUX 1” shows on the
display. You will be able to have the signal from the MD
player.
STANDBY/ON
PHONE
AUX 2
AUX 2
VCR
VCR
AUX 1
AUX 1
SA
SA
T.CABLE
.CABLE
English

Select a Menu Language
Select langue de menu
Seleccione Idioma Menu
Menusprache auswahlen
Selez lingua dal menu
Francais
Espanol
Deutsch
Italiano

Note:
When the startup menu shows on the
display, the OPEN/CLOSE button is
disabled.

Operating your Receiver
Connection of Audio source
You can connect up to 2 audio sources to this
amplifier:
Source button Corresponding connector
(remote control) (receiver back panel)
- DVD/CD built-in
- TUNER built-in
- AUX 1 AUX 1 IN
- AUX 2 AUX 2 IN
When a source is selected, the source name is shown on the
display.
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Note:
1. Your receiver has a built in tuner. Just
connect the appropriate antenna to the
back of the receiver and you will be able
to listen to radio stations. (See details in
Tuner section)
2. The receiver is also equipped with DVD/CD player. Press
the SOURCE button on the main unit or DVD/CD button on
the remote to activate the feature.
3. Other sources (Tapes,etc) can be connected to this unit
provided that the connections are compatible.
4. Refer to the "Connecting To Audio-Visual Components"
section for details on connection.

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Advanced Sound Control
Sound Enhancement Systems
This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound
enhancement systems.
Dolby Pro Logic II
The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in circuit to steer the
Left, Center, Right and Surround left and right channel
audio signals and uses all five speakers to play both stereo
and Dolby Pro Logic program source, such as TV and VCR.
Dolby Pro Logic II includes Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby
Pro Logic II Music and Dolby Pro Logic Emulation.
You can use this mode to suit any stereo program source
to enjoy multi-channel sound experience.
Dolby 3 Stereo
The 3 Stereo mode will redirect the Surround signals to the
front left and right speakers when only the front and
center speakers are used.
Dolby Digital
The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital
surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital for-
mat. Dolby Digital provides better sound quality and a
more powerful presence than conventional Dolby
Surround.
This unit is equipped with Dolby Digital 5.1-channel so
that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound.
Different from Dolby Pro Logic in that only four channels (
Front Left, Front Right, Centre and Rear ) are used, the new
system provides stereo separation of the rear speakers
(Rear-Right, Rear-Left ). Adding the to the 5 channels the
subwoofer channel for bass sounds (counted as 0.1 channel)
results in 5.1 channels (or 6 Channels) that bring you the
most sophisticated Dolby Digital sound enjoyment.
Digital Theater Systems (DTS))
DTS is a digital surround system which delivers six channels
of master-quality, 20-bit audio. It offers five full-range
channels plus a special low frequency effect (LFE) channel
for subwoofer, resulting in what is commonly known as 5.1
channels. It can be applied with existing 5.1 speaker config-
urations.
DTS is available in DVD and CD mode.
Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker
Subwoofer
Center Speaker
Rear Right Speaker
Rear Left Speaker
Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker
Center Speaker
Listening
Zone
Listening
Zone
Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker
Subwoofer
Center Speaker
Rear Right Speaker
Rear Left Speaker
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Advanced Sound Control
Stereo
The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from
the front speakers and subwoofer channel.
Fine Setting of the Components
The receiver can be directly turned on by pressing the
SOURCE buttons on the remote (like DVD/CD), which also
selects the best surround sound mode. The default surround
modes for different components are as below.
If you want to enjoy multi-channel sound from stereo
sources like CD, you can press SURROUND repeatedly to
toggle among the different surround modes and select the
one you want.
For Digital Signal (Dolby Digital)
Dolby Digital Stereo
For STEREO Signal
Stereo Dolby PL II MOVIE Dolby PL II MUSIC Dolby
PL Stereo
Choosing the audio input
When in AUX 1 mode, you can choose either analog in or
optical in, press AUX 1 repeatedly to toggle between them.
Default Settings
The receiver will keep the last selection in memory as long
as it doesn’t enter standby mode.
DEFAULT INPUT (as seen on display)
Analog
Analog
Built-in
Built-in
SOURCE
AUX 1
AUX 2
TUNER
DVD/CD
Note:
AUX 1 and AUX 2 are just generic names.
You can connect other compatible audio
components to these inputs like TAPE,
MINI DISC, CD-RW player, etc.

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Advanced Sound Control
Fine Setting of the Speakers
All the basic settings have already been presetted for the
speakers included in the box.
However, to make the surround sound more effective and
suit the acoustic conditions in your listening room, you may
need to delay the signal coming from some of the speak-
ers. Channel delay compensates for center or surround
speakers that are closer to the listening position than the
front speakers.
You may setup the speakers channel by channel: while in
stop mode, enter the setup menu, then choose SOUND for
speaker setup.
To change the speaker distance
In the DISTANCE menu, press UP/DOWN to select a speaker.
press OK to select the speaker channel which you want to
adjust, then press UP/DOWN to adjust the distance from
the front, rear and center speakers individually.
To test the speaker setting and change the speaker
level
In the TEST TONE menu, a short noise will come from each
speaker respectively, press UP/DOWN to configure the cur-
rently playing speaker.
Advanced Setting
Factory Default Setting
The receiver speaker distance default settings are the
following:
Front speakers (L/R) 4.5 feet
Center speaker (Cch) 4.5 feet
Rear speaker (SUR) 4.5 feet
IMPORTANT NOTE
• Always use the subwoofer for optimum sound
quality.
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Front Left Gain Control