RCA RTD315WR User Manual

Hdmi, Audio in, Audio in aux in aux in aux in

Overview of Controls

Important Safety Instructions

Connections and Setup

FCC Information

Important Information

Connections and Setup

RTD315W

user manual

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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 dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators,heat registers, stoves, or other

produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades

with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug

has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked

on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

•

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,

use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

•

Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply

cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or has been dropped

Additional safety information

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on

the apparatus.

•

product for ventilation. Do not place product

in or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet

vent openings.

• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes,

cigars, etc. on the product.

• Connect power cord only to AC power

source as marked on the product.

• Care should be taken so that objects do not

fall into the product.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.

This product does not contain customer

serviceable components.

If your product operates on batteries,

adhere to the following precautions:

A.Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed

incorrectly, or if all batteries are not replaced

at the same time.

B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode

to charge a battery not intended to

be recharged.

C. Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking

batteries can cause skin burns or other

personal injury. When discarding batteries,

be sure to dispose of them in the proper

manner, according to your state/provincial

and local regulations.

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Portable Cart Warning

Overview of Controls

D. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the

time.

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 radiates

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does

causeharmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be

and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interferebce by one or more of

the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the

user's authority to operate the equipment.

Ventilation

You must adequately ventilate the product.

Make sure there is adequate space around

ventilation. See diagram.

10 cm

7 cm

10 cm

This product complies with DHHS Rules 21

CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date

of manufacture.

This Home Theater has

earned the ENERGY STAR.

FCC Information

For your safety

The AC power plug is

polarized (one blade is

wider than the other)

and onl

ts into AC

power outlets one way.

If the plug won’t go into

the outlet completely,

turn the plug over and

try to insert it the other

way.

electrician to change the outlet, or use a

safety feature.

Removing the power plug is the only way to

completely remove power from your

product. Make sure the power plug remains

easily accessible.

Note:

This DVD player is designed and manufactured

to respond to the Region Management

Information. If the Region number of a DVD

disc does not correspond to the 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.

DVD copy protection

In accordance with the DVD standard, your

DVD player is equipped with a Copy

Protection system, which can be switched on

he DVD disc itself, in order to

make any recording of the relevant DVD disc

onto a videotape of very poor picture quality,

or even impossible. This 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.

Caution

Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid

exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product.

technicians to prevent accidents caused by

the laser beam.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING
SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

C AUTION : 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.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING
Y O U O F I M P O R TA N T I N S T R U C T I O N S
ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

: T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

Important battery information

new and old batteries. Do not use

rechargeable batteries.

observe the polarities indicated inside the

battery compartment. Replace only with

echarge them.

a long period of time, remove

the batteries.

CAUTION

controls or adjustments or performance

of procedures other than those

open covers and do not repair yourself.

liquids, such as vases, should be placed

on the apparatus.

Illustrations contained in this document are

for representation only.

This Class B digital apparatus complies

with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est

conforme à la norme NMB-003

du Canada

Please respect the 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.

WARNING

placed on the apparatus.

Things to consider before you

connect

• Ensure that the mains supply in your house

sticker located on the back of your unit.

• Install your unit horizontally, away from any

stron

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

led with liquids, such as vases,

should be placed on the apparatus.

• Moving the unit from a cold place to a

warm one can cause condensation on some

components inside the unit. Let the

condensation disappear on its own before

turning the unit on again.

• Before moving the unit, make sure the disc

tray is empty.

• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler

is used as a disconnect device, the disconnect

device shall remain readily operable.

• Other important use and cleaning information at

the end of the manual.

Connecting the antennas

The AM and FM antennas connect to the

AM and FM terminals on the system’s back

panel. They must be hooked up in order to

receive clear reception.

AM Loop Antenna

1. Uncoil the AM Antenna wire.

2. Press down on the Antennas tab to open

the terminal.

3. Make sure the white wire on the AM loop

antenna is inserted into the AM loop

terminal and the other wire is inserted

into the ground loop terminal.

Connecting to your TV (VIDEO)

FM75

Ω

C AUTION

White

Antenna

GND

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 IN jack on your TV so the video

content goes from the receiver to the

screen.

•

television, use the unit’s HDMI output

to get the highest possible video resolution.

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

component video output and set the Progressive

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

next highest possible video resolution.

• If one of the devices is not working, check

that all the cables have been inserted

properly into the jacks.

• If your component has only one input for

audio (mono), connect it to the left (white

L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t

connect the right audio part of the cable.

Red

Blue

Green

Video
cable

Component
video cable

Method 1

Method 2

Connecting AUDIO from external

sources such as TV (Aux-In)

Connecting to your TV (via HDMI

input)

Interface. HDMI transfers digital audio and
uncompressed digital video on a single cable.
Press the HDMI button on the remote control to
change output signals as follows: 480p, 720p,
1080i and 1080p.

Notes:
• Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected TV as well
• When using HDMI cable, do not connect to other

analog video outputs.

Using AUX IN

Using AUDIO IN jacks

Notes:
•

3.5mm to

3.5mm audio cables (not included)

• To listen to the audio input from the connected

component, press SOURCE on the main unit or
AUDIO / AUX on the remote control to toggle to

AUDIO IN mode.

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

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

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

remote control to toggle select AUX IN mode.

Connect the

Ø3.5mm

AUDIO IN jacks on the front

panel of the unit to the headphone output on
portable players.

HDMI

To HDMI
output

To HDMI
input

HDMI c able

(not s upplied)

VCR

Set Top Box

AUDIO OUT

White

Red

Audio
cable

Basic playback operations

The Info Menu

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.

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

For example, red wire to red terminal on the receiver) of speaker wires and terminals match. If the cords are reversed,
the sound will be distorted. Do not let the speaker wires touch each other, it will damage the Home Theater’s amplifer.

(not supplied)

are required.

Front speaker placement

For best results, follow the speaker placement

below.
Alignment

Align the center 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

1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)

Front speakers carry primarily music and

2. Center

In surround mode, the center speaker carries

most of the dialog as well as music and

It should be set between the left and right

speakers.
3. Surround (Rear Speakers)

The surround speakers’ overall sound balance

should be as close as possible to the front

speakers. Proper placement is vital to

4. Subwoofer

A subwoofer is designed to reproduce

powerful low bass

ects (explosions, the

rumble of spaceships, etc.).

Better surround placement

Location

If possible, place surround speakers to either side

of the listening area, not behind it.
Height

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

Aiming

Aim surround speakers straight across the room, not

down at viewers, to help create a more open,

Alternative Surround Placement

Rear wall

If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the

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

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

placement until sounds seem to surround you,

rather than come from behind you.

No adjacent walls

Surround speakers can go on stands facing

each other to approximate sidewall mounting

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

aimed upwards; they can go right on the

bly, a few

such as on end tables (B).

Test tone/Channel balance

Channel balance

Your receiver is equipped with a test signal

generator to help you balance the audio level

for each channel.

See Audio Setup under The Setup Menu section

for more details on how to access this feature.

Level adjustment and surround channel

level expectation

Even though you may adjust the surround channels to be

surround channels seems quieter for actual TV and Movie

content. This is because producers use surround for subtle

To adjust each speaker volume level for optimum

listening experience

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

(front Left speaker).

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

(between -10 and +10).

(3) Repeat step (1) and (2) for the other speakers FR, SL, SR, CT, SW.
Speaker gains may be set to levels of up to +10,

actual maximum levels may also depend on your

Volume Setting.

ON•OFF – S
DVD – Selects the DVD mode
TUNER – Selects the TUNER and selects between FM/AM
AUDIO/AUX – Selects and toggles between the FRONT AUDIO IN mode

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

connected TV, VCR or Set Top Box)

–

0-9 – Number entry.
CLEAR – Quits the current setting manually from the TV screen

without saving change.

INFO – Accesses the Info menu

TITLE – Accesses the title menu of DVD discs
DISC MENU – Accesses the disc menu during playback.

– To navigate through the menus. The left and right arrows

also tune the radio frequency in the tuner mode.

MUTE – Mutes and restores the sound.

SETUP – Enters Setup menu

RETURN – In DVD mode, returns to the

previous menu.

VOL +/- – Adjusts the sound volume.

CH +/ , CH –/ – Directly accesses the next or previous chapter

REV – Starts reverse accelerated play

PLAY – Starts playing a disc
FWD – Starts forward accelerated play

SLOW – Select SLOW motion function.

ZOOM – Accesses the Zoom function

SUBTITLE – Selects the subtitle languages or tunrs subtitle

HDMI – Changes video output signals (480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p)
SUBWOOFER – Selects among subwoofer output

levels (soft/balance/strong/powerful).

REPEAT – Accesses the repeat function.

level settings. Adjusts the value using

SURROUND – Changes the Surround sound setting.

In DVD mode, press the button to select
between Dolby Digital 5.1CHANNEL and
STEREO modes (Dolby Pro Logic is available
if the input is Dolby 2ch). In the AUX IN/

AUDIO IN mode (analog input), press

and STEREO modes. (Refer to details on
“Sound Enhancement Systems”)

Remote control functions in tuner
mode

TUNER – Selects the TUNER and switch between
FM/AM
VOL+/– – Adjusts the sound volume.
MUTE – Mutes and Restores the sound.
TUNER +/– – Tunes down and up the radio

frequencies

MEMORY – Stores a station
CH+/– – Selects programmed stations

AUDIO – Selects between Stereo and Mono mode

for Tuner (FM)

Overview of Controls

Note:

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

batteries to the remote control prior to

use.

OPTICAL Selects OPTICAL IN at rear for digital audio connection.

the button to select between 5.1CHANNEL

Using remote 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.

Playing Discs - Basic Functions

Compatible discs

• DVD, DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW

• CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Compatible formats

• DVD, JPEG
• CD

Regional coding

Your unit has been designed to process

regional management information stored on

DVD discs. The regional code for your unit

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

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

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

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.

get to the ZOOM OFF option.

Types of menus

• Disc menu — The appearance and

contents of this menu varies according to

the type of disc you have inserted. It is

separate from the Setup menu.

• Info menu — The unit’s Info menu appears

at the top of the screen while the disc is

playing. Press INFO on the remote to

• Setup menu — Press SETUP to access

this menu.

General Setup

Video
HDMI Setup
TV Type

Default

Notes:

• When you press STOP, the unit stores the point

where playback was interrupted. If you press

PLAY again, playback resumes from this point.

To stop playback completely or to start again

from the beginning, press STOP twice. If the

unit is left in STOP mode for more than 5 minutes

without any user interaction, a screen saver is

activated. At the end of 30 minutes without any

1. Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing to

chapter, and time display information.

2. Press INFO again for audio language, subtitles, and

camera angle.

3. Press INFO a third time for play mode, bookmark and

sleep timer.

4. Use the right/left arrow buttons on the remote to

select an icon.

5. Use the up/down buttons to scroll through the options

Note:

INVALID KEY will be displayed if the function you

select is not available.

DVD Info Display

CD Info Display

C H

5 . 1C H

O FF

P LA

Title

Chapter

Time display

Audio language

Subtitles

Camera angle

Play mode

Bookmark

Sleep timer

TR K

P LA

Track

Time display

Sleep timer

Bookmark

Play mode

AUDIO IN

AUX IN

: Front panel controls

Switches the

output levels (among soft/balanced/

strong/powerful).

AUDIO IN jacks -
connects audio
devices.

Starts/pause
playing a disc.

Adjusts the

volume.

Stops disc

playback.

Selects the input sources.

Press repeatedly to select:

• DVD – to watch DVD videos

• TUNER – to listen to the radio

• AUX (rear) / AUDIO IN(front)

– to listen to the audio input from

the connected TV, VCR or Set Top Box

Opens and closes

the disc tray.

AUDIO IN

OK –

(DVD) or track (CD). Selects programmed

stations in TUNER mode

STOP – Stops playback.

PAUSE – Freezes frame, accesses frame advance

AUDIO – Accesses the audio function

ANGLE – Accesses the camera angle function for DVD disc

Remote functions in DVD/CD mode

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

LEVEL

– Toggles channels for diﬀerent channel

VOL +/-

is 1

SF X1/ 2 SF X1/ 3 SF X1/ 4 SF X1/ 5

PL AY

SF X1/ 7

SF X1/ 6

Important Safety Instructions

Only use attachments/accessories

outlet, consult an electrician for electrician for

Connections and Setup

Remote control and

2 AAA batteries

Left and right

Surround

Speakers

Composite

Video Cable

One Pig-Tail

antenna wire

Left and right

front speakers

One external AM

loop antenna

Subwoofer

Center speaker

Accessories provided

• OPTICAL (rear) - to connect digital audio

components

SUB

CEN

SPEAKERS

Green and Black

Purple and Black

Red
and Black

Blue and
Black

Grey and
Black

Rear Speakers

(SurroundSound)

Front Speakers

White
and Black

Right

Insert

Press

Release

Left

Center Speaker

Subwoofer

automatically.

DVD Home Theater System

label side up.

speed of slow-motion playback changes in

the following sequence:

picture advances one frame.

Note: Center speakers provided

with this unit are magnetically shielded

to protect your TV set. It is not recommended

to place the front, surround speakers and

subwoofer near the TV set.

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Suggest using Ø3.5mm
AUDIO IN jack for mp3

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

Digital Optical Input

Connect components capable of outputting

Dolby Digital (e.g. TV or Set Top Box) or

standard PCM (CD) format digital signals.

Press OPTICAL key on remote control or SOURCE

key on main unit to select OPTICAL IN for digital

audio output components.

connection (cable not included).

OPTICAL
OUT

Set Top Box

OPTICAL
IN

- 2 -

- 3 -

- 4 -

- 5 -

- 6 -

- 7 -

- 8 -

- 12 -

- 11 -

- 10 -

- 9 -