RCA RTD980 - Manual

USER MANUAL
RTD980
It's important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time.
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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. •
I ncrease the separation bet ween the •
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a •
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / •
TV technician for help.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
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 Home Theater has earned
the ENERGY STAR.
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 flow for ventilation. See
diagram.
For your safety
The AC power plug is polarized
(one blade is wider than the
other) and only fits into AC
power outlets one way. If the
plug won’t go into the outlet
completely, turn the plug over
and try to insert it the other way.
If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to
change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not
attempt to bypass this safety feature.
Removing the power plug is the only way to
completely remove power from your product. Make
sure the power plug remains easily accessible.
Note
This DVD player is designed and manufactured to
respond to the Region Management Information.
If the Region number of a DVD disc does not
correspond to the Region number of this DVD
player, this player cannot play the disc. The Region
number for this DVD player is Region 1.
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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 MAINS PLUG FROM MAINS
COMPLETELY, THE MAINS PLUG SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET
COMPLETELY.
Service information
This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing
techniques.
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.
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.
Illustrations contained in this document are for
representation only.
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.
This class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil num rique de la class B
est conforme la norme du NMB-003
du Canada.
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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.
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.
Please read and save for future reference.
Some of the following information may not apply
to your particular product; however, as with any
electronic product, precautions should be observed
during handling and use.
Read these instructions. •
Keep these instructions. •
Heed all warnings. •
Follow all instructions. •
Do not use this apparatus near water. •
Clean only with a dry cloth. •
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in •
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as •
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(Including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized •
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your wall outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on •
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Only use attachments / accessories specified by •
the manufacturer.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, •
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the
cart / apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms •
or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all ser vicing to qualified ser vice •
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as the power cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
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Warning
Important Safety Instructions
Additional safety information
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• Always leave sufficient 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 flow
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
different 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 fire 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, fire or the like.
• 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 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 definition
television, use the unit’s progressive
scan output to get the highest possible
video resolution. Set the Progressive Scan
option in the Video menu to On.
• If one of the devices is not working, check
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.
Getting sound from external sources
such as TV
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.
Using AUX IN (ANALOG R/L) jacks
1. Connect the AUX IN (ANALOG R/L) jacks on the
back of the unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on VCR,
TV, Set Top Box or other component.
2. Press the AUX IN 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 (5.1 Channel
<5.1ch> or Stereo mode) - the receiver will
display your selection on your TV screen.
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.
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.
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.
To adjust each speaker volume level for optimum listening experience.
(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).
Speaker gains may be set to levels of up to +10dB, actual max levels may also depend on your Volume Setting.
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.
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.
Note
Insert 2 “AAA” batteries in the remote
control prior to use.
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.).
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
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
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.
Accessories provided
Remote control and 2
AAA batteries
Left and right
front speakers
Center speaker
Composite
Video Cable
Subwoofer
Things to consider before you connect
• Ensure that the mains supply in your house
complies with that indicated on the identification
sticker located on the back of your unit.
• Install your unit horizontally, away from
any source of heat (fireplace) or appliances
creating strong magnetic or electric fields. 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 filled 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.
Better surround placement
Location
If possible, place surround speakers to either side
of the listening area, not behind it.
Height
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet
above viewers. This helps to minimize localization
effects.
Aiming
Aim surround speakers straight across the room,
not down at viewers, to help create a more open,
spacious surround sound field.
Alternative Surround Placement
Rear wall
If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the
speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or
towards the sidewalls (C, D).
Experiment with placement until sounds seem to
surround you, rather than come from behind you.
No adjacent walls
Surround speakers can go on stands facing each
other to approximate sidewall mounting (A), or to
the sides or rear of the viewing area, aimed upwards;
they can go right on the floor, or preferably, a few
feet off the floor such as on end tables (B).
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.
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.
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.
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/off 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 +/-.
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
(e.g., to move right, press ). The arrow buttons
are used to highlight an option. Once highlighted,
press OK to select the option that is highlighted.
Compatible discs
• DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
• CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Compatible formats
• DVD, JPEG
• CD
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Display Info (information)
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.
7 cm
7 cm
10 cm 10 cm
10 cm
SOURCE button - Selects the input sources.
Press repeatedly to select:
• DVD – to watch DVD videos.
• COAXIAL IN (rear) / AUX IN (rear) / AUDIO
IN (front) - to listen to the audio input from
the connected TV, VCR or Set Top Box.
PLAY/PAUSE button -
Starts/pauses playing
a disc.
VOLUME buttons - Adjusts the volume.
ON/STANDBY button-
Switches the unit on
and off.
AUDIO IN jack - connects audio devices.
OPEN/CLOSE button -
Opens and closes the
disc tray.
Purple
Green
Red White
Blue Gray
Rear Speakers
(Surround Sound)
SpeakerS
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6Ω 6Ω 6Ω 6Ω
Front Speakers
Right
Right
Left
Left
Center
Speaker
Insert
1
3
3
1
4
2
Press
Release
SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT
Subwoofer
Left and right
Surround
Speakers
Rear of the unit
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P B
P R
Rear of the unit
Rear of the unit
Rear of the unit
RCR 192 AA7
A - B
SLOW
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
DISC
AUX IN
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- +
RCR 192 AA7
SLOW
OK
AUDIO IN COAXIAL
A - B DISC
AUX IN
Time 00:18:18
1/1 Angle
Subtitle 1/6 Eng
Title 1/21 Chapter 7/29
1/3 6 ch Eng Audio
DVD Info Display
1/ 2 1/ 4 1/ 6 1/ 8
Default
: English
: English
: English
: English
Player Menu
Disc Menu
DVD indicator
AUX IN indicator
AUDIO IN indicator
COAXIAL indicator
STANDBY indicator