RCA RTD120 System
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1. 3 Test tone e This function is available in DVD mode only e When setting TEST TONE on the unit will provide signals to each speaker respectively so you can decide if any fine tuning is needed for that speaker e The test tone function can be activated even when there is no disc in the tray Dynamic range setting In many listening situations it is not recommended to set the volume too high and thus the loudest sound must be compressed downwards in level Likewise the very quiet sounds would be inaudible and must be brought upwards in level to be heard Dolby Digital satisfies these needs through the dynamic range controlling Selects the dynamic range compression to fit the indi vidual listening situation The options are Softer Soft and OFF e Softer Audio with highly compressed dynamic range e Soft Audio with partially compressed dynamic range e OFF Audio without compressed dynamic range Note Dynamic range is only applicable on Dolby Digital soundtrack Basic Setup Play General setup Play mode Audio setup Program play Preferences 4 Edit program gt Lock Go to program mode page Set the value Preferences setup Setting the language This is to select the audio language subtitle language and the language used on the OSD menu The default setting is ENGLISH Audio English Subtitle French German Italian Defaults Oy Spanish Disc menu Set preference to English2. ccccecsesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeens 10 Setting the language ccccccocccnnccccnonnnccnanonnnnss 11 Setting the parental cccoconnnncccccnnonicconnnnnos 11 Exploration of Rating LimitS occccccco 11 setas CEAUN i so 11 Playing Discs General Operations 12 Basic DIAVOACK ii 12 Using the menu for DVD cccceeeeeeeeees 12 PICLUFS ZOOMMING eiii cita 13 Playing mp3 music files and displaying JPEG AO 14 Using the VCD MeNU sccccseseeeeeeeeeeees 15 Playing video CD with PBC oocccccccncccccccnncos 16 Using the CD MENU seniti 16 Features e DVD player built in Dolby Digital decoder e Analog amplifier e Conforming DVD SVCD VCD1 1 VCD2 0 mp3 CDR CDRW and CDDA discs e DVD navigation and SVCD VCD 2 0 PBC controlling functions e OSD menu display e Full function remote control Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works Copyright 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved DU ear DIGITAL Accessory Check that you have the following items Main unit 1 Subwoofer 1 Speakers 5 Remote control 1 AAA batteries 2 Video cable 1 Operations Manual 1 DVD region code DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the region printed on the rear panel If the region number of the disc does not match th
3. For rental firms proof of first rental is also required What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your unit e Damage from misuse or neglect e Cleaning of audio heads e Batteries e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A unit purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage 20 Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WAR RANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CON SUMER THOMSON INC SHALL NOT BE LIAB
4. e AUDIO Select the desired audio language e SUBTITLE Select the desired subtitle language e DISC MENU Select the desired disc menu language Lock setup 4 1 Lock player gt Unlock player Change password Parental Lock player Unlock player If you choose Lock player you have to input the password before entering the Lock setup menu Change password To change password you should select Lock player first If you forget the NEW password e Input the default password 0120 to enter the Lock setup menu e Choose Unlock player e Go to Lock player and enter your new code Setting the Parental This function allows you to set playback limitation level Explanation of Ratings Limits The Rating Limits feature lets you determine what types of discs can be played in the player and what types of discs will require a password to override the rating limit that you ve set In the United States of America USA the ratings feature is based on the ratings set up by the MPAA Motion Pictures Association of America such as R PG G etc Some countries use a different rating system The system ranks the ratings from 1 to 8 in order to accommodate the ratings systems used in other countries 1 is considered material that is least offensive and 8 is considered the most offensive Note In order for the Ratings Limits to be enforced the DVD Player must be locked and the disc you re playing must contain
5. 8 Number Buttons e In DVD CD mode enable the pull down menu by INFO Button 15 then press the OK key to select a field to be adjusted Press the Number Buttons input the settings directly e g CD track 9 MENU e In DVD mode press to select menu setup for DVD title e In mp3 mode press to select menu setup in stop mode 10 Operation Buttons e In CD DVD mode press the PLAY button to start playback press the STOP button to stop playback press the PAUSE button to pause playback press the REVERSE FORWARD buttons to search backward forward through the disc e In DVD VCD CD mode press the PAUSE button to pause playback and then press REVERSE or FORWARD buttons to make a backward and forward slow motion playback A number of speeds can be selected by pressing the REVERSE or FORWARD buttons Only 3 different speeds are available in VCD SVCD forward play e In all mode press and hold the STOP button for 2 seconds it works as the OPEN CLOSE button 11 RETURN e Press to go to the previous menu or setup menu 12 AUDIO e Press to select the audio channel you like e g Stereo Mono Left Mono Right e n SVCD mode press to toggle 4 different audio channels if available e In DVD mode press to select a different audio channel if available 13 ANGLE DVD only e Press to select different angle 14 ZOOM VCD SVCD DVD JPEG file e During VCD SVCD DVD JPEG files playback press the ZOOM key and
6. THE THE EXCLAMATION A FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK POINT WITHIN THE HEAD WITHIN THE DO NOT REMOVE COVER JTRIANGLE IS A TRIANGLE IS A OR BACK NO USER WARNING SIGN WARNING SIGN SERVICEABLE PARTS IN ALERTING YOU OF ALERTING YOU OF SIDE REFER SERVICING MP ORTANT DANGEROUSITO QUALIFIED SERVICEJINSTRUCTIONS VOLTAGE INSIDE PERSONNEL ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT THE PRODUCT SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Table of Contents Table of Contents Troubleshooting occccccoccccconcocannnonencnnnnnnnas 17 Specifications cn 18 General Information Cares and Maintenance coooncocnccnnnccnnncnnnaro 19 E 18 g eae en ear anc See ra Pon ar nem nor rere 2 _ DVD region Codes cms 2 Limited Warranty UiS Janeti 20 Disc can be played ritenesse 2 Glossary Of disc ter M coocccccccnccnccconncnncnnnnnoncnnnos 2 Conventions about this manual 2 Notes ON CISC tai 2 ACCESSORY piesprieda oae i 2 Inserting batteries into the remote control 2 Function Overview PONE 9 ING liee a 3 Back panela ai 4 REMOTE CONTO ado 5 Connections Connecting to speakers occcccoccccccconcccnonononanos 6 Connecting to TV and additional components IN 7 Basic Setup Setting up the Digital Home Theater system A 8 General SetUD unan 8 A cust oausarangueeebeosuvosedisnsan suns 9 Playmode setup
7. are Repeat A B Repeat all Repeat track and Repeat Off Item 5 Bookmark Use the A Y buttons to Bookmark Mode then press OK to enter the bookmark menu use the AJ V buttons to select a bookmark location then press OK again to confirm Item 6 CD Intro Mode Use the A Y buttons to set Intro Mode on and off If you set this function on it will play the first 10 seconds of each track in order to give you a brief introduction of all the tracks 16 Listening to an external source Press SOURCE on the front panel to select AUX1 or AUX2 or press the AUX1 AUX2 buttons on the remote directly Sleep timer setting The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time In DVD CD mode 1 Press INFO during playback the info bar appears 2 Use the buttons to select the sleep icon then press OK to select the time as following 30 min 60 90 120 OFF In mp3 AUX mode 1 Press SLEEP to display current sleep setting 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time as following 30 min 60 90 120 OFF To cancel the sleep timer e In mp3 AUX mode press SLEEP repeatedly until OFF appears e In DVD CD VCD mode press INFO during playback the info bar appears use the buttons to select the sleep icon then press OK repeatedly until OFF appears Auto standby Screen saver If there is no key activation in STOP PAUSE mode for 5 minutes screen saver
8. recharged Safety precautions e Never open the cabinet under any circumstances Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained technician e Never operate this product with the cabinet removed e Do not touch the player with wet hands If any liquid enters the player cabinet take the player to a trained technician for inspection e This player uses a laser to read the data on the disc The laser mechanism corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a record player Although this product incorporates a laser pick up lens it is completely safe when operated according to directions e Discs rotate at high speed inside the player Do not use damaged warped or cracked discs e Do not touch the pick up lens which is located inside the disc compartment Also to keep dust from collecting on the pick up lens do not leave the compartment door open for an extended period of time If the lens becomes dirty clean it with a soft brush or use an air blower brush designed for camera lenses e The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splash ing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Don t infringe This product should only be used for the purposes for which it is sold that is entertainment violating no copyright law Any attempts to use this product for which it is not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by Thomson The descriptions and chara
9. switching the output selector to 480p P scan position see TV instruction manual for details otherwise no image will be displayed on the TV Setting up the Home Theater system You must connect all the speakers and setup the system properly in order to enjoy the Cinema experience at home The subwoofer can enhance the bass performance of your system dramatically 1 Press the EQUALIZER button to select a channel The level of the channel FL C FR SUB SL SR will appear on the screen 2 Use the VOL and VOL buttons to adjust the selected channel s level If you do not press the EQUALIZER or VOL button for a few seconds the value will be stored 3 Press the DSP key the surround mode will show on screen 4 To adjust the master volume use the VOL and VOL buttons in normal mode Enter Setup Menu 1 Press STOP to enter the setup menu when a DVD VCD CD is playing Press MENU in stop mode when a mp3 disc is playing If there is no disc in the disc tray system will enter the SETUP MENU automatically Use gt 4 Y to select your preferred option Press OK to confirm the highlighted option To exit the setup menu return to the main menu and select Play A WN General setup a ESA NE General setup 41 TVdisplay gt 1 Setting the TV display You can select the aspect ratio of the TV display e 4x3 Standard If you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is not for
10. the On screen banner display Title Audio Playmode Angle Time Display Chapter Subtitles Bookmark Sleep 00 05 23 Ms gt z z Current time enter new time to play 1 Press INFO while playing a DVD The on screen banner display appears on the TV screen The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc 2 Use the buttons to select the item you want to change And use the A Y buttons to change the settings Depending on the disc you can use the number but tons 0 9 to select the item 3 Use the number buttons 0 9 to input the time you want to go to play 4 Press INFO again or press CLEAR to exit Time Display all Info Displays This feature displays the time that has elapsed during playback For DVD the time displayed refers to the current title and acts as a Time Search feature You can skip right to any scene Highlight the Time Display and use the number buttons on the remote to enter the elapsed time you want to go to You must use two digits for each field For example if you enter 01 35 12 playback will start at 1 hour 35 minutes and 12 seconds Note For Audio CD the time displayed refers to the track that s playing Title Track Icon all Info Display Some DVD contain more than one title Each title is divided into chapters CD are divided into separate tracks To select a title track After you highlight the Title Track icon use the number button s on the remote to enter the
11. will be activated If there is no key activation in PAUSE mode for 30 minutes the unit will automatically enter STOP mode If there is no key activation in STOP mode for 30 minutes the unit will automatically enter STANDBY mode If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist consult your nearest service center No power e ls the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet e One of the safety mechanisms may be operating In this situation unplug the player from the power outlet and then plug it in again No picture e Check that the system is connected securely e The video connecting cord is damaged Replace it with a new one e Make sure that you connect the system to video input connector on the TV e Make sure that you turn on the TV e Make sure that you select the video input on the TV so that you can view the pictures from this system e Try different setting of the output selector 480p P scan 480i or S video The picture noise appears e Clean the disc e If video from this system has to go through your VCR to get to your TV the copy protection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality If you still experience problems after checking your connections please try connecting your DVD system directly to your TV s S Video input if your TV is equipped with this input The
12. IVIPORTADOR O a Comercializadora Thomson de ar CO M xico S A de C V lvaro Obreg n No 151 Piso 13 Col Roma Delegaci n Cuauht moc C P 06700 M xico D F Telefono 52 55 11 020360 RFC CTM 980723 KS5 EXPORTER Thomson Inc PO Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1976 O 2004 Thomson Inc Trademark s O Registered Marca s Registrada s Marque s Depos e 55787740 EN WWww rca com www rca com LatinAmerica Printed in China Impreso en China user manual t youume CONTRO NEXT us sTOP PLAY PAUSE LOSE RTD120 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time 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
13. LE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How State Law relates to warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your unit outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser
14. OUT 480P 4801 480P S VIDEO P SCAN The diagram shown above may varies from your actual RF modulator please refer to your RF modulator manual You may use this output selector to select your desired output signal SAT 1WS LNO O1GNV WOYS EE Output signal selection S video S video provides a better connection for the video signal than composite video yellow color terminal Component video output Component video terminal provides the best connection for video By separating the color information Pb Pr and the luminance signal Y the image is improved compared to using S video or composite video connection result may vary on different TV monitor If your TV is equipped with these terminals e g Y Pb Pr Y Cb Cr Y B Y R Y use an appropriate video cable 75 Ohm and connect to the system Make sure to match the terminal color Setup Video output You can select either S video component and component with progressive scan function as your video output When S video output is selected only S video and composite output will function properly When 480I output is selected the component output will only deliver 480i signal When 480P P Scan output is selected the component output will only deliver 480p signal Progressive Scan Progressive scan function can only be activated when 480P P SCAN output is selected Warning Make sure your TV is compatible with progressive scan function before
15. a movie or a title that is rated Reset as Default Select RESET and press OK all settings except parental control setting in DVD CD mode will be reset to the default setting 11 General operation 1 When you complete all the connections plug the AC power cord of the player 2 Press ON STANDBY to switch on the main power 3 Press SOURCE to select the input source 4 Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray press again to close the disc tray 5 Press VOL to increase or decrease the volume level 6 Press MUTE to turn off the sound To restore press it again Basic playback Start playback e Press PLAY PAUSE gt Il on the front panel To pause playback press PLAY PAUSE ll again Note e Some discs will start playing automatically and others will display the menu on the TV screen Use the gt A Y to select a track or press the number keys 0 9 to go to the desired track chapter Stop playback e Press STOP E Skip to another track chapter e Press lt gt gt repeatedly during playback to skip to the next or previous track chapter Fast search e For DVD mp3 discs FF fast forward FF 2x FF 4x FF 6x FF 8x FR fast reverse FR 2x FR 4x FR 6x FR 8x e For VCD CD FF fast forward FF 1x FF 2x FF 3x FF 4x FR fast reverse FR 1x FR 2x FR 3x FR 4x e To resume normal playback press PLAY gt 12 Using the menu for different types of discs Using
16. aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you set TV DISPLAY in the SETUP menu when you play a wide picture e The aspect rate is fixed on your DVD disc e f you connect the system with the S Video cable connect directly to the TV Otherwise you may not change the aspect ratio e Depending on the TV you may not change the aspect ratio There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Make sure that you have selected the correct source on the system e The protective device on the system has been activated because of a short circuit Turn off the system eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again e The audio connecting cord is damaged Replace it with a new one e The system is in pause mode or slow motion play mode Press PLAY to return to normal play mode e Check the speaker settings The left and right signal are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Adjust front balance parameter using SELECT and VOLUME Severe hum or noise is heard e Check that the speakers and components are con nected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your TV away from the audio components e The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them wit
17. c tive operations Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc as the operating procedure may differ according to different Video CD To go back to the menu screen e Press RETURN to go to the main menu when PBC is on e Press STOP when playing a VCD disc with PBC on off To cancel PBC playback function and play a Video CD with PBC functions in Continuous Play mode e Press INFO and set PBC OFF If a disc is playing the playback will not stop e Press PLAY to start playing the disc in Continuous Play mode 15 Using the CD menu 1 Press INFO while playing a CD The CD menu appears on the TV screen The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc 2 Use the buttons to select the item you want to change And use the A Y buttons to change the settings Depending on the disc you can use the number buttons 0 9 to select the item 3 Press INFO again to exit Item 1 Select a CD Track Use the A Y buttons to select the track you want to play Depending on the disc you can use the number buttons 0 9 to select the track Item 2 Select CD Playmode Use the A Y buttons to select CD Playmode Standard play Plays tracks in normal order Shuffle on Plays tracks randomly Item 3 Select Audio channel Use the A Y buttons to select audio channel Stereo Plays tracks in stereo mode Shuffle on Plays tracks randomly Item 4 Repeat Use the A Y buttons to select Repeat Mode The repeat modes
18. ck Video or audio CD Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO or a CD Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want Conventions about this manual e Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the system You can also use the controls on the remote control if they have the same or similar names as those on the system e The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc In some cases these functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this User Manual In this case follow the instructions given on the screen This User Manual only covers basic disc operations e Forsome operations the invalid icon may appear on the screen This indicates that the selected operation is not valid for the current disc e The drawings about the TV screen and front panel display used in this User Manual are purely for the purposes of explanation The actual display may differ slightly from what are shown here Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control You can control the system using the supplied remote Insert two batteries by matching the and on the batteries When using the remote point it at the remote sensor on the front panel of this system Notes on disc Disc handling precautions e Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a car parked in di
19. cteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee In order to provide the highest quality product possible we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages 19 What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year from date of purchase for labor and parts e The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit e Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your unit How you get service e Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Audio Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental e Pick up your unit when repairs are completed e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service
20. e region number in your DVD player you will not be able to play the disc If you try to play the DVD the message WRONG REGION will appear on the OSD The region number for this DVD player is 1 About CDR CDRW Audio mp3 Com pact Disk Audio CDA DVD Video DVD Audio This model is compatible with CDR CDRW DVD R DVD RW Audio mp3 Compact Disk Audio CDDA Video Compact Disk VCD DVD Audio Dolby digital track JPEG pictures While your disc 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 ATTENTION This unit is incompatible with the following disc formats 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 Glossary of disc terms e Title DVD The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD a movie for a picture piece on a video software or an album etc for a music piece on an audio soft ware Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want e Chapter DVD Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles A title is composed of several chapters Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want e Tra
21. h a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol e Clean the disc The sound loses stereo effect when you play a Video CD or a CD e Set the Audio mode to STEREO in the SETUP menu e Make sure that you connect the system properly The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital sound track e Check the speaker connections e Depending on the DVD disc the output signal may not be entirely 5 1 channel but monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital format The sound comes from the center speaker only e Depending on the disc the sound may come from the center speaker only No sound is heard from the center speaker e You may set the listening mode to Dolby Pro Logic Phantom e Adjust the speaker volume No sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the rear speakers e Adjust the speakers volume The language for the subtitles cannot be changed when you play a DVD e Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD e Changing the language for the subtitles is prohibited on the DVD The subtitles cannot be turned off when you play a DVD e Depending on the DVD you may not be able to turn the subtitles off The angles cannot be changed when you play a DVD e Multi angles are not recorded on the DVD e Change the angles when the angle mark appears on the TV screen e Changing the angle is prohibited on the DVD The system does not operate properl
22. h the available audio languages Note The language feature only works if the disc was created with multiple language tracks If the disc doesn t contain the language you selected the disc will play in the default language The audio language can also be changed through the DVD player menu During playback press MENU to access the disc s menu Play Mode Icon DVD CD Info Displays The Play Mode options available depend on the disc type The default play mode standard play plays the disc s contents in the order in which the disc was created i e track 1 plays first followed by track 2 etc Repeat By default the repeat feature is Off The options available depend on the disc type e For DVD you can repeat the title chapter or use AB repeat e For Audio CD you can repeat the disc a track or a program e For mp3 disc you can repeat the disc one folder and a track Repeating Discs Titles Chapters or Tracks 1 While a disc is playing press INFO the Info Display appears 2 Press the gt button until the Play Mode icon is high lighted 3 Press the 4 Y button to scroll through the different options until you see the repeat option you want to use the options will appear at the bottom of the Info Display 4 To turn off the Repeat feature press the A Y button repeatedly until Play Mode Repeat Off appears Camera Angle Icon DVD Info Display Some discs may contain multiple angles of a particular
23. he remote control then press OK to display the list of files or press PLAY to start playing all the files contained in the folder 5 Select a file using the gt A Y buttons in stop mode then press PLAY to start playback 6 To display the Info menu press INFO when playback is stopped 7 When the player has played all the mp3 or JPEG files the disc s contents appear 8 Press STOP to stop playback at any time e mp3 file use the buttons to select folder file playmode in the SMART NAVI menu then use the A Y buttons to choose your desired folder file playmode e mp3 playmode there are 6 playmodes totally such as Normal Disc Repeat Folder Folder Repeat Track repeat and Shuffle on e JPEG file During the slide show you can use ZOOM to magnify the picture and then press gt A Y to pan the image SMART NAVI Y Y BUT SERIOUS MP3 PHILCOLLIN 1 MP3 PHIL COLLIN 2 MP3 PHIL COLLIN 3 MP3 PHIL COLLIN 4 MP3 PHILCOLLIN 5 PLAYMODE NORMAL Note The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to the size and number of JPEG files on the disc If nothing is displayed after a few minutes it is likely that certain files are too large Try reducing the files resolution and write another disc Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 files Before inserting a disc check that it is compatible with the player 14 mp3 recommendation e Use mp3 as the extension when conve
24. matted for widescreen viewing use this setting A wide picture is dis played on the whole TV screen with a portion automatically cut off e 4x3 Letterbox If you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is formatted for widescreen viewing use this setting Wide bands will be displayed on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen e 16x9 Widescreen If you have a widescreen TV use this setting you must also set your widescreen TV to full size 2 Selecting the language for OSD This function allows you to select the desired language The default setting is English Option English French German Italian Spanish Audio Setup 4 1 Downmix gt Downmix This function can convert a multi channel audio source to a two channel stereo signal The options are Stereo and Off Speaker setup 4 1 Distance gt 1 Distance setup In order 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 speakers by setting the distance between the speakers and your listening position e This function is to set the distance of the front speaker center speaker and rear speaker Only available when downmix function is OFF e The distance range is from 5 feet to 30 feet 2 Level setting e This function is to set the level balance of each speaker e The level range is from 6dB to 6dB
25. ng them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter Never wipe the disc in a circular motion since circular scratches are likely to occur and could cause noise during playback e If a disc becomes dirty wet a soft cloth in water wring it out well wipe the dirt away gently and then remove any water drops with a dry cloth e Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on discs Also never clean discs with benzene thinner or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to disc surface Disc lens care e When your disc lens gets dirty it can also cause the system to output poor sound and visual quality To clean the lens you will need to purchase a disc lens cleaner which can maintain the output sound and visual quality of your system For instructions on cleaning the disc lens refer to the ones accompanying the lens cleaner Important battery information e Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control for more than one month e Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries e Dispose of batteries in the proper manner according to provincial and local regulations e Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a differ ent battery type if inserted incorrectly if all batteries are not replaced at the same time if disposed of in fire or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be
26. ped ped Led tod tod ESD IDO N e 5 Y Pb Pr OUT Connect to TV with Y Pb Pr input 6 AUDIO IN AUX 1 Connect to the audio output of TV VCR or any audio device 7 AUDIO IN AUX 2 Connect to the audio output of TV VCR or any audio device Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control see relevant section on page 3 You can test it by pressing any button MUTE RETURN EQUALIZER TITLE GUIDE INFO MED m WD 3 DISC ap amn ANGLE 7 g NIGHT DVD g 13 UM um FORWARD gt PAUSE on REVERSE PLAY io a aN Lome AUX 1 SAT CABLE 1 ON OFF e To turn on or off the receiver and other auxiliary components e Press ON OFF twice within two seconds will turn off most GE and RCA products 2 Source Buttons e To turn on and select various audio video sources 3 Channel Chapter Buttons e To skip to the next or previous chapter track or image in DVD CD mp3 and JPEG mode 4 VOL VOL Volume Buttons e To adjust the volume 5 MUTE e To mute unmute all the audio outputs 6 INPUT e To select the input of a GE RCA TV 7 Adjustment Buttons e When the display shows the general setup page press the arrow buttons to select the option you want to change and press the up and down buttons to make changes then press OK to finalize your choice
27. re 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 serial number Model No Remote Control No Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No Service Information This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing tech niques For instructions on how to obtain service refer to the warranty included in this Guide Product Dolby Digital DVD Amplifier Brand RCA Model RTD120 Electrical current consumption 120V 60Hz 70 Watts IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson de M xico S A de C V lvaro Obreg n No 151 Piso 13 Col Roma Delegaci n Cuauht moc C P 06700 M xico D F Telefono 52 55 11 020360 RFC CTM 980723 KS5 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la class B est conforme a la norme du NMB 003 du Canada TION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A THE LIGHTNING CAUTION TO REDUCE
28. rect sunlight as there can be considerable rise in tempera ture inside the car e After playing store the disc in its case e Be careful not to drop or bend the disc Note This device is protected by U S patent number 4 631 603 and 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 and other intellectual property rights The use of Macrovision s copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay per view uses only unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Front panel 2131 W 5 lel 7 8 NTROL pr mues AISA ED USE Z CA RTD 120 PROGRESSIVE SCAN HOME THEATRE SYSTEM STOP P VOLUME Cq REVIOUS NEXT OPENFCLOSE PLAY PAUSE AAA iar 1 ON STANDBY 5 STOP Switch the main power on off Press to stop playback 2 SOURCE 6 PREVIOUS Press to select source DVD CD AUX1 AUX2 In Disc mode press to skip to the previous track 3 OPEN CLOSE 7 NEXT l Press to open close the disc tray Only under DVD CD In Disc mode press to skip to the next track mode 8 VOLUME CONTROL 4 PLAY PAUSE Increase or decrease the master volume level When increasing the volume level the light will change from 1 to 7 blinking light means the minimum volume level is reached Press to start or pause playback Function Overview 2 BHA 5 le SPEAKERS 62 8Q il ia all il Leal pea
29. rting audio files into mp3 for saving onto CD R W or CD ROM e g Rocky08 mp3 Do not use any other extension e g doc pdf e Do not use the mp3 extension for other text or non audio data files as this may result in serious malfunc tion and harmful noise interference e Most commonly available CD creation software can make files compatible for the system but do not forget to finalize your disc after creation This set cannot read DirectCD recordings e In order to get audio CD quality you need to record your mp3 CD at 128 kbps You can record up to 256 kbps Beyond 256 kbps the unit might not read the CD e Do not combine CD Audio and mp3 tracks onto a CD R W or CD ROM The player will only playback CD audio tracks from mixed CD formats Using the VCD menu 00 05 23 gt Play Current time enter new time to play 1 Press INFO while playing a VCD The VCD menu appears on the TV screen The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc 2 Use the buttons to select the item you want to change And use the A Y buttons to change the settings Depending on the disc you can use the number buttons 0 9 to select the item 3 Press the INFO button again to exit Item 1 Select VCD Track Use the A Y buttons to select the track you want to play Depending on the disc you can use the number buttons 0 9 to select the track This function is not valid when in PBC ON mode Item 2 Set PBC ON OFF Use
30. scene If the disc has only one angle this feature won t work 1 While a disc is playing press ANGLE on the remote If the disc is not created with multiple angles the invalid symbol appears If the disc contains multiple angles the Angle icon appears with the current angle number and the number of angles available For example 1 4 indicates that Angle 1 is displayed and there are totally 4 angles available 2 Press the ANGLE button again to go to the second camera angle Press ANGLE again to go to the third angle etc 3 To resume normal playback scroll through the camera angles until you get to Angle Off Picture Zooming This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV screen and to pan through the enlarged image 1 Press ZOOM repeatedly to select a zoom factor Several zoom options are available 2 After the ZOOM icon disappears you can pan though the enlarged image press 4 Y buttons to move the zoomed picture left right up or down 13 Playing mp3 music files and displaying JPEG files This unit is able to play mp3 files and view JPEG image files Please read the following for detailed procedures 1 Open the tray by pressing the OPENeCLOSE button 2 Place the disc with the printed side facing up 3 If the AutoPlay option in the Play Mode menu is enabled the disc s contents are displayed otherwise press PLAY to display them 4 Select a folder using the gt A Y buttons on t
31. the A Y buttons to set PBC ON OFF Item 3 Select VCD Audio Channel Use the A Y buttons to select Audio Channel the options are Stereo Mono right Mono left In SVCD mode press AUDIO to toggle 4 different audio channels if available Item 4 Repeat Use the A Y buttons to select Repeat Mode The repeat modes are Repeat A B and Repeat Off Item 5 Select Playmode Use the A Y buttons to select playmode Normal play Plays tracks in normal order Random Plays tracks randomly Item 6 Bookmark Mode Use the A Y buttons to Bookmark Mode then press OK to enter bookmark menu use the A Y buttons to select a bookmark location then press OK again to confirm Item 7 Intro Mode Use the A Y buttons to select Intro Mode If you set this function on it will play the first 10 seconds of each track in order to give you a brief introduction of all the tracks Playing Video CD with PBC When playing Video CD Version 2 0 with PBC function you can enjoy simple interactive operations with search functions 1 Press INFO to set PBC function on 2 Start playing a Video CD with PBC function the system will enter PBC playback automatically The menu appears on the TV screen 3 Use the number keys 0 9 to select the item you want For some discs you can only select the items using the number buttons 4 Press OK to execute your selection 5 Follow the instructions on the menu screen for intera
32. the following precau tions when connecting the speakers Make sure the stripped end of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord Note Be sure to match the speaker cord correctly For optimal sound performance use the supplied speakers Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied SURROUND 10 Black Green SUBWOOFER Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord e Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal e Stripped cords are touching each other due to exces sive removal of insulation Connecting to TV and additional components Use the supplied audio cables to connect AUX 1 e Connect the AUX2 jack to any audio video device jacks to the corresponding audio output jacks on the using Audio Video cables TV VCR or other audio visual components e Connect the YPbPr OUT jack to the TV with corre Connect the S VIDEO OUT jack to the S Video input sponding input if available jack on the TV using a S Video cable Not included Connect the VIDEO OUT jack to the Video input jacks on the TV using a video cable TV TV with RF input only may need a RF modulator not included for inputting audio video signals Se YODA LNO OIGNV NOA AL NI OSCIA AL NI OAGIA S RF cable RF in RF out RF modulator AV cable AV out z q COMPONENT VIDEO aa
33. then press UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT to pan the image 15 INFO e Press to display playback information 16 TITLE GUIDE e Press to go to the title menu in DVD mode 17 DSP e Press to change the surround sound settings The display will toggle among Dolby Digital Prologic and Stereo depends on the input source 18 PLAYMODE e Press to enter repeat mode selection 19 EQUALIZER e Press for speaker s level setting then press VOLUME to change the setting 20 BASS e Not available 21 CLEAR SLEEP e Press to select the info menu and select the sleep icon e Press to exit info menu e In setup menu press to go back to the root menu 22 TV e Press to enable the remote to control a RCA TV e Press the DVD AUX1 or AUX2 buttons to return to the appropriate mode FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT A gt O lal El Y WY We Try Black CENTER O O Oo NY RIGHT LEFT SURROUND Connecting to Speakers Remember to match the colors of the speaker wires to jacks on the back panel Connect the speaker wire its corresponding terminal jacks To avoid short circuiting the speakers Short circuiting of the speakers may damage the system To prevent this make sure to take
34. title number track number and press OK or press the 4 Y buttons to scroll through the titles tracks Note Many discs only have one title Subtitles Icon DVD Info Display By default subtitles are off To turn subtitles on 1 While a disc is playing press INFO the Info Display appears 2 Use the button to scroll to the Subtitle icon 3 To change the subtitle language press the A Y buttons repeatedly to see what subtitle languages are available the subtitle language option appear in the box at the bottom of the Info Display Note Changing the subtitle language with the Info Display will only affect the disc you are currently playing When the disc is removed or the player is turned off the subtitle language will revert to the language setting specified through the DVD player s main menu If the disc doesn t contain the language you select the disc s default language is automatically selected Some discs are programmed to allow access to the subtitle feature through the disc s menu only During playback press MENU to access the disc s menu Audio Language Icon DVD Info Display If the disc was created with different language tracks recorded in different languages you can change the language while you re playing the disc 1 While a disc is playing press INFO the Info Display appears 2 Press the gt button until the Audio icon is highlighted 3 Press the 4 button on the remote to scroll throug
35. 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 e Re orient the receiving antenna that is the antenna for the radio or television that is receiving the interference e Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference e 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 specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when order Ing copies This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J Applicable at the date of manufactu
36. y e Static electricity etc may affect the system s operation Press the ON STANDBY button to turn off then press again to turn on Or you can try to unplug the power cord and plug it on again Note Make sure the DVD or CD disc is not damaged 17 Specifications 10 at rated power 1 kHz 2 x 15W 2 channels driven at 10 THD 6 ohms 1kHz 2 x 15W 2 channels driven at 10 THD 6 ohms 1kHz 1x 15W driven at 10 THD 6 ohms 1kHz 1 x 25W at 10 THD 8 ohms 100Hz 30 Hz 20 kHz gt 65 dB CCIR 120V 60 Hz 3 H x 14 1 W x 13 9 D 1 way shielded 6 ohm subwoofer 8 ohm 4 4 H x 3 5 W x 3 5 D Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth The player CAUTION This system operates with a laser It must only be opened by a qualified technician e Never move the player during playback e Never put more than one disc on a tray or put a disc slipping out of the guide area Handling discs e Do not touch the signal surfaces e Hold discs by the edges or by one edge and the hole e Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to the label sur faces e Do not scratch or damage the label Discs rotate at high speed inside the player e Do not use damaged cracked or warped discs Cleaning discs e Dirty discs can cause poor sound and visual quality Always keep discs clean by wipi
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