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RCA RTD260 Home Theater System User Manual

1. heard 4 Attach the four rubber feet provided to the top of the front speaker Q 6 Rear Speaker w me lt is EL n oj o QT QT T Rubber Feet Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 9 6 RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 14 Connections and Setup Adjusting the Angle of the Speakers To achieve the best Front Surround sound Effect FSsE adjust the mounted front left and the rear left speakers to the left for an angle of 25 45 from the center Adjust the mounted front right and rear right speakers to the right in the same way Front Speaker Center Speaker After adjusting the angle the speaker should look like the illustration on the left Note Place the rear speakers and subwoofer a foot or more away from TV when using the Front Surround sound Effect FSsE Configuration 2 Setting the Speaker Stands Optional Mounting the Stands 1 Secure the speaker stand holder with the screw gt i provided through the upper hole on the holder as P illustrated below 2 Tighten the screw to fix the speaker on the speaker stand holder Disconnecting the Stands Loose the screw which fixes the speaker on the speaker 8 stand holder k s Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34
2. Black level This option lets you adjust the video brightness level on a scale of 1 to 16 with 16 being the brightest HDMI Resolution When HDMI mode is activated HDMI resolution items will be highlighted You can select among HDMI AUTO 480P 576P 720P and 1080i Note e The resolutions available for HDMI output depend on the connected TV or projector For details see the user s manual of your TV or projector e When the resolution is changed during playback it may take a few seconds for a normal image to appear e If you set the HDMI output resolution 720p or 1080i HDMI output provides better picture quality e If 720P or 1080i is selected C VIDEO S VIDEO and component video will not output video signal Press and hold the SUBWOOFER button on the front panel to reset the HDMI Resolution setting Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 27 a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gyes 32 28 The Setup Menu Audio Mets You can adapt your player to other equipment and access specific functions with the Audio menu 1 Select Audio in the main menu using the left right arrow buttons 2 Select an option using the up down arrow buttons and press OK Test Tone This function is used to test the speaker setting A short noise comes from the respective speaker Distance Basic settings have been preset for the speakers included with your unit However
3. Press CH buttons on the remote control or BWD FWD SKIP buttons on the front panel to skip to the previous or next file You may also follow the playback instruction steps 3 7 on playing mp3 WMA files and JPEG files on P 21 Note The player does not support DVD audio Video on USB device The player supports MSC mp3 players and storage devices You need to change your device manually to MSC mode for the player to recognize it Follow the instruction on the User s Manual of your device Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 25 6 RTD260 26 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gyes 30 The Setup Menu There are five options in the main setup menu Language Video Audio Rating and Misc Press the SETUP button to bring up the main menu Press the up down button to select menu and press the right arrow button to move to the option s choices on the right Language With this menu you can set the language for OSD subtitles audio and DVD menu If you chose English during initial set up any menus generated by the disc are in English and so is the language of the dialogs if this language is available on the disc 1 Select the Language Setup icon in the main menu using the up down arrow buttons and press right arrow button and press OK 2 Select one of the options using the up down arrow buttons 3 Use the up down arrow buttons to highlight the language of
4. speaker wire to on the GREY GREY OR BLACK STRIPED supplied receiver For example red wire to red terminal on the receiver of speaker wires and terminals mee match If the cords are reversed the sound will ne connect to the be distorted Do not ground the output line it an er Ponia 4 en will damage the speaker PTE EE SUFINOUND SOUND Note When connecting subwoofer connect subwoofer control cable to the unit s rear panel first then press the power switch on the subwoofer speaker to switch it on Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 5 6 RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 10 Connections and Setup Positioning speakers GC iXeft Right tant Speakers O 25 speakers carry primarily music and sound Nam 4 effects fe ane In surround mode the center speaker carries most of the dialog as well as music and effects AN It should be set between the left and right speakers OU Rear Speakers The rear speakers overall sound balance should N L be as close as possible to the front speakers Proper placement is vital to establish an evenly distributed sound field Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Subwoofer A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass effects explosions the rumble of spaceships etc which dramatically heighten the action on the screen Magnetic shielding Speakers pla
5. INSERT RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 mess 4 CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord ATTENTION Pour r duire les risques d incendie utiliser uniquement des conducteurs de t l communications 26 AWG au de section sup rleure Note This DVD player is deed 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 No 1 SERVICE INFORMATION This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques For instructions on how to obtain service refer to the warranty included in this Guide RFC CTM 9800723 KS5 Main plug is used as the disconnect device it shall remain operable and should not be obstructed during intended used 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 THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil n
6. Search Mendes aim aia aes 18 Audio DVD VCD Lin nee vd eee heed 18 Subtitles DVD 18 Angle DVD cire are ed en eat ends 18 Play MOSS dates vag nine eue one SR nds 19 Creating a Program list for Program Play Mode 19 Clear a Program list for Program Play Mode 19 SIDE Serena meer tae tie sate SE 20 PBC cash en ch cae He ae de MR RE 20 Speaker Level Adjustment 20 Mp3 WMA Files and JPEG Files Playing mp3 WMA Files or displaying JPEG files 21 Radio Manual Tuning 22 Storing radio stations 22 Sirius Satellite Radio Whatis Sifts oei do enr aa seed eases 23 Sirius Satellite Radio Subscription 23 Sinus UD ie tie ite aes sat at ee Rue des ee Aa 23 DIDIER ame at came teur ea dues dr 23 Listening to Sirius Satellite Radio 23 Modes Overview 23 Operation in the Operation Modes 24 Channel Playback Mode 24 Channel List Mode 24 Category Tuning Mode 24 Save Preset Mode and Recall Preset Mode 24 Recall Presets 24 Signal Strength 24 USB Device Connecting Disconnecting USB devices to the Main IMI aes betel vies nement ns canvas sedate O 25 USB Device Playback Features 25 The Setup Menu Language mms ns ee ne tee mens dre sale 26 OSD L
7. Video Compact Disc SVCD Super Video Compact Disc JPEG e CD mp3 WMA See page 32 and 33 for more information about discs and compatible formats Regional coding Your DVD player has been designed to process regional management information stored on DVD discs The regional code for your player is 1 Discs that have a different regional code will not play Operating the DVD receiver 1 Turn on your television set 2 Press the ON OFF button on the remote or the ON STANDBY button located on the DVD player s front panel Press the DVD button on the remote control Loading discs You can load up to 5 discs into your DVD player but you do not have to fill all the slots in the disc tray for the player to work You can load any kind of compatible disc in any combination DVDs CDs VCDs The player will read the data on the disc and play it accordingly 1 Press OPENeCLOSE DISC 1 2 3 4 5 to open the desired disc tray For example press OPEN CLOSE DISC 1 to open disc tray 1 2 Insert a compatible disc into the disc slot making sure it is fully in place 3 When you re finished loading discs press OPEN CLOSE DISC 1 2 3 4 5to close the disc tray For example to close tray 1 press OPEN CLOSE DISC 1 4 Repeat steps 1 3 to load discs in all the disc trays Playing discs Load a disc or discs as shown above and press the OPEN CLOSE button The disc tray closes The DVD Player reads the first disc s table of contents and then o
8. to suit the acoustic conditions in your listening room and to make the sound more effective you may need to delay the signal coming from some of the speakers Channel delay compensates for center or surround speakers that are closer to the listening position than the front speakers 1 Highlight a distance option using the up down arrow buttons e Subwoofer Sub Dist e Rear SR Dist e Rear SL Dist e Front FR Dist e Center Cen Dist e Front FL Dist 2 Press the left right arrow buttons to adjust the distance Note The receiver speaker distance default settings are as follows Subwoofer Sub Dist Oft Rear SR Dist 10ft Rear SL Dist 10ft Front FR Dist 15ft Center Cen Dist 15 ft Front FL Dist 15ft Night Mode You can use this function to control the different sound levels via dynamic compression It improves the quality of the sound track at a low volume and quiets the loudest sounds You can choose between Quiet Moderate or Off Note This function is available only on DVD discs recorded in Dolby Digital Front Surround Sound Effect FSsE You can use this function if placing the rear speakers surround speakers at the back of the room is not a good choice for you See page 8 10 for speaker configuration You can use this function to control different levels of surround sound You can select among Small Room Medium Room Large Room and OFF according to your room size Small Room room size be
9. and cables The jacks on the back of your receiver pictured left and the cables shown below are used to connect to other components The video jacks are OUT jacks which need to be connected to IN jacks on the TV or monitor you re connecting to so the video content goes from the receiver to the screen The audio jacks are IN jacks which need to be connected to OUT COMENT DES jacks on the component you re connecting to so REGULAR AND PROG SCAN the sound from the component comes into the receiver and out through the speakers Video cables Composite video cable included The basic Video jack usually color coded yellow is also referred to as composite Composite video video cable S VIDEO cable not included The S VIDEO separate video jack provides better picture quality than composite video the VIDEO jack because the color is kept separate from the brightness and chroma part of the video signal Component video cables Pr Pb Y not included The Y Pb Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality by separating the video signal into three parts To ensure maximum picture quality use three video grade cables for the connection You can also buy bundled component video cables that are color coded to match the Y Pb Pr inputs green blue and red Note If your television is a high definition television use the DVD player s progressive scan output to get the highest possible video resolution Set the Progress
10. desired preset number press 0 9 to change it while it is flashing or press RETURN and wait for a few seconds for the unit to timeout and return to the previous mode 3 Press OK to confirm selection Saved is shown on display Recall Presets In Channel Playback mode press PRESET on the remote to enter Recall Preset Mode To recall preset channel press PRESET CHANNEL and then A V on the front panel or PRESET on the remote or the numeric buttons to select preset channel and then press OK Signal Strength You can view the signal strength from the display l Good Excellent sl Weak or no signal g Note Adjust the position of the antenna for better reception Follow the instruction on the User s Manual of the Tuner Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 6 RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 ugyes 29 USB Device This player allows you to connect your own USB storage devices such as mp3 players and USB flash memory Connect the USB device first then you can start playback Connecting Disconnecting USB device to the Main Unit Insert the USB port of the USB device you want to connect into the lt MUSIC PHOTO LINK of the player The USB light indicator on the front panel lights Unplug the device to disconnect USB Device Playback Features 1 Press USB to select USB mode Press PLAY to start playback or press PAUSE to pause playback Press STOP to end playback
11. 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 the file sizes may be too large Reduce the files resolution and write another disc Before inserting a disc make sure it is compatible with the player 1 Open the disc tray 2 Place the disc with the printed side facing up and close the disc tray The folders on the disc will be listed in numerical order on the left side of the screen When you highlight a folder and press OK the list of songs or pictures in the folder are listed in numerical order on the screen 3 Select a folder using the up down arrow buttons on the remote 4 Use the navigation arrow button to select Filter and press OK Select Audio Photo Video mode to select music picture or video mode respectively and press OK Press left arrow to return to the previous menu 5 Use the up down arrow buttons to select a file Press OK or PLAY to start playback Note If there are mp3 JPEG Video MPEG files in current disc all files will be displayed after you select Audio Photo Video But if you do not select Photo mp3 Video empty folder is displayed for JPEG mp3 Video files e Mp3 WMA file the player begins playing the selected file then all the files and subfolders contained in the same folder The player then plays the contents of the folders at the same level as the folder containing the file selected at the start Note Whil
12. 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 2 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 6 RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 7 Connections and Setup Front panel controls ON STANDBY Switch the unit on and off SUBWOOFER Toggle between different subwoofer output levels soft balance strong powerful VOLUME Adjust the volume SKIP DISC Go to the next slot in the disc tray DISC OPEN CLOSE 1 2 3 4 5 Open and closes the disc tray according to the disc tray number SOURCE Select the input source STOP Stop disc playback PLAY PAUSE OK Start playing and pauses a disc In SIRIUS mode confirms selection SKIP CATEGORIES BWD FW
13. then follow the instructions for entering the two points If during a fast forward or reverse point B is reached the player continues playback at normal speed from point A If during a fast search point A is reached the player starts playback from point A at normal speed Veb and SVCD play modes standard repeat single track repeat all and repeat A B while PBC is off e Audio CD play modes Normal standard program random one disc repeat single track repeat all and repeat A B 3 Press the RANDOM button to select random one disc Random function is not available for DVD VCD disc 4 To stop repeat playback press repeat to select the Off option Creating a Program List for Program Play Mode Audio CDs and mp3 CDs To use program play mode you must first create a program list 1 To create a program list use the navigation arrow button to highlight the Edit Mode option on the right and press OK 2 Select the tracks you want to add to the Program List and press OK 3 Select Add to Program option and press OK 4 Select Program View and press PLAY to start playback Clear a Program List for Program Play Mode Audio and mp3 CDs 1 To clear a program list select Edit Mode option and press OK 2 Press STOP button first and use the navigation arrow button to select tracks you want to delete from the program list and press OK 3 Select Clear Program option and press OK 4 Select Edit Mode option and press OK
14. to quit Edit Mode 5 Select Browser view option to quit program Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 19 a RTD260 20 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 24 The Info Menu Sleep Press the SLEEP button on the remote control to select among Off 30 mins 60 mins 90 mins and 120 mins PBC Playback Control VCD When playing a VCD PBC gives you access to scenes and information that can be selected through a menu PBC also lets you display high resolution pictures if the disc contains any Press the DISC MENU button on the remote to switch on off PBC Speaker Level Adjustment You can adjust the speaker level during playback by pressing VOL Press up down arrow buttons to select among Front Left Center Front Right Right Surr Left Surr and Subwoofer speaker Then press left right arrow buttons to adjust the volume Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 PM age 25 Mp3 WMA Files and JPEG Files Playing mp3 WMA Files or displaying JPEG Files Mp3 WMA is an audio file format which compresses recorded music The main advantage of the Mp3 WMA format is that CD quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer in user friendly compressed files EN JPEG files are image files Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 2 megapixels Note The time taken for the contents of the
15. BLE mode Adjust BASS TREBLE using the left right buttons SURROUND Change the Surround sound setting 12 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 6 RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 17 The Remote Control 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 Toggles between Stereo and Mono in TUNER FM mode Remote control functions in Sirius mode CH Selects the previous or the next channels CATEGORY Selects the previous or the next categories 0 9 Directly enters a desired channel number OK Confirms selection DISPLAY Toggles display between Channel Playback Mode Channel List Mode Category Tuning Mode channel name song title and artist name MEMORY Enters Save Preset Mode and stores channels PRESET Recalls presets channels SIRIUS TUNER Toggles between FM AM and the Sirius Satellite Radio RETURN Cancels selection In Channel Playback Mode returns to the previous mode CLEAR Resets the unit if it is not responding Using the remote to Navigate through On Screen Menus No matter what on screen display you re using the DVD player s menu the I
16. D In DVD USB mode skip to the previous and the next track or file In Sirius mode select previous or next categories HEADPHONE JACK Insert headphone here lt MUSIC PHOTOLINK Connect USB devices for playing music and photos IR Connect infra red devices for remote control A V In DVD USB mode navigate buttons which move through on screen menus In TUNER mode tune up and down the radio frequencies In SIRIUS mode select the previous or next channel Press PRESET CHANNEL and then V to select the previous or next preset channel PRESET CHANNEL Toggle between the Preset mode and Channel mode SIRIUS DISPLAY Enter SIRIUS mode from other sources Toggle display between Channel Playback Mode Channel List Mode Category Tuning Mode channel name song title and artist name Connecting the Antennas ag The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the system s back panel They must be e White hooked up in order to receive clear reception AMOGE AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna i 1 Uncoil the AM Antenna wire GND 2 Press down on the Antenna tab to open the terminal Note Make sure the white wire on the AM lop antenna is inserted into the left terminal Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 3 a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 8 Connections and Setup Connecting to audiovisual equipmen Explanation of jacks
17. D 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 product outside the United States e This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 35 a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gees 2 Visit the RCA website at www rca com Visitez le site Internet de RCA l adresse www rca com Visite el sitio web de RCA en www rca com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Pri re de ne pas envoyez de produits l adresse de Indianapolis mentionn e dans ce guide ou sur la bo te Cela ne fera qu ajouter des d lais la r paration de votre appareil Por favor no env e ning n producto a la direcci n de Indian polis listada en este manual o en la caja Esto s lo agregar demoras en el servicio para su producto Thmson multimedia Ltd Thomson Inc 10330 North Meridia
18. EV or FWD a number of times to vary the speed 3 Press PLAY to resume normal playback Changin chapter track e 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 the ZOOM button until you reach the zoom size you want The ZOOM button toggles through 1x 2x and 3x then returns to normal playback 2 Move from one area to another pan using the arrow buttons 16 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 21 The Info Menu Using the Info menu Press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing to display the Info menu To show title audio subtitle angle bitrate and time display information DVD Info Display DVD Video 00 00 16 00 00 23 Title 5 6 Chapter Audio 1 100 2 Ch Subtitle Off Angle 4 4 Bitrate 6 400Mbps DVD Video 00 16 55 01 12 16 Title 4 5 Chapter 4 17 Audio 4 2 00 6 Ch Eng Subtitle 1 2 Eng Angle 4 1 Bitrate 6 912Mbps VCD Info Display 00 00 14 00 00 58 Chapter DVD track audio CD and VCD To directly access a chapter DVD or a track audio CD and VCD press the CH buttons or press the numeric buttons then press OK Title DVD To access title press the TITLE button Press the CH buttons to skip to the next or the previous title Note Many discs only have one tit
19. If an object or liquid enters inside the unit unplug it immediately and have it checked by an authorized servicer or service center Handling and caring for discs e Handle your discs with care Hold the disc with your fingers at the edges or through the hole e Insert the disc with the label facing up for a single sided disc e Place the disc properly into the tray in the allotted holder e Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary always wiping from the centre to the edge e Always put discs back in their cases after use and store in a vertical position e Do not close the tray with two discs in it or with a disc not sitting correctly in the holder e Do not play cracked chipped or warped discs nor try to repair them with adhesive tape or glue e Do not write on a disc Do not move the player when a disc is being played e Do not scratch discs or store them in places exposed to direct sunlight high humidity or high temperatures e Do not use aerosol cleaners benzene anti static liquids or any other solvent for cleaning discs When cleaning wipe gently with a soft damp water only cloth from the centre to the edge avoiding circular motions which could cause scratches and interference during playback Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 31 a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 36 Additional Information Disc Formats you can play In order to ensure playback discs must conform
20. Navigating through menus Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus Press the OK button on the remote EN control to confirm your selection Remote control functions in DVD CD mode _ ON OFF Switch the unit on and off DVD Select the DVD mode TUNER SIRIUS Select the TUNER toggle between FM AM and the Sirius Satellite Radio USB Select the USB AUX Select the AUX1 AUX2 or COAXIAL IN 0 9 Number entry Press 1 through 5 to TUNER SIRIUS directly access a disc in the disc tray You must press STOP before pressing a number to access a disc in the disc tray when in playback mode In Sirius mode directly enters a desired channel number CLEAR Quit the current setting manual from the TV screen without saving change In SIRIUS mode press to reset the unit if it is not responding INFO DISPLAY Access the Info menu In SIRIUS mode toggle display between Channel Playback Mode Channel List Mode Category Tuning Mode channel name song title and artist TUNER name TITLE Access the disc menu DISC MENU Access the disc menu during playback Turn PBC on off for VCD disc OK Confirm your selection PRESET Enter Recall Preset Mode o Z a 7 2 lt S 000 EEE a a m gt EJ z o O O g a 2 5 2 PRESET ed amp PRESET O N 0 G E CATEGORY TUNER Select the previous or the next Eu categories Tune up or
21. R one recording only and CD RW discs rewritable CD Rs written during a multisession recording can be played provided that the session has ended before the disc is played depending on the write software However depending on the condition of the CD writer computer and the disc used you may find that not all discs will play When playing a CD R disc it is normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds remove the disc and insert it again Do not use its full capacity Ges CD Rs should be preferably used instead of CD RWs rewritable CDs as in certain cases CD RW playback may be faulty Use reliable good quality CD write software Close all other applications on the computer to ensure reliable CD R disc recording Mp3 files CD R and CD RW discs containing audio files in mp3 format For CD R mp3 discs please follow all the recommendations for CD R along with the comments below e Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format ISO 9660 format and Joliet mp3 files are compatible with Microsoft s DOS and Windows as well as with Apple Mac Mp3 filenames should not exceed 8 characters and should end with the mp3 extension General name format Title mp3 When composing your title use 10 characters or less no spaces and avoid the use of special characters including The t
22. RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 3 RTD260 Home Theater User s Guide Syst me de cin ma maison Guide de l utilisateur Teatro en Casa Gu a del Usuario AA THOMSON BRAND FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the Tollowing two 1 This device may not cause harmfu 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 communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation In accordance with FCC requirements changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson multimedia Inc could void the user s authority to operate this product This device generates and uses radio freguericy RF energy and if not installed and use 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 determ
23. anguage 26 Subtitles Arn deb dite ven ete de 26 AUGIG nr Peeks ders See eee 26 DVD Menu oe cane te nae eae ees 26 MIRO nas nee dont Gere een se DER 26 IV IMage sean onde AAE a eA 26 LD ET PR ES RE EE 27 Bl ck LEVEY eu ee doit 27 HDMI Resolution 27 PMO Rae Se TON en a ets 28 TESNO Gre tye A ne cde ves eh 28 Distance ASE RNA aye ais Seo endl vale 28 Night Mode sea EL ke eve ken eee 28 Front Surround Sound Effect FSsE 28 Ratings S same aus ads Daa os 28 Selecting Rating Limit 29 Change Password 29 MIS ie Lane nee Leman ele are une AR aa 29 Additional Information Troubleshooting 30 Precautions Enr em neue 31 Disc Formats you can play 32 Sound Enhancement Systems 33 Limited Warranty 34 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC SIRIUS and the SIRIUS dog logo are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 mess 6 Connections and Setup 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 aw
24. ay from any source of heat fireplace or appliances creating EN strong magnetic or electric fields The components of this unit are sensitive to heat The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 95 fahrenheit Leave enough space around the unit to allow adequate ventilation 10 cm on either side and above the top and 5 cm at the rear e 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 e 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 player 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 booklet Accessories provided Remote control and 2 Left and right Center speaker Subwoofer non rechargeable AAA front speakers batteries One Pig Tail antenna Wire One external AM loop Left and right rear speakers antenna Speaker stands Caution Invisible laser radiation when open Avoid exposure to beam Class 1 laser product This system must be opened only by
25. ced less than two feet from the TV set must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distortion Front Center and Rear speakers provided with this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set Note Place the subwoofer a foot or more away from TV when using the Front Surround sound Effect FSsE Front speaker placement Follow the suggestions for speaker placement below to get the best results 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 mid and high frequency drivers of the three front speakers should be as close as B possible to the same height This often requires Bo tm fal placing the center speaker directly on top A or beneath B the TV set Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 6 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 11 Connections and Setup Preferred surround placement 2 Location If possible place surround speakers to either side of the listening area not behind it v 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 Courtesy Dolb
26. d reproduces a 4x3 picture without distortion 16x9 Widescreen reproduces 16x9 format films in full on a 16x9 screen Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 ugyes 31 The Setup Menu Video This option lets you select the video output of your appliance Component if your TV is connected to the component video socket of the player e P scan if your TV is connected to the component video socket of the player Note e Consult your TV User s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan If Progressive Scan is supported follow the TV User s Manual regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV s menu system e If Video Output is set incorrectly the screen may be distorted or you will have a blue screen HDMI if your TV is connected to the HDMI socket of the player Note e If HDMI Video Output HDMI Resolution AUTO 720p 1080i is selected in Setup Menu C video Composite and S Video Outputs do not work e The HDMI output of this unit can be connected to a DVI jack on a TV or other device using a conversion adapter In this case it is necessary to use a TV or display with an HDCP compatible DVI input e There may be no image output if the DVD player is connected to a TV or display that is not compatible with the above format e Refer to the TV s instruction manual for detailed information regarding the HDMI DVI terminal
27. down through the radio frequencies VOL CH wi MUTE Mute and restore the sound SETUP Enter Setup menu RETURN In DVD CD mode return to the previous menu In Sirius mode cancel selection In Channel Playback Mode return to the previous mode VOL Adjust the sound volume CH gt gt CH E44 Directly access the next or previous chapter DVD or track CD Select programmed stations in Tuner mode and channels in SIRIUS mode REV Start reverse accelerated play or reverse slow motion PLAY Start playing a disc FWD Start forward accelerated play or forward slow motion REC Function not available in this model STOP Stop playback PAUSE Freeze frame frame advance or slow motion AUDIO Access the audio function Switch between FM stereo and mono mode for TUNER mode ANGLE Access the camera angle function for DVD disc RG Accesses Wipe Down Wipe Up Center In Center Out Blind tea Down Random transition function for JPEG Slide Show ZOOM Access the Zoom function SUBTITLE Select the subtitle languages or turns subtitle off if available MEMORY Store station in tuner mode In Sirius mode enter Save Preset Mode and stores channels SLEEP Enter sleep mode and select sleep time SUBWOOFER Select among subwoofer output levels soft balance strong powerful RANDOM Turn on off random playback on CDDA discs REPEAT Access the repeat function EQ LEVEL Select among EQ BASS TRE
28. e listening you can use the CH button on the remote control or BWD SKIP on the front panel to go back to the previous track or the CH button on the remote control or FWD SKIP on the front panel to go on to the next one To play all the tracks in a specific folder use the navigation arrow buttons to select the folder and press OK Then press PLAY to start playback e JPEG file the player starts the slide show with the JPEG file you have selected then displays all the JPEG files in the same folder then all the JPEG files in the subfolders located in the same folder Note During the slide show you can use the ZOOM button to magnify the picture move from one area to another pan using the arrow buttons Press the left right up down arrow buttons to rotate the picture Press CH on the remote control or the BWD FWD SKIP buttons on the front panel to go to previous or next track Press the ANGLE button on the remote control to select Wipe Down Wipe Up Center In Center Out Blind Up Blind Down Random Transition mode Press the STOP button to interrupt the slide show and display the disc s contents e Repeat Press the navigation arrow buttons to select the Repeat option Press OK to select a play mode All repeat one folder Single repeat track Off normal playback or press the Repeat button on the remote 6 Mp3 tag is displayed at the bottom of the screen 7 When the player has played all the files the music or slide show stop
29. e the jpg extension Files without the jpg extension will not be able to be read by the player even though the files are shown as JPEG images on your computer WMA files CD R and CD RW discs containing audio files in WMA Windows Media Audio format Please follow all the recommendations for CD R above Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built in sound enhancement systems Dolby Digital Manufactured under The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital license from Dolby surround from software processed in the Dolby a poesy EE eu f Digital format Dolby Digital provides better BUG TAC doubled symbol a sound quality and a more powerful presence than trademarks of Dolby conventional Dolby Surround This unit is Laboratories equipped with Dolby Digital 5 1 channel so that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound Dolby Prologic II oicitat DTS and DTS Digital The Pro Logic II mode uses the built in circuit to Surround are registered steer the Left Center Right and Surround left and trademarks of Digital Theater g a Systems Inc right channel audio signals and uses all five speakers to play both stereo and Dolby Pro Logic program source such as TV and VCR Dolby Pro Logic Il includes Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Music and Dolby Pro Logic Emulation SURROUND You can use this mode with any stereo prog
30. gee 15 Connections and Setup Disconnecting the Speakers 1 To unlock the speakers press and hold the hinge spring as illustrated below 2 Slide out the rear speaker from the hinge 3 Press and hold the two hinge springs 4 Slide out the hinge from the front speaker Q Rear Speaker oO Hinge Spring 2 Setting the Setup Menu To optimize the front surround sound effect you can control different levels of surround sound according to your room size See page 28 section Front Surround for setting the setup menu of the Player Test tone Channel balance Channel balance Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for balancing the channels As the signal travels from channel to channel adjust the level controls until each channel plays at the same loudness level see page 28 Level adjustment and surround channel level expectation Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as loud as the others on the test signal on actual program material the surround channel is usually much lower than the front Don t re adjust the surround level program producers use surround for subtle atmospherics and ambience and only rarely for special effects Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 11 6 RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 16 The Remote Control The remote control
31. hannel Playback Mode performs playback of selected channels Channel List Mode allows selection of all channels e Category Tuning Mode allows selection of channels which under the current category only e Save Preset Mode allows storing of presets e Recall Preset Mode allows selection of preset channels Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 23 6 RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 28 Sirius Satellite Radio Operation in the Operation Modes SIRIUS 001 Start me Up PSCAN The Rolling Stones YT all Hits 4q 24 Channel Playback Mode You can playback the selected channels under this mode To select channel press the numeric buttons and then OK or wait for few seconds timeout to confirm To select the previous or next category press CATEGORY To toggle between Channel Playback Mode Channel List Mode and Category Tuning Mode press DISPLAY on the remote To toggle among different surround modes Stereo PLII Movie PLII Music PLII Emul press SURROUND Note Invalid Channel will be shown on the front panel display if the selected channel is invalid Subscription Updated will be shown on the front panel display if currently tuned channel changes from subscribed to unsubscribed or vice versa GCI Updating will be shown on the front panel display when channel map is updating SIRIUS Yal 001 Hits 1 gt 002 StarLite 003 Lo
32. his is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time 2 We will send you a replacement unit 3 If you return the defective unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a SR number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account If your unit is not received within 14 days the suggested retail value of the unit will be charged to your credit card This amount will be credited less a handling fee if the unit is subsequently received 4 Ship your defective unit back to us less accessories using the replacement unit s carton Shipping instructions will be included in the carton along with your SR number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Include with the shipment e Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale e A brief note describing your unit s problem e Your name address and phone number Option Il 1 For a fee we will send a replacement unit to our exchange point 2 The exchange location will notify you of its arrival 3 Take your unit and evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand unit If the repairs are covered by your warranty you will not be billed Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to
33. ine 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 oe 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 receivin 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 ordering copies This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J Applicable at the date of manufacture For Your Safety The AC power plug is polarized one blade is wider than the other and only fits into AC power outlets one way If the plug won t go into the outlet 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 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF o 2 PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY 2
34. isit www sirius com Sirius Satellite Radio Subscription EN This unit is Sirius ready It requires a Sirius Connect Home Tuner purchased separately and a Sirius Satellite Radio subscription is needed to listen to the Sirius Satellite Radio For more information visit https activate siriusradio com Note Before you subscribe to the Sirius Satellite Radio Call Sirius To subscribe will be shown on the front panel display if you try to access the unsubscribed channels Sirius ID During the process of activating your Sirius subscription you will need to provide your Sirius ID Press TUNER SIRIUS on remote to enter Sirius mode Press 0 on the remote to display your Sirius ID Display The Rolling Stones Start me Up 6 Ci PSCAN 24 ll 1 Sirius Satellite Mode indicator 6 Category name 2 Signal strength 7 Video Output Mode indicator 3 Channel number 8 Surround modes 4 Channel name 5 Artist name Song title Listening to Sirius Satellite Radio Connect the Sirius Connect Home Tuner to the unit Press SIRIUS to select Sirius mode Connecting Sirius will be shown on the display Antenna Error will be shown on the display a few seconds later if no Sirius Connect Home Tuner is connected to the unit Note Press CLEAR to reset the unit if it is not responding Modes Overview The Sirius Satellite Radio can be in one of the following modes C
35. it has been stored in a cool place for any length of time during a journey for example wait for about 2 hours before using it e The openings located on the top and bottom are for ventilation and must not be obstructed EN e During thunderstorms we recommend that you isolate the unit from the electrical supply so that it is not damaged by electrical or electromagnetic surges e This unit is designed for continuous use Switching off the DVD player to standby mode does not disconnect it from the mains supply To completely isolate the equipment remove the plug from the mains jack as some components remain connected to the electrical supply e If you notice any burning or smoke disconnect the unit immediately to avoid any risk of electrocution Do not attempt to look inside the unit through the disk tray opening or any other opening You may be electrocuted or exposed to laser radiation e This unit is for domestic use only and must not be used for industrial purposes e Total or partial copying of recordings protected by copyright legislation without the explicit permission of the holder of the rights contravenes current legislation Copying or downloading music files for sale or any other business purpose constitutes or could constitute a violation of copyright law Cleaning e Use a soft dry clean cloth Regularly dust the vents at the back or sides e Using solvents abrasive or alcohol based products risks damaging the unit e
36. ive Scan option in the Video menu to on Note If one of the devices is not working check that all the cables have been inserted properly into the jacks Coaxial digital cable not included This jack provides Dolby Digital DTS sound quality by carrying the audio portion of the signal Use a coaxial digital cable to connect to the digital output of a SAT receiver or DVD player Audio cables not included AUDIO IN L left and AUDIO IN R right These jacks and cables are often color coded red for right audio and white for left audio Component video cable Coaxial digital cable gt Note If your component has only one input for audio mono connect it to the left white Audio cables L Mono audio jack on the TV and don t connect the right audio part of the cable red and white 2 HDMI connector and cable not included HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides optimum digital video and audio quality Use an HDMI cable to connect to an HDMI supported monitor to allow transfer of the digital images of DVD video and the stereo sound If your television is a high definition television use the DVD player s HDMI output to get the highest possible video resolution Set the HDMI option in the Video menu to on See page 27 4 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 6 RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 9 Connections and Setup Connecting the Sirius Connect Home Tu
37. le Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 17 a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gyes 22 18 The Info Menu Search Menu To access the Search Menu press the numeric buttons on the remote To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the start of a Title or Chapter in DVD or a Track in CD press the numeric buttons to activate the search menu Press the numeric buttons to enter the desired track time and disc time and press OK Note This function may not be available on all discs Disc Time DVD e To access chapter elapsed time and chapter total time press the INFO button while playing a chapter chapter elapsed time chapter total time DVD Video 00 15 55 01 12 16 Title 1 5 Chapter 4 17 Audio 1 200 6 Ch Eng Subtitle 1 2 Eng Angle 4 4 Bitrate 6 912Mbps VCD e To access disc elapsed time and disc total time press the INFO button while playing a VCD disc disc elapsed time disc total time 00 00 14 00 00 58 Audio DVD VCD Some discs have several audio tracks used for different languages or different audio formats To change the language or audio format during playback 1 Press the AUDIO button on the remote control repeatedly to choose a desired language Notes This option is only available if the disc offers dialog languages or audio formats When you change the dialog language using the Info menu it only changes the dialog language
38. le radio stations automatically in ascending order Automatic preset programming 1 Press TUNER SIRIUS to enter the Tuner mode 2 Press and hold the MEMORY button for 3 seconds to start automatic preset programming Note A weak signal can affect the Automatic preset programming function s efficiency Adjust the aerial for better reception and a more efficient search 3 Radio frequencies will be browsed and radio stations stored automatically When all the available radio stations are stored or all 40 30 preset stations for FM and 10 preset stations for AM memory locations are full the auto preset programming function will stop Manual preset 1 Tune to a radio station see Manual tuning for details 2 Press MEMORY The Preset Location number will appear on the display 3 While the icon Preset Location number is still flashing input your desired preset number using the numeric buttons or press the CH buttons then press MEMORY to store it Retrieving preset stations 1 Press TUNER SIRIUS to enter the Tuner mode 2 Press CH to search up or down for the preset stations or directly press the numeric buttons Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 27 Sirius Satellite Radio What is Sirius Sirius Satellite Radio has over 125 channels including 100 commercial free music plus sports news talk and entertainment For more information v
39. lock 5 Attach the speaker holder to the speaker stand j Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 6 RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 13 Connections and Setup Mounting the Stands 1 Secure the speaker stand holder with the screw provided through the lower hole on the holder as illustrated 2 Tighten the screw to fix the speaker on the speaker stand holder Disconnecting the Stands Loose the screw which fixes the speaker on the speaker stand holder Adjusting the Height of the Stands 1 Rotate the plastic lock anti clockwise to release 2 Adjust the height of the stand and hold 3 Rotate the plastic lock clockwise to lock Configuration 2 If placing the rear speakers surround speakers at the back is not a good choice for you you can use the Front Surround sound Effect FSsE Follow the following instruction for setting the speakers speaker stands optional and the setup menu of the Player 1 Setting the Speakers Mounting the Speakers Note Match the front left and rear left speakers together and match the front right and rear right speakers together 1 Place the front speaker upside down 2 Slide in the hinge to the bottom of the front speaker until the click sound is heard 3 Slide in the rear speaker to the hinge until the click sound is
40. low 12ft x 12 ft 3 6m x 3 6m Medium Room room size between 12ft x 12ft 16 ft x 16 ft 5m x 5m Large Room room size over 16ft x 16ft 5m x 5m Rating The disc publisher is responsible for coding scenes according to the rating limits Below is an explanation of Ratings You can control access to the player and the type of discs your family can watch with the lock function Locking the player prevents playback of DVDs that may not be suitable for all audiences by using the rating level encoded on the disc not all discs are rated If the rating level of the disc is higher than the preset level playback is prohibited unless a password is entered Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gyes 33 The Setup Menu Rating Explanations 1 KID SAF Kid safe viewing safe even for kids 2 G General Audience recommended as acceptable for viewers of all ages 3 PG Parental Guidance suggested 4 PG13 Material is unsuitable for children under age 13 5 PGR Parental Guidance restricted recommended that parents restrict children under age 17 from viewing or allow children to view only when supervised by a parent or adult guardian 6 R Restricted under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian 7 NC17 NO children under age 17 viewing not recommended for children under age 17 8 ADULT Mature material should be viewed only by adults d
41. mmended that you retain all original CD software that was loaded in the unit e Installation e Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson e Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pick up the replacement unit in a timely manner Product Registration e Please complete the online Product Registration on RCA com product registration or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product This will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY 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 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 CONSUMER THOMSON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE 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 IMPLIE
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43. ne of three things happens depending on how the disc was programmed e The disc starts playing e The disc menu appears for DVDs and VCDs One of the options will be to start playing the disc Highlight that option and press OK 14 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 19 Playing Discs Basic Functions Types of Menus e 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 e Info menu The player s Info menu appears at the bottom of the screen while the disc is playing Press the INFO button on the remote to toggle the Info menu on or off DVD Video 00 00 16 00 00 23 Title 6 6 Chapter Audio 1140 2 Ch Subtitle Off Angle 4 4 Bitrate 6 400Mbps e Setup menu Press the SETUP button to access this menu Basic Playback Operations Playback Switch the DVD player and the TV set on Press the OPEN CLOSE DISC 1 2 3 4 5 button on the front of the player to open the desired disc tray 2 Put the disc in with the printed side up in the case of a single sided disc Press again to close the disc tray Play starts automatically or the disc menu appears If the disc menu appears select the Play option to begin playback 4 To skip to the next disc press DISC SKIP on the front panel To directly access a disc by number press STOP first and pre
44. ned in this document are for representation only 29 a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gyes 34 Additional Information Troubleshooting The unit does not switch on e Make sure it is plugged in e Press the ON OFF button on the remote control or the ON STANDBY button on the front of the The device switches off spontaneously e The device switches off automatically when it is in STOP mode for more than 30 minutes without any user intervention Switch it on again It might be impossible to read the disc Insert the disc with the printed side facing up Check that the disc can actually be played by this device see page 32 and 33 Check that the disc s regional code matches the player s regional code This player s regional code is 1 e Clean the disc There is no picture e Check you have switched on the TV set e Check the connections see pages 4 26 and 27 and Quick Start Guide Select the AV input assigned to the player on the TV The picture is of poor quality with snow or lines e Check the connections see pages 4 26 and 27 and Quick Start Guide There is no sound or the sound is of poor quality e Check the connections see pages 5 e Make sure the speakers are connected e Make sure the MUTE function is not on The unit cannot detect my USB device when connected to the unit e Check the connections e Check whether your USB device is in MSC mode or not The unit only supports MSC mp3 players and st
45. ner To use Sirius Satellite Radio you need to connect a Sirius Connect Home Tuner purchased separately to the unit and subscribe to the Sirius Satellite Radio To learn more about Sirius Satellite Radio see page 23 24 After purchasing the tuner follow the below steps to connect the tuner 1 Make sure the unit is in STANDBY mode If necessary press ON STANDBY on the front panel to turn off the unit 2 Connect the tuner to the Sirius socket at the rear panel of the unit 3 Connect the supplied antenna from the tuner package Follow the instruction on the User s Manual of the Tuner Make sure the tuner is powered by its AC adapter 4 Press ON STANDBY on the front panel to turn on the unit 5 Press SIRIUS DISPLAY on the front panel once or TUNER SIRIUS on the remote three times to switch to SIRIUS mode Connecting the speakers CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS is SPEAKER Six speakers are provided with the unit 2 front se D 1 center 2 rear 1 subwoofer To achieve good surround effects all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver crevere OR BLACK STRIPED One speaker wire is provided with each speaker Speaker wires are color coded to match the terminals m puapLE GREY OR BLACK STRIPED Fixe Use this jack on the back panel to connect another active subwoofer Note When connecting the speakers make sure aueceeronsuacisriee gt bi l TE the polarities
46. nfo Display that appears during playback or a disc s menu you ll use the same buttons on the remote control to navigate through the on screen display the four arrow buttons and the OK button Use the arrow buttons on the remote to move through on screen menus in the direction of the arrow button to move right press the right arrow button etc The arrow buttons are used to highlight an option Once highlighted press the OK button to select the option that is highlighted _ Inserting batteries in the remote control lt 7 Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries Do not use TE rechargeable batteries Z e 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 e If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time remove the a batteries os a Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations Before you dispose of batteries or accumulators ask your dealer whether they are LP subject to special recycling and if they will accept them for disposal p nN A Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 13 6 RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gyes 18 Playing Discs Basic Functions Compatible discs DVD e DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW e CD R CD RW Compatible formats DVD VCD
47. of the disc being played When you eject the disc or switch off the player the language will revert to the one you selected in the Language Setup menu see page 26 Subtitles DVD Subtitles are turned off by default Turn on Subtitles by pressing the SUBTITLE button on the remote Press repeatedly to select a desired language 2 To turn subtitles off select the Off option Notes When you change the language of the subtitles using the Info menu it only applies to the disc currently being played When you eject the disc and switch off the player the subtitles will default to the subtitle language you selected in the Languages menu see page 26 This function may not be available on all discs Angle DVD Some discs offer different camera angles for specific scenes 1 To change the camera angle press the ANGLE button on the remote repeatedly to select the camera angle Note If the disc was recorded using a single camera angle this function is not available Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gyes 23 The Info Menu Play mode 1 While the disc is playing press the repeat button repeatedly 2 e DVD play modes repeat chapter repeat title repeat A B and repeat off normal Notes Repeat mode is only available with discs that display elapsed time and remaining time To repeat a sequence between points A and B choose the A B repeat option and
48. orage devices You need to change your device manually to MSC mode for the player to recognize it Follow the instruction on the User s Manual of your device No surround sound e Check the speaker configuration in the Setup menu see Audio on page 28 I can t find my file in the WMAImp3IJPG listing e Make sure the filename is valid see page 32 and 33 The remote control does not work or works only intermittently e Check that batteries are inserted or change them e Aim the remote control at the unit The infrared beam must not be blocked or interrupted e Check that the remote control is configured to control the device you are trying to operate with it The subtitles do not appear e Check that the DVD disc provides subtitles e Refer to the section on how to display subtitles see page 18 and 26 The disc menu language is not the correct one e The disc menu language has not been set up see page 26 e The language of your choice is not available on the disc see page 26 You have forgotten your password Parental control e Use the super password 9688 Sirius Satellite Radio does not work e Check the Sirius Connect Home Tuner connection Make sure the power of the Tuner is on e Check Tuner s antenna connection e Restart the Tuner 30 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gyes 35 Additional Information Precautions Use e If your un
49. otal number of files on a disc should be less than 400 Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kB sec kilobytes second when recording mp3 files Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression decompression you choose Obtaining audio CD quality sound requires an analog digital sampling rate that is conversion to mp3 format of at least 128 kB sec and up to 160 kB sec Choosing higher rates such as 192 kB sec or more only rarely produces even better sound quality Conversely files with sampling rates below 128 kB sec will not play properly Do not record copyright protected mp3 files Securized files are encrypted and code protected to prevent illegal copying Important The above recommendations do not guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3 recordings or as an assurance of sound quality Certain technologies and methods for mp3 file recording on CD Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player i e degraded sound quality and in some cases inability of the player to read the file Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 6 RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 37 Additional Information JPEG files CD R and CD RW with JPEG files Certain JPEG files including progressive JPEG files cannot be read by this player The total number of files and folders on the disc should be less than 650 Make sure that EN files hav
50. ram source such as VCR TV to enjoy multi channel sound experience Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 33 6 RTD260 34 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gyae 38 Additional Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase One year from date of purchase Unit exchange which includes parts and labor e The warranty 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 Exchange the defective unit for a new or at our option refurbished unit How you get service e Call 1 580 634 0366 and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information is on the back of your unit e A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit you will be provided with a Service Request SR number No returns will be accepted without the SR number 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 For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Option I 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative T
51. s 9 Mounting the Speakers 9 Adjusting the Angle of the Speakers 10 Setting the Speaker Stands Optional 10 Mounting the Stands 10 Disconnecting the speakers 11 Setting up the setup menu 11 Test tone Channel balance 11 The Remote Control Remote control functions in DVD CD mode 12 Remote control functions in TUNER mode 13 Remote control functions in SIRIUS mode 13 Using the remote to Navigate through On Screen Men s viet tuys aul tue eee ae Ra 13 Inserting batteries in the remote control 13 Playing Discs Basic Functions Compatible discs 14 Compatible formats 14 Regional coding 14 Operating the DVD receiver 14 Loading discs 2 Lu tlhe bd let Garg men die 14 Playing diss nc vty ae keh tue tr See Go Mee 14 Types of Menus 4 25422244 mers 15 Basic Playback Operations 15 Playback Gases raana menant See 15 Accelerated play 16 PAUSE dures dead ts ue bd Ge are 16 Frame advance 16 Variable slow motion 16 Changing chapter track 16 FAC ee RS DRE FE ae a teh aes 16 The Info Menu Using the Info menu 17 Title chapter DVD track audio CD and VCD 17
52. s and the disc s contents are displayed again 8 Press STOP to end playback Note Mp3 WMAJJPEG files cannot playback simultaneously Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 21 RTD260 22 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 26 Radio The player has a built in tuner that allows for FM radio function The AM loop antenna allows for AM radio function Manual Tuning Connect the FM aerial and the AM loop antenna at the back of the unit Rotate the AM loop for better reception 2 Press TUNER SIRIUS 3 When the FM station broadcasts Stereo sound ST is displayed Press the AUDIO button to toggle between stereo and mono in FM mode 4 Tune a station by pressing and holding the TUNER arrow buttons for two seconds to activate the automatic search function In this mode the player will automatically tune frequencies until it finds a station Repeat step 4 to tune to another radio station 6 Press the TUNER SIRIUS button to toggle between FM and AM Note If there is any interference change the aerial s position until ideal sound reception is obtained TV and other electronic devices could be the cause of interference so try to position the aerial away from them vI Storing radio stations The player can store up to 40 radio stations 30 preset stations for FM and 10 preset stations for AM in its memory You can enter every single radio station yourself or the player can store all availab
53. ss the corresponding number on the remote for example to go to disc 3 press 3 on the remote Press STOP to stop playback W vI Note If PBC is switched off during VCD disc playback or DVD disc playback the player stores the point where playback was interrupted when you press STOP 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 player is left in STOP mode for more than five minutes without any user interaction a screen saver is activated At the end of 30 minutes without any user interaction the player switches off automatically Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 15 a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gee 20 Playing Discs Basic Functions Accelerated play While the disc is playing press the REVERSE or FORWARD button one or more times to vary the speed and direction of the accelerated play Press PLAY to resume normal playback Note REV or FWD function is not available for WMA disc EN Pause While the disc is playing press PAUSE once for freeze frame Press PLAY PAUSE to resume normal playback Frame advance 1 Press PAUSE twice STEP is displayed 2 Press PAUSE to move forward one frame at a time 3 Press PLAY to resume normal playback Variable slow motion 1 While the disc is playing press the PAUSE button once PAUSE is displayed on the TV screen 2 Press R
54. the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson To receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit e Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss e Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible Please retain all accessories that were included with your unit such as the remote control hand unit e Include with the shipment 1 Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale 2 A brief note describing your unit s problem 3 Your name address and phone number A Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only a RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gyes 39 Additional Information e The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges and you elect not to use your credit card e After we receive your product a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you What your warranty does not cover EN e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage e Adjustment of customer controls Damage from misuse or neglect e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Batteries e Units purchased serviced or operated outside the U S A e Loss of programming It is reco
55. ue to graphic sexual material violence or language Select Rating Limit To select the rating limit you have to unlock the player first 1 Press the navigation arrow buttons to select Parental Control and press OK Enter the super password 9688 and press OK Correct Password is displayed Press the right arrow button to enter rating limit sub menu To change the rating limit highlight the RATING option and press the right arrow button Select the rating limit using the up down arrow buttons and press OK 6 Rating limits take affect only when the player is locked Change Password ER 1 Select the Set Password option and press OK a 2 Enter your current password or super password 9688 and press OK 3 Correct Password is displayed Press OK Enter New Password is displayed 4 Enter your new password and press OK Password is changed Misc With this menu you can restore the default settings Note This option allows you to restore the player s setting to the original factory settings Any changes you have made to the player s settings will be reverted back to the original settings except the password Select the Misc option in the main menu using the up down arrow buttons and press the right arrow button to highlight Use Default Settings Press OK and press the left right arrow buttons to select Yes and press OK Default settings are restored Illustrations contai
56. um rique de la class B est conforme a la norme du NMB 003 du Canada ars N A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK POINT WITHIN THE DO NOT REMOVE COVER PERSONNEL THE PRODUCT SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT THE PRODUCT WARNING To PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 as vases should be placed on the apparatus RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gees 5 Table of Contents Connections and Setup Things to consider before you connect 2 Accessories provided 2 Front panel controls 3 Connecting to audiovisual equipment 4 Connecting the Sirius Connect Home Tuner 5 Connecting the speakers 5 Positioning speakers 6 Front speaker placement 6 Preferred surround placement 7 Front Surround Mode Speaker Placement 8 Setting up the Speaker Stand Optional 8 Installing the Stand Bases 8 Mounting the Stands 9 Disconnecting the Stands 9 Adjusting the Height of the Stands 9 Setting the Speaker
57. ve oou Moving EZ O PSCAN 4 24 Channel List Mode You can select from all available channels under this mode To select the previous or the next channels press A 7 To confirm selection press OK To select desired channels press the numeric buttons and then OK or wait for a few seconds for timeout to confirm 24 Category Tuning Mode This mode allows the selection of channels which fall under the current selected category To select desired channels press the numeric buttons and then OK or wait for few seconds timeout to confirm To select the previous or the next channels press A To confirm selection press OK To toggle among Channel Name Display Song Title Display and Artist Name Display press DISPLAY To select the previous or the next category press CATEGORY SIRIUS Yall SiRiUs Yall snus Tal ROCK ROCK ROCK ou Channel Name ou Artist Name ou Song Name gt 015 Channel Name gt 015 Artist Name gt 015 Song Name 016 Channel Name 016 Artist Name 016 Song Name 017 Channel Name 017 Artist Name 017 Song Name PSCAN 4 21 D PSCAN 421 A PSCAN 4 21 Save Preset Mode and Recall Preset Mode You can use presets under Recall Preset mode Before using presets you should set presets manually Setting Presets Manually 1 In Channel Playback Mode Channel List Mode and Category Tuning Mode press MEMORY to enter Save Preset Mode 2 The default preset number is 00 To select the
58. with DVD CD VCD or SVCD standards This unit may not play some recordings or files due to differences in recording formats software used amp Disc types VIDEO lbvD Rewritable VIDEO CD compact SG _rcomeacr HSE iarrar auoie eousner 0 ISE Recordable 32 DVD Video Digital video discs 12 cm single or double sided single or dual layer DVDs are highdensity optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of digital signals DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW Most DVD R and DVD R one recording only DVD RW and DVD RW discs rewritable depending on the DVD writer and discs used Recordings using DVD R and DVD RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode Recordings using DVD RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for DVD RW discs with a 4 7 GB capacity VCD Video Compact Disc CD on which you can record up to 74 min of VHS quality video associated with still images audio tracks and interactive menus SVCD Super Video Compact Disc Most SVCDs comply with the IEC62107 standard SVCDs can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and images in accordance with MPEG 2 standards for video and MPEG 1 standards for audio Audio CDs Audio CDs 12 cm CD R CD RW Most CD
59. y Laboratories room not down at viewers to help create a more open spacious surround sound field A c 4 Lu Alternative Surround Placement Le O uv Rear wall B D LEE If rear wall mounting is the only choice aim gt 2 the speakers at each other A towards the front B or towards the sidewalls C D Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 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 Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only 7 6 RTD260 EN 07_06_06 15 6 06 4 34 gyes 12 Connections and Setup Front Surround Mode Speaker Placement Configuration 1 Follow the suggestion for speaker placement on page 6 and 7 Configuration 1 Setting the Speaker Stands Optional Speaker stands is provided in this package Optionally you can set the speaker stands by following the instruction Installing the Stand Bases 1 Attach the base bar to the circular base 2 Tighten the screw nut provided to the circular base to secure the base bar as illustrated 3 Insert the upper bar into the base bar 4 Rotate the plastic lock clockwise to
60. your choice and press OK OSD Language Select the language of the player menus and press OK Subtitles Select the subtitle language using the up down arrow buttons and press OK To change the language of the subtitles during playback press the SUBTITLE button to select a subtitle language Select the Off option to turn off subtitles Note If the language chosen is available it is automatically selected when you display the subtitles Otherwise the subtitle language indicated on the disc is selected Audio Select the dialog language using the up down arrow buttons and press OK To change the language during playback press the AUDIO button on the remote Note If the selected language is not available on a disc the disc s language will be used instead DVD Menu To change the language of the DVD menus select the language using the up down arrow buttons and press OK Note the language you select will only be displayed if the disc is programmed with that language Video 1 Select Video in the main menu using the navigation arrow buttons 2 Select a menu option using the up down arrow buttons and press OK TV Image Depending on the format of the DVD disc you can choose the picture format aspect ratio best suited to the format of your TV screen 4x3 Letter Box gives best reproduction of pictures recorded in this format i e with horizontal bands at the top and bottom of the screen or in 16x9 4x3 Standar

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