RCA Home Theater System RTD205 User Guide

Home Theater  
User’s Guide  
RTD205  
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Table of Contents  
Connections and Setup  
Player Menus  
Things to consider before you connect................... 2  
Accessories provided ................................................ 2  
Front panel controls ................................................. 3  
Connecting to audiovisual equipment .................... 4  
Connecting the antenna .......................................... 4  
Magnetic shielding ......................................................... 6  
Positioning speakers ................................................. 5  
Connecting the speakers............................................... 5  
Front speaker placement .............................................. 6  
Preferred surround placement .................................... 6  
Test tone/Channel balance ........................................... 7  
Playmode selection ................................................. 18  
Standard ......................................................................... 18  
Random (all discs except DVD) ......................................................... 18  
Program (all discs except mp3/JPEG discs and JPEG) ................. 18  
IntroScan (Audio CD only) ......................................... 18  
Parental Control settings ....................................... 19  
Lock Player ..................................................................... 19  
Change Password ......................................................... 19  
Rated Titles .................................................................... 19  
Unrated Titles ................................................................ 19  
Display settings....................................................... 20  
TV Image ......................................................................... 20  
Front Display ................................................................. 20  
Black level ...................................................................... 20  
Progressive Scan........................................................... 20  
Sound settings ........................................................ 21  
Sound Logic ....................................................................21  
Distance ........................................................................... 21  
Test tone .......................................................................... 21  
Downmix ......................................................................... 21  
Language settings................................................... 22  
Player Menus ................................................................. 22  
Disc Menus .................................................................... 22  
Audio ............................................................................... 22  
Subtitles.......................................................................... 22  
The Remote Control  
Remote control functions in DVD/CD mode............ 8  
Remote control functions in TV mode ...................... 9  
Inserting batteries in the remote control ................ 9  
Playing Discs – Basic Functions  
Compatible discs ..................................................... 10  
Compatible formats ................................................ 10  
Regional coding ...................................................... 10  
Operating the DVD receiver ................................... 10  
Loading discs ..................................................................10  
Playing discs ................................................................... 10  
Description of the various menus ..........................11  
Basic Playback Operations ..................................... 12  
Playback.......................................................................... 12  
Accelerated play ........................................................... 12  
Pause ............................................................................... 12  
Frame advance .............................................................. 12  
Variable slow motion .................................................. 12  
Changing chapter/track ............................................. 12  
Zoom ................................................................................ 12  
Additional Information  
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 23  
Precautions.............................................................. 24  
Use ................................................................................... 24  
Cleaning .......................................................................... 24  
Handling and caring for discs .................................. 24  
Disc Formats you can play ..................................... 25  
DVD-Video...................................................................... 25  
DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW ........................ 25  
VCD - Video Compact Disc ........................................ 25  
SVCD - Super Video Compact Disc ......................... 25  
Audio CDs ....................................................................... 25  
CD-R, CD-RW ................................................................ 25  
mp3 files ......................................................................... 25  
JPEG files ........................................................................ 25  
Sound Enhancement Systems ................................ 26  
Dolby Pro Logic II ......................................................... 26  
Dolby Digital.................................................................. 26  
Limited Warranty.................................................... 26  
The Info Menu  
Using the Info menu .............................................. 13  
Time display ................................................................... 14  
Title/chapter (DVD)/track (audio CD and VCD) .... 14  
Subtitles (DVD) ............................................................. 14  
Audio (DVD,VCD) .......................................................... 14  
Play mode (all discs).................................................... 15  
Bookmark (DVD and audio CD) ................................ 15  
Camera angle (DVD) .................................................... 16  
PBC - PlayBack Control (VCD) .................................. 16  
Sleep ................................................................................ 16  
mp3 Files and JPEG Files  
Playing mp3 files or displaying JPEG files .................. 17  
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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, away from any source of heat (fireplace) or appliances creating  
strong magnetic or electric fields. The components of this unit are sensitive to heat. The  
maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35° Celsius.  
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.  
The humidity of the room should not exceed 75%. If you have to use the unit outdoors, do  
not expose it to rain or splashing water. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.  
Moving the unit from a cold place to a warm one can cause condensation on some  
components inside the unit. Let the condensation disappear on its own before turning the  
unit on again.  
Before moving the player, make sure the disc tray is empty.  
Other important use and cleaning information at the end of the booklet.  
Accessories provided  
Remote control and 2  
non-rechargeable AAA  
batteries  
Left and right  
front speakers  
Center speaker  
+
Left and right rear speakers  
Subwoofer  
Caution!  
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product. This system  
must be opened only by qualified technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam.  
DVD copy protection  
In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system,  
which can be switched on and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the  
relevant DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality, or even impossible. This product  
incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.  
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights  
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision  
Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision  
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
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Connections and Setup  
Front panel controls  
FRONT PANEL ILLUSTRATION TO COME  
Open and close the disc tray.  
Start playing a disc. Pause.  
Stop disc playback.  
DISC SKIP – Goes to the next slot in the disc tray. Above the disc skip  
button indicator lights that show which disc is being played.  
SOURCE - Select the input source. Above the source button are indicator  
lights that show which source is active.  
SUBWOOFER - Toggle between different subwoofer output levels.  
SURROUND - Changes the surround sound settings. The LED lights when  
Surround mode is active.  
ON/STANDBY - Switch the unit on and off.  
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Connections and Setup  
Connecting to audiovisual equipment  
Pr  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO  
Explanation of jacks and cables  
The jacks on the back of your receiver (pictured left) and the  
cables shown below are used to connect to other components.  
Pb  
Y
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 jacks on  
the component you’re connecting to, so the sound from the  
component comes into the receiver (and out through the  
speakers).  
S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO  
AUX 1  
AUX 2  
REGULAR AND PROG SCAN  
Video cables  
Composite video cable (included)  
The basic Video jack (usually color-coded yellow) is also referred to as composite  
video. Usually the video cable is bundled with the audio cables (white and red).  
Composite  
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 black and  
white part of the video signal. If you are using S-video, you must connect the  
audio jacks to get sound. If you use S-video to connect to another component,  
you must choose the S-Video option in the Video menu (see page 20).  
S-VIDEO cable  
Component video cables Pr, Pb, Y) (not included)  
The Pr, Pb, Y jacks provide optimum picture quality by separating the video signal  
into three parts. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables  
(yellow) 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). If you  
use component video to connect to another component, you must choose the  
Component option in the Video menu (see page 20).  
Component  
video cable  
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 Progressive Scan option in the  
Display menu to On (see page 20).  
Note: If one of the devices is not working, check that all the cables have been inserted  
properly into the jacks.  
Audio cables (not included)  
AUDIO L (left) and R (right)  
These jacks and cables are often color-coded (red for right audio, and white for  
left audio). You must connect audio cables to the AUDIO L and R jacks if you are  
using S-video.  
Note: If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/  
Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect the right audio part of the cable.  
Audio cables  
(red and white)  
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Connections and Setup  
Connecting the speakers  
Six speakers are provided with the unit (2 front, 1  
center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). To achieve good  
surround effects, all six speakers need to be  
connected to the receiver.  
One speaker wire is attached with each speaker.  
Speaker wires are color-coded to match the  
terminals.  
SUB CEN SR SL  
FR FL  
Connect the speaker wire from the back of each  
speaker to the corresponding color terminal at the  
back of the unit. Press down the tab to open the  
terminal and insert the wire (1). Release the tab to  
lock wire in the terminal (2). Do the same for center  
speaker, rear speakers and the subwoofer.  
Note: When connecting the speakers, make sure the  
polarities (“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver) of  
speaker wires and terminals match. If the cords are  
reversed, the sound will be distorted. Do not ground the  
output line, it will damage the speaker.  
(1)  
(2)  
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Positioning speakers  
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1 Left, Right (Front Speakers)  
Front speakers carry primarily music and sound effects.  
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Center  
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In surround mode, the center speaker carries most of the  
dialog as well as music and effects. It should be set between  
the left and right speakers.  
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Surround (Rear Speakers)  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
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The rear speakers’ overall sound balance should be as close  
as possible to the front speakers. Proper placement is vital to  
establish an evenly distributed sound field.  
Subwoofer  
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass  
effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.) which  
dramatically heighten the action on the screen.  
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Connections and Setup  
Magnetic shielding  
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be magnetically shielded in order to  
prevent picture distortion. Front and center speakers provided with this unit are magnetically  
shielded to protect your TV set.  
Note: It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and subwoofer near the TV set.  
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.  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
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 possible to the same height. This often  
requires placing the center speaker directly on top (A) or beneath  
(B) the TV set.  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
Preferred surround placement  
Location  
If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the  
listening area, not behind it.  
Height  
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet above  
viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects.  
Aiming  
Aim surround speakers straight across the room, not down  
at viewers, to help create a more open, spacious surround  
sound field.  
Alternative Surround Placement  
Rear wall  
If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the speakers  
at each other (A), towards the front (B) or towards the  
sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement until sounds  
seem to surround you, rather than come from behind you.  
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No adjacent walls  
Surround speakers can go on stands facing each other to  
approximate sidewall mounting (A), or to the sides or rear of  
the viewing area, aimed upwards; they can go right on the  
floor, or preferably, a few feet off the floor such as on end  
tables (B).  
Test tone/Channel balance  
Channel balance  
Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator 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 21).  
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.  
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The Remote Control  
The remote control  
Navigating through menus  
Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the OK button on the remote  
control to confirm your selection.  
Remote control functions in DVD/CD mode  
ON•OFF Switches the unit on and off.  
ON OFF  
DVD•CD  
DVD•CD Selects the DVD player.  
TUNER  
TV  
VOL +/- Adjusts the sound volume.  
MUTE Mutes and restores the sound.  
RETURN Returns to the previous menu.  
GO BACK  
RETURN  
CH  
VOL  
CH +/- Directly accesses the next or previous  
MUTE  
chapter (DVD) or track (CD).  
CLEAR Hides the Info menu. If you are in the  
menu system, returns to main menu.  
CLEAR  
SAVE  
MENU  
MENU Accesses the disc menu during play  
(if available).  
OK  
SURROUND Changes the Surround sound setting.  
EQ. LEVEL Toggles channels for channel level settings.  
INFO Accesses the Info menu.  
SUBWOOFER  
TITLE•GUIDE  
SURROUND  
EQ. LEVEL  
TITLE•GUIDE Accesses the disc menu.  
INFO  
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SUBWOOFER Selects among subwoofer output levels.  
DISC  
0-9 Number entry. When the info display is  
not on the screen, press 1 through 5 to  
directly access a disc in the disc tray.  
ANGLE  
NIGHT DVD  
AUDIO  
ANGLE Accesses the camera angle function.  
INPUT  
0/--  
NIGHT DVD Activates Night Mode (see page 21).  
REVERSE  
FORWARD  
PLAY  
STOP  
AUDIO Accesses the audio function of the  
Info menu.  
PAUSE  
ZOOM  
REV Starts reverse accelerated play or reverse  
slow motion.  
RECORD  
PLAY Starts playing a disc.  
PLAY MODE  
CLOCK•WAKE  
AUX 2  
VCR  
AUX 1  
SAT•CABLE  
FWD Starts forward accelerated play or forward  
slow motion.  
STOP Stops play and accesses the main menu.  
PAUSE Freeze frame, frame advance or slow motion.  
ZOOM Accesses the Zoom function.  
PLAY MODE Accesses the play mode function of the  
Info menu.  
AUX1 / AUX2 Selects various audio/video sources.  
Note: In AUX1, AUX2 and TV modes, you need to press the button  
twice within 2 seconds to turn off the component.  
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The Remote Control  
Remote control functions in TV mode  
Note: The buttons described below operate as specified, provided that the function is available on the television.  
TV Selects the TV.  
CH +/- Changes the channel.  
GO BACK Returns to the previous channel.  
CLEAR Exits a menu.  
MENU Accesses the TV’s main menu.  
ZOOM Accesses the Zoom function (16x9 TV only).  
INFO Provides information about the channel.  
TITLE•GUIDE Displays the program guide.  
0-9 Use the number buttons to directly access a track, chapter or title.  
Inserting batteries in the remote control  
Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not  
use rechargeable batteries.  
In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe the polarities indicated  
inside the battery compartment. Replace only with the type of batteries  
specified. Do not dispose of them in a fire or recharge them.  
If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove  
the batteries.  
Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you  
dispose of batteries or accumulators, ask your dealer whether they are  
subject to special recycling and if they will accept them for disposal.  
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Playing Discs – Basic Functions  
Compatible discs  
DVD  
DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW  
CD  
CD-R, CD-RW  
Compatible formats  
DVD, VCD (Video Compact Disc), SVCD (Super Video Compact Disc), JPEG  
CD, mp3, WMA  
See page 25 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 DVD•CD button on the remote control. Press the ON•OFF button on the remote or  
the ON/STANDBY button located on the DVD player’s front panel.  
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. To open the disc tray, press OPEN•CLOSE (the disc  
tray opens).  
2. Insert a compatible disc into the top disc slot,  
making sure it is fully in place.  
3. To fill the remaining slots, slide a disc into the next  
empty slot and make sure it is in place.  
4. When you’re finished loading discs, press  
OPEN•CLOSE (the disc tray closes).  
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 one of three things happens  
depending on how the disc was programmed:  
The disc starts playing.  
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.  
The DVD Player’s main menu appears. Highlight the PLAY option and press the OK button.  
To select which disc you want to play, press the corresponding niumber key on the remote (1  
through 5).  
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Playing Discs – Basic Functions  
Description of the various menus  
Disc menu – The appearance and contents of this menu varies according to the type of disc  
you have inserted. It is separate from the player menu. When the disc is playing, press the  
INFO button to toggle the menu on or off.  
Z
Z
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Z
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Info menu – The player’s Info menu appears  
as a bar at the top of the screen while the  
disc is playing. Press the INFO button on the  
remote to toggle the Info menu on or off.  
T : 01 C : 02  
DVD–VIDEO  
00:02:16  
PLAY  
1 o f  
1
.
TITLE 1 of 2  
DISC 3  
Player menu – If no disc has been inserted,  
the player menu appears automatically. If a  
disc is being played, press the STOP button to  
access this menu.  
Play  
Play Mode  
Standard  
Random  
Program  
IntroScan  
Parental Control  
Display  
Note: A function is only available if it is on the  
disc you have inserted. For instance, if you select  
the Subtitles function from the Info menu,  
subtitles will only appear if subtitles have been  
provided on the disc. If a menu or icon appears  
grayed out, the menu or the associated function  
is not available.  
Sound  
Languages  
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Basic Playback Operations  
Playback  
Switch the DVD player and the TV set on.  
1. Press the button on the front of the player to open the disc tray.  
2. Put the disc in with the printed side up (in the case of a single-sided disc).  
3. 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 the corresponding number on the remote (for example, to go to disc 3, press 3  
on the remote).  
5. Press STOP to stop playback.  
Note: When you press STOP, the player stores the point where playback was interrupted. If you press PLAY  
again, playback resumes from this point. To stop playback completely or to start again from the beginning,  
press STOP twice. If the player is left in STOP mode for more than two 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.  
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Playing Discs – Basic Functions  
Accelerated play  
While the disc is playing, press the REV or FWD button one or more times to vary the speed and  
direction of the accelerated play. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.  
Pause  
While the disc is playing, press PAUSE once for freeze frame. Press PLAY to resume normal  
playback.  
Frame advance  
1. Press PAUSE twice. FRAME is displayed.  
2. Press PUASE again 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.  
2. Press the REV or FWD button to vary the speed and direction of the slow motion.  
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.  
Note: Backward slow motion is not available on VCDs.  
Changing chapter/track  
While the disc is playing, press the left/right arrow 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.  
2. Move from one area to another (pan) using the arrow buttons.  
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The Info Menu  
Using the Info menu  
Press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing to display the Info menu.  
Use the right/left arrow buttons on the remote to select an icon.  
Use the up/down buttons to scroll through the options.  
When the option you want is highlighted, press OK to select it.  
To directly access a title or a chapter (DVD), a track (audio CD and VCD), select the icon, press OK,  
and then enter a number using the numeric buttons on the remote.  
Notes: Many discs only have one title.  
When one of the icons is grayed out, this means that the function is not available on the disc.  
The invalid symbol indicates that the function selected or the button used is not available.  
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The Info Menu  
Time display  
01:49:37  
To access the Time Display, press the INFO button on the remote. Use the left/  
right arrow buttons to select the Time display icon. Press the up/down  
buttons repeatedly to display:  
DVD: Chapter elapsed time, Chapter remaining time, Title elapsed time and  
Title remaining time.  
VCD and audio CD: Track elapsed time and Track remaining time.  
To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the  
start of a title or chapter, press OK, then enter a time with the number  
buttons (hh:mm:ss).  
Note: This function may not be available on all discs.  
T : 1  
Title/chapter (DVD)/track (audio CD and VCD)  
C: 12  
To directly access a title, chapter (DVD) or a track (audio CD and VCD), press  
the INFO button, then select the Title or Track icon with the left/right arrow  
buttons. Choose a number using the up/down buttons or press OK and enter  
a number directly with the numeric buttons.  
Note: Many discs only have one title.  
Subtitles (DVD)  
Subtitles are turned off by default. Turn on Subtitles as follows:  
1. While the disc is playing, press the INFO button, then select the Subtitles  
icon using the left/right arrow buttons.  
2. Select a language using the up/down arrow buttons.  
3. 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 21.  
This function may not be available on all discs.  
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 INFO button.  
2. Use the left/right arrow buttons to select the Audio icon, or press the  
AUDIO button on the remote control.  
3. Choose a language or an audio format with the up/down arrow buttons.  
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 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 Languages menu (see page 21).  
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The Info Menu  
Play mode (all discs)  
Note: For mp3 play modes, please refer to page 16.  
1. While the disc is playing, press the INFO button.  
2. Select the Play mode icon using the left/right arrow buttons, or press the  
PLAY MODE button on the remote control.  
3. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select an option.  
• DVD play modes: standard, program, title repeat, chapter repeat, A-B repeat.  
Notes:  
Program play mode is only available if a programmed list has been created (page 18).  
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 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.  
• VCD and SVCD play modes: standard, disc repeat, track repeat, A-B repeat.  
PBC must be turned on for Repeat functions to work.  
• Audio CD play modes: standard, program, random 1 disc, random all discs,  
repeat 1 disc, repeat all discs, track repeat, A-B repeat, IntroScan.  
Note: IntroScan plays the first ten seconds of each track. When all the tracks have been  
scanned, IntroScan stops. If you want to continue playing the track being scanned,  
press the PLAY button. Press the STOP button to stop IntroScan.  
4. To stop repeat playback, select the Play mode icon and choose the Standard  
option, or press the STOP button twice.  
Bookmark (DVD and audio CD)  
The player can store up to 12 disc locations as long as the disc remains in the  
player and the unit remains switched on.  
Note: This function is only available with discs whose elapsed time or remaining time  
appears in the Info menu.  
1. Press the INFO button. Select the Bookmark icon with the left/right buttons,  
and press OK. A menu is displayed with six bookmarks. To display the other six  
bookmarks, press the down arrow button.  
00:06:18 T1  
Unmarked 4  
00:28:04 T01  
02:12:56 T02  
03:24:09 T01  
Unmarked 6  
Play button  
“unmarked” icon  
2. To create a bookmark, select a position shown as “unmarked” using the arrow  
buttons and press OK.  
3. To start playback from a bookmark, select Play icon and press OK.  
4. To delete a bookmark, select the trashcan icon and press OK.  
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The Info Menu  
Camera Angle (DVD)  
1 o f 3  
Some discs offer different camera angles for specific scenes.  
1. To change the camera angle, press the ANGLE button on the remote or press  
the INFO button and select the Camera angle icon with the left/right  
buttons.  
2. Choose the angle with the up/down arrow buttons.  
Note: If the disc was recorded using a single camera angle, this function is not  
available.  
PBC - PlayBack control (VCD)  
The PlayBack Control function offers scenes and information which can be  
selected through a menu. It can also be used to display high-resolution pictures,  
if the disc contains any.  
PBC  
Press the INFO button, then select the PBC icon. Press the up/down buttons to  
enable or disable this function.  
Sleep  
Z
Z
Z
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1. Press the INFO button, then select the Sleep icon with the left/right arrow  
.
buttons.  
2. Select one of the available options using the up/down arrow buttons: Off, 30,  
60, 90 or 120 minutes.  
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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.  
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 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.  
PLAY  
3. Select a folder using the up/down arrow buttons on  
2000  
Curr ent Selection  
the remote, then press OK to display the list of files or  
press PLAY to start playing all the files contained in  
the folder.  
I will survive  
RobbieWilliams  
Torn  
RobbieWilliams  
Angel  
mp3  
4. Select a file using the arrow buttons. Press OK and  
Beautiful  
Testify  
then PLAY to start playback.  
Not selected  
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.  
PLAY  
Curr ent Selection  
2000  
EiffelTower  
Note: While listening, you can use the button to go  
back to the previous track or the button to go on to the  
next one.  
Tr ocadero  
Louvre1  
Not selected  
Louvre2  
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.  
Concorde  
/2000/  
Mum and dad  
Note: During the slide show you can use the ANGLE button  
to rotate the picture 90°, the ZOOM button to magnify the  
picture, the  
button to go back to the previous picture  
or the button to go to the next one, and the STOP  
button to interrupt the slide show and display the disc’s  
contents.  
Use the up arrow button to rotate the image  
vertically, and the down button to rotate the image  
horizontally. Use the ZOOM button to magnify.  
5. Press the INFO button to display the Info menu during playback.  
mp3/WMA file: press the up/down arrow button to select a playback mode (Standard,  
Random, Track repeat, Folder repeat, Disc repeat), and press OK.  
JPEG file: press the up/down arrow button to select a projection speed.  
6. When the player has played all the files, the music or slide show stops and the disc’s contents  
are displayed again.  
7. Press STOP to end playback.  
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Player Menus  
Using the player menus  
The player’s main menu is displayed when there is no disc in the player or when playback has been  
stopped by pressing the STOP button. Select a menu option using the arrow buttons. Press OK to  
select. Return to a previous menu using the left arrow button.  
Play Mode selection  
Play  
Play Mode  
Parental Control  
Display  
Standard  
Random  
Program  
IntroScan  
1. Load a disc and press STOP.  
2. Select the Play Mode option and press OK.  
Sound  
Note: The content of the Play Mode menu varies  
depending on the type of disc.  
Languages  
3. Select a play mode with the up/down arrow buttons,  
and press OK to select.  
Standard  
Press OK or the PLAY button to begin the disc’s standard playback.  
Random (within a disc, or among available audio CDs)  
You can listen to the tracks on a disc in random order by choosing the RANDOM option. RANDOM  
works for a single disc. If you select RANDOM ALL DISCS, the player will play tracks from all  
available audio CDs in random order. Non-audio discs will be skipped until RANDOM is turned off.  
Press OK to start random playback. Press STOP to stop random playback. Press PLAY to resume  
normal playback.  
Program (all discs except mp3/JPEG discs and JPEG)  
With this option, you can program the playback order of the current disc. Lists vary according to  
the type of disc.  
1a. DVD: Select a title using the up/down arrow buttons and press the right arrow button to  
access the list of chapters. Select a chapter using the up/down arrow buttons.  
1b. Audio CD and VCD: Select a track using the up/down arrow buttons, or select All to start  
playing all the tracks.  
1c. mp3/WMA: select a folder using the up/down arrow buttons, then press the right arrow  
button to access the list of files. Select a file using the up/down arrow buttons.  
2. Press OK to add the title, chapter (DVD), track (audio CD and VCD) or file (mp3/WMA) to the  
list.  
3. Press the CLEAR button to remove the last title/chapter/track/file from the list.  
4. Press PLAY to start program play or select Done and press OK.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
IntroScan (Audio CD only)  
This option plays the first ten seconds of each track.  
Press OK to start IntroScan, press STOP to stop it and PLAY to continue playing the current track.  
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Player Menus  
Play  
Parental Control settings  
PlayMode  
Parental Control  
Display  
You can control access to the player and the type of  
discs your family can watch with the lock function.  
There are eight levels of parental control.  
Lock Player  
Change Password  
RatedTitles  
Sound  
Languages  
UnratedTitles  
Free Access  
Select the Parental Control option in the main menu  
and press OK. The Parental Control menu is displayed.  
Play Mode  
Lock Player  
This setting 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.  
1. To activate locking according to your preset rating limits, select the Lock Player option using  
the up/down arrow buttons and press OK.  
2. You are asked for a new password. Enter four digits using the number buttons and press OK.  
You are asked for confirmation; enter the four digits again and press OK.  
Note: Choose a password that is easy to remember, or write it down.  
3. To unlock, select the Parental Control option. Enter your password. Select the Lock Player  
function and press OK.  
Change Password  
1. To change the password, select the Change Password option and press OK.  
2. Enter the four digits of your new password.  
Rated Titles  
The disc publisher is responsible for coding scenes according to the rating limits.  
1. Select Rated Titles and press OK.  
2. For the rating limit, select the level using the up/down arrow buttons and press OK.  
Unrated Titles  
1. To set up password-only access to unrated titles, select Unrated titles and press OK.  
2. Select Password required using the up/down arrow buttons and press OK.  
Note: You must put the player into Lock mode (see above) for the Rating Limits to apply.  
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Player Menus  
Play  
Display settings  
Play Mode  
1. Select the Display option in the main menu using  
4x3  
Parental Control  
Display  
TV Image  
standard  
the up/down arrow buttons and press OK.  
Black level  
Video  
Dim  
Sound  
S-Video  
Off  
2. Select an option using the left/right arrow buttons  
and press OK.  
Languages  
Progressive Scan  
4x3  
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 Letterbox: 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 Standard: reproduces a 4x3 picture without distortion.  
16x9 Widescreen: reproduces 16x9 format films in full on a 16x9 screen.  
Black level  
This option lets you adjust the video brightness level.  
Three settings are available: Normal, Dark and Light.  
Video  
If you are using component video (Pr, Pb, Y) or S-Video to connect to another component, you  
will need to select the appropriate option in the Video menu. Select the option with the arrow  
buttons and press OK to confirm.  
Progressive Scan  
Progressive Scan provides high quality pictures with less flickering. Turn on Progressive Scan if you  
used the Component Video jacks of the player to connect a TV or monitor compatible with a  
progressive scan signal.  
Press OK to activate Progressive Scan.  
IMPORTANT! Once Progressive Scan has been activated, an image will only be visible on a progressive scan TV  
or monitor. If you choose this option and you do not have a progressive scan TV or monitor, you may get a  
picture with incorrect color or no color. If you activate Progressive Scan by mistake, follow the procedure below  
to reset the unit:  
Press and hold the SUBWOOFER button on the front panel. The video output will be restored to the standard  
setting and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.  
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Player Menus  
Play  
Sound settings  
PlayMode  
Parental Control  
Display  
Night Mode  
Distance  
You can adapt your player to other equipment and  
access specific functions with the Sound menu.  
TestTone  
Downmix  
Sound  
1. Select the Sound option in the main menu using the  
Languages  
up/down arrow buttons and press OK.  
2. Select an option using the left/right arrow buttons,  
and press OK.  
Play  
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. Select an  
option using the up/down arrow buttons: Quiet, Moderate or Off.  
Note: This function is available only on DVD discs recorded in Dolby Digital.  
Distance  
Basic settings have been preset for the speakers included with your unit. However, 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. Select Front, Center or Rear using the and buttons and press OK.  
2. Adjust the distance using the and buttons and press OK.  
Note: The receiver speaker distance default settings are the following:  
Front speakers (L/R): 15 fl  
Center speaker (Cch): 10 fl  
Rear speaker (SUR): 10fl  
Test Tone  
This function is used to test the speaker setting and change the speaker level. A short noise comes  
successively from each speaker. Adjust the volume level using the up/down arrow buttons.  
Downmix  
This function can process a multi-channel audio source to a two-channel stereo signal.  
The options are: Stereo and Off.  
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Player Menus  
Play  
Language settings  
Play Mode  
With this menu, you can set the language for player  
menus, dialog, subtitles and the disc menus.  
English  
English  
English  
English  
Parental Control  
Display  
Player Menus  
Disc Menus  
Audio  
Sound  
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).  
Languages  
Subtitles  
1. Select the Languages option in the main menu using  
the up/down arrow buttons and press OK.  
2. Select one of the options using the up/down arrow  
buttons and press OK.  
English  
Eitles  
Audio  
Player Menus  
To change the language of the player menus, choose the language using the up/down arrow  
buttons and press OK.  
Disc Menus  
To change the language of the disc menus, choose the language using the up/down arrow buttons  
and press OK.  
Audio  
1. To change the dialog language, choose the language using the up/down arrow buttons and  
press OK.  
Note: If the selected language is not available on a disc, the disc’s language will be used instead.  
2. To change the language during play, display the audio icon by pressing the AUDIO button on  
the remote (see page 13).  
Subtitles  
1. To change the subtitle language, choose the language using the up/down arrow buttons and  
press OK.  
Note: If the language chosen is available, it is automatically selected when you display the subtitles (see page  
13). Otherwise, the subtitle language indicated on the disc is selected .  
2. To change the language of the subtitles during playback, display the Info menu by pressing  
the INFO button on the remote (see page 13).  
Specifications  
FTC Output power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total Harmonic Distortion  
Rear Channels:30Watts each Channel (1 Khz, 4 Ohm)  
Front Channels: 30 Watts each Channel (1 Khz, 4 Ohm)  
Centre Channel: 40 Watts (1 Khz, 3 Ohm)  
Subwoofer Channel: 40 Watts (100 Hz, 3 Ohm)  
Total FTC Output Power, DOlby Digital mode: 200 W  
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Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
The unit does not switch on.  
Make sure it is plugged in.  
Press the button on the remote control or the ON/STANDBY button on the front of the unit.  
The device switches off spontaneously.  
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 is 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 24).  
If you are trying to play a disc containing JPEG files, check that the files have a resolution of less  
than 2 megapixels.  
Check that the disc’s regional code matches the player’s regional code. This player’s regional code is 1.  
Clean the disc.  
There is no picture.  
Check you have switched on the TV set.  
Check the connections (see pages 4 and 5).  
Select the AV input assigned to the player on the TV.  
The video color is wrong.  
Make sure you have the correct video setting selected (see Display on page 20).  
The picture is of poor quality (with snow or lines).  
Check the connections (see pages 4 and 5).  
There is no sound or the sound is of poor quality.  
Check the connections (see pages 4 and 5).  
Make sure the speakers are connected.  
Make sure the MUTE function is not on.  
No surround sound.  
Check the speaker configuration in the Sound menu.  
I can’t find my file in the WMA/mp3/JPG listing.  
Make sure the filename is valid (see page 25).  
The remote control does not work or works only intermittently.  
Check that batteries are inserted or change them.  
Aim the remote control at the unit. The infrared beam must not be blocked or interrupted.  
Check that the remote control is configured to control the device you are trying to operate with it.  
Press the DVD•CD button if you want to operate a DVD player, the TV button to operate a  
television set.  
The subtitles do not appear.  
Check that the DVD disc provides subtitles.  
Refer to the section on how to display subtitles (see page 13).  
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Additional Information  
The disc menu language is not the correct one.  
The disc menu language has not been set up (see page 22).  
The language of your choice is not available on the disc (see page 22).  
You have forgotten your password (Parental control).  
When the receiver is on and the disc tray is opened, press and hold the STOP button on the front  
panel until the unit goes to standby mode. All system settings will be restored to default, the  
parental password will also be reset.  
Precautions  
Use  
If your unit 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.  
The openings located on the top and bottom are for ventilation and must not be obstructed.  
During thunderstorms, we recommend that you isolate the unit from the electrical supply so that it  
is not damaged by electrical or electromagnetic surges.  
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.  
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.  
This unit is for domestic use only and must not be used for industrial purposes.  
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  
Use a soft, dry, clean cloth. Regularly dust the vents at the back or sides.  
Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol-based products risks damaging the unit.  
If an object or liquid enters inside the unit, unplug it immediately and have it checked by an  
authorized engineer.  
Handling and caring for discs  
Handle your discs with care. Hold the disc with your fingers at the edges or through the hole.  
Insert the disc with the label facing up (for a single-sided disc).  
Place the disc properly into the tray in the allotted holder.  
Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary, always wiping from the centre to the edge.  
Always put discs back in their cases after use and store in a vertical position.  
Do not close the tray with two discs in it or with a disc not sitting correctly in the holder.  
Do not play cracked, chipped or warped discs nor try to repair them with adhesive tape or glue.  
Do not write on a disc.  
Do not move the player when a disc is being played.  
Do not scratch discs or store them in places exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or high  
temperatures.  
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.  
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Additional Information  
Disc Formats you can play  
In order to ensure playback, discs must conform with DVD, CD, VCD or SVCD standards. This unit may not play some  
recordings or files due to differences in recording formats, software used & Disc types.  
mp3 files  
DVD-Video  
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:  
Digital video discs - 12 cm, single or double  
sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high-  
density optical discs on which high quality  
picture and audio are recorded by means of  
digital signals.  
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.  
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  
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 (. , / , \ , = ,+).  
DVD+Rewritable  
accordance with the specifications for DVD+RW  
discs with a 4.7 GB capacity.  
The total number of files on a disc should be  
less than 400.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Conversely, files with sampling rates below  
128 kB/sec will not play properly.  
Audio CDs  
Audio CDs (12 cm).  
Do not record copyright-protected mp3 files.  
“Securized” files are encrypted and code-  
protected to prevent illegal copying.  
CD-R, CD-RW  
Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW  
discs (rewritable).  
Important: The above recommendations does  
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).  
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.  
JPEG files  
CD-R and CD-RW with JPEG files. Certain JPEG  
files, including progressive JPEG files, cannot be  
read by this player.  
If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20  
seconds, remove the disc, and insert it again.  
The total number of files and folders on the disc  
should be less than 650. Make sure that files  
have 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  
Do not use its full capacity.  
CD-Rs should be preferably used instead of  
CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) as, in certain cases,  
CD-RW playback may be faulty.  
JPEG images on your computer.  
Use reliable, good-quality CD write software.  
WMA files  
Close all other applications on the computer  
to ensure reliable CD-R disc recording.  
CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio files in  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format. Please  
follow all the recommendations for CD-R above.  
Windows Media and Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
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Sound Enhancement Systems  
This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems.  
Dolby Digital  
The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby  
Digital provides better sound quality and a more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround. This unit is  
equipped with Dolby Digital 5.1-channel so that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound. Different from  
Dolby Pro Logic in that only four channels (Front Left, Front Right, Centre and Rear ) are used, the new system  
provides stereo separation of the rear speakers (Rear-Right, Rear-Left ). Adding the to the 5 channels the subwoofer  
channel for bass sounds (counted as 0.1 channel) results in 5.1 channels (or 6 Channels) that bring you the most  
sophisticated Dolby Digital sound enjoyment.  
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.  
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:  
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.  
A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.  
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. This  
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:  
Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.  
A brief note describing your unit’s problem.  
Your name, address and phone number.  
Option II:  
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.  
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Additional Information  
4. If the repairs are covered by your warranty, you will not be billed.  
Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the  
manner prescribed by Thomson.  
To receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit:  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
After we receive your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Adjustment of customer controls.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial  
purposes.  
Batteries.  
Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the U.S.A.  
Loss of programming. It is recommended that you retain all original CD software that was loaded in the unit.  
Installation.  
Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.  
Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pick up the replacement unit in a timely manner.  
Product Registration:  
Please complete and the online Product Registration on RCA.com/productregistration or 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.  
Limitation of Warranty:  
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.  
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 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:  
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.  
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:  
This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information.  
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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.  
Thomson Inc.  
10330 North Meridian Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46290  
©2005 Thomson Inc.  
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