Home Theater Direct RTD209 manual

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    Home Theater User’ s Guide R TD209 RTD209 EN 26/4/06 3:21 PM Page 3[...]

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    FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two : (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . T able of Contents 1 EN Connections and Setup Things to consider before you connect ....................2 Accessories provided ..................................................2 Front panel controls...................................................3 Connecting to audiovisual e[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Connections and Setup Things to consider befor e 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) [...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Connections and Setup Fr ont panel contr ols OPEN/CLOSE - Opens and close the disc tray . SUBWOOFER - T oggles between different subwoofer output levels. DISC SKIP – Goes to the next slot in the disc tray . STOP - Stops disc playback. PLA Y/P AUSE - Starts playing a disc. Paus[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Connections and Setup Connecting to audiovisual equipment 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. The video jacks are OUT jacks, which need to be connected to IN ja[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Connections and Setup Connecting the speakers Six speakers are provided with the unit (2 front, 1 center , 2 rear , 1 subwoofer). T o achieve good surround effects, all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver . One speaker wire is provided with each speaker . Speaker w[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . 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 4[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . 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). T est ton[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Remote control functions in DVD/CD mode ON•OFF -S witches the unit on and off. DVD - Selects the DVD mode. TUNER - Selects the TUNER and changes between AM/FM mode. USB - Selects the included Lyra mp3 player or the USB device. AUX - Selects the AUX. 0-9 - Number entry . Presse[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . The Remote Control Remote control functions in T uner mode TUNER - Selects the TUNER and switches between FM/AM. VOL+/- - Adjusts the sound volume. MUTE - Mutes and restores sound output. TUNER+/- - T unes up and down the radio frequencies. MEMOR Y - Stores a station. CH+/- - Se[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . 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 V ideo Compact Disc), JPEG • CD, mp3, WMA See page 31-32 for more information about discs and comp[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Playing Discs - Basic Functions T ypes of Menus • Disc menu – The appearance and contents of this menu varies according to the type of disc you have inserted. It is separate from the Setup menu. • Info menu – The player’ s Info menu appears as a banner at the top of th[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . 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 PLA Y to resume normal playback. Pause While the disc is playing, press P AUSE once f[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Using the Info menu 1. Press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing to display the Info menu. The first banner shows title, chapter , and time display information. 2. Press the INFO button again for audio language, subtitles, and camera angle. 3. Press the INFO bu[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . The Info Menu CD Info Display Title/chapter (DVD)/track (audio CD and VCD) To directly access a title, chapter (DVD) or a track (audio CD and VCD), press the INFO button, press OK. Select the T itle(TT), T rack(TRK) or Chapter(CH) icon and enter a number directly with the numeri[...]

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    Play mode (all discs except mp3/WMA/JPEG) Note: For mp3 play modes, please refer to page 17. 1. While the disc is playing, press the INFO button twice for CD/VCD and three times for DVD. 2. Select the Play Mode icon using the left/right arrow buttons. 3. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select an option. • DVD play modes: standard, program, title[...]

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    Bookmark (DVD and audio CD) The player can store up to 5 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 buttontwice for CD/VCD and three times for DVD. Select the Bookmark icon[...]

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    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. [...]

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    The player has a built-in tuner that allows for FM radio function. The AM loop antenna allows for AM radio function. Manual T uning 1. 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 to enter TUNER mode and toggle between FM and AM. 3. When the FM station broadcasts Ster[...]

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    The playback controls of USB devices and mp3 player are basically the same. Connect the USB device or mp3 player first before starting playback. Connecting or Disconnecting USB devices to the Main Unit 1. Insert the USB port of the USB device you want to connect into the USB socket of the unit. 2. Unplug the device to disconnect. Connecting or Disc[...]

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    Ripping to the USB device or the mp3 player are basically the same. Connect the USB device or mp3 player first before ripping. Note: CD Ripping function only supports CDDA discs. Ripping CD to USB or mp3 Player 1. During CD playback, press REC on the remote to activate the Ripping Menu. 2. Select one of the menu itmes using the up/down arrow button[...]

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    Insert battery into the player 1. Slide the battery door by following the direction of arrow . 2. Insert a “AAA”(UM4) battery with polarities corresponding to the indications in the compartment. 3. Replace the door to the battery compartment. Note: This unit may temporarily cease to function if subjected to electrostatic disturbance. T o resume[...]

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    Display Overview 1. Shows current volume level. 2. The relative play mode indicator lights to show current selection. - repeat track - repeat all - random playback - repeat random playback P - program playback mode 3. is displayed when the key lock function is activated. 4. shows the battery level. 5. This section shows song information. The inform[...]

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    DSP Press the DSP button repeatedly to select among DSP modes: FLA T > BASS > POP > ROCK > JAZZ The current selection shows briefly on the display . Play modes During playback, press M repeatedly to select among the following playback modes: Normal playback Repeat T rack - Repeat All - Random Playback - Repeat Random Playback - P - prog[...]

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    There are four options in the main setup menu: General Setup, Display Setup, Speaker Setup and Language Setup. Press the SETUP button to bring up the main menu. Select one of the menu icons across the top of the screen using the left/right arrow buttons. The menu’ s options are displayed on the left side of the screen. Press the right arrow butto[...]

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    Rating The disc publisher is responsible for coding scenes according to the rating limits. Below is an explanation of Ratings. To change the rating limit, highlight the RA TING option and press the right arrow button. Select the rating limit using the up/down arrow buttons and press OK. Rating limits take affect only when the player is locked. Slid[...]

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    V ideo Progressive Function provides high quality pictures with less flickering. T urn 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. Select ON and press OK to activate Progressive Scan. Speaker Setup Y ou can adapt your player to other equipment and acce[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . The Setup Menu Language Setup With this menu, you can set the language for player menus, dialog, subtitles and the disc menus. 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 languag[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Additional Information T r oubleshooting (Main Unit) The unit does not switch on. • Make sure it is plugged in. • Press the ON/OFF button on the remote control or the ON/ST ANDBY button on the front of the unit. The device switches off spontaneously . • The device switches[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Additional Information 29 EN T r oubleshooting (mp3 Player) The player does not turn on when PLA Y button pressed. • Battery may be inserted incorrectly . • Battery may be empty . Skipping tracks or bad sound quality? • Repeat or random function may be activated. • There[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Additional Information 30 EN Pr ecautions 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 obstruc[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Additional Information 31 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 [...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Additional Information 32 EN 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 files have the “.jpg” exten[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Additional Information 33 Limited W arranty 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 th[...]

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    Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only . Additional Information • 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 refurbish[...]

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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 46290a ©2006 Thomson Inc. T rademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in China TOCOM 56356450 (EN) V isit the RCA website [...]