FCC Information
Important Information
Important Information
Important battery information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Ventilation
CAUTION:
THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN
THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU
OF “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE”INSIDE THE PRODUCT.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE
IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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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.
You must adequately ventilate the product. Make
sure there is adequate space around the unit
to provide proper air flow for ventilation. See
diagram.
This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous
radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do
not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
persionnel.
USER MANUAL
RTD3133
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This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
Visible and invisible laser radiation when open
and interlocks defeated.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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10 cm
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WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
- DO NOT OPEN
Please respect the environment and
prevailing regulations. Before you
dispose of batteries or accumula-
tors, ask your dealer whether they
are subject to special recycling and if
they will accept them for disposal.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this product to rain or moisture. The
apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC
This class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21
CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
manufacture.
SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT
Illustrations contained in this document are for
representation only.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For your safety
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH
The 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.
Important Safety Instructions
Please read and save for future reference.
Some of the following information may not apply
to your particular product; however, as with any
electronic product, precautions should be observed
during handling and use.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Only use attachments / accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
WARNING: MAINS PLUG IS USED AS DISCONNECT DEVICE AND IT SHOULD REMAIN READILY
OPERABLE DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER TO DISCONNECT THE APPARATUS FROM MAINS
COMPLETELY, THE MAINS PLUG SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET
COMPLETELY.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /
TV technician for help.
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Read these instructions.
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.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Service information
DVD copy protection
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the
This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing
techniques.
Main plug is used as the disconnect device,
it shall remain operable and should not be
obstructed during intended use. To be completely
disconnectedtheapparatusfromsupplymains, the
main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected
from the mains socket outlet completely.
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.
Removing the power plug is the only way to
completelyremovepowerfromyourproduct. Make
sure the power plug remains easily accessible.
Portable Cart
cart / apparatus combination to
Warning
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(Including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your wall outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
avoid injury from tip-over.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all ser vicing to qualified ser vice
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as the power cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
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Note
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This DVD player is designed and manufactured to
respond to the Region Management Information.
If the Region number of a DVD disc does not
correspond to the Region number of this DVD
player, this player cannot play the disc. The Region
number for this DVD player is Region 1.
Caution
This Home Theater has earned
the ENERGY STAR.
Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks
defeated. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser
product.
This system must be opened only by qualified
technicians to prevent accidents caused by the
laser beam.
It's important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time.
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Connections and Setup
Connections and Setup
Connections and Setup
Important Safety Instructions
Using OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack
Using AUDIO IN jack
Additional safety information
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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.
Front speaker placement
For best results, follow the speaker placement
below.
1. Connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack on the
back of the unit to the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack
on VCR, TV, Set Top Box or other component.
2. Press the DIGITAL button on the remote control
to activate the sound from the external source.
3. Press the SURROUND button on the remote
control to select the sound mode.
1. Connect the Ø3.5mm AUDIO IN jack on the
front panel of the unit to the headphone output
on mp3 players.
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Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Always leave sufficient space around the product for
ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug,
in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow
through vent openings.
Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc.
on the product.
Connect power cord only to AC power source as
marked on the product.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into
the product.
Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This
product does not contain customer serviceable
components.
If your product operates on batteries, adhere to the
following precautions:
Note: When connecting the speakers,
make sure the polarities (“+” speaker
wire to “+” on the receiver. For example,
red wire to red terminal on the receiver)
of speaker wires and terminals match. If
the cords are reversed, the sound will be
distorted. Do not let the speaker wires
touch each other, it will damage the Home
Theater’s amplifier.
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a
different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all
batteries are not replaced at the same time.
B. Anybatterymayleakelectrolyteorexplodeifdisposed
of in fire or an attempt is made to charge a battery
not intended to be recharged.
C. Discardleakybatteriesimmediately.Leakingbatteries
can cause skin burns or other personal injury. When
discarding batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the
propermanner,accordingtoyourstate/provincialand
local regulations.
Connecting to your TV (VIDEO)
Method 1
Composite video jack (yellow)
The basic video jack is color-coded yellow.
Videocable(yellow)issuppliedfortheconnection
for good picture quality.
Connect the video OUT jack on the receiver to
theVideo IN jack on yourTV so the video content
goes from the receiver to the screen.
2. Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUDIO
IN on the remote control to select AUDIO IN
mode.
3. Press the SURROUND button on the remote
control to select the sound mode.
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Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or slightly
behind (B) (the left and right speakers), but not
ahead of them.
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If your television is a high definition
television,usetheunit’sprogressive
scan output to get the highest possible
video resolution. Set the Progressive Scan
option in the Video menu to On.
If one of the devices is not working, check
that all the cables have been inserted
properly into the jacks.
Connecting mono components to your
receiver: If your component has only one
output for audio (mono), connect it to the
white audio jack on the receiver and don’t
use the cable’s red plugs.
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Note
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Ø3.5mm to Ø3.5mm audio cables (not included).
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Positioning speakers
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Suggest using Ø3.5mm AUDIO IN
jack for MP3 player and AUX IN
jacks for equipment such as TV,
VCR, Satellite or Cable Box.
If the AUX IN (or AUDIO IN) audio signal
is mono, you may not receive audio on
all speakers.
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D. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
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Connections and Setup
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Rear of the unit
Accessories provided
Getting sound from external sources
such as TV
Connecting the speakers
Speaker wires are color-coded to match the terminals. Connect the speaker wire from the back of each
speaker to the corresponding color terminal at the back of the unit. Press down the tab to open the
terminal and insert the wire. Release the tab to lock wire in the terminal.
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DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
AUX IN
Angle
Using AUX IN (ANALOG R/L) jacks
Rear of the unit
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4
Place the left and right speakers to form a 45-
degree angle with your favorite viewing position
to duplicate the soundtrack mixer’s perspective.
1. Connect the AUX IN (ANALOG R/L) jacks on the
back of the unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on VCR,
TV, Set Top Box or other component.
OK
Method 2
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Front Speakers
Center
Component video jacks (Pr, Pb, Y)
Thecomponentvideojacksarecolor-codedgreen,
blue and red.
Additionalcomponentvideocables(notsupplied)
are required to provide best picture quality. They
are usually color-coded green, blue and red.
Connect the component video OUT jacks on the
receiver to the component video IN jacks on your
TV so the video content goes from the receiver to
the screen.
Speaker
1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)
Front speakers carry primarily music and sound
effects.
Right
Left
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+
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SLOW
2. Press the AUX IN button on the remote control
to activate the sound from the external source.
3. Press the SURROUND button on the remote
Height
A
-
B
DISC
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.
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Green
R
C
R
1
9
2
A
A
7
2. Center
control to select the sound mode (5.1 Channel
Purple
In surround mode, the center speaker carries
most of the dialog as well as music and effects.
Remote control and 2
AAA batteries
Left and right
front speakers
Center speaker
Subwoofer
Left and right
Surround
Speakers
<5.1ch> or Stereo mode)
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the receiver will
Red
White
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display your selection on your TV screen.
It should be set between the left and right
peakers.
SpeakerS
SL SUB CEN FR FL
Subwoofer
Composite
Video Cable
SR
6Ω
6Ω 6Ω
6Ω
Insert
3. Surround (Rear Speakers)
A
B
The surround speakers’ overall sound balance
should be as close as possible to the front
peakers. Proper placement is vital to establish an
evenly distributed sound field.
Press
Things to consider before you connect
Y
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Ensure that the mains supply in your house
complieswiththatindicatedontheidentification
sticker located on the back of your unit.
Install your unit horizontally, away from
any source of heat (fireplace) or appliances
creating strong magnetic or electric fields. The
components of this unit are sensitive to heat.
The maximum ambient temperature should not
exceed 35°C / 95°F.
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Thehumidityoftheroomshouldnotexceed75%.
Ifyouhavetousetheunitoutdoors,donotexpose
ittorainorsplashingwater.Theapparatusshould
not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should
be placed on the apparatus.
Moving the unit from a cold place to a warm one
can cause condensation on some components
inside the unit. Let the condensation disappear
on its own before turning the unit on again.
Before moving the unit, make sure the disc tray
is empty.
P
B
Gray
Blue
4. Subwoofer
P
R
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful
low bass effects (explosions, the rumble of
spaceships, etc.).
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Rear Speakers
(Surround Sound)
Release
Left
Right
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Note: Center speaker provided with this
unit is magnetically shielded to protect
your TV set. It is not recommended to place
the front speakers, surround speakers and
subwoofer near the TV set.
To adjust each speaker volume level for optimum listening experience.
(1) Press the LEVEL button on the remote control to select Left (front Left speaker).
(2) Press the VOL+/VOL- buttons to adjust the value up or down (between -10dB and +10dB).
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Leave enough space around the unit to allow
adequate ventilation: 10 cm/4 inches on either
side and above the top, and 5 cm/2 inches at the
rear.
Rear of the unit
(3) Repeat step (1) and (2) for the other speakers Right, Center, Left Surr., Right Surr., Subwoofer and Loudness (on/off).
Speaker gains may be set to levels of up to +10dB, actual max levels may also depend on your Volume Setting.
Rear of the unit
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Overview of Controls
Playing Discs - Basic Functions
Basic Playback Operations
Connections and Setup
Overview of Controls
No adjacent walls
Better surround placement
ON•OFF:
DVD:
DIGITAL:
Turns on/off the unit.
Selects the DVD mode.
Variable slow motion
SURROUND: Changes the Surround sound
setting. Press the button to select
between 5.1 Channel and Stereo
modes.
Compatible discs
Surround speakers can go on stands facing each
other to approximate sidewall mounting (A), or to
thesidesorrearoftheviewingarea, aimedupwards;
they can go right on the floor, or preferably, a few
feet off the floor such as on end tables (B).
Location
1. Press SLOW button on the remote in play mode.
2. Each time the SLOW button is pressed the
speed of slow-motion playback changes in the
following sequence:
Notes
• DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
• CD, CD-R, CD-RW
If possible, place surround speakers to either side
of the listening area, not behind it.
Selects the Optical Digital input (for listening
to audio input from connected TV, VCR or
SetTop BOX).
Selects the Front Audio Input.
Selects the Auxiliary input (for listening to
audio input from connected TV, VCR or Set-
Top BOX).
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When you press STOP, the unit stores the
point where playback was interrupted. If
you press PLAY again, playback resumes
from this point.
To stop playback completely or to start
again from the beginning, press STOP twice.
If the unit is left in STOP mode for more than
5 minutes without any user interaction, a
screen saver is activated. At the end of 30
minutes without any user interaction, the
unit switches off automatically.
Height
Compatible formats
• DVD, JPEG
• CD
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet
above viewers. This helps to minimize localization
effects.
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Using remote control to navigate through
the on-screen menus
AUDIO IN:
AUX IN:
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
AUX IN
Use
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/
/
and OK on the remote control to
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Aiming
Regional coding
navigate through the on-screen displays (the DVD
player’s menu, the Info Display that appears during
playback, or a disc’s menu).
Aim surround speakers straight across the room,
not down at viewers, to help create a more open,
spacious surround sound field.
Your unit has been designed to process regional
management information stored on DVD discs.
The regional code for your unit is 1. Discs that have
a different regional code will not play.
Changing chapter/track
0-9:
CLEAR:
Number entry.
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.
Quits the current setting manually from the
TV screen without saving change.
Accesses the display information.
Accesses the title menu of DVD discs.
Use
/
/
/
on the remote to move through on-
screen menus in the direction of the arrow button
(e.g., to move right, press ). The arrow buttons
are used to highlight an option. Once highlighted,
press OK to select the option that is highlighted.
INFO:
TITLE:
Zoom into an image
1. While a disc is playing, press ZOOM repeatedly to
enlarge the image in 3 levels (
2. Move from one area to another (pan) using the
arrow buttons.
Operating the DVD receiver
1. Turn on your television set.
2. Press ON•OFF on the remote control or ON/
STANDBY located on the front panel of the unit.
Press DVD on the remote control.
Test tone/Channel balance
Display Info (information)
DISC MENU: Accesses the disc menu during playback.
OK:
Channel balance
1
,
2
and 3).
1. Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing
to display information on operation status.
The first banner shows the elapsed time from
the beginning of the title which is currently
playing.
2. Press INFO again for Title and Chapter.
Shows the number of the title/chapter currently
playing and total titles/chapter on disc.
3. Press INFO a third time for Audio.
Shows the type of the audio currently selected
is displayed.
4. Press INFO a forth time for Subtitle.
Shows the subtitle number and language
currently selected is displayed.
5. Press INFO a fifth time for Angle.
Shows the current angle is displayed.
Your receiver is equipped with
a
test signal
Confirms your selection.
generator to help you balance the audio level for
each channel. See Audio Setup under The Setup
Menu section of Instruction Book for details on
how to access this feature .
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To navigate through the menus.
Mutes and restores the sound.
Enters Setup menu.
Returns to the normal operation after using
the setup menu.
3. To turn ZOOM off, press the ZOOM repeatedly
MUTE:
SETUP:
RETURN:
until the
is displayed.
Loading disc
1. Press on the front panel of the unit to open
the disc tray.
2. Place a disc onto the disc tray with the label side
up.
3. Press again to close the disc tray.
As the signal “travels” from channel to channel,
use the VOL controls to adjust each channel to the
same loudness level.
Note
Random playback
Insert 2 “AAA” batteries in the remote
control prior to use.
While the audio CD is playing, press the RANDOM
button on the remote control to activate/inactivate
the random playback.
Random: All tracks will be played randomly.
Random Off: To resume normal playback.
VOL +/- :
Adjusts the sound volume.
Alternative Surround Placement
Rear wall
Level adjustment and surround channel level
expectation
CH+/ , CH–/ : Directly accesses the next or previous
chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
Starts reverse accelerated play.
Starts playing a disc.
Even though you may adjust the surround channels
to be as loud as the others on the test signal, you
might find that surround channels seem quieter
for actual TV and Movie content. This is because
producers use surround for subtle atmospherics
and ambience, and only rarely for special effects.
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).
REV:
PLAY:
FWD:
SLOW:
STOP:
PAUSE:
AUDIO:
ANGLE:
ZOOM:
SUBTITLE:
Playback
Switch the unit and the TV set on.
Types of menus
1. After loading
a
disc, playback starts
Experiment with placement until sounds seem to
surround you, rather than come from behind you.
Starts forward accelerated play.
Selects SLOW motion function.
Stops playback.
Freezes frame, accesses frame advance.
Accesses the audio function.
Accesses the camera angle function for DVD disc.
Accesses the Zoom function.
Selects the subtitle languages or turns
subtitle off ( if available).
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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.
automatically, or the disc menu appears. If the
disc menu appears, select the Play option to
begin playback.
SLOW
2. Press STOP to stop playback.
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Setup menu — Press SETUP to access this menu.
Overview of Controls - Front Panel Controls
DVD Info Display
Accelerated play
SOURCE button
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Selects the input sources.
While the disc is playing, press REV or FWD one or
more times to vary the speed and direction of the
accelerated play. Press PLAY to resume normal
playback.
Time
00:18:18
Press repeatedly to select:
Player Menu
Disc Menu
: English
• DVD – to watch DVD videos.
• OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (rear) / AUX IN (rear) /
AUDIO IN (front) - to listen to the audio input
from the connected TV, VCR or Set Top Box.
OPEN/CLOSE button - PLAY/PAUSE button -
Opens and closes the Starts/pauses playing
: English
: English
: English
AUDIO IN jack -
connects audio
devices.
Title 1/21
Audio
Chapter 7/29
6 ch Eng
MEMORY:
RANDOM:
Creates programs.
Turns on/off random playback on CDDA discs.
disc tray.
a disc.
Pause
While the disc is playing, press PAUSE once for
freeze frame. Press PLAY to resume normal play-
back.
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SUBWOOFER: Selects among subwoofer output levels
(soft/balance/strong/powerful).
REPEAT A-B: Performs point-to-point repeat playback on
a DVD or CD.
A - B
DISC
Subtitle
1/6 Eng
Default
Frame advance
REPEAT DISC: Repeats chapter or title of a DVD.
Repeats single track or whole CD.
1. Press PAUSE twice. “Step”is displayed.
2. Each time you press PAUSE button, the picture
advances one frame.
Angle
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DVD indicator
ON/STANDBY button-
Switches the unit on
and off.
VOLUME control -
Adjusts the volume.
ON/STANDBY indicator
AUX IN indicator
AUDIO IN indicator
DIGITAL indicator
LEVEL:
Toggles speaker channels for different level
settings. Adjust the value using VOL +/-.
RCR 192 AA10
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
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