RCA Home Theater System RTD316W User Guide

FCC Information  
FCC 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.  
CAUTION  
controls or adjustments or performance  
Ventilation  
THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD  
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING  
SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS  
VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.  
You must adequately ventilate the product.  
Make sure there is adequate space around  
new and old batteries. Do not use  
rechargeable batteries.  
of procedures other than those  
user manual  
RTD316W  
ventilation. See diagram.  
observe the polarities indicated inside the  
battery compartment. Replace only with  
open covers and do not repair yourself.  
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE  
TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING  
YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS  
ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.  
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echarge them.  
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 radiates  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the  
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a long period of time, remove  
the batteries.  
Please respect the environment  
liquids, such as vases, should be placed  
on the apparatus.  
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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and  
prevailing  
regulations.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies  
with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est  
conforme à la norme du NMB-003  
du Canada  
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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This product complies with DHHS Rules 21  
CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date  
of manufacture.  
instructions, may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications.  
Illustrations contained in this document are  
for representation only.  
SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT  
WARNING  
For your safety  
However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does  
causeharmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be  
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT  
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
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 SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.  
WARNING: MAINS PLUG IS USED AS DISCONNECT DEVICE AND IT SHOULD  
REMAIN READILY OPERABLE DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER TO  
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM MAINS COMPLETELY, THE MAINS PLUG  
SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET COMPLETELY.  
The AC power plug is  
polarized (one blade is  
wider than the other)  
and on  
placed on the apparatus.  
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.  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interferebce by one or more of  
the following measures:  
Important Safety Instructions  
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.  
Please read and save for  
future reference  
Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
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.  
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for  
electrician to change the outlet, or use a  
safety feature.  
Service information  
This product should be serviced only by  
those specially trained in appropriate  
servicing techniques.  
DVD copy protection  
outlet, consult an electrician for electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
Protect the power cord from being walked  
on or pinched particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on  
In accordance with the DVD standard, your  
Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
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  
DVD player is equipped with  
Protection system, which can be switched on  
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Copy  
Removing the power plug is the only way to  
completely remove power from your  
product. Make sure the power plug remains  
easily accessible.  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/TV technician for help.  
Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it  
shall remain operable and should not be  
obstructed during intended use. To be  
completely disconnected the apparatus from  
supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus  
shall be disconnected from the mains socket  
outlet completely.  
make any recording of the relevant DVD disc  
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
onto  
a
videotape of very poor picture quality,  
or even impossible. This product  
Note:  
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,  
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
unit not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the  
user's authority to operate the equipment.  
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  
This DVD player is designed and manufactured  
to respond to the Region Management  
Information. If the Region number of  
a
DVD  
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms  
or when unused for long periods of time.  
AUDIO IN  
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.  
produce heat.  
Caution  
This Home Theater has  
earned the ENERGY STAR.  
Only use attachments/accessories  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply  
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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by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended  
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid  
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for home use only unless otherwis  
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It is important to readthis instructi  
exposure to beam. Class  
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laser product.  
authorized by Macrovision Corporation  
Reverse engineering or disassembly  
is prohibited.  
technicians to prevent accidents caused by  
the laser beam.  
Portable Cart Warning  
Important Safety Instructions  
Connections and Setup  
Connections and Setup  
Connections and Setup  
Additional safety information  
Notes:  
Where the mains plug or an appliance  
coupler is used as disconnect device, the  
Method 2  
Component video jacks (Pr, Pb, Y)  
Using AUDIO IN jacks  
If your product operates on batteries,  
adhere to the following precautions:  
A. Do not mix old and new batteries.  
B. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc),  
or rechargeable (NiCd, NiMH, etc) batteries.  
C. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode  
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping  
Positioning speakers  
Front speaker placement  
For best results, follow the speaker placement  
below.  
Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected TV as well  
When using HDMI cable, do not connect to other  
analog video outputs.  
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Connect the Ø3.5mm AUDIO IN jacks on the front  
panel of the unit to the headphone output on  
mp3 players.  
disconnect device shall remain  
readily operable.  
The component video jacks are color-coded  
green, blue and red.  
Additional component video cables (not  
supplied) are required to provide best picture  
quality. They are usually color-coded green,  
blue and red.  
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on  
the apparatus.  
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Other  
important  
use  
and  
cleaning  
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Notes:  
Connecting AUDIO from external  
sources such as TV (Aux-In)  
information at the end of the booklet.  
Alignment  
product for ventilation. Do not place product  
in or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet  
Ø3.5mm to Ø3.5mm audio cables (not included)  
are required.  
Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or  
slightly behind (B) (the left and right speakers),  
but not ahead of them.  
Connecting the antennas  
Using AUX jack  
to charge a battery not intended to  
be recharged.  
Press either SOURCE on the main unit or  
AUDIO IN on the remote control to select  
Connect the AUX jacks from the unit to the  
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.  
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.  
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FM75Ω  
AUDIO OUT jacks on VCR, TV, Set Top Box or  
D. Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking  
batteries can cause skin burns or other  
personal injury. When discarding batteries,  
be sure to dispose of them in the proper  
manner, according to your state/provincial  
and local regulations.  
AUDIO IN mode.  
other component.  
To listen to the audio input from the connected  
component, press SOURCE on the main unit or  
AUDIO IN on the remote control to select the  
AUDIO IN mode.  
White  
TV  
Antenna  
1
AUDIO OUT  
VCR  
Set Top Box  
4
OR  
3
OR  
If your television is a high  
E. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive  
GND  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
unit's progressive scan output to  
get the highest possible video resolution.  
Set the Progressive Scan option in the  
Video menu to On.  
Suggest using Ø3.5mm  
The AM and FM antennas connect to the  
AM and FM terminals on the system’s back  
panel. They must be hooked up in order to  
receive clear reception.  
1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)  
Front speakers carry primarily music and  
AUDIO IN jack for mp3  
player and AUX IN jacks  
Connections and Setup  
Accessories provided  
Audio  
cable  
B
A
Red  
for auxillary equippment such  
as DVD, VCR or PC.  
Angle  
If one of the devices is not working, check  
that all the cables have been inserted  
properly into the jacks.  
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.  
AUX IN  
Place the left and right speakers to form a  
45-degree angle with your favorite viewing  
position to duplicate the soundtrack mixer’s  
perspective.  
White  
2. Center  
AM Loop Antenna  
In surround mode, the center speaker carries  
most of the dialog as well as music and  
1. Uncoil the AM Antenna wire.  
2. Press down on the Antennas tab to open  
the terminal.  
3. Make sure the white wire on the AM loop  
antenna is inserted into the AM loop  
terminal and the other wire is inserted  
into the ground loop terminal.  
Connecting the speakers  
It should be set between the left and right  
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.  
Height  
+
+
-
-
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.  
3. Surround (Rear Speakers)  
Connecting to your TV (via HDMI  
input)  
Front Speakers  
The surround speakers’ overall sound balance  
should be as close as possible to the front  
speakers. Proper placement is vital to  
establish  
RCR 192 AA4  
Center  
Speaker  
Left and right  
Surround  
Speakers  
Remote control and  
2 AAA batteries  
Left and right  
front speakers  
Center speaker  
Subwoofer  
Connecting to your TV (VIDEO)  
Right  
Left  
TV  
Interface. HDMI transfers digital audio and  
uncompressed digital video on a single cable.  
Press the HDMI button on the remote control to  
change output signals as follows: 480p, 720p,  
1080i and 1080p.  
Method 2  
Green/Grey  
or Black Striped  
Purple/Grey  
or Black Striped  
A
B
Red/Grey  
or Black  
Striped  
White/Grey  
or BlackStriped  
4. Subwoofer  
A
subwoofer is designed to reproduce  
Method 1  
One Pig-Tail  
antenna wire  
powerful low bass  
ects (explosions, the  
One external AM  
loop antenna  
Component  
video cable  
SPEAKERS  
SL SUB CEN FR  
Composite  
Video Cable  
Subwoofer  
SR  
FL  
Video  
cable  
rumble of spaceships, etc.).  
4
3
4
Insert  
TV  
Things to consider before you  
connect  
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  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
HDMI  
AUX IN  
Ensure that the mains supply in your house  
Note: Front, Center speakers  
To HDMI  
input  
Press  
provided with this unit are magnetically  
shielded to protect your TV set. It is not  
recommended to place the surround  
speakers and subwoofer near the TV set.  
sticker located on the back of your unit.  
Install your unit horizontally, away from any  
Grey or  
Black Striped  
Blue/Grey or  
Black Striped  
objects  
led with liquids, such as vases,  
Method 1  
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.  
HDMI cable  
(not supplied)  
Composite video jack (yellow)  
stron  
To HDMI  
output  
The basic video jack is color-coded yellow.  
Video cable (yellow) is supplied for the  
connection for good picture quality.  
Connect the video OUT jack on the receiver  
to the IN jack on your TV so the video  
content goes from the receiver to the  
screen.  
The components of this unit are sensitive to  
heat. The maximum ambient temperature  
should not exceed 35°C/95°F.  
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.  
Release  
Rear Speakers  
(SurroundSound)  
AUX IN  
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 speaker.  
Before moving the unit, make sure the disc  
tray is empty.  
HDMI  
Overview of Controls  
Playing Discs - Basic Functions  
Compatible discs  
Overview of Controls  
Basic playback operations  
Variable slow motion  
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:  
Connections and Setup  
Better surround placement  
No adjacent walls  
RANDOM – Turns on/off random playback on CDDA/  
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  
Remote functions in DVD/CD mode  
ON•OFF – S  
Location  
wma/jpeg discs.  
DVD, DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW  
CD, CD-R, CD-RW  
Notes:  
If possible, place surround speakers to either  
side of the listening area, not behind it.  
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  
REPEAT Accesses the repeat function.  
DVD Selects the DVD mode  
Compatible formats  
EQ . LEVEL – Toggles channels for different channel  
ably,  
a
few feet  
oor  
TUNER Selects the TUNER and selects between FM/AM  
AUDIO IN Selects the FRONT AUDIO IN mode  
Height  
such as on end tables (B).  
level settings. Adjusts the value using  
VOL +/-  
DVD, JPEG  
CD, WMA  
SF 1/ 2  
SF 1/ 3  
SF 1/ 4  
SF 1/ 5  
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3  
feet above viewers. This helps to minimize  
Selects the Auxiliary input (for listening to audio input from  
AUX  
SURROUND Changes the Surround sound setting.  
In DVD mode, press the button to select  
between Dolby Digital and Stereo modes  
(Dolby ProLogic is available if the input is  
PLAY  
SF 1/ 7  
SF 1/ 6  
Regional coding  
connected TV, VCR or SetTop Box)  
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.  
0-9 Number entry.  
Your unit has been designed to process  
regional management information stored on  
DVD discs. The regional code for your unit  
is 1  
Aiming  
Changing chapter/track  
automatically.  
Aim surround speakers straight across the  
room, not down at viewers, to help create  
CLEAR Quits the current setting manually from the TV screen  
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.  
Dolby 2ch). In the AUX IN / AUDIO IN  
mode (analog input), press the button to  
select between Dolby ProLogic and  
STEREO modes. (Refer to details on  
Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic.)  
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without saving change.  
The Info Menu  
INFO Accesses the Info menu  
TITLE Accesses the title menu of DVD discs  
DISC MENU Accesses the disc menu during playback.  
OK –  
1. Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing to  
will not play.  
chapter, and time display information.  
2. Press INFO again for audio language, subtitles, and  
camera angle.  
3. Press INFO a third time for play mode, bookmark and  
sleep timer.  
4. Use the right/left arrow buttons on the remote to  
select an icon.  
5. Use the up/down buttons to scroll through the options  
Zoom  
Operating the DVD receiver  
1. Turn on your television set.  
2. Press ON•OFF on the remote or ON/  
STANDBY located on the unit’s front  
panel. Press DVD on the remote control.  
1. While a disc is playing, press ZOOM until  
you reach the zoom size you want. The  
ZOOM button toggles through 2x, 3x, 4x  
and then zooms out to 1/2x, 1/3x and 1/4x,  
then returns to normal playback.  
2. Move from one area to another (pan)  
using the arrow buttons.  
Remote control functions in tuner  
mode  
TUNER Selects the TUNER and switch between  
FM/AM  
To navigate through the menus. The left and right arrows  
also tune the radio frequency in the tuner mode.  
Test tone/Channel balance  
Channel balance  
Your receiver is equipped with  
MUTE Mutes and restores the sound.  
VOL+/– – Adjusts the sound volume.  
a
test signal  
SETUP Enters Setup menu  
Loading disc  
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.  
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 adjust the surround level; program  
producers use surround for subtle atmospherics  
and ambience, and only rarely for special  
MUTE Mutes and Restores the sound.  
1. Press on the front panel to open the disc  
tray.  
RETURN In DVD mode, returns to the  
get to the ZOOM OFF option.  
TUNER +/– – Tunes down and up the radio  
Note:  
previous menu.  
Alternative Surround Placement  
Rear wall  
frequencies  
2. Place a disc onto the disc tray with the  
INVALID KEY will be displayed if the function you  
select is not available.  
Types of menus  
VOL +/- Adjusts the sound volume.  
label side up.  
MEMORY Stores a station  
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.  
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.  
3. Press again to close the disc tray.  
CH +/ , CH –/  
Directly accesses the next or previous chapter  
(DVD) or track (CD). Selects programmed  
stations in TUNER mode  
CH+/– – Selects programmed stations  
DVD Info Display  
Playback  
AUDIO Selects between Stereo and Mono mode  
Switch the unit and the TV set on.  
1. After loading a disc, playback starts  
automatically, or the disc menu appears.  
If the disc menu appears, select the Play  
option to begin playback.  
Chapter  
Title  
Time display  
for Tuner (FM)  
Info menu — The unit’s Info menu appears  
at the top of the screen while the disc is  
playing. Press INFO on the remote to  
REV Starts reverse accelerated play  
PLAY Starts playing a disc  
TT  
C
H
Using remote control to navigate  
through the on-screen menus  
FWD Starts forward accelerated play  
SLOW Select SLOW motion function.  
STOP Stops playback.  
Subtitles  
Camera angle  
Audio language  
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2. Press STOP to stop playback.  
Use  
and OK on the remote control to navigate  
TT  
C
H
through the on-screen displays (the DVD player’s menu,  
the Info Display that appears during playback, or a disc’s  
menu).  
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1
C
H
O
FF  
Setup menu — Press SETUP to access  
this menu.  
Overview of Controls : Front panel controls  
Accelerated play  
While the disc is playing, press REVERSE or  
FORWARD one or more times to vary the  
speed and direction of the accelerated play.  
Press PLAY to resume normal playback.  
Switches the  
Starts/pause  
playing a disc.  
Adjusts the  
volume.  
Play mode  
Bookmark  
Sleep timer  
PAUSE Freezes frame, accesses frame advance  
AUDIO Accesses the audio function  
output levels (among soft/balanced/  
strong/powerful).  
Use  
menus in the direction of the arrow button (e.g., to move  
right, press ). The arrow buttons are used to highlight an  
on the remote to move through on-screen  
P
L
A
General Setup  
ANGLE Accesses the camera angle function for DVD disc  
ZOOM Accesses the Zoom function  
>
Pause  
option. Once highlighted, press OK to select the option  
that is highlighted.  
Video  
HDMI Setup  
TV Type  
While the disc is playing, press PAUSE once  
for freeze frame. Press PLAY to resume  
normal playback.  
CD Info Display  
AUDIO IN  
Time display  
SUBTITLE Selects the subtitle languages or tunrs subtitle  
Track  
Selects the input sources.  
Press repeatedly to select:  
DVD to watch DVD videos  
TUNER to listen to the radio  
AUX (rear) / AUDIO IN(front)  
to listen to the audio input from  
the connected TV, VCR or Set  
Top Box.  
Frame advance  
Note:  
T
R
K
HDMI Changes video output signals (480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p)  
AUDIO IN jacks -  
connects audio  
devices.  
Opens and closes  
the disc tray.  
1. Press PAUSE twice. “Step” is displayed.  
2. Each time you press PAUSE button, the  
picture advances one frame.  
Insert 2 "AAA"("UM-4"/"R03")  
batteries to the remote control prior to  
use.  
Default  
Stops disc  
playback.  
SUBWOOFER Selects among subwoofer output  
Play mode  
Bookmark  
Sleep timer  
levels (soft/balance/strong/powerful).  
RCR 192 AA4  
 
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3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.  

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