RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 3 User manual Guide de l’utilisateur Manual de usuario RTD215 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois. Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 4 FCC Information EN 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 for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RTD215 EN[E] 16/5/07 2:20 PM Page 5 For Your Safety Service Information The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets one way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 6 FCC Information Important Battery Information EN • 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.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 7 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. • • • • • • • • • • • • 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.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 8 Table of Contents Connections and Setup . . . . . . . . . . .1 EN Connecting to audiovisual equipments . . . . . .2 Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Positioning speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Front speaker placement. Better surround placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Test tone/Channel balance Overview of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Front panel controls Remote control Remote control functions in TUNER mode .
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 9 Connections and Setup Accessories provided EN + + - RCR 192 AD1 Remote control and 2 AAA batteries Left and right front speakers One external AM loop antenna 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.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 10 Connections and Setup from the receiver to the screen). The audio jacks are IN jacks, which need to be connected to OUT jacks on the component you are connecting to, so the sound from the component comes into the receiver (and out through the speakers). Connecting the antennas EN FM 75 Ω White Video cables Antenna GND 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.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 11 Connecting the speakers 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. Speaker wires are color-coded to match the terminals.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 12 Connections and Setup Positioning speakers EN Front speaker placement For best results, follow the speaker placement below. 3 1 2 Alignment Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or slightly behind (B) (the left and right speakers), but not ahead of them. 1 3 4 Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 1. Left, Right (Front Speakers) Front speakers carry primarily music and sound effects. 2.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 13 Better surround placement No adjacent walls Location 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). 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.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 5:24 PM Page 14 Overview of Controls Front panel controls EN Starts/pause playing a disc. Adjusts the volume. Switches the unit on and off. Selects the input source. Opens and closes the disc tray. Stops disc playback. Connects USB devices for playing music and photos. Toggles between different subwoofer output levels among soft/balance/ strong/powerful. Remote Control TITLE - Accesses the disc menu for DVD disc. Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 15 PAUSE - Freeze frame, frame advance or slow motion. EN AUDIO - Accesses the audio function. ANGLE - Accesses the camera angle function for DVD disc. ZOOM - Accesses the Zoom function. SUBTITLE - Selects the subtitle languages or turns subtitle off (if available). MEMORY - Stores station in tuner mode. SLEEP - Enters sleep mode and selects sleep time. SUBWOOFER - Selects among subwoofer output levels among soft/balance/strong/powerful.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 16 Overview of Controls Using the remote to Navigate through On-Screen Menus EN No matter what on-screen display you’re using (the unit's menu, the Info Display that appears during playback, or a disc’s menu), you’ll use the same buttons on the remote control to navigate through the on-screen display; the four arrow buttons and the OK button. Notes: • Sleep function is not available in AUX/TUNER mode.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 17 Basic playback operations Playback 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. 2. Press STOP to stop playback. 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.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 18 Playing Discs - Basic Functions Notes: • 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. EN If the unit is left in STOP mode for more than five minutes without any user interaction, a screen saver is activated.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 19 Audio (DVD, VCD) CD Info Display track time display TRK play mode bookmark sleep timer PLA Title/chapter (DVD)/track (audio CD and VCD) To directly access a title, chapter (DVD) or a track (audio CD and VCD), press INFO, press OK. Select the Title(TT), Track(TRK) or Chapter(CH) icon and enter a number directly with the numeric buttons. Press OK again to confirm. Note: • Many discs only have one title.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 20 The Info Menu Camera angle (DVD) EN 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 twice and select the Camera angle icon with the left/right buttons. 2. Choose the angle with the up/down arrow buttons. If the disc was recorded using a single camera angle, this function is not available. Play mode (all discs except mp3/WMA/jpeg) 1.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 21 Creating a program List for program play mode (mp3 CDs) To use program play mode with an mp3 disc, you must first create a program list. You can program up to 16 songs. 1. To create a program list, press the INFO button twice. Highlight the Play Mode option and press the down arrow to select the Program option. 2. Press OK. The Program screen is displayed. 3. The F stands for Folder, and the T stands for Track.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 22 Mp3/WMA Files and jpeg Files Playing mp3/WMA files or displaying jpeg files EN 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. 1. Open the disc tray. 2.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 23 Radio The unit has a built-in tuner that allows for FM radio function. The AM loop antenna allows for AM radio function. Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM antenna and the AM loop antenna at the back of the unit. Rotate the AM loop for better reception. 2. Press TUNER. 3. Tune a station by pressing TUNER+/- repeatedly until the desired station is found.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 24 USB Device EN An overview USB device playback features This unit supports MSC devices. You can connect your own USB storage devices, then you can start playback. 1. Press USB to select USB mode. 2. Playback starts automatically. Press PAUSE to pause playback and press PLAY again to resume. 3. Press STOP to end playback. 4. Press CH+/- buttons on the remote control to skip to the previous or next file. 5.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 25 CD Ripping An overview CD ripping allows you to rip tracks on CD to USB device. This unit supports Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices. Connect the USB device first before ripping. Ripping CD to USB device 1. During CD playback, press REC on the remote to activate the Ripping Menu. 2. Select one of the menu items using the up/down arrow buttons. Press the left/right arrow buttons or OK to change the setting. When ripping has finished, press REC to quit the ripping menu.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 26 The Setup Menu EN There are four options in the main setup menu: General Setup, Display Setup, Speaker Setup and Language Setup. Press SETUP 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 button to move to the option’s choices on the right. Highlight EXIT SETUP and press OK if you want to exit setup.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 27 Rating Explanations Display Setup • The disc publisher is responsible for coding 1. Select the Display icon in the main menu using the left/right arrow buttons. 2. Select a menu option using the up/down arrow buttons and press OK. scenes according to the rating limits. Below is an explanation of Ratings. • To change the rating limit, highlight the RATING option and press the right arrow button. Select the rating limit using the up/down arrow buttons and press OK.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 28 The Setup Menu EN Video Night Mode Progressive Function provides high quality pictures with less flickering. Turn on Progressive Scan if you used the Component Video jacks of the unit to connect a TV or monitor compatible with a progressive scan signal. 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.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 29 Language Setup Subtitles With this menu, you can set the language for unit menus, dialog, subtitles and the disc menus. Select the subtitle language using up/down arrow buttons and press OK. 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).
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 30 Additional Information Troubleshooting EN Problem Solution The unit does not switch on. • Make sure it is plugged in. No surround • Check the speaker • Press the ON•OFF button sound. configuration in the Setup on the remote control or the menu (See Positioning speaker ON/STANDBY button on the front on pages 4-5 or Speaker Setup of the unit. on page 20).
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 31 Precautions Handling and caring for discs Use • 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.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 32 Additional Information Compatible Formats EN 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 and disc types. DVD-Video 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.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 33 • Do not record copyright-protected mp3 files. “Securized” files are encrypted and code protected to prevent illegal copying. Sound Enhancement Systems Important: The above recommendations do not guarantee that the unit 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 unit (i.e.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 34 Additional Information EN Technical Specifications: AM Tuner Section: Amplifier Section: Frequency Response: 2kHz +/-3dB, 400Hz ref.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 35 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. EN 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.
RTD215 EN 6/2/07 3:36 PM Page 36 Limited Warranty EN • 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.
RTD215 EN[E] 16/5/07 2:22 PM Page 2 IMPORTADOR Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5 EXPORTER Thomson Inc. P.O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 © 2007 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s)® Registered Marque (s)® de commerce enregistrée (s) Marca(s) Registrada(s) www.rcaaudiovideo.
