Home Theater Users Guide

RTD205
Changing Entertainment. Again.

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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 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 radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson multimedia Inc. could void the users authority to operate this product. This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is receiving the interference). Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference. Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-003454 when ordering copies. This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. ATTENTION Pour rduire les risques dincendie, utiliser uniquement des conducteurs de tlcommunications 26 AWG au de section suprleure.
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 No 1. SERVICE INFORMATION This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide.

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la class B est conforme la norme du NMB-003 du Canada

RFC: CTM-9800723-KS5

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
T HE L I G HT NI NG FLASH AND ARROWHE AD WITHIN THE T R I A NG L E I S A WA R N I N G S I G N ALERTING YOU OF " DA NG E R OUS VOLTAGE " INS IDE THE PRODUCT. CAUTION: TO R E DUCE THE R IS K OF E L E CTR IC S HOCK , DO NOT R E MOV E C OV E R ( O R B A C K ). NO U S E R S E R V I C E AB L E PAR T S I NS I DE. R E F E R S E R V I C I NG T O QUA L I F I E D S E R V I C E PE R S ONNE L. THE E XCL AMATION P OINT WITHIN THE T R I A NG L E I S A WAR NING S IGN AL E R TING YOU OF I M P O R TA N T INS T R UC T IONS A C C O MP A N Y I N G T H E P R O D U C T.

For Your Safety

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 wont go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still wont fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

Table of Contents

Connections and Setup
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

Player Menus

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
Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.

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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

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Remote control and 2 non-rechargeable AAA batteries

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Left and right front speakers

Center speaker

Subwoofer
Left and right rear speakers

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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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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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.

AUX 1 AUX 2

S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO REGULAR AND PROG SCAN
The video jacks are OUT jacks, which need to be connected to IN jacks on the TV or monitor youre 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 youre connecting to, so the sound from the component comes into the receiver (and out through the speakers).

Video cables

Composite video cable (included)

Composite video cable

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).
S-VIDEO cable (not included)

S-VIDEO cable

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).
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 players 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.
Audio cables (red and white)
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 dont connect the right audio part of the cable.

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.
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.
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.

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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Time display
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: 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 discs 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 discs contents are displayed again. 7. Press STOP to end playback.

Using the player menus

The players 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 Play Mode Parental Control Display Sound Languages Standard Random Program IntroScan

Play Mode selection

1. Load a disc and press STOP. 2. Select the Play Mode option and press OK.
Note: The content of the Play Mode menu varies depending on the type of disc.
3. Select a play mode with the up/down arrow buttons, and press OK to select.
Press OK or the PLAY button to begin the discs 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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Play Play Mode Parental Control Display Sound Languages Lock Player Change Passw ord Rated Titles Unrated Titles Free Access
Parental Control settings
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. Select the Parental Control option in the main menu and press OK. The Parental Control menu is displayed.

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.
Play Play Mode Parental Control Display Sound Languages TV Image Black level Video Progressive Scan 4x3 standard Dim S-Video Off

Display settings

1. Select the Display option in the main menu using the up/down arrow buttons and press OK. 2. Select an option using the left/right arrow buttons and press OK.

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.
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.
Play Play Mode Parental Control Display Sound Languages Night Mode Distance Test Tone Downmix

Sound settings

You can adapt your player to other equipment and access specific functions with the Sound menu. 1. Select the Sound option in the main menu using the up/down arrow buttons and press OK. 2. Select an option using the left/right arrow buttons, and press OK.

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.
Play Play Mode Parental Control Display Sound Languages Player Menus Disc Menus Audio Subtitle s English English English English

Language settings

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 language is available on the disc). 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

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.
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 discs 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

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 automatically when it is in STOP mode for more than 30 minutes without any user intervention. Switch it on again. 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 discs regional code matches the players regional code. This players regional code is 1. Clean the disc. 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. Make sure you have the correct video setting selected (see Display on page 20). Check the connections (see pages 4 and 5). Check the connections (see pages 4 and 5). Make sure the speakers are connected. Make sure the MUTE function is not on. Check the speaker configuration in the Sound menu. Make sure the filename is valid (see page 25). 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 DVDCD button if you want to operate a DVD player, the TV button to operate a television set. Check that the DVD disc provides subtitles. Refer to the section on how to display subtitles (see page 13).
The device switches off spontaneously. It is impossible to read the disc.

There is no picture.
The video color is wrong. The picture is of poor quality (with snow or lines). There is no sound or the sound is of poor quality.
No surround sound. I cant find my file in the WMA/mp3/JPG listing. The remote control does not work or works only intermittently.

Handling and caring for discs
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.

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.

mp3 files

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: Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet mp3 files are compatible with Microsofts DOS and Windows, as well as with Apple Mac. 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 (. , / , \ , = ,+). The total number of files on a disc should be less than 400. 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. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kB/sec will not play properly. Do not record copyright-protected mp3 files. Securized files are encrypted and codeprotected to prevent illegal copying. 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).

WMA files

CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio files in WMA (Windows Media Audio) format. Please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above.
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. 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. Exchange the defective unit for a new, or at our option, refurbished unit. 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.
For how long after your purchase:

What we will do:

How you get service:

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:

RTD205 - Prelim
DVD/CD Home Theatre System

Feature

200-Watts Total System Power

Description

4 x 25-Watts L/R, main and rear speakers 50-Watt center channel speaker 50-Watt subwoofer Neo-5 CD changer for easy loading with an ultracompact design. Simultaneous play and load. Eliminates scan lines on a video image and produces a cleaner, sharper picture than the standard interlaced process. Creates separate channels for left/right/center and surround speakers from digitally encoded material. Creates a home theatre experience with up to 5.1 channels of wide band frequency response. Five main discrete channels have 20Hz-20kHz frequency response. Provides high quality connections and full compatibility with current and future display devices equipped with component video input. JPEG slideshow from your CD.
Neo-5 DVD/CD Changer System with an Ultra-Compact Design Digital Cinema & Video Mode Progressive Scan - Adds 3:2 Pulldown (doubles the lines of resolution) & Motion Compensation Dolby ProLogic

Dolby Digital

Component Video Output

Digital PhotoView

THOMSON INC. 10330 N. MERIDIAN STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46290-1024
Technical Specifications :
BRAND Brand AMPLIFIER Total Watts / THD 10% Main Left / Right Output Power Center Output Power Left / Right Rear Output Power Subwoofer Output Power Frequency Response Digital Sound Processing (DSP) Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic / DPL II Digital Surround (DTS) Dolby-3 Stereo Surround Sound Speaker Distance Setting Speaker Size Setting DVD Audio Compatible SACD Compatible Nightmode Preset EQ / Custom EQ Channel Outputs Input IQ Test Tone Signal Electronic Treble Control Electronic Bass Control Volume Control X Surround TUNER Stereo Tuner Preset Stations Seek Preset Scan 200W 2 x 25W 50W 2 x 25W 50W 20Hz~20kHz Yes Yes Yes / Yes -/Up - Down RCA
Component Video In / Out S-Video In / Out Digital In (Optical / Coaxial) Digital Out (Optical / Coaxial) Main Speakers Surround Speakers Stereo Headphone Jack

0/1 0/1 Clip Clip -

SPECIFICATIONS AC Supply Receiver Dimensions (WxHxD) (inches) Weight: Product/Packaged (lbs) Packaging (WxHxD) (inches) Masterpack Quantity UPC Code 120V~60Hz 14.7 x 3.94 x 13.27 TBD 19.57 x 15.16 x 17.44319402636
REMOTE Model Number Type RCR311AC1 RCA - DVD / TV
ACCESSORIES External AM Loop Antenna FM Antenna Audio/Video Cable Speaker Cables Battery (For Remote Control) Center Speaker Solution - / Yes Yes 1.5V "AA" Mercury Free -
Revised 6/30/05 CLOCK Clock / Alarm Wake-up Mode Sleep 150 Min DivX is a registered trademark of DivXNetworks, Inc. Dolby and Dolby Digital are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Kodak is a registered trademark of Eastman Kodak Company CD / DVD PLAYER No. of Disc CD-R Compatible CD-RW Compatible DVD Audio Compatible SACD Compatible VCD / S-VCD DivX / MPEG 4 Digital PhotoView - JPEG / KODAK mp3 Playback Region Code Slow Motion Picture Frame Advance (Forward / Reverse) Quick Search (Forward / Reverse) Zoom Function Progressive Scan Parental Control Simultaneous Play and Load Mix / Shuffle Play Intro / Repeat No. of Programmable Tracks Over Sampling Filter SUBWOOFER Powered Speaker Driver Frequency Range Power Efficiency CONNECTORS Audio In / Out Video In / Out Sub Out THOMSON INC. 10330 N. MERIDIAN STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46290-1024 2/0 0/1 Yes - In Receiver TBD 5 discs Yes Yes Yes / Yes - / Yes Yes / Yes Yes / 1 Yes Yes Yes x2;x4 Yes Yes - / Yes Yes / Yes (CD) www.rca.com Photos and features subject to change without notice. Illustration of product finish may vary from actual color. 2005 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)