RCA RTD217 - Manuals

EN 1 Things to consider before you connect • Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on theidentification sticker located on the back ofyour unit. • Install your unit horizontally, away from any source of heat (fireplace) or appliancescreating strong magnetic or elect...

Connecting the antennas The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the system’s back panel. Theymust be hooked up in order to receive clearreception. AM Loop Antenna and FM IndoorAntenna 1. Uncoil the AM Antenna wire.2. Press down on the Antennas tab to open the terminal. 3. Make s...

Connecting the speakers One set of speaker wire is provided with eachspeaker. Speaker wires are color-coded to matchthe terminals. Connect the speaker wire from the back of eachspeaker to the corresponding color terminal atthe back of the unit. Press down the tab to openthe terminal and insert the w...

5 EN Better surround placement LocationIf possible, place surround speakers to either sideof the listening area, not behind it. HeightIf space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feetabove viewers. This helps to minimize localizationeffects. AimingAim surround speakers straight across the room,no...

Remote Control Navigating through menus Use the direction buttons to navigate throughthe menus. Press the OK button on the remotecontrol to confirm your selection. Remote control functions in DVD mode ON•OFF - Switches the unit on and off. DVD - Selects the DVD mode. TUNER - Selects the TUNER and se...

EN CLEAR - Quit the current setting manually from the TV screen without saving change or deletefiles on the USB device. INFO - Accesses the Info menu. TITLE - Accesses the disc menu for DVD disc. DISC MENU - Accesses the disc menu during playback. Turn PBC on/off for VCD disc. OK - Confirm your sele...

8 Overview of Controls EN Playing Discs - Basic Functions Compatible discs • DVD, DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW• CD, CD-R, CD-RW Compatible formats • DVD, VCD (Video Compact Disc), SVCD (Super Video Compact Disc), jpeg • CD, mp3, WMA See page 24 and 25 for more information aboutdiscs and compatible fo...

Using the Info menu 1. Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing to display the Info menu. The firstbanner shows title, chapter, and time displayinformation. 2. Press INFO again for audio language, subtitles, and camera angle. 3. Press INFO a third time for play mode, bookmark and sleep timer...

EN CD Info Display Title/chapter (DVD)/track(audio CD and VCD) To directly access a title, chapter (DVD) or a track(audio CD and VCD), press INFO, press OK. Selectthe Title(TT), Track(TRK) or Chapter(CH) icon andenter a number directly with the numericbuttons. Press OK again to confirm. Time display...

13 EN Creating a program List for programplay mode (mp3 CDs) To use program play mode with an mp3 disc, youmust first create a program list. You can programup to 16 songs.1. To create a program list, press the INFO button twice. Highlight the Play Mode option andpress the down arrow to select the Pr...

14 EN Playing mp3/WMA files or displaying jpeg files Mp3/WMA is an audio file format whichcompresses recorded music. The main advantageof the mp3/WMA format is that CD-quality musictracks can be stored on a personal computer inuser friendly compressed files. Jpeg files are image files. Make sure tha...

15 EN Radio The unit has a built-in tuner that allows for FMradio function. The AM loop antenna allows forAM radio function. Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM antenna and the AM loop antenna at the back of the unit. Rotate theAM loop for better reception. 2. Press TUNER.3. Tune a station by pressing T...

16 EN USB Device An overview This unit supports MSC devices. You can connectyour own USB storage devices, then you can startplayback. Connecting/Disconnecting USB deviceto the Unit Insert the USB drive's connector into the mainunit’s USB jack of the unit. To disconnect, unplugthe drive. USB device p...

17 EN An overview CD ripping allows you to rip tracks on CD to USB device. This unit supports MSC devices. Connectthe 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/do...

There are four options in the main setup menu:General Setup, Display Setup, Speaker Setup andLanguage Setup. Press SETUP to bring up the main menu. Selectone of the menu icons across the top of thescreen using the left/right arrow buttons. Themenu’s options are displayed on the left side ofthe scree...

Rating The disc publisher is responsible for coding scenesaccording to the rating limits. Below is anexplanation of Ratings.To change the rating limit, highlight the RATINGoption and press the right arrow button. Selectthe rating limit using the up/down arrow buttonsand press OK.Rating limits take a...

20 Video Progressive Function provides high qualitypictures with less flickering. Turn on ProgressiveScan if you used the Component Video jacks ofthe unit to connect a TV or monitor compatiblewith a progressive scan signal. Select ON and press OK to activate ProgressiveScan. Speaker Setup You can ad...

Language Setup With this menu, you can set the language for unitmenus, dialog, subtitles and the disc menus. If you chose “English” during initial set-up, anymenus generated by the disc are in English, andso is the language of the dialogs (if this languageis available on the disc). 1. Select the Lan...

22 Additional Information EN Solution • Make sure it is plugged in.• Press the ON•OFF button on the remote control or theON/STANDBY button on the frontof the unit. • The device switches off automatically when it is in STOPmode for more than 30 minuteswithout any user intervention.Switch it on again....

23 Precautions Use • If your unit has been stored in a cool place for any length of time, during a journey forexample, wait for about 2 hours before usingit. • The openings located on the top and bottom are for ventilation and must not be obstructed. • During thunderstorms, we recommend that you iso...

24 Compatible Formats In order to ensure playback, discs must conformwith DVD, CD, VCD or SVCD standards. This unitmay not play some recordings or files due todifferences in recording formats, software used &Disc types. DVD-Video Digital video discs - 12 cm, single ordouble sided, single or dual...

25 • Do not record copyright-protected mp3 files. “Securized” files are encrypted and codeprotected to prevent illegal copying. Important: The above recommendations do not guarantee that the unit will playmp3 recordings, or as an assurance of soundquality. Certain technologies and methods formp3 fil...

27 EN What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor.• The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,...

28 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 warr...