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RT-20 Universal Disc Player

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RT-20 Universal Disc Player User Guide
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or another apparatus (including amplifiers) that produces heat. 9.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. “HDMI,” the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. “DTS” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1413 USA Tel 781-280-0300 Fax 781-280-0490 www.harmanspecialtygroup.
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Introduction WARNING WARNING WARNING Lexicon TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • Do not remove the cover from the unit. • Do not insert anything into the unit through the ventilation holes. • Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands. • Make a space of about .33ft (0.1m) around the unit. Slots and openings on the case are provided for ventilation.
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Introduction RT-20 Universal Disc Player OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
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Introduction Lexicon DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the RT-20 Universal Disc Player. It is important to read this user guide before attempting to use the product. Pay particular attention to safety instructions. The following symbols are used in the document: WARNING Appears on the component to indicate the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosure...
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Introduction RT-20 Universal Disc Player Table of Contents Documentation Conventions........................................................iv Table of Contents......................................................................... v Important Safety Instructions.......................................................vii Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise.......................................................vii Instrucciones De Seguridad Importantes.....................................
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Introduction Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting ........................................................................5-2 Routine Maintenance...............................................................5-14 Restoring Factory-default Settings............................................5-14 Appendix Specifications.............................................................................A-2 Declaration of Conformity .........................................................
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Introduction RT-20 Universal Disc Player US ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS US DE DEUTSCH WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE DE 1 Save these instructions for later use. 1 Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen zur späteren Benutzung auf. 2 Follow all instructions and warnings marked on the unit. 2 Befolgen Sie alle Anleitungen und alle Warnhinweise auf dem Gerät 3 Always use with the correct line voltage. Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for power requirements.
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Introduction ES ESPAÑOL INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES Lexicon ES 1 Guarde estas instrucciones para futuras referencias. 2 Siga todas las instrucciones y tenga en cuenta las advertencias que aparecen en la unidad y en las instrucciones de funcionamiento. 3 Utilice siempre la tensión de línea correcta. Consulte las instrucciones del fabricante, donde se especifican los requisitos de alimentación.
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Introduction RT-20 Universal Disc Player IT ITALIANO IMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA PT IT PORTUGUESE INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA PT 1 Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro. 1 Guarde essas instruções para uso posterior. 2 Seguire sempre tutte le istruzioni e gli avvertimenti segnati sull’unità e nelle istruzioni operative. 2 Siga todas as instruções e fique atento aos avisos marcados na unidade e nas instruções de operação.
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Introduction DK Lexicon DANSK VIGTIG INFORMATION OM SIKKERHED DK SUOMI TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA FI 1 Gem denne vejledning til senere brug. 1 Säilytä nämä ohjeet tulevaa käyttöä varten. 2 Følg alle anvisninger og advarsler på apparatet. 2 Seuraa kaikkia yksikköön merkittyjä ohjeita ja varoituksia. 3 Apparatet skal altid tilsluttes den korrekte spænding. Der henvises til brugsanvisningen, der indeholder specifikationer for strømforsyning.
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Introduction RT-20 Universal Disc Player NO NORSK VIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHET NO SE SVENSKA VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSFÖRESKRIFTER SE 1 Ta vare på denne veiledningen for senere bruk. 1 Spara dessa föreskrifter för framtida bruk. 2 Følg alle anvisningene og advarslene som er angitt på apparatet. 2 Följ alla anvisningar och varningar som anges på enheten. 3 Apparatet skal alltid anvendes med korrekt spenning. Produktbeskrivelsen inneholder spesifikasjoner for strømkrav.
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Introduction US Unpacking and Inspection After unpacking the unit, save all packing materials in case the unit ever needs to be shipped. Thoroughly inspect the modules and packing materials for signs of damage. Report any damage to the carrier at once; report equipment malfunction to the dealer. DE Desembalaje e Inspección Después de desembalar la unidad, guarde todos los materiales de embalaje por si alguna vez transportar la unidad.
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1 Getting Started About The RT-20 ........................................................................ 1-2 Highlights......................................................................................................1-2 Product Registration ......................................................................................1-3 Installation Considerations.......................................................... 1-3 DVD-V Regions......................................................................
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Getting Started Lexicon ABOUT THE RT-20 Thank you for purchasing the RT-20 Disc Player, a reference-quality universal disc transport designed to provide superior audio and video performance with virtually any 3- or 5-inch optical media disc format. Based on leading-edge DVD and SACD research, the RT-20 supports DVD-V, DVD-A, DVD-R/RW, SACD, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, Video CD, and SVCD formats.
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Getting Started RT-20 Universal Disc Player • True 2:3 pull-down for the finest film-based DVD reproduction INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS • Video Adjust for exact, detailed adjustment of video settings • Three Video Adjust banks for user-defined settings • 24-bit/192kHz D/A audio conversion The RT-20 requires special care during installation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to the items below and to other precautions that appear throughout this user guide.
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Getting Started DO NOT expose the RT-20 to sudden or drastic temperature changes, as this might cause condensation to form on the RT-20 lens. Although condensation will not damage the RT-20, it might temporarily impair performance. If this occurs, allow at least 1 hour for condensation to evaporate before attempting to load a disc. DO NOT obstruct the front panel display remote control sensor.
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Getting Started RT-20 Universal Disc Player Format DVD-V DVD-A DVD-R/RW Logo Disc Compatibility Requirements Additional Information The RT-20 supports: Discs are divided into titles, which are further divided into chapters.
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Getting Started Format SACD Logo Lexicon Disc Compatibility Requirements Additional Information The RT-20 supports: Discs are divided into tracks.
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Getting Started RT-20 Universal Disc Player Format MP3 Logo Disc Compatibility Requirements Additional Information The RT-20 supports: • • MP3 tracks recorded on a 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch • (8cm) CD-R/RW that is ISO 9660 compatible. The disc can be finalized or unfinalized, although information (i.e. playback time) may not display when an unfinalized disc is loaded. • MP3 tracks recorded in MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 format with a 44.1 or 48kHz sample rate. • MP3 tracks that are named with a .
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Getting Started Lexicon DISCS TO AVOID DO load single-sided discs with the label side facing upward. The RT-20 is compatible with 5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) conventional, round discs. Do not attempt to load discs with other size and shape characteristics, such as those shown below. All discs must align with the circular guide inside the disc drawer. DO load double-sided discs with the label for the side intended for playback facing upward. DO return discs to their cases when not in use.
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Getting Started RT-20 Universal Disc Player user guide. See “DISC COMPATIBILITY” on page 1-4, and “DISC CARE & HANDLING” on page 1-8 for more information. To load a disc: 1. Press the Open/Close button to open the disc drawer. 2. If the disc drawer is not empty, remove the disc loaded in the disc drawer. 3. When the disc drawer is empty, load the desired disc in the disc drawer. Load single-sided discs with the label side facing upward.
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Getting Started Lexicon QUICK START GUIDE How to access a JPEG folder: This section describes how to perform basic tasks. For more detailed remote control instructions, see the “Remote Control Command Matrix” on page 2-13 and/or the “PLAYBACK MODE Descriptions” on page 4-9. See “Setup Menu” on page 3-3 for comprehensive RT-20 setup menu information. 1. While a JPEG file is in playback, press the STOP button, and the JPEG folder menu will appear on the right side of the screen. 2.
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Getting Started RT-20 Universal Disc Player How to access a MP3 folder menu: 1. Load a disc that contains MP3 music files. 6. When you have highlighted a setting that you want to adjust, press the remote control and buttons to make adjustments. 2. Press the remote control RETURN button, and the MP3 folder menu will appear on the right side of the screen. 3. Use the and buttons to select the desired MP3 folder. How to adjust Audio Settings: 4. Press the remote control ENTER button. 1. Load a disc.
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Getting Started How to select and play a CD track: 1. Load a compact disc. 2. Use the remote control number button(s) to enter the desired track number. 3. Press the remote control ENTER button to activate playback of the selected track. How to select and play a chapter while a DVD is playing: 1. Load a DVD-V disc. 2. Press the PLAY button to activate playback. 3. Press the remote control SEARCH button. The Search bar appears in the upper left-hand corner of the onscreen display. 4.
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2 Basic Operation Front Panel Overview ................................................................ 2-2 Rear Panel Overview .................................................................. 2-7 Rear Panel Connections ............................................................ 2-10 Remote Control Overview ....................................................... 2-13 Operation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Remote Control Command Matrix . .
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Basic Operation Lexicon FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW The numbers in the front panel illustration correspond with the numbered items below. 1 5 2 1 3 2 5 4 6 6 2 4 AND 2 7 89 8 9 9 10 11 1. Standby LED 1 STANDBY LED 2. Disc Drawer & Open/Close Button Lights to indicate that standby mode is activated. Standby mode can be activated and deactivated with the remote control POWER button or with an associated component connected to the RT-20 trigger input connector.
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Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player When the RT-20 is powered off, standby mode is automatically deactivated, although the Standby LED remains lit for a few seconds after the RT-20 is powered off. When the RT-20 is powered on, standby mode is also deactivated, even if standby mode was activated when the RT-20 was powered off. The front panel On/Off button cannot be used to activate standby mode. Note: Power is still supplied to the RT-20 when standby mode is activated.
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Basic Operation Lexicon 8 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY The front panel display shows status information about the RT-20 and the loaded disc. See “Front Panel Display Indicators” on page 2-5 for more information. 9 DISPLAY OFF BUTTON beginning of the previous chapter or track. When the RT-20 loads the selection, playback mode reactivates from the beginning of the selected chapter or track. • Pressing and holding the / button scans through the loaded disc in reverse direction at 1/2 normal playback speed.
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Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player • • the selection, playback mode reactivates from the beginning of the selected chapter or track. 3. Indicates that the number below in the character display is a DVD-A group number. Pressing and holding the / button scans through the loaded disc in forward direction at 1/2 normal playback speed. When the button is released, playback mode reactivates at the current playback time. 4. Indicates a Remote Control Signal is being received.
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Basic Operation Lexicon 15. Indicates that playback is activated. 35. Indicates a SACD is playing multichannel audio. 16. Indicates that preferred disc settings have been saved for the loaded disc (Condition Memory). 36. Indicates that the Audio Out parameter is set to 2 Channel. 17. Indicates that a VCD is loaded. 18. Indicates that MP3 audio is playing. 19. Indicates that NTSC has been activated as the TV system. 20. Indicates that the TV system selected is PAL. 21.
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Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player REAR PANEL OVERVIEW The RT-20 is manufactured for sale in several different countries. Each version features a rear panel that includes connectors and safety instructions appropriate to that particular region. 3 3 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 ON OFF Y Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos.
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Basic Operation 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS All versions offer digital audio output on S/PDIF coaxial and S/PDIF optical connectors. The AES/EBU connector offers digital audio output with AES/EBU electrical characteristics. 2 REGION CODE INDICATOR Indicates the RT-20 region code, which differs from version to version depending on the region of purchase. All DVD-Vs are also marked with a region code, which is often located on the disc packaging.
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Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player Note: When shipped, the trigger input connector is located in the remote control bag. Remove the trigger connector from the bag and insert into the rear panel. 10 S-VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTOR 7 TRIGGER INPUT SWITCH 11 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTORS Enables and disables trigger control when the trigger input connector on the RT-20 is connected to the trigger output connector on an associated component.
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Basic Operation Lexicon REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS All versions of the RT-20 require at least one video and one audio output connection. These are the minimum connections required for playback. However, it is recommended to configure a digital and an analog audio connection for optimal performance. An analog audio output connection is required for SACD playback and recommended for DVD-A playback. All connections require standard video and audio cables.
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RT-20 Universal Disc Player Basic Operation HDMI CONNECTION trols video output format when this connection method is used. See the illustration and table below for more information. All versions of the RT-20 offer an HDMI output. A single HDMI cable transmits uncompressed video data and digital audio data (e.g., LPCM or bit stream data such as Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG). See the “HDMI Menu Options” on page 3-29.
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Basic Operation DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS All versions of the RT-20 offer digital audio output on S/PDIF coaxial and S/PDIF optical connectors. The AES/EBU connector offers S/PDIF digital audio output with AES/EBU electrical characteristics. When making S/PDIF coaxial connections, use a 75ohm interconnect cable with RCA plugs on each end. Make sure the cable plug is fully inserted for a solid connection. When making S/PDIF optical connections, use an interconnect cable with TosLink® plugs on each end.
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Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW The RT-20 remote control provides full operation of the RT-20, executing functions such as menu navigation that are not available from the front panel. The Command Matrix on page 2-14 to 2-18 describes the commands remote control buttons execute. • Remote controls for different components can interfere with one another. Avoid using remote controls for different components at the same time.
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Basic Operation Lexicon COMMAND MATRIX 3 OPEN/ CLOSE 4 VIDEO ON/OFF DIMMER 2 Button Command 1 1 Activates and deactivates standby mode when all of the following conditions are met: • The RT-20 is powered on with the front panel On/Off button. POWER 1 2 3 CLEAR 4 5 6 +10 7 8 9 0 POWER • 5 6 RETURN PROGRAM SEARCH TOP MENU SETUP MENU The trigger input switch is set to OFF.
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Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player OPEN/ CLOSE 9 VIDEO ON/OFF DIMMER 1 2 3 CLEAR 4 5 6 +10 7 8 9 0 RETURN PROGRAM SEARCH TOP MENU 8 SETUP Button Command 7 Opens and closes the RT-20 Setup Menu. See “Setup Menu” on page 3-3. 8 Returns to the previous menu or menu screen. 9 Activates program mode, which is used to create a program list for the loaded disc. When a program list has been created, program mode also activates program playback. See “PROGRAM MODE” on page 4-20.
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Basic Operation Lexicon Button OPEN/ CLOSE VIDEO ON/OFF DIMMER POWER 1 2 3 CLEAR 4 5 6 +10 7 8 9 0 RETURN PROGRAM SEARCH TOP MENU SETUP Command 15 STOP 16 PREV MENU Stops the loaded disc. Activates resume mode, which pauses playback of the loaded disc at the current playback time. The STOP button can also be used to activate stop mode, which stops playback of the loaded disc. The “Playback Modes Table” on page 4-10 indicates the playback modes available for each disc format.
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Basic Operation RT-20 Universal Disc Player OPEN/ CLOSE VIDEO ON/OFF DIMMER POWER 1 2 3 CLEAR 4 5 6 +10 7 8 9 0 Button Command 19 Activates random playback, which plays the loaded disc in a random order of titles, chapters, groups, or tracks. RANDOM 20 Activates repeat playback, which repeats playback of the loaded disc or the currently playing title, chapter, group, track, folder, or program list. See “REPEAT PLAYBACK” on page 4-18.
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Basic Operation Lexicon Button OPEN/ CLOSE VIDEO ON/OFF DIMMER POWER 1 2 3 CLEAR 4 5 6 +10 7 8 9 0 Command 29 PAGE 30 MARKER Opens the DVD-A page bar. See “Page Mode” on page 4-25. Opens the bookmark bar, which allows you to bookmark a section of the loaded disc for instant access. See “Bookmarks” on page 4-14. RETURN PROGRAM SEARCH TOP MENU SETUP MENU 31 ENTER STOP PLAY PREV NEXT RANDOM ZOOM VIDEO ADJ. DISPLAY ANGLE S.
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3 Setup Top Level Menus ........................................................................ 3-2 Setup Menu ............................................................................... 3-3 Setup Menu: Language Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 Setup Menu: Audio Setup 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 Setup Menu: Audio Setup 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Setup TOP LEVEL MENUS Use the remote control SETUP button to access the top level menu screen. This screen provides access to the RT-20 Setup menus, and disc, title and function menus. Lexicon Setup Menu Navigation Table BUTTON ENTER COMMAND Selects the highlighted parameter or setting. To open the Top Level menu screen: & Scroll left and right through Setup menu tabs. When a parameter arrow selects that parameter.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player SETUP MENU Use to configure audio, video, language, and other general RT-20 parameter settings. To access the Setup menus: • The Setup menu can be opened while the RT-20 is in playback, pause, resume, or stop mode. However, certain parameters cannot be adjusted when some modes are activated. • The Setup menu can be opened regardless of the format of most loaded discs. However, certain parameters cannot be adjusted when some disc formats are loaded. 1.
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Setup Lexicon DVD MENU LANGUAGE Language Setup Parameter Table Parameter OSD Language DVD Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Default English English English Auto Possible Settings English Français Deutsch Español Italiano English French German Spanish Italian Others English French German Spanish Italian Original Others Auto English French German Spanish Italian Others Off Determines the language in which DVD menus and top menus appear.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player default disc audio language. This menu can only be selected while the disc is in stop mode. Select Others to choose a language other than English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian. The DVD format recognizes 18 different languages, which are listed in the next column. Select Auto to set the subtitle language to be the same as the language selected in the Audio Language option. Select Others to choose a language other than English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian.
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Setup Note: • If the Auto Language parameter is set to On, the RT-20 automatically selects the default disc subtitle language, regardless of the Subtitle Language parameter setting. • If the loaded disc does not include subtitles, subtitles do not appear on the on-screen display, regardless of Language parameter settings. • The remote control SUBTITLE button can be used to select the desired subtitle language on the loaded DVD. See “Subtitle Language” on page 3-5 for more information.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player DOLBY DIGITAL OUT MPEG OUT Controls Dolby Digital audio output format when a Dolby Digital source is present and the RT-20 is using a digital audio output connector. This parameter has no effect when using any of the analog output connectors. Controls MPEG audio output format when an MPEG source is present and the RT-20 is using the digital audio output connector. Select Bitstream if the associated component is compatible with Dolby Digital sources.
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Setup AUDIO OUT Controls analog audio output format when the RT-20 is using the analog audio output connectors. When 2 Channel is selected, the RT-20 passes analog audio sources to the Front L/R analog audio output connectors. When 5.1 Channel is selected, the RT-20 passes analog audio sources to the Front L/R, Surround L/R, Center, and Sub analog audio output connectors. See the “Audio Out Table” on page 3-10 for more information.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player PCM Down Sample Table PCM Down Sample OFF Audio Recording Format PCM Down Sample ON Copyright Protected DVD-V Not Copyright Protected 48kHz/16-24-bit PCM No output produced 48kHz/16-24-bit PCM 48kHz/16-bit PCM 96kHz16-24-bit PCM No output produced 96kHz/16-24-bit PCM 48kHz/16-24-bit 44.1kHz/16-24-bit PCM No output produced 44.1kHz/16-24-bit PCM 44.1kHz/16-24-bit 48kHz/16-24-bit PCM No output produced 48kHz/16-24-bit PCM 48kHz/16-24-bit 88.
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Setup Lexicon Audio Out Table Source Audio Output Analog Audio Output Front L/R Dolby Digital Dolby Digital encoded (Karaoke) DTS-encoded MPEG-encoded DVD-A Center Surround L/R Digital Audio Output Subwoofer PCM Bitstream 2 CH 2 CH downmix Mute Mute Mute 2 CH downmix Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Front L/R Center Surr L/R Subwoofer 2 CH downmix Dolby Digital 2 CH Front L/R Mute Mute Mute Front L/R Dolby Digital 5.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player SPEAKER SIZE Opens the Speaker Setting screens, which can be used to set speaker sizes when the RT-20 is using the 5.1-channel analog audio output connectors. Note: • Speaker size settings have no effect when the RT-20 is using the 2-channel analog audio output connectors or digital audio output connectors.
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Setup Lexicon Select Off if no subwoofer is present. The RT-20 will not redirect low-frequency signals to other analog audio output connectors. When speaker size parameters are set to Off, the corresponding speaker distance parameters cannot be adjusted. SETTING SPEAKER DISTANCES Use the Speaker Distance screen to set speaker distances for the front, center, surround, and subwoofer speakers. The left and right speakers (L and R parameters) must be set to the same size.
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RT-20 Universal Disc Player Setup Speaker Distances Table The L/R distance parameter setting affects all other speaker distance parameter settings. The C, LS, RS and LFE (sub) parameters must be set within 15 feet (4.5m) of the L/R parameter. Parameter Default Possible Settings Note: Unit Feet Feet, Meters L/R 10ft 1 foot to 40 feet (3m to 12m) C 10ft Within 15 feet (4.5m) of the L/R settings LS/RS 10ft Within 15 feet (4.5m) of the L/R settings LFE (sub) 10ft Within 15 feet (4.
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Setup Lexicon SETTING VARIABLE OUTPUT LEVELS Gain Settings Level Table (for all speakers) Default 0.0dB Possible Gain Settings -6.0dB to +6.0dB Default Test Tone Setting Auto Possible Test Tone Settings Use the Gain Setting Levels and Test Tone feature to calibrate variable output levels for the front, center, surround and subwoofer speakers. Off, Manual, Auto Note: • When Variable is selected, output levels can be calibrated for the analog audio output connectors.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player • Calibration ensures that output levels correspond to THX reference levels (75dB) for input sources such as DVDs. each channel when the associated Gain Setting screen parameter is highlighted. • Eliminate extraneous noises in the listening space such as conversations, air conditioners, and sounds that filter in through open doors and windows. • Remove objects (including people) that obstruct the line-ofsight path between the SPL meter and the speaker being measured.
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Setup Lexicon SETUP MENU: AUDIO SETUP 2 SUPER AUDIO CD MODE Includes additional parameters that control digital audio output format. Use to select which audio track of the loaded SACD to play. SACDs can include up to three different tracks: a stereo track, a multichannel track and a 16-bit, 44kHz PCM (standard CD) track (for hybrid SACDs). Select CD to play the standard CD track. Select Multi-Ch to play the multi-channel track. Select Stereo to select the stereo track.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player DTS DOWN MIX SUPER AUDIO CD PLAY Select Stereo to specify stereo downmixing as the type of DTS downmixing to be performed. Select Lt/Rt to specify that a DTS multi-channel input is to be downmixed into a format compatible with the Dolby Surround matrix format. The Lt/Rt option may be selected for surround sound when the RT-20 is connected to a Dolby Surround compatible amplifier. The original format of SACDs is Direct Stream Digital (DSD). The default setting is DSD.
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Setup SETUP MENU: VIDEO SETUP Lexicon VIDEO SETUP Parameter Table Use the Video Setup parameters to control video output options.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player parameter, the TV System setting, the video output format, the loaded disc, and display device settings. Note: • Some discs do not allow video output format adjustments. • Neither the TV Aspect parameter background nor the TV System prompt can be adjusted when the RT-20 is in playback mode. • The RT-20 TV Aspect parameter is disc dependent. For example, an option such as 4:3 L-Box is unavailable if the loaded disc does not provide this option.
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Setup Lexicon Standard 4:3 Display Device Table RT-20 TV Aspect Parameter DVD Format 4:3 Display Device Ratio Setting Appearance of Picture 16:9* 4:3 Letter Box N/A-Standard 4:3 display devices cannot be set to display other ratios. 16:9* 4:3 Pan Scan N/A 16:9* 16:9 Wide N/A The picture appears “squashed.” See which formats are available on your DVD movie menu, and set to either 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan Scan).
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player Widescreen 16:9 Display Device Table RT-20 TV Aspect Parameter DVD Format 16:9* Display Device Ratio Setting Appearance of Picture 16:9 (Wide) Normal (4:3) The picture appears “squashed” with black bars at either side. Set the display device to Full 16:9. 16:9 (Wide) Full (16:9) Images appear in widescreen (16:9) format. 4:3 16:9 (Wide) Normal (4:3) Images appear between black bars at either side of the image.
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Setup Lexicon COMPONENT OUT BACK GROUND Controls component video output format when the RT-20 is using the component video output connectors. Select Progressive if the associated component provides a progressive-scan component video input connector. Select Interlaced if the associated component does not provide a progressive-scan component video input connector. Determines the background of the screen when stop mode is activated. The default background is Logo, which displays the Lexicon logo.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player TV System Disc Compatibility Table Disc Output Format RT-20 TV System Setting Type Format NTSC PAL Multi NTSC NTSC MOD. PAL*1 NTSC PAL NTSC PAL PAL NTSC NTSC MOD.
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Setup Lexicon SETUP MENU: PARENTAL SETUP Opens the Password controls, which can be used to assign a userdefined password that must be entered before the RT-20 will activate playback mode when a disc encoded with a user-defined security level is loaded. These controls are not available when a disc that is not encoded with a security level is loaded. 4. Enter your four-digit password. 5. When the Re-enter password screen appears to confirm the password, re-enter your password.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player Use the ratings level option to assign a rating to a disc to prevent children from viewing mature or objectionable material. In order to assign a rating level, the Use Password option must be set to Yes. To assign a ratings level: 1. Use the remote control Level. To change a password: 1. Use the remote control Password. or button to highlight Change 2. Press the ENTER button. or ENTER button to select Rating 2.
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Setup SETUP MENU: OTHERS SETUP Includes parameters that control on-screen display, angle options, SACD Pure Mode and HDMI options. The Others Setup parameters are listed in the table shown to the right. Lexicon Others Setup Parameter Table Parameter Default Possible Settings On Screen Display On On, Off Angle Mark On On, Off Bonus Group N/A N/A Pure Mode Off Off, Mode1, Mode2 Auto Power Off On 30 Min On 30 Min, Off Economy Mode Off On, Off HDMI See “HDMI Menu Options” on page 3-29.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player angles is in progress. See “CAMERA ANGLES” on page 4-6 for more information. BONUS GROUP Some DVD-As contain extra or “bonus” material that is only available through the use of an access code. This menu option opens a password screen, which can be used to enter DVD-A bonus group access codes. In most cases, DVD-As include bonus groups that do not require an access code. Often, these bonus groups can be accessed from the disc menu.
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Setup Lexicon PURE MODE Opens the Pure Mode selection screen. Pure mode allows the SACD Audio source to maintain its purity as it bypasses the video circuitry and is D/A converted at the high resolution of 24-bit/192-kHz sampling. If you play a CD or SACD while Pure Mode: Mode1 is selected, then Display, Video Out, and Digital Out are automatically disabled. If you play a CD or SACD while Pure Mode: Mode2 is selected, Video Out and DIgital Out are automatically disabled. Display is defaulted to ON.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player Note: When video output has been set to Off in Pure Mode and a SACD or CD has been played, audio cannot be output from HDMI. AUTO POWER OFF Select the On 30 Min option to set the RT-20 to enter standby mode when in Stop mode for 30 minutes. ECONOMY MODE Controls the RT-20 standby mode power level. When set to on, the RT-20 operates at low power standby. When set to off, the RT-20 enters normal power standby. The default setting is off.
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Setup Lexicon HDMI RESOLUTION Use to select the desired HDMI image resolution. Possible settings are: VGA <640 X 480>, 480p/576p (525p/625p), 720p (750p) and 1080i (1125i). Resolution is defined by the number of horizontal lines displayed on screen that comprise each frame of a video image. The more lines of resolution used to create each frame of video, the greater the detail and sharpness of the image.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player To select the desired format: HDMI AUDIO Use the / buttons to highlight the desired format and then press the ENTER button. Use to configure the HDMI audio output. Possible settings are Auto or PCM. Set to Auto when the connected device is set to Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG. Set to PCM when audio is output as linear Pulse Code Modulation (PCM). If the connected device cannot accept bit streams, set to PCM. See the “HDMI Audio Setup Table” on page 3-33.
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Setup Lexicon HDMI Resolution Setting Examples for a 16:9 Format DVD Resolution (HDMI Setting) Aspect (HDMI Setting) Display Device Setting 480p/576p (525p/625p) 16:9 Widescreen 16:9 Squeeze Full/Squeeze 720p (750p) 16:9 Widescreen 16:9 Squeeze Normal/Through 16:9 Widescreen 16:9 Squeeze Normal/Through 1080i/1125i HDMI Resolution Setting Examples for a 4:3 Format DVD Resolution (HDMI Setting) Aspect (HDMI Setting) Display Device Setting 480p/576p (525p/625p) 4:3 16:9 Widescreen Standard
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENU HDMI Audio Setup Table HDMI Setting (Audio) HDMI Setting (Audio) Auto PCM Audio Formats Use to configure HDMI settings and the remote control command mode. Unlike the Setup menu, the Front Panel Display Menu opens on the RT-20 front panel display, which provides one-line viewing of parameters and settings.
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Setup Lexicon HDMI ON/OFF Use to enable/disable the HDMI connector. The default setting is HDMI ON. Note: If images are not properly displayed on the display device after configuring the HDMI setting on the SETUP menu, reset the RT-20. This will return the HDMI setting to the state before the setting was made. To set the HDMI ON/OFF option: 1. When the HDMI ON/OFF parameter is displayed on the front panel display, press the remote control ENTER button. 2.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player The remote control cannot be used to operate an RT-20 to which a different command mode is assigned, except to configure Front Panel Display menu settings. When one RT-20 is installed in the system, assign the DVD_2 command mode to the remote control and the RT-20. The DVD_2 command mode is assigned to the RT-20 when factory-default settings are restored. The command mode assigned to the remote control is not affected when factory-default settings are restored.
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Setup Lexicon Video Adjustment Parameter Table Parameter Note: The RT-20 is manufactured for sale in several different countries. The default Video Adjust parameter settings might differ among versions.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player CNR (CHROMINANCE NOISE REDUCTION) Controls the amount of noise reduction applied to the C component (chrominance) present in video signals. SHARPNESS HIGH Controls the sharpness of high-frequency (finely detailed) video signals. SHARPNESS MID Controls the sharpness of mid-frequency (less detailed) video signals. PROGRESSIVE MOTION DETAIL Use to adjust the smoothness of motion picture quality. Video sources can be recorded on video or film.
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Setup Lexicon BLACK SETUP Sets the black level of the video output to 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE. The correct or best setting sets the black setting to “true black,” but depends on the following factors: the source material, the selected video output format, and your video processor or display. A nonoptimum setting can create a displayed image with more noise, also requiring adjustments to the display’s brightness and contrast.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player To display a single Video Adjustment parameter: SELECTING VIDEO ADJUST BANKS While a Video Adjust parameter is highlighted, press the remote control DISPLAY button. This closes the full Video Adjust screen and displays the single highlighted parameter, as shown below. The Video Memory Select bar can be used to select the desired Video Adjust bank.
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Setup Lexicon Note: Depending on the loaded disc and the associated display device, previewed Video Adjust bank settings may still be applied when a new bank is highlighted. If this occurs, select a new Video Adjust bank to cancel the preview. The selected bank settings will be automatically applied to the picture on the display device screen. 4. When the desired Video Adjustment bank is highlighted, press the ENTER button to select this bank.
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Setup RT-20 Universal Disc Player DISC MENU TITLE MENU The Disc Menu allows access to available audio, subtitle and language parameters. To access the title menu: 1. While a disc is playing, press the remote control SETUP button. 2. Select Title Menu using the remote control 3. Press the remote control and buttons. or ENTER button. Note: • Disc and title menus are disc dependent. • Title Menu will only be displayed if there are at least two titles on the disc.
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Setup Lexicon FUNCTION MENU Function Menu Table The Function screen provides access to four functions: Information, Zoom, Bookmark and Repeat. To access the function menu: 1. While a disc is playing, press the remote control SETUP button. 2. Select the Function Menu using the remote control buttons. Function Description Info Opens the Disc Info Menu. See “DISPLAY MODE (Info Menu)” on page 4-26. Zoom Activates the Zoom mode. Bookmark Activates Bookmark mode. See “Bookmarks” on page 4-14.
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4 Playback Modes Navigating Disc Menus ..............................................................4-2 Disc Menu Command Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Selecting Disc Settings ...............................................................4-5 Playback Mode Descriptions........................................................4-9 Playback Modes Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Playback Modes NAVIGATING DISC MENUS Most discs include on-screen display menus that can be used to select disc settings, control playback, or view information about the disc. Lexicon SACD, AUDIO CD, & CD-R/RW These disc formats do not include disc menus. In some cases, CD-R/RWs that include MP3 tracks also include an MP3 Menu. VIDEO CD & SVCD Note: The descriptions below provide a general overview of disc menus available for each disc format.
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Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player Disc Menu Command Matrix Button DVD-V & DVD-A DVD-R/RW Video CD & SVCD MP3 MENU & TOP MENU When a DVD-V is loaded, pressing the MENU button opens and closes the disc menu, provided the loaded disc includes a menu. In some cases, pressing the TOP MENU button also opens and closes the menu. When a DVD-A is loaded, pressing the TOP MENU button opens and closes the disc top menu, provided the loaded disc includes a top menu.
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Playback Modes Button & Lexicon DVD-V & DVD-A DVD-R/RW Video CD & SVCD MP3 Scroll upward and downward through disc menu items. In some cases, pressing the and arrows scrolls left and right through menu items. Same as DVD-V & DVD-A. Performs no function. When the folder list is selected, pressing the and arrows scrolls upward and downward through the folder list. When the track list is selected, pressing the arrows scrolls and upward and downward through the track list.
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Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player SELECTING DISC SETTINGS Some disc menus can be used to select disc settings such as audio track (audio language and output format), subtitle language, and camera angle. In some cases, certain remote control buttons can also be used to select these settings without navigating through the disc menu. Note: Condition memory mode stores audio language, output format, subtitle language, and camera angle settings for up to 20 DVD-Vs.
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Playback Modes Lexicon SUBTITLE LANGUAGES 01/02 ENG Opens a Subtitle bar as shown to the right, which can be used to select the desired subtitle language. Subtitle language selection is available for DVD-Vs recorded with subtitles. Subtitle language selection is not available for other disc formats or for discs that are not recorded with subtitles. In addition, subtitle language selection is not available unless playback is activated.
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Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player recorded from multiple camera angles is in progress. When set to Off, the indicator does not appear on the front panel display when playback of a scene recorded from multiple camera angles is in progress. To select a camera angle when a disc is playing: 1. Press the ANGLE button to open the Angle bar shown to the right.
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Playback Modes Preferred disc settings cannot be stored for selections the loaded DVD-V does not allow. For instance, if the loaded DVD-V does not allow selection of an on-screen display disc menu language setting, a preferred on-screen display disc menu language setting cannot be stored. However, preferred disc settings can still be stored for other selections the loaded DVD-V allows. Preferred disc settings can be stored for up to 20 DVD-Vs.
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Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player PLAYBACK MODE DESCRIPTIONS The RT-20 offers a range of playback modes that can be used to control playback of the loaded disc. The “Playback Modes Table” on page 4-10 indicates the playback modes available for each disc format. To activate playback: Press the PLAY button. Except for the Playback mode described below, assume that playback is activated before the command is entered.
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Playback Modes Lexicon Playback Modes Table Playback Mode DVD-V & DVD R/RW DVD-A SACD Audio CD & CD-R/RW Video CD SVCD MP3 Playback Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Stop Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Resume Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Available Available Available Pause Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Still Frame Available Not
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Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player PLAYING MP3 FILES When MP3 files are loaded, you can activate playback of specific folders and tracks, and view the MP3 file structure. When an MP3 track is included in a complex file structure, the RT-20 might require a few seconds to activate playback. When this occurs, the message “Please wait a moment” appears on the on-screen display. The RT-20 does not allow playback of incompatible MP3 tracks.
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Playback Modes Lexicon PLAYING JPEG FILES To access a JPEG folder: When the JPEG file is loading, the JPEG file menu will appear on the right side of the screen. (Some discs may start playing automatically). 1. Press the RETURN button, and the JPEG folder menu will appear on the right side of the screen. 2. Use the remote control JPEG folder. and buttons to select the desired and buttons to select a JPEG file. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Use the remote control 5.
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Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player To change the orientation of a still image: SAVING A JPEG FILE FOR USE AS SCREEN BACKGROUND (JPEG CAPTURE) 1. Press the button to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees. 2. Press the degrees. button to rotate the image counterclockwise 90 You can store a still image to use as the on-screen display background image or as the “start up logo.” 3. Press the and To use the CAPTURE feature: buttons to flip the image 180 degrees. 1.
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Playback Modes Lexicon BOOKMARKS To delete a bookmark: 1. Press the PLAY button to activate playback. MARKER 2. Press the MARKER button to open the MARKER bar. Use the remote control MARKER button to bookmark selected sections of a DVD-V for later viewing. 3. Use a remote control or number you want to delete. button to select the bookmark 4. Press the CLEAR button to delete a bookmark number. 5. Press the MARKER button to turn off the MARKER display.
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Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player To activate stop mode when a disc is playing: To deactivate resume mode: Press the STOP button. • Press the PLAY button to reactivate playback at the current playback time. • Press the STOP button to activate stop mode. When stop mode is activated, pressing STOP again will deactivate resume mode. Playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time.
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Playback Modes STILL FRAME PLAYBACK Lexicon To deactivate still frame playback: • Press the PLAY button to reactivate playback at the current playback time. • Press the STOP button to activate stop or resume mode. In some cases, the STOP button must be pressed twice in succession to activate stop mode. When stop mode is activated, playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time.
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Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player To deactivate frame-by-frame playback: To deactivate slow playback: • Press the PLAY button to activate playback at the current playback time. • Press the PLAY button to activate playback at the current playback time. • Press the STOP button to activate stop or resume mode. • Press the STOP button to activate stop or resume mode. • Press the Pause button to pause playback at the current disc location.
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Playback Modes RANDOM PLAYBACK MODES GROUP Lexicon 2. Press the PLAY button to activate the selected random playback mode. 3. When random playback is in progress: • Press the remote control PREV button to return to the beginning of the currently playing title, chapter, group, or track. • Press the remote control NEXT button to skip to the beginning of the next randomly selected chapter, group, or track.
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Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player To activate repeat playback: ALL OR DISC Press the remote control REPEAT button. Activates repeat playback of the loaded disc. Repeat playback is automatically deactivated when: Note: Repeat playback is not available for Video CDs and SVCDs that include PBC menus. • Random playback or A-B repeat playback is activated • The remote control CLEAR, STOP, PREV, NEXT, RANDOM, A-B button or REPEAT button is pressed.
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Playback Modes 4. When the desired repeat playback mode is selected, press the remote control ENTER button to activate the selected repeat playback mode. Lexicon 2. Press the A-B button again at the desired end time (point B). The disc immediately begins playback at the selected point A and continues onto the selected point B and loops continuously. Select OFF to deactivate repeat playback. (This option is only available if repeat playback was activated when the REPEAT button was pressed.
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Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player When playback of a program chapter or program track list is activated, playback of a non-programmed chapter or track can activate while the RT-20 searches for the next programmed chapter or track. Note: Program mode is available for DVD-As, VCDs, CDs and SACDs. Program mode is not available for DVD-Vs or DVD-R/RWs. To create a program list: 1. Activate stop mode with the remote control STOP button. 2.
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Playback Modes To delete tracks one at a time from a program list: 1. Load a disc for which a program list has been created. 2. Press the STOP button to activate stop mode. 3. Press the PROGRAM button to display the program settings screen. 4. Press the remote control CLEAR button to delete the last track that was added to the list. 5. Press CLEAR to erase tracks in descending order from 19 to 18, etc. To delete all tracks from a program list: Power off the RT-20, or eject the disc.
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Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player Program List Requirements Table Disc Formats Program Lists Requirements Storage DVD-A One program group list per disc. Program lists cannot: • Include more than 20 entries, including groups, tracks, and pauses Program lists are automatically deleted when: • The disc drawer is opened One program track list per group. • SACD, Audio CD, CD-R/RW Video CD, SVCD One program track list per disc. One program track list per disc.
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Playback Modes SEARCH MODE Search mode activates playback of a specific title, chapter, group, track, folder, times, frame, or page on the loaded disc. Use the remote control SEARCH button to activate. Most search modes are available whether playback, stop, resume, or pause mode is activated. However, the Time search mode is not available unless playback or pause mode is activated. SEARCH MODES TITLE Activates playback of the first chapter in the selected title.
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Playback Modes RT-20 Universal Disc Player Table” on page 4-10 indicates the search modes available for each disc format. Note: The search bar automatically closes a few seconds after the last command is received. When this occurs, search mode is automatically deactivated. PAGE MODE Many DVD-As contain images or pages that you can scroll through using your remote control.
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Playback Modes Lexicon DISPLAY MODE (INFO MENU) DISPLAY Use the remote control DISPLAY button to activate display mode, which opens an on-screen information menu as shown below. You can use the remote control number buttons to directly access a title, chapter or to start playback from the desired time. 4. Press the DISPLAY button again to reset the displayed disc time to 0:00. 5. Press the DISPLAY button to close the Info Menu. TITLE To access the desired title when more than one is available.
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RT-20 Universal Disc Player Playback Modes SUBTITLE Displays the subtitle languages available on the disc. You can choose the desired subtitle language, or set to Off. A DVD-V can store up to 32 different subtitle languages. TRACKTIME (VCD OR SACD) Displays the elapsed time of the currently playing track.
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Playback Modes 4-28 Lexicon
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5 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting..........................................................................5-2 Routine Maintenance ................................................................5-14 Restoring Factory-default Settings .............................................
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Troubleshooting & Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect operation is sometimes mistaken for malfunction. If problems occur, refer to this section for troubleshooting information or visit www.lexicon.com for additional troubleshooting information and answers to frequently asked questions. If problems persist, contact your authorized Lexicon dealer. POWER OPERATION The RT-20 will not power on. 1. Power the RT-20 on with the front panel On/Off button. 2. Deactivate standby mode.
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RT-20 Universal Disc Player In some cases, the remote control +10 button must be used to enter values 10 and above. Press the +10 button once for numbers in the teens, twice for numbers in the twenties, and so on. Then, press the desired number button (0 to 9) to enter the second digit. For instance, entering a value of 25 requires a remote control command sequence of +10, +10, and 5. Troubleshooting & Maintenance 2.
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Troubleshooting & Maintenance 5. The RT-20 is not compatible with all high-definition display devices. In some cases, this connection might produce video artifacts in the picture. 6. The RT-20 includes copy-protection circuits that might prevent recording or produce video artifacts in the picture when the RT-20 is connected to a VCR or A/V selector. After changing the HDMI resolution setting, images are not properly displayed on the display device. 1. Activate STOP mode. Lexicon Still frame images shake.
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RT-20 Universal Disc Player Troubleshooting & Maintenance 6. Clean the loaded disc. 2. Make sure the loaded disc allows audio downmixing. Discs such as DVD-As that do not allow audio downmixing always output multi-channel audio, even when the Audio Out parameter is set to 2 Channel. 7. Clean the RT-20 audio output connectors, the associated component audio input connectors, and the audio cable plugs to ensure that the connectors and plugs are not dirty or oxidized.
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Troubleshooting & Maintenance The RT-20 automatically downsamples digital audio sources with high sample rates. 1. Set the AUDIO SETUP 1 menu PCM Down Sample parameter to Off. When this parameter is set to On, the RT-20 automatically downsamples 96kHz PCM signals to 48kHz before passing them to the associated component. 2. If the loaded disc generates 192 or 176.4kHz signals, the RT-20 automatically downsamples these signals to 48 or 44.1kHz before passing them to the associated component.
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RT-20 Universal Disc Player patible with Dolby Digital sources and to PCM if the associated component is not compatible with Dolby Digital sources. See “Setup Menu: AUDIO SETUP 1” on page 3-6 for more information. 2. Make sure all associated components are configured with the correct settings. TRIGGER OPERATION Troubleshooting & Maintenance PLAYBACK OPERATION The disc drawer automatically opens when a disc is loaded. 1. Make sure a compatible disc is loaded.
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Troubleshooting & Maintenance 3. Close the disc menu (if applicable). Pressing the Play button might not activate playback when the disc menu is open on the on-screen display. The selected playback mode will not activate. 1. Make sure the playback mode is compatible with the loaded disc. The table on page 4-11 indicates the playback modes available for each disc format. 2. Some playback modes are automatically deactivated when certain remote control buttons are pressed.
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RT-20 Universal Disc Player Playback does not begin from a bookmarked playback time on the loaded disc. The bookmark may have been deleted. The oldest bookmark is automatically deleted when the third bookmark is created. Bookmarks are automatically deleted when the disc drawer is opened or when the RT-20 is powered off. All bookmarks are automatically deleted when factory-default settings are restored. See “Bookmarks” on page 4-14 for more information.
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Troubleshooting & Maintenance Lexicon Variable output level settings seem ineffective. Previewed Video Adjust bank settings do not disappear. Make sure the RT-20 and all associated components are configured with the correct output level settings. RT-20 variable output levels do not need to be configured when the RT-20 is connected to an associated component such as the MC-12 Digital Controller, or RV-8 Digital Receiver which allows output levels to be calibrated for analog audio sources.
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RT-20 Universal Disc Player Not all HDMI TV Aspect ratios are available in the OTHERS SETUP menu. The TV aspect ratios available for HDMI output depend on the connected display device. See the owner manual for your display device for more information. Note: When the HDMI TV Aspect parameter is set, it also determines the aspect ratio of Composite video, S-Video and Component video outputs. See “HDMI TV Aspect” on page 3-31 for more information.
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Troubleshooting & Maintenance Lexicon The remote control AUDIO button cannot be used to select an audio track. 2. The disc menu may not allow selection of the desired camera angle. 1. Make sure a DVD-V, Video CD, or MP3 recorded with two or more audio tracks is loaded. Audio track selection is not available for other disc formats or for discs recorded with one audio track. A program list cannot be created. 2. Activate playback. Audio track selection is not available unless playback is activated. 3.
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Troubleshooting & Maintenance RT-20 Universal Disc Player 2. If the loaded disc was recorded in 24 frames-per-second progressive-scan format, the RT-20 misses one-in-six frames. Because of this, frame numbers appear discontinuous. MISCELLANEOUS The RT-20 is exhibiting erratic behavior. HDMI OPERATION 1. Press the front panel On/Off button to power the RT-20 off. Wait 10 seconds. Then, press the On/Off button again to power the RT-20 on. HDMI functionality is not working properly. 2.
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Troubleshooting & Maintenance Lexicon ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RESTORING FACTORY-DEFAULT SETTINGS • The RT-20 exterior surface can be cleaned with a soft, dry, lintfree cloth. Do not use a cloth made with steel wool or metal polish. Do not soak the cloth in alcohol, benzene, acetonebased cleaners, or strong commercial cleaners. If the RT-20 is located in a dusty environment, a low-pressure blower can be used to remove dust from its exterior surface.
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A Appendix Specifications ............................................................................. A-2 Declaration of Conformity.......................................................... A-3 Installation Worksheet ................................................................
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Appendix Lexicon SPECIFICATIONS Audio Output Connectors Analog 4 Stereo (RCA) pairs for Front L/R (2 pairs), Surround L/R, Center and Subwoofer Digital • 1 AES/EBU (XLR), 1 coaxial (RCA), and 1 optical (Toslink) • Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz (16 to 24 bits) Video Output Connectors Component • 1 RCA (Y, Pb, Pr) • 1 BNC (Y, Pb, Pr) • 14-pin D connector Composite 2 (RCA) S-Video 1 Audio Performance D/A 24-bit/192kHz PCM and pure DSD Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.5dB), -1.
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Appendix RT-20 Universal Disc Player DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Other RS-232C 9-pin connector IR Input 3.
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Appendix Lexicon INSTALLATION WORKSHEET LANGUAGE SETUP SETTING AUDIO SETUP 2 SETTING Super Audio CD OSD Language Player Mode DVD Menu Language CD Play Back Audio Language DTS Down Mix Subtitle Language Audio DCR Super Audio CD Play AUDIO SETUP 1 SETTING Digital Out Dolby Digital Out Speaker & Gain Setting DTS Out L/R (Front L and R) MPEG Out C (Center) PCM Downsample LS (Left Surround) Audio Out RS (RIght Surround) See Table to the right for Speaker Setting and Gain Setting A-4 LFE (S
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Appendix RT-20 Universal Disc Player INSTALLATION WORKSHEET (continued) VIDEO SETUP SETTING VIDEO ADJUST SETTING Progressive Motion TV Aspect DNR Component Out CNR Pause Mode Sharpness High Back Ground Sharpness Mid Screen Saver Detail TV System Brightness Contrast Chroma Level Hue OTHERS SETUP SETTING On Screen Display Chroma Delay Gamma Angle Mark Black Setup Bonus Group Lip Sync Pure Mode Initialize Auto Power Off Economy Mode HDMI See Table on next page.
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Appendix Lexicon INSTALLATION WORKSHEET (continued) HDMI OPTIONS SETTING Resolution Format TV Aspect Audio LANGUAGE SETUP OSD Language DVD Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language A-6 SETTING
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Index Numerics B D 1080i (1125i) 3-30 1080i resolution 3-30 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen) 3-18, 3-19 2 Channel setting 3-8 4:3 aspect ratio (standard) 3-18, 3-19 480p resolution 3-30 480p/576p (525p/625p) 3-30 5.
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Index DVD-A compatibility requirements 1-5 DVD-R/RW compatibility requirements 1-5 DVD-V compatibility requirements 1-5 display indicator 2-5 Region Codes 1-4 Dynamic Range A-2 E Economy Mode parameter 3-29, 5-7 Enter Button 3-2 Lexicon HDMI TV Aspect 16:9 Squeeze 3-31 16:9 Wide 3-31 4:3 L-Box 3-31 4:3 Pan Scan 3-31 N HDMI ON/OFF parameter 3-33, 3-34 HDMI RESET parameter 3-33 High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 3-31 high-definition specification requirement 3-30 HIGHLIGHTS 1-2 Hue Parameter
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Index RT-20 Universal Disc Player playing disc(s) 1-10 playing MP3 files 1-10 Possible Distance Settings 3-13 Possible Gain Settings 3-14 Possible Test Tone Settings 3-14 Power Button 2-14 Consumption A-3 Requirements A-3 PREV (previous) Button 2-16 Program Button 2-15, 4-20 list 4-21 mode 4-10, 4-20 Progressive Motion Parameter 3-37 progressive video 3-30 Progressive-scan component video output 2-10 progressive-scan component video output 3-22 Pure Mode 3-31 Pure Mode screen 3-28 Q Quick Start Guide 1-10
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Index Lexicon T Y Test Tone icon 3-15 parameters 3-15 THD + Noise A-2 Top Menu Button 2-15 tracks, SACD 3-16 trigger input connector 2-7, 2-8 trigger input switch 2-7, 2-9 troubleshooting 5-2 audio output 5-4 miscellaneous 5-13 playback 5-7 playback control 5-9 power operation 5-2 remote control 5-2 RS232C connector 5-7 trigger connector 5-7 setup menu 5-9 video output 5-3 TV A/V Euroconnector 2-7, 2-9 TV Aspect Parameter 3-18 TV System Parameter 3-22 YcbCr-1 (4:4:4) 3-30 YcbCr-2 (4:2:2) 3-30 V VBR (V
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register this product within 15 days of purc To do so, complete and return this card or re online at www.lexicon.com. Retain the sales rece proof of coverage. LIMITED WARRANTY Harman Specialty Group offers the following warranty on this product: What is the Duration of this Warranty? This warranty will remain in effect for one (1) year from the original date of purchase.
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