On the front of the RTD 225 it says "MP3" well is there anyway i can hook up my mp3 or ipod to the home theater system?

just connect it to itunes and update software

The TV has nothing to do with listening to the radio. All the TV REQUIRES in as a minimum is a video input from the RTD. Page 2.

http://www.retrevo.com/support/RCA-RTD217-Home-Theater-Systems-manual/id/2869dj192/t/2/

Your other devices may have guidance in their manuals.

The fact that it shows "No File" would tend to indicate that the unit has been connected but there is no compatible file for it to play. Units like these usually only play MP3 or WMA files. Apple iPods usually store files in AAC format which the unit may not be able to play.

It has a USB port that you may be able to us with your iPod's sync cable (I'm not familiar with this Coby model) but you can always hook an iPod to any stereo or home theater using a mini jack to RCA stereo audio cable, just plug one end into the headphone jack on the iPod and the red/white cables go into an audio input in back (or front) of stereo or home theater. Good Luck.

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Ipod's utilize headphone jack style connectors which can be purchased just about anywhere electronics are sold, however most dvd players utilize RCA jacks so you must purchase an adapter from ipod jack to RCA jack it runs usually about $10-25.00 also you can purchase a FM transmitter kit for about the same price but sound quality is not as good so my suggestion is go for rca converter and hook it up to audio input in back of dvd player or stereo for best quality.

Make sure the dock wire is connected to the right place, make sure that your version of the iPod is listed as a compatible model - the Philips iPod docks are picky. Also, make sure the home theater system is in DOCK mode.

Yes, I have this system and as long as you have a USB cord wth your player you jut plug it in to the front USB jack on the front.

The usb slot does not except anything too complicated.. So pretty much it accepts simple mp3 players, and flashdrives.. anything else will just result in the message you got.