user manual

DRC99370

AVC Multimedia,

Markham, Ontario L3R 1E3

http: //www.RCAav.com

Read these instructions before using your new product for the first time.

Disc Formats

Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to cause an electric shock.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power adapter and refer servicing to a qualified technician.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO

NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ON OR NEAR THIS UNIT.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR

EQUIVALENT TYPE.

This product contains a

low power laser device.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

On Placement

???Do not use the unit in places that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.

???Place the unit on a flat and even surface.

???Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on carpeting.

???To avoid magnetizing, do not place the unit near speakers or magnets.

???Do not use this unit in direct sunlight or leave the unit in a closed automobile (or similar environments) where it would be exposed to high temperatures above 104??F (40??C).

???No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the AC power adapter or the main unit.

Safety Precautions

???The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on apparatus.

On Safety

???When connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and create a hazard.

???When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power adapter.

On Condensation

???When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the unit. When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally. Let the unit stand for 1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room and allow the unit to dry before use.

Ventilation Warning

???Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.

???Do not operate the unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Allow about 4 inches (10cm) of free space all around the unit for adequate ventilation.

Rating Plate Location

???The rating plate is located on the bottom of unit.

FCC Statements

NOTE: 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 can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

???Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

???Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

???Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Control Reference Guide

Safety Precautions

Notes on Copyright

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material

without permission.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132 and 5,583,936 licensed for limited

viewing uses only.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other

intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Important Safety Instructions

Region Management Information

Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is encoded on DVDs. If the region number printed on the DVD does not correspond to the region number of this unit, it cannot play that disc.

The region number of this unit is 1.

Disc Function or Operation That is Not Available

When the symbol appears on the screen, it indicates the function or operation attempted is not available at that time. This occurs because the DVD manufacturer determines the specific functions of DVDs. Certain functions may not be available on some DVDs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the DVD.

Note: Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on them, but some do not.

Notes on Unauthorized Discs

You may not be able to play some DVDs on this unit, particularly if they were purchased from outside your geographic area or made for business purposes.

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Power Supply

Remote Control

will need to replace the battery.

Note: If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the battery.

WARNING: Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or it may leak and/or explode.

WARNING: Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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Unit

1.LCD screen

2.DC IN 9V - 12V jack

3.AUDIO / VIDEO OUT jack

4.CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch

5.VOLUME control

Adjusts the volume.

6.Headphone jack

7. STOP button

Press to stop playing a disc. MENU button

Accesses DVD Disc Menu if DVD disc is currently playing.

Accesses Setup menu if disc is not playing.

button

Press to start or resume playback of a disc. Pressing during playback of a disc will cause playback to be paused.

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PREV button

Press to go back to the previous title / chapter / track.

In DVD Menu or Setup Menu, press to scroll left.

SEARCH button

Press to scroll up, press and hold to perform fast forward playback during CD playback.

In DVD Menu, Setup Menu or JPG Menu,

press o scroll up. NEXT button

Press to advance titles / chapters / tracks.

In DVD Menu or Setup Menu, press to scroll

right.

SEARCH button

Press to scroll down, press and hold to perform fast reverse playback during CD playback.

In DVD Menu, Setup Menu or JPG Menu, press to scroll down.

8.Disc Door

Push to close the disc door.

9.OPEN knob

Press the open knob to open the disc door.

10.Remote sensor

Senses the remote control's signals.

11.ON indicator

12.CHARGING indicator

Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time. Complete charging typically takes approximately 4-5 hours. The charging light will go out when the battery becomes fully charged.

Remote Control

Repeat a CD track or the whole disc.

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Connections

???The AC power adapter included with this unit is for its use only. Do not use it with other equipment.

???When the unit is not going to be used for long time, disconnect the AC power adapter from the wall outlet.

???When the AC power adapter is plugged in, the apparatus is not completely disconnected from the main power supply, even when the power is turned off.

Warning:

The AC/DC adaptor is used as disconnect device. The AC/DC adaptor of apparatus should not be obstructed

OR should be easily accessed during intended used. To be completely disconnect the power input, the AC/DC adaptor of apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains.

B. Using the Car Power Adapter

Cautions:

???Use the provided 12V car power adapter only. Use with other car power adapters could damage the unit.

???The 12V car power adapter included with this unit is for its use only. Do not use it with other equipment.

???In the interest of traffic safety, do not operate this unit or view videos while driving a vehicle.

???Make sure the unit is securely fastened to prevent it from falling or flying through the air in the event of an accident.

???When the inside of the cigarette lighter socket is dirty with ashes or dust, the plug section may become hot due to poor contact. Be sure to clean the cigarette lighter socket before use.

???After use, disconnect the 12V car power adapter from both the unit and cigarette lighter socket.

C. Using the Built-in Battery

The unit has a built-in, non-replaceable, rechargeable battery. Charge the built-in battery before using it for the first time. Complete charging typically takes approximately 4-5 hours. The charging light will go out when the built-in battery becomes fully charged.

To recharge the built-in battery

Warnings:

???The built-in battery can only be recharged when the unit is in CHARGE mode while using the AC power adapter.

???The built-in battery cannot be recharged when the unit is in ON mode.

???Do NOT recharge the built-in battery in a vehicle using the car power adapter.

???Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Notes:

???When the built-in battery power is low, "Battery Low" will display on the screen and the unit will stop playing.

???Recharge the built-in battery when you are ready to use it again.

???While using the built-in battery, the environmental temperature should be 41??F (5??C) to 95??F (35??C).

???To get the longest service life of the built-in battery, charge at indoor-temperature.

???The built-in battery in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 212oF (100oC), or incinerate.

???The unit should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

???When discarding the unit, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of such products must be strictly followed.

A. Connecting a TV

If your TV has audio/video inputs, you can connect the unit to your TV using standard Audio/Video cables.

TV

Watching a DVD on your TV

1.Turn on the unit.

2.Turn on the TV and follow the instructions included with it to watch video from external sources.

B. Using Headphones/Earphones

The 12V car power adapter allows the unit to be used

1

1 TooutletAC power

Turning on the Unit

???Turn down the volume before connecting, and then adjust

the level.

???When headphones/earphones are connected, no sound will

with vehicles that have a 12V, negative ground electrical system.

Warning:

Disconnect the car power adapter when not in use.

Not for use in 24V vehicles.

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AC power adapter

2 TojackDC IN 9V

3 Slide the switch to CHARGE

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be emitted from the unit's speaker.

Caution:

Avoid listening to sound at levels which may be harmful to your ears.

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Headphones/Earphones

(3.5mm diameter plug) (not included)

Playing a Disc (Basic Playback)

This owner???s manual explains the basic instructions for operating this unit. Some DVDs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. Therefore, this unit may not respond to all operating commands. THIS IS NOT A DEFECT. Please refer to the instructions accompanying the specific DVD in question for more information about the options available on that DVD.

??? ??? may appear on the screen during operation. A ??? ??? means the desired operation is not permitted

by the unit or disc.

Notes:

???The DVD player mutes sound and subtitles during reverse and forward scan of DVDs.

???The fast playback speed may differ depending on the disc.

Skip (Forward / Reverse)

Mono Left, Mono Right or Mix-Mono) on an

Audio CD by pressing the AUDIO button repeatedly.

Subtitle Selection

Angle Selection

Some DVDs contain scenes that have been shot from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scene can be viewed from each of these different angles.

Repeat Playback

You can play a specific DVD title or chapter repeatedly

(title repeat, chapter repeat, A-B repeat).

Repeating a Chapter

Repeating a Specific Section

You can play a specific section repeatedly.

1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B button at the beginning of the section (??? A ?????? is displayed) you want to play repeatedly.

Playing a Disc

1.Slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch on the left side of the unit to the ON position.

See Customizing the function settings before proceeding to step 2.

2.Press the OPEN knob to open the disc door.

3.Hold the disc by its sides and carefully place it onto the spindle with the label side facing up, pushing gently until you hear a ???click???.

4.Close the disc door. It takes a short while for your unit to load the disc. After loading, the unit will automatically bring you to the main menu of the DVD or start playing the DVD.

5.If the unit does not automatically start playing

the DVD, press the ??? PLAY button on the remote control or button on the unit.

Stopping Playback

Press the STOP button at the location where you want to interrupt playback. To resume playback at the position where the disc was stopped, press the PLAY button on the remote control or button

on the unit.

If you press the STOP button twice, the unit???s memory will be cleared and pressing the PLAY button on the remote control or button on the unit will reset the DVD to the beginning.

Fast Forward / Fast Reverse

1. Press the SEARCH or SEARCH button

when a disc is playing. Each time you press the

SEARCH or ???SEARCH button, the playback

speed changes in the following sequence:

???Press the NEXT button to advance titles, chapters/tracks.

???Press the PREV button to go back to current or previous titles, chapters/tracks.

???For an Audio CD, use the number buttons on the remote control to go directly to the desired track number.

Audio Selection

On some DVDs, the sound is recorded in two or more formats. Follow the directions below to select the preferred language and sound system.

1.While a disc is playing, press the AUDIO button to show the current audio format number.

Audio 1/3:Dolby D 2ch English

Subtitle 02/03:Spanish

2.Press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language. You can turn subtitles off by pressing the SUBTITLE button repeatedly until the ??? Subtitle Off ??? is displayed.

Notes:

??? After approx. two seconds, playback will continue from

the new angle selected.

???If no button is pressed within 10 seconds, playback continues without changing the current angle.

Note: This function can only be used for discs on which scenes shot from multiple angles have been recorded.

Display Function

While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to display information on operation status.

Repeating a Title

2.While the DVD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC

button until the ??? Title ??? indicator displays on the screen. The current title is played repeatedly.

To Resume Normal Playback

3.While the DVD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the ??? Repeat Off ??? indicator displays on the screen.

You can play a single CD track or the whole disc repeatedly.

Repeating a Single Track

1.While the CD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC

button until the ??? ??? indicator displays on the screen. The current track is played repeatedly.

To Resume Normal Playback

4.While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B

button until the ??? AB OFF ??? indicator displays on the screen (the repeat indicator disappears from the screen for a CD). The system will return to normal playback.

Notes:

Pausing Playback (Still Mode)

Notes:

Adjust the LCD Screen

You can adjust Brightness, Panel Display and Contrast of the LCD screen.

Repeating the Whole Disc

2.While the CD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC

button until the ??? ??? indicator displays on the screen. The whole disc is played repeatedly.

3. Press the / button to change the setting.

4. Press the VIDEO MODE button to exit the menu.

To Resume Normal Playback

3.While the CD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the ??? Repeat Off ??? indicator displays on the screen.

Locating a Specific Chapter / Title

If you know the chapter/title number for the chapter/title that you want to play, you can locate it by directly selecting that number.

Notes:

???If the chapter/title number entered is not permitted by the DVD, " Input invalid " will display. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to re-enter the correct number.

???Some discs may not respond to this process.

???This method of locating a chapter/title is available only on a DVD that contains chapter/title numbers.

Locating a Specific Time

You can move to a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds).

1.Press the GOTO button two times. Title 01/03 Time : :

2.Press the corresponding number buttons (5 digits: X:XX:XX, for example: 0 30 05, 1 08 23, 1 22 56) for the setting point you want.

3.Playback starts from the selected section.

Notes:

???If the time entered is not permitted by the DVD, " Input invalid " will display. You should re-enter the correct time.

???Some discs may not respond to this process.

???Some scenes may not be located as precisely as you specified.

???This method for accessing specific locations is available only within the current title of the DVD.

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Customizing the Function Settings

System Setup

4.Press the/button to adjust the settings, then press the ENTER button to confirm.

5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. Press the

???When wide-screen video is played, this mode clips the right and left sides of the

image so that it can be viewed on a conventional screen.

??? Some wide-screen DVDs that do not permit Pan Scan mode playback are automatically played in letterbox mode (black bands that appear at the top and bottom of the screen).

Letter Box

??? When wide-screen video is played in this mode on a conventional screen, black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

Wide Screen

??? This is the correct mode for playing wide-screen videos on the unit screen or other external wide-screens.

Notes:

???The displayable picture size is preset on the DVD. Therefore the playback picture

of some DVDs may not conform to the picture size selected.

???When you play DVDs recorded in the 4:3 aspect ratio, the playback picture will

always appear in the 4:3 aspect ratio regardless of the TV display setting.

??? Select Wide Screen to conform the LCD screen on the unit. Always be sure that your TV display conforms to the actual TV in use if you connect the unit to a TV.

Default

It takes 3-5 seconds to reset the DVD settings to the factory default.

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Programmable Memory

You can combine your favorite titles/chapters/tracks and play them in the order you determine.

1.Press the MEMORY button while a disc is playing. The following display appears.

Clear: Delete all input programs.

Exit: Exit memory menu and return to normal playback.

Start: Start memory playback.

Next / Prev: Move to the next / previous setup page.

2.Input the title (2 digits) and chapter (2 digits) by pressing the number buttons (for example: 01 02, 02 05,

4.To resume normal playback from memory playback

1). Press the MEMORY button to display the memory menu.

will return to normal playback (??? Program ??? disappears from the screen).

Notes:

???For a CD, you can only arrange order for tracks. The display will be a little different.

???If the title or chapter number entered is not permitted by the DVD, it will disappear. You should re-enter correct number.

???You should input items one by one following the 1, 2, 3 ... sequence.

???If the DVD contains only one title, you can only arrange order for chapters.

???Some discs may not permit memory playback operation.

???If you select repeat during memory playback, the DVD player repeats the current memory playback.

???If you press the MEMORY button while the display appears on the TV screen, the display disappears.

???The programmed selections will be cleared when you press the STOP button two times, open the disc tray or turn off the DVD player.

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Sound System

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Soundtracks encoded in Dolby Digital can reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels of excellent quality audio.

The unit automatically recognizes the Dolby Digital bitstream and provides a downmix suitable for two- channel listening. An additional Dolby Digital decoder is required for reproduction of the discrete multi-channel soundtracks available on many DVDs.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Disc

A defective or soiled disc inserted into the unit can cause sound to drop out during playback. Handle the disc by holding its inner and outer edges.

??? Do NOT touch the surface of the unlabeled side of the disc.

???Do NOT stick paper or tape on the surface.

???Do NOT expose the disc to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

???Clean the disc before playback. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a cleaning cloth.

???NEVER use solvents such as benzine or alcohol to clean the disc.

???Do NOT use irregular shaped discs (example: heart shaped, octagonal, etc.). They may cause malfunctions.

Cleaning the Unit

???Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the AC power adapter before cleaning the unit.

???Wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, wipe clean with a cloth that has been dipped in a weak soap-and-water solution and wrung out thoroughly, then wipe with a dry cloth.

???Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, cleaning fluid or other chemicals. Do NOT use compressed air to remove dust.

Important Note

???Before transporting the unit, remove the disc from the disc compartment.

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Viewing JPEG Files

This unit can play JPEG files recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM disc (CD-RW is not recommended).

Viewing JPEG Files

1. Press the OPEN knob to open the disc door.

2. Hold a JPEG file disc by its edges and gently push it onto

the spindle with the label side facing up until you hear a ???click???.

3. Close the disc door. The JPEG files on the disc will be displayed one by one automatically. If the disc does not

play automatically, press the ???PLAY button on the remote control or button on the unit.

4. Press the MENU or STOP button to display a folder list.

Press the / button to highlight a JPEG file to play. Press the ???PLAY button on the remote control or

button on the unit to start playback.

Notes:

???You can press the PAUSE button on the remote control or button on the unit to freeze the picture. Press the

PLAY button on the remote control or button on the unit to resume picture slide show.

???You can press the STOP button to quit playback.

???You can press the ANGLE button to rotate direction of the picture by 90??.

???Some discs may not permit this operation.

Need More Help?

Please visit online help at http://www.RCAav.com

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Customizing the Function Settings

Language Setup

Notes:

???Some DVDs may not play in the audio language you selected. A prior language may be programmed on the disc.

???Some DVDs may be set to display subtitles in a language other than the one you selected. A prior subtitle language may be programmed on the disc.

???Some DVDs allow you to change subtitle selections using the disc menu only. If this is the case, press the

MENU button and choose the appropriate subtitle language from the selection on the disc menu.

???Some DVDs may not include your pre-selected language. In this case, the DVD player automatically displays disc menus consistent with the disc's initial language setting.

Video Setup

4.Press the / button to adjust the setting, then press the ENTER button to confirm.

5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. Press the