RCA_DVD_Player

SETUP and connections

PLAYING A DISC

LOCATING A DESIRED SECTION

CONNECTING TO OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (AMPLIFIER)

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.

???If you press the STOP button twice, the unit???s memory will be cleared and pressing the PLAY button will reset the disc to the beginning.

Zooming into an image

While a disc is playing, press the ZOOM button to enlarge the image in several levels.

??? While an image is zoomed, you can use the , , or CURSOR button to shift the view and display the part you want.

???To return to normal view, press the ZOOM button until the 1 2 3 Off shows. The screen will return to normal.

???When you reach the edge of the image, the display will not shift anymore in that direction.

Skipping (Forward / Reverse)

???You can select different audio channels (Stereo, Left, Right or Mix) on an Audio CD by pressing the AUDIO button repeatedly.

Subtitle Selection

1.While a DVD is playing, press the SUBTITLE button to display the current language setting, as shown in the example.

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 Off is displayed.

Notes:

Locating a specific chapter / track / title / time

If you know the chapter / track / title / time number you want to play, you can locate a specific chapter / track / title / time by directly selecting a chapter / track / title / time number.

1.Press the GOTO button to search your desired chapter / track / title / time.

/ time and press the corresponding number button(s) for the

chapter / track / title / time you want.

3.Press the OK button to confirm. The unit will start playback about

3 seconds later.

Notes :

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

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

Red

Notes:

???When you connect the unit to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections.

???If the external equipment is television and this audio system is close to it, you may experience the interference if the tuner function is selected while the television is working.

???Refer to the instruction manual of the connected equipment as well.

PLAYING A DISC

Playing a Disc

1.Press the STANDBY / ON button to turn on the unit.

See CUSTOMIZING THE FUNCTION SETTINGS before proceeding to step 2.

2.Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.

3.Place a disc onto the disc tray with the label side up.

4.Press theOPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. It takes a short while for your unit to load the disc. After loading, for most DVDs, the unit will automatically take you main menu or start playing.

5. If the unit does not automatically start playing the DVD, press thePLAY button.

Pausing Playback (Still Mode)

Press thePAUSE button on the remote. To resume normal playback, press thePLAY button.

Frame Advance

Each time you press STEP button, the picture advances one frame. PressPLAY to resume normal playback.

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REPEAT PLAYBACK

Fast Forward / Fast Reverse

2. Press the PLAY button when you reach the desired point to resume normal playback.

Notes:

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

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

Slow-motion Play

1. Press the SLOW button on the remote in play mode.

???Each time the SLOW button is pressed, the speed of slow-motion playback changes in the following sequence:

2. Press thePLAY button to return to normal playback speed.

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. e.g.

2.Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select the desired audio format.

Notes:

???If only one audio format is recorded on the DVD, the number does not change.

???Some DVDs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press the MENU button and choose the appropriate language on the disc menu.

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pLAY MODES FOR CD OR JPG DISC

Angle Selection

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

1.While you are playing a DVD with different angles recorded, press the ANGLE button to view the number of current angles available.

2.Press the ANGLE button repeatedly to change the scene to

the next recorded angle.

??? After approx. two seconds, playback will continue from the new angle you selected.

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

Notes:

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

???If only one angle is recorded, is displayed.

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CUSTOMIZING THE FUNCTION SETTINGS

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

PLAYING PICTURE FILE DISC

This unit can display picture files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Playing a Picture File Disc

1. Open the disc door.

5. Now the picture slideshow begins with the selected picture.

Need to troubleshoot?

See section 6 on other side of this sheet.

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CUSTOMIZING THE FUNCTION SETTINGS

You can play a specific title or chapter repeatedly. (Title repeat, chapter repeat, A-B repeat)

Repeating a chapter

You can play the same chapter repeatedly.

1.While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the indicator displays on the screen. The current chapter is played repeatedly.

Repeating a title

You can play the same title repeatedly.

indicator displays on the screen.

You can play a single track and whole disc repeatedly.

Repeating a single track

You can play the same track repeatedly.

screen. The current track is played repeatedly.

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

To resume normal playback

3.Press the REPEAT DISC button until the

indicator displays on the screen.

You can play a specific section repeatedly.

Repeating a specific section

1.While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B button at the beginning of the section (

is displayed) you want to play repeatedly.

2.Press the REPEAT A-B button again at the

3.The unit will immediately begin replaying your selection.

To resume normal playback

4. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT

displays on the screen.

Notes:

???Some discs may not permit A-B repeat operation.

???A-B repeat can only be used within the same title. If the start and end of the section to be repeated are in different titles, A-B repeat is cancelled.

???You can specify a segment only within the current title or track.

???The A-B repeat function does not operate in scenes where different camera angles are recorded.

When playing CD / JPG discs, you can modify the Play Modes through the Toolkit which appears on the

4.Select ???Program view??? to view programmed files. To add more files by ???Browser view??? follow the steps.

5.Press the PLAY button to start the program playback.

The Toolkit has the following play mode items:

??? Repeat (Off / Track / All):

Off: Resumes normal playback.

Track: Repeats the current track/file.

All: Repeats all files on the current folder or all tracks on the disc.

??? Mode ( Normal / Shuffle / Music intro ): Normal: Resumes normal playback.

Shuffle: Plays back tracks/files in random order.

Music intro (for Audio CD only): Only plays back the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the current folder/disc.

???Edit mode: Program operation works only when ???Edit mode??? is selected.

???Program view:To view tracks/files in the ???Program view??? list. It is disabled when the ???Program view??? list is empty.

???Add to program: Add files/tracks to the ???Program view??? list. It is disabled if the ???Edit mode??? is not selected.

???Browser view: To view files/tracks in the original view list.

???Clear program: Delete the files/tracks in the ???Program view??? list.

Select a file/track or more you want to delete in complete stop mode (press the STOP button twice). Use the Cursor buttons ( , , , ) to select tracks/files you want to delete, a ??? ??? will appear beside the deleted file/track. Select ???Clear program??? and then press the OK button. It is disabled if the

???Edit mode??? is not selected.

Note: The program will be deleted if the disc door is opened, or selected files are deleted by selecting

???Clear program???.

CUSTOMIZING THE FUNCTION SETTINGS

Audio

4.Press the OK button.

5.Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.

Note:

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

DVD Menu

4.Press the OK button.

5.Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.

Note:

???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

Aspect Ratio

1. Press the SETUP button.

2.Press the/button to select Video.

3.Press thebutton, then the/button to select Aspect Ratio.

5.Press the OK button.

6.Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.

Note: Select the HDMI resolution according to the performance of the connected TV.

JPEG Interval

5.Press the OK button.

6.Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.

Audio

Digital Output

PCM : Select this when connected to a stereo amplifier.

Raw: Disc audio raw data will be output. Select this when connected to a multi-channel (eg home theater) ???surround sound??? amplifier.

Note: If you connected to a TV using HDMI, and you are using the TV???s speakers for your audio source, then make sure to select ???PCM???.

Night Mode

Programmable memory

Playing Titles/Chapters in a Favorite Order

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

1.Press the MEMORY button and the following display appears.

2.Select the items in the order you want by pressing the number

Notes:

???If the title or chapter numbers you entered is not permitted by the DVD, after you press the OK button, it will restore to - - -. You should re-enter correct numbers.

???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 open the disc tray or turn off the DVD player.

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Language

1. Press the SETUP button.

2.Press the button to select Language.

3.Press the OK button, then the / button to shift and change the Language.

4. Press the OK button.

5. Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.

Subtitle

1.Press the SETUP button.

2.Press thebutton, then the/button to select Subtitle.

3.Press the OK button, then the/button to shift and change the Language.

4.Press the OK button.

5.Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.

Notes:

???Some DVDs may be set to display subtitles in a different language other than the ones 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.

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View Mode

1.Press the SETUP button.

2.Press the/button to select Video.

3.Press thebutton, then the/button to select View Mode.

4.Press the OK button, then the/button to shift and change the View Mode.

5.Press the OK button.

6.Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.

Note: Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to view the mode as selected.

HDMI Resolution

1.Press the SETUP button.

2.Press the/button to select Video.

3.Press thebutton, then the/button to select HDMI Resolution.

4.Press the OK button, then the/button to select the options (Auto, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p).

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Note: Night mode is Dynamic Range Control (DRC) option for analog audio output. It limits the volume of louder passages of a movie (such as action sequences), while keeping quieter passages at normal volume level.

Misc

Use Default Settings

User Manual

DRC277B

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Disc Formats

Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available

When the appears on the screen, it indicates that 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

On Placement

Rating Plate Location

provided with the DVD.

It is important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time.

Safety Precautions

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

???The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

On Safety

??? The rating plate is located on the back 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:

Portable Cart Warning

Icons Used on DVDs

Sample lcons

Language selections for audio

Language selections for subtitles Screen aspect ratio

Multiple camera angles

Region code indicator

Note: When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic images will not be shown.

Title, Chapter and Tracks

???Audio CDs are divided into ???tracks???. A ???track??? is usually one song on an Audio CD.

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

WARNING: 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 Condensation

this unit, particularly if they were purchased from outside your geographic area or made for business purposes.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

sound system

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

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

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.

Disc Formats

Compatible Discs

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 can output this multi-channel signal through the COAXIAL digital audio outputs. The unit also provides a downmix suitable for two- channel listening though the analog audio outputs. An additional Dolby Digital decoder is required for

magnitude to cause an electric shock.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this user manual.

* SEE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS ONTHE BOTTOM OF UNIT *

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES

WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

CET APPAREIL NUM??RIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST

CONFORME ?? LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

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IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY

WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

DO NOT PLACE ANY HEATING OR COOKING

APPARATUS BENEATH THIS UNIT.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF

POWER OUTLET, THEN FULLY INSERT.

???Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to a qualified technician.

???Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it shall remain readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended use. To be completely disconnected the

This DVD Player is capable of playing the following types of discs:

DVDs, Audio CDs, CDs and JPEG files on them. Before you put a disc in the player, make sure it is compatible.You can???t play the following types of discs: Laserdiscs, CD-I, CD-ROM (computer-only discs), DVD-ROM, or discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e., PAL or SECAM); CD-G discs.

Note: Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup, recording formats, and software used. Some technologies and methods used for JPEG file recording on CD-Rs can prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player by degrading the quality and/or the ability of the player to read the file.

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.

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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.

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remote control

control reference guide

Using the Remote Control

???Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit.

???When using this unit in very bright light, the infrared REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR may not work properly.

???The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters).

Battery Replacement

When the batteries become weak, the operating distance of the remote control will be greatly reduced and you will need to replace the batteries.

Notes:

???If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by battery leakage corrosion.

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

To Change Remote Batteries

1. Open the battery door.

2. Insert two AAA size batteries.

WARNING:

???Do not dispose of the battery in fire or it may explode or leak.

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

CAUTION:

Remote Control

Unit

SETUP and connections

CONNECTING TO A TV

The unit can be connected to your TV in several different ways, depending on the design of your TV. Note: Use only one of the below listed connection method for connecting to your TV.

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

A. RCA AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS

Use the Audio/Video cable (supplied). Connect

HDMI cable (not included), connect the HDMI OUT jack on your unit to the HDMI IN jack on your TV or HDMI-compatible display.

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 cord before maintaining 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.

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

Printed in China

Need more help?

Please visit online help at www.RCAav.com

Press to start or resume playback.

11. STOP Button

Press to stop playback.

12.SEARCH Button

Fast reverse playback.

13.REV Button

Press to move backwards through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc.

14.Number (0-9) Buttons

15.A-B REPEAT Button

Press to perform point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD or CD.

16.GOTO Button

Press to skip directly to a specific location.

17.SUBTITLE Button

Press to select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD (If available).

18.ZOOM Button

Zoom in an image.

19.RETURN Button

20.TITLE Button

Press to open the title menu screen.

21.MENU Button

Press to open and close the DVD???s menu.

22.HDMI Button

Press to change the video output signals in stop mode.

23.PAUSE Button

Press to pause playback.

24.SEARCH Button

Fast forward playback.

25.NEXT Button

Press to move forward through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc.

26.SLOW Button

Press to perform slow forward playback of DVDs.

27.STEP Button

Press to advance frame by frame (on DVD).

28.DISC REPEAT Button

Press to repeat chapter or title of a DVD. Press to repeat single track or whole CD.

the VIDEO OUT and left/right AUDIO OUT jacks on the unit to the VIDEO IN and left/right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV.

B. CONNECTING TO A DISPLAY (Using a HDMI cable)

For TVs that support it, HDMI can provide the best quality audio and video output (depending on media source), and so is the preferred connection type. The HDMI cable incorporates both audio and video

signals, so you will have just one

cable running from the unit to your TV. Using a

???When using a HDMI cable, do not connect to other analog video outputs.

???Set an output signal from the HDMI terminal of the DVD player in accordance with your TV???s input signal.

???If you use your TV???s speakers for audio and you find the TV doesn???t play the DVD player???s audio correctly, you may need to switch the Audio setting on your DVD player (see section 16 of this sheet).

???Press the HDMI button on the remote control in stop mode to change output signals as below: NTSC: Auto/ NTSC: 480 Progressive/ NTSC: 720 Progressive/ NTSC: 1080 Interlaced/ NTSC: 1080 Progressive.

Notes:

???Refer to your owner???s manual to the connected TV as well.

???When you connect the DVD player to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections.

???If you have a HDMI (with HDCP) equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.