DRC99373E - Portable DVD Player RCA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DRC99373E RCA

• SEE BOTTOM OF UNIT FOR GRAPHIC SYMBOLS * The lightning ash with an arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the pres- ence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to cause an electric shock. The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is in- tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat- ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this owner's manual. Safety Instructions Safety Instructions

WARNING: Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power adapter

and refer servicing to a qualied technician.

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 CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. This product contains a low power laser device. On Placement

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

• Place the unit on a at and even surface.

• Do not restrict the air ow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air ow, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on carpet- ing.

• To avoid magnetizing, do not place the unit near speakers or mag- nets.

• 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 ame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the AC power adapter or the main unit.

• The AC/DC adaptor and apparatus should not be exposed to splash- ing or dripping liquids, and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the AC/DC adaptor and apparatus.

• The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects lled 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 cre- ate 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 drop- lets or condensation may form inside the unit. When there is con- densation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally. Let the unit stand for 1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradu- ally 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 conned 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 gener- ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter- ference 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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol- lowing measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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 pro- tected 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 oth- erwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer's instructions. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3

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. Note 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 busi- ness purposes. Please check and identify the supplied accessories. AC Power Adapter................................................................................x 1 Car Power Adapter...............................................................................x 1 Disc Formats Disc Formats The unit can play back Region Management Information Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufac- tured to respond to the Region Management Information that is en- coded on DVDs. If the region number printed on the DVD does not cor- respond 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 specic functions of DVDs. Certain functions may not be available on some DVDs. Be sure to read the docu- mentation provided with the DVD. Icons Used on DVDs Sample Icons Note: When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic im- ages will not be shown. Titles, Chapters and Tracks

• DVDsaredividedinto“titles” and “chapters”. If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate “title”. “Chapters” are sections of titles. DVDs [8cm/12cm disc] Compatible Audio CDs [8cm/12cm disc]

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of a polarized or grounding -

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the AC power cord or plug is damaged, liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Accessories Language selections for subtitles Language selections for audio Screen aspect ratio Multiple camera angles Region code indicator

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. 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 perform fast forward playback during CD playback or DVD playback. In DVD Menu, Setup Menu or JPG Menu, press to scroll up. Control Reference Guide4 To DC IN 9V - 12V Jack

B. Using the Car Power Adapter The 12V car power adapter allows the unit to be used with vehicles that have a 12V, negative ground electrical system.

Disconnect the car power adapter when not in use. Not for use in 24V vehicles. Caution:

• Usetheprovided12Vcarpoweradapteronly.Usewithothercar power adapters could damage the unit.

• The12Vcarpoweradapterincludedwiththisunitisforitsuseonly. Do not use it with other equipment.

• Intheinterestoftrafficsafety,donotoperatethisunitorview videos while driving a vehicle.

• Makesuretheunitissecurelyfastenedtopreventitfromfallingor flying through the air in the event of an accident.

• Whentheinsideofthecigarettelightersocketisdirtywithashesor dust, the plug section may become hot due to poor contact. Be sure to clean the cigarette lighter socket before use.

• Afteruse,disconnectthe12Vcarpoweradapterfromboththeunit 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 rst 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

Recharging is completed when charging light goes out AC power adapter Power Supply

• DoNOTrechargethebuilt-inbatteryinavehicleusingthecar power adapter.

• Batteriesshouldnotbeexposedtoexcessiveheatsuchassunshine, fire or the like. Note:

• Whenthebuilt-inbatterypowerislow,"BatteryLow"willdisplayon the screen and the unit will stop playing.

• Rechargethebuilt-inbatterywhenyouarereadytouseitagain.

• Whileusingthebuilt-inbattery,theenvironmentaltemperature should be 41°F (5°C) to 95°F (35°C).

• Togetthelongestservicelifeofthebuilt-inbattery,chargeat indoor-temperature.

• Thebuilt-inbatteryinthisdevicemaypresentariskoffireor chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 212

• Theunitshouldnotbeexposedtoexcessiveheatsuchassunshine, fire or the like.

• Whendiscardingtheunit,environmentalproblemsmustbe considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of such products must be strictly followed. A. Using the AC Power Adapter The supplied AC power adapter operates on AC 100-120V. AC power adapter

• TheACpoweradapterincludedwiththisunitisforitsuseonly.Do not use it with other equipment.

• Whentheunitisnotgoingtobeusedforlongtime,disconnectthe AC power adapter from the AC power outlet.

• WhentheACpoweradapterispluggedin,theapparatusisnot completely disconnected from the main power supply, even when the power is turned off.

The AC power adapter is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended used. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the AC power adapter should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely. NEXT button Press to advance titles / chapters / tracks. In DVD Menu or Setup Menu, press to scroll right. SEARCH button Press to perform fast reverse playback during CD playback or DVD playback. In DVD Menu, Setup Menu or JPG Menu, press to scroll down.

Lift the disc door up to open it.

9. CHARGING indicator

Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time. The normal charging time is approximately 4-5 hours. The charging light will go out when the battery becomes fully charged. Control Reference Guide Power Supply5

Power Supply Turning on the Unit

1. Slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch on

the left side of the unit to the ON position.

2. The start-up picture will appear on the screen.

3. After use, slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON

switch to the STANDBY (power off) position. Connections A. Connecting a TV If your TV has audio/video inputs, you can connect the unit to your TV using standard Audio/Video cables. To AUDIO / VIDEO OUT jacks Audio / Video cable (not included)

White Red Yellow White Red Yellow Caution: Avoid listening to sound at levels which may be harmful to your ears. Headphones/Earphones (3.5mm diameter plug) (not included) 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

• Turn down the volume before connecting, and then adjust the level.

• When headphones/earphones are connected, no sound will be emitted from the unit’s speaker. This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for operating this unit. Some DVDs are produced in a manner that allows specic 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 specic 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. 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. Use your fingers to hold the disc door on the front of the unit and

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”. Playing a Disc (Basic Playback)

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

button. Pausing Playback (Still Mode) Press the button. To resume normal playback, press the button again. 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 button. If you press the STOP button twice, the unit’s memory will be cleared and pressing the button 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:

2. Press the button twice on the unit when you reach the desired

point to resume normal playback. Notes:

• Pressthe NEXT button to advance titles, chapters/tracks.

• Pressthe PREV button to go back to current or previous titles, chapters/tracks. Playing a Disc (Basic Playback) This unit can play JPEG files recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM disc (CD-RW is not recommended). Viewing JPEG Files

1. Use your fingers to hold the disc

door on the front of the unit and lift it up to open.

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 button.

4. Press the STOP button to display a folder list. Press the /

button to highlight a JPEG file to play. Press the button to start playback. Notes:

• Youcanpressthe button to freeze the picture. Press the button again to resume picture slide show.

• Youcanpressthe STOP button to quit playback.

stop mode (when disc is not playing).

4. Press the / button to select your preferred language, then

press the button to confirm.

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

• SomeDVDsmaybesettodisplaysubtitlesinalanguageother than the one you selected. A prior subtitle language may be programmed on the disc.

• SomeDVDsallowyoutochangesubtitleselectionsusingthedisc menu only. If this is the case, press the MENU button and choose the appropriate subtitle language from the selection on the disc menu.

• SomeDVDsmaynotincludeyourpre-selectedlanguage.Inthis case, the DVD player automatically displays disc menus consistent with the disc's initial language setting. Video Setup

1. Press the MENU button in

stop mode (when disc is not playing).

2. Press the / button to

3. Press the / button to

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

return to the previous menu.

6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu

unit in stop mode (when disc is not playing).

2. Press the / button to

3. Press the / button to

/ button to adjust the settings, then press the button to confirm.

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

• Whenwide-screenvideoisplayed,this mode clips the right and left sides of the image so that it can be viewed on a conventional screen.

• Somewide-screenDVDsthatdonot 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

• Whenwide-screenvideoisplayedin this mode on a conventional screen, black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen. Wide Screen

• Thisisthecorrectmodeforplaying wide-screen videos on the unit screen or other external wide-screens. Notes:

• Thedisplayablepicturesizeispreset on the DVD. Therefore the playback picture of some DVDs may not conform to the picture size selected.

• WhenyouplayDVDsrecordedinthe4:3aspectratio,theplayback picture will always appear in the 4:3 aspect ratio regardless of the TV display setting.

• SelectWideScreentoconformtheLCDscreenontheunit.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. TV Display Default Wide

Go To System Menu--System Menu --SystemLanguageVideo Cut o when a wide-screen video image is played. Pan Scan Letter Box Wide Screen 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.7

• EnsuretheACpoweradapterisconnected.

• Theunitisnotturnedon. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

• Thevolumecontrolislocatedonthesideoftheunit–pleasetry adjusting this.

• The unit is too hot; shut off the unit for 30 minutes to cool it down. No picture.

• Thediscisscratched. Severe hum or noise is heard.

• Theplugsandjacksaredirty.Wipethemwithaclothslightly moistened with alcohol.

• Cleanthedisc. The disc does not play.

• Condensationmayhaveformedinsidetheunitduetoasudden change in temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again. Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide 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.

• Cleanthediscbeforeplayback.Wipethedisc from the center outward with a cleaning cloth.

• NEVERusesolventssuchasbenzineoralcohol to clean the disc.

• DoNOTuseirregularshapeddiscs(example:heartshaped, octagonal, etc.). They may cause malfunctions. Cleaning the Unit

• Besuretoturntheunitoffand disconnectthe ACpoweradapter before cleaning the unit.

• Wipetheunitwithadrysoftcloth.Ifthesurfacesareextremely 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.

• Neverusealcohol,benzine,thinner,cleaningfluidorother chemicals. Do NOT use compressed air to remove dust. Important Note

• Beforetransportingtheunit,removethediscfromthedisc compartment. Need More Help? Please visit online help at http://www.RCAav.com8 Limited Warranty AVC MULTIMEDIA (“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product. One Year Parts & Labor Warranty AVC products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and products, at AVC’s sole discretion. During a period of one year from the eective warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the United States, you must rst call our Customer Support Center at 1-800-506-5746 or 1-877-252-6873, during the hours listed in the box below. The determination of service will be made by AVC Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center for one year from the eective warranty date. Such replacement parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility. Packaging and Shipping Instruction When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by AVC. Your Responsibility (1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase. (2) These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the U.S.A. or Canada. (3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided with the product, or to product which has been altered or modified without authorization of AVC, or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed. Out of Warranty In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please contact our Customer Support Center at 1-800- 506-5746, 1-877-252-6873 or www.RCAav.com Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9am–7pm, Friday: 9am–5pm, Saturday: 9am–NOON Eastern time. Important: You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the return of product to our Product Returns Cen- ter. All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall AVC be liable for consequential or incidental damages. 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