RCA DRC300iH important safety instructions Symptom Cause and Remedy

IMPORTANT SAFETY

remote control

control reference guide

SETUP and connections

User manual

DRC300iH

INSTRUCTIONS

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

To Change Remote Batteries

1. Open the battery door.

Remote Control

1.		OPEN/CLOSE Button
	Press to open or close the disc tray.
2.	STANDBY/ON Button

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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 connection methods listed below for connecting to your TV.

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 any of the ventilation
	openings. Install in accordance with the
	manufacturer’s instructions.

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.

infrared REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

may not work properly.

• The recommended operating range for

remote operation is about 16 feet (5

meters).

Battery Replacement

When the batteries become weak, the operating distance of the remote control

2. Insert two AAA size batteries.

	Press to turn on the unit or put it in
	standby mode
3.	AUDIO Button
	Press to select one of the audio sound
	tracks programmed on a DVD or to select
	the audio output mode on an audio CD.
4.	ANGLE Button
	Press to switch the camera angle of the
	video presentation when scenes with

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9	10		22

Method A (AV jacks) will give good picture quality. Method B (Component Video) will give better picture quality. Method C (HDMI) will give best picture quality.

A. RCA AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS	2. Using a S-video cable (not included). S-Video
1. Using the red, white and yellow connection	will give slightly better picture quality than a
on the AV cable (included), connect the	standard (yellow RCA-type) AV connection.
VIDEO OUT and left/right AUDIO OUT	If your TV has an S-Video connection, you
jacks on the unit to the VIDEO IN and left/	may prefer to use this connection.
right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV.

Safety Precautions

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 the
	polarized or grounding - type plug. A

Portable Cart Warning

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

WARNING:

• Do not dispose of the battery in fire or it

	multiple camera angles are recorded on
	a DVD.
5.	MEMORY Button
	Press to create programs.
6.	DISPLAY Button
	Press to change disc status information

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TV

yellow white red

TV

white red

Audio cable

S-video(red and white) cable

Caution Marking and rating plate was located at rear and bottom enclosure of the apparatus.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: 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: THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON APPARATUS.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or

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

is provided for your safety. When the

provided plug does not fit into your AC

power outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the AC power cord from being

walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and

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,

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.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do

not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-

ZINC), or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH,

etc.) batteries.

may explode or leak.

• Batteries shall 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.

	displayed on the TV screen.
7.	SETUP Button
	Press to open and close the SETUP
	menu screen
8.	CURSOR ( , , , ) Button
	Press to highlight selections on a menu
	screen and adjust certain settings.
	OK Button
	Press to confirm selections on a menu
	screen.
9.	CLEAR Button

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Press to return to the previous menu in iPod/iPhone mode.

20. TITLE Button

Press to open the title menu screen.

AV cable (included)

yellow
red	white

red white

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

or has been dropped.

troubleshooting guide

Clear input selections and cancel certain

playback functions.

Press to select iPod’s “Remote UI mode”

21.	MENU Button
	Press to open or close the DVD’s menu.
22.	HDMI Button

B. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (DVD) Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs.

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN TV

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient 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.

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY 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.

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

Disc Formats

The unit can playback:

DVDs	Audio CDs		CD-R CD-RW
[8cm/12cm disc]	[8cm/12cm disc]			Compatible
Region Management Information	Title, Chapter and Tracks
This unit is designed and manufactured	• DVDs are divided into “titles” and
to respond to the Region Management		“chapters”. If the disc has more than
Information that is encoded on DVDs. If the		one movie on it, each movie would be a
region number printed on the DVD does not		separate “title”. “Chapters” are sections of
correspond to the region number of this unit, it		titles.
cannot play that disc.	• Audio CDs are		divided into “tracks”. A

SYMPTOM		CAUSE (AND REMEDY)
No power.		• Ensure the AC power cord is connected.
		• The unit is not turned on.
The	remote	• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the unit
control	does not	• Use the remote near the unit.
function.		• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit.
		• Replace the batteries in the remote with new one.
No sound or only		• Make sure that you select ON mode.
a very low-level		• The system is in pause mode. Press the PLAY button to return to
sound is heard.		normal play mode.

• The unit is in fast-forward or fast-reverse mode. Press the	PLAY
button to return to normal play mode.

	or “Extended Interface mode”.
10.		PLAY Button
	Press to start 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.	SOURCE Button

	Press once to view current HDMI output
	resolution. Press repeatedly to change
	resolution (480P, 720P, 1080i, or
	1080P).
23.		PAUSE Button
	Press to pause playback, frame
	advance.
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.

Using the red and white connection on an audio cable (not included), connect the left/ right AUDIO OUT jacks on your unit to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV.

Using a component video cable (not included), connect the Y VIDEO OUT jack (green plug) on your unit to the Y VIDEO IN jack on your TV, the Pb VIDEO OUT jack (blue plug) on your unit to the Pb VIDEO IN jack on your TV and the Pr VIDEO OUT jack (red plug) on your unit to the Pr VIDEO IN jack on your TV to view the highest quality picture playback.

white red green blue red

		Component
Audio cable		video cable
		(green/blue/red)
(red and white)	e
green	blu	red
red	white

The	symbol for	This product
Class	II (Double	contains a low

	“track” is usually one song on an Audio
The region number of this unit is 1.	CD.

• Make sure the AUDIO output is correct.

• Make sure the audio cable is connected securely.

Selects input sources.

27. GOTO Button

C. CONNECTING TO A DISPLAY (Using an HDMI cable)

Insulation) power laser device.

Disc Function or Operation that is Not

No picture or	• The region number of the disc doesn’t match the region number of
abnormal color.	this unit.

17. SUBTITLE Button

Press to select one of the subtitle

Press to skip directly to a specific location

on a DVD.

For TVs that support it, HDMI can provide the best quality audio and video output

•Press the HDMI button on the remote control to change output signals as below:

On Placement

•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

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.

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	Note:
on some	DVDs.	Be	sure	to	read the

	• The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output.
	• The video/HDMI cable is not connected securely.
	• The TV is not turned on.
	•	Clean the disc.
No output on your	•	Check connection between HDMI TV and the unit.
HDMI TV.	•	Replace the HDMI cable with a better one. Bad HDMI cable can

	languages programmed on a DVD.
18.	ZOOM Button
	Zoom in an image.
19.	RETURN Button
	Press to return to the normal operation
	after using the SETUP button.

Unit

28. DISC REPEAT Button

Press to repeat chapter or title of a DVD.

Press to repeat single track or whole

CD.

Press to repeat songs/albums from your

iPod/iPhone.

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

480P (progressive)

720P (progressive)

1080i (interlace)

1080P (progressive)

Notes:

• Refer to your TV Owner’s Manual to the

determine the maximum resolution your TV

can support. If the picture quality or colors

• When connecting or disconnecting the AC

power cord, 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 cord.

• No naked flame sources such as lighted

candles should be placed on the AC power

cord and the unit.

–	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.

documentation provided with the DVD.	Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track
	on a disc. Most discs have these numbers
Icons Used on DVDs	recorded on them, but some do not.
Sample lcons
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	Notes on Unauthorized Discs
shown.
	You may not be able to play some DVDs
Language selections for audio
	on this unit, particularly if they were

		cause data lost.
	• Press HDMI key on remote handset several times to toggle among
		different HD OUTPUT.
Severe hum or	•	Check the connections.
noise is heard.	•	The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly
		moistened with alcohol.
	•	Clean the disc.
The disc does not	•	There is no disc inside. (“No Disc” appears on the screen).
play.	•	Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down.
	•	Clean the disc.

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display.

• Set the output resolution (using the HDMI

button on the remote control) to match the

maximum resolution of your TV.

• When using HDMI connection to HDMI TV,

please set the DIGITAL AUDIO under Audio

Setup menu to be PCM (STEREO).

on TV appear distorted, you may have set

the output resolution on the DVD player to

too high a value.

• 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 an HDMI cable.

• Leave a minimum of 10 cm around the

apparatus for ventilation.

• Attention should be drawn to the

environmental aspects of battery disposal.

• Use of apparatus in moderate climates.

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 let the unit dry before use.

Rating Plate Location

•The rating plate is located on the rear of unit.

FCC Statements

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.

Language selections for subtitles	purchased from outside your geographic
	area or made for business purposes.
Screen aspect ratio

Multiple camera angles

1Region code indicator

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.

• The unit and disc region number are incompatible.
•	Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden
	change in temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try
	again.
The DVD door •	Reset the unit, press the STANDBY/ON button to turn off the unit,
cannot open.	wait for a few seconds, then restart the unit.

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.

1.DISC TRAY

Opens or closes the tray by pressing the

OPEN/CLOSE button.

2.REMOTE SENSOR

Receives the remote control unit signals.

3.DISPLAY WINDOW

Display units information.

4.Power Indicator

Indicator On: The unit is in standby mode.

Indicator Off: The unit is turned on.

5.ON/STANDBY Button

Turn the unit on or put it in standby mode.

6.OPEN/CLOSE Button

Opens or closes the tray.

7.PLAY Button

Starts or resumes playback of a disc.

8.STOP Button

Stop playing a disc.

9.iPod/iPhone dock door

Push once & slide out the iPod/iPhone dock.

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

CONNECTING TO OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (AMPLIFIER or HOME THEATER)

A. ANALOG CONNECTION		B. DIGITAL CONNECTION (preferred)
Using an audio cable (not included), connect		Using a coaxial digital audio cable (not
the left/right AUDIO OUT jack on your unit to		included), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
the AUDIO IN jack on your other source.		jack on your unit to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN
ANALOGUE CONNECTION		jack on your other source.
Amplifier of		DIGITAL CONNECTION
stereo system, etc.		Audio equipment with
	AUDIO IN	digital audio input jack
		DIGITAL
white	red	AUDIO IN
Audio cable

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

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WARNING:

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

•To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains, the mains plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

•The mains plug of apparatus should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended use.

‘Dolby’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Remote Control (with batteries)	x 1
Audio/Video cable	x 1

Need more help?

Please visit online help at www.RCAav.com

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•	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.

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To wall outlet 10 11		13	14 15
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10.	COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT jack		14.	COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
11.	HDMI OUT jack		15.	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
12.	S-VIDEO OUT jack			(Y, Pb & Pr)
13.	AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks
			4

(red and white)
	Coaxial Digital
	Audio cable
red	white

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.

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