RCA DRC288SU important safety instructions Connecting to a TV, RCA AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks

User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY

remote control

control reference guide

SETUP and connections

DRC288SU

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.

Unit

Front Panel 1 2 3 5 9 10

CONNECTING TO A TV	TV
The unit can be connected to your TV in several different
ways, depending on the design of your TV.

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

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.
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

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.

Portable Cart Warning

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.

Note:

• If the remote control is not going to be used

for a long time, remove the batteries to

2. Insert two AAA size batteries.

Rear Panel		4	6 7 8
12	14	15
To wall outlet 11	13

Note: Use only one of the below listed connection	yellow	white	red
method for connecting to your TV.
	AV cable
A. RCA AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS
Use the Audio/Video cable (included).
Connect 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.

Safety Precautions

polarized	or grounding - type plug. A
polarized	plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of

avoid damage caused by battery leakage

corrosion.

WARNING:

• Do not dispose of the battery in fire or it may

explode or leak.

1. DISC TRAY

Opens or closes the tray by pressing the

OPEN/CLOSE button.

7.	PLAY Button	B. CONNECTING TO A DISPLAY (Using a	• Set an output signal from the HDMI terminal
	Starts or resumes playback of a disc.	HDMI cable)	of the DVD player in accordance with your
8.	SOURCE Button		TV’s input signal

Caution Marking and rating plate was located at rear 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

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

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 the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

2.	REMOTE SENSOR
	Receives the remote control unit signals.
3.	DISPLAY WINDOW
	Display units information.
4.	Power Indicator
	Indicator Off: The unit is turned on.
	Indicator On: The unit is in standby mode.
5.	ON/STANDBY Button
	Turns the unit on or puts it in standby

	Selects input sources.	For TVs that support it, HDMI can provide the	• When using HDMI cable, set the “Digital
9.	SD card slot	best quality audio and video output (depending	Out” menu under “Audio” menu to be “PCM
10.	USB port	on media source), and so is the preferred	(STEREO)”
11.	OPTICAL OUT jack	connection type. The HDMI cable incorporates	• Press the HDMI button on the remote control
12.	HDMI OUT jack	both audio and video signals, so you will have	to change output signals as below:
		just one cable running from the unit to your TV.	480p (progressive)
13.	VIDEO OUT jack
		Using the HDMI cable (not included), connect	720p (progressive)
14.	DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT jack
		the HDMI OUT jack on your unit to the HDMI IN	1080I (interlace)
15.	LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO OUT jacks
		jack on your TV or HDMI-compatible display.	1080p (progressive)

PERSONNEL.

or performance of procedures other

maintenance

Note:

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.

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.

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.

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	Compatible
[8cm/12cm disc]

Audio CDs [8cm/12cm disc]

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.

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.

mode.

6. OPEN/CLOSE Button

Opens or closes the tray.

Remote Control

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

				• 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.
1			HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
2		16	HDMI licensing LLC.
4	3	18 17	CONNECTING TO OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (AMPLIFIER)
6	5	20 19	A. ANALOGUE CONNECTION	B. DIGITAL CONNECTION
			Using an audio/video cable, connect the left/right	Using a coaxial digital audio cable (not included),
7		21	AUDIO OUT jack on your unit to the AUDIO IN	connect the DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack on
	8		jack on your other source.	your unit to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on your
			ANALOGUE CONNECTION	other source.

The symbol for Class	This product
	contains a low power
II (Double Insulation)
	laser device.

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

• 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.

Press to switch the camera angle of the
video	presentation when scenes with
multiple camera angles are recorded on a
DVD.
5. MEMORY Button

9		22	Amplifier of	DIGITAL CONNECTION
	10			Audio equipment with
11		24 23	stereo system, etc.
	12			digital audio input jack
13			AUDIO IN
		25

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

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

of DVDs. Certain functions may not be available on some DVDs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the DVD.

Icons Used on DVDs
Sample lcons	Notes on Unauthorized Discs

troubleshooting guide

SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY)

	Press to create programs.
6.	DISPLAY Button
	Press to change disc status information
	displayed on the TV screen.
7.	SETUP Button

	26			DIGITAL
		white	red	AUDIO IN
14
	27	Audio cable
15	28	(red and white)		Coaxial Digital

such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains,

etc.

On Safety

• When connecting	or disconnecting the	AC
power cord, grip the plug and not the cord
itself. Pulling the	cord may damage it	and

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

	You may not be able to play some DVDs on
Language selections for audio	this unit, particularly if they were purchased
Language selections for subtitles	from outside your geographic area or made
	for business purposes.
Screen aspect ratio	Note: When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or

No power.

The remote control does not function.

• Ensure the AC power cord is connected.
• The unit is not turned on.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the unit
•	Use the remote near the unit.
•	Point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit.

Press to open or close the SETUP menu

screen

8. CURSOR ( , , , ) Button

Press to highlight selections on a menu

screen and adjust certain settings.

Audio cable

	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.
•	Leave a minimum of 10cm 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 back of unit.

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.

This unit has earned the ENERGY STAR.

Multiple camera angles	CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played,
Region code indicator	but the graphic images will not be shown.

Title, Chapter and Tracks

• DVDs are divided into “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.

• 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.

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

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

No picture or abnormal color.

No output on your

HDMI TV.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

• Replace the batteries in the remote with new one.
• Make sure that you select ON mode.
•	The system is in pause mode. Press the	PLAY button to return to
	normal play mode.
•	The unit is in fast-forward or fast-reverse mode. Press the PLAY button
	to return to normal play mode.
• Make sure the AUDIO output is correct.
• Make sure the audio cable is connected securely.
• The region number of the disc doesn’t match the region number of this
	unit.
• 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.
• Check connection between HDMI TV and the unit.
• Replace the HDMI cable with a better one. Bad HDMI cable can cause
	data lost.
•	Press HDMI key on remote handset several times to toggle among
	different HD OUTPUT.
•	Check the connections.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened
	with alcohol.

	OK Button
	Press to confirm selections on a menu
	screen.
9.	CLEAR Button
	Clear input selections and cancel certain
	playback functions.
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
	Selects input sources.
17.	SUBTITLE Button
	Press to select one of the subtitle languages
	programmed on a DVD.

20.	TITLE Button
	Press to open the title menu screen.
21.	MENU Button
	Press to open or close the DVD’s menu.
22.	HDMI Button (for HDMI connection only)
	Press once to view current HDMI output
	resolution. Press repeatedly to change
	resolution (Auto, 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.
27.	GOTO Button
	Press to skip directly to a specific location
	on a DVD.
28.	DISC REPEAT Button
	Press to repeat chapter or title of a DVD.

Note:

•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.

USING USB PORT

You can connect a USB flash driveS (not included) to the USB port on the unit to play DivX® movies as well as picture files.

•Plug the USB flash drive into the USB port on the unit.

•Press SOURCE button to select USB mode.

For operation of file playback on the USB flash drive, please refer to the section “PLAYING DivX®

VIDEO OR PICTURE FILES”.

Note:

•It is recommended USB flash drive is plugged when the unit is in STANDBY mode.

•It does not support USB harddisk mass storage device, multi-card reader and other USB computer peripheral.

•It only supports USB flash drive (FAT32/16 max. capacity 32G bytes, video bitrate is 7Mbps).

•Make sure your USB flash drive or SD card is FAT16/FAT32 file system. All other file system will not be supported.

•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

WARNING	apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected
	from the mains socket outlet completely.

Notes on Copyright	This item incorporates copy protection technology
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show,	that is protected by U.S. patents and other

multi-channel soundtracks available on many DVDs.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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

ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

The disc does not play.

Video file won’t play

•	Clean the disc.
• There is no disc inside. (“No Disc” appears on the screen).
• Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down.
•	Clean the disc.
• 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.
• Ensure that the video file has been converted to DivX format using the

18.	ZOOM Button
	Zoom in an image.
19.	RETURN Button
	Press to return to normal operation after
	using SETUP or go to DISC MENU if
	available.

Press to repeat single track or whole CD.

USING SD CARD SLOT

You can connect a Secure Digital (SD) card (not included) to the memory card slot on the unit to play DivX movies as well as picture files.

•Plug the SD card fully into the memory card slot on the unit until it clicks.

•Press SOURCE button to change to memory card mode. It reads the information of the SD card and playing the picture and/or sound files.

®VIDEO ORFor operation of playing files on the SD card, please refer to the section “PLAYING DivX

PICTURE FILES”.

broadcast on cable, play in public, or rent	intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation.
copyrighted material without permission.	Reverse engineering and disassembly are
	prohibited.
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• To order accessories, visit web site http://www.RCAav.com
Remote Control	x 1
2xAAA batteries	x 1
AV cable	x 1
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on device

The DVD door cannot open.

DivX Plus Player on your PC or MAC.

• Not all video files are encoded to allow for playback on DivX Certified®

products.

• Some video files may have been encoded with errors.

• Reset the unit, press the STANDBY/ON button to turn off the unit, wait for

a few seconds, then restart the unit.

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Note:

•It is recommended the SD card is plugged when the unit is in STANDBY mode.

•If the SD card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go fully into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting the SD card.

•To remove the SD card, push the CD card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger, the lock is released and the SD card is pushed out.

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