RCA DRC246N warranty Setup and Connections, Install Batteries in the Remote, Connection DVD +TV

The Dolby Digital* Setup Menu

	Dolby			Dynamic
				This feature monitors the audio track and
				controls the different sound levels via dynamic
--Dolby Digital Setup --				compression. It minimizes sudden volume
Dynamic			Full	increases such as when a commercial starts.
		3/4		Select a range using the  andbuttons and
		1/2
			1/4	press OK.
			OFF

The Preferences Setup Menu

The menu gives you options to change some aspects of your DVD player to fit your personal preferences.

Sound problems

•Adjust the volume control.

•If a TV is used, check whether the sound is muted or turned down low.

•You may need to readjust the settings in the AUDIO menu.

•Sound is muted during still, frame advance, or slow-motion play.

Menu problems

• With a DVD: the disc menus are not displayed in your language. Read the disc

jacket to see what languages are available on that disc. Choose one that suits you, if

possible.

• With a DVD: there are no subtitles. Read the disc jacket to see if subtitles are

available on that disc. Choose subtitles in a language that suits you if possible.

• If the player’s setup menus are not displayed in the language you want, check that

your language is among those listed in the MENU LANG menu. If necessary,

choose another language.

DVD Player

User’s Guide

DRC246N

Setup and Connections

Install Batteries in the Remote

Insert two AA batteries, matching the polarities indicated inside the battery compartment.

Notes: Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries.

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

Connection: DVD +TV

AUDIO DVD Player

Preferences

--Preferences Setup Page --

Audio Eng English

Subtitle Eng English

Audio: Selects the dialogue language: English, French or Spanish.

Subtitle: Selects the subtitle language: English French or Spanish.

Disc Menu: Selects the disc’s menu language:

• To clear a menu from the screen, pressbutton or repeatedly press SETUP.

The invalid icon ( ) appears on screen

• The action cannot be completed at this time for one of the following reasons: the

disc’s software restricts it; the disc’s software doesn’t support that feature (e.g.,

angles); the feature is not available at the moment; you’ve requested a title or

chapter number that is out of range.

Changing Entertainment.Again.

L	OUT	DIGITAL OUT
	VIDEO
		S-VIDEO
	OUT
R
Red		COAXIAL OPTICAL
		Yellow

Disc Menu Eng English

Ratings1 Kid Safe

English, French or Spanish.

Notes: Discs are created differently.The DVD player can’t

Ratings problems

WARNING To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not remove

White

PasswordChange

override some language preferences. If a disc’s software was created to play the movie (title) in a perferred language, the preference you set might be ignored.

•If you forget your password, go to “Forget Password” information in this section.

•The default language for dialogues and subtitles may be preset by the DVD.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.	cover or back (no user serviceable parts inside).
	Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
DO NOT OPEN.

INPUT

TV

AUDIO VIDEO

Also, if the language isn’t available on the disc you’re playng the disc’s default language will be chosen. If the disc wasn’t created with subtitles, you won’t be able to use the Subtitle feature.

Ratings: Lets you determine what types of discs can be played in the player, and what types of discs will require a password to override the rating limit that you’ve set. The system ranks the ratings from 1 to 8 in order to accommodate the rating systems used in other countries. (Level 1 is considered material that is least offensive and appropriate for young audiences. Level 8 is considered the most offensive.)

Note: In order for the Rating Limits to be enforced, the disc you’re playing must contain a movie (or a title) that is rated.

Password: Password is not defined until you set it. Should you select a password and then forget it, go to the Troubleshooting section for instructions on resetting.

Note:There is a lock feature on your DVD player if you want to prevent your child from watching DVDs (don’t forget to remove the remote control). Follow the directions for locking and unlocking in the Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshooting

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

•Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

•90 days from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor.

•91 days to 1 year from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor.

•The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

During the initial 90 days:

•Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

After the 90 days and within one year:

Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period. We will bill you a flat exchange charge to replace a defective unit. This charge covers the labor cost for its repair.

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”	This symbol indicates
inside the product that presents a risk of	important instructions
electric shock or personal injury.	accompanying the product.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this proudct, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands afer handling.

FCC INFORMATION

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.

LR

Note: Whenever you are connecting your system cables, turn off the power and make certain that the power cord has been removed from the wall outlet.

1.Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L and R jacks on the back of your DVD player and to the corresponding AUDIO INPUT jacks on your TV.

2.Connect the video Cable.

2a. Basic connection – Connect the video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the your DVD player, and to the VIDEO INPUT jack on your TV.

-OR-

2b. S-Video (not shown) – If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect the S-Video cable (not provided) to the S-VIDEO on the DVD to the S-VIDEO of your TV.

Note: If your TV doesn’t have Audio and Video Input Jacks and only has an RF jack, you need to connect an RF modulator (not provided).

Other Connection Options

You can correct most problems you have with your product by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows.

How to make a warranty claim:

• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

COMPONENT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks

Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product,

product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the

product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental

• Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Y

VIDEO OUT

The Y, Pb, Pr, jacks provide optimum picture quality because the video signal is separated into three parts.

please visit www.rca.com/customersupport.

Player won’t work or no power

•Try unplugging the AC power cord, wait two minutes, and plug it back in.

The remote control does not work

•Remember to point the remote control at the front of your player (towards the infrared remote sensor). Make sure there are no objects between the remote and the player.

•Maybe the batteries in the remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Replace the batteries and make sure the polarity of the terminals (+ and -) is correct.

•Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet.

Disc won’t play

•Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

•Check the type of disc you put into the disc tray. Refer to Compatible Disc section.

•Make sure the regional code of the disc is Region No. 1.

Forgot password

•Open the tray and press CLEAR, 0,0,0,0,1.Turn off DVD player and then turn it on by pressing the ON/OFF key, or you can unplug the unit, wait a few seconds and plug it in again.

Lock/Unlock DVD player

•To lock player, open tray and press SETUP, 0, 0, 0, 8, 3 (an on-screen message, “Key Lock On” is displayed).

•To unlock, press SETUP, 0, 0, 0, 8, 3.

Play starts, but then stops immediately

•The disc is dirty. Clean it.

•Condensation has formed. Allow player to dry out.

Picture format does not match the screen format.

firms, proof of first rental is also required.

• Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its

equivalent to:

Thomson Inc., 11721 B Alameda Avenue, Socorro,Texas 79927

• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss

en route to Thomson.

• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

• Adjustment of customer controls.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional

or other commercial purposes.

• Batteries.

• Units purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

• Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.

Product Registration:

Please complete the online Product Registration on www.rca.com/productregistration or complete

and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you

should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS

PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE

HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON

INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY

INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE

REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT

OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON

THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE

GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT

PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY

OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE

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

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference--Causing Equipment Regulations.

The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol is provided on the bottom panel of unit.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade	CLASS 1
of plug towide slot, fully insert.
	LASER
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques,
introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne	PRODUCT
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.

Product Registration: Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and

return it immediately. For U.S. customers:Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration. Registering this product allows us to contact you if necessary.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them.The numbers are located on the back of the player.

Model number:	Serial Number:
Purchase date:
Dealer address and phone:
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or		CAUTION:THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES
shock hazard, do not expose this DVD player		A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR
to rain or moisture. No objects filled with		ADJUST-MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the		PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
apparatus.		SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
		HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO
CAUTION: FCC Regulations state that		NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
unauthorized changes or modifications to this		YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
equipment may void the user’s authority to		PERSONNEL.
operate it.

PB PR

Component Video Cables

ON OFF

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

Digital Out Digital Out Optical Cable Coaxial Cable

To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables (yellow) for the connection.You can also buy bundled component video cables that are color-coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr jacks (red, green, and blue)

Note: Remember to connect the audio cables because the component cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

PROGRESSIVE SCAN ON/OFF Switch

If you connect the DVD Player to a TV that is capable of using progressive scan technology, you need to use the Y, Pb, Pr jacks and video cables. It is essential to turn the PROGRESSIVE SCAN switch to the ON position. If you use S-VIDEO OUT or VIDEO OUT jacks for your connection, leave the switch in the OFF position.

Note: If your TV or monitor has progressive scanning capability, you need to turn the switch on the back of the DVD player to the PROGRESSIVE SCAN ON position.

DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL/OPTICAL (Audio)

Use one of these jacks to connect your DVD player to a Dolby Digital* receiver or decoder. Some receivers have either the COAXIAL or OPTICAL type of Digital Audio Input jack and some have both. Under most conditions, optical and coaxial connections work equally well––the only difference is the type of cable you connect to the jack.

Note: If the DVD player is connected to a DTS** receiver through DIGITAL OUT and DTS track is selected, there will be

•The picture format is adjustable, refer to SETUP menu section. Some discs dictate the format, in which case no adjustment is possible.

Picture is distorted

•The disc might be damaged.Try another disc.

•When using FORWARD or REVERSE buttons, it is normal for some distortion while scanning.

APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to warranty:

•Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

•This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

©2004 Thomson, Inc	Printed in China
4 Trademark(s) ®Registered, Marca(s) Registrada(s)	TOCOM 16500260

Note:This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other intellectual property rights.The use of Macrovision’s copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only, unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play the disc.The Region number for this DVD player is Region No 1.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

no sound.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

**DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.

1