RCA DRC279RE Using the Remote Control, To Change Remote Batteries, Unit, Portable Cart Warning

User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY

remote control

control reference guide

DRC279RE

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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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

Safety Precautions

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

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

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of

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.

2. Insert two AAA size batteries.

WARNING:

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

explode or leak.

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	To wall outlet 9		11
1.	STANDBY/ON Button				6.	OPEN/CLOSE Button
	Turn the unit on or put it in standby mode.					Opens or closes the tray.
2.	Power Indicator				7.	PLAY Button
	Indicator On: The unit is in standby mode.					Starts or resumes playback of a disc.
	Indicator Off: The unit is turned on.				8.	STOP Button
3.	DISC TRAY					Stop playing a disc.
	Opens or closes the tray by pressing the				9.	OPTICAL OUT jack
	OPEN/CLOSE button.				10.	HDMI OUT jack

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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

• When discarding batteries, environmental

problems must be considered and local

rules or laws governing the disposal of these

batteries must be strictly followed.

• 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

4.	REMOTE SENSOR	11.	VIDEO OUT jack
	Receives the remote control unit signals.	12.	DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack
5.	DISPLAY LENS	13.	LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO OUT jacks

Display units information.

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.

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other

walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not

operate normally, or has been dropped.

equivalent type.

Remote Control

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

1

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

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.

Disc Formats

The unit can playback:

DVDs	Audio CDs
[8cm/12cm disc]	[8cm/12cm disc]	Compatible

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.

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

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4	3	18	17
6	5	20	19
7	8		21

maintenance (servicing) instructions in this user manual.

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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.

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.

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.

• 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

	Press to switch the camera angle of the
	video presentation when scenes with
	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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11			23
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14			26
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The symbol for Class	This product
	contains a low power
II (Double Insulation)
	laser device.

The region number of this unit is 1.

Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available

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.

	displayed on the TV screen.
7.	SETUP Button
	Press to open and close the SETUP menu
	screen
8.	CURSOR ( , , , ) Button

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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.

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

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 provided with the DVD.

Note:

Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded

Important Note

Before transporting the unit, remove the disc from the disc compartment.

troubleshooting guide

SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY)

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

Clear input selections and cancel certain

18.	ZOOM Button
	Zoom in an image.
19.	RETURN Button
20.	TITLE Button
	Press to open the title menu screen.

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 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 10 cm around the apparatus for ventilation.

•Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

•Use of apparatus in moderate climates.

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:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–	Increase the separation between the
	equipment and receiver.
–	Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

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.

on them, but some do not.

Notes 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 business purposes.

No power.

The remote control does not function.

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

No picture or abnormal color.

•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.

•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 thePLAY 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.

		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.	GOTO Button
	Press to skip directly to a specific location
		on a DVD.

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

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

circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class FCC limits.

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 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.

17. SUBTITLE Button

Press to select one of the subtitle languages

programmed on a DVD.

Press to advance frame by frame.

28. DISC REPEAT Button

Press to repeat chapter or title of a DVD.

Press to repeat single track or whole CD.

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.

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.

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.

No output on your

HDMI TV.

Severe hum or noise

• 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.

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.	TV
Note: Use only one of the below listed	connection

•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 product incorporates copyright protection
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show,	technology that is protected by U.S. patents
broadcast on cable, play in public, or rent	and other intellectual property rights. Use of
copyrighted material without permission.	this copyright protection technology must be
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549;	authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
	home and other limited viewing uses only unless

ACCESSORIES
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
• To order accessories visit web site http://www.RCAav.com
Remote Control	x 1
2xAAA batteries	x 1
AV cable	x 1

Need more help?

is heard.

The disc does not play.

The DVD door cannot open.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened
	with alcohol.
•	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.
• Reset the unit, press the STANDBY/ON button to turn off the unit, wait for
	a few seconds, then restart the unit.

method for connecting to your TV.
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A. RCA AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS		AV cable
Use the Audio/Video cable (supplied). 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.	DRC279RE

6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936	otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
licensed for limited viewing uses only.
	engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.
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