RCA DRC300i remote control, control reference guide, SETUP and connections, Safety Precautions

Use an audio cable (not supplied), connect the left/right AUDIO OUT jacks on your unit to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY

remote control

control reference guide

SETUP and connections

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
	infrared REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

To Change Remote Batteries

1. Open the battery door.

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.

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/

may not work properly.

• The recommended effective distance

for remote operation is about 16 feet (5

meters).

Battery Replacement

2. Insert two AAA size batteries.

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

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2			16
4	3	18	17
6	5	20	19
7	8		21

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 below listed connection method for connecting to your TV.

A. RCA AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS	2. Use the S-video cable (not supplied).
1. Use the Audio/Video cable (supplied).	If the TV has a S Video input, connect
Connect the VIDEO OUT and left/right	the unit with an S video cable. When
AUDIO OUT jacks on the unit to the	using an S-Video cable, do not connect
VIDEO IN and left/right AUDIO IN jacks	the yellow video cable and component
on your TV.	video cables (Y/PB/PR).

User manual

DRC300i

Safety Precautions

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

apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Portable Cart Warning

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning

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.

WARNING:

• Do not dispose of the battery in fire or it

may explode or leak.

	the audio output mode on an audio CD.
4.	ANGLE Button
	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.
	Press to rotate JPG files in iPod mode.
6.	DISPLAY Button

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11			23
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14			26
			27
15			28

TV

yellow white red

AV cable (included)

DRC300i

TV

white red

Audio cable

S-video(red and white) cable

DRC300i

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.

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

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

• 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

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

yellow

red white

red white

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.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is

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 performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous

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.

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.

replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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

19. RETURN Button

Press to return to the normal operation

after using the SETUP button.

Press to return to the previous menu in

iPod mode.

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN TV

intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the

radiation exposure.

Disc Formats troubleshooting guide

Clear input selections and cancel certain

20. TITLE Button

Press to open the title menu screen.

white red

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

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.

The unit can playback:

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

SYMPTOM	CAUSE (AND REMEDY)
No power.	•	Ensure the AC power cord is connected.
	•	The unit is not turned on.

	playback functions.
	Press to select iPod’s “Remote UI mode”
	or “Extended Interface mode”.
10.	PLAY Button
	Press to start playback.
11.	STOP Button

21.	MENU Button
	Press to open and close the DVD’s
	menu.
22.	HDMI Button
	Press to change the video output

Audio cable Using a component video cable (not supplied), (red and white)

connect the Y VIDEO OUT jack (green plug)

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	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
correspond to the region number of this unit, it	of titles.
cannot play that disc.	• Audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. A

The remote control does not function.

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

• 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.

	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

	signals.
23.	PAUSE Button
	Press to pause playback, frame
	advance.
24.	SEARCH Button
	Fast forward playback.
25.	NEXT Button
	Press to move forward through titles,

on your unit to the Y VIDEO IN jack on your	DRC300i
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.

Component video cable (green/blue/red)

green	e
	blu	red
red	white

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

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

•	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.

15. A-B REPEAT Button

Press to perform point-to-point repeat

playback on a DVD or CD.

chapters or tracks on a disc.

26. SLOW Button

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

16. SOURCE Button

Press to perform slow forward playback

For TVs that support it, HDMI can provide

• Press the HDMI button on the remote

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

• When connecting or disconnecting the AC

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 generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

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 of DVDs. Certain functions may not be available on some

No picture or abnormal color.

• 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.

	Selects input sources.
17.	SUBTITLE Button
	Press to select one of the subtitle
	languages programmed on a DVD.
18.	ZOOM Button
	Zoom in an image.

	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.
	Press to repeat single track or whole CD.
	Press to repeat songs/albums from your
	iPod.

the best quality audio and video output (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 the HDMI cable (not included), connect the HDMI OUT jack on your unit

control to change output signals as

below:

480p (progressive)

720p (progressive)

1080I (interlace)

1080p (progressive)

Notes:

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.

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.

DVDs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the DVD.

Icons Used on DVDs

Sample lcons

Language selections for audio

Language selections for subtitles

Screen aspect ratio

Multiple camera angles

Region code indicator

Note:

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

HDMI TV.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

The disc does not play.

• 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.
•	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.

Unit
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1. STANDBY/ON Button	5.	DISPLAY LENS
Turn the unit on or put it in standby		Display units information.
mode.	6.	OPEN/CLOSE Button

to the HDMI IN jack on your TV or HDMI- compatible display.

•When using the HDMI cable, do not connect to other analog video outputs.

•Set an output signal from the HDMI terminal of the DVD player in accordance with your TV’s input signal.

•When using HDMI cable, set the HDMI

Audio to PCM.

•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.

•If you have a HDMI (with HDCP) equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable.

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

On Condensation

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the

Note: When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be

• 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.

2. Power Indicator Opens or closes the tray.

CONNECTING TO OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (AMPLIFIER)

• When left in a heated room where it is warm

and damp, water droplets or condensation

may form inside the unit. When there is

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

played, but the graphic images will not be shown.

The DVD door cannot open.

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

a few seconds, then restart the unit.

Indicator On: The unit is in standby	7.	PLAY Button
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.

A. ANALOGUE CONNECTION

Using an audio/video cable, connect the left/ right AUDIO OUT jack on your unit to the

B. DIGITAL CONNECTION

Using a coaxial digital audio cable (not included), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Opens or closes the tray by pressing the	9. iPod dock door
OPEN/CLOSE button.	Push to open the iPod dock.

4.REMOTE SENSOR

Receives the remote control unit signals.

AUDIO IN jack on your other source.

ANALOGUE CONNECTION

Amplifier of

stereo system, etc.

AUDIO IN

jack on your unit to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on your other source.

DIGITAL CONNECTION

Audio equipment with digital audio input jack

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

•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

WARNING	disconnected the 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

6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936	home and other limited viewing uses only unless
	otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
licensed for limited viewing uses only.
	engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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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.

ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

• To order accessories visit web site http://www.1800customersupport.com/RCA

Remote Control .	......................................................................................................... x 1
2xAAA batteries	x 1
AV cable	x 1
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• 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.

•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	11		13
10.	VIDEO OUT jack						14.	LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO OUT jacks
11.	OPTICAL OUT jack						15.	COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
12.	HDMI OUT jack						16.	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
13.	S-VIDEO jack							(Y, PB & PR)
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white red

Audio cable
(red and white)	Coaxial Digital
DRC300i	Audio cable
	DRC300i
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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