
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
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2. | STANDBY/ON Button | ||||||||||||
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3. | AUDIO 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 below listed connection method for connecting to your TV.
A. RCA AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS | 2. Use the |
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 |
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
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apparatus combination to avoid injury from
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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AV cable (included)
DRC300i
TV
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Audio 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 |
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red | white |
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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 |
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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
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
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the unit | |
• Use the remote near the unit. |
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• 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. |
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• The system is in pause mode. Press the | PLAY button to return to |
normal play mode. |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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TV, the PB VIDEO OUT jack (blue plug) on |
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your unit to the PB VIDEO IN jack on your TV |
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and the PR VIDEO OUT jack (red plug) on |
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your unit to the PR VIDEO IN jack on your TV |
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to view the highest quality picture playback. |
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Component video cable (green/blue/red)
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blu | red | |
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The symbol for Class | This product | |
contains a low power | ||
II (Double Insulation) | ||
laser device. | ||
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| “track” is usually one song on an Audio |
The region number of this unit is 1. | CD. |
• | The unit is in | PLAY |
| button to return to normal play mode. |
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• | Make sure the AUDIO output is correct. |
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Press to perform |
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,
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. |
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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 | ||||
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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
On Condensation
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on |
a circuit different from that to which the |
Note: When playing back a
• 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
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
‘Dolby’ and the | 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
•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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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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