user manual
DRC6318E
AVC Multimedia,
Markham, Ontario, L3R 1E3
http: //www.1800customersupport.com/RCA
Read these instructions before 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 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 safet y purpose of the polarized or grounding - type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning 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 power- supply 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.
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 owner’s
manual.
* SEE BOTTOM OF UNIT FOR GRAPHIC SYMBOLS *
WARNING:
Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power adapter and refer servicing to a qualified technician.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ON OR NEAR THIS UNIT.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER 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.
This product contains a low power laser device.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
On placement
•Do not use the unit in places that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.
•Place the unit on a flat and even surface.
•Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on carpeting.
•To avoid magnetizing, do not place the unit near speakers or magnets.
•Do not use this unit in direct sunlight or leave the unit in a closed automobile, etc., where it would be exposed to high temperatures above 104°F (40°C).
•No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the AC power adapter or the main unit.
•The apparatus should not be exposed to splashing or dripping liquids, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on apparatus.
On safety
•When connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter, 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 adapter.
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 allow the unit to dry before use.
Ventilation warning
•Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.
•Do not operate the unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Allow about 4 inches (10cm) of free space all around the unit for adequate ventilation.
Rating plate location
•The rating plate is located on the bottom of unit.
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 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 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.
Notes on copyright
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132 and 5,583,936 licensed for limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Disc formats | | | |
This unit can play | DVDs | Audio CDs | |
| [8cm/12cm disc] | [8cm/12cm disc] | Compatible |
Region management information
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.
Disc function or operation that is not available
When the symbol appears on the screen, it indicates 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.
Icons used on DVDs | | | | | Language selections for audio | |
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Sample lcons | | | | | Language selections for subtitles | |
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Note: | | | | | |
| | | | Screen aspect ratio | | | | |
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When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | Multiple camera angles | | | |
EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, | | | | | | | |
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but the graphic images will not be shown. | 1 | | | Region code indicator | | | | |
Title, chapter and tracks | | | | | | | | |
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• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the disc | | | Title1 | | | | Title2 | | |
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has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a | | Chapter1 | Chapter2 | Chapter3 | Chapter1 | Chapter2 |
separate “title”. “Chapters” are sections of titles. | | | | |
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• Audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. A “track” is usually | | | | | | | | | |
one song on an Audio CD. | | | | | | Track1 | Track2 | Track3 | Track4 | Track5 |
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.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Remote Control (with battery) | x 1 |
AC Power Adapter | x 1 |
Car Power Adapter | x 1 |
Remote control
Using the remote control
| • Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located | Remove the |
| on the unit. |
| PLASTIC sheet |
| • When using this unit in very bright light, the infrared |
| before USING the |
| REMOTE SENSOR may not work properly. |
| Remote Control. |
| • The recommended effective distance for remote operation |
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| is about 16 feet (5 meters). | |
To change remote battery | Battery replacement |
1. Open the battery door. | 2. Insert one CR2025 (3V) | When the battery becomes weak, |
| size battery. | the operating distance of the remote |
| | control will be greatly reduced and you |
| | will need to replace the battery. |
Note: If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the battery.
WARNING: Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. It may leak and/or explode.
WARNING: Batteries should 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.
Control reference guide
Unit | | | Remote control | | | | | | |
| | | | 1. | VIDEO MODE button | | VIDEO | | | | |
| | | | | Adjusts Brightness, | | MODE | | | MENU | 9 |
| | | | | 1 | | | | |
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| | | | | Panel Display and | 2 | PREV | | SEARCH | NEXT | |
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| | | | | Contrast of the LCD | 3 | GOTO | | STOP | PAUSE | |
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| | | | | screen. | | | | | | 11 |
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| | | | | | | | | | PLAY | |
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| | | | 2. | PREV button | | ENTER | | |
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| | | | | MEMORY | | ANGLE | DISPLAY | |
| | | | | Moves back through | 6 | M | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | AUDIO | |
| | | | | titles, chapters or | | | 2 | 3 | | |
| | | | | | | | | SUBTITLE/ | |
| | | | | tracks on a disc. | | | | | RETURN | |
| | | | | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | | |
| | | | 3. | / | S E A R C H | | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | |
| | | | | buttons | | | | | SETUP | | |
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| | | | | S E A R C H : F a s t | | | | | |
| | | | | | | A-B | DISC | | |
| | | | | | | | REPEAT | | |
| | | | | reverse playback. | | | | | | |
| | | | | S E A R C H : F a s t | | | | | | |
1. | LCD screen | | SEARCH button | | forward playback. | | | | | | |
2. DC IN 9V-12V jack | | Performs fast forward playback. | 4. | GOTO button | | | | | | |
3. AUDIO / VIDEO OUT jacks | | SEARCH button | | Skips directly to a location on a DVD. | | | | |
4. | CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch | | Performs fast reverse playback. | 5. | Cursor ( , | , , ) buttons | | | | | |
5. | VOL control | 8. | Disc door | | Moves between selections on a menu screen and adjust |
6. | Headphone jack | | Push to close the disc door. | | certain settings. | | | | | | |
7. | NEXT button | 9. | OPEN knob | | ENTER button | | | | | | |
| Advances chapters / tracks. | | Slide rightwards to open the disc door. | | Confirms selections on a menu screen. | | | |
| PREV button | 10. Remote sensor | 6. | MEMORY button | | | | | | |
| Goes back to the previous chapters / tracks. | | Receives the remote control unit signals. | | Sets titles/chapters/tracks in a favorite order. | | |
| PAUSE button | 11. ON indicator | 7. | Number (0 - 9) buttons | | | | | | |
| Pauses playback of a disc. Each time you press | 12. CHARGING indicator | | Use when creating programs or locating a title/chapter/ |
| the PAUSE button the picture advances one | | Charge the rechargeable battery before using | | track or specific time. | | | | | | |
| frame on a DVD. | | it for the first time. The normal charging time | 8. | REPEAT A-B button | | | | | | |
| PLAY button | | should be completed in approximately 4-5 hours. | | Performs point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD or CD. |
| Starts or resumes playback of a disc. | | The charging light will go out when the battery | | REPEAT DISC button | | | | | | |
| STOP button | | becomes fully charged. | | Repeats a DVD chapter or title. | | | | | |
| Stops playing a disc. | | | | Repeats a CD track or the whole disc. | | | | |
SETUP button
In DVD Stop Mode, displays the unit’s SETUP menu.
9. MENU button
Enters and exits the main DVD menu. NEXT button
Moves forward through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc.
STOP button Stops playing a disc. PLAY button
Starts or resumes playback of a disc. PAUSE button
Pauses playback. Press subsequently to advance frame by frame on a DVD.
12.DISPLAY button
Shows status information on the screen.
13.ANGLE button
Switches between multiple camera angles if applicable to the DVD.
14.AUDIO button
Select one of the audio sound tracks on a DVD (if more than one is available) or select the audio output mode on a CD.
15.SUBTITLE button
Select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD (if available). RETURN button
Returns to normal operation after using the SETUP menu of a DVD.
Power supply
A. Using the AC power adapter
The supplied AC power | 1 |
adapter operates on AC |
120V. | To AC power outlet |
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| AC power adapter |
Cautions: | 2 To DC IN 9V-12V Jack |
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•The AC power adapter included with this unit is for its use only. Do not use it with other equipment.
•When the unit is not going to be used for long time, disconnect the AC power adapter from the AC power outlet.
•When the AC power adapter is plugged in, the apparatus is not completely disconnected from the main power supply, even when the power is turned off.
Warning:
The AC/DC adapter is used as a disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the AC/DC adapter should be disconnected from the outlet completely.
Cautions:
•Use the provided 12V car power adapter only. Use with other car power adapters could damage the unit.
•The 12V car power adapter included with this unit is for its use only. Do not use it with other equipment.
•In the interest of traffic safety, do not operate this unit or view videos while driving a vehicle.
•Make sure the unit is securely fastened to prevent it from falling or flying through the air in the event of an accident.
•If the inside of the cigarette lighter socket is dirty with ashes or dust, the plug section may become hot due to poor contact. Be sure to clean the cigarette lighter socket before use.
•After use, disconnect the 12V car power adapter from both the unit and cigarette lighter socket.
C. Using the built-in battery
The unit has a built-in, non-replaceable, rechargeable battery. Charge the built-in battery before using it for the first time. The normal charging time should be completed within 4-5 hours. The charging light will go out when the built-in battery becomes fully charged.
To recharge the built-in battery
Warnings:
•The built-in battery can only be recharged when the unit is in CHARGE mode while using the AC power adapter.
•The built-in battery cannot be recharged when the unit is in ON mode.
•Do NOT recharge the built-in battery in a vehicle using the car power adapter.
•Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Notes:
•When the built-in battery power is low, "Battery Low" will display on the screen and the unit will stop playing.
•Recharge the built-in battery when you are ready to use it again.
•While using the built-in battery, the environmental temperature should be 41°F (5°C) to 95°F (35°C).
•To get the longest service life of the built-in battery, charge at indoor-temperature.
•The built-in battery in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 212oF (100oC), or incinerate.
•The unit should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
•When discarding the unit, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of such products must be strictly followed.
Connections
A. Connecting a TV
If your TV has audio/video inputs, you can connect the unit to your TV using standard Audio/Video cables.
TV
To AUDIO / VIDEO OUT jacks | WhiteRed |
White Red Yellow | |
Audio / Video cable | Yellow |
(not included) |
Watching a DVD on your TV
1.Turn on the unit.
2.Turn on the TV and follow the instructions included with it to play the DVD.