RCA DRC97283 important safety instructions Installation Guide, Connections, Sound System

Important Safety Instructions

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 safety 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.

remote control

Using the Remote Control

•Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the

unit. The remote controls are color-coded. Use the remote control	Remove the PLASTIC
with the player that has the color mark corresponding to the	sheet before using the
button color of the remote control.	Remote Control.
• When using this unit in very bright light, the infrared REMOTE
SENSOR may not work properly.

•The maximum effective distance for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters).

TO CHANGE REMOTE BATTERY
1. Open the battery door.	2. Insert one CR2025 (3V) size battery.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the battery becomes weak, 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.

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C. Using the Car Power Splitter

The 12V car power splitter allows the units to be used with vehicles that have a 12V, negative ground electrical system.

Car Power Splitter

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To the cigarette lighter socket

2	To DC IN 9V-	2	To DC IN 9V-
	12V jack		12V jack

Cautions:

•Use the provided 12V car power adapter/splitter only. Use with other car power adapters/splitters could damage the unit.

•The 12V car power adapter/splitter included with this unit are for its use only. Do not use them 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/splitter from both the unit and cigarette lighter socket.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

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 power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 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.

WARNING: Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or it may leak and/or explode.

WARNING: 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 equivalent type.

1)	Button
	Press the button to open the front panel, press the
	inside disc switch to open the disc door.
2)	STANDBY Indicator
	When the STANDBY / ON switch is slided to STANDBY
	position, the red light will illuminate.

PAUSE button the picture advances one frame on a DVD. Press the PLAY button to resume playback.

7) STOP Button Stops playing a disc.

8)PLAY Button

Starts or resumes playback of a disc.

Turning on the unit

1.Slide the STANDBY / ON switch on the top of the unit to the ON position.

2.The DVD logo (start-up picture) will appear on the screen.

3.After use, slide the STANDBY / ON switch to the STANDBY (power off) position.

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.

control REFERENCE GUIDE

Remote Control

3)	SEARCH Button
	Performs fast reverse playback.
	SEARCH Button
	Performs fast forward playback.
4)	PREV Button
	Goes back to current or previous chapters/tracks.
	NEXT Button
	Advances chapters/tracks.
5)	Flip Button

Flips the screen image.

6) PAUSE Button

Pauses playback of a disc. Each time you press the

9)LCD Screen

10)Remote Sensor

Receives the remote control signal.

11)Headphone Jack

12)VOLUME Control Adjusts the volume.

13)Standby/On Switch

14)AUDIO & VIDEO IN / OUT Jacks

15)AV IN / DVD Switch

16)DC IN 9V-12V Jack

CONNECTIONS

A. Connecting both Units to Watch one DVD

You can watch the same DVD on the both units at the same time.

Black	Audio/Video Cable	Black
	(included)

SAFETY WARNING!

•This unit should never be used by the vehicle's driver or left unsecured in the vehicle while driving.

•If this unit is being used in your vehicle, be sure that it is secured or held safely, and does not

obstruct any safety device, including air bags or seat belts.

•All passengers should wear seat belts when using this unit in a moving vehicle.

•If in doubt, please contact your vehicle manufacturer for further advice.

Limited Warranty

AVC MULTIMEDIA (“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product.

Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available

When the symbol 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.

power supply

A. Using the AC Power Adapter

The supplied AC power adapter operates on AC 100-120V ~50/60Hz.

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One Year Parts & Labor Warranty

AVC products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and products, at AVC’s sole discretion.

During a period of one year from the effective warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the United States, you must first call

Icons Used on DVDs	Language selections for audio
Sample lcons
	Language selections for subtitles
Note:
	Screen aspect ratio
When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the
	Multiple camera angles

AC Power Adapter

1

Watching the same DVD on both units

1.Turn on the units. Slide the AV IN / DVD switch on the unit in which the DVD disc is loaded to DVD position. (Control DVD playback with this unit and its remote control.)

2.Slide the AV IN / DVD switch on the other unit to AV IN position.

our Customer Support Center at 1-800-506-5746 or 1-877-252-6873, during the hours listed in the box below. The determination of service will be made by AVC Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center for one year from the effective warranty date. Such replacement parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship the unit

audio portion will be played, but the graphic images will not
be shown.	Region code indicator
Title, Chapter and Tracks
• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the disc has more than	Title1			Title2
one movie on it, each movie would be a separate “title”. “Chapters” are	Chapter1	Chapter2	Chapter3	Chapter1	Chapter2
sections of titles.
• 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

1)	VIDEO MODE Button
	Adjusts Brigntness, Contrast, Color or View Mode of
	the LCD screen.
2)	PREV Button
	Goes back to current or previous chapters/tracks.
3)	/ SEARCH Buttons
	SEARCH: Fast reverse playback.
	SEARCH: Fast forward playback.
4)	GOTO Button
	Skips directly to a location on a DVD or a CD.
5)	Cursor ( , , , ) Buttons
	Use to move between selections on a menu screen

9)	SUBTITLE Button
	Selects 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.
10)	AUDIO Button
	Selects one of the audio sound tracks programmed on
	a DVD or select the audio output mode on an Audio
	CD.
11)	ANGLE Button
	Switches between multiple camera angles when the

To AC outlet

2 To DC IN 9V-

12V jack

Cautions:

B. Using Headphones / Earphones

•Turn down the volume before connecting, and then adjust the level.

•When headphones/earphones are connected, no sound will be emitted from the unit's speaker.

Caution: Avoid listening to sound at levels which may be harmful to your ears.

Headphones / Earphones

(3.5mm diameter plug)

to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.

Packaging and Shipping Instruction

When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by AVC.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Responsibility

(1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase.

(2) These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the U.S.A. or Canada.

(3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product or parts which have been

lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in

violation of instructions provided with the product, or to product which has been altered or modified without authorization

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.

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 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.

and adjust certain settings.

ENTER Button

Confirms selections on a menu screen.

6) MEMORY Button

In STOP mode, sets titles/chapters in a favorite order.

7) Number (0 - 9) Buttons

Use when creating programs and locating a title/

chapter or specific time.

8) REPEAT A-B Button

Performs point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD or

CD.

REPEAT DISC Button

Repeats a DVD chapter or title.

Repeats a CD track or the entire disc.

SETUP Button

Opens and closes the SETUP menu while in stop

mode.

	DVD you are playing has been programmed with
	multiple camera angles.
12)	DISPLAY Button
	Shows status information on the screen.
13)	STOP Button
	Stops playing a disc.
	PLAY Button
	Starts or resumes playback of a disc.
	PAUSE Button
	Pauses playback of a disc. Each time you press the
	PAUSE button the picture advances one frame on a
	DVD. Press the PLAY button to resume playback.
14)	NEXT Button
	Advances chapters/tracks.
15)	MENU Button
	Opens and closes the DVD menu.

•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 power adapter is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended used. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the AC power adapter should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

B. Using the Car Power Adapter

The 12V car power adapter allows the unit to be used with vehicles that have a 12V, negative ground electrical system.

FOR DESKTOP USE

You can flip up the display for desk-top or table-top viewing.

INSTALLING IN A VEHICLE

of AVC, or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.

Out of Warranty

In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please contact our Customer

Support Center at 1-800-506-5746, 1-877-252-6873 or www.RCAav.com

Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9am–7pm, Friday: 9am–5pm, Saturday: 9am–NOON Eastern time.

Important: You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the return of product to our Product Returns Center.

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall AVC be liable for consequential or incidental damages.

No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or any state thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase.

ACCESSORIES
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
• To order accessories visit website http://www.RCAav.com
Remote Control (with battery)	x 2
AC Power Adapter	x 2
Car Power Adapter	x 1
Car Power Splitter	x 1
Mounting Strap	x 2
Audio/Video Cable	x 1

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The included remote controls have different color keys to identify which unit they operate.

The remote control with green keys operates the unit which has green mark on the front of the unit. The remote control with blue keys operates the unit which has blue mark on the front of the unit.

WARNING:	1 Car Power Adapter
Disconnect the car power
adapter when not in use. Not
for use in 24V vehicles.
	To the cigarette lighter socket

2 To DC IN 9V-

12V jack

Use the supplied mounting straps to install the units on the back of the vehicle's headrests. Tightly wrap the mounting straps around the headrest.

Mounting Strap Mounting Strap

This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary, from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, when an action may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you.

For more information on other products and services, please visit our web site at

www.RCAav.com

Important: Also keep your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase.

Model no	Product name
Type of set
Serial no	Invoice no
Date purchased	Dealer name

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