RCA DRC99370 user manual Important Safety Instructions

user manual

DRC99370

AVC Multimedia,

Markham, Ontario L3R 1E3

http: //www.RCAav.com

Read these instructions before using your new product for the first time.

Disc Formats

Safety Precautions

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
* SEE BOTTOM OF UNIT FOR GRAPHIC SYMBOLS *	maintenance (servicing) instructions in this
	owner’s manual.

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: Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power adapter and refer servicing to a qualified technician.

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 (or similar environments) 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.

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Accessories

Safety Precautions

•The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that 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.

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Control Reference Guide

Safety Precautions

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.

Important Safety Instructions

1.	Read these instructions.	receptacles, and the point where they exit from
2.	Keep these instructions.	the apparatus.
3.	Heed all warnings.	11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
4.	Follow all instructions.	the manufacturer.
5.	Do not use this apparatus near water.	12. Use only with a cart, stand,
6.	Clean only with a dry cloth.	t r i p o d , b r a c k e t , o r t a b l e
7.	Do not block the ventilation openings. Install in	specified by the manufacturer,
	accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.	or sold with the apparatus.
8.	Do not install near any heat sources such as	W h e n a c a r t i s u s e d, u s e
	radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus	caution when moving the
	(including amplifiers) that produce heat.	cart/apparatus combination to
9.	Do not defeat the safety purpose of a polarized	avoid injury from tip-over.
	or grounding - type plug. A polarized plug has	13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
	two blades with one wider than the other. A	when unused for long periods of time.
	grounding type plug has two blades and a third	14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
	grounding prong. The wide blade or the third	Servicing is required when the apparatus has
	prong are provided for your safety. If the provided	been damaged in any way, such as the AC power
	plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an	cord or plug is damaged, liquid has spilled
	electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.	or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on		apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
	or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience	does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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The unit can play back	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
Sample lcons		Language selections for subtitles
Note:
		Screen aspect ratio
When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD
		Multiple camera angles
EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played,
but the graphic images will not be shown.		Region code indicator
	1
Titles, Chapters and Tracks
• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the disc			Title1			Title2
has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a
			Chapter1	Chapter2	Chapter3	Chapter1	Chapter2
separate “title”. “Chapters” are 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

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.

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Power Supply

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.
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 or 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.

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Unit

1.LCD screen

2.DC IN 9V - 12V jack

3.AUDIO / VIDEO OUT jack

4.CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch

5.VOLUME control

Adjusts the volume.

6.Headphone jack

7. STOP button

Press to stop playing a disc. MENU button

Accesses DVD Disc Menu if DVD disc is currently playing.

Accesses Setup menu if disc is not playing.

button

Press to start or resume playback of a disc. Pressing during playback of a disc will cause playback to be paused.

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PREV button

Press to go back to the previous title / chapter / track.

In DVD Menu or Setup Menu, press to scroll left.

SEARCH button

Press to scroll up, press and hold to perform fast forward playback during CD playback. In DVD Menu, Setup Menu or JPG Menu, press o scroll up.

NEXT button

Press to advance titles / chapters / tracks.

In DVD Menu or Setup Menu, press to scroll right.

SEARCH button

Press to scroll down, press and hold to perform fast reverse playback during CD playback.

In DVD Menu, Setup Menu or JPG Menu, press to scroll down.

8.Disc Door

Push to close the disc door.

9.OPEN knob

Press the open knob to open the disc door.

10.Remote sensor

Senses the remote control's signals.

11.ON indicator

12.CHARGING indicator

Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time. Complete charging typically takes approximately 4-5 hours. The charging light will go out when the battery becomes fully charged.

Remote Control

1.

VIDEO MODE button

1

VIDEO

SETUP button

Adjust Brightness,

MODE

MENU

9

In Stop Mode, press to display the unit’s

Pa n e l D i s p l ay a n d

PREV

SEARCH

SETUP menu.

2

NEXT

10

Contrast of the LCD

3

9.

MENU button

GOTO

STOP

PAUSE

screen.

4

11

Enter and exit the main DVD Menu.

PLAY

2.

PREV button

5

MEMORY

ANGLE

DISPLAY

12

10.

NEXT button

ENTER

Move back through

6

M

13

Skip to next title, chapter or track on a

AUDIO

t i t l e s,

c h a p te r s o r

14

disc.

2

3

SUBTITLE/

tracks on a disc.

11.

STOP button

7

4

5

6

RETURN

15

S E A R C H

3.

/

7

8

9

0

Stop playing a disc.

buttons

SETUP

PLAY button

S E A R C H : F a s t

8

REPEAT

Start or resume playback of a disc.

A-B

DISC

reverse playback.

PAUSE button

S E A R C H : F a s t

Press once to pause playback . Press

forward playback.

subsequently to advance frame by frame

4.

GOTO button

on a DVD.

Skip directly to a location on a CD/DVD.

12. DISPLAY button

5.

Cursor (

, , , ) buttons

Show status information on the screen.

Move between selections on a menu screen and adjust

13. ANGLE button

certain settings.

Switch between multiple camera angles if

ENTER button

applicable to the DVD.

Confirm selections on a menu screen.

14. AUDIO button

6.

MEMORY button

Select one of the audio sound tracks on

Set titles/chapters in a favorite order.

a DVD (if more than one is available) or

7. Number (0 - 9) buttons

select the audio output mode on a CD.

Use when creating programs or locating a title/chapter/

15. SUBTITLE button

track or specific time.

Select one of the subtitle languages

8.

REPEAT A-B button

programmed on a DVD (if available).

Perform point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD or CD.

RETURN button

REPEAT DISC button

Return to normal operation after using the

Repeat a DVD chapter or title.

SETUP menu of a DVD.

Repeat a CD track or the whole disc.

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Connections

A. Using the AC Power Adapter
The supplied AC power	1
adapter operates on AC	To wall outlet
100-120V.
	AC power adapter	2 To DC IN 9V Jack
Cautions:

•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 wall 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 adaptor is used as disconnect device. The AC/DC adaptor of apparatus should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended used. To be completely disconnect the power input, the AC/DC adaptor of apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains.

B. Using the Car Power Adapter

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.

•When 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. Complete charging typically takes approximately 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.

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 watch video from external sources.

B. Using Headphones/Earphones

The 12V car power adapter allows the unit to be used

1

1 TooutletAC power

Turning on the Unit

1. Slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch on the left side of the unit to the ON

position.

•Turn down the volume before connecting, and then adjust

the level.

•When headphones/earphones are connected, no sound will

with vehicles that have a 12V, negative ground electrical system.

Warning:

Disconnect the car power adapter when not in use. Not for use in 24V vehicles.

To cigarette
lighter socket	2 To DC IN 9V Jack
Car power adapter

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AC power adapter

2 TojackDC IN 9V

3 Slide the switch to CHARGE

	Recharging is
Charging	5 completed when
4 light ON	charging light
	goes out
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2.	The start-up picture will appear on the screen.
3.	After use, slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch to the STANDBY (power off)
	position.

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be emitted from the unit's speaker.

Caution:

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

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Headphones/Earphones

(3.5mm diameter plug)

(not included)