RCA DRC288SU User Manual

User manual
DRC288SU
It is important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time.
saFety Precautions
Caution Marking and rating plate was located at
WARNING: THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE
rear enclosure of the apparatus.
EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
CAUTION THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON APPARATUS.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
PERSONNEL.
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN
The lightning flash with an arrowhead
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
magnitude to cause an electric shock.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
The exclamation point within the equilateral
DO NOT PLACE ANY HEATING OR COOKING
triangle is intended to alert the user to
APPARATUS BENEATH THIS UNIT.
the presence of important operating and
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
maintenance (servicing) instructions in this
user manual. MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF
POWER OUTLET, THEN FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
I NVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
This product
The symbol for Class
contains a low power
II (Double Insulation)
laser device.
On Placement FCC Statements
• Do not use the unit in places that are NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid. found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
• The ventilation should not be impeded by device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
covering the ventilation openings with items These limits are designed to provide reasonable
such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, protection against harmful interference in a
etc. residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
On Safety
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
• When connecting or disconnecting the AC
the instructions, may cause harmful interference
power cord, grip the plug and not the cord
to radio communications. However, there is no
itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
create a hazard.
particular installation. If this equipment does
• When you are not going to use the unit for a
cause harmful interference to radio or television
long period of time, disconnect the AC power
reception, which can be determined by turning
cord.
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
• No naked flame sources such as lighted
to try to correct the interference by one or more
candles should be placed on the AC power
of the following measures:
cord and the unit.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Leave a minimum of 10cm around the
apparatus for ventilation. – Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
aspects of battery disposal.
circuit different from that to which the receiver
• Use of apparatus in moderate climates.
is connected.
On Condensation
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
• When left in a heated room where it is warm
TV technician for help.
and damp, water droplets or condensation
Warning:
Changes or modifications to this unit
may form inside the unit. When there is
not expressly approved by the party responsible
condensation inside the unit, the unit may
for compliance could void the user's authority to
not function normally. Let the unit stand for
operate the equipment.
1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or
gradually heat the room and let the unit dry
before use.
This unit has earned the ENERGY
Rating Plate Location STAR.
• The rating plate is located on the back of unit.
• 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 disconnected the
apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected
WARNING
from the mains socket outlet completely.
Notes on Copyright
This item incorporates copy protection technology
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, that is protected by U.S. patents and other
broadcast on cable, play in public, or rent intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation.
copyrighted material without permission. Reverse engineering and disassembly are
prohibited.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
2. Keep these instructions. by the manufacturer.
3. Heed all warnings. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
4. Follow all instructions. or table specified by the manufacturer, or
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
6. Clean only with a dry cloth. used, use caution when moving the cart/
7. Do not block any of the ventilation apparatus combination to avoid injury from
openings. Install in accordance with the tip-over.
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
Portable Cart Warning
polarized or grounding - type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
wider than the other. A grounding type storms or when unused for long periods of
plug has two blades and a third grounding time.
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service
provided for your safety. When the provided personnel. Servicing is required when
plug does not fit into your AC power outlet, the apparatus has been damaged in any
consult an electrician for replacement of the way, such as the AC power cord or plug is
obsolete outlet. damaged, liquid has spilled or objects have
10. Protect the AC power cord from being fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
convenience receptacles, and the point operate normally, or has been dropped.
where they exit from the apparatus.
Disc Formats
The unit can playback:
DVDs
Compatible
[8cm/12cm disc]
Audio CDs
[8cm/12cm disc]
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 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.
Icons Used on DVDs
Sample lcons
Notes on Unauthorized Discs
You may not be able to play some DVDs on
Language selections for audio this unit, particularly if they were purchased
from outside your geographic area or made
Language selections for subtitles
for business purposes.
Screen aspect ratio
Note: When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or
Multiple camera angles
CD EXTRA disc, the 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 one movie on it, each
movie would be a separate "title". "Chapters" are
sections of titles.
• Audio CDs are divided into "tracks". A "track" is
usually one song on an Audio CD.
Note:
Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on
them, but some do not.
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.
accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
• To order accessories, visit web site http://www.RCAav.com
Remote Control .......................................................................................................... x 1
2xAAA batteries .......................................................................................................... x 1
AV cable ..................................................................................................................... x 1
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remote control
To Change Remote Batteries
Using the Remote Control
• Point the remote control at the REMOTE
1. Open the battery door.
SENSOR located on the unit.
• When using this unit in very bright light, the
infrared REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR may
not work properly.
• The recommended effective distance
for remote operation is about 16 feet (5
meters).
2. Insert two AAA size batteries.
Battery Replacement
When the batteries become weak, the operating
distance of the remote control will be greatly
reduced and you will need to replace the
batteries.
Note:
• If the remote control is not going to be used
for a long time, remove the batteries to
WARNING:
avoid damage caused by battery leakage
corrosion. • Do not dispose of the battery in fire or it may
explode or leak.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
• When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and local heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
rules or laws governing the disposal of these
batteries must be strictly followed.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix replaced. Replace only with the same or
ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC), or
equivalent type.
rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc) batteries.
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.
• 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.
troubleshooting guiDe
SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY)
No power. • Ensure the AC power cord is connected.
• The unit is not turned on.
The remote control • Remove any obstacles between the remote and the unit
does not function. • 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.
No sound or only a • Make sure that you select ON mode.
very low-level sound • The system is in pause mode. Press the PLAY button to return to
is heard. normal play mode.
• 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.
• Make sure the audio cable is connected securely.
No picture or • The region number of the disc doesn't match the region number of this
abnormal color. 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.
• Check connection between HDMI TV and the unit.
No output on your
• Replace the HDMI cable with a better one. Bad HDMI cable can cause
HDMI TV.
data lost.
• Press HDMI key on remote handset several times to toggle among
different HD OUTPUT.
Severe hum or noise • Check the connections.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened
is heard.
with alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
The disc does not • There is no disc inside. ("No Disc" appears on the screen).
• Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down.
play.
• Clean the disc.
• The unit and disc region number are incompatible.
• 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.
• Ensure that the video file has been converted to DivX format using the
Video file won't play
on device DivX Plus Player on your PC or MAC.
• Not all video files are encoded to allow for playback on DivX Certified®
products.
• Some video files may have been encoded with errors.
• Reset the unit, press the STANDBY/ON button to turn off the unit, wait for
The DVD door
a few seconds, then restart the unit.
cannot open.
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control reFerence guiDe
Unit
1 2 3 5 9 10
Front Panel
4 6 7 8
Rear Panel
12 14 15
To wall outlet 11 13
1. DISC TRAY 7. PLAY Button
Opens or closes the tray by pressing the Starts or resumes playback of a disc.
OPEN/CLOSE button. 8. SOURCE Button
2. REMOTE SENSOR Selects input sources.
Receives the remote control unit signals. 9. SD card slot
3. DISPLAY WINDOW 10. USB port
Display units information. 11. OPTICAL OUT jack
4. Power Indicator 12. HDMI OUT jack
Indicator Off: The unit is turned on. 13. VIDEO OUT jack
Indicator On: The unit is in standby mode. 14. DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT jack
5. ON/STANDBY Button 15. LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO OUT jacks
Turns the unit on or puts it in standby
mode.
6. OPEN/CLOSE Button
Opens or closes the tray.
Remote Control
1
1. OPEN/CLOSE Button
Press to open or close the disc tray.
2 16
2. STANDBY/ON Button
Press to turn on the unit or put it in standby 3
17
4
mode 18
5 19
3. AUDIO Button
6
20
Press to select one of the audio sound
tracks programmed on a DVD or to select
7
21
the audio output mode on an audio CD.
8
4. ANGLE Button
Press to switch the camera angle of the
9
22
video presentation when scenes with 10
multiple camera angles are recorded on a
11
23
DVD. 12
24
13
5. MEMORY Button 25
Press to create programs. 26
6. DISPLAY Button
14 27
Press to change disc status information
displayed on the TV screen.
7. SETUP Button 15
28
Press to open or close the SETUP menu
screen
8. CURSOR ( , , , ) Button
Press to highlight selections on a menu
screen and adjust certain settings.
OK Button 20. TITLE Button
Press to confirm selections on a menu Press to open the title menu screen.
screen. 21. MENU Button
9. CLEAR Button Press to open or close the DVD's menu.
Clear input selections and cancel certain 22. HDMI Button (for HDMI connection only)
playback functions. Press once to view current HDMI output
10. PLAY Button
resolution. Press repeatedly to change
Press to start playback. resolution (Auto, 480P, 720P, 1080i, or
11. STOP Button 1080P).
Press to stop playback. 23. PAUSE Button
12. SEARCH Button Press to pause playback, frame advance.
Fast reverse playback. 24. SEARCH Button
13. REV Button Fast forward playback.
Press to move backwards through titles, 25. NEXT Button
chapters or tracks on a disc. Press to move forward through titles,
14. Number (0-9) Buttons chapters or tracks on a disc.
15. A-B REPEAT Button 26. SLOW Button
Press to perform point-to-point repeat Press to perform slow forward playback of
playback on a DVD or CD. DVDs.
16. SOURCE Button 27. GOTO Button
Selects input sources. Press to skip directly to a specific location
17. SUBTITLE Button on a DVD.
Press to select one of the subtitle languages 28. DISC REPEAT Button
programmed on a DVD. Press to repeat chapter or title of a DVD.
18. ZOOM Button Press to repeat single track or whole CD.
Zoom in an image.
19. RETURN Button
Press to return to normal operation after
using SETUP or go to DISC MENU if
available.
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setuP anD connections
TV
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.
AV cable
A. RCA AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS
Use the Audio/Video cable (included).
Connect the VIDEO OUT and left/right
AUDIO OUT jacks on the unit to the VIDEO DRC279RE
IN and left/right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV.
B. CONNECTING TO A DISPLAY (Using a • Set an output signal from the HDMI terminal
HDMI cable) of the DVD player in accordance with your
TV's input signal
For TVs that support it, HDMI can provide the • When using HDMI cable, set the "Digital
best quality audio and video output (depending
Out" menu under "Audio" menu to be "PCM
on media source), and so is the preferred (STEREO)"
connection type. The HDMI cable incorporates • Press the HDMI button on the remote control
both audio and video signals, so you will have to change output signals as below:
just one cable running from the unit to your TV. 480p (progressive)
Using the HDMI cable (not included), connect
720p (progressive)
the HDMI OUT jack on your unit to the HDMI IN 1080I (interlace)
jack on your TV or HDMI-compatible display. 1080p (progressive)
Note:
• 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.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI licensing LLC.
CONNECTING TO OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (AMPLIFIER)
A. ANALOGUE CONNECTION B. DIGITAL CONNECTION
Using an audio/video cable, connect the left/right Using a coaxial digital audio cable (not included),
AUDIO OUT jack on your unit to the AUDIO IN connect the DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack on
jack on your other source. your unit to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on your
other source.
ANALOGUE CONNECTION
DIGITAL CONNECTION
Amplifier of
stereo system, etc. Audio equipment with
digital audio input jack
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
Audio cable
(red and white)
Coaxial Digital
Audio cable
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Note:
• 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.
USING USB PORT
You can connect a USB flash driveS (not included) to the USB port on the unit to play DivX ® movies
as well as picture files.
• Plug the USB flash drive into the USB port on the unit.
• Press SOURCE button to select USB mode.
For operation of file playback on the USB flash drive, please refer to the section "PLAYING DivX ®
VIDEO OR PICTURE FILES".
Note:
• It is recommended USB flash drive is plugged when the unit is in STANDBY mode.
• It does not support USB harddisk mass storage device, multi-card reader and other USB computer
peripheral.
• It only supports USB flash drive (FAT32/16 max. capacity 32G bytes, video bitrate is 7Mbps).
• Make sure your USB flash drive or SD card is FAT16/FAT32 file system. All other file system will
not be supported.
USING SD CARD SLOT
You can connect a Secure Digital (SD) card (not included) to the memory card slot on the unit to play
DivX movies as well as picture files.
• Plug the SD card fully into the memory card slot on the unit until it clicks.
• Press SOURCE button to change to memory card mode. It reads the information of the SD card and
playing the picture and/or sound files.
For operation of playing files on the SD card, please refer to the section "PLAYING DivX ® VIDEO OR
PICTURE FILES".
Note:
• It is recommended the SD card is plugged when the unit is in STANDBY mode.
• If the SD card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go fully into the slot. Do not apply force when
inserting the SD card.
• To remove the SD card, push the CD card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger, the lock
is released and the SD card is pushed out.
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