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DRC300i
SAFETY PRECAUTIoNS
Caution Marking and rating plate was located
WARNING: THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE
at 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
RISK oF ELECTRIC SHoCK
APPARATUS.
Do NoT oPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
USE
OF
CONTROLS
OR
ADJUSTMENTS
OR
PERFORMANCE
OF
The lightning flash with an arrowhead
PROCEDURES
OTHER
THAN
THOSE
symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is
SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
intended to alert the user to the presence of
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY
IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY
magnitude to cause an electric shock.
WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
The exclamation point within the equilateral
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
triangle is intended to alert the user to
DO NOT PLACE ANY HEATING OR COOKING
the presence of important operating and
APPARATUS BENEATH THIS UNIT.
maintenance (servicing) instructions in this
user manual.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT
CAUTION
OF POWER OUTLET, THEN FULLY INSERT.
I
NVISIbLE LASER RADIATIoN WHEN
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
oPEN AND INTERLoCKS DEFEATED.
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
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
• The ventilation should not be impeded
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
by covering the ventilation openings with
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
items such as newspaper, table-cloths,
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
curtains, etc.
interference in a residential installation.
On Safety
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
• When connecting or disconnecting the AC
installed and used in accordance with the
power cord, grip the plug and not the cord
instructions, may cause harmful interference
itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and
to radio communications. However, there is
create a hazard.
no guarantee that interference will not occur
• When you are not going to use the unit for
in a particular installation. If this equipment
a long period of time, disconnect the AC
does cause harmful interference to radio or
power cord.
television reception, which can be determined
• No naked flame sources such as lighted
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
candles should be placed on the AC power
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
cord and the unit.
by one or more of the following measures:
• Leave a minimum of 10 cm around the
– Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving
apparatus for ventilation.
antenna.
• Attention
should
be
drawn
to
the
– Increase the separation between the
environmental aspects of battery disposal.
equipment and receiver.
• Use of apparatus in moderate climates.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on
On Condensation
a circuit different from that to which the
• When left in a heated room where it is warm
receiver is connected.
and damp, water droplets or condensation
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
may form inside the unit. When there is
radio/TV technician for help.
condensation inside the unit, the unit may
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to
not function normally. Let the unit stand for
ensure compliance with the Class FCC limits.
1 to 2 hours before turning the power on,
Warning:
Changes or modifications to this
or gradually heat the room and let the unit
unit not expressly approved by the party
dry before use.
responsible for compliance could void the
Rating Plate Location
user's authority to operate the equipment.
• The rating plate is located on the rear 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
WARNING
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
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549;
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
licensed for limited viewing uses only.
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
11.Only
use
attachments/accessories
2. Keep these instructions.
specified 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
plug has two blades and a third grounding
of 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
way, such as the AC power cord or plug is
the 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
Audio CDs
[8cm/12cm disc]
[8cm/12cm disc]
Compatible
Region Management Information
Title, Chapter and Tracks
This unit is designed and manufactured
• DVDs are divided into "titles" and
"chapters". If the disc has more than
to respond to the Region Management
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
"track" is usually one song on an Audio
The region number of this unit is 1.
CD.
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
Note:
provided with the DVD.
Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on
a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded
Icons Used on DVDs
on them, but some do not.
Sample lcons
Language selections for audio
Notes on Unauthorized Discs
Language selections for subtitles
You may not be able to play some DVDs
Screen aspect ratio
on this unit, particularly if they were
purchased from outside your geographic
Multiple camera angles
area or made for business purposes.
Region code indicator
Note: When playing back a CD-G (Graphics)
or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be
played, but the graphic images will not be
shown.
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.1800customersupport.com/RCA
Remote Control .......................................................................................................... x 1
2xAAA batteries .......................................................................................................... x 1
AV cable ...................................................................................................................... x 1
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REmoTE CoNTRoL
Using the Remote Control
To Change Remote Batteries
• 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.
Notes:
• 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
• Do not dispose of the battery in fire or it
corrosion.
may explode or leak.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
• When discarding batteries, environmental
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
problems must be considered and local
rules or laws governing the disposal of
CAUTION:
these batteries must be strictly followed.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
TRoUbLESHooTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
CAUSE (AND REMEDY)
No power.
• Ensure the AC power cord is connected.
• The unit is not turned on.
The
remote
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the unit
control does not
• Use the remote near the unit.
function.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit.
• Replace the batteries in the remote with new one.
No sound or only
• Make sure that you select ON mode.
PLAY button to return to
a very low-level
• The system is in pause mode. Press the
normal play mode.
sound is heard.
• 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
unit.
abnormal color.
• 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
HDMI TV.
• 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.
Severe
hum
or
• Check the connections.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened
noise is heard.
with alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
The disc does not
• There is no disc inside. ("No Disc" appears on the screen).
play.
• Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down.
• 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.
The
DVD
door
• Reset the unit, press the STANDBY/ON button to turn off the unit, wait for
cannot open.
a few seconds, then restart the unit.
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.
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CoNTRoL REFERENCE GUIDE
Remote Control
1
1.
OPEN/CLOSE Button
2
16
Press to open or close the disc tray.
3
17
2.
STANDBY/ON Button
4
18
Press to turn on the unit or put it in
5
19
standby mode
6
20
3.
AUDIO Button
7
21
Press to select one of the audio sound
8
tracks programmed on a DVD or to select
the audio output mode on an audio CD.
9
4.
ANGLE Button
22
10
Press to switch the camera angle of the
11
23
video presentation when scenes with
12
24
multiple camera angles are recorded on
13
25
a DVD.
26
5.
MEMORY Button
14
27
Press to create programs.
Press to rotate JPG files in iPod mode.
6.
DISPLAY Button
15
28
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
Press to highlight selections on a menu
19. RETURN Button
screen and adjust certain settings.
Press to return to the normal operation
OK Button
after using the SETUP button.
Press to confirm selections on a menu
Press to return to the previous menu in
screen.
iPod mode.
9.
CLEAR Button
20. TITLE Button
Clear input selections and cancel certain
Press to open the title menu screen.
playback functions.
21. MENU Button
Press to select iPod's "Remote UI mode"
Press to open and close the DVD's
or "Extended Interface mode".
menu.
10.
PLAY Button
22. HDMI Button
Press to start playback.
Press to change the video output
11.
STOP Button
signals.
Press to stop playback.
23.
PAUSE Button
12.
SEARCH Button
Press
to
pause
playback,
frame
Fast reverse playback.
advance.
13.
REV Button
24.
SEARCH Button
Press to move backwards through titles,
Fast forward playback.
chapters or tracks on a disc.
25.
NEXT Button
14. Number (0-9) Buttons
Press to move forward through titles,
15. A-B REPEAT Button
chapters or tracks on a disc.
Press to perform point-to-point repeat
26. SLOW Button
playback on a DVD or CD.
Press to perform slow forward playback
16. SOURCE Button
of DVDs.
Selects input sources.
27. GOTO Button
17. SUBTITLE Button
Press to skip directly to a specific location
Press to select one of the subtitle
on a DVD.
languages programmed on a DVD.
28. DISC REPEAT Button
18. ZOOM Button
Press to repeat chapter or title of a DVD.
Zoom in an image.
Press to repeat single track or whole CD.
Press to repeat songs/albums from your
iPod.
Unit
1
2
3
4
5
9
6 7 8
1.
STANDBY/ON Button
5.
DISPLAY LENS
Turn the unit on or put it in standby
Display units information.
mode.
6.
OPEN/CLOSE Button
2.
Power Indicator
Opens or closes the tray.
7.
PLAY Button
Indicator On: The unit is in standby
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.
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.
10
12
14 15 16
11
13
To wall outlet
10. VIDEO OUT jack
14. LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO OUT jacks
11. OPTICAL OUT jack
15. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
12. HDMI OUT jack
16. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
13. S-VIDEO jack
(Y, P
& P
)
B
R
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SETUP AND CoNNECTIoNS
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 S-video cable (not supplied).
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 S-Video cable, do not connect
the yellow video cable and component
VIDEO IN and left/right AUDIO IN jacks
video cables (Y/P
/P
).
on your TV.
B
R
TV
TV
Audio cable
S-video
(red and white)
cable
AV cable (included)
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B. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (DVD)
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
TV
Some TVs or monitors are equipped with
component video inputs.
Use an audio cable (not supplied), connect
the left/right AUDIO OUT jacks on your unit to
Component
the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV.
video cable
Audio cable
(green/blue/red)
(red and white)
Using a component video cable (not supplied),
connect the Y VIDEO OUT jack (green plug)
DRC300i
on your unit to the Y VIDEO IN jack on your
TV, the P
VIDEO OUT jack (blue plug) on
B
your unit to the P
VIDEO IN jack on your TV
B
and the P
VIDEO OUT jack (red plug) on
R
your unit to the P
VIDEO IN jack on your TV
R
to view the highest quality picture playback.
C. CONNECTING TO A DISPLAY (Using a HDMI cable)
For TVs that support it, HDMI can provide
• Press the HDMI button on the remote
the best quality audio and video output
control to change output signals as
(depending on media source), and so is
below:
the preferred connection type. The HDMI
cable incorporates both audio and video
480p (progressive)
signals, so you will have just one cable
720p (progressive)
running from the unit to your TV.
1080I (interlace)
1080p (progressive)
Using the HDMI cable (not included),
connect the HDMI OUT jack on your unit
Notes:
to the HDMI IN jack on your TV or HDMI-
• Refer to your owner's manual to the
compatible display.
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.
• When using the HDMI cable, do not
• If you have a HDMI (with HDCP)
connect to other analog video outputs.
equipped monitor or display, you can
• Set an output signal from the HDMI
connect it to this player using a HDMI
terminal of the DVD player in accordance
cable.
with your TV's input signal.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
• When using HDMI cable, set the HDMI
Multimedia
Interface
are
trademarks
or
Audio to PCM.
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/
Using a coaxial digital audio cable (not
right AUDIO OUT jack on your unit to the
included), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN jack on your other source.
jack on 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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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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