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user manual
manual de usuario
DRC290
EN/E
It is important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.
Compatible discs
DVD regional code
This DVD Player is capable of playing
the following types of discs:
Your DVD player has
DVDs, Audio CDs, Video CDs, and CDs
been designed to
with mp3 files, WMA files (Windows
process regional
Media Audio), and JPEG files on them.
management
Before you put a disc in the player,
information that is stored on DVD discs.
make sure it is compatible.
The regional code for your player is 1
(The U.S., U.S. Territories and Canada).
You cannot play the following types of
Only DVD discs that have regional codes
discs: Laserdiscs, CD-I, CD-ROM
of 1 or ALL (for all regions) can be
(computer-only discs), DVD-ROM, or
played by your player.
discs recorded using other broadcast
standards (i.e., PAL or SECAM); CD-G
DVD copy protection
discs.
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected
Note: Some discs may not be compatible
by U.S. patents and other intellectual
due to laser pickup, recording formats,
property rights. Use of this copyright
and software used. Some technologies
protection technology must be
and methods used for mp3 file
authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
recording on CD-Rs can prevent optimal
and is intended for home and other
playback of these files on your DVD
limited consumer uses only unless
player by degrading the sound quality
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
and/or the ability of the player to read
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
the file.
prohibited.
General controls
Remote control
ZOOM To access the zoom function.
ANGLE To select the camera angle setting.
REPEAT To access the repeat playback function.
ON•OFF To turn the unit on and off (standby mode).
PROGRAM To access the program menu.
RANDOM To access the random playback function.
A-B To access the A-B repeat playback function.
HDMI To select the HDMI output resolution.
REVERSE To start accelerated play or slow motion in
reverse direction.
FORWARD To start accelerated play or slow motion in
forward direction.
SKIP
/
To go to the previous or next title, chapter or
track.
PAUSE To freeze frame and activate frame advance and
slow motion.
PLAY To start playback.
STOP To stop playback.
CLEAR To clear the entered items in a menu.
DISC MENU To access the disc menu (if there is one) and to
turn the PBC function (if available) on and off of a VCD.
To navigate through the menus.
OK To confirm a selection.
PREVIEW To access the preview or introscan functions.
SET UP To access the player menus.
0 - 9 Numeric input buttons. Numeric buttons 1-5 also
select the disc to play in the corresponding disc tray.
DISPLAY To access the information display.
AUDIO To change the dialog language or audio format.
SUBTITLE To select a subtitle language.
MUTE To mute and restore the audio output.
BOOKMARK To access the bookmark function.
TITLE MENU To access the title menu of the disc (if
available) and to access the PBC menu (if available) of a
VCD.
Advanced playback
Information display
The current status or setting on the
information display can be changed
The information display appears across
the top of the screen when you press
while reviewing:
DISPLAY during playback. Press the
Title, chapter, track, time display:
button repeatedly to cycle among the
When the information display is shown,
playback information.
press OK and then
to highlight the
desired item. Enter with the numeric
DVD information display:
input buttons the desired title, chapter,
title
chapter
time display
track or time value and then press OK
to go directly to the selected title,
TT
CH
chapter, track or time.
audio language
subtitles
camera angle e
Audio language, subtitles, camera
angle, play mode:
5 . 1CH
OFF
Press
to highlight the desired item
on the information display and then
play mode
bookmark
sleep timer
press
to select the desired setting.
Bookmark:
PLA
Press
to highlight bookmark on the
information display and then press OK
CD information display:
to access the bookmark menu. Refer to
track
time display
the bookmark section in the user
manual for details.
TRK
Sleep timer:
Press
to highlight sleep timer on the
play mode
bookmark
sleep timer
information display and then press OK
to select the time before the unit turns
PLA
off automatically.
VCD information display:
title
time display
TRK
PBC
play mode
bookmark
sleep timer
Player menus
DIV[X] VOD
Write down the registration number so
Discs are created differently.
that you can fill in the form on the
The DVD player cannot
website where you purchase your DivX
override some language
VOD files from. Refer to the section "To
preferences. If a disc's
rent (purchase) DivX®VOD files" in the
software was created to play the
user manual.
movie (title) in a perferred
language, the preference you set
Default
might be ignored. Also, if the
To return the unit's settings to the
language is not available on the
original factory settins.
disc you are playing, the disc's
default language will be chosen. If
Language setup menu
the disc was not created with
subtitles, you won't be able to use
TVG
the subtitle feature.
LANGUAGE SETUP
PLAYER MENU
Audio setup menu
AUDIO
SUBTITLES
DISC MENU
TVG
AUDIO SETUP
Player menu
DYNAMIC RANGE
To change the language of the player
menus, choose the language by
pressing
and then OK.
Audio
To change the dialog language, choose
Dynamic range
the language by pressing
and then
To monitor the audio track and control
OK.
the different sound levels via dynamic
compression. It minimizes sudden
Subtitles
volume increases such as when a
To change the subtitle language,
commercial starts.
choose the language by pressing
Press
to select a range and then
and then OK.
press OK.
Disc menu
To change the language of the disc
menu, choose the language by
pressing
and then OK.
More information
Handling and caring for discs
Cleaning
• Handle your discs with care. Hold
• Use a soft, dry, clean cloth.
the disc with your fingers at the
Regularly dust the vents at the back
edges or through the hole.
or sides.
• Insert the disc with the label facing
• Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol-
up (for a single-sided disc).
based products risks damaging the
• Place the disc properly into the tray
appliance.
in the allotted holder.
• Use a soft cloth to clean discs if
necessary, always wiping from the
centre to the edge.
• Always put discs back in their cases
after use and store in a vertical
position.
• Do not close the tray with two discs
in it or with a disc not sitting
correctly in the holder.
• Do not play cracked, chipped or
warped discs nor try to repair them
with adhesive tape or glue.
• Do not write on a disc.
• Do not move the player when a disc
is being played.
• Do not scratch discs or store them
in places exposed to direct sunlight,
high humidity or high
temperatures.
• Do not use aerosol cleaners,
benzene, anti-static liquids or any
other solvent for cleaning discs.
When cleaning, wipe gently with a
soft damp (water only) cloth from
the centre to the edge, avoiding
circular motions, which could cause
scratches and interference during
playback.
FCC information
Caution: FCC Regulations state that
unauthorized changes or modifications to
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
this equipment may void the user's
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
authority to operate it.
two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
For your records
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
In the event that service should be required,
cause undesired operation.
you may need both the model number and
the serial number. In the space below,
This device generates and uses radio
record the date and place of purchase, and
frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed
the serial number:
and used properly, this equipment may
Model No.
cause interference to radio and television
Remote Control No.
reception.
Date of Purchase
If this equipment does cause interference to
Place of Purchase
radio or television reception (which you can
Serial No.
determine by unplugging the unit), try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is,
the antenna for the radio or television
This DVD player has
that is "receiving" the interference).
earned the ENERGY STAR.
• Move the unit away from the
equipment that is receiving
interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall
outlet so that the unit and the
equipment receiving interference are
on different branch circuits.
CAUTION
If these measures do not eliminate the
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
interference, please consult your dealer or
DO NOT OPEN
an experienced radio/television technician
T H E
L I G H T N I N G
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
THE EXCLAMATION
FLASH AND ARROW-
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
POINT WITHIN THE
for additional suggestions.
HEAD WITHIN THE
D O N O T R E M O V E C O V E R
T R I A N G L E I S A
T R I A N G L E I S
A
( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -
WARNING
SIGN
W A R N I N G
S I G N
S E RV I C E A B L E PA R T S I N -
ALERTING YOU OF
In accordance with FCC requirements,
ALERTING YOU OF
S I D E . R E F E R S E RV I C I N G
I M P O R T A N T
changes or modifications not expressly
" D A N G E R O U S
I N S T R U C T I O N S
T O Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C E
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
PERSONNEL.
A C C O M PA N Y I N G
approved by Thomson Inc. could void the
THE PRODUCT.
T H E
P R O D U C T.
user's authority to operate this product.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
manufacture.
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Some of the following information may
1. Read these instructions.
not apply to your particular product;
2. Keep these instructions.
however, as with any electronic product,
3. Heed all warnings.
precautions should be observed during
4. Follow all instructions.
handling and use.
5. Do not use this apparatus near
Connections
DVD + TV
• To use your new DVD player, you must connect the unit to the TV with the
supplied Audio/Video cables (color coded red, white and yellow).
TV
Audio cable (White)
Video cable (Yellow)
Audio cable (Red)
GEFAHR EINES
ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGS
DVD
• Whenever you are connecting your system cables, turn off the
power and make certain that the power cord has been removed
from the wall outlet.
• If your television set only has one audio socket connect it to the
DVD player's left socket (white).
• If your TV does not have Audio and Video Input Jacks and only has
an RF jack, you need to connect an RF modulator (not provided).
Basic playback
Loading discs
• If the playback is completely
stopped for more than 30 minutes
Up to 5 discs can be loaded into the
without any user interaction, the
unit. You can load any kind of
unit will turn off automatically.
compatible disc in any combination
4. To play the disc loaded in another
(DVDs, CDs, VCDs). The unit will read
disc tray during playback, press 1, 2,
the data on the disc and play it
3, 4 or 5 (numeric buttons) on the
accordingly.
remote control to select the
1. Press
DISC 1/2/3/4/5 on the unit
corresponding disc tray. If the
to open the desired disc tray (For
selected tray is empty, there will be
example, press
DISC 1 to open
no response.
disc tray 1).
2. Place a disc gently onto the tray
Play and load simultaneously
with the disc's label facing up.
3. When you're finished loading the
1. Press
DISC 1/2/3/4/5 to open a
disc, press
DISC 1/2/3/4/5 to close
disc tray while a disc is playing in
the disc tray (For example, press
another disc tray.
DISC 1 to close disc tray 1).
2. Load or change discs.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to load discs in the
3. Press
DISC 1/2/3/4/5 again to
other disc trays.
close the tray.
Basic playback
1. Turn on the TV and tune to its
video input channel, if necessary.
2. After a disc is loaded (refer to the
above section). Playback starts
automatically. If a disc menu
appears, one of its options can be
selected to start playing the disc.
Highlight it with
and press
OK.
3. Press STOP to stop the playback.
The unit remembers the point
where the disc was stopped. If you
press PLAY, playback resumes from
this point. To stop playback
completely or to start again from
the beginning, press STOP twice.
• If the unit is left in the stop mode
for more than five minutes without
any user interaction, the screen
saver will activate.
HDMI
HDMI output
Connecting TV with DVI
If your TV or display device has a HDMI
input
input, you may use the HDMI interface
Please get a HDMI to DVI cable (not
output for the best quality picture. The
supplied) to connect your unit to a TV
HDMI connection transfers both the
or monitor with a DVI input jack.
video and audio streams as digital data
to your TV.
Since DVI connections do not
Make sure you set the HDMI setup
options in the player menu to best
carry audio, you will need to
connect the unit's AUDIO
match your TV. See "HDMI Setup" and
OUT jacks to your TV's audio input
"HDMI Audio" under "General Setup
Menu" for details.
jacks. You can also use one of the
digital audio output jacks to connect
Press HDMI to select the output
the unit to an audio receiver with
resolution that matches your TV.
digital input jacks.
DVI INPUT
TV
Audio cables
(red and white)
DVD
HDMI to DVI cable
(not supplied)
Player menus
Video setup menu
TV type
To choose a display option that affects
how a disc's content appears on your TV
TVG
screen.
VIDEO SETUP
• 4:3 PS (4:3 Standard) reproduces a
4:3 picture with some distortion.
VIDEO
TV TYPE
• 4:3 LB (4:3 Letterbox) gives best
BRIGHTNESS
reproduction of pictures recorded in
CONTRAST
HUE
this format (i.e., with horizontal
SATURATION
bands at the top and bottom of the
screen).
• 16:9 (16:9 Widescreen) reproduces
Video
16:9 format films in full, on a 16:9
To select the video format:
screen.
• Select "Interlace YUV" if your TV
uses the traditional technology
Brightness
known as interlace scan.
To adjust the video brightness level on a
• Select "PSCAN YPbPr" if your TV has
scale of 0 to 12.
progressive scan and you have
connected the COMPONENT OUT
Contrast
jacks to the COMPONENT IN jacks of
To adjust the video contrast level on a
the TV. Progressive scan gives you a
scale of 0 to 12.
sharper, cleaner picture.
Once progressive scan has been
Hue
activated, the picture will only be
To adjust the color hue level on a scale
visible on a progressive scan TV or
of -6 to +6.
monitor. If you have chosen this
option but do not have a
Saturation
progressive scan TV or monitor, a
To adjust the color saturation level on a
picture with incorrect color or no
scale of 0 to 12
color may result. Press and hold
CH+ on the front panel. The video
output will be restored to the
standard setting and picture will
once again be visible on a
conventional analog TV or monitor.
• Select "S-Video" if you have made
the S-video output connection with
your TV.
Warranty
Limited warranty (US)
limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.
What your warranty covers:
• This warranty gives you specific
• Defects in materials or
legal rights; you also may have
workmanship.
other rights that vary from state to
state.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days from date of purchase –
How to make a warranty claim:
Unit exchange, which includes parts
• Properly pack your unit. Include any
and labor.
cables, etc., which were originally
• 91 days to 1 year from date of
provided with the product. We
purchase – Unit exchange, which
recommend using the original
includes parts only; you pay the
carton and packing materials.
labor.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a
• The warranty for rental units begins
bill of sale or receipted invoice
with the first rental or 45 days from
which is evidence that the product
date of shipment to the rental firm,
is within the warranty period must
whichever comes first.
be presented to obtain warranty
service. For rental firms, proof of
What we will do:
first rental is also required.
During the initial 90 days:
• Also print your name and address
• Provide you with a new, or at our
and a description of the defect.
option, a refurbished unit. The
Send via standard UPS or its
exchange unit is under warranty for
equivalent to:
the remainder of the original
Thomson Inc., 11721 B Alameda
product's warranty period.
Avenue, Socorro, Texas 79927.
After the 90 days and within one year:
• Pay any charges billed to you by the
• Provide you with a new, or at our
Exchange Center for service not
option, a refurbished unit. The
covered by the warranty.
exchange unit is under warranty for
• Insure your shipment for loss or
the remainder of the original
damage. Thomson accepts no
product's warranty period. We will
liability in case of damage or loss
bill you a flat exchange charge to
enroute to Thomson.
replace a defective unit. This charge
• A new or refurberised unit will be
covers the labor cost for its repair.
shipped to you freight prepaid.
How state law relates to warranty:
What your warranty does not cover:
• Some states do not allow the
• Acts of nature, such as but not
exclusion nor limitation of incidental
limited to lightning damage.
or consequential damages, or
• Adjustment of customer controls.
limitations on how long an implied
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
warranty lasts, so the above
• A unit that has been modified or
water.
apparatus, the apparatus has been
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
exposed to rain or moisture, does
7. Do not block any ventilation
not operate normally, or has been
openings. Install in accordance with
dropped.
the manufacturer's instructions.
15.ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
8. Do not install near any heat sources
• WARNING – Apparatus shall not be
such as radiators, heat registers,
exposed to dripping of splashing
stoves, or other apparatus (including
and no objects filled with liquids,
amplifiers) that produce heat.
such as vases, shall be placed on the
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
apparatus.
the polarized or grounding-type
• Always leave sufficient space around
plug. A polarized plug has two
the product for ventilation. Do not
blades with one wider than the
place product in or on a bed, rug,
other. A grounding type plug has
in a bookcase or cabinet that may
two blades and a third grounding
prevent air flow through vent
prong. The wide blade or the third
openings.
prong is provided for your safety. If
• Do not place lighted candles,
the provided plug does not fit into
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
your outlet, consult an electrician
product.
for replacement of the obsolete
• Connect power cord only to AC
outlet.
power source as marked on the
10.Protect the power cord from being
product.
walked on or pinched particularly at
• Care should be taken so that objects
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
do not fall into the product.
the point where they exit from the
• Do not attempt to disassemble the
apparatus.
cabinet. This product does not
11.Only use attachments/accessories
contain customer serviceable
specified by the manufacturer.
components.
12.Use only with the cart,
16.IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON
stand, tripod, bracket, or
BATTERIES, adhere to the following
table specified by the
precautions:
manufacturer, or sold with
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if
the apparatus. When a
mixed with a different battery type,
cart is used, use caution when
if inserted incorrectly, or if all
moving the cart/apparatus
batteries are not replaced at the
combination to avoid injury from
same time.
tip-over.
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or
13.Unplug this apparatus during
explode if disposed of in fire or an
lightning storms or when unused
attempt is made to charge a battery
for long periods of time.
not intended to be recharged.
14.Refer all servicing to qualified
C. Discard leaky batteries immediately.
service personnel. Servicing is
Leaking batteries can cause skin
required when the apparatus has
burns or other personal injury.
been damaged in any way, such as
When discarding batteries, be sure
power-supply cord or plug is
to dispose of them in the proper
damaged, liquid has been spilled or
manner, according to your state/
objects have fallen into the
provincial and local regulations.
Connections
Other connection options
2. Coaxial/optical digital audio
output
There are several ways in which you can
Use one of these jacks to connect
incorporate your unit into an audio/
your DVD player to a Dolby Digital
video system. This depends on the
receiver or decoder. Some receivers
sockets and other appliances you have.
have either the Coaxial or Optical
Sound and image quality depend to a
type of digital audio input jack and
large extent on the types of connections
some have both. Under most
used.
conditions, coaxial and optical
connections work equally well – the
1. HDMI (High-Definition
only difference is the type of cable
Multimedia Interface) (video and
you connect to the jack.
audio outputs)
• If the unit is connected to a DTS
The HDMI jack provides optimum
receiver through DIGITAL OUT and
picture quality. This jack gives you
DTS track is selected, there will be
an uncompressed digital interface
no sound.
that carries both video and audio
• When connecting the optical audio
data by way of an integrated mini-
digital cable, remove the protection
plug cable.
cap from the connector and connect
• Make sure you set the HDMI Setup
it firmly. Keep the protection cap
option in the menu system to the
and always reattach the cap when
resolution setting that most closely
the connector is not in use, to keep
matches your TV.
it dustfree.
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
(HDMI cable not supplied)
(Coaxial and optical cables not
supplied)
Advanced playback
Accelerated play
Repeat playback
During playback, press REPEAT
During playback, press REVERSE or
FORWARD one or more times to vary
repeatedly to select a repeat playback
mode:
the speed and direction of the
accelerated play. Press PLAY to resume
• For DVDs: Off, Chapter repeat, Title
repeat
the normal playback.
• For CDs: All tracks repeat, Track
Pause
repeat
During playback, press PAUSE once to
A-B repeat playback
freeze frame. Press PLAY to resume the
1. To repeat a segment between two
normal playback.
points (A and B), press A-B at the
Frame advance
beginning of the segment you want
to repeat during playback.
1. During playback, press PAUSE twice.
2. Allow the disc to play to the end of
FRAME is displayed.
the segment or press FORWARD to
2. Press FORWARD to move forward
advance to the end point (B).
one frame at a time.
3. Press A-B at the end of the
3. Press PLAY to resume the normal
segment. The segment plays
playback.
repeatedly.
4. Press A-B once more to resume the
Slow motion
normal playback.
1. During playback, press PAUSE once.
Random playback (audio CD,
PAUSE is displayed.
2. Press REVERSE (except VCD) or
mp3/wma disc)
FORWARD a number of times to
1. Press RANDOM after loading a disc.
vary the speed.
The random playback will start until
3. Press PLAY to resume the normal
all the tracks on the current disc
playback.
have been randomly played.
2. Press RANDOM to cancel the
Changing chapter/track
random mode.
During playback, press SKIP
/
to
go immediately to the previous or next
chapter, or to the previous or next track.
mp3, wma & jpeg files
• mp3/WMA is an audio file format
the files and subfolders contained in
which compresses recorded music.
the same folder. The unit then plays
The main advantage of the mp3/
the contents of the folders at the
WMA format is that CD-quality
same level as the folder containing
music tracks can be stored on a
the file selected at the start.
personal computer in user friendly
• jpeg file: the unit starts the slide
compressed files.
show with the jpeg file you have
• jpeg files are image files. Make sure
selected, then displays all the jpeg
that they have a resolution of less
files in the same folder, then all the
than 2 megapixels.
jpeg files in the subfolders located
in the same folder. You can set the
Playback
amount of time a picture remains
on the screen in the General Setup
Before inserting a disc, check that it is
menu.
compatible with the unit.
• During playback, press SKIP
/
1. The folders on the disc will be listed
to go to the previous or next file.
in numerical order on the left side
3. Press STOP to stop the playback.
of the screen. When you highlight a
4. To go back to the folder list, press
folder, the list of songs or pictures
when the playback is stopped.
in the folder are listed in numerical
order on the right side of the
Repeat playback
screen. Press
to select a folder
and then OK to see the folder's
While the disc is playing, press REPEAT
contents.
repeatedly to select a repeat playback
mode:
Current file name
• Repeat One, Repeat Directory,
Repeat All, Repeat Off.
• mp3/WMA files and jpeg
files cannot playback
simultaneously.
• The time taken for the
contents of the disc to be displayed
varies according to the size and
number of jpeg files on the disc. If
Folders
Files within the
nothing is displayed after a few
current folder
minutes, the file sizes may be too
large. Reduce the files' resolution
2. Press
to select a file and then OK
and write another disc.
to start the playback.
• mp3/WMA file: the unit begins
playing the selected file, then all
Player menus
TVG setup menu
of the menu. After you have
activated TVG, more settings can be
defined.
TVG
TVG Mode
TVGUARDIAN
You can select various levels of offensive
TVG MODE
language filtering.
HELL/DAMN
RELIGIOUS
• Off: no filtering
SEXUAL
• Tolerant: filters only the most
CC MODE
CC CHANNEL
offensive foul language
TVG HELP
• Moderate: increased standards for
language filtering
TV Guardian (TVG) filters out
• Strict: filters out all common
objectionable language by monitoring
offensive language
the closed captioning (CC) information
contained on the DVD.
Word Subset Filtering
It also offers various levels of filtering
In addition to the main TV Guardian
and is easily adjustable with simple on-
Modes listed above, you can turn
screen menus.
certain word subsets on or off according
to your preferences.
TV Guardian service provided by
• Hell/Damn: filters out variations of
Principle Solutions. Service sold
"Damn" and "Hell".
separately.
• Religious: filters out reference to
deity. (To watch religious
Activating TVG
programming, turn this word subset
1. Power on the unit, the following
off)
dialog shows, "Start using your
• Sexual: filters sexually explicit
TVGuardian foul language filter
language.
today! Press SETUP and select
TVGuardian to enable filter." This
CC Mode
message will be displayed five times.
• Off
2. Press SETUP, select "TVG" and then
• On Mute (Default): Captions are
press OK. A registration menu
displayed when audio is muted.
appears. After purchasing the TVG
• Continuous: Captions are displayed
license, you will be provided with a
continuously.
5-digit activation code. Input the
activation code in this setup menu
with the numeric input buttons on
the remote control. Press OK to
confirm. When activation is
successful, a message "TVG
ACTIVATED..." shows at the bottom
Warranty
incorporated into other products or
arising out of any breach of any
is used for institutional or other
express or implied warranty on
commercial purposes.
this product. This disclaimer of
• Batteries.
warranties and limited warranty
• Units purchased or serviced outside
are governed by the laws of the
the U.S.A.
state of Indiana. Except to the
• Shipping damage if the unit was
extent prohibited by applicable
not packed and shipped in the
law, any implied warranty of
manner prescribed by
merchantability or fitness for a
Thomson.Product Registration:
particular purpose on this
• Please complete the online Product
product is limited to the
Registration on
applicable warranty period set
www.rcaaudiovideo.com or
forth above.
complete and mail the Product
Registration Card packed with your
If you purchased your product outside
unit. It will make it easier to contact
the United States:
you should it ever be necessary. The
• This warranty does not apply.
return of the card is not required
Contact your dealer for warranty
for warranty coverage.
information.
Limitation of Warranty:
Service calls which do not involve
• The warranty stated above is
defective materials or workmanship are
the only warranty applicable to
not covered by this warranty. Costs of
this product. All other
such service calls are the sole
warranties, express or implied
responsibility of the purchaser.
(including all implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose) are here
by disclaimed. No verbal or
written information given by
THOMSON INC., its agents or
employees shall create a
guaranty or in any way increase
the scope of this warranty.
• Repair or replacement as
provided under this warranty is
the exclusive remedy of the
consumer. THOMSON INC. shall
not be liable for incidental or
consequential damages resulting
from the use of this product or
Important information
Technical specifications
This appliance is designed for
continuous use. Switching off the DVD
Product: DVD Player
player to stand-by mode does not
Brand: RCA
disconnect it from the mains supply. To
Model: DRC290
completely isolate the equipment,
Power Supply: 120V~60Hz
remove the plug from the mains socket
Power consumption: 15 Watts
as some components remain connected
to the electrical supply. The plug shall
Service information
remain readily operable.
This product should be serviced only by
those specially trained in appropriate
Cautions
servicing techniques. For instructions on
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE
how to obtain service, refer to the
OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
warranty included in this Guide.
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
This symbol indicates that this
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
product incorporates double
EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND
insulation between hazardous
DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER
mains voltage and user
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
accessible parts.
Any battery shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
CLASS 1
LASER
PRODUCT
Connections
3. Component video outputs (Y,
Connections
Video quality
Pb, Pr) (YUV)
The Y, Pb, Pr sockets deliver an
HDMI
optimum image quality due to the
Best (digital signal,
carries both audio
separation of the video signal into
and video signals)
three separate components. To
obtain the best image quality
Component
Best (analog signal,
possible, use very high quality cables
for connections. Your dealer can
(Y, Pb, Pr)
carries video signal
only)
provide YUV cables that are sold
together and come in the standard
S-Video
color codes (red, green and blue)
Better
used for these types of sockets and
Video
Good
cables.
(yellow jack)
• If you use the Component sockets Y,
Pb, Pr (also called YUV), you must
configure the output video signal so
4. S-Video output
that these sockets deliver either an
The S-Video jack provides better
interlaced YUV signal (component
interlaced) or a progressive PS signal
picture quality than a video jack
(sometimes labeled VIDEO and
(component progressive) (refer to
color-coded yellow on TVs) because
the Video setup menu). Do not
forget to also connect the audio
S-Video keeps the color part of the
picture separate from the black and
cables, because Component cables
white part of the picture. An S-
only transmit images, and not
sound.
Video cable is required for
connection with a TV.
• Remember to connect the left and
right audio cables or coaxial audio
cable because S-Video cable carries
only the picture signal, not the
sound.
(YUV cables not supplied)
S-VIDEO
(S-Video cable not supplied)
Advanced playback
Program playback
Audio & subtitle settings
To program the playback order of a
• Some discs have several audio or
disc:
subtitle settings for different
1. When playback is stopped, press
languages or different audio
PROGRAM. The Program menu
formats.
appears.
• To change the audio or subtitle
2. Press the numeric input buttons to
setting during playback, press
enter the title and/or chapter
AUDIO (for audio) or SUBTITLE (for
subtitle) to select one of the
number (for DVD), folder and track
number (for mp3/wma or jpeg disc)
available setting. This option is only
or track number (for VCD and
available if the disc offers a number
of audio or subtitle settings.
Audio CD). Press
to move to
another input space.
• For VCD playback, press AUDIO for
3. Repeat step 2 as often as necessary.
audio channel selection: mono left,
4. Press
to select "PLAY" and
mono right or stereo.
then press OK. Items are played in
Angle setting (DVD)
the order of the program list.
Playback stops once all items have
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the
been played.
angle setting (if available on the DVD
5. Press STOP to stop the program
disc).
playback.
• The program list remains until the
Zoom (DVD, VCD & jpeg disc)
disc is removed from the player.
1. During playback, press ZOOM. Each
Press PROGRAM to review the
time the button is pressed, the
items in the program list during the
picture is further zoomed in or out
program playback.
while stepping through all the
zoom levels and return to normal
picture size.
2. To see other parts of the picture
while the picture is zoomed in,
press
to shift picture in the
selected direction.
DivX files
• Your player is an Official DivX
Certified™ product that plays
If you cannot play a DivX
DivX®5, DivX®4, DivX®3, and
VOD file recorded on a CD-
DivX®VOD video content, in
R disc after downloading it,
compliance with DivX Certified™
the rental period allocated
technical requirements.
during purchasing from the
website may have expired. It is also
DivX subtitles
possible that the recorded file is
In order to display proper subtitles in
not compatible with your player
because of different versions or
some Eastern European languages, you
incorrect download
need to select the correct character set.
parameters.The parameters used
when copying to CD-R may be
During DivX file playback, press
another reason for this. Since it is
TITLE MENU repeatedly to choose a
character set: Czech, Slovak, Hungarian,
not possible here to supply all the
information, parameters and
Polish or Default (for Western European
advice relating to the use of DivX
languages).
VOD files, we recommend that you
To rent (purchase) DivX®VOD
visit specialist websites such as
files
www.divx.com/vod.
DivX VOD files are downloaded after
paying a rental from certain commercial
websites. Prior to downloading a VOD
you need to input the registration
number of your DVD player on the
purchase form on the site.
Go to the DIV[X] VOD menu under the
General Setup menu to check the
number. Write down this VOD 8-
character registration number so that
you can fill in the form on the website
you purchase your DivX VOD files from.
Player menus
CC Channel
TVG help
To use the TVG captioning features
Select this option and press OK to enter
while watching a DVD Movie, your
the Setup Help of TVG Menu to look for
television must be capable of displaying
more information on TV Channel
closed captions. Make sure that your TV
Selection and TVG Website address.
CC is set to "CC1" or "CC2" (Close
Press OK to exit this option.
caption on channel 1 or 2), and that the
CC channel on your DVD player is set to
"CC1" or "CC2" respectively (CC2 is the
default setting)
Troubleshooting tips
You can correct most problems you have
Disc won't play
with your product by consulting the
• Insert a disc with the label side
Troubleshooting list that follows.
facing up.
• Check the type of disc you put into
Player won't work or no power
the disc tray. Refer to Compatible
• Try unplugging the AC power cord,
Disc section.
wait two minutes, and plug it back
• Make sure the regional code of the
in.
disc is Region No.1.
The remote control does not work
Forgot password
• Remember to point the remote
• Enter 9688 in the password menu to
control at the front of your player
clear the memory. Keep this master
(towards the infrared remote
password out of the reach of
sensor). Make sure there are no
children. Refer to "General Setup"
objects between the remote and the
for details.
player.
• Maybe the batteries in the remote
Lock/Unlock DVD player
are weak, dead, or installed
• When playback is stopped, press and
incorrectly. Replace the batteries
hold STOP on the unit's front and
and make sure the polarity of the
then press MENU on the remote
terminals (+ and –) is correct.
control.
• Operate the remote control at a
distance of no more than 20 feet.
IMPORTADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de México,
S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
EXPORTER
Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976
©2007 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
www.rcaaudiovideo.com
Printed in China / Impreso en China
Important information
Ventilation
This device is protected by U.S.patent numbers
You must adequately ventilate the
4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448 and
6,516,132 and other intellectual property rights.
product. Make sure there is adequate
The use of Macrovision's copy protection
space around the unit to provide proper
technology in the device must be authorized by
air flow for ventilation. See diagram.
Macrovision and is intended for home and other
limited pay-per-view uses only, unless otherwise
The ventilation should not be impeded
authorized in writing by Macrovision. Reverse
by covering the ventilation opening
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
with items, such as newspaper, table-
cloths, curtains,etc.
HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interlace
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
7 cm
7 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol
• Do not use your system immediately
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
after transporting it from a cold
Windows Media and the Windows logo are
place to a warm place, as
trademarks or registered trademarks of
condensation may cause the system
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
to malfunction.
or other countries.
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the
player. Do not use damaged,
warped, or cracked discs.
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which
is located inside the disc
compartment. To keep dust from
collecting on the pick-up lens, do
not leave the compartment door
open for an extended period of
time. If the lens becomes dirty, clean
it with a soft brush, or use an air
blower brush designed for camera
lenses.
General controls
Main unit
1
2
3
4
5
1. ON/STANDBY To turn the unit on or off (standby mode)
2. Disc compartment door
3.
DISC 1/2/3/4/5 To open or close the corresponding disc tray
SKIP To skip to the next disc tray
4. The display
5. STOP To stop the playback
PLAY/PAUSE To start or pause the playback
CH– SKIP CH+ To go to the previous or next title, chapter or track on a disc
Display
Disc tray status shows on the top left of the display. Disc icon lights when correspond-
ing disc tray is loaded, and flashes for the current disc tray.
Remote control
Insert two AA batteries, matching the polarity inside
the battery compartment.
Notes:
• Do not mix different types of batteries or new and
old batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner,
according to federal, state, and local regulations.
Advanced playback
Bookmark
Preview
Mark a point on the disc for starting
The preview feature shows the summary
playback quickly from that location. The
of the disc content on the screen.`
bookmarks are stored as long as the disc
1. During playback, press PREVIEW to
remains in the unit and the unit remains
display the summary of the current
turned on.
title (DVD) or current track (VCD) as
1. Press BOOKMARK to show the
9 thumbnails.
bookmark menu during playback.
• If PREVIEW is pressed when the
2. Press
to select a free bookmark
playback is stopped, only the first
and then press OK to create a
title (DVD) or track (VCD) of the disc
bookmark at the point you press
can be previewed.
OK.
• For VCD, press SKIP
/
to
3. Repeat step 2 to create more
select the previous or next track for
bookmarks.
preview.
4. Press
to select a created
• To exit the preview menu, press
bookmark and then press PLAY to
PREVIEW again.
start playback of the selected
2. Input the thumbnail number with
bookmark.
the numeric input buttons and then
5. Press
to select an unwanted
press OK to start playback from the
bookmark and then press CLEAR to
selected part of the disc.
clear the unwanted bookmark.
Introscan (audio CDs)
Press PREVIEW to start listening to the
first few seconds of each track on an
audio CD. Press the button again to
cancel the function.
Accessing disc menu
At anytime during playback, press DISC
MENU to access the DVD's menu. Press
TITLE MENU to access DVD's title menu
(if available).
Accessing PBC menu (VCD)
• Press TITLE MENU to access the PBC
menu if it is available.
• Press DISC MENU repeatedly to
select the PBC mode (if available on
the disc) on or off.
Player menus
Navigating the player menus
To cancel the password:
1. Select "UNLOCK" from the
1. Press SET UP to display the player's
password menu and then press OK.
main menu.
2. Use the numeric input buttons to
2. Press
to select a menu icon,
input the four-digit password and
3. Press
to select one of the
then press OK.
available options under a menu
icon.
Ratings
4. Press to access the submenu
• Rating feature disables playback of
and
to select an option.
certain DVDs based on their ratings
5. Press OK to confirm your selection.
from 1 (most restrictive) to 8 (least
6. Press to return to a previous menu.
restrictive). DVDs that are rated
7. Press SETUP to exit from the player
above the level you set will not play
menus.
until the correct password is
entered.
General setup menu
• If a password has been set, you
cannot change the rating without
TVG
entering the correct password.
GENERAL SETUP
To change the rating level:
1. Press
to select the rating level.
PASSWORD
RATING
2. Press OK and then enter the four-
SLIDE TIME
HDMI OUTPUT
digit password and then press OK.
HDMI AUDIO
DIVX[R] VOD
DEFAULT
Slide time
To define the viewing time for each
Password
jpeg picture during a slideshow.
This option allows you to set or change
the password for changing the rating
HDMI output
level. Password is not defined until you
To change the HDMI output resolution
set it.
that best matches your TV. Refer to your
TV user manual on the highest
To set the password:
resolution your TV supports.
1. Select "LOCK" from the password
menu and then press OK.
HDMI audio
2. Use the numeric input buttons to
To change the HDMI audio mode. Select
create a four-digit password. If a
"SPDIF" if your TV systems is with built-
password has already been created,
in 5.1 channel digital audio decorder or
the correct old password must be
"PCM" if your TV supports 2 channel
entered before creating the new
digital audio output.
password.
Troubleshooting tips
Play starts, but then stops
• With a DVD: there are no subtitles.
immediately
Read the disc jacket to see if
• The disc is dirty. Clean it.
subtitles are available on that disc.
• Condensation has formed. Allow
Choose subtitles in a language that
player to dry out.
suits you if possible.
• If the player's setup menus are not
Picture format does not match the
displayed in the language you want,
screen format.
check that your language is among
• The picture format is adjustable,
those listed in the menu language
refer to the GENERAL SETUP menu
menu. If necessary, choose another
section. Some discs dictate the
language.
format, in which case no adjustment
is possible.
"INVALID KEY" appears on the
screen
Picture is distorted
• The action cannot be completed at
• The disc might be damaged. Try
this time for one of the following
another disc.
reasons: the disc's software restricts
• When using the FORWARD or
it; the disc's software doesn't
REVERSE buttons, it is normal for
support that feature (e.g., angles);
some distortion while scanning.
the feature is not available at the
• Make sure you've selected the
moment; you've requested a title or
correct option for the VIDEO OUT
chapter number that is out of
feature.
range.
Sound problems
Ratings problems
• If a TV is used, check whether the
• If you forget your password, go to
sound is muted or turned down
"Forget Password" information in
low.
this section.
• You may need to readjust the
• The default language for dialogs
settings in the AUDIO menu.
and subtitles may be preset by the
• Sound is muted during still, frame
DVD.
advance, or slow-motion play.
Menu problems
• With a DVD: the disc menus are not
displayed in your language. Read
the disc jacket to see what
languages are available on that disc.
Choose one that suits you, if
possible.
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