RCA DRC300i DVD Player User Manual


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A. ANALOGUE CONNECTION
Using an audio/video cable, connect the left/
right AUDIO OUT jack on your unit to the
AUDIO IN jack on your other source.
B. DIGITAL CONNECTION
Using a coaxial digital audio cable (not
included), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jack on your unit to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN
jack on your other source.
1. OPEN/CLOSE Button
Press to open or close the disc tray.
2. STANDBY/ON Button
Press to turn on the unit or put it in
standby mode
3. AUDIO Button
Press to select one of the audio sound
tracks programmed on a DVD or to select
the audio output mode on an audio CD.
4. ANGLE Button
Press to switch the camera angle of the
video presentation when scenes with
multiple camera angles are recorded on
a DVD.
5. MEMORY Button
Press to create programs.
 PresstorotateJPGlesiniPodmode.
6. DISPLAY Button
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
screen and adjust certain settings.
OK Button
Press to conrm selections on a menu
screen.
9. CLEAR Button
Clear input selections and cancel certain
playback functions.
 PresstoselectiPod’s“RemoteUImode”
or“ExtendedInterfacemode”.
10. PLAY Button
Press to start playback.
11. STOP Button
Press to stop playback.
12. SEARCH Button
Fast reverse playback.
13. REV Button
Press to move backwards through titles,
chapters or tracks on a disc.
14. Number (0-9) Buttons
15. A-B REPEAT Button
Press to perform point-to-point repeat
playback on a DVD or CD.
16. SOURCE Button
Selects input sources.
17. SUBTITLE Button
Press to select one of the subtitle
languages programmed on a DVD.
18. ZOOM Button
Zoom in an image.
19. RETURN Button
Press to return to the normal operation
after using the SETUP button.
Press to return to the previous menu in
iPod mode.
20. TITLE Button
Press to open the title menu screen.
21. MENU Button
Press to open and close the DVD’s
menu.
22. HDMI Button
Press to change the video output
signals.
23. PAUSE Button
Press to pause playback, frame
advance.
24. SEARCH Button
Fast forward playback.
25. NEXT Button
Press to move forward through titles,
chapters or tracks on a disc.
26. SLOW Button
Press to perform slow forward playback
of DVDs.
27. GOTO Button
Press to skip directly to a specic location
on a DVD.
28. DISC REPEAT Button
Press to repeat chapter or title of a DVD.
Press to repeat single track or whole CD.
Press to
repeat
songs/albums from your
iPod.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8.Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuch
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding - type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is
provided for your safety. When the provided
plug does not t into your AC power outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10.Protect the AC power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11.Only use attachments/accessories
specied by the manufacturer.
12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14.Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as the AC power cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
DISC FORMATS
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 specic 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
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.
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.
The unit can playback:
Language selections for audio
Language selections for subtitles
Screen aspect ratio
Multiple camera angles
Region code indicator
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
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
• PointtheremotecontrolattheREMOTE
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).
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
avoid damage caused by battery leakage
corrosion.
• Whendiscardingbatteries,environmental
problems must be considered and local
rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be strictly followed.
WARNING:
• Donotdisposeofthebatteryinreorit
may explode or leak.
• Batteriesshallnotbeexposedtoexcessive
heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
REMOTE CONTROL
DVDs
[8cm/12cmdisc]
Audio CDs
[8cm/12cmdisc]
Compatible
Unit
1
16
17
19
21
22
23
25
24
20
18
26
27
28
2
4
6
7
9
11
13
12
10
8
5
3
14
15
132459
678
To wall outlet
10
11
12
13
14 15 16
1. STANDBY/ON Button
Turn the unit on or put it in standby
mode.
2. Power Indicator
Indicator On: The unit is in standby
mode.
Indicator Off: The unit is turned on.
3. DISC TRAY
Opens or closes the tray by pressing the
OPEN/CLOSE button.
4. REMOTE SENSOR
Receives the remote control unit signals.
5. DISPLAY LENS
Display units information.
6. OPEN/CLOSE Button
Opens or closes the tray.
7. PLAY Button
Starts or resumes playback of a disc.
8. STOP Button
Stop playing a disc.
9. iPod dock door
Push to open the iPod dock.
10. VIDEO OUT jack
11. OPTICAL OUT jack
12. HDMI OUT jack
13. S-VIDEO jack
14. LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO OUT jacks
15. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
16. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
(Y, PB & PR)
SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY)
• EnsuretheACpowercordisconnected.
• Theunitisnotturnedon.
• Removeanyobstaclesbetweentheremoteandtheunit
• 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.
• MakesurethatyouselectONmode.
• Thesystemisinpausemode.Pressthe PLAY button to return to
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.
• Theregionnumberofthediscdoesn’tmatchtheregionnumberofthis
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.
• 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.
• Checktheconnections.
• Theplugsandjacksaredirty.Wipethemwithaclothslightlymoistened
with alcohol.
• Cleanthedisc.
• Thereisnodiscinside.(“NoDisc”appearsonthescreen).
• 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.
• Resettheunit,presstheSTANDBY/ONbuttontoturnofftheunit,waitfor
a few seconds, then restart the unit.
No power.
The remote
control does not
function.
No sound or only
a very low-level
sound is heard.
No picture or
abnormal color.
No output on your
HDMI TV.
Severe hum or
noise is heard.
The disc does not
play.
The DVD door
cannot open.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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.
B. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (DVD)
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
the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV.
Using a component video cable (not supplied),
connect the Y VIDEO OUT jack (green plug)
on your unit to the Y VIDEO IN jack on your
TV, the PB VIDEO OUT jack (blue plug) on
your unit to the PB VIDEO IN jack on your TV
and the PR VIDEO OUT jack (red plug) on
your unit to the PR VIDEO IN jack on your TV
to view the highest quality picture playback.
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
maintenance (servicing) instructions in this
user manual.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
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.
• The ventilation should not be impeded
by covering the ventilation openings with
items such as newspaper, table-cloths,
curtains, etc.
On Safety
• WhenconnectingordisconnectingtheAC
power cord, 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 cord.
• Nonakedamesourcessuchaslighted
candles should be placed on the AC power
cord and the unit.
• Leave a minimumof 10 cm around the
apparatus for ventilation.
• Attention should be drawn to the
environmental aspects of battery disposal.
• Useofapparatusinmoderateclimates.
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 let the unit
dry before use.
Rating Plate Location
• Theratingplateislocatedontherear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.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to
ensure compliance with the Class FCC limits.
Warning: Changes or modications to this
unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• Shouldanytroubleoccur,disconnecttheACpowercordandreferservicing
to a qualied 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 from the mains socket outlet completely.
WARNING
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.
This product
contains a low power
laser device.
User manual
DRC300i
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.
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 uid or other chemicals. Do NOT use
compressed air to remove dust.
Important Note
Before transporting the unit, remove the disc from the disc compartment.
A. RCA AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS
1. Use the Audio/Video cable (supplied).
Connect the VIDEO OUT and left/right
AUDIO OUT jacks on the unit to the
VIDEO IN and left/right AUDIO IN jacks
on your TV.
2. Use the S-video cable (not supplied).
If the TV has a S Video input, connect
the unit with an S video cable. When
using an S-Video cable, do not connect
the yellow video cable and component
video cables (Y/PB/PR).
For TVs that support it, HDMI can provide
the best quality audio and video output
(depending on media source), and so is
the preferred connection type. The HDMI
cable incorporates both audio and video
signals, so you will have just one cable
running from the unit to your TV.
Using the HDMI cable (not included),
connect the HDMI OUT jack on your unit
to the HDMI IN jack on your TV or HDMI-
compatible display.
• When using the HDMI cable, do not
connect to other analog video outputs.
• Set an output signal from the HDMI
terminal of the DVD player in accordance
with your TV’s input signal.
• WhenusingHDMIcable,settheHDMI
Audio to PCM.
• PresstheHDMIbuttonontheremote
control to change output signals as
below:
 480p(progressive)
 720p(progressive)
 1080I(interlace)
 1080p(progressive)
Notes:
• 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.
• If you have a HDMI (with HDCP)
equipped monitor or display, you can
connect it to this player using a HDMI
cable.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
C. CONNECTING TO A DISPLAY (Using a HDMI cable)
CONNECTING TO OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (AMPLIFIER)
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.
TV
DRC300i
red
white
yellow
red
white
yellow
AV cable (included)
TV
DRC300i
red
red
white
white
Audio cable
(red and white)
S-video
cable
green
blue
red
TV
DRC300i
red
red
white
white
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Audio cable
(red and white)
green
blue
red
Component
video cable
(green/blue/red)
DRC300i
Amplifier of
stereo system, etc.
AUDIO IN
ANALOGUE CONNECTION
red
white
red
white
Audio cable
(red and white)
DRC300i
Audio equipment with
digital audio input jack
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL CONNECTION
Coaxial Digital
Audio cable
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: 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: THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE
EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON
APPARATUS.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
DO NOT PLACE ANY HEATING OR COOKING
APPARATUS BENEATH THIS UNIT.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT
OF POWER OUTLET, THEN FULLY INSERT.
The symbol for Class
II (Double Insulation)
Caution Marking and rating plate was located
at rear enclosure of the apparatus.
Portable Cart Warning
2. InserttwoAAAsizebatteries.
1. Open the battery door.
To Change Remote Batteries
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DRC300iIBENGREV1.indd2 7/14/20089:51:26AM
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