RCA DRC616N User Manual
DVD Player
User’s Guide
DRC616N
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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock
or personal injury.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, do
not remove cover or back (no user
serviceable parts inside). Refer servicing
to qualified personnel.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the
product
FCC INFORMATION
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 this 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.
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference--Causing Equipment Regulations.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back
panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug
to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la
lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Product Registration: Please fill out the product registration card (packed
separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your RCA Consumer
Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration
Registering this product allows us to contact you if necessary.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of
purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you
need them. The numbers are located on the back of the player.
Model number: Serial Number:
Purchase date:
Dealer address and phone:
WARNING To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this DVD player to rain or moisture.
No objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
CAUTION
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS
AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
FCC Regulations state that
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void
the user’s authority to operate it.
Note:
This device is protected by U.S.
patent numbers 4,631,603 and
4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other
intellectual property rights. The use
of Macrovision’s copy protection
technology in the device must be
authorized by Macrovision and is
intended for home and other limited
pay-per-view uses only, unless
otherwise authorized in writing by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
This DVD player is designed and
manufactured to respond to the
Region Management Information. If
the Region number of a DVD disc
does not correspond to the Region
number of this DVD player, this
DVD player cannot play the disc.
The Region number for this DVD
player is Region No 1.
Apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and that
no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
CLASS 1
LASER
PRODUCT
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Setup and Connections
What’s in the Box .........................................................2
Attaching the Battery ..................................................3
Removing the Battery ..................................................3
Initial Setup of the Remote Control ..........................3
The Player’s Power Supply ........................................... 4
Connecting your DVD Player to Other
Components ..................................................................5
Buttons, Jacks, and Controls ........................................ 6
The Remote Control ....................................................8
Using the MODE Button .............................................9
Using Different Menus ...............................................10
Chapter 2: Playing Discs
Compatible Discs ........................................................11
Regional Coding ..........................................................11
Turn on the DVD Player ............................................11
How to Load and Play a Disc .................................... 11
Playback Options ........................................................ 12
SHIFT Button ..........................................................12
Picture Scan ............................................................. 12
Freeze Frame and Frame Advance .....................12
Slow Motion ...........................................................12
Skip Forward/Backward ........................................12
Using the On-Screen Info Displays ...........................13
Title/Track/PBC Icon .............................................14
Chapter Icon ...........................................................14
Time Display ............................................................14
Audio Language Icon .............................................14
Subtitles Icon ...........................................................15
Camera Angle Icon .................................................15
Sound Icon ............................................................... 15
Other Playback Features .......................................16
Repeat ................................................................16
A-B Repeat ........................................................ 16
Random Playback .............................................16
Progam Playback (Video CD) .......................16
Creating a Bookmark .....................................16
Clearing a Bookmark ......................................17
Zoom (Program) .............................................17
Playing mp3, WMA, and/or JPEG Files ...................... 17
Music Menu ..............................................................18
Photo Menu ..............................................................18
Movie Menu .............................................................18
Chapter 3: Menu System
The DVD Player Menu System .................................. 19
The LANGUAGE Menu ..............................................19
The DISPLAY Menu .................................................... 20
TV Aspect .................................................................20
Display Mode ...........................................................21
The AUDIO Menu .......................................................21
Dolby Digital and DTS .......................................... 21
Sample Freq. .............................................................22
Digital Output .........................................................22
The LOCK (Parental Control) Menu ........................ 23
Rating .........................................................................23
Password ...................................................................23
Country Code .........................................................24
Others Menu ................................................................ 24
PBC (Playback Control) ........................................26
Auto Play ...................................................................24
B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion ...............................25
Load Default ............................................................25
Screen Saver .............................................................25
Lastplay ......................................................................25
Chapter 4: Additional Information
Troubleshooting ..........................................................26
Country Codes ............................................................ 28
Language Codes .......................................................... 30
Maintenance of Cabinet .............................................32
Handling Cautions ......................................................32
Recommendations and Information
Concerning Discs ....................................................33
Limited Warranty .......................................................35
Accessory Information ............................................... 37
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of cer tain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
DVD Player
User's Manual
Changing Entertainment. Again.
DRC616N
What’s in the Box
Thank you for purchasing the DVD Player. Unpack the box completely and tear off any
protection films.
Portable DVD Player DVD Battery
Power Adapter and Charger
Car Adapter
Carrying Bag
(not shown)
Audio/Video Cable
Remote Control with 2 AAA Batteries
S-Video Cable
User’s Guide
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and its operation may differ slightly.
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Connections and Setup
Attaching the Battery
The battery has 3 locating pegs which must be inserted into the 3 holes beneath the player.
1. Lay the battery down flat as shown in the illustration.
2. Place the player on top of the battery so that the
battery’s locating pegs fit into the fixing holes ( )
on the underside of the player.
3. Slide the player backwards on the battery until it
clicks into place.
Note: Contact the applicable local govenmental office and your
current waste removal provider for assistance in determining the
appropriate disposal method in your area for old batteries.
Locating Pegs
Removing the Battery
Remove the battery by pushing in on the tabbed arrow on the bottom of
the battery and then sliding the player forward until it disengages from the
locating pegs.
Initial Setup of the Remote Control
Install two AAA batteries into the remote control battery compartment located on the back of
the remote.
In order to avoid any risk of explosion,
observe polarities indicated inside the
battery compartment. Replace only with
the type of batteries specified above. Do
not throw them into fire, do not recharge
them. If you are not using the remote
control unit for an extended period (several
weeks), take the battery out.
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Connections and Setup
The Player’s Power Supply
You can power your player either from the battery or power adapter. The battery must first be
charged using the power adapter.
Using the battery
1. Install the battery as explained on page 3.
Battery
Charging the battery
1. Connect the output from the power adapter to the battery’s DC IN socket. A red warning
light comes on. This light goes out once the battery is fully charged.
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DC I
Using the power adapter
1. Connect the output from the power adapter to the player’s DC IN socket.
2. Connect the power adapter’s supply cable to an AC power outlet.
DC IN
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Connections and Setup
Connecting your DVD Player to Other Components
Connecting the player to a television set
If you want to use your portable player for home viewing, you can connect it to a television set
using the Audio-Video cables supplied.
Caution! The selector
switch must be in the
OUT position.
Using headphones
For private listening, use the headphone jacks to connect headphones (not included) to the player.
Connecting Audio-Video output to the player
If you want to use the player’s built-in LCD screen to watch pictures from an external source
(camcorder, VCR, etc.), use the supplied Audio-Video cables and use the AV IN/OUT button on
the remote control to select the input signal.
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Connections and Setup
Buttons, Jacks, and Controls
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Connections and Setup
A
B
C
D
E
F
6 SKIP FWD/ (next chapter): goes to next chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
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7/ REV (reverse): reverses playback.
8 8/ FWD (forward): fast forwards playback.
9 ENTER: selects the adjustment or menu item.
10 Navigation buttons
adjustments.
11 MODE: Accesses the LCD screen video options (COLOR, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS,
HUE, REVERSAL, NORMAL, and RESET). Use the
Then use the
12 Disc Compartment
13 OPEN/CLOSE: opens and closes disc compartment.
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5or6button to highlight the mode option.
3or4to make adjustments.
A Volume + / – adjustment.
B Headphones jack 1.
C Headphones jack 2.
D OPTICAL/AUDIO OUT jack
Note: You can purchase an audio cable with a digital audio connector on one end and a mini-plug on the end that connects to
the player. The audio cable that came with your player carries analog sound and can be connected here.
E VIDEO IN/OUT/S-VIDEO jack to connect a component that has VIDEO or S-VIDEO jacks.
F DC IN jack to connect battery or power adapter.
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Connections and Setup
The Remote Control
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Connections and Setup
MODE (LCD)
MUTE
Reduces the audio level to minimum level.
POWER
PROG (Progam)
RANDOM
Note: To use random playback for the VCD and SVCD discs, the PBC function must be
turned off.
REPEAT
Turns random playback on and off for VCD, SVCD, and CD discs.
Repeat the title or chapter of the disc. Press repeatedly to scroll through the options
Accesses the video settings of the LCD screen. See the MODE options below.
Turns the player on or off.
Supports a special function for VCD discs only.
(CHAPTER, TITLE, or OFF).
RETURN (7)
SEARCH (4)
SETUP
SHIFT
SLOW FWD (2)
In combination with SHIFT, stops playback and returns to Playback Control (PBC) menu.
In combination with SHIFT, brings up the Bookmark.
Accesses the DVD Player’s menu.
Used in combination with the number buttons that are used for dual functions.
In combination with SHIFT, accesses forward slow motion during playback. Press several
times to change playback speed.
SLOW REV (1)
In combination with SHIFT, accesses reverse slow motion during playback. Press several
times to change playback speed.
STEP FWD (6)
STEP REV (5)
SUBTITLE
TITLE
Accesses the Subtitle in the Info Display.
In combination with SHIFT, accesses frame advance in forward motion during playback.
In combination with SHIFT, accesses frame advance in reverse motion during playback.
Accesses the disc’s Title menu, if available. On a CD with mp3, WMA, and JPEG, press
TITLE to switch between Music, Photo, and Movie options.
VOL -
VOL +
ZOOM
Enlarges the picture on the screen (DVD, VCD, and JPEG only).
Decreases the volume.
Increases the volume.
Using the MODE Button
The MODE button brings up the LCD picture menu. You can adjust the picture video options: COLOR,
CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, HUE, REVERSAL, NORMAL and RESET using the navigation
buttons to make adjustgments.
COLOR
adjusts the richness of the color.
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
HUE
REVERSAL
NORMAL
RESET
adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas.
adjusts the brightness.
adjusts the balance between red and green levels.
turns the image upside down.
adjusts the 4:3 or normal LCD screen’s format.
adjusts all MODE options back to the factory settings.
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Connections and Setup
Using Different Menus
Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three separate types of menus that
you can use to access features:
• The Disc menu – The Disc menu is part of each
disc and is separate from the DVD player’s menu.
The contents of each Disc menu vary according to
how the disc was authored and what features were
included on the disc. The Disc menu is turned on and
off (while the disc is playing) with the MENU button
on the remote.
-ENU,ANGUAGE
$ISC!UDIO
$ISC3UBTITLE
$ISC-ENU
1/17
2/32
0:01:45
1.ENG
D
3/2.1
OFF
1/1
Normal
,!.'5!'%
%NGLISH
/RIGINAL
/RIGINAL
/RIGINAL
• The DVD player’s Info Display – The Info Display
appears as icons vertically on the left side of the
screen. It can only be accessed while you are playing
a disc. It’s turned on and off with the DISPLAY button
on the remote control.
• The DVD player menu – The DVD player’s menu
system is accessed when a disc is playing or in the
stop mode. It appears automatically when you press
the SETUP button on the remote.
-OVE 3ELECT
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