RCA DRC628 User Manual

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user manual
manual de usuario
DRC628
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.
Safety information
FCC information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is "receiving" the interference).
• 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.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000­00345-4 when ordering copies. This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.
English
For your safety
Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it shall remain readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended used. To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW­HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD,
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS IN­SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
TO PREVENT FIRE
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PR ODUCT
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.
OR ELECTRICAL
Precautions
General precautions
•Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. Do not spill liquids on your Portable DVD or its components as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. To clean your Portable DVD use a soft slightly damp cloth. Always allow all the components to dry completely before using again.
•Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Heat - The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not expose the Portable DVD or any of its components to extreme heat or cold. Do not expose the player to direct sunlight.
• Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
• Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• AC/DC power adapter cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
• Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. Do not use
any battery other than the orginal ones provided by Thomson.
Precautions when watching
• When using your Portable DVD player do not sit or stand too close to the screen.
Have a Blast-Just Not in your eardrums! Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit before you put on headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphone are in place.
The descriptions and characteristics in this owner’s manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not as a guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
General Controls
Main unit
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8 9
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General Controls
Remote control
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26 27
28
29 30
31 32
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14 15
16
21 22
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1. Function switch (DVD/USB/AV IN)
2. Digital audio output jack
3. AV input jack
38
4. AV output jack
39
5. Headphone jacks
6. LCD display
7. Speakers
40
8. Skips backward or forward a chapter/track
9. Increases the volume
10. Decreases the volume
41
11. Powers on or off the player
42
12. Searches backward or forward
43
13. Stops playback
14. Pauses playback
44
15. Starts playback
45
16. Disc compartment door
46
17. Power/low battery indicator
47 48
18. Battery charging indicator
49
19. Opens the disc compartment door
20. Remote control sensor
50
21. USB connector
22. Power jack
23. Enters the program mode
24. Mutes the sound output
25. Clears input in menus
26. Selects the subtitle setting
27. Selects the audio setting
28. Selects the angle setting
29. Confirms selection
30. Navigation keys in the menus
31. Enters the title menu
32. Enters the disc menu or VCD PBC menu
33. Returns to the main menu
34. Accesses the bookmark function
35. Searches backward or forward
36. Starts or pauses playback
37. Stops playback
38. Selects the display information
39. Turns the LCD display on or off
40. Numeric input keys
41. Enters the search menu
42. Enters the player’s setup meuu
43. Enters the step advance mode
44. Adjusts the screen’s brightness, contrast and color saturation
45. Enters A-B repeat mode
46. Selects a repeat mode
47. Enters the slow playback mode
48. Enters the zoom mode
49. Skips backward or forward a chapter/track
50. Adjusts volume
Using the remote control
• Remove the plastic tab from the battery compartment before first use.
•To replace the battery, slide the release lock to the right and pull out the battery tray. (One button type, CR2025 battery required)
• When using the remote control, make sure you are pointing to the remote sensor located at the front of the player.
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly installed.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery.
Accessories
Check that all the following accessories come with your player in the package:
1. Remote control x 1
2. AV cable x 1
3. Coaxial digital output cable x 1
4. Lithium ion polymer battery x 1
5. AC/DC power adapter x 1
6. Car power adapter x 1
7. Carrying case x 1
8. Carrying/mounting strap x 1
Power and connections
Connecting power adapter
• Connect the AC/DC or car power adapter to the power jack of the player.
• Connect the other side of the power adapter with the wall plug or car power plug.
•Turn on the power.
•Disconnect the adapter if the set is not used for a period of time.
Using the battery
Follow the illustrations below to install or remove the battery on the back of the player. Secure the battery with the lock and unlock slide on the battery.
Install Remove
Charging the battery
• When the battery is low, the power/low battery indicator is red (instead of green). Connect the power adapter to the power jack of the player.
•Turn off the power to start charging.
• The battery charging indicator is red when charging and will turn green when the battery is fully charged.
• The battery cannot be charged while the player is being used.
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the rechargeable battery used in your Thomson Inc product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle rechargeable batteries. For more information, go to the RBRC web site at recycling center.
External connections
This player can output sound and picture to external devices. To do so, slide the Function Switch on the left side of the player to the DVD position. Always switch off the player before connecting any devices.
1. Connect the black connector of the AV cable to the AV OUT jack of the player.
2. Connect the yellow (for video), red and white (for audio) connectors to the AV input jacks of the external device.
• For better sound output quality, connect a coaxial digital output cable (provided) to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the player and connect to the external device.
This player can also be used as a display for other devices, such as DVD player, game console etc. To do so, slide the Function Switch on the left side of the unit to the AV IN position. Always switch off the player before connecting any devices.
1. Connect the black connector of the AV cable to the AV IN jack of the player.
2. Connect the yellow (for video), red and white (for audio) connectors to the AV output jacks of the external device.
www.rbrc.org, or call 1-800-822-8837, or contact a local
More information
DVD regional code
Your DVD player has been designed to process regional management information that is stored on DVD discs. The regional code for your player is 1 (The U.S., U.S. Territories and Canada). Only DVD discs that have regional codes of 1 or ALL (for all regions) can be played by your player.
Car mounting
You can easily mount the player on the back of a car seat with the help of the carrying case. See illustration below:
The player
Carrying case
Elasticated strap
DVD copy protection
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 Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Carrying/mounting
strap
Player setup
Player setup
Press SETUP and the player’s setup menu will show on the screen.
1. Select a menu (General setup, Audio setup and Preference page) icon using keys.
2. Select one of the available options under each icon using keys.
3. Press key to access the submenus and use keys to select an option.
4. Press ENTER to confirm your selections.
5. Return to a previous menu using key.
6. To exit from the player menu, press SETUP again.
-- GENERAL SETUP PAGE --
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General Setup
To setup:
1) TV display – to select the screen format.
2) OSD language – to select the player mennu language.
3) Closed captions – to turn closed captions function on or off.
4) Password – to set the password for parental control. Use the numeric keys on the remote control for a 4-digit password setup.
Audio Setup
To setup:
1) Digital audio – to select the digital audio output format.
2) Dolby digital settings – to set the dynamic range compression.
Preference Page
To setup:
1) Audio – to select the audio language.
2) Subtitle – to select the subtitle language.
3) Disc menu – to select the disc menu language.
More on TVGuardian
The license provides you with a 5 digit activation code. Input the activation code in this setup menu with the numeric keys on the remote control. Press ENTER to confirm. When activation is successful, a message “TVG ACTIVATED…shows at the bottom of the menu. After you have activated TVG, more settings can be defined.
TVG Mode:
Select among Off, Tolerant, Moderate and Strict with increasing filtering standards.
Word Subset Filtering:
In addition to the main TVG mode listed above, you can turn certain word subsets on or off:
Damn and hell - filters out variations of “Damn” and “Hell”. Religious - filters out references to deity. To watch religious programs, turn this word subset off. Sexual - filters sexually explicit languages.
CC Mode:
CC Off - captions are never displayed. ON Mute (default) - captions are displayed when offensive language is being filtered. CC Continous - captions are displayed continually.
CC Channel:
To use the TVG captioning features while watching a DVD movie, your television must be capable of displaying closed captions. Make sure that your TV CC is set to CCI or CI (closed caption on channel), and that the CC channel on your DVD player is set to CC2 (default setting).
Refer to
www.tvguardian.com for details.
TVG
4) Parental – to select the parental level.
• Parental feature disables playback of certain DVDs based on their ratings from 1 (most restrictive) to 8 (least restrictive). DVDs that are rated above the level you set will not play until the correct password is entered. If a password has been set, you cannot change the rating without entering the correct password. Refer to “General Setup > Password” to setup the password.
5) Default – to restore menus to default values.
TVG Setup
TVGuardian (TVG) is the Foul Language Filtering technology to remove offensive language from the programs you watch. You need to purchase a license to activate this feature. For more information, refer to More Information - More on TVGuardian.
Display setup
Press FUNCTION (remote control) and then press to select among BRIGHT (for brightness), CONTRAST (for contrast) and COLOR (for color saturation). Adjust the values by pressing .
To restore settings to the default values, press to select RESET and then press ENTER.
Specifications
• Model: DRC628
• TV System: NTSC
• Supported disc formats: DVD, SVCD, VCD, CD, HDCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+/-R, DVD+/­RW
• Supported file formats: MPEG, MP3, WMA, JPEG
• DVD regional code: 1
•AV input: Composite x 1
•AV output: Composite x 1
• Power requirement: DC in 12V (power adapter bundled)
• Power consumption: <10W
• Operating temperature: 5
o
95
F)
• Operating humidity: 5% to 90% (no condensation)
•Size (with battery): 233(W) x 168(D) x 41(H) mm
•Weight (with battery): 2.5kg
o
C to 35oC (41oF to
DVD playback
Quick start
1. Press ON/OFF on the player to switch it on.
2. Press OPEN DOOR to open the disc compartment door. Place a disc in the tray with the printed side up. Push back the compartment door. The player will automatically try to read and play the disc. If a menu appears, one of its options can be selected to start playing the disc. Select it using keys and then press ENTER.
3. To stop playback, press .The player stores the point where playback was interrupted. If you press again, playback resumes from this point. To stop playback completely or to start from the beginning, press twice.
Accelerated playback
During playback, press / one or more times to vary the speed and direction of the accelerated playback. Press to resume the normal playback.
Still image
During playback, press once to freeze frame.
Frame advance
Press STEP (remote control) to activate STEP mode. Each press of STEP will advance forward image by image. Press to resume the normal playback.
Slow motion
During playback, press SLOW (remote control) one or more times to vary the speed and direction of the slow motion playback. Press to resume normal playback.
Changing chapter/track
During playback, press / to go to the previous or next chapter/track.
Troubleshooting tipsMore information
The unit is not working.
•Turn off the power, and then turn it on again.
• Make sure power cord or battery is properly connected and battery is not empty.
• The unit cannot operate when the car adaptor power supply voltage is above 16V.
There is no sound or picture.
• Check the connection to the mains socket or battery.
• Make sure the power switch is on.
• Make sure the power outlet is operational.
• Make sure the power cord is not damaged.
• Make sure the volume is not set too low.
There is no sound or sound quality is poor.
• Make sure the audio jacks are securely connected.
• Make sure the audio connector is not damaged.
• Make sure the volume is turned up.
• Make sure you have set the player’s audio settings correctly.
• Make sure you have entered the correct AV input for your TV.
• Make sure the audio is not set to mute.
There is no picture or picture quality is poor.
• Make sure that the Function Switch is on the proper position.
• Make sure the video jacks are securely connected.
• Make sure you have entered the correct AV input for your TV.
• Make sure the video connector is not damaged.
• Make sure you have set the player’s video settings correctly.
• Make sure the battery level is not low.
Repeat playback
During playback, press REPEAT (remote control) repeatedly to select repeating a chapter, a title (DVD discs), all items on the disc or cancelling the repeat playback function.
A-B repeat
During playback, press A-B (remote control) once at the start and press A-B again at the end of a desired repeat section. The section will repeat continuously until you press A-B to resume normal playback.
Zoom
During playback, press ZOOM (remote control) repeatedly to select a zoom in or out option to enlarge or reduce the image size. Press to view other parts of the enlarged image.
Searching
Press TIME (remote control) to show the search menu on the screen. For DVD, you can direct access to a title, chapter, title time, chapter time on the disc by pressing to scroll to the current title, chapter, title time or chapter time and then press ENTER. Press the desired values with the numeric input keys on the remote control to access directly to the desired title, chapter or time.
You may also press TIME during DVD playback to view the current audio, subtitle, angle, repeat and time display settings by pressing . If necessary, press ENTER to change the current settings.
Accessing disc menu
At anytime during playback, press MENU/PBC (remote control) to access DVD’s menu. Press
TITLE to access DVD’s title menu (if available).
It is impossible to read the disc
• Make sure the disc is inserted with the printed side up.
• Make sure the disc is not warped, damaged, deformed, stained or scratched.
• Check that the disc format is supported by the player.
• Check that the disc’s regional code matches that of the player. This player’s regional code is 1.
Remote control is not working
• Battery may be empty.
• Make sure you are pointing to the remote sensor on the player while using.
You have forgotten your rating password.
• Enter 9688 in the password menu to clear the memory. Keep this master password out of the reach of children. Refer to “Player Setup” for details.
DVD playback
Bookmark
12 disc locations can be stored as long as the disc remains in the player and the player remains powered on. Press MARK (remote control) to show or hide the bookmark menu.
1. Press to select a free bookmark and then press ENTER to create a bookmark at the point you press ENTER.
2. Repeat step 1 to create more bookmarks.
3. Press to select a created bookmark and then press to start playback of the selected bookmark.
4. Press to select an unwanted bookmark and then press CLEAR to clear the unwanted bookmark.
BOOKMARK:
1
Playback information
Press DISPLAY (remote control) repeatedly during playback to show various playback information on the screen. They include current title and chapter and playback time.
Audio and subtitle settings
Press AUDIO (for audio) or SUBTITLE (for subtitle) on the remote control repeatedly for corresponding setting.
Tips: For VCD playback, press AUDIO for audio channel selection: mono left, mono right, mix mono or stereo. Press MENU/PBC repeatedly to select PBC mode (if available on the disc) on or off.
Angle setting
Press ANGLE (remote control) repeatedly to select angle setting (if available on the DVD disc).
U.S. Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days from date of purchase - unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. 91 days to 1 year from date of purchase ­unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor.
What we will do:
•Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
•Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
How to make a warranty claim:
•Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
•Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Inc., Product Exchange Center, 11721 B Alameda Avenue, Socorro, Texas 79927
•Insure your shipment for of loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Thomson.
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
•A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating Instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)
•Installation and set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
Program playback
Program enables playback of chapters or tracks in desired sequence. Press PROG (remote control) to show or hide the program menu. The program will be erased when the disc is unloaded or the player is powered off.
1. Highlight an input field by using keys. “TT” stands for title and “CH” for chapter.
2. Use the numeric keys to input values.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program more. Maximum 20 programs can be created.
4. Highlight “PLAY” on the screen and press ENTER to start the program playback. Press / to go to the previous or next input page.
Screen saver & power saving
Screen saver will show when the player is in idle for more than 5 minutes. Press any key to de­activate it. If there is no further key activation for another 5 minutes, the LCD screen will shut down for power saving. Press any key to turn the screen on again.
Muting
Press MUTE (remote control) to cut the sound output. Press again to restore.
•Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
•Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•Please complete and mail the Product registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY 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 ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Playback of other media formats
mp3, wma and jpeg files
Your player also supports playback of mp3, wma and jpeg files. During playback of mp3 and wma files and stop mode of jpeg files, the following screen appears:
Playback information
File directory
•Use keys to navigate to different files or directories.
•Press ENTER to play the file highlighted.
• When listening to mp3 or wma files, press TIME and then input values with the numeric keys on the remote control to access directly to a specific file or time of a file.
Program playback (mp3 and WMA files)
1. Use keys to select the file you want to add to the program list and then press MARK (remote control). Repeat this step to program more.
2. Press PROG (remote control) to display the program list and press to start the program playback.
•To delete a file from the list, press PROG, use keys to select the file from the program list and press MARK to delete it.
• The entire program list will be deleted when OPEN/CLOSE is pressed.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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Picture preview
Audio CD
•Your player also supports playback of audio CD. Playback starts automatically after an audio CD is loaded.
• Bookmark and program playback are available for audio CD, refer to “Bookmark” and “Program Playback” for details. You only need to input the desired track numbers for program playback.
• During playback, press TIME repeatedly and then input values with the numeric keys on the remote control to access directly to a track or specific time of the track or disc.
Playback via USB connector
The mp3, wma and jpeg files stored on a USB device can be played via the USB connector on the back side of the player. After connecting the USB device, slide the Function Switch on the left side of the player to the USB position. Playback operations are the same as files on discs as shown above.
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