RCA Mobile DVD Player User Manual

Mobile DVD Player

User's Guide

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Important Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that this product
incorporates double insulation between
hazardous mains voltage and user
accessible parts. When servicing use only
identical replacement parts.

This symbol indicates "dangerous
voltage" inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.

Note:

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.

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.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper
operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
user’s authority to operate it.

This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.

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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture. No
objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.

CLASS 1

LASER

PRODUCT

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to
contact you if needed.

Product Information

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 product.

Model No. ____________________ Serial No. ____________________ Purchase Date: ________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________

Important Information

FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B 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.

Industry Canada Statement: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-­Causing Equipment Regulations.

Parts Packed With This Product

AC Power Cord- Part number 256516

DC Power Cord- Part number 221328

Remote Control- Part number 257191

If you are missing or have lost any of these parts please call 1-800-338-0376.

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Important Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:

WHEN YOU SECURE THE PLAYER IN THE CAR YOU MUST STRAP IN THE PLAYER WITH THE LAP
BELT IN THE REAR SEAT. DO NOT USE EITHER SIDE SEAT BELT TO SECURE THE PLAYER. MAKE
SURE THE BELT IS AS TIGHT AS POSSIBLE, AS THE PLAYER COULD MOVE IF THE CAR MAKES
ABRUPT STOPS AND/OR STARTS. YOU COULD ENDANGER THE LIVES OF OTHER PASSENGERS IF
THE PLAYER IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED.

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Before looking at the specifics of the mobile DVD player, please take a moment to review the following
precautions:

• When in a car, the mobile DVD player must be powered from the DC POWER (CAR) jack on the back
panel. The mobile DVD player’s power should only be turned on when the car’s ignition is turned on.

Note: To prevent the car’s battery from discharging, disconnect the DC power cord from the cigarette lighter
socket when not in use.

• Use only the approved power cord supplied with your mobile DVD player. Always disconnect the
power cord from the lighter socket or wall outlet before disconnecting it from the player.

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Installing the Player in the Car

1. Rest the player in the center of the rear seat.

2. Insert the center seat’s (lap) safety belt through the player’s retainer holes.

Important Note: Secure the player with the lap seat belt as tight as possible so that the player does not
move around.

3. Fasten seat belt strap by inserting and passing it through the player’s two slot openings.

4. Plug the DC power cable into the DC POWER (CAR) jack on the back of the player. Attach the
other end of the cable to the car’s cigarette lighter socket.

Note: Make sure the car’s ignition is on before plugging the DC power cord into the cigarette lighter
socket.

5. Adjust the LCD screen for desired viewing.

6. If desired, connect headphones to either of the two headphone jacks on the back of the player.

Notes: When the player is not in use, the LCD screen should be closed firmly.

Do not place objects in the front storage compartment other than the supplied AC power cord or DC
power cord.

Using the Player in a Hotel, Office or Home

1. Place the bottom of the player carefully on a table or other resting surface.

2. Plug the AC power cable into the AC POWER (HOME) jack on the back of the player. Attach
the other end of the power cord to a standard wall outlet. Make sure to insert the blades of the
power cord fully into the wall outlet.

3. Adjust the LCD screen for desired viewing.

4. If desired, connect headphones to either of the two headphone jacks on the back of the player.

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Connect to a TV

1. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the Audio Input Jacks on the back of the TV
(sometimes labeled AUDIO L/MONO and R) and to the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (L AUDIO R) on
the DVD player.

2. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the Video Input Jack on the back of the TV and to the
VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the DVD player.

3. Connect the AC power cord to the AC POWER (HOME) jack on the DVD player and plug the
other end into the wall outlet.

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Disc slot

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The Back of the Mobile DVD Player

Disc slot Insert discs into this slot.

PHONES Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound.

OUTPUT VIDEO Sends the video playing in the DVD player to another component such as a TV.

OUTPUT L/R AUDIO Sends the audio playing in the DVD player to another component such as

a TV or sends the sound to powered (amplified) speakers.

EXTERNAL PANEL Sends the audio and the video that’s playing in the DVD player to a
component that has a compatible 8-pin input jack, such as an external monitor.

Notes: For vehicle use, connect the mobile DVD player to a factory equipped compatible display. To
determine if the display is compatible, check the owner’s manual provided with your vehicle.

Damage can occur to the mobile DVD player if you do not use a compatible monitor with a compatible
8-pin input jack.

EJECT Ejects the disc from the disc slot.

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DC POWER (CAR) Connect the DC power cord to this jack from the car’s cigarette lighter socket
to give the unit power.

AC POWER (HOME) Connect the AC power cord to this jack from an AC outlet to give the unit
power.

INPUT VIDEO Receives video from another component, such as a VCR, camcorder or an Internet
access device, so you can see it on the DVD player’s LCD screen.

INPUT L/R AUDIO Receives audio from another component, such as a VCR, camcorder or an
Internet access device, so you can hear what’s being played on the connected component.

PHONES Allows another person to connect headphones to listen to the sound.

Buttons and Controls on the Mobile DVD

LCD

Screen

Player

LCD Screen Video appears here (when watching a DVD disc).

Storage Compartment Open the lid to store the supplied power cords.

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Buttons (listed alphabetically)

Arrow (up and down) buttons Use these buttons to access items on the
LCD screen.

DISC MENU Displays the disc menu. The content of the menu varies from
disc to disc.

DISPLAY Cycles through the display options by pressing repeatedly:
brightness, contrast, color, sharpness or tint. The level can then be adjusted by
using the volume up or down button.

DVD SETUP Displays the DVD player’s setup menu.

Storage

EJECT Ejects the disc from the disc slot.

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NEXT ( ) Advances to the next chapter on a DVD disc, track on a CD or song on an MP3.

OK When a menu is on the screen, selects the item that is highlighted.

PLAY/PAUSE (

POWER Turns the DVD player on or off.

PREV (

MP3.

SCREEN MODE Selects 16:9 or 4:3 screen mode.

STATUS Displays current disc information while the disc is playing.

STOP ( ) Stops disc play.

SURROUND Changes the Surround Sound options by pressing repeatedly: Surround Sound, 3D

Surround Sound, Hall Surround Sound and Surround Off.

VOLUME up and down buttons Increases or decreases the sound from the built-in speakers.

) Goes back to the previous chapter on a DVD disc, track on a CD or song on an

) Switches between play and pause when you’re playing a disc.

Put Batteries in the Remote

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.

2. Insert two new AAA batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram
on the remote.

3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.

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The Remote Control (buttons listed in alphabetical order)

0-9 and +10 (Number buttons) Enters titles, tracks or chapters. To enter a
number above 9, for example 12, press +10 and then 2.

Arrow (up, down, left, right) buttons Use these buttons to access items on
the LCD screen.

A-B Sets the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat. Go to
page 14 for more information.

ANGLE Displays and selects the camera angles. Each time you press the
button, the angle changes. The number of angles varies from disc to disc.

DVD

AUDIO Displays the Audio language and channel.

DISC MENU Displays the disc menu. The content of the menu varies from

disc to disc. Go to page 11 for more information.

DISPLAY Cycles through the display options by pressing repeatedly:
brightness, contrast, color, sharpness or tint. The level can then be adjusted by
using the volume up or down button.

DVD POWER Turns on and off the unit.

DVD SETUP Displays the setup menu. Go to page 21 for more information.

EJECT Ejects the disc from the disc slot.

ENTER When a menu is on the screen, selects the item that is highlighted.

EQ Changes the equalizer options by pressing repeatedly: EQ TYPE, displays

the frequency levels, EQ ON, EQ OFF. Go to page 14 for more information.

Fast Forward (

) Scans forward on a disc.

Fast Reverse ( ) Scans backward on a disc.

MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore

volume.

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Next ( ) Advances to the next chapter on a DVD disc, track on a CD or song on an MP3.

PLAY/PAUSE (

Previous (

MP3.

REPEAT Changes the REPEAT options by pressing repeatedly. The options vary depending if you
are playing a DVD, CD or an MP3. Go to the repeat feature explanation for each disc.

RETURN Returns you to the previous screen.

SLOW ( ) Plays a disc in slow, forward motion.

SLOW( ) Plays a disc in slow, reverse motion.

STATUS Displays current disc information while the disc is playing.

STOP ( ) Stops disc play.

SUBTITLE Displays the subtitle language of the DVD disc (if the disc was created with subtitles).

Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes.

SURROUND Changes the Surround Sound options by pressing repeatedly: Surround Sound, 3D
Surround Sound, Hall Surround Sound and Surround Off.

VOLUME up and down buttons Increases or decreases the volume.

ZOOM Zooms in on the DVD disc by pressing repeatedly: x1.5, x2, x4.

) Switches between play and pause when you’re playing a disc.

) Goes back to the previous chapter on a DVD disc, track on a CD or song on an

DVD Basics

Regional Coding

Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order
for the disc to play. If the codes don’t match, the disc won’t play. This unit’s code is region 1. Discs
with other regional codes can’t be played in this unit.

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