RCA DRC286 Operation & User’s Manual

Note: 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. 1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L and R jacks on the back of your DVD player and to the corresponding AUDIO INPUT jacks on your TV. 2. Connect the video Cable. 2a. Basic connection – Connect the video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the your DVD player, and to the VIDEO INPUT jack on your TV. - OR - 2b S-Video (not shown) – If your TV has an S-Video jack connect the S-Video cable Basic Connection It is important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time. Playing Discs Compatible Discs This DVD Player is capable of playing the following types of discs: DVDs, Audio CDs, Video CDs, and CDs with mp3 files, WMA files (Windows Media Audio), and JPEG files on them. Before you put a disc in the player, make sure it is compatible. You can’t play the following types of discs: Laserdiscs, CD-I, CD-ROM (computer-only discs), DVD-ROM, or discs re- corded using other broadcast standards (i.e., PAL or SECAM); CD-G discs. Note: Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup, recording formats, and software used. Some technologies and methods used for mp3 file recording on CD-Rs can prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player by degrading the sound quality and/or the ability of the player to read the file. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION 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 reason- able 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. CAUTION: FCC Regulations state tha tunauthorized changes or modifi cations to this equip- ment may void the user’s authority to operate it. This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference–Causing Equipment Regulations. The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol is provided on the bottom panel of unit. Refer to the identifi cation/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. 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 personel. IMPORTANT: The power cord can be unplugged to turn off the main power to the unit. It should also be easily accessible in an emergency. • Leave sufficient space around the appliance to allow adequate ventilation: 10cm on either side and at the back, as well as 7cm above it are ideal. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions ac- companying the product. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back (no user serviceable parts inside). Refer servicing to qualified personnel. This DVD player has earned the ENERGY STAR. Front Panel Controls 1. ON/STANDBY – Switches the appliance on and off. 3. PLAY – Starts playing a disc. 2. OPEN/CLOSE – Opens and closes the disc tray. 4. STOP – Stops disc playback. 2 4 1 3 Basic Connection DVD Player Red Yellow White INPUT AUDIO VIDEO L R TV Other Connection Options HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) The HDMI jack provides optimum picture quality. This jack gives you an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Note: Make sure you set the HDMI Setup option in the menu system to the resolution setting that most closely matches your TV. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks The Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide excellent picture quality because the video signal is separated into three parts. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables (yellow) for the con- nection. You can also buy bundled component video cables that are color-coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr jacks (green, blue, red). Note: Remember to connect the audio cables because the component cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL/OPTICAL (Audio) Use one of these jacks to connect your DVD player to a Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. Some receivers have either the Coaxial or Optical type of Digital Audio Input jack and some have both. Under most conditions, coaxial and optical connections work equally well–the only difference is the type of cable you connect to the jack. Note: If the DVD player is connected to a DTS receiver through DIGITAL OUT and DTS track is selcted, there will be no sound. HDMI Cable Connecting TV with DVI input Please get a HDMI to DVI cable (not supplied) to connect your DVD player to a TV or monitor with a DVI input jack. IMPORTANT: Since DVI connections do not carry audio, you will need to connect the DVD Player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to your TV’s audio input jacks to hear the audio from the DVD Player. You can also use one of the digital audio output jacks to connect the DVD Player to an audio receiver with digital input jacks. See your DVD Player’s User Manual for more information. HDMI Component Video Cables Y PB PR Coaxial Cable Optical Cable DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL

DVD play modes: Title repeat, Chapter repeat, A-B repeat; CD play modes: All tracks repeat, Track repeat, A-B repeat; A-B Repeat To repeat a segment between two points (A and B), press the REPEAT A-B button three times at the beginning of the segment you want to repeat. Allow the disc to play to the end of the segment or use FORWARD to advance to the end point (B). Press the REPEAT A-B button a fourth times at the end of the segment. The segment plays repeatedly until you press REPEAT A-B once more to resume normal playback. Program Playback (all discs except WMA and mp3) With this option you can program the playback order. 1. Insert a disc. 2. In Stop mode, press the PROGRAM button. The Program menu appears. 3. Use the number buttons to enter the title and/or chapter number (for DVD) or track number (for VCD and Audio CD). Repeat Step 3 as often as necessary. 4. Use the , , and buttons to select Start. 5. Press the PLAY button to start playback. Tracks are played in the order of the playback list. Playback stops once all tracks have been played. 6. Press the STOP button to stop program playback. Press the STOP button twice or the OPEN/CLOSE button to cancel program playback. Note: The playback list remains until the disc is removed from the player. Press PROGRAM repeatedly to take you back to the beginning or toggle between the lists. Random Playback (VCD, Audio CD, mp3 & DivX is available) All the tracks are played in random order (chosen by the DVD player). 1. Press the RANDOM button after loading a disc (Random appears on the screen). 2. The random playback will start once the random button is pressed. 3. Once all the track on the current disc have been randomly played, the player stops automati- cally. Press the RANDOM button again to exit the random mode (off appears on the screen). mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX Files Playing of mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. The main advantage of the mp3 format is that it means CD-quality music can be stored on a personal computer in a user-friendly, compressed files. WMA (Windows Media Audio) is another audio file format, developed by Microsoft. JPEG files are image files (make sure they have a resolution of less than 5 megapixels.) Your player is an Official DivX Certified™ product that plays DivX®5, DivX®4, DivX®3 and DivX®VOD video content, in compliance with DivX Certified™ technical requirement. Repeat Playback While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button repeatedly to select a play mode. JPEG, mp3 and WMA: Repeat One, Repeat Folder, Folder (=Off), DivX: Repeat One, Repeat All, Repat Off. mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX Files Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 or WMA or DivX files (and DivX Ultra) Before inserting a disc, check that is compatible with the player. 1. Open the tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a disc with the printed side facing up and close the tray. The disc’s contents are displayed. 2. Select a folder using the and buttons, then press OK to see the folder’s contents. 3. Select a file using the and buttons, then press OK to start playback. 4. Press the STOP button to stop playback. To go back to the folder list, press the button in stop mode. Note: During playback you can use the SKIP or SKIP button to go back to the previous file or go on to the next one. DivX subtitle During DivX playback, press several times the TITLE MENU button on the remote control to choose a character set: Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Polish or Default. Playing JPEG and mp3 music files at the same time You can display JPEG files while listening to mp3 music files recorded on the same disc. 1. Insert a disc containing the two types of file in the player. 2. Select an mp3 music file using the and buttons, then press OK to confirm your selection. 3. Select a JPEG image file using the and buttons, then press OK to confirm your selection. 4. Press OK to start playback the two files at the same time. Press the STOP button to stop playback. To rent (or purchase) DivX®VOD files DivX VOD files are downloaded after paying rental from certain commerical websites. Prior to downloading a VOD you need to input the registration number of your DVD player on the pur- chase form on the site. Follow the instructions below to find the registration number of your player, press the SET UP button. Select the VOD option from the General Setup Menu and press OK. 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. Note: If you cannot play a DivX VOD file recorded on a CD-R disc after downloading it, the rental period allocated during purchasing from the website may have expired. It is also poss- ible that the recorded file is not compatible with your player because of different versions or incorrect download parameters. The parameters used when copying to CD-R may be another reason for this. Since it is not possible here to supply all the information, parameters and advice relating to the use of DivX VOD files, we recommend that you visit specialist websites such as www.divx.com/vod. Note on DivX files Before playing DivX or mpeg4 files, please be sure of their origin and that you have legally purchased or rented the contents. Pirate copying is illegal and may result in sanctions. Private copies of your own material for your own use may be legal in some countries. Make sure you are aware of any applicable laws. Programme playback (mp3 and WMA) 1. Insert a disc. Use the , , and buttons to select the file you want to add to the play- back list and press the PREVIEW button. Repeat this step as often as necessary. 2. Press the PROGRAM button to display the playback list and press PLAY to start playback. Files are played in the order of the playback list. Playback stops once all files have been played. To delete a file from the list, press the PROGRAM button, use the and buttons to select the file from the playback list and press PREVIEW to delete it. 3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to delete the playback list. Menu System TVG Setup Menu TV Guardian (TVG) filters out objectionable language by monitoring the closed captioning (CC) information contained on the DVD. It also offers various levels of filtering and is easily adjustable with simple on- screen menus. TVG Mode You can select various levels of offensive language filtering. Off........................... No filtering. Tolerant......................Filters only the most offensive foul language. Moderate....................Increased standards for language filtering. Strict......................... filters out all common offensive language. Word Subset Filtering In addition to the main TV Guardian Modes listed above, you can turn certain word subsets on or off according to your preferences. Hell/Damn..................Filters out variations of “Damn” and “Hell”. Religious....................Filters out reference to deity. (To watch religious programming, turn this word subset off.) Sexual....................... Filters sexually explicit language. CC Mode On Mute (Default)........Captions are displayed when offensive language is being filtered. On Always................ Captions are displayed continuously. 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 “CC1” or “CC2” (Close 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.) About TVG iActivate function 1. Power on the unit, the following dialog shows, ‘Start using your TVGuardian foul language filter today! Press the SET UP button and select TVGuardian to enable filter. This message will be displayed five times’. 2. Press SET UP, move the cursor to the tab “TVG” and press ENTER button. A dialog and display registration key appears. You can access the TVG Menu after entering the correct Activation Code. TVGuardian Setup TVG Mode Hell/Damn Religious Sexual CC Mode CC Channel Setup Help STR OFF OFF OFF OFF CC2 Dolby Go To TVG Setup Page TVG Troubleshooting You can correct most problems you have with your product by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. Player won’t work or no power • Try unplugging the AC power cord, wait two minutes, and plug it back in. The remote control does not work • Remember to point the remote control at the front of your player (towards the infrared remote sensor). Make sure there are no objects between the remote and the player. • Maybe the batteries in the remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Replace the batteries and make sure the polarity of the terminals (+ and –) is correct. • Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet. Disc won’t play • Insert a disc with the label side facing up. • Check the type of disc you put into the disc tray. Refer to Compatible Disc section. • Make sure the regional code of the disc is Region No. 1. Forgot password • Open the tray and press CLEAR, 0,0,0,0,1. Turn off DVD player and then turn it on by pressing the ON/OFF key, or you can unplug the unit, wait a few seconds and plug it in again. Lock/Unlock DVD player • To lock player, press SET UP, 0, 0, 0, 8, 3 (an on-screen message, “Key Lock On” is displayed). • To unlock, press SET UP, 0, 0, 0, 8, 3. Play starts, but then stops immediately • The disc is dirty. Clean it. • Condensation has formed. Allow player to dry out. Picture format does not match the screen format • The picture format is adjustable, refer to GENERAL SETUP menu section. Some discs dictate the format, in which case no adjustment is possible. Picture is distorted • The disc might be damaged. Try another disc. • When using FORWARD or REVERSE buttons, it is normal for some distortion while scanning. • Make sure you’ve selected the correct option for VIDEO OUT feature. Sound problems • If a TV is used, check whether the sound is muted or turned down low. • You may need to read just the settings in the AUDIO menu. • Sound is muted during still, frame advance, or slow-motion play.