RCA DRC99371E DRC99371E Product Manual - Page 2

Playing a Disc (Basic Playback) This owner's manual explains the basic instructions for operating this unit. Some DVDs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. Therefore, this unit may not respond to all operating commands. THIS IS NOT A DEFECT. Please refer to the instructions accompanying the specific DVD in question for more information about the options available on that DVD. " " may appear on the screen during operation. A " " means the desired operation is not permitted by the unit or disc. Playing a Disc 1. Slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch on the left side of the unit to the ON position. See Customizing the function settings before proceeding to step 2. 2. Press the OPEN knob to open the disc door. 3. Hold the disc by its sides and carefully place it onto the spindle with the label side facing up, pushing gently until you hear a "click". 4. Close the disc door. It takes a short while for your unit to load the disc. After loading, the unit will automatically bring you to the main menu of the DVD or start playing the DVD. 5. If the unit does not automatically start playing the DVD, press the button. Pausing Playback (Still Mode) Press the button. To resume normal playback, press the button again. Stopping Playback Press the STOP button at the location where you want to interrupt playback. To resume playback at the position where the disc was stopped, press the button. If you press the STOP button twice, the unit's memory will be cleared and pressing the button will reset the DVD to the beginning. Fast Forward / Fast Reverse 1. Press the SEARCH or SEARCH button when a disc is playing. Each time you press the SEARCH or SEARCH button, the playback speed changes in the following sequence: 2. Press the button twice when you reach the desired point to resume normal playback. Notes: • The DVD player mutes sound and subtitles during reverse and forward scan of DVDs. • The fast playback speed may differ depending on the disc. Skip (Forward / Reverse) • Press the NEXT button to advance titles, chapters/tracks. • Press the PREV button to go back to current or previous titles, chapters/tracks. Viewing JPEG Files This unit can play JPEG files recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM disc (CD-RW is not recommended). Viewing JPEG Files 1. Press the OPEN knob to open the disc door. 2. Hold a JPEG file disc by its edges and gently push it onto the spindle with the label side facing up until you hear a "click". 3. Close the disc door. The JPEG files on the disc will be displayed one by one automatically. If the disc does not play automatically, press the button. 4. Press the STOP button to display a folder list. Press the / button to highlight a JPEG file to play. Press the button to start playback. Notes: • You can press the button to freeze the picture. Press the button again to resume picture slide show. • You can press the STOP button to quit playback. • You can press the PREV or NEXT button to change the picture. • Some discs may not permit this operation. Customizing the Function Settings Language Setup 1. Press the MENU button in stop mode (when disc is not playing). 2. Press the button to select Language Menu. 3. Press the / button to select the option (Player Menu, Audio, Subtitle or Disc Menu), then press the button. 4. Press the / button to select your preferred language, then press the button to confirm. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. Press the button to return to the previous menu. 6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Language Video - - Language Menu - - Player Menu Eng Audio Eng Subtitle Off Disc Menu Eng Go To Language Menu System Notes: • Some DVDs may not play in the audio language you selected. A prior language may be programmed on the disc. • Some DVDs may be set to display subtitles in a language other than the one you selected. A prior subtitle language may be programmed on the disc. • Some DVDs allow you to change subtitle selections using the disc menu only. If this is the case, press the MENU button and choose the appropriate subtitle language from the selection on the disc menu. • Some DVDs may not include your pre-selected language. In this case, the DVD player automatically displays disc menus consistent with the disc's initial language setting. E - 12 Customizing the Function Settings E - 13 Customizing the Function Settings E - 14 Maintenance E - 15 Troubleshooting Guide Video Setup 1. Press the MENU button in stop mode (when disc is not playing). 2. Press the / button to select Video Menu. 3. Press the / button to select the option (Brightness or Contrast), then press the button. 4. Press the / button to adjust the setting, then press the button to confirm. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. Press the button to return to the previous menu. 6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Language Video - - Video Menu - - Brightness 00 Contrast 00 Go To Video Menu System Setup 1. Press the MENU button on the unit in stop mode (when disc is not playing). 2. Press the / button to select System Menu. 3. Press the / button to select the option (TV Display or Default), then press the button. 4. Press the / button to adjust the settings, then press the button to confirm. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. Press the button to return to the previous menu. 6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Language Video - - System Menu - - TV Display Default Wide No Go To System Menu System System E - 16 Limited warranty AVC MULTIMEDIA ("AVC") makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product. One Year Parts & Labor Warranty AVC products purchased in the United States or Canada are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and products, at AVC's sole discretion. During a period of one year from the effective warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the United States or Canada, you must first call our Customer Support Center at 1-800-506-5746 or 1-877-252-6873, during the hours listed in the box on the right. The determination of service will be made by AVC Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center for one year from the effective warranty date. Such replacement parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility. Packaging and Shipping Instruction When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by AVC. LIMITED WARRANTY Your Responsibility 1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase. 2) These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the United States or Canada. 3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided with the product, or to product which has been altered or modified without authorization of AVC, or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed. E - 20 TV Display Cut off when a wide-screen Pan Scan video image is played. • When wide-screen video is played, this mode clips the right and left sides of the image so that it can be viewed on a conventional screen. • Some wide-screen DVDs that do not permit Pan Scan mode playback are automatically played in letterbox mode (black bands that appear at the top and bottom of the screen). Letter Box • When wide-screen video is played in this mode on a conventional screen, black Pan Scan bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen. Wide Screen • This is the correct mode for playing wide-screen videos on the unit screen or other external wide-screens. Notes: • The displayable picture size is preset on the DVD. Therefore the playback picture of some DVDs may not conform to the picture size selected. • When you play DVDs recorded in the 4:3 aspect ratio, the playback picture will Letter Box always appear in the 4:3 aspect ratio regardless of the TV display setting. • Select Wide Screen to conform the LCD screen on the unit. Always be sure that your TV display conforms to the actual TV in use if you connect the unit to a TV. Default It takes 3-5 seconds to reset the DVD settings to the factory default. Wide Screen E - 17 Out of Warranty In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please contact our Customer Support Center at 1-800-506-5746, 1-877-252-6873 or www.RCAav.com Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am-7pm, Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday: 9am-NOON Eastern time. Important: You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the return of product to our Product Returns Center. All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall AVC be liable for consequential or incidental damages. No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or Canada or any state thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase. This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary, from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, when an action may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you. For more information on other products and services, please visit our web site at www.RCAav.com E - 21 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 adapter before cleaning 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 fluid or other chemicals. Do NOT use compressed air to remove dust. Important Note • Before transporting the unit, remove the disc from the disc compartment. E - 18 Important: Also keep your "Bill of Sale" as proof of purchase. Model no Product name Type of set Serial no Invoice no Date purchased Dealer name FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR, PLEASE VISIT www.RCAav.com Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice. © 2010 AVC MULTIMEDIA Printed in China E - 22 811-937191W010 Symptom Cause (and remedy) No power. • Ensure the AC power adapter is connected. • The unit is not turned on. The remote control does not function. • Make sure the infrared remote sensor is not blocked. • Make sure the plastic sheet has been removed from the remote control. • Point the remote directly at the infrared remote sensor on the unit. • Replace the battery in the remote control with a new one. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. • The volume control is located on the side of the unit - please try adjusting this. • The system is in pause mode. Press the button to return to normal play mode. • The unit is in fast-forward or fast-reverse mode. Press the button to return to normal play mode. • Make sure the AUDIO/VIDEO output connections are correct. • The DTS DVD cannot be decoded to have speaker output. • The unit is too hot; shut off the unit for 30 minutes to cool it down. No picture. • The region number of the disc doesn't match the region number of this unit. The picture is • Clean the disc. not clear. • The disc is scratched. • Adjust the LCD's brightness and contrast using the MENU button on the remote control. Severe hum or • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. noise is heard. • Clean the disc. The disc does not play. • There is no disc inside ("No Disc" appears on the screen). • Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down. • Clean the disc. • A non-NTSC disc has been inserted. 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. Need MEo- 1r9e Help? Please visit online help at http://www.RCAav.com E - 19