RCA DRC290 User Manual - DRC290 - Page 1

Tocom: 5644 073B user manual manual de usuario DRC290 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. 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. 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 unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Re-orient 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. 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 product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture. Caution: FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. For your records In the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number: Model No. Remote Control No. Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No. This DVD player has earned the ENERGY STAR. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN T H E L I G H T N I N G CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION FLASH AND ARROW- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE HEAD WITHIN THE DO NOT REMOVE COVER T R I A N G L E I S A T R I A N G L E I S A ( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R - WARNING SIGN WA R N I N G S I G N SERVICEABLE PARTS IN- ALERTING YOU OF ALERTING YOU OF SIDE. REFER SERVICING I M P O R T A N T " D A N G E R O U S TO QUALIFIED SERVICE I N S T R U C T I O N S VOLTAGE" INSIDE PERSONNEL. A C C O M PA N Y I N G THE PRODUCT. T H E P R O D U C T. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15.ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION • WARNING - Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping of splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. • Always leave sufficient space around the product for ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow through vent openings. • Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the product. • Connect power cord only to AC power source as marked on the product. • Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the product. • Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product does not contain customer serviceable components. 16.IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON BATTERIES, adhere to the following precautions: A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all batteries are not replaced at the same time. B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged. C. Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury. When discarding batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the proper manner, according to your state/ provincial and local regulations. Important information This appliance is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to stand-by mode does not disconnect it from the mains supply. To completely isolate the equipment, remove the plug from the mains socket as some components remain connected to the electrical supply. The plug shall remain readily operable. Cautions 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. Any battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Technical specifications Product: DVD Player Brand: RCA Model: DRC290 Power Supply: 120V~60Hz Power consumption: 15 Watts Service information This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide. This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Important information Ventilation You must adequately ventilate the product. Make sure there is adequate space around the unit to provide proper air flow for ventilation. See diagram. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation opening with items, such as newspaper, tablecloths, curtains,etc. 10 cm 7 cm 10 cm 10 cm 7 cm • Do not use your system immediately after transporting it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensation may cause the system to malfunction. • Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use damaged, warped, or cracked discs. • Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located inside the disc compartment. To keep dust from collecting on the pick-up lens, do not leave the compartment door open for an extended period of time. If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air blower brush designed for camera lenses. This device is protected by U.S.patent numbers 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448 and 6,516,132 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. HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interlace are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. 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 cannot play the following types of discs: Laserdiscs, CD-I, CD-ROM (computer-only discs), DVD-ROM, or discs recorded 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. 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. 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. Connections DVD + TV • To use your new DVD player, you must connect the unit to the TV with the supplied Audio/Video cables (color coded red, white and yellow). Audio cable (White) Audio cable (Red) TV Video cable (Yellow) GEFAHR EINES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGS DVD • 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. • If your television set only has one audio socket connect it to the DVD player's left socket (white). • If your TV does not have Audio and Video Input Jacks and only has an RF jack, you need to connect an RF modulator (not provided). Connections Other connection options There are several ways in which you can incorporate your unit into an audio/ video system. This depends on the sockets and other appliances you have. Sound and image quality depend to a large extent on the types of connections used. 1. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (video and audio outputs) 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 miniplug cable. • Make sure you set the HDMI Setup option in the menu system to the resolution setting that most closely matches your TV. 2. Coaxial/optical digital audio output 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. • If the unit is connected to a DTS receiver through DIGITAL OUT and DTS track is selected, there will be no sound. • When connecting the optical audio digital cable, remove the protection cap from the connector and connect it firmly. Keep the protection cap and always reattach the cap when the connector is not in use, to keep it dustfree. (HDMI cable not supplied) COAXIAL DIGITAL (Coaxial and optical cables not supplied) Connections 3. Component video outputs (Y, Pb, Pr) (YUV) The Y, Pb, Pr sockets deliver an optimum image quality due to the separation of the video signal into three separate components. To obtain the best image quality possible, use very high quality cables for connections. Your dealer can provide YUV cables that are sold together and come in the standard color codes (red, green and blue) used for these types of sockets and cables. • If you use the Component sockets Y, Pb, Pr (also called YUV), you must configure the output video signal so that these sockets deliver either an interlaced YUV signal (component interlaced) or a progressive PS signal (component progressive) (refer to the Video setup menu). Do not forget to also connect the audio cables, because Component cables only transmit images, and not sound. (YUV cables not supplied) Connections HDMI Component (Y, Pb, Pr) S-Video Video (yellow jack) Video quality Best (digital signal, carries both audio and video signals) Best (analog signal, carries video signal only) Better Good 4. S-Video output The S-Video jack provides better picture quality than a video jack (sometimes labeled VIDEO and color-coded yellow on TVs) because S-Video keeps the color part of the picture separate from the black and white part of the picture. An SVideo cable is required for connection with a TV. • Remember to connect the left and right audio cables or coaxial audio cable because S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. S-VIDEO (S-Video cable not supplied) General controls Main unit 1 2 3 4 5 1. ON/STANDBY To turn the unit on or off (standby mode) 2. Disc compartment door 3. DISC 1/2/3/4/5 To open or close the corresponding disc tray SKIP To skip to the next disc tray 4. The display 5. STOP To stop the playback PLAY/PAUSE To start or pause the playback CH- SKIP CH+ To go to the previous or next title, chapter or track on a disc Display Disc tray status shows on the top left of the display. Disc icon lights when corresponding disc tray is loaded, and flashes for the current disc tray. Remote control Insert two AA batteries, matching the polarity inside the battery compartment. Notes: • Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. • Do not use rechargeable batteries. • Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations. General controls Remote control ZOOM To access the zoom function. ANGLE To select the camera angle setting. REPEAT To access the repeat playback function. ON•OFF To turn the unit on and off (standby mode). PROGRAM To access the program menu. RANDOM To access the random playback function. A-B To access the A-B repeat playback function. HDMI To select the HDMI output resolution. REVERSE To start accelerated play or slow motion in reverse direction. FORWARD To start accelerated play or slow motion in forward direction. SKIP / To go to the previous or next title, chapter or track. PAUSE To freeze frame and activate frame advance and slow motion. PLAY To start playback. STOP To stop playback. CLEAR To clear the entered items in a menu. DISC MENU To access the disc menu (if there is one) and to turn the PBC function (if available) on and off of a VCD. To navigate through the menus. OK To confirm a selection. PREVIEW To access the preview or introscan functions. SET UP To access the player menus. 0 - 9 Numeric input buttons. Numeric buttons 1-5 also select the disc to play in the corresponding disc tray. DISPLAY To access the information display. AUDIO To change the dialog language or audio format. SUBTITLE To select a subtitle language. MUTE To mute and restore the audio output. BOOKMARK To access the bookmark function. TITLE MENU To access the title menu of the disc (if available) and to access the PBC menu (if available) of a VCD. Basic playback Loading discs Up to 5 discs can be loaded into the unit. You can load any kind of compatible disc in any combination (DVDs, CDs, VCDs). The unit will read the data on the disc and play it accordingly. 1. Press DISC 1/2/3/4/5 on the unit to open the desired disc tray (For example, press DISC 1 to open disc tray 1). 2. Place a disc gently onto the tray with the disc's label facing up. 3. When you're finished loading the disc, press DISC 1/2/3/4/5 to close the disc tray (For example, press DISC 1 to close disc tray 1). 4. Repeat steps 1-3 to load discs in the other disc trays. Basic playback 1. Turn on the TV and tune to its video input channel, if necessary. 2. After a disc is loaded (refer to the above section). Playback starts automatically. If a disc menu appears, one of its options can be selected to start playing the disc. Highlight it with and press OK. 3. Press STOP to stop the playback. The unit remembers the point where the disc was stopped. If you press PLAY, playback resumes from this point. To stop playback completely or to start again from the beginning, press STOP twice. • If the unit is left in the stop mode for more than five minutes without any user interaction, the screen saver will activate. • If the playback is completely stopped for more than 30 minutes without any user interaction, the unit will turn off automatically. 4. To play the disc loaded in another disc tray during playback, press 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 (numeric buttons) on the remote control to select the corresponding disc tray. If the selected tray is empty, there will be no response. Play and load simultaneously 1. Press DISC 1/2/3/4/5 to open a disc tray while a disc is playing in another disc tray. 2. Load or change discs. 3. Press DISC 1/2/3/4/5 again to close the tray. Advanced playback Accelerated play During playback, press REVERSE or FORWARD one or more times to vary the speed and direction of the accelerated play. Press PLAY to resume the normal playback. Pause During playback, press PAUSE once to freeze frame. Press PLAY to resume the normal playback. Frame advance 1. During playback, press PAUSE twice. FRAME is displayed. 2. Press FORWARD to move forward one frame at a time. 3. Press PLAY to resume the normal playback. Slow motion 1. During playback, press PAUSE once. PAUSE is displayed. 2. Press REVERSE (except VCD) or FORWARD a number of times to vary the speed. 3. Press PLAY to resume the normal playback. Changing chapter/track During playback, press SKIP / to go immediately to the previous or next chapter, or to the previous or next track. Repeat playback During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a repeat playback mode: • For DVDs: Off, Chapter repeat, Title repeat • For CDs: All tracks repeat, Track repeat A-B repeat playback 1. To repeat a segment between two points (A and B), press A-B at the beginning of the segment you want to repeat during playback. 2. Allow the disc to play to the end of the segment or press FORWARD to advance to the end point (B). 3. Press A-B at the end of the segment. The segment plays repeatedly. 4. Press A-B once more to resume the normal playback. Random playback (audio CD, mp3/wma disc) 1. Press RANDOM after loading a disc. The random playback will start until all the tracks on the current disc have been randomly played. 2. Press RANDOM to cancel the random mode. Advanced playback Program playback To program the playback order of a disc: 1. When playback is stopped, press PROGRAM. The Program menu appears. 2. Press the numeric input buttons to enter the title and/or chapter number (for DVD), folder and track number (for mp3/wma or jpeg disc) or track number (for VCD and Audio CD). Press to move to another input space. 3. Repeat step 2 as often as necessary. 4. Press to select "PLAY" and then press OK. Items are played in the order of the program list. Playback stops once all items have been played. 5. Press STOP to stop the program playback. • The program list remains until the disc is removed from the player. Press PROGRAM to review the items in the program list during the program playback. Audio & subtitle settings • Some discs have several audio or subtitle settings for different languages or different audio formats. • To change the audio or subtitle setting during playback, press AUDIO (for audio) or SUBTITLE (for subtitle) to select one of the available setting. This option is only available if the disc offers a number of audio or subtitle settings. • For VCD playback, press AUDIO for audio channel selection: mono left, mono right or stereo. Angle setting (DVD) Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the angle setting (if available on the DVD disc). Zoom (DVD, VCD & jpeg disc) 1. During playback, press ZOOM. Each time the button is pressed, the picture is further zoomed in or out while stepping through all the zoom levels and return to normal picture size. 2. To see other parts of the picture while the picture is zoomed in, press to shift picture in the selected direction. Advanced playback Bookmark Mark a point on the disc for starting playback quickly from that location. The bookmarks are stored as long as the disc remains in the unit and the unit remains turned on. 1. Press BOOKMARK to show the bookmark menu during playback. 2. Press to select a free bookmark and then press OK to create a bookmark at the point you press OK. 3. Repeat step 2 to create more bookmarks. 4. Press to select a created bookmark and then press PLAY to start playback of the selected bookmark. 5. Press to select an unwanted bookmark and then press CLEAR to clear the unwanted bookmark. Preview The preview feature shows the summary of the disc content on the screen.` 1. During playback, press PREVIEW to display the summary of the current title (DVD) or current track (VCD) as 9 thumbnails. • If PREVIEW is pressed when the playback is stopped, only the first title (DVD) or track (VCD) of the disc can be previewed. • For VCD, press SKIP / to select the previous or next track for preview. • To exit the preview menu, press PREVIEW again. 2. Input the thumbnail number with the numeric input buttons and then press OK to start playback from the selected part of the disc. Introscan (audio CDs) Press PREVIEW to start listening to the first few seconds of each track on an audio CD. Press the button again to cancel the function. Accessing disc menu At anytime during playback, press DISC MENU to access the DVD's menu. Press TITLE MENU to access DVD's title menu (if available). Accessing PBC menu (VCD) • Press TITLE MENU to access the PBC menu if it is available. • Press DISC MENU repeatedly to select the PBC mode (if available on the disc) on or off. Advanced playback Information display The information display appears across the top of the screen when you press DISPLAY during playback. Press the button repeatedly to cycle among the playback information. DVD information display: title chapter time display TT CH audio language subtitles camera angle 5 . 1CH OFF play mode bookmark sleep timer PLA CD information display: track time display TRK play mode bookmark sleep timer PLA VCD information display: title time display TRK play mode PBC bookmark sleep timer The current status or setting on the information display can be changed while reviewing: Title, chapter, track, time display: When the information display is shown, press OK and then to highlight the desired item. Enter with the numeric input buttons the desired title, chapter, track or time value and then press OK to go directly to the selected title, chapter, track or time. Audio language, subtitles, camera angle, play mode: Press to highlight the desired item on the information display and then press to select the desired setting. Bookmark: Press to highlight bookmark on the information display and then press OK to access the bookmark menu. Refer to the bookmark section in the user manual for details. Sleep timer: Press to highlight sleep timer on the information display and then press OK to select the time before the unit turns off automatically. HDMI HDMI output If your TV or display device has a HDMI input, you may use the HDMI interface output for the best quality picture. The HDMI connection transfers both the video and audio streams as digital data to your TV. Make sure you set the HDMI setup options in the player menu to best match your TV. See "HDMI Setup" and "HDMI Audio" under "General Setup Menu" for details. Press HDMI to select the output resolution that matches your TV. Connecting TV with DVI input Please get a HDMI to DVI cable (not supplied) to connect your unit to a TV or monitor with a DVI input jack. Since DVI connections do not carry audio, you will need to connect the unit's AUDIO OUT jacks to your TV's audio input jacks. You can also use one of the digital audio output jacks to connect the unit to an audio receiver with digital input jacks. DVI INPUT TV Audio cables (red and white) DVD HDMI to DVI cable (not supplied) mp3, wma & jpeg files • mp3/WMA is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. The main advantage of the mp3/ WMA format is that CD-quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer in user friendly compressed files. • jpeg files are image files. Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 2 megapixels. Playback Before inserting a disc, check that it is compatible with the unit. 1. The folders on the disc will be listed in numerical order on the left side of the screen. When you highlight a folder, the list of songs or pictures in the folder are listed in numerical order on the right side of the screen. Press to select a folder and then OK to see the folder's contents. Current file name the files and subfolders contained in the same folder. The unit then plays the contents of the folders at the same level as the folder containing the file selected at the start. • jpeg file: the unit starts the slide show with the jpeg file you have selected, then displays all the jpeg files in the same folder, then all the jpeg files in the subfolders located in the same folder. You can set the amount of time a picture remains on the screen in the General Setup menu. • During playback, press SKIP / to go to the previous or next file. 3. Press STOP to stop the playback. 4. To go back to the folder list, press when the playback is stopped. Repeat playback While the disc is playing, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a repeat playback mode: • Repeat One, Repeat Directory, Repeat All, Repeat Off. Folders Files within the current folder 2. Press to select a file and then OK to start the playback. • mp3/WMA file: the unit begins playing the selected file, then all • mp3/WMA files and jpeg files cannot playback simultaneously. • The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to the size and number of jpeg files on the disc. If nothing is displayed after a few minutes, the file sizes may be too large. Reduce the files' resolution and write another disc. DivX files • 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 requirements. DivX subtitles In order to display proper subtitles in some Eastern European languages, you need to select the correct character set. During DivX file playback, press TITLE MENU repeatedly to choose a character set: Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Polish or Default (for Western European languages). To rent (purchase) DivX®VOD files DivX VOD files are downloaded after paying a rental from certain commercial websites. Prior to downloading a VOD you need to input the registration number of your DVD player on the purchase form on the site. Go to the DIV[X] VOD menu under the General Setup menu to check the number. Write down this VOD 8character registration number so that you can fill in the form on the website you purchase your DivX VOD files from. If you cannot play a DivX VOD file recorded on a CDR disc after downloading it, the rental period allocated during purchasing from the website may have expired. It is also possible 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. Player menus Navigating the player menus 1. Press SET UP to display the player's main menu. 2. Press to select a menu icon, 3. Press to select one of the available options under a menu icon. 4. Press to access the submenu and to select an option. 5. Press OK to confirm your selection. 6. Press to return to a previous menu. 7. Press SETUP to exit from the player menus. General setup menu GENERAL SETUP PASSWORD RATING SLIDE TIME HDMI OUTPUT HDMI AUDIO DIVX[R] VOD DEFAULT TVG Password This option allows you to set or change the password for changing the rating level. Password is not defined until you set it. To set the password: 1. Select "LOCK" from the password menu and then press OK. 2. Use the numeric input buttons to create a four-digit password. If a password has already been created, the correct old password must be entered before creating the new password. To cancel the password: 1. Select "UNLOCK" from the password menu and then press OK. 2. Use the numeric input buttons to input the four-digit password and then press OK. Ratings • Rating 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. To change the rating level: 1. Press to select the rating level. 2. Press OK and then enter the four- digit password and then press OK. Slide time To define the viewing time for each jpeg picture during a slideshow. HDMI output To change the HDMI output resolution that best matches your TV. Refer to your TV user manual on the highest resolution your TV supports. HDMI audio To change the HDMI audio mode. Select "SPDIF" if your TV systems is with builtin 5.1 channel digital audio decorder or "PCM" if your TV supports 2 channel digital audio output. Player menus DIV[X] VOD Write down the registration number so that you can fill in the form on the website where you purchase your DivX VOD files from. Refer to the section "To rent (purchase) DivX®VOD files" in the user manual. Default To return the unit's settings to the original factory settins. Language setup menu PLAYER MENU AUDIO SUBTITLES DISC MENU TVG LANGUAGE SETUP Player menu To change the language of the player menus, choose the language by pressing and then OK. Audio To change the dialog language, choose the language by pressing and then OK. Subtitles To change the subtitle language, choose the language by pressing and then OK. Disc menu To change the language of the disc menu, choose the language by pressing and then OK. Discs are created differently. The DVD player cannot override some language preferences. If a disc's software was created to play the movie (title) in a perferred language, the preference you set might be ignored. Also, if the language is not available on the disc you are playing, the disc's default language will be chosen. If the disc was not created with subtitles, you won't be able to use the subtitle feature. Audio setup menu DYNAMIC RANGE TVG AUDIO SETUP Dynamic range To monitor the audio track and control the different sound levels via dynamic compression. It minimizes sudden volume increases such as when a commercial starts. Press to select a range and then press OK. Player menus Video setup menu VIDEO SETUP VIDEO TV TYPE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST HUE SATURATION TVG Video To select the video format: • Select "Interlace YUV" if your TV uses the traditional technology known as interlace scan. • Select "PSCAN YPbPr" if your TV has progressive scan and you have connected the COMPONENT OUT jacks to the COMPONENT IN jacks of the TV. Progressive scan gives you a sharper, cleaner picture. Once progressive scan has been activated, the picture will only be visible on a progressive scan TV or monitor. If you have chosen this option but do not have a progressive scan TV or monitor, a picture with incorrect color or no color may result. Press and hold CH+ on the front panel. The video output will be restored to the standard setting and picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor. • Select "S-Video" if you have made the S-video output connection with your TV. TV type To choose a display option that affects how a disc's content appears on your TV screen. • 4:3 PS (4:3 Standard) reproduces a 4:3 picture with some distortion. • 4:3 LB (4:3 Letterbox) gives best reproduction of pictures recorded in this format (i.e., with horizontal bands at the top and bottom of the screen). • 16:9 (16:9 Widescreen) reproduces 16:9 format films in full, on a 16:9 screen. Brightness To adjust the video brightness level on a scale of 0 to 12. Contrast To adjust the video contrast level on a scale of 0 to 12. Hue To adjust the color hue level on a scale of -6 to +6. Saturation To adjust the color saturation level on a scale of 0 to 12 Player menus TVG setup menu TVG MODE HELL/DAMN RELIGIOUS SEXUAL CC MODE CC CHANNEL TVG HELP TVG TVGUARDIAN 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 onscreen menus. TV Guardian service provided by Principle Solutions. Service sold separately. Activating TVG 1. Power on the unit, the following dialog shows, "Start using your TVGuardian foul language filter today! Press SETUP and select TVGuardian to enable filter." This message will be displayed five times. 2. Press SETUP, select "TVG" and then press OK. A registration menu appears. After purchasing the TVG license, you will be provided with a 5-digit activation code. Input the activation code in this setup menu with the numeric input buttons on the remote control. Press OK 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 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 • Off • On Mute (Default): Captions are displayed when audio is muted. • Continuous: Captions are displayed continuously. Player menus 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) TVG help Select this option and press OK to enter the Setup Help of TVG Menu to look for more information on TV Channel Selection and TVG Website address. Press OK to exit this option. Troubleshooting tips 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 • Enter 9688 in the password menu to clear the memory. Keep this master password out of the reach of children. Refer to "General Setup" for details. Lock/Unlock DVD player • When playback is stopped, press and hold STOP on the unit's front and then press MENU on the remote control. Troubleshooting tips 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 the 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 the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons, it is normal for some distortion while scanning. • Make sure you've selected the correct option for the VIDEO OUT feature. Sound problems • If a TV is used, check whether the sound is muted or turned down low. • You may need to readjust the settings in the AUDIO menu. • Sound is muted during still, frame advance, or slow-motion play. Menu problems • With a DVD: the disc menus are not displayed in your language. Read the disc jacket to see what languages are available on that disc. Choose one that suits you, if possible. • With a DVD: there are no subtitles. Read the disc jacket to see if subtitles are available on that disc. Choose subtitles in a language that suits you if possible. • If the player's setup menus are not displayed in the language you want, check that your language is among those listed in the menu language menu. If necessary, choose another language. "INVALID KEY" appears on the screen • The action cannot be completed at this time for one of the following reasons: the disc's software restricts it; the disc's software doesn't support that feature (e.g., angles); the feature is not available at the moment; you've requested a title or chapter number that is out of range. Ratings problems • If you forget your password, go to "Forget Password" information in this section. • The default language for dialogs and subtitles may be preset by the DVD. More information Handling and caring for discs • Handle your discs with care. Hold the disc with your fingers at the edges or through the hole. • Insert the disc with the label facing up (for a single-sided disc). • Place the disc properly into the tray in the allotted holder. • Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary, always wiping from the centre to the edge. • Always put discs back in their cases after use and store in a vertical position. • Do not close the tray with two discs in it or with a disc not sitting correctly in the holder. • Do not play cracked, chipped or warped discs nor try to repair them with adhesive tape or glue. • Do not write on a disc. • Do not move the player when a disc is being played. • Do not scratch discs or store them in places exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or high temperatures. • Do not use aerosol cleaners, benzene, anti-static liquids or any other solvent for cleaning discs. When cleaning, wipe gently with a soft damp (water only) cloth from the centre to the edge, avoiding circular motions, which could cause scratches and interference during playback. Cleaning • Use a soft, dry, clean cloth. Regularly dust the vents at the back or sides. • Using solvents, abrasive or alcoholbased products risks damaging the appliance. Warranty Limited warranty (US) 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. • The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: During the initial 90 days: • 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. After the 90 days and within one year: • 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. We will bill you a flat exchange charge to replace a defective unit. This charge covers the labor cost for its repair. How state law relates to 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. • This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you also may have other rights that vary from state to state. 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. • 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. • Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to: Thomson Inc., 11721 B Alameda Avenue, Socorro, Texas 79927. • Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty. • Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss enroute to Thomson. • A new or refurberised unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid. What your warranty does not cover: • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. • Adjustment of customer controls. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • A unit that has been modified or Warranty incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. • Batteries. • Units purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. • Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.Product Registration: • Please complete the online Product Registration on www.rcaaudiovideo.com or 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 here by 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. If you purchased your product outside the United States: • This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information. Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. IMPORTADOR Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5 EXPORTER Thomson Inc. P.O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976 ©2007 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) www.rcaaudiovideo.com Printed in China / Impreso en China