RCA DRC300iH DRC300iH Product Manual - Page 1

User manual DRC300iH Safety Precautions Caution Marking and rating plate was located at rear and bottom enclosure of the apparatus. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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. The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to cause an electric shock. The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this user manual. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. WARNING: THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON APPARATUS. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT PLACE ANY HEATING OR COOKING APPARATUS BENEATH THIS UNIT. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF POWER OUTLET, THEN FULLY INSERT. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. The symbol for Class II (Double Insulation) This product contains a low power laser device. On Placement does cause harmful interference to radio or • Do not use the unit in places that are television reception, which can be determined extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid. by turning the equipment off and on, the user • The ventilation should not be impeded by is encouraged to try to correct the interference covering the ventilation openings with items by one or more of the following measures: such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. etc. - Increase the separation between the On Safety equipment and receiver. • When connecting or disconnecting the AC - Connect the equipment into an outlet on power cord, grip the plug and not the cord a circuit different from that to which the itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and receiver is connected. create a hazard. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ • When you are not going to use the unit for TV technician for help. a long period of time, disconnect the AC Warning: Changes or modifications to this power cord. unit not expressly approved by the party • No naked flame sources such as lighted responsible for compliance could void the candles should be placed on the AC power user's authority to operate the equipment. cord and the unit. • Leave a minimum of 10 cm around the Notes on Copyright apparatus for ventilation. It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, • Attention should be drawn to the show, broadcast on cable, play in public, or environmental aspects of battery disposal. rent copyrighted material without permission. • Use of apparatus in moderate climates. Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. On Condensation 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; • When left in a heated room where it is warm and 5,583,936 licensed for limited viewing and damp, water droplets or condensation uses only. may form inside the unit. When there is This product incorporates copyright protection condensation inside the unit, the unit may technology that is protected by U.S. patents not function normally. Let the unit stand for and other intellectual property rights. Use of 1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or this copyright protection technology must be gradually heat the room and let the unit dry authorized by Macrovision, and is intended before use. for home and other limited viewing uses only Rating Plate Location unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. • The rating plate is located on the rear of Reverse engineering or disassembly is unit. prohibited. FCC Statements NOTE: This equipment has been tested and WARNING: found to comply with the limits for a Class • Should any trouble occur, disconnect the B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the AC power cord and refer servicing to a FCC Rules. These limits are designed to qualified technician. provide reasonable protection against harmful • To be completely disconnected the interference in a residential installation. apparatus from supply mains, the mains This equipment generates, uses and can plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected radiate radio frequency energy and, if not from the mains socket outlet completely. installed and used in accordance with the • The mains plug of apparatus should not be instructions, may cause harmful interference obstructed OR should be easily accessed to radio communications. However, there is during intended use. no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment 1 DRC300iH eng ib.indd 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the 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. When the provided plug does not fit into your AC power outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the AC 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 a 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. Portable Cart Warning 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 the AC power cord or plug is damaged, liquid has 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. The unit can playback: Disc Formats DVDs [8cm/12cm disc] Region Management Information This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is encoded on DVDs. If the region number printed on the DVD does not correspond to the region number of this unit, it cannot play that disc. The region number of this unit is 1. Audio CDs CD-R CD-RW [8cm/12cm disc] Compatible Title, Chapter and Tracks • DVDs are divided into "titles" and "chapters". If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate "title". "Chapters" are sections of titles. • Audio CDs are divided into "tracks". A "track" is usually one song on an Audio CD. Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available When the appears on the screen, it indicates that the function or operation attempted is not available at that time. This occurs because the DVD manufacturer determines the specific functions of DVDs. Certain functions may not be available on some DVDs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the DVD. Icons Used on DVDs Sample lcons Note: When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic images will not be shown. Language selections for audio Language selections for subtitles Screen aspect ratio Note: Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on them, but some do not. Notes on Unauthorized Discs You may not be able to play some DVDs on this unit, particularly if they were purchased from outside your geographic area or made for business purposes. Multiple camera angles 1 Region code indicator sound system Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Soundtracks encoded in Dolby Digital can reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels of excellent quality audio. The unit automatically recognizes the Dolby Digital bitstream and provides a downmix suitable for two-channel listening. An additional Dolby Digital decoder is required for reproduction of the discrete multi-channel soundtracks available on many DVDs. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 'Dolby' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ACCESSORIES Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Remote Control (with batteries x 1 Audio/Video cable ...x 1 Need more help? Please visit online help at www.RCAav.com 2 remote control Using the Remote Control • Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit. • When using this unit in very bright light, the infrared REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR may not work properly. • The recommended operating range for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters). To Change Remote Batteries 1. Open the battery door. Battery Replacement When the batteries become weak, the operating distance of the remote control will be greatly reduced and you will need to replace the batteries. 2. Insert two AAA size batteries. Notes: • If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by battery leakage corrosion. • When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be strictly followed. • Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBONZINC), or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries. WARNING: • Do not dispose of the battery in fire or it may explode or leak. • Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. troubleshooting guide SYMPTOM No power. The remote control does not function. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. No picture or abnormal color. CAUSE (AND REMEDY) • Ensure the AC power cord is connected. • The unit is not turned on. • Remove any obstacles between the remote and the unit • Use the remote near the unit. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit. • Replace the batteries in the remote with new one. • Make sure that you select ON mode. • The system is in pause mode. Press the PLAY button to return to normal play mode. • The unit is in fast-forward or fast-reverse mode. Press the PLAY button to return to normal play mode. • Make sure the AUDIO output is correct. • Make sure the audio cable is connected securely. • The region number of the disc doesn't match the region number of this unit. No output on your HDMI TV. Severe hum or noise is heard. The disc does not play. The DVD door cannot open. • The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output. • The video/HDMI cable is not connected securely. • The TV is not turned on. • Clean the disc. • Check connection between HDMI TV and the unit. • Replace the HDMI cable with a better one. Bad HDMI cable can cause data lost. • Press HDMI key on remote handset several times to toggle among different HD OUTPUT. • Check the connections. • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. • Clean the disc. • There is no disc inside. ("No Disc" appears on the screen). • Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down. • Clean the disc. • 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. • Reset the unit, press the STANDBY/ON button to turn off the unit, wait for a few seconds, then restart the unit. maintenance 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 cord before maintaining 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. 3 control reference guide Remote Control 1. OPEN/CLOSE Button Press to open or close the disc tray. 2. STANDBY/ON Button Press to turn on the unit or put it in standby mode 3. AUDIO Button Press to select one of the audio sound tracks programmed on a DVD or to select the audio output mode on an audio CD. 4. ANGLE Button Press to switch the camera angle of the video presentation when scenes with multiple camera angles are recorded on a DVD. 5. MEMORY Button Press to create programs. 6. DISPLAY Button Press to change disc status information displayed on the TV screen. 7. SETUP Button Press to open and close the SETUP menu screen 8. CURSOR ( , , , ) Button Press to highlight selections on a menu screen and adjust certain settings. OK Button Press to confirm selections on a menu screen. 9. CLEAR Button Clear input selections and cancel certain playback functions. Press to select iPod's "Remote UI mode" or "Extended Interface mode". 10. PLAY Button Press to start playback. 11. STOP Button Press to stop playback. 12. SEARCH Button Fast reverse playback. 13. REV Button Press to move backwards through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc. 14. Number (0-9) Buttons 15. A-B REPEAT Button Press to perform point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD or CD. 16. SOURCE Button Selects input sources. 17. SUBTITLE Button Press to select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD. 18. ZOOM Button Zoom in an image. 19. RETURN Button Press to return to the normal operation after using the SETUP button. 1 2 43 65 7 8 9 10 11 13 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 23 25 26 27 28 Press to return to the previous menu in iPod/iPhone mode. 20. TITLE Button Press to open the title menu screen. 21. MENU Button Press to open or close the DVD's menu. 22. HDMI Button Press once to view current HDMI output resolution. Press repeatedly to change resolution (480P, 720P, 1080i, or 1080P). 23. PAUSE Button Press to pause playback, frame advance. 24. SEARCH Button Fast forward playback. 25. NEXT Button Press to move forward through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc. 26. SLOW Button Press to perform slow forward playback of DVDs. 27. GOTO Button Press to skip directly to a specific location on a DVD. 28. DISC REPEAT Button Press to repeat chapter or title of a DVD. Press to repeat single track or whole CD. Press to repeat songs/albums from your iPod/iPhone. Unit 1 235 9 1. DISC TRAY Opens or closes the tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button. 2. REMOTE SENSOR Receives the remote control unit signals. 3. DISPLAY WINDOW Display units information. 4. Power Indicator Indicator On: The unit is in standby mode. Indicator Off: The unit is turned on. 5. ON/STANDBY Button Turn the unit on or put it in standby mode. 4 678 6. OPEN/CLOSE Button Opens or closes the tray. 7. PLAY Button Starts or resumes playback of a disc. 8. STOP Button Stop playing a disc. 9. iPod/iPhone dock door Push once & slide out the iPod/iPhone dock. To wall outlet 10 11 13 14 15 12 10. COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT jack 11. HDMI OUT jack 12. S-VIDEO OUT jack 13. AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks 14. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 15. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, Pb & Pr) 4 SETUP and connections CONNECTING TO A TV The unit can be connected to your TV in several different ways, depending on the design of your TV. Note: Use only one of the connection methods listed below for connecting to your TV. Method A (AV jacks) will give good picture quality. Method B (Component Video) will give better picture quality. Method C (HDMI) will give best picture quality. A. RCA AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS 1. Using the red, white and yellow connection on the AV cable (included), connect the VIDEO OUT and left/right AUDIO OUT jacks on the unit to the VIDEO IN and left/ right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV. 2. Using a S-video cable (not included). S-Video will give slightly better picture quality than a standard (yellow RCA-type) AV connection. If your TV has an S-Video connection, you may prefer to use this connection. TV TV white red yellow white red AV cable (included) S-video cable Audio cable (red and white) yellow red white red white B. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (DVD) AUDIO IN Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Using the red and white connection on an audio cable (not included), connect the left/ right AUDIO OUT jacks on your unit to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV. Audio cable Using a component video cable (not (red and white) included), connect the Y VIDEO OUT jack (green plug) on your unit to the Y VIDEO IN jack on your TV, the Pb VIDEO OUT jack (blue plug) on your unit to the Pb VIDEO IN jack on your TV and the Pr VIDEO OUT jack (red plug) on your unit to the Pr VIDEO IN jack on your TV to view the highest quality picture playback. white red green blue red red white red blue green VIDEO IN TV Component video cable (green/blue/red) C. CONNECTING TO A DISPLAY (Using an HDMI cable) For TVs that support it, HDMI can provide the best quality audio and video output (depending on media source), and so is the preferred connection type. The HDMI cable incorporates both audio and video signals, so you will have just one cable running from the unit to your TV. • Press the HDMI button on the remote control to change output signals as below: 480P (progressive) 720P (progressive) 1080i (interlace) 1080P (progressive) Using an HDMI cable (not included), connect the HDMI OUT jack on your unit to the HDMI IN jack on your TV or HDMI-compatible display. • Set the output resolution (using the HDMI button on the remote control) to match the maximum resolution of your TV. • When using HDMI connection to HDMI TV, please set the DIGITAL AUDIO under Audio Notes: • Refer to your TV Owner's Manual to the determine the maximum resolution your TV can support. If the picture quality or colors on TV appear distorted, you may have set the output resolution on the DVD player to too high a value. • When you connect the DVD player to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. • If you have a HDMI (with HDCP) equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to this player using an HDMI cable. Setup menu to be PCM (STEREO). HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. CONNECTING TO OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (AMPLIFIER or HOME THEATER) A. ANALOG CONNECTION Using an audio cable (not included), connect the left/right AUDIO OUT jack on your unit to the AUDIO IN jack on your other source. ANALOGUE CONNECTION Amplifier of stereo system, etc. AUDIO IN B. DIGITAL CONNECTION (preferred) Using a coaxial digital audio cable (not included), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on your unit to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on your other source. DIGITAL CONNECTION Audio equipment with digital audio input jack DIGITAL AUDIO IN white red Audio cable (red and white) Coaxial Digital Audio cable red white Notes: • When you connect the unit to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. • If the external equipment is television and this audio system is close to it, you may experience the interference if the tuner function is selected while the television is working. • Refer to the instruction manual of the connected equipment as well. 5 10/6/2009 9:45:13 AM