RCA DRC97983 DRC97983 Product Manual - Page 1

8" Dual Screen Mobile DVD System User Manual DRC97983 AVC Multimedia Markham, Ontario L3R 1E3 http://www.RCAav.com Read these instructions before using your new product for the first time. Safety Precautions 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 owner's manual. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ON OR NEAR THIS UNIT. 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. * SEE REAR OF UNIT FOR GRAPHIC SYMBOLS * This product contains a low power laser device. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. On Placement • Do not use the unit in places that are extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid. • Place the unit on a flat and even surface. • Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on carpeting. • To avoid magnetized, do not place the unit near speaker or magnet. • Do not use this unit in direct sunlight or leave the unit in a closed automobile (or yacht, etc) where it would be exposed to high temperatures above 104°F (40°C). • No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the car power adaptor and main unit. • 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. On Safety • When connecting or disconnecting the car power adaptor, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and create a hazard. • When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the car power adaptor. On Condensation • When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the unit. When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally. Let the unit stand for 1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room and allow the unit to dry before use. Ventilation Warning • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) • Do not operate the unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, allow about 4 inch (10cm) of free space all around the unit for adequate ventilation. Rating Plate Location • The rating plate is located on the rear of unit. FCC Statements NOTE: 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the 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. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. WARNING: • Should any trouble occur, disconnect the car power adaptor and refer servicing to a qualified technician. • The AC/DC adaptor is used as disconnect device. • The AC/DC adaptor of apparatus should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended used. • To be completely disconnect the power input, the AC/DC adaptor of apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains. Notes on Copyright It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132 and 5,583,936 licensed for limited viewing uses only. 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, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. E - 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 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 are 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 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. 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. Disc Formats This unit can play DVDs [8cm/12cm disc] Audio CDs [8cm/12cm disc] Compatible Region Management Information 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. Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available When the symbol 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 Multiple camera angles Region code indicator 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. Title1 Title2 Chapter1 Chapter2 Chapter3 Chapter1 Chapter2 Track1 Track2 Track3 Track4 Track5 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. 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 battery)...x 1 Car Power Adaptor...x 1 DC-AV Cable...x 1 Mounting Strap...x 2 E - 2 Remote Control Using the Remote Control • Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit. • When there is a strong ambient light source, the perform­ance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may be degraded, causing unreliable operation. TO CHANGE REMOTE BATTERY 1. Open the battery door. 2. Insert one CR2025 (3V) size battery. Remove the PLASTIC sheet before using the Remote Control. BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the remote control will be greatly reduced and you will need to replace the battery. Notes: • If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the battery to avoid damage caused by battery leakage corrision. • When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be strictly followed. WARNING: Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or it may leak and/or explode. WARNING: 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. Control Reference Guide Remote Control 1) VIDEO MODE Button Adjusts Brigntness, Contrast, Color or View Mode of the LCD screen. 2) PREV Button Moves back through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc. 3) / SEARCH Buttons SEARCH: Fast reverse playback. SEARCH: Fast forward playback. 4) GOTO Button Skips directly to a location on a DVD or CD. 5) Cursor ( , , , ) Buttons Moves between selections on a menu screen and adjust certain settings. ENTER Button Confirms selections on a menu screen. 6) MEMORY Button In STOP mode, sets titles/chapters in a favorite order. 7) Number (0 - 9) Buttons Use when creating programs and locating a title/ chapter or specific time. 8) REPEAT A-B Button Performs point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD or CD. REPEAT DISC Button Repeats a DVD chapter or title. Repeats a CD track or the entire disc. SETUP Button In stop mode, it brings up the SETUP menu. 9) MENU Button Enters and exits the main DVD menu. 10) NEXT Button Moves forward through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc. 11) STOP Button Stops playing a disc. PLAY Button Starts or resumes playback of a disc. PAUSE Button Pauses playback of a disc. 12) DISPLAY Button Shows status information on the screen. 13) ANGLE Button Switches between multiple camera angles when the DVD you are playing has been programmed with multiple camera angles. 14) AUDIO Button Selects one of the audio sound tracks on a DVD (if more than one is available) or select the audio output mode on an CD. 15) SUBTITLE Button Selects one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD (if available). RETURN Button Returns to normal operation after using the SETUP menu of a DVD. DVD Player 1 2 1) OPEN Button Press the OPEN button and hold the front panel to unfold it, and press the DVD door switch on the mid cabinet to open the disc door. 2) STANDBY Indicator When the STANDBY / ON switch is slid to OFF position, the light will illuminate. 3 3) Headphone Jack 4 4) VOLUME Control Adjusts the volume. 5 5) STANDBY / ON Switch 6) AUDIO & VIDEO OUT Jacks 6 7) DC IN 9V-12V Jack 8) SEARCH Button Performs fast reverse playback. 7 SEARCH Button Performs fast forward playback. PREV Button Goes back to current or previous chapters/ 10 9 8 tracks. PLAY Button NEXT Button Starts or resumes playback of a disc. Advances chapters/titles/tracks. STOP Button Button Stops playing a disc. Flips the screen image. 9) LCD Screen PAUSE Button 10) Remote Sensor Pauses playback and frame advance. Receives the remote control signal. E - 3 Monitor 5 6 1) DC OUT 9V-12V Jack 2) AUDIO & VIDEO IN Jacks 3) VOLUME Control Adjusts the volume. 4 4) Headphone Jack 3 5) LCD Screen 6) STANDBY Indicator When the OFF/ON switch 2 is in OFF position, the light will illuminate. 7) BRIGHTNESS Control 1 Adjusts the relative lightness or darkness of the screen. 8) COLOR Control Adjusts the color intensity. 9) Screen Switch WIDE: Wide Screen NORMAL: Pan Screen 10) OFF/ON Switch 7 8 9 10 11 12 11) DC IN 9V-12V Jack 12) Stand Power Supply The included 12V car power adaptor is designed for use with vehicles that have a 12V, negative ground electrical system. Using the DVD Player and the Monitor Together IMPORTANT This car adaptor is for use with 12 volt batteries only. DVD player right side Monitor left side right side To cigarette lighter socket 4 DC-AV cable (included) Car Power Adaptor 1 To A/V OUT & DC IN 9V-12V jacks To A/V IN & 2 DC OUT 9V-12V jacks Using the DVD Player or the Monitor Separately WARNING: Disconnect this car power adaptor when not in use. Not for use in 24V vehicles. DVD player right side Car Power Adaptor 2 To cigarette lighter socket To DC IN 9V-12V 1 jack 3 To DC IN 9V-12V jack Car Power Adaptor Monitor right side 2 To cigarette lighter socket To DC IN 9V-12V 1 jack Cautions: • Use this unit only with the included 12V car power adaptor. Use with other car adaptors could damage the unit, or even your vehicle. • The included 12V car power adaptor is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with any other equipment. • In the interest of traffic safety, drivers should not operate the unit or view videos while driving. • When the inside of the 12V power outlet is dirty with ashes or dust, the plug section may become hot due to poor contact. Be sure to clean the 12V power outlet before use. • After use, disconnect the 12V car power adaptor from both the unit and 12V power outlet. • If the unit is not properly attached to a vehicle, it may become airborne in the event of an accident and cause damage, injury, or death. • Check your local traffic laws for rules governing the use of video devices in vehicles. Connections A. Watching a DVD on the DVD Player and the Monitor You can watch the same DVD on the DVD player and the monitor. Watching a DVD on the DVD Player and the Monitor 1. Connect the DVD player and the monitor using the included DC-AV Cable. 2. Turn on the DVD player and the monitor. 3. Play a DVD on the DVD player; the monitor will play the same DVD at the same time. DVD player right side Monitor left side DC-AV cable (included) To A/V OUT & DC IN 9V-12V jacks E - 4 To A/V IN & DC OUT 9V-12V jacks B. Connecting a TV (for the DVD Player Only) If your TV has Audio/Video inputs, you can connect the DVD player to your TV using the included DC-AV cable. Watching a DVD on Your TV 1. Connect your TV to the DVD player using the included DC-AV cable. 2. Turn on the TV and follow the instructions included with it to play the DVD. DC-AV cable (included) TV Notes: • Make sure to use the correct DC-AV cable. Connecting the plugs incorrectly may cause a weak signal. • If your TV does not have Audio/Video inputs, you will need to purchase an RF modulator (sold separately) and follow the instructions included with it to connect the unit to your TV. DO NOT CONNECT DVD player right side DO NOT CONNECT C. Connecting a Stereo Receiver or Amplifier (for the DVD Player Only) The DVD player can output stereo and down-mixed two channel Dolby Digital audio. Listening on External Audio Equipment DVD player right side 1. Connect the DVD player to the left/right Audio In jacks on the other equipment using the included DC-AV cable. 2. Turn on your audio equipment and follow the instructions provided with it to select the AUDIO IN function. DC-AV cable (included) Notes: • Make sure to use the correct DC-AV cable. Connecting the plugs incorrectly may cause a weak signal. • If you have a stereo VCR, make sure you set it to stereo mode. • Due to copyright protection, DVD movies cannot be copied. If you copy a DVD movie onto a videotape, the resulting copy will be unclear, with poor sound quality. This is NOT caused by a defective DVD system. DO NOT CONNECT DO NOT CONNECT DO NOT CONNECT D. Connecting Game Systems/Video Equipment (for the Monitor Only) You can connect game systems or other video equipment for playback using the monitor. Watching Video Equipment 1. Connect the other equipment to the monitor using a standard AV Cable (not included). 2. Turn on the monitor. 3. Turn on the video equipment and follow the instructions provided with it to playback. Notes: • Make sure to use the correct Audio/ Video cable. Connecting the plugs incorrectly may cause a weak signal. • If you have a mono VCR, the volume level from the speakers will be low. Game System / Video Equipment AV cable (not included) Monitor left side To A/V IN jacks E. Using the Monitor with Other Equipment while Playing DVD on the DVD Player You can use a game console or other video equipment on the monitor while viewing a DVD on the DVD player. Game System / Video Equipment DVD player right side Monitor left side right side AV cable (not included) To cigarette lighter socket DO NOT CONNECT DO NOT CONNECT To A/V OUT & DC IN 9V-12V jacks DC-AV cable (included) To A/V IN & DC OUT 9V-12V jacks To DC IN 9V-12V jack Watching Video Equipment on the Monitor while Viewing a DVD on the DVD Player 1. Connect the power connector between the DVD player and the monitor. Do not connect the Audio/Video portion of the DC-AV cable. 2. Connect the monitor to the other equipment using a standard AV cable (not included). 3. Turn on the DVD player, the monitor and the other equipment. 4. Play a DVD on the DVD player. 5. Use the monitor for the other equipment. Notes: • Make sure to use the correct Audio/Video cable. Connecting the plugs incorrectly may cause a weak signal. • If you have a mono VCR, the volume level from the speakers will be low. E - 5