Important safety instructions, Drc277b – RCA DRC277B User Manual

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Icons Used on DVDs

Sample lcons

Language selections for audio

Language selections for subtitles

Screen aspect ratio

Multiple camera angles

Region code indicator

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.
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.

Note:

Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on

a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded

on them, but some do not.

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.

DISC FORMATS

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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

On Placement

• Do not use the unit in places that are

extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.

• The ventilation should not be impeded by

covering the ventilation openings with items

such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains,

etc.

On Safety

• When connecting or disconnecting the AC

power cord, 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 AC power

cord.

• No naked flame sources such as lighted

candles should be placed on the AC power

cord and the unit.

• Leave a minimum of 10 cm around the

apparatus for ventilation.

• Attention should be drawn to the environmental

aspects of battery disposal.

• Use of apparatus in moderate climates.
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 let the unit dry

before use.

Rating Plate Location

• The rating plate is located on the back 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.

• Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to a

qualified technician.

• Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it shall remain readily operable and

should not be obstructed during intended use. To be completely disconnected the

apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected

from the mains socket outlet completely.

WARNING

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.

This product
contains a low power
laser device.

This DVD player has
earned the ENERGY
STAR.

DOUBLE INSULATION WHEN
SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

DISC FORMATS

Compatible Discs

This DVD Player is capable of playing the following types of discs:

DVDs, Audio CDs, CDs and JPEG files on them. Before you put a disc in the player, make sure it is

compatible. You can’t play the following types of discs: Laserdiscs, CD-I, CD-ROM (computer-only discs),

DVD-ROM, or discs 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 JPEG file recording on CD-Rs can prevent

optimal playback of these files on your DVD player by degrading the quality and/or the ability of

the player to read the file.
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.

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.

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.

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.

Portable Cart Warning

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 effective distance for

remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters).

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.

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.

REMOTE CONTROL

2. Insert two AAA size

batteries.

1. Open the battery

door.

To Change Remote Batteries

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

Printed in China

CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE

1. Disc Tray

Opens or closes the tray by pressing the

OPEN/CLOSE button.

2. OPEN/CLOSE Button

Opens or closes the tray.

3. Remote Sensor

Receives the remote control’s commands.

PLAY Button

Starts or resumes playback of a disc.

5. POWER Indicator

Indicator Off: The unit is in standby mode.

Indicator On: The unit is turned on.

STANDBY/ON • STOP Button

Turn the unit on or put it in standby mode. Or

stop playing a disc.

Unit

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10

To Wall Outlet

- 1 -

- 2 -

- 3 -

- 4 -

OPEN/CLOSE Button

Press to open or close the disc tray.

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 (If more than

one is available).

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 programmed playback

sequences.

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.

10. PLAY Button

Press to start or resume 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. GOTO Button

Press to skip directly to a specific location.

17. SUBTITLE Button

Press to select one of the subtitle languages

programmed on a DVD (If available).

18. ZOOM Button

Zoom in an image.

Remote Control

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17
19

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23
25

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6
7

11
13 12

19. RETURN Button

20. TITLE Button

Press to open the title menu screen.

21. MENU Button

Press to open and close the DVD’s menu.

22. HDMI Button

Press to change the video output signals in

stop mode.

23. PAUSE Button

Press to pause playback.

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. STEP Button

Press to advance frame by frame (on DVD).

28. DISC REPEAT Button

Press to repeat chapter or title of a DVD.

Press to repeat single track or whole CD.

SOUND SYSTEM

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.

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.

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 below listed connection method for connecting to your TV.

A. RCA AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS

Use the Audio/Video cable (supplied). 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.

Yellow

White

Red

AV Cable

(included)

B. CONNECTING TO A DISPLAY (Using a

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. Using a

ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

• To order accessories visit web site http://www.RCAav.com

Remote Control .......................................................................................................... x 1

2xAAA Batteries .......................................................................................................... x 1

AV Cable .................................................................................................................... x 1

7. HDMI OUT Jack

8. VIDEO OUT Jack

9. DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT Jack

10. LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO OUT Jacks

HDMI cable (not included), connect the HDMI OUT

jack on your unit to the HDMI IN jack on your TV or

HDMI-compatible display.

• When using a HDMI cable, do not connect to