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RCA DRC97383 User Manual

Important safety instructions, Connections, Disc formats

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Turning on the unit

1. Slide the STANDBY / ON switch on the top of the unit to the ON position.
2. The DVD logo (start-up picture) will appear on the screen.
3. After use, slide the STANDBY / ON switch to the STANDBY (power off) position.

CONNECTIONS

This unit can play

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 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.

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.

DVDs

[8cm/12cm disc]

Compatible

Audio CDs

[8cm/12cm disc]

CONTrOl rEFErENCE GuIDE

1) Button

Press the button to open the front panel, press the

inside disc switch to open the disc door.

2) STANDBY Indicator

When the STANDBY / ON switch is slided to STANDBY

position, the red light will illuminate.

3)

SEArCH Button

Performs fast reverse playback.

SEArCH Button

Performs fast forward playback.

4)

prEV Button

Goes back to current or previous chapters/tracks.

NEXT Button

Advances chapters/tracks.

5)

Flip Button

Flips the screen image.

6)

pAuSE Button

Pauses playback of a disc. Each time you press the

pAuSE button the picture advances one frame on a

DVD. Press the plAY button to resume playback.

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.

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

SENSOR may not work properly.

• The maximum effective distance for remote operation is about 16

feet (5 meters).

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.

2. Insert one CR2025 (3V) size battery.

TO CHANGE rEmOTE BATTErY
1. Open the battery door.

rEmOTE CONTrOl

Remove the PLASTIC

sheet before USING the

Remote Control.

Remote Control

unit

B. using the Car Power Adapter

The 12V car power adapter allows the unit to be used with vehicles that have a 12V, negative ground electrical system.

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.

Note: If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the battery.

7)

STOp Button

Stops playing a disc.

8)

plAY Button

Starts or resumes playback of a disc.

9) lCD Screen

10) remote Sensor

Receives the remote control signal.

11) Headphone Jack

12) VOlumE Control

Adjusts the volume.

13) Standby/On Switch

14) AuDIO & VIDEO IN / OuT Jacks

15) AV IN / DVD Switch

16) DC IN 9V-12V Jack

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.

Chapter1

Title1

Title2

Chapter2

Chapter3

Chapter1

Chapter2

Track1

Track2

Track3

Track4

Track5

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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.

SOuND SYSTEm

ACCESSOrIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

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

Remote Control (with battery) ...........................................................................................................................................................................x1
AC Power Adapter .................................................................................................................................................................................................x 1
Car Power Adapter ................................................................................................................................................................................................x 1
Mounting Strap ......................................................................................................................................................................................................x 1
Audio/Video Cable ................................................................................................................................................................................................x 1

pOWEr SupplY

A. using the AC Power Adapter

The supplied AC power adapter operates on AC 100-120V ~50/60Hz.

Cautions:

• The AC power adapter included with this unit is for its use only. Do not use it with other equipment.
• When the unit is not going to be used for long time, disconnect the AC power adapter from the AC power outlet.
• When the AC power adapter is plugged in, the apparatus is not completely disconnected from the main power supply,

even when the power is turned off.

Warning:
The AC power adapter is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended used. In order

to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the AC power adapter should be disconnected from the mains

socket outlet completely.

E - 6

E - 3

E - 4

E - 2

E - 5

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

1) VIDEO mODE Button

Adjusts Brigntness, Contrast, Color or View Mode of

the LCD screen.

2)

prEV Button

Goes back to current or previous chapters/tracks.

3)

/ SEArCH Buttons

SEArCH: Fast reverse playback.

SEArCH: Fast forward playback.

4) GOTO Button

Skips directly to a location on a DVD or a CD.

5) Cursor ( , , , ) Buttons

Use to move 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

Opens and closes the SETUP menu while in stop

mode.

9) 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.

10) AuDIO Button

Selects one of the audio sound tracks programmed on

a DVD or select the audio output mode on an Audio

CD.

11) ANGlE Button

Switches between multiple camera angles when the

DVD you are playing has been programmed with

multiple camera angles.

12) DISplAY Button

Shows status information on the screen.

13) STOp Button

Stops playing a disc.

plAY Button

Starts or resumes playback of a disc.

pAuSE Button

Pauses playback of a disc. Each time you press the

pAuSE button the picture advances one frame on a

DVD. Press the plAY button to resume playback.

14)

NEXT Button

Advances chapters/tracks.

15) mENu Button

Opens and closes the DVD menu.

WArNING:

Disconnect the car power

adapter when not in use. Not

for use in 24V vehicles.

INSTAllATION GuIDE

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15
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INSTAllING IN A VEHIClE

Use the supplied mounting straps to install the units on the back of the vehicle's headrests. Tightly wrap the mounting straps

around the headrest.

mounting Strap

mounting Strap

To the cigarette lighter socket

To DC IN 9V-

12V jack

2

1

Car power Adapter

To DC IN 9V-

12V jack

2

To AC outlet

1

AC power Adapter

B. Using Headphones / Earphones

• Turn down the volume before connecting, and

then adjust the level.

• When headphones/earphones are connected, no

sound will be emitted from the unit's speaker.

Caution: Avoid listening to sound at levels

which may be harmful to your ears.

Headphones / Earphones

(3.5mm diameter plug)

A. Connecting to a TV

If your TV has Audio/Video inputs, you can connect the unit to your TV using Audio/Video cable.

Watching a DVD on your TV

1. Connect your TV to the unit using an Audio/Video cable.

2. Turn on unit. Slide the DVD / AV IN switch to DVD.

3. Turn on the TV and follow the instructions included with it to play the DVD.

Audio/Video cable

[included]

Black

Yellow

Yellow

Red

White

FOr DESKTOp uSE

You can flip up the display for desk-top or table-top viewing.

SAFETY WArNING!

• This unit should never be used by the vehicle's driver or left unsecured in the vehicle while driving.

• If this unit is being used in your vehicle, be sure that it is secured or held safely, and does not

obstruct any safety device, including air bags or seat belts.

• All passengers should wear seat belts when using this unit in a moving vehicle.

• If in doubt, please contact your vehicle manufacturer for further advice.

Unit

AVC mulTImEDIA (“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extends to the original consumer

purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product.

One Year parts & labor Warranty
AVC
products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of

one year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the product

using new or refurbished parts and products, at AVC’s sole discretion.
During a period of one year from the effective warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a

manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the United States, you must first call

our Customer Support Center at 1-800-506-5746 or 1-877-252-6873, during the hours listed in the box below. The

determination of service will be made by AVC Customer Support. plEASE DO NOT rETurN YOur uNIT TO AVC WITHOuT

prIOr AuTHOrIZATION. New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by

AVC at its designated Service Center for one year from the effective warranty date. Such replacement parts or products are

warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship the unit

to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer is

responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.

packaging and Shipping Instruction
When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an

equivalent as designated by AVC.

lImITED WArrANTY

Your responsibility
(1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase.

(2) These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the U.S.A. or Canada.

(3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product or parts which have been

lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in

violation of instructions provided with the product, or to product which has been altered or modified without authorization

of AVC, or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.

Out of Warranty

In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please contact our Customer
Support Center at 1-800-506-5746, 1-877-252-6873 or

www.rCAav.com

Hours: monday–Thursday: 9am–7pm, Friday: 9am–5pm, Saturday: 9am–NOON Eastern time.

Important: You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the return of product to our

Product Returns Center.

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are

expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state

law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar

obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall AVC be liable for

consequential or incidental damages.
No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any

manner whatsoever. The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty

or under any statute, or law of the United States or any state thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase.

This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary, from state to state. Some states

do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, when an action may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you.
For more information on other products and services, please visit our web site at

www.rCAav.com

Important: Also keep your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase.
Model no. ........................................................................................................ Product name..................................................................................................
Type of set ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Serial no. .......................................................................................................... Invoice no. ........................................................................................................
Date purchased ............................................................................................. Dealer name ....................................................................................................

FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR, PLEASE VISIT

www.rCAav.com

lImITED WArrANTY

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