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RCA DRC97983 User Manual

Important safety instructions, Connections, Disc formats

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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.

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) DC OUT 9V-12V Jack

2) AUDIO & VIDEO IN Jacks

3) VOLUME Control

Adjusts the volume.

4) Headphone Jack

5) LCD Screen

6) STANDBY Indicator

When the OFF/ON switch

is in OFF position, the light

will illuminate.

7) BRIGHTNESS Control

A d j u s t s t h e r e l a t i v e

lightness or darkness of

the screen.

8) COLOR Control

Adjusts the color intensity.

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.

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.

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

TO CHANGE REMOTE BATTERY
1. Open the battery door.

Remote Control

Monitor

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.

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.

Remote Control (with battery) ..........................................................................................................................................................................x 1
Car Power Adaptor ................................................................................................................................................................................................x 1
DC-AV Cable ............................................................................................................................................................................................................x 1
Mounting Strap ......................................................................................................................................................................................................x 2

Power Supply

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

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.

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9) Screen Switch

WIDE: Wide Screen

NORMAL: Pan Screen

10) OFF/ON Switch

Using the DVD Player and the Monitor Together

Using the DVD Player or the Monitor Separately

The included 12V car power adaptor is designed for use with vehicles that have a 12V, negative ground electrical system.

IMPORTANT

This car adaptor is for use with 12 volt batteries only.

WARNING:

Disconnect this car power adaptor when

not in use. Not for use in 24V vehicles.

Monitor -

left side right side

DC-AV cable

(included)

To A/V OUT &
DC IN 9V-12V
jacks

To A/V IN &

DC OUT 9V-12V

jacks

1

2

Car Power
Adaptor

To DC IN 9V-12V
jack

4

DVD player

right side

To cigarette
lighter socket

3

DVD player

right side

To DC IN 9V-12V

jack

2

Car Power Adaptor

1

To cigarette
lighter socket

Monitor

right side

To DC IN 9V-12V

jack

1

2

Car Power Adaptor

To cigarette
lighter socket

Monitor -

left side

To A/V OUT &

DC IN 9V-12V

jacks

To A/V IN &

DC OUT 9V-12V

jacks

DVD player

right side

DC-AV cable

(included)

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

Monitor -

left side

AV cable

(not included)

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.

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.

Monitor -

left side right side

AV cable

(not included)

Game System /

Video Equipment

To A/V OUT &

DC IN 9V-12V jacks

To A/V IN &

DC OUT 9V-12V

jacks

To DC IN

9V-12V

jack

To

cigarette

lighter

socket

DVD player

right side

DC-AV cable

(included)

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DO NOT CONNEC

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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.

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.

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) Headphone Jack

4) VOLUME Control

Adjusts the volume.

5) STANDBY / ON Switch

6) AUDIO & VIDEO OUT Jacks

7) DC IN 9V-12V Jack

8)

SEARCH Button

Performs fast reverse playback.

SEARCH Button

Performs fast forward playback.

PREV Button

Goes back to current or previous chapters/

tracks.

NEXT Button

Advances chapters/titles/tracks.

Button

Flips the screen image.

PAUSE Button

Pauses playback and frame advance.

DVD Player

PLAY Button

Starts or resumes playback of a disc.

STOP Button

Stops playing a disc.

9) LCD Screen

10) Remote Sensor

Receives the remote control signal.

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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.

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.

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.

TV

DVD player

right side

DC-AV cable

(included)

DO NOT CONNECT

DO NOT CONNECT

Listening on External Audio Equipment
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.

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.

DVD player

right side

DC-AV cable

(included)

DO NOT CONNECT

DO NOT CONNECT

DO NOT CONNEC

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11) DC IN 9V-12V Jack

12) Stand

User Manual

Safety Precautions

* SEE REAR OF UNIT FOR GRAPHIC SYMBOLS *

This product

contains a low

power laser device.

This Class B digital

apparatus complies

with Canadian ICES-

003.

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.

CAUTION

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NVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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.

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.

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.

AVC Multimedia

Markham, Ontario L3R 1E3

http://www.RCAav.com
Read these instructions before using your new product for the first time.

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.

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 perform ance of

the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may be degraded, causing unreliable

operation.

Remove the PLASTIC

sheet before USING the

Remote Control.

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E - 2

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E - 1

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DRC97983

8" Dual Screen Mobile DVD System

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.

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.