RCA DRC97983 - Manual (Page 2)

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.
Printed in China 811-798391W011
This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for operating this unit. Some DVDs are produced in a manner
that allows specific or limited operation during playback. Therefore, this unit may not respond to all operating
commands. THIS IS NOT A DEFECT. Please refer to the instructions accompanying the specific DVD in question for
more information about the options available on that DVD.
“ ” may appear on the screen during operation. A “ ” means that the desired operation is not permitted by the
unit or disc.
Playing a Disc
Playing a Disc
1. Slide the STANDBY / ON switch on the top of the unit to the ON position. (Slide the ON/OFF switch on the monitor to the
ON position.) See Customizing the Function Settings before proceeding to step 2.
2. 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.
3. Hold the disc by its edge and gently push it onto the spindle, with the label side facing toward you, until you hear a “click”.
4. Push the disc door gently to close it. It takes a short while for your unit to load the disc. After loading, for most DVDs, the
unit will automatically take you main menu or start playing. If the unit does not automatically start playing the DVD, press
the PLAY button.
Pausing Playback (Still Mode)
Press the PAUSE button. To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button.
Each time you press the PAUSE button, the picture advances one frame on a DVD.
Stopping Playback
Press the STOP button at the location where you want to interrupt playback. To resume playback at the position where the
disc was stopped, press the PLAY button.
If you press the STOP button twice, the unit’s memory will be cleared and pressing the PLAY button will reset the disc to
the beginning.
Display Function
DVD
While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to display
information on operation status.
Angle Selection
DVD
Some DVDs contain scenes which have been shot from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scene can be
viewed from each of these different angles.
1. While you are playing a DVD with different angles recorded, press the ANGLE
button to view the number of current angles available.
2. Press the ANGLE button repeatedly to change the scene to the next recorded
angle.
• After approx. two seconds, playback will continue from the new angle you
selected.
• If no button is pressed within 10 seconds, playback continues without
changing the current angle.
Notes:
• This function can only be used for discs on which scenes shot from multiple angles have been recorded.
• If only one angle is recorded, “ ” is displayed.
Fast Forward / Fast Reverse
1. Press the SEARCH or SEARCH button when a disc is playing. Each time you press the SEARCH or
SEARCH button, the playback speed changes in the following sequence:
2. Press the PLAY button when you reach the desired point to resume normal playback.
Notes:
• The DVD player mutes sound and subtitles during reverse and forward scan of DVDs.
• The fast playback speed may differ depending on the disc.
Skip (Forward / Reverse)
• Press the NEXT button to advance titles/chapters/tracks.
• Press the PREV button to go back to current or previous titles/chapters/tracks.
• For Audio CDs, use the number buttons on the remote control to jump directly to the desired track.
Audio Selection
On some DVDs, the sound is recorded in two or more formats.
1. While a disc is playing, press the AUDIO button to show the current audio format
number.
2. Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select the desired audio format.
Notes:
• If only one audio format is recorded on the DVD, the number does not change.
• Some DVDs allow you to change audio selections using the disc menu only. If this is the case, press the MENU button and
choose the appropriate language on the disc menu.
• You can select different audio channels (Stereo, Left or Right) on an Audio CD by pressing the AUDIO button repeatedly.
Subtitle Selection DVD
1. While a DVD is playing, press the SUBTITLE button to display the current language setting, as shown
in the example.
2. Press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language. You can turn subtitles
off by pressing the SUBTITLE button repeatedly until the “ ” is displayed.
Notes:
• Some DVDs are set to display subtitles automatically, and you cannot turn them off even if you set the subtitle function to off.
• During some scenes, the subtitles may not appear immediately after you select your desired scene.
• The number of subtitle languages recorded differs depending on the disc. If only one language is recorded, the language
does not change.
• This function can only be used for discs on which subtitles have been recorded in multiple languages.
• Some DVDs allow you to change subtitles using the disc menu only. If this is the case, press the MENU button and choose
the appropriate subtitle on the disc menu.
Locating a Specific Title
If a DVD contains title numbers, you can locate a specific title by directly selecting its title number.
1. Press the GOTO button.
2. Press the corresponding number button(s) for the title you want.
3. Press the ENTER button to confirm. Playback starts from the selected section.
Locating a Specific Chapter
If you know the chapter number for the chapter that you want to play, you can locate it by directly selecting that number.
1. Press the GOTO button.
2. Press the or button to display Chapter and press the corresponding number
button(s) for the chapter you want.
3. Press the ENTER button to confirm. Playback starts from the selected section.
Locating a Specific Time
DVD
You can move to a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds).
1. Press the GOTO button.
2. Press the or button to display Time and press the corresponding number buttons
for the setting point you want.
3. Press the ENTER button to confirm. Playback starts from the selected section.
Notes:
• If the numbers you entered is not permitted by the DVD, after you press the ENTER button, it will restore to - - : - - : - -. You
should re-enter correct numbers.
• Some discs may not respond to this process.
• Some scenes may not be located as precisely as you specified.
• This method for accessing specific locations is available only within the current title of the DVD.
Locating a Desired Section
DVD Programmable Memory
Customizing the Function Settings Troubleshooting Guide
SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY)
• Ensure the car power adapter is connected.
• Make sure that the unit is turned on.
• Make sure the infrared remote sensor is not blocked.
• Make sure the plastic sheet has been removed from the remote control.
• Point the remote directly at the infrared remote sensor on the unit.
• Replace the battery in the remote control with a new one.
• Use remote control near the unit.
• Make sure ON mode was selected.
• Make sure the system is not paused. Press the PLAY button.
• The unit is in fast-forward or fast-reverse mode. Press the PLAY button.
• Make sure the AUDIO/VIDEO output and input connections are correct.
• The DTS DVD cannot be decoded to have speaker output.
• The unit is too hot; shut off the unit for 30 minutes to cool it down.
• The volume control is located on the side of the unit – please try adjusting this.
• The region number of the disc doesn't match the region number of this unit.
• The DVD is dirty. Gently clean the disc.
• The disc is scratched.
• Adjust the LCD's brightness, contrast and color using the VIDEO MODE button on the remote
control.
• 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 towards you.
• Clean the disc.
• A non-NTSC disc has been inserted. 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.
• Press the button located on the front of the DVD player.
No power.
The remote control does
not function.
No sound or only a very
low-level sound is heard.
No picture
The picture is not clear.
Severe hum or noise is
heard.
The disc does not play.
The picture is up-side-
down.
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 car power adapter 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 any disc from the disc compartment.
Maintenance
You can combine your favorite titles/chapters and play them in the order you determine.
1. In stop mode, press the MEMORY button, the following display appears.
2. Select the items in the order you want by pressing the number buttons.Each time you
press the Cursor buttons ( , , , ), the space is highlighted. Highlight where you
want to enter, then press the corresponding number buttons.
3. Press the Cursor buttons ( , , , ) to move the highlighted bar to Play Memory, then
press the ENTER button. The DVD player starts memory playback.
4. To resume normal playback from memory playback
a) Press the MEMORY button in stop mode.
b) Press the Cursor buttons ( , , , ) to move the highlighted bar to “Clear All”, then press the ENTER button. All the
input programs will be cleared.
c) Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.
Notes:
• If the title or chapter numbers you entered is not permitted by the DVD, after you press the ENTER button, it will restore to - - -.
You should re-enter correct numbers.
• Some discs may not permit memory playback operation.
• If you select repeat during memory playback, the DVD player repeats the current memory playback.
• If you press the MEMORY button while the display appears on the TV screen, the display disappears.
• The programmed selections will be cleared when you open the disc tray or turn off the DVD player.
Repeating a Single Track
1. While the CD disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the “ ” indicator displays on the screen.
The current track is played repeatedly.
Repeating a Whole Disc
2. While the CD disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the “ ” indicator displays on the screen. The
whole disc is played repeatedly.
To Resume Normal Playback
3. Press the REPEAT DISC button until the “ ” indicator displays on the screen.
Repeating a Specific Section
DVD
1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B button at the beginning of the section (“ ” is displayed) you want
to play repeatedly.
2. Press the REPEAT A-B button again at the end of the section (“ ” is displayed) you want to play repeatedly.
3. The unit will immediately begin replaying your selection.
To Resume Normal Playback
4. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B button until the “ ” indicator displays on the screen.
Notes:
• Some discs may not permit A-B repeat operation.
• You cannot set the A-B repeat function for a segment that includes multiple camera angles.
• You can specify a segment only within the current title or track.
• There may be a slight difference between point A and the location where playback actually resumes depending on the disc.
Viewing JPG Files
This unit can play JPG files recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM disc (CD-RW is not recommendable).
1. Open the disc door.
2. Hold a JPG file disc by its edge and gently push it onto the spindle with the
label side facing toward you until you hear a “click”.
3. Close the disc door. A list of folders/files will appear on the screen.
4. Press the or button to select your desired file. The selected picture will
appear at the lower right corner. Press the PLAY button to start playback.
Press the STOP button to display a folder list.
Notes:
• You can press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. Press the PLAY
button to resume picture slide show.
• You can press the STOP button to quit playback.
• You can press the PREV or NEXT button to change the picture.
• You can press the ANGLE button on the remote control to rotate direction of the picture by 90°.
• Some discs may not permit this operation.
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
Installing in a Vehicle
Unit Operation Using the Stand for Desktop Use
F. Using Headphones/Earphones
Turn down the volume before connecting the
headphones/earphones. Slowly raise the volume
with the headphones on until you reach your desired
volume. When headphones are connected, the speaker
is automatically disabled.
Warning:
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss. Avoid listening to
sound at excessive levels which could be harmful to
your ears.
Headphones / Earphones
[1/8” (3.5mm) diameter plug]
Monitor
left side
DVD player
right side
Mounting in the Vehicle
Use the supplied mounting straps to install the DVD player and monitor on the back of the vehicle's headrests. Tightly wrap
the mounting strap around the headrest.
Turning on the Unit
1. Slide the STANDBY / ON switch on the DVD player to the
ON position. Slide the ON / OFF switch on the monitor
to the ON position.
2. The start-up picture will appear on the screens.
3. After use, slide the STANDBY / ON switch on the DVD
player to STANDBY (power off). Slide the ON / OFF
switch on the monitor to the OFF position.
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.
Mounting the DVD Player
Mounting the Monitor
Installation Guide
You can stand the DVD player and monitor up on a desk or
table following the instructions described as below:
For DVD player: Press the OPEN button on the top of
the unit, then unfold the screen and place the unit on a flat
surface.
For monitor: Flips the stand on the back of the monitor
shown as the following illustration.
E - 7 E - 8 E - 6 E - 9
Elapsed Time: Elapsed time from the beginning of the title
which is currently playing.
Remain Time: Remaining time of the title which is currently
playing.
Adjust the LCD Screen
You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, Color or View Mode of the LCD screen.
1. Press the VIDEO MODE button.
2. Press the or button to select Brightness, Contrast, Color or View Mode.
3. Press the or button to change the setting. (For View Mode, press the ENTER button to change the setting).
4. Press the VIDEO MODE button to exit the menu.
Note: For the monitor, you can adjust the LCD screen by the BRIGHTNESS control, COLOR control and Screen (16:9 / 4:3) switch
on the monitor.
Language
OSD (On Screen Display) Language
1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.
2. Press the button to select OSD Language.
3. Press the ENTER button, then the or button to shift and change the
Language.
4. Press the ENTER button.
5. Press the SETUP button or RETURN button to exit the menu.
Video
Aspect Ratio
1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.
2. Press the or button to select Video.
3. Press the button, then the or button to select Aspect Ratio.
4. Press the ENTER button, then the or button to shift and change the aspect
ratio.
5. Press the ENTER button.
6. Press the SETUP button or RETURN button to exit the menu.
Fill: Fill the screen with decoded image.
Original: Display image as its original size.
Auto Fit: Automatically fit the decoded image on screen without distortion.
Black bars will be present on top/bottom or left/right of screen.
Pan Scan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Sides of the picture are cut off.
Note: Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to view the mode as selected.
Repeat Playback
You can play a specific title or chapter repeatedly. (Title repeat, chapter repeat, A-B repeat)
Repeating a Chapter
DVD
1. While the DVD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the “ ” indicator displays on the screen. The
current chapter is played repeatedly.
Repeating a Title
2. While the DVD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the “ ” indicator displays on the screen. The
current title is played repeatedly.
To Resume Normal Playback
3. While the DVD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the “ ” indicator displays on the screen.
Subtitle
1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.
2. Press the button, then the or button to select Subtitle.
3. Press the ENTER button, then the or button to shift and change the Language.
4. Press the ENTER button.
5. Press the SETUP button or RETURN button to exit the menu.
Notes:
• Some DVDs may be set to display subtitles in a different language other than the ones you selected. A prior subtitle language
may be programmed on the disc.
• Some DVDs allow you to change subtitle selections using the disc menu only. If this is the case, press the MENU button and
choose the appropriate subtitle language from the selection on the disc menu.
Audio
Follow the steps mentioned in the “Subtitle“ section to set up the desired audio language.
Note: Some DVDs may not be played in the language you selected. A prior language may be programmed on the disc.
DVD Menu
Follow the steps mentioned in the “Subtitle“ section to set up the desired DVD menu language.
Note: Some DVDs may not include your pre-selected language. In this case, the DVD player automatically displays disc menus
consistent with the disc’s initial language setting.
Notes:
• The displayable picture size is preset on the DVD. Therefore, the playback picture of some DVDs may not conform to the
picture size you select.
• When you play DVDs recorded in the 4:3 picture size only, the playback picture always appears in the 4:3 picture size
regardless of the Aspect Ratio setting.
• Select 16:9 to conform to the LCD screen on the unit. Always be sure that your Aspect Ratio conforms to the actual TV in use
if you connect the unit to a TV.
View Mode
1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.
2. Press the or button to select Video.
3. Press the button, then the or button to select View Mode.
4. Press the ENTER button, then the or button to shift and change the View Mode.
5. Press the ENTER button.
6. Press the SETUP button or RETURN button to exit the menu.
Misc
Use Default Settings
1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.
2. Press the or button to select Misc.
3. Press the button, then press the or button to select “Use Default
Settings” dialogue box.
4. Press the ENTER button, then press the or button to select “Yes”. Press the
ENTER button and the original setting will be restored. The unit will exit the
default setting menu automatically and re-load the disc in the disc tray.
Note: It will take 3-5 seconds to reset the DVD player to the factory default.
Screen Saver
1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.
2. Press the or button to select Misc.
3. Press the button, then press the or button to select Screen Saver.
4. Press the ENTER button, then press the or button to change the On/Off
mode.
5. Press the ENTER button.
6. Press the SETUP button or RETURN button to exit the menu.
Title Chapter
Aspect Ratio
Title - - -
Chapter - - -
Time - - : - - : - -
DVD Player Monitor
Press here to open