RCA DRC628 User Manual

Safety information, Precautions, General controls english

mp3, wma and jpeg files

Your player also supports playback of mp3, wma
and jpeg files. During playback of mp3 and wma
files and stop mode of jpeg files, the following
screen appears:

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Use keys to navigate to different
files or directories.

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Press ENTER to play the file highlighted.

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When viewing JPEG files, press
keys will rotate or flip picture respectively.

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When listening to mp3 or wma files, press
TIME and then input values with the
numeric keys on the remote control to
access directly to a specific file or time of a
file.

Program playback (mp3 and WMA files)
1. Use keys to select the file you

want to add to the program list and then
press MARK (remote control). Repeat this
step to program more.

2. Press PROG (remote control) to display the

program list and press to start the
program playback.

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To delete a file from the list, press PROG,
use keys to select the file from
the program list and press MARK to delete
it.

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The entire program list will be deleted
when OPEN/CLOSE is pressed.

Bookmark

12 disc locations can be stored as long as the disc
remains in the player and the player remains
powered on. Press MARK (remote control) to
show or hide the bookmark menu.
1. Press to select a free bookmark

and then press ENTER to create a bookmark
at the point you press ENTER.

2. Repeat step 1 to create more bookmarks.
3. Press to select a created bookmark

and then press to start playback of the
selected bookmark.

4. Press to select an unwanted

bookmark and then press CLEAR to clear
the unwanted bookmark.

Playback information

Press DISPLAY (remote control) repeatedly
during playback to show various playback
information on the screen. They include current
title and chapter and playback time.

Audio and subtitle settings

Press AUDIO (for audio) or SUBTITLE (for
subtitle) on the remote control repeatedly for
corresponding setting.

Tips: For VCD playback, press AUDIO for audio
channel selection: mono left, mono right, mix
mono or stereo. Press MENU/PBC repeatedly to
select PBC mode (if available on the disc) on or
off.

Angle setting

Press ANGLE (remote control) repeatedly to
select angle setting (if available on the DVD disc).

BOOKMARK:

Quick start

1. Press ON/OFF on the player to switch it on.
2. Press OPEN DOOR to open the disc

compartment door. Place a disc in the tray
with the printed side up. Push back the
compartment door. The player will
automatically try to read and play the disc.
If a menu appears, one of its options can be
selected to start playing the disc. Select it
using

keys and then press

ENTER.

3. To stop playback, press .The player stores

the point where playback was interrupted.
If you press again, playback resumes
from this point. To stop playback
completely or to start from the beginning,
press twice.

Accelerated playback

During playback, press / one or more
times to vary the speed and direction of the
accelerated playback. Press to resume the
normal playback.

Still image

During playback, press once to freeze frame.

Frame advance

Press STEP (remote control) to activate STEP
mode. Each press of STEP will advance forward
image by image. Press to resume the normal
playback.

Slow motion

During playback, press SLOW (remote control)
one or more times to vary the speed and
direction of the slow motion playback. Press
to resume normal playback.

Changing chapter/track

During playback, press / to go to the
previous or next chapter/track.

Safety information

FCC information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or
modifications not expressly approved by
Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate this product.
This device generates and uses radio frequency
(RF) energy, and if not installed and used
properly, this equipment may cause interference
to radio and television reception.
If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception (which you can
determine by turning the equipment off and
on), try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
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Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for the radio or television that is
"receiving" the interference).

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Move the unit away from the equipment
that is receiving interference.

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Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so
that the unit and the equipment receiving
interference are on different branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate the
interference, please consult your dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions.
Also, the Federal Communications Commission
has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To
Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference
Problems." This booklet is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-
00345-4 when ordering copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
manufacture.

For your safety

Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it
shall remain readily operable and should not be
obstructed during intended used. To be
completely disconnected the apparatus from
supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus
shall be disconnected from the mains socket
outlet completely.

This power unit is intended to be correctly
oriented in a vertical or floor mount
position.

Have a Blast-Just Not in your
eardrums!
Make sure you turn down the
volume on the unit before you put
on headphones. Increase the
volume to the desired level only after
headphone are in place.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
T R I A N G L E I S A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
I M P O R T A N T
I N S T R U C T I O N S
A C C O M PA N Y I N G
T H E P R O D U C T.

T H E L I G H T N I N G
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
T R I A N G L E I S A
W A R N I N G S I G N
ALERTING YOU OF
" D A N G E R O U S
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
D O N O T R E M O V E C O V E R
( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -
S E RV I C E A B L E PA R T S I N -
S I D E . R E F E R S E RV I C I N G
T O Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C E
PERSONNEL.

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Precautions

General precautions

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Water and Moisture - Do not use this
product near water for example, near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a
swimming pool; and the like. Do not spill
liquids on your Portable DVD or its
components as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. To clean
your Portable DVD use a soft slightly damp
cloth. Always allow all the components to
dry completely before using again.

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Cleaning - Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.

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Heat - The product should be placed away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do
not expose the Portable DVD or any of its
components to extreme heat or cold. Do
not expose the player to direct sunlight.

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Attachments - Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.

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Servicing - Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.

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AC/DC power adapter cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the
product.

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Power Sources - This product should be
operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. Do not use

any battery other than the orginal ones
provided by Thomson.

Precautions when watching
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When using your Portable DVD player do
not sit or stand too close to the screen.

General Controls

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Main unit

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General Controls

DRC628

user manual

manual de usuario

EN/E

It is important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.

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1. Function switch (DVD/USB/AV IN)
2. Digital audio output jack
3. AV input jack
4. AV output jack
5. Headphone jacks
6. LCD display
7. Speakers
8. Skips backward or forward a chapter/track
9. Increases the volume
10. Decreases the volume

11. Powers on or off the player
12. Searches backward or forward
13. Stops playback
14. Pauses playback
15. Starts playback
16. Disc compartment door
17. Power/low battery indicator
18. Battery charging indicator
19. Opens the disc compartment door
20. Remote control sensor

21. USB connector
22. Power jack
23. Enters the program mode
24. Mutes the sound output
25. Clears input in menus
26. Selects the subtitle setting
27. Selects the audio setting
28. Selects the angle setting
29. Confirms selection
30. Navigation keys in the menus

31. Enters the title menu
32. Enters the disc menu or VCD PBC menu
33. Returns to the main menu
34. Accesses the bookmark function
35. Searches backward or forward
36. Starts or pauses playback
37. Stops playback
38. Selects the display information
39. Turns the LCD display on or off
40. Numeric input keys

41. Enters the search menu
42. Enters the player’s setup meuu
43. Enters the step advance mode
44. Adjusts the screen’s brightness, contrast and

color saturation

45. Enters A-B repeat mode
46. Selects a repeat mode
47. Enters the slow playback mode
48. Enters the zoom mode
49. Skips backward or forward a chapter/track
50. Adjusts volume

Using the remote control

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Remove the plastic tab from the battery
compartment before first use.

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To replace the battery, slide the release lock
to the right and pull out the battery tray.
(One button type, CR2025 battery required)

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When using the remote control, make sure
you are pointing to the remote sensor
located at the front of the player.

Connecting power adapter

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Connect the AC/DC or car power
adapter to the power jack of the
player.

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Connect the other side of the
power adapter with the wall
plug or car power plug.

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Turn on the power.

•

Disconnect the adapter if the set is not used
for a period of time.

Using the battery

Follow the illustrations below to install or
remove the battery on the back of the player.
Secure the battery with the lock and unlock slide
on the battery.

Charging the battery

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When the battery is low, the power/low
battery indicator is red (instead of green).
Connect the power adapter to the power
jack of the player.

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Turn off the power to start charging.

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The battery charging indicator is red when
charging and will turn green when the
battery is fully charged.

•

The battery cannot be charged while the
player is being used.

External connections

This player can output sound and picture to
external devices. To do so, slide the Function
Switch on the left side of the player to the DVD
position. Always switch off the player before
connecting any devices.
1. Connect the black connector of the AV

cable to the AV OUT jack of the player.

2. Connect the yellow (for video), red and

white (for audio) connectors to the AV
input jacks of the external device.

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For better sound output quality, connect a
coaxial digital output cable (provided) to
the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the player
and connect to the external device.

This player can also be used as a display for
other devices, such as DVD player, game console
etc. To do so, slide the Function Switch on the
left side of the unit to the AV IN position. Always
switch off the player before connecting any
devices.
1. Connect the black connector of the AV

cable to the AV IN jack of the player.

2. Connect the yellow (for video), red and

white (for audio) connectors to the AV
output jacks of the external device.

Power and connections

NOTE: The RBRC seal on the rechargeable battery used in your Thomson Inc product indicates that
we are participating in a program to collect and recycle rechargeable batteries. For more
information, go to the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org, or call 1-800-822-8837, or contact a local
recycling center.

Accessories

Check that all the following accessories come
with your player in the package:
1. Remote control x 1
2. AV cable x 1
3. Coaxial digital output cable x 1
4. Lithium ion polymer battery x 1
5. AC/DC power adapter x 1
6. Car power adapter x 1
7. Carrying case x 1
8. Carrying/mounting strap x 1

Player setup

Press SETUP and the player’s setup menu will
show on the screen.
1. Select a menu (General setup, Audio setup

and Preference page) icon using keys.

2. Select one of the available options under

each icon using

keys.

3. Press key to access the submenus and use

keys to select an option.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your selections.
5. Return to a previous menu using key.
6. To exit from the player menu, press SETUP

again.

General Setup
To setup:
1) TV display – to select the screen format.
2) OSD language – to select the player mennu

language.

3) Closed captions – to turn closed captions

function on or off.

4) Password – to set the password for parental

control. Use the numeric keys on the
remote control for a 4-digit password setup.

Audio Setup
To setup:
1) Digital audio – to select the digital audio

output format.

2) Dolby digital settings – to set the dynamic

range compression.

Preference Page
To setup:
1) Audio – to select the audio language.
2) Subtitle – to select the subtitle language.
3) Disc menu – to select the disc menu

language.

DVD playback

Repeat playback

During playback, press REPEAT (remote control)
repeatedly to select repeating a chapter, a title
(DVD discs), all items on the disc or cancelling
the repeat playback function.

A-B repeat

During playback, press A-B (remote control)
once at the start and press A-B again at the end
of a desired repeat section. The section will
repeat continuously until you press A-B to
resume normal playback.

Zoom

During playback, press ZOOM (remote control)
repeatedly to select a zoom in or out option to
enlarge or reduce the image size. Press
to view other parts of the enlarged image.

Searching

Press TIME (remote control) to show the search
menu on the screen. For DVD, you can direct
access to a title, chapter, title time, chapter time
on the disc by pressing to scroll to the
current title, chapter, title time or chapter time
and then press ENTER. Press the desired values
with the numeric input keys on the remote
control to access directly to the desired title,
chapter or time.

You may also press TIME during DVD playback
to view the current audio, subtitle, angle, repeat
and time display settings by pressing . If
necessary, press ENTER to change the current
settings.

Accessing disc menu

At anytime during playback, press MENU/PBC
(remote control) to access DVD’s menu. Press
TITLE to access DVD’s title menu (if available).

DVD playback

Program playback

Program enables playback of chapters or tracks
in desired sequence. Press PROG (remote
control) to show or hide the program menu. The
program will be erased when the disc is
unloaded or the player is powered off.
1. Highlight an input field by using

keys. “TT” stands for title and “CH” for
chapter.

2. Use the numeric keys to input values.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program more.

Maximum 20 programs can be created.

4. Highlight “PLAY” on the screen and press

ENTER to start the program playback. Press
/ to go to the previous or next input
page.

Screen saver & power saving

Screen saver will show when the player is in idle
for more than 5 minutes. Press any key to de-
activate it. If there is no further key activation
for another 5 minutes, the LCD screen will shut
down for power saving. Press any key to turn
the screen on again.

Muting

Press MUTE (remote control) to cut the sound
output. Press again to restore.

Playback of other media formats

U.S. Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:
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Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:
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90 days from date of purchase - unit
exchange, which includes parts and labor.
91 days to 1 year from date of purchase -
unit exchange, which includes parts only;
you pay the labor.

What we will do:
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Provide you with a new, or at our option, a
refurbished unit. The exchange unit is
under warranty for the remainder of the
original product’s warranty period.

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Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of
sale or receipted invoice which is evidence
that the product is within the warranty
period must be presented to obtain
warranty service. For rental firms, proof of
first rental is also required.

How to make a warranty claim:
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Properly pack your unit. Include any cables,
etc., which were originally provided with
the product. We recommend using the
original carton and packing materials.

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Include evidence of purchase date such as
the bill of sale. Also print your name and
address and a description of the defect.
Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Inc.,
Product Exchange Center,
11721 B Alameda Avenue,
Socorro, Texas 79927

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Insure your shipment for of loss or damage.
Thomson accepts no liability in case of
damage or loss en route to Thomson.

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Pay any charges billed to you by the
Exchange Center for service not covered by
the warranty.

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A new or refurbished unit will be shipped
to you freight prepaid.

What your warranty does not cover:
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Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual
provides information regarding operating
Instructions and user controls. For
additional information, ask your dealer.)

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Installation and set-up service adjustments.

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Batteries.

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Damage from misuse or neglect.

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Products which have been modified or
incorporated into other products.

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Products purchased or serviced outside the
USA.

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Acts of nature, such as but not limited to
lightning damage.

Product Registration:
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Please complete and mail the Product
registration Card packed with your unit. It
will make it easier to contact you should it
ever be necessary. The return of the card is
not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:
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THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE
ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN
INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC.,
ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE
A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE
THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

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REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON
INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF
WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE
GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:
•

Some states do not allow the exclusion nor
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you.

File directory

Picture preview

Playback information

4) Parental – to select the parental level.
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Parental feature disables playback of certain
DVDs based on their ratings from 1 (most
restrictive) to 8 (least restrictive). DVDs that
are rated above the level you set will not
play until the correct password is entered.
If a password has been set, you cannot
change the rating without entering the
correct password. Refer to “General Setup >
Password” to setup the password.

5) Default – to restore menus to default

values.

TVG Setup
TVGuardian (TVG) is the Foul Language Filtering
technology to remove offensive language from
the programs you watch. You need to purchase a
license to activate this feature. For more
information, refer to More Information - More
on TVGuardian.