RCA DRC285 - Manual (Page 2)

Repeat Playback
While the disc is playing, press REPEAT button repeatedly to select a piay mode:
DVD piay modes: Title repeat, Chapter repeat, A-8 repeat;
CD play modes: All tracks repeat, Track repeat, A-B repeat;
A-B Repeat
To repeat a segment between two points (A and B), press the REPEAT A-B button three times
at the beginning of the segment you want to repeat. Allow the disc to play to the end of the
segment or use FORWARD to advance to the end point {B), Press the REPEAT A-B button
a fourth times at the end of the segment. The segment plays repeatedly until you press
REPEAT A-S once more to resume normal playback.
Program Playback {all discs except WMA and mp3)
With this option you can program the playback order.
1. insert a disc.
2. In Stop mode, press the PROGRAM button. The Program menu appears.
3. Use the number buttons to enter the title and/or chapter number (for DVD) or track
number {for VCD and Audio CD). Repeat Step 3 as often as necessary.
4. Use the ^ ^ and buttons to select Start.
5. Press the PLAY button to start playback. Tracks are played in the order of the playback
list. Playback stops once alt tracks have been played.
6. Press the STOP button to stop program playback. Press the STOP button twice or the
OPEN/CLOSE button to cancel program playback.
Note: The playback list remains until the disc is removed from the player. Press PROGRAM
repeatedly to take you back to the beginning or toggle between the lists.
Random Playback {VCD, Audio CD, mp3 & DivX is available)
Ail the tracks are played in random order (chosen by the DVD player).
1. Press the RANDOM button after loading a disc (Random appears on the screen).
2. The random playback will start once the random button is pressed.
3. Once all the track on the current disc have been randomly played, the player stops automati­
cally. Press the RANDOM button again to exit the random mode (off appears on the screen).
mp3, WMA. JPEG and DivX Files
Playing of mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files
mp3 is an audio file forma! which compresses recorded music. It was developed in collaboration
with THOMSON. The main advantage of the mp3 format is that it means CD-quallty music
can be stored on a personal computer in a user-friendly, compressed files.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is another audio tile format, developed by Microsoft.
JPEG tiles are image files (make sure they have a resolution of less than 5 megapixels.)
Your player is an Official DivX Certified™ product that plays DlvX®5, DivX@4, DivX@3 and
DivX@VOD video content, in compliance with DivX Certified™ technical requirement.
Repeat Playback
While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button repeatedly to select a play mode.
JPEG, mp3 and WMA: Repeat One. Repeat Folder, Folder (=Off),
DivX: Repeat One, Repeat All, Repat Off,
Menu System
TVG Setup Menu
TV Guardian (TVG) filters out objectibriable language
by monitoring the dosed captioning (CO) information
contained on the DVD. It also offers various levels
of filtering and is easily adjustable with simple on­
screen menus.
TVG Mode
You can select various levels of offensive language filtering.
Off.................................. No filtering.
Tolerant...........................Filters only the most offensive foul language.
Moderate........................ Increased standards tor language filtering.
Strict............................... Filters out all common offensive language.
Word Subset Filtering
In addition to the main TV Guardian Modes listed above, you can turn certain word subsets
on or off according to your preferences.
Hell/Damn...................... Filters out variations of "Damn" and “Hell”,
Religious.........................Filters out reference to deity. (To watch religious programming, turn
this word subset off.)
Sexual............................ Filters sexually explicit language.
CC Mode
On Mute (Default)...........Captions are displayed when offensive language is being filtered.
On Always...................... Captions are displayed continuously,
CC Channel
To use the TVG captioning features while watching a DVD Movie, your television must be
capable of displaying dosed captions. Make sure that your TV CC is set to "CC1" or "CC2"
(Close caption on channel 1 or 2), and that the CC channel on your DVD player is set to
"CC1" or “CC2" respectively (CC2 is the default setting).
About TVG [Activate function
1. Power on the unit, the following dialog shows, 'Start using your TVGuardian foul language
filter today! Press the SET UP button and select TVGuardian to enable filter. This message
will be displayed five times'.
2. Press SET UP. move the cursor to the tab “TVG'' and press ENTER button. A dialog and
display registration key appears. You can access the TVG Menu after entering the correct
Activation Code.
Setup Heip
Select this option and press OK to enter the Setup Help of TVG Menu to look for more
Information on TV Channel Selection and TVG Website address. Press OK to exit this option.
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Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 or WMA or DivX files (and DivX Ultra)
Before inserting a disc, check that is compatible with the player,
1. Open the tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a disc with the printed side
facing up and close the tray. The disc’s contents are displayed,
2 Select a folder using the and buttons, then press OK to see the folder's contents.
3. Select a file using the and buttons, then press OK to start playback.
4, Press the STOP button to stop playback. To go back to the folder list, press the i button
in stop mode.
Note; During playback you can use the SKIP in or SKIP w button to go back to the previous file
or go on to the next one.
DivX subtitle
During DivX playback, press several times the TITLE MENU button on the remote control to
choose a character set: Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Polish or Default,
Playing JPEG and mp3 music flies at the same time
You can display JPEG files while listening to mp3 music files recorded on the same disc,
1. Insert a disc containing the two types of file in the player.
Z Select anmp3 music file using the * and buttons, then press OK to confirm your selection,
a Select a JPEG image file using the ^ and buttons, then press OK to confirm your selection.
4. Press OK to start playback the two files at the same time. Press the STOP button to stop
playback.
To rent (or purchase) DivX@VOD flies
DivX VOD files are downloaded after paying rental from certain commericai websites. Prior to
downloading a VOD you need to input the registration number of your DVD player on the pur­
chase form on the site. Follow the instructions below to find the registration number of your
player, press the SET UP button. Select the VOD option from the Genera! Setup Menu and
press OK. Write down this VOD 8-character registration number so that you can fit! In the form
on the website you purchase your DivX VOD files from.
Note; If you cannot play a DivX VOD file recorded on a CD-R disc after downloading if, the
rental period allocated during purchasing from the website may have expired, it is also poss­
ible that the recorded file is not compatible with your player because of different versions or
incorrect download parameters. The parameters used when copying to CD-R may be another
reason for this. Since it is not possible here to supply all the information, parameters and advice
relating to the use of DivX VOD tiles, we recommend that you visit specialist websites such as
www.divx.com/vod.
Note on DivX fiies
Before playing DivX or mpeg4 files, please be sure of fheir origin and that you have legally
purchased or rented the contents. Pirate copying is illegal and may result in sanctions. Private
copies of your own matenal for your own use may be legal in some countries. Make sure you
are aware of any applicable laws.
Programme playback {mp3 and WMA)
1. Insert a disc. Use the ^ and buttons to select the file you want to add to the play­
back list and press the PREVIEW button. Repeat this step as often as necessary.
2. Press the PROGRAM button to display the playback list and press PLAY to start playback.
Files are played in the order of the playback list. Playback stops once all files have been
played. To delete a file from the list, press the PROGRAM button, use the and buttons
to select the file from the playback list and press PREVIEW to delete it.
3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to delete the playback list.
You can correct most problems you have with your product by consulting the Trouble­
shooting list that follows.
Player won’t work or no power
• Try unplugging the AC power cord, wait two minutes, and plug it back in.
The remote control does not work
• Remember to point the remote control at the front of your player (towards the infrared
remote sensor). Make sure there are no objects between the remote and the player.
• Maybe the batteries in the remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Replace the
batteries and make sure the polarity of the terminals (■+ and -) is correct.
' Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet.
Disc won’t piay
■ Insert a disc with the labe! side facing up,
■ Check the type of disc you put into the disc tray. Refer to Compatible Disc section.
- Make sure the regional code of the disc is Region No, 1,
Forgot password
- Open the tray and press CLEAR, 0,0,0,0,1. Turn off DVD player and then turn it on by
pressing the ON/OFF key, or you can unplug the unit, wait a few seconds and plug It in
again.
Lock/Unlock DVD player
■ To lock player, press SET UP, 0, 0, 0, 8, 3 (an on-screen message, “Key Lock On" Is
displayed),
• To unlock, press SET UP. 0, 0, 0, 8, 3,
Play starts, but then stops immediately
• The disc is dirty. Clean it,
• Condensation has formed. Allow piayer to dry out.
Picture format does not match the screen format
• The picture format is adjustable, refer to GENERAL SETUP menu section. Some discs
dictate ihe format, In which case no adjustment is possible.
Picture is distorted
• The disc might be damaged. Try another disc.
• When using FORWARD or REVERSE buttons, it Is normal for some distortion while
scanning,
■ Make sure you’ve selected the correct option for VIDEO OUT feature.
Menu System
The DVD Player Menu System
The DVD Player Menu System Is not the same as the disc menu. The DVD player menu
appears when there is no disc playing. Dobly Digitai Setup Menu
Dolby Digital SeEap Preferences Setup
General Setup TVGuardiarr Setup
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General Seine Menu
TV Display
Video Out PS
Menu Language ENG
HDMI Setup Off
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To access the DVD piayer menus:
■ Press the SET UP button to display the main menu.
■ Select a menu icon using the ^ and > buttons,
• Use the -*■ and buttons to select one of the
options in the menu.
• Press the v button to access the submenu,
• Use the and -■ buttons select one of the options
in the submenu.
• Press OK to confirm your selection,
• Return to a previous menu using the < button.
• To exit from the player menus, press the SET UP
button repeatedly.
General Setup Menu {shown above)
TV Display
You can choose a display option that affects how a disc’s content appears on your TV screen.
• Normai/PS (4:3 Standard): reproduces a 4:3 picture with some distortion,
• Normal/LB (4:3 Letterbox): gives best reproduction of pictures recorded in this format
(i.e., with horizontal bands at the top and bottom of the screen).
• Wide Screen (16:9 Widescreen): reproduces 16:9 format films in full, on a 16:9 screen.
Video Out
Lets you choose between progressive scan and interlaced video output.
• YUV Interlace: Choose YUV Interlace if your TV uses the traditional technology known
as interlace scan,
• YUV Progress: Choose this option it your TV has progressive scan and you have
connected the DVD piayer COMPONENT OUT jacks to the COMPONENT
IN jacks of the TV, Progressive scan gives you a sharper, cleaner picture.
Note: If the picture is lost while using progressive scan, you can toggle P-SCAN on and off by
pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button simultaneously with PLAY button on the front panel
of the player.
Menu Language
The Menu Lang feature enables you to set the preferred on-screen menu language: English,
Spanish, or French.
HDMi Setup
If you are using the DVD player's HDMI output to connect to your TV, set the HDMI Setup
option to the resolution that matches your TV See the user manual that came with your TV
for information on the highest resolution your TV supports.
HDMIAudio
To change the HDMI audio mode. Select "SPDIF” if your TV system is with built-in 5.1
channel digital audio decorder or "PCM" if your TV supports 2 channel digital audio output.
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Sound problems
• If a TV is used, check whether the sound is muted or turned down low,
• You may need to read just the settings in the AUDIO menu,
■ Sound is muted during still, frame advance, or slow-motion play.
Menu problems
■ With a DVD: the disc menus are no! displayed in your language. Read the disc jacket to
see what languages are available on that disc. Choose one that suits you, if possible.
• With a DVD: there are no subtitles. Read the disc jacket to see if subtitles are available
on that disc. Choose subtitles in a language that suits you if possible.
• If the player’s setup menus are not displayed in the language you want, check that your
language is among those listed in the MENU LANG menu. If necessary, choose another
language.
• To clear a menu from the screen, press i button or repeatedly press SET UP.
The invalid icon ( Q ) appears on screen
• The action cannot be completed at this time for one of the following reasons: the disc’s
software restricts it; the disc’s software doesn’t support that feature (e.g.,angles); the
feature is not available at the moment; you've requested a title or chapter number that
is out of range.
Ratings problems
- If you forget your password, go to “Forget Password” Information in this section.
- The default language for dialogues and subtitles may be preset by the DVD.
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To Adjust DRC, Press OK.
Dynamic
This feature monitors the audio track and controls the
different sound levels via dynamic compression. It
minimizes sudden volume increases such as when a
commercial starts.
Select a range using the and buttons and press
OK.
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Preferences Setup Menu
The menu gives you options to change some aspects of your DVD player to fit your personal
preferences.
Audio:
Selects ihe dialogue language: English, French, Spanish,
German, Italian, Swedish or Portuguese.
Subtitle;
Selects the subtitle language: English, French, Spanish,
German, Italian. Swedish, Portuguese or off.
Disc Menu:
Selects the disc’s menu language: English, French,
Spanish, German. Italian, Swedish or Portuguese.
Note: Discs are created differently. The DVD player cannot override some language
preferences. If a disc’s software was created to play the movie (title) in a perferred
language, the preference you set might be ignored. Also, if the language is not
available on the disc you are playing the disc's default language will be chosen. If the
disc was not created with subtitles, you won’t be able to use the Subtitle feature.
Ratings {Parental Control)
You determine the types of discs played and what types require a password to override the
rating limit. Ratings are ranked from Level 1 to 8. Level 1 is least offensive material and
Level 8 is most offensive. When adjusting Ratings for the first time:
1, Press SET UP on the remote control to display the main menu.
2. Select the Preferences menu and hlghlighf Ratings. When asked to enter an old password,
enter any number,
3. Enter your new password; It is saved,
4, Select Ratings and select a level.
Note: To enforce Rating Limits, the disc you're playing must contain a rated movie (or title).
Password
Password is not defined until you set it. Should you select a password and then forget it, go
to the Troubleshooting section for instructions on resetting.
Note: There is a lock feature on your DVD player if you want to prevent your child from
watching DVDs (don’t forget to remove the remote control). Follow the directions for
locking and unlocking in the Troubleshooting section.
Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manu­
facturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of
purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or
leaking batteries.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,
OR
2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories
in the original carton (or equivalent).
Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:
Thomson multimedia Ltd.
6200 Edwards Blvd.,
Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2V7
Canada,
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or
subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any
applicable legisfation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim,
exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such
provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:
Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944
152-52850-0285-005 R1