DVD Player User’s Guide DRC616N Changing entertainment. Again.
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Table of Contents Playing mp3, WMA, and/or JPEG Files......................17 Music Menu ..............................................................18 Photo Menu..............................................................18 Movie Menu .............................................................18 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections What’s in the Box .........................................................2 Attaching the Battery ..................................................3 Removing the Battery ..
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup What’s in the Box Thank you for purchasing the DVD Player. Unpack the box completely and tear off any protection films. Portable DVD Player Power Adapter and Charger DVD Battery Car Adapter Carrying Bag (not shown) Audio/Video Cable S-Video Cable DVD Player User's Manual Changing Entertainment. Again. DRC616N Remote Control with 2 AAA Batteries User’s Guide Important: Graphics in this User’s Guide are for representation only.
Connections and Setup Attaching the Battery The battery has 3 locating pegs which must be inserted into the 3 holes beneath the player. 1. Lay the battery down flat as shown in the illustration. 2. Place the player on top of the battery so that the battery’s locating pegs fit into the fixing holes ( on the underside of the player. ) 3. Slide the player backwards on the battery until it clicks into place.
Connections and Setup The Player’s Power Supply You can power your player either from the battery or power adapter. The battery must first be charged using the power adapter. Using the battery 1. Install the battery as explained on page 3. Battery Charging the battery 1. Connect the output from the power adapter to the battery’s DC IN socket. A red warning light comes on. This light goes out once the battery is fully charged. DC IN Using the power adapter 1.
Connections and Setup Connecting your DVD Player to Other Components Connecting the player to a television set If you want to use your portable player for home viewing, you can connect it to a television set using the Audio-Video cables supplied. Caution! The selector switch must be in the OUT position. Using headphones For private listening, use the headphone jacks to connect headphones (not included) to the player.
Connections and Setup Buttons, Jacks, and Controls 6 Graphics are for representation only. Your unit may differ slightly.
Connections and Setup 9 6 SKIP FWD/ (next chapter): goes to next chapter (DVD) or track (CD). 7 7/ REV (reverse): reverses playback. 8 8/ FWD (forward): fast forwards playback. 9 ENTER: selects the adjustment or menu item. 10 Navigation buttons 3456: used to highlight on-screen items, and make some menu adjustments. 11 MODE: Accesses the LCD screen video options (COLOR, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, HUE, REVERSAL, NORMAL, and RESET). Use the5or6button to highlight the mode option.
Connections and Setup The Remote Control 8 Graphics are for representation only. Your unit may differ slightly.
Connections and Setup MODE (LCD) MUTE POWER PROG (Progam) RANDOM Accesses the video settings of the LCD screen. See the MODE options below. Reduces the audio level to minimum level. Turns the player on or off. Supports a special function for VCD discs only. Turns random playback on and off for VCD, SVCD, and CD discs. Note: To use random playback for the VCD and SVCD discs, the PBC function must be turned off.
Connections and Setup Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three separate types of menus that you can use to access features: 1/17 • The Disc menu – The Disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD player’s menu. The contents of each Disc menu vary according to how the disc was authored and what features were included on the disc. The Disc menu is turned on and off (while the disc is playing) with the MENU button on the remote.
Chapter 2 Playing Discs Compatible Discs DVD+Rewritable This DVD Player is capable of playing the following types of discs: DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs with mp3 files, WMA files (Windows Media Audio), and JPEG files on them. Before you put a disc in the player, make sure it is compatible. You can’t play the following types of discs: Laserdiscs, CD-I, CD-ROM (computer-only discs), DVD-ROM, or discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL or SECAM); CD-G discs.
Playing Discs Playback Options SHIFT Play/Pause To search a disc using the remote control, you can use the Fast Forward, Reverse, SLOW FWD, SLOW REV, STEP FWD, or STEP REV button. SHIFT button - The SHIFT button on the remote control is used in combination with some number buttons which have a second function. The number buttons that have a dual function are labeled as SLOW REV, SLOW FWD, BOOKMARK, SEARCH, STEP REV, STEP FWD, RETURN, and ANGLE. 1. PRESS SHIFT.
Playing Discs Using the On-Screen Info Displays The Info Display appears vertically on the left side of thescreen when you press the DISPLAY button on the remote while you’re playing a disc. Use the5or6buttons on the remote to highlight different icons. Once an icon is highlighted, follow the on-screen instructions, and use the3and4buttons to scroll through the options. You can only access the Info Display when you’re playing a disc.
Playing Discs Title/Track/PBC Icon 14 Graphics are for representation only. Your unit may differ slightly.
Playing Discs Notes: The language feature only works if the disc was created with multiple language tracks. If the disc doesn’t contain the language you selected, the disc will play in the default language. When you choose an audio language during disc playback, you only override the audio language setting in the DVD Player’s main menu temporarily. The audio language can also be changed through the DVD player menu. OFF Subtitles Icon (DVD Info Display) By default, subtitles are off.
Playing Discs Other Playback Features Using the remote control enables you to access some of the more advanced playback features such as Repeat, Random, Program, Bookmark and Zoom. All are accessed using the remote control. Repeat By default the Repeat feature is Off. The options available depend upon the type of disc you’re playing. • With DVD discs you can repeat the title, chapter, or use A-B Repeat. • With Audio CDs you can repeat the disc, a track, or create a program that plays repeatedly.
Playing Discs 5. Use the3or4button to move the cursor to the bookmark you want to play. Press4;(play) or ENTER. The Search display disappears automatically after a few seconds. Clearing a Bookmark The bookmarks are erased each time you remove a disc from the player or when the power is turned off. 1. While you’re playing a disc, press the SHIFT button then press SEARCH to bring up the bookmarks display. 2. Use the3or4button to move the cursor to the bookmark you want to delete. Press CLEAR to delete.
Playing Discs Music Menu -USIC 0HOTO -OVIE 0ROGRAM MPS MPS MPS MPS The Music menu is divided into three sections: Playback List, Edit area in the middle (Add, Add All, Delete, or Delete All), and Program List. • Press Play or Enter on the highlighted folder in the playback list to view the folder contents, or play the corresponding audio files in the playback list or program list. • Use the Add, Add All, Delete, or Delete All options to edit the program list.
Chapter 3 Menu System The DVD Player Menu System Press the SETUP button on the remote control to bring up the DVD player menu system. Use the arrow buttons5,6,3or4on the remote to move through different menu items. Use the ENTER button to select or change a menu that is highlighted. Throughout the menu system, text appears at the bottom of the menu to explain what to do. To return to a previous menu, press the3(left arrow) button. The LANGUAGE Menu ,! .
Menu System The DISPLAY Menu The DISPLAY menu contains the TV Aspect and Display Mode options that affect how a disc’s content looks if the DVD player is connected to your TV. TV Aspect The TV Aspect option adjusts the way a movie appears on your TV. Standard TVs are 4 x 3 format. Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (also called the aspect ratio). $ ) 30 ,!9 46 !SPECT $ISPLAY -ODE 1. With the player on, press SETUP (menu system appears).
Menu System Display Mode The Display Mode option can only be modified when the TV Aspect option is set to 4:3. The two options included in the Display Mode are Letterbox and Panscan. Letterbox – Choose this option if you want to see movies in their original aspect ratio (height-to-width ratio). You’ll see the entire frame of the movie, but it will take up a smaller portion of the screen vertically. The movie might appear with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
Menu System Bitstream – Choose this option when the DVD Player is connected to an amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder, Dolby Digital decoder, MPEG decoder, or other audio equipment with digital audio output jack. AUDIO Dolby Digital Bitstream DTS PCM PCM – Choose this option when the DVD Player is connected to dual stereo digital audio equipment. When the DVD disc being played is recorded with the Dolby Digital, MPEG1/MPEG2 recording systems, the DVD Player selects PCM as the audio output.
Menu System The LOCK (Parental Control) Menu You can set up the rating limits and lock your player to control the type of content your family watches. The parental control feature is a rating system for DVDs, like movie ratings. The LOCK setup menu includes Rating, Password, and Country Code options used to set parental control. Before setting a parental control option, a PASSWORD screen appears to enter a password.
Menu System Country Code The Country Code is used to select the country of the disc. It is a prerequisite before the rating of the country can be selected. The DVD player is preset to Region 1. LOC K Rating Password Country Code US Prev. Move Select The Country Code consists of two letters. Before you enter the Country Code, you are asked to input the password. Change the password by using the arrow buttons.
Menu System B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion) The Black Level Expansion adjusts how bright the picture appears. Choose between ON and OFF. OT H E R S PBC Auto Play B.L.E. ON Load Default OFF Screen Saver Lastplay Prev. Move Select Load Default This option returns the DVD player’s SETUP menus to the factory default settings. It’s a way to reset the settings you’ve made at one time instead of changing each one individually. Select Load Default in the OTHERS menu and press ENTER on the remote control.
Chapter 4 Additional Information Troubleshooting You can correct most problems you have with your product by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.
Additional Information The colors don’t seem natural. • Use the MODE button on the remote control to access the portable DVD player’s video options and adjust accordingly. The picture format does not match the screen format. • The picture format is adjustable (page 20). Some discs dictate the format, in which case no adjustment is possible. Sound Problems. • • • • • Adjust the volume control on the side of the player. If a TV is used, check whether the sound is muted or turned down low.
Additional Information Country Codes Country Code Country Code Afghanistan AF Greenland GL Argentina AR Hong Kong HK Australia AU Hungary HU Austria AT India IN Belgium BE Indonesia ID Bhutan BT Islands HM Bolivia BO Israel IL Brazil BR Italy IT Cambodia KH Jamaica JM Canada CA Japan JP Chile CL Kenya KE China CN Kuwait KW Colombia CO Libya LY Congo CG Luxembourg LU Costa Rica CR Malaysia MY Croatia HR Maldives MV Czech Republic CZ Mexico
Additional Information Country Code Country Code Panama PA Spain ES Paraguay PY Sri Lanka LK Philippines PH Sweden SE Poland PL Switzerland CH Portugal PT Taiwan TW Romania RO Thailand TH Russian Federation RU Turkey TR Saudi Arabia SA Uganda UG Senegal SN Ukraine UA Singapore SG United States US Slovak Republic SK Uruguay UY Slovenia SI Uzbekistan UZ South Africa ZA Vietnam VN South Korea KR Zimbabwe ZW 29 Graphics are for representation only.
Additional Information Language Codes Language Codes are used for the Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, and Disc Menu settings.
Additional Information Language Code Language Code Kurdish 7585 Shona 8376 Laothian 7679 Sindhi 8368 Latin 7665 Singhalese 8373 Latvian,Lettish 7686 Slovak 8375 Lingala 7678 Slovenian 8376 Lithuanian 7684 Somali 8379 Macedonian 7775 Spanish 6983 Malagasy 7771 Sudanese 8385 Malay 7783 Swahili 8387 Malayalam 7776 Swedish 8386 Maltese 7784 Tagalog 8476 Maori 7773 Tajik 8471 Marathi 7782 Tamil 8465 Moldavian 7779 Tatar 8484 Mongolian 7778 Telugu 846
Additional Information Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, when cleaning the cabinet be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. • Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. • Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. Formation of Condensation • Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity, condensation may form if warm air comes in contact with any cold parts inside the player. • When condensation forms inside the player, the player may not operate correctly.
Additional Information Recommendations and Information Concerning Discs CD-R and CD-RW discs This player can play most CD-R and CD-RW discs. However, depending on the recorder of the discs of your personal computer, the type of disc and recording method used, some discs might not play, or the performance might not meet the expected standard of quality. When playing a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc before it plays.
Additional Information CD-R and CD-RW discs with JPEG format “image” files To view your JPEG images on a TV set you do not need to record your photographs with a resolution above 400,000 pixels (which corresponds to an image format of about 720 x 576 dots) because of the resolution of most TVs. Due to this, reduce the quality of your photographs before recording on a disc in order not to impede the proper running of your player.
Additional Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 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. • The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
Additional Information What your warranty does not cover: • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. • Adjustment of customer controls. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. • Batteries. • Units purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. • Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.
Additional Information Accessory Information There are accessories available to complement your DVD Player. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
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