Mobile DVD System Product Manual
Turning on the Unit 
1.  Slide the STANDBY / ON switch on the top of the unit to the ON position.
2.  The DVD logo (start-up picture) will appear on the screen.
3.  After use, slide the STANDBY / ON switch to the STANDBY (power o) position. 
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 
ampliers) 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 t 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 specied by the manufacturer.
12.  Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied 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 qualied 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)     Button
  Press the   button  to open the front panel,  press the 
inside disc switch to open the disc door. 
2)  STANDBY Indicator
  When the STANDBY / ON switch is slided to STANDBY 
position, the red light will illuminate. 
3)   SEARCH Button
  Performs fast reverse playback.
   SEARCH Button
  Performs fast forward playback.
4)   PREV Button
  Goes back to current or previous chapters/tracks.
   NEXT Button
  Advances chapters/tracks.
5)   Flip Button
Flips the screen image.
6)   PAUSE Button 
  Pauses playback of a disc. Each time you press the   
PAUSE button the picture advances one frame on a 
DVD. Press the   PLAY button to resume playback.
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 specic functions of DVDs. Certain functions may not be available 
on some DVDs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the DVD. 
Using the Remote Control
• Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the
unit. 
• When using this unit in very bright light, the infrared REMOTE
SENSOR may not work properly.
• Themaximumeectivedistanceforremoteoperationisabout 16
feet (5 meters).
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.
2.  Insert one CR2025 (3V) size battery.
TO CHANGE REMOTE BATTERY
1.  Open the battery door.
REMOTE CONTROL
Remove the PLASTIC 
sheet before USING the 
Remote Control.
Remote Control
Unit
B. Using the Car Power Adapter
The 12V car power adapter allows the unit to be used with vehicles that have a 12V, negative ground electrical system.
WARNING: Do not dispose of the battery in a re or it may leak and/or explode.
WARNING: Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Note: If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the battery.
7)   STOP Button 
  Stops playing a disc. 
8)   PLAY Button
  Starts or resumes playback of a disc.
9)  LCD Screen
10)  Remote Sensor
  Receives the remote control signal.
11)  Headphone Jack
12)  VOLUME Control
  Adjusts the volume.
13)  Standby/On Switch
14)  AUDIO & VIDEO IN / OUT Jacks
15)  AV IN / DVD Switch
16)  DC IN 9V-12V Jack 
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.
• AudioCDsare 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.
• To order accessories visit website http://www.RCAav.com
Remote Control (with battery) ...........................................................................................................................................................................x1
AC Power Adapter .................................................................................................................................................................................................x 1
Car Power Adapter ................................................................................................................................................................................................x 1
Mounting Strap ......................................................................................................................................................................................................x 1
Audio/Video Cable ................................................................................................................................................................................................x 1
POWER SUPPLY
A. Using the AC Power Adapter
The supplied AC power adapter operates on AC 100-120V ~50/60Hz.
Cautions:
• TheACpoweradapterincludedwiththisunitisforitsuseonly.Donotuseitwithotherequipment.
• Whentheunitisnotgoingtobeusedforlongtime,disconnecttheACpoweradapterfromtheACpoweroutlet.
• WhentheACpoweradapterispluggedin,theapparatusisnotcompletelydisconnectedfromthemainpowersupply,
even when the power is turned o.
Warning:
The AC power adapter is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended used. In order 
to disconnect the  apparatus from the mains completely, the AC power adapter should be disconnected from the mains 
socket outlet completely. 
E - 6E - 3 E - 4E - 2 E - 5
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
1)  VIDEO MODE Button 
  Adjusts  Brigntness, Contrast, Color  or  View  Mode of 
the LCD screen.
2)   PREV Button
  Goes back to current or previous chapters/tracks.
3)   /   SEARCH Buttons
   SEARCH: Fast reverse playback.
   SEARCH: Fast forward playback.
4)  GOTO Button
  Skips directly to a location on a DVD or a CD.
5)  Cursor ( ,  ,  ,  ) Buttons 
  Use  to move  between selections  on a  menu screen 
and adjust certain settings.
  ENTER Button 
  Conrms 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 specic 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
  Opens and closes the SETUP menu while in stop 
mode.
9)  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.
10)  AUDIO Button 
  Selects one of the audio sound tracks programmed on 
a DVD  or select  the audio output mode on  an Audio 
CD.
11)  ANGLE Button 
  Switches between multiple camera angles  when  the 
DVD you are playing has been programmed with 
multiple camera angles.
12)  DISPLAY Button
  Shows status information on the screen.
13)   STOP Button
  Stops playing a disc. 
   PLAY Button
  Starts or resumes playback of a disc.
   PAUSE Button
  Pauses playback of a disc. Each time you press the   
PAUSE button the picture  advances one frame on  a 
DVD. Press the   PLAY button to resume playback.
14)   NEXT Button
  Advances chapters/tracks.
15)  MENU Button
  Opens and closes the DVD menu.
WARNING:
Dis connect t he  car  power 
adapter when not in  use.  Not 
for use in 24V vehicles.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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INSTALLING IN A VEHICLE
Use the supplied mounting straps to install the units on the back of the vehicle's headrests. Tightly wrap the mounting straps 
around the headrest.
Mounting Strap Mounting Strap
To the cigarette lighter socket
To DC IN 9V-
12V jack
2
1
Car Power Adapter
To DC IN 9V-
12V jack
2
To AC outlet
1
AC Power Adapter
B. Using Headphones / Earphones
• Turn down the volume before connecting, and
then adjust the level.
• When headphones/earphones are connected, no
sound will be emitted from the unit's speaker. 
Caution: Avoid listening to sound at  levels 
which may be harmful to your ears.
Headphones / Earphones
(3.5mm diameter plug)
A. Connecting to a TV
If your TV has Audio/Video inputs, you can connect the unit to your TV using Audio/Video cable. 
Watching a DVD on your TV
1. Connect your TV to the unit using an Audio/Video cable.
2. Turn on unit. Slide the DVD / AV IN switch to DVD.
3. Turn on the TV and follow the instructions included with it to play the DVD.
Audio/Video cable
[included]
Black
Yellow
Yellow
Red
White
FOR DESKTOP USE
You can ip up the display for desk-top or table-top viewing.
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.
Unit
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 eective 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 rst 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 eective 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 eective 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 modied 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 tness 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 specic 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
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