RCA DVD Player DRC600N User Guide

DVD Player  
User's Manual  
Please read this manual  
before using this product for  
the first time.  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
TOCOM 15909480  
Model: DRC600N  
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Precautions  
Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the  
components. Arrange the components so that air can  
circulate freely.  
Things to consider...  
DVD-R, DVD-RW - Most DVD-R  
(one recording only), DVD-RW and  
Protect components from overheating  
DVD+RW  
discs  
(rewritable).  
Compatibility is dependent on the  
burner and discs you use.  
DVD+Rewritable  
Don’t stack components.  
When you place components in a stand, make sure  
you allow adequate ventilation.  
Video CD (VCD) - Video Compact  
Disc.  
CD on which you can record up to 74  
min. of VHS-quality video associated  
with still images, audio tracks and  
interactive menus.  
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place  
it on the top shelf.  
Position cables properly to avoid  
audio interference  
Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.  
If you place components above the TV, route all  
cables down the side of the back of the TV instead  
of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.  
CD-R, CD-RW - Most CD-R (one  
recording only) and CD-RW discs  
If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do  
not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables  
away from audio/video cables.  
(rewritable).  
Compatibility  
is  
dependent on the burner and discs  
you use. Please see page 23 to  
discover our CD-R burning tips.  
Installation in a car  
When installing the player in a car, make sure it is  
firmly secured to stop it being flung about if the car  
brakes or pulls away sharply. A badly fitted player  
can endanger the life of the driver and passengers.  
Types of discs you can play  
Audio CDs - Audio CDs and most  
recordable audio CDs (8 and 12 cm).  
This DVD Player is capable of playing the following  
types of discs.  
MP3 files - CD-Rs containing  
SOUND files in MP3 format.  
Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single or  
double sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are  
high density optical discs on which high  
quality picture and audio are recorded by  
means of digital signals.  
JPEG files - CD-Rs containing  
IMAGES in JPEG format.  
Regional Coding  
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Notes:  
Your DVD player responds to the region management  
information recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region  
Code on the disc and the Region Code on the player  
don’t match, the disc won’t play. The region code for  
your player is region 1.  
Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup  
and disc design.  
This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by method claims of  
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property  
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other  
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection  
technology must be authorized by Macrovision  
Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless  
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
So, if you are going to buy a DVD disc, pay attention  
to the logo: it has to be the right one. ALL means all  
regions.  
Region Codes - 1: USA, Canada - 2: Europe, the  
Middle East, Rep. of South Africa, Japan - 3:  
Southeast Asia, Taiwan - 4: Central America, South  
America, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand - 5: Russian  
federation, Africa (except Egypt and Rep. of South  
Africa), India, Pakistan - 6: China.  
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Care and Maintenance  
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. If this  
occurs, leave the player at room temperature until the inside of the player becomes dry and  
operational.  
• If condensation forms on a disc, wipe the disc with a soft, dry cloth by moving the cloth  
from the center hole toward the outer edge.  
Handling Discs  
• Don’t touch the disc’s signal surfaces. Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in the  
center.  
• Don’t affix labels or adhesive tape to label surfaces. Don’t scratch or damage the label.  
• Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.  
Cleaning Discs  
• Dirty discs can cause reduced video and audio performance. Always keep discs clean by  
wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.  
• If a disc becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well. Wipe the dirt away  
gently, and remove any water drops with a dry cloth.  
• Do not use record-cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on discs. Also, never clean the discs  
with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc  
surface.  
Handling Cautions  
• Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn all components off.  
• Don’t move the player while a disc is being played. The disc may get scratched or broken,  
and the player’s internal parts may be damaged.  
• Don’t put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the player.  
• Don’t place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.  
• Exterior influences such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this  
player. If this occurs, turn the player off and on again with the ON • POWER • OFF button,  
or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The player will  
operate normally.  
• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use.  
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Contents  
Player connections and  
initial settings  
Operation  
Advanced functions  
Precautions.....................................................1  
Play modes ...................................................16  
• Standard playback  
Care and maintenance...............................2  
Initial setup.................................................4-5  
Your DVD Player and its accessories  
• Fitting the battery beneath your player  
• Initial setup of your remote control  
• Random play  
• Programming playback  
Repeat playback.........................................17  
The player’s power supply.......................6  
• Using the power adapter  
• Repeat play  
• Repeat playback between two points A  
and B  
• Using the battery  
• Charging the battery  
Other connections........................................7  
Other functions...........................................18  
• DVD and Video CD - Zoom  
• Connecting the player to a television  
• Using headphones  
• Connecting Audio-Video output to the  
player  
• DVD - Camera angles  
• Video CD - Playback control menu (PBC)  
Using your DVD player.............................8  
• Preparation  
Reading JPEG and MP3 files ...............19  
• Reading JPEG files  
• What’s MP3?  
• Function keys  
• Jacks and controls  
Remote control..............................................9  
• MP3 CD Playback  
Menus and interactive banners.......10-11  
• Selecting menu functions and options  
• Titles, chapters • Audio language,  
Subtitle languages • Angles • Repeat  
• Playback • Introscan  
• Song skip  
Parental Control ........................................20  
• Setting a password  
Display and Sound menus.................12-13  
• Format • TV standard  
• DVD - Ratings limits  
• Setup menu language  
• Virtual Surround • Sound Logic  
Preferred languages.............................21-22  
• Language of player menus  
• AUDIO - Language of the dialogues  
• DVD - Language of the subtitles  
Playing your discs  
DVDs, audio CDs  
CD-Rs and MP3 files................................23  
• About CD-R discs  
Basic functions .......................................14-15  
• Loading a disc  
• About MP3 files copied onto CD-Rs  
• Playing a disc  
• Quick search for pictures or tracks  
• Still picture and frame advance • Slow  
motion • Direct access to a music track  
• Titles, chapters, time elapsed, audio and  
subtitles  
Appendix.......................................................24  
• Troubleshooting guide  
• Warranty  
• Accessories  
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Initial setup ...  
Your DRC600 and its accessories  
Thank you for purchasing our DVD Player. Unpack the box completely and tear off any  
protection films.  
Battery RB-LiP01  
(part number 258341)  
Your portable DVD player  
Power adapter and charger  
(part number 258342)  
Remote control with battery CR 2025  
(part number 258343)  
S-Video cable  
(part number  
258345)  
Audio/Video Cable  
(part number  
258344)  
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Initial setup ...  
Fitting the battery beneath your player  
The RB-LiP01 battery has 3 locating pegs and 2 retaining brackets. These must be inserted into  
the players 3 holes and 2 slots respectively.  
Install the battery beneath the player using the locating pegs and retaining brackets intended for this  
purpose:  
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.  
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Locating pegs  
Retaining brackets  
Initial setup of your remote control  
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4
2
1
Fit the CR 2025 battery into the remote control unit as indicated.  
In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe polarities indicated inside the battery compartment.  
Replace only with the type of batteries specified above. Do not throw them into fire, do not recharge  
them. If you are not using the remote control unit for an extended period (several weeks), take the  
battery out.  
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The player’s power supply  
You can power your player either from the power adapter or from the battery. The battery must  
first be charged using the power adapter.  
Using the power adapter  
1. Connect the output from the power adapter to the player’s DC IN socket.  
2. Connect the power adapter’s supply cable to an AC power outlet.  
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Using the battery  
1. Install the battery as explained on page 5.  
Charging the battery  
1. Connect the output from the power adapter to the battery’s DC IN socket. A red warning light will  
come on. This light will go out once the battery is fully charged.  
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Other connections  
Connecting the player to a television set  
If you wish 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.  
OR  
Using headphones  
For private listening, use the phones jack to connect a headset to the player.  
Connecting Audio-Video output to the player  
If you want to use the player’s built-in LCD screen (1) to watch pictures from an external source  
(camcorder, VCR, etc.), use the Audio-Video cables supplied and set the Line select switch to the in  
position.  
1. LCD- Liquid Crystal Display  
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Using your DVD player  
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Preparation  
• Sit the player on a table or on a steady  
surface.  
• Unlock the screen by pushing the  
locking clip to the right.  
• Raise the screen to the open position.  
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Function keys  
1. Locking clip.  
2. LCD screen.  
7. prev G, next F: fast forward or  
backward.  
3. display mode: adjusts brightness, color,  
or picture format. Press the display  
mode key repeatedly then use the  
player’s C or B key (11) to make your  
adjustment.  
8. K: pauses playback.  
9. stop L: stops playback.  
10. play B: plays the disc.  
11. Confirmation (M) and Navigation keys.  
12. Disc compartment.  
4. return: returns you to the previous menu  
13. open O: opens the disc compartment  
or hides a banner  
flap.  
5. menu: accesses disc menu.  
6. title: displays the contents of a DVD.  
14. on . power . off: turns the player on or  
off.  
*
Jacks and controls  
You can purchase an audio cable  
that has a digital optical connector on one  
end and the mini-plug on the end that  
connects to the player (go to p.27 for  
information). The audio cable that came  
with your player carries analog sound and  
can be connected here as well.  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A. Volume adjustment.  
E. Line Select out/in switch  
F . S-Video jack  
G. DC IN 9V jack for connecting the battery  
or power adapter.  
B. Headphone jack (PHONES).  
C. Audio jack* (optical or analog cable)  
D. Video jack  
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Remote control  
Display keys  
DVD - Menu and language  
To activate or hide the  
function banners ( page 11).  
To display and change the subtitle*  
language.  
To display and change the dialogue*  
language.  
Access to the SETUP MENU  
( page 10).  
To see the table of contents of certain  
DVDs*.  
To see the disc menu of the DVD being  
played.  
Disc drive keys  
Stop disc playback.  
Choice of disc sound  
channel (Stereo, left channel,  
right channel, Mono L & R).  
Pause disc and/or switch  
to advanced frame-by-  
frame mode (DVD).  
No function.  
DVD  
Slow motion playback.  
Press several times to  
change playback speed  
and direction.  
To change a DVD’s camera  
angle*.  
No function  
Skip forward/back one  
chapter (DVD) or track  
(CD).  
To enlarge or shrink the  
picture during  
playback/slow-motion/pause.  
DVD-VCD-Audio CD  
To repeat a title, a chapter, a  
track, or a disc.  
Fast forward/reverse  
playback.  
Start playback or  
confirm menu choice  
(acts like an OK or  
Select button).  
To repeat a section between  
two points (A and B).  
Choice of playback mode:  
- Random  
- Programmed  
Navigation keys  
mute  
To go directly to a given  
chapter or exact point on the  
disc (access to the counter).  
Highlights items  
in a menu or  
banner.  
Number keys  
To program the order in which a  
disc’s chapters (or tracks) are played,  
or to enter a time (access to the  
counter).  
Clear a banner from the  
screen.  
* If available on the disc being  
played.  
0/10: to enter zero (0) keys.  
To enter numbers greater than 10.  
The resume and return keys are  
unused.  
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Menus…  
The functions of your DVD player are not all accessible directly through the remote control or  
front panel keys. A certain number of functions are accessible through menus that you can  
display or remove as you wish. These menus are used as follows:  
Disc Menu (2)  
Player menu (1)  
1.  
2.  
The SETUP MENU enables you to configure  
the player (languages of the menus and disc,  
audio outputs, display modes), to choose the  
Play mode and lock the player.  
The appearance and contents of the menus vary  
according to the DVDs (follow on-screen  
instructions).  
Selecting menu functions and options using the remote control  
Navigation keys  
1. Display the SETUP MENU with the setup key or display the disc menu (when  
a DVD is playing) with the menu key.  
2. Select a menu or function by pressing the Navigation key.  
3. Confirm your choice by pressing the  
key located in the center.  
4. Change Settings, by pressing the Navigation keys.  
5. To exit the disc menu or setup menu with the menu or setup key  
respectively.  
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and interactive banners  
In addition to menus, your player also has banners which display the main settings related to disc  
playback and operation.  
1. Load a disc and press B (playback) to start it playing.  
2. Press the osd key to display the banner.  
3. Use the Navigation keys to select an icon or enter a numeric value via the number keys to access  
a chapter or title when the corresponding icon is highlighted.  
4. Remove the banner with the osd or clear key.  
With a DVD  
To choose a chapter.  
To choose the subtitle  
language.  
To choose a title when a  
DVD has several titles.  
To change a DVD’s camera  
angle.  
To choose the dialogue language and  
the sound format that goes with it.  
To repeat the playback of a title, chapter,  
track, scene or entire disc.  
With an audio CD  
To choose repeat playback of a disc, track, or section, or to  
activate programmed playback (page 16).  
Playback in progress.  
To select the audio channel  
(Stereo, Left, Right).  
Track 1 currently being  
played.  
With a VCD (Video CD)  
Playback in progress.  
To select a language from the  
available languages on a disc.  
To choose repeat playback of a disc or track. Press the  
remote control unit’s a/b key with the icon highlighted.  
Track 1 currently being  
played.  
To select the audio channel  
(Stereo, Left, Right).  
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Display and Sound menus  
The Display menu provides adjustments for changing the picture format and TV standard to  
that of your players built-in LCD screen or to that of an external TV set connected via the  
Audio Video jacks. You can also choose which language to use for displaying the various setup  
menus.  
The Sound menu provides settings to adjust your players sound output according to your  
usage conditions and/or any connected components.  
1. Display the SETUP MENU by means of the  
setup key.  
2. The Display item is highlighted.  
Press the B (playback) key to display the  
DISPLAY MENU.  
3. Select a function using the B (playback) key.  
4. Confirm using the B (playback) key.  
Format (screen format)  
Depending on the properties of the DVD (1) being played, choose a picture format to match that of  
(2)  
your players built-in screen or that of an external TV set  
connected via the Audio Video jacks.  
Wide 16 x 9 screen, standard 4 x 3 screen (LB for letterbox or P&S for Pan and Scan).  
If you use your players built-in screen, choose the 16 x 9 format.  
4 x 3 P&S (2) – Choose this setting if you want the picture to fill your TV screen. This might mean  
certain parts of the picture (left and right edges) are hidden.  
Most discs recorded with a wide-format picture cannot be rescaled this way. As a result, black bands  
appear at the top and bottom of the screen.  
4 x 3 LB – Choose this setting if you want to see films in their original picture format (width/height  
ratio). You will then see the whole of the filmed image, but it might not fill the whole height of the  
screen. The picture might be surrounded by black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.  
16 x 9 wide – Choose this setting if your DVD player is connected to a wide-screen 16 x 9 TV. If  
you select this setting for use with a standard TV set, the picture could be deformed due to vertical  
flattening.  
If you watch a film on a wide-screen 16 x 9 TV and the disc is recorded in 4 x 3 format, the left and  
right edges of the screen will contain black bands.  
1. On certain DVDs, the picture format cannot be  
2. Horizontal black bands at the top and bottom of  
changed.  
the screen.  
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Display and Sound menus  
Setup menu language  
Your player gives you several languages to choose from when displaying the various setup menus.  
• Use the Navigation keys to select your desired language.  
• Quit the setup menus by pressing the setup key.  
Sound menu  
1. Display the SETUP MENU by means of the  
setup key.  
2. The Display item is highlighted.  
3. Use the Navigation keys to select the Sound  
item.  
4. Press the B (playback) key to display the  
SOUND MENU.  
Virtual Surround  
This function simulates the effects of multichannel sound from the 2 speakers situated under your  
players built-in screen. Activating this function will give fuller depth to the DVDs sound track.  
• Select Virtual Surround then highlight On.  
Sound Logic  
This function is designed for night listening if you wish to avoid disturbing your neighbors when your  
player is connected to a “Home Cinema installation”. The player then adjusts the differences in  
sound levels through dynamic compression. It then becomes easier to hear the soft sounds while the  
louder sounds are softened.  
• Select Sound then Sound Logic and switch the function to On.  
• Quit the setup menus by pressing the setup key.  
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Basic functions  
Loading a disc  
Loading a “single-sided” disc.  
1. Press the open O key to open the disc  
compartment.  
2. Insert a disc and locate it on the rotary spindle  
by applying pressure around the edge of the  
disc’s center hole. The printed side of the disc  
should face upwards (Audio CD, Video CD,  
single-sided DVD (1), etc.).  
3. Push the flap down until it clicks.  
Double-sided discs have a small label on both sides near the center. With most DVDs, a disc-specific menu  
appears. In that case, follow the instructions.  
1.  
Playing a disc  
Playback begins as soon as the flap is fully closed.  
• With a DVD, the disc menu appears. Press B (playback) to start playback or select another  
option (4), in the disc menu using the Navigation keys. To validate your selection, press B  
(playback).  
• With an audio CD or video CD, use the B (playback) key to start it playing.  
To go to a chosen track on a CD, or to a title or chapter on a DVD, press the osd key which brings  
up a banner on the screen (page 11).  
To stop playback momentarily (2) press stop L once. Press twice to stop it completely (3)  
.
The player has memorized the last scene on the  
disc. If you now press B: playback starts from  
this point. To erase “Resume memory”, press  
stop L.  
If the player is left in STOP mode for more than  
2.  
3.  
4.  
2 minutes without any user interaction, a screen  
saver will be activated (fade in / fade out). After  
about 30 minutes have elapsed in STOP mode  
without user interaction, the player will be  
automatically switched off.  
Resume memory does not work with interactive  
discs (without elapsed play time information).  
Depending on the DVDs, it may be possible to  
change the language during playback  
(page 22).  
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Quick search for pictures or tracks  
In Play mode, start the Forward or Reverse fast motion playback (1) using the G or F keys.  
Press once or several times for higher speeds.  
• In search mode, no sound is heard on DVDs.  
1.  
Still picture and frame advance (DVD and Video CD)  
To playback frame by frame, press K (pause) repeatedly to advance the playback.  
Slow motion (DVD and Video CD)  
Press the remote control unit’s  
key (1) one or more times.  
Press once or several times for higher speeds.  
1.  
Direct access to a music track (audio CD)  
In Play mode, enter the number of the track that you want to hear using the remote control number  
keys.  
Titles, chapters, time elapsed, audio and subtitles  
Some DVDs contain several titles. These titles correspond to films, documentaries or other  
programs. As a general rule, each title is divided into numbered chapters. An audio CDs music  
tracks correspond to the different songs recorded on it. You can access each track directly.  
From the banner, you can access certain functions directly using the Navigation keys. Choose a title  
or a chapter (DVD), or a track (CD, VIDEO CD). Change the language of DVD dialogues or subtitles.  
This symbol is sometimes displayed.  
It indicates that the function is not available or that the key used is incorrect.  
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Play modes  
Your player has several playback modes: Standard playback, which plays the tracks, titles, and  
chapters in the order found on the disc; Random playback, which plays sequences or tracks in  
no particular order; and Programmed playback, which lets you choose which sequences and  
tracks to play and in which order.  
While a DVD or VCD is being played, press the play mode key on the remote control.  
Standard playback  
When a disc has been loaded, all you need to do is press the B (playback) key to start it playing in  
the order intended by the publisher.  
Random playback  
When a disc has been loaded, press the play mode key once. Random appears on your player’s  
built-in screen. Press the B (playback) key to start playing the disc in random order.  
Programming playback  
When a disc has been loaded, press the play mode key twice. A programming window for the first  
10 songs appears.  
Enter the track numbers one by one.  
If you want to include more than 10 songs in your programmed playback, press B for access to a  
second programming window.  
To begin playback, use the W and B keys to select Start and press B (playback) to confirm.  
Programmed playback will then commence.  
To cancel programmed playback, press the L (stop) key twice.  
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Repeat playback  
To repeat the playback of a title, chapter, track, scene, selected A/B segment (except on Video  
CDs) or entire disc.  
Repeat play  
While a disc is being played, press the osd key to display the function banner. Select the  
with the Navigation keys. Then use the Navigation keys to  
Repetition Mode icon  
choose one of the displayed functions.  
AUDIO CD / VIDEO CD  
DVD  
• Chapter  
• Title  
• Disc Repeat  
• Off  
• Disc Repeat  
• Title Repeat  
• Off  
• Repeat play only works with discs that show the elapsed time on the display.  
• This may not work correctly with certain discs (Video CDs in PBC mode).  
• Choose Off to stop the function.  
Repeat playback between two points A and B  
While a disc is being played, press the a/b key once to set the start point of the section to be  
repeated then once again to set the end point. The player’s built-in screen will display  
playback of the section will begin.  
AB and  
To cancel repeat playback, press the a/b key or L (stop) key once.  
• If during a fast forward or backward reading  
the B point is reached, the player will proceed  
at normal speed from the A point.  
• Repeat playback A-B is cancelled whenever  
you press L (stop) or choose a different  
repetition mode.  
• If during a fast search the A point is reached,  
the player will start reading at normal speed  
from the A point.  
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Other functions  
DVD and Video CD - Zoom  
To enlarge or shrink the picture (by a factor of 1 to 4), press the remote control’s zoom key several  
times. To see other parts of the picture when it is enlarged, use the Navigation keys. To restore the  
picture to its normal size, press the zoom key several times.  
DVD - Camera angles  
On certain DVDs, scenes may be recorded under various angles (up to 9 viewing angles).  
If so, an icon will appear on the screen.  
While a disc is being played, press the osd key to display the function banner. Use the  
Navigation keys to select the camera angle icon.  
If the banner indicates Not available, it means the disc does not have this feature.  
Video CD - Playback control menu (PBC)  
Some Video CDs (1) have scenes and information which can be selected interactively through an on-  
screen menu.  
This menu (2) appears when the disc is loaded. Use the remote control number keys to select an item  
in the menu.  
• Depending on the disc, the menu may extend over more  
than one screen. To see the other screens, use the |➛➛ꢀ/  
Pedigree dogs  
1
2
3
4
5
Collie  
Terrier  
❿❿| skip keys.  
• Some discs displaying a menu at start up will  
automatically go in to play mode if nothing is changed on  
the menu after a certain period of time.  
Bobtail  
Shepdog  
Husky  
Press B to start playback.  
• To return from playback to the menu, press return.  
Press L (stop) to stop playback and remove the menu.  
• Complete stop is obtained by pressing L (stop) key twice.  
• Even after the player has finished playing a program, the disc may continue to rotate while the  
menu is displayed. When no further selections are to be played, press L (stop) to exit the menu.  
• During playback, press osd key: info strip is displayed on-screen.  
1.  
2.  
Video CD, version 2.0 with playback control  
(PBC). When the PBC function is present on the  
disc, “PBC” is printed on the disc jacket.  
Some version-2 Video CDs with PBC may not  
have an on-screen menu. In that case, they  
function like version-1.1. video CDs or audio  
CDs.  
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representation only. Your unit might differ.  
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Reading JPEG and MP3 files  
Reading JPEG files  
This DVD Player can play discs with JPEG files on it.  
Make sure the resolution of the JPEG files is less than 2  
megapixels (2M).  
Note: Depending upon the size and number of the JPEG files, it  
could take a long time for the DVD player to read the discs  
contents. If you dont see an on-screen display after several  
minutes, some of the files are too big — reduce the resolution of the  
JPEG files to less than 2 megapixels and burn another disc.  
When you play a JPEG disc, a JPEG menu is displayed.  
Use the Navigation keys to select a picture or folder (if  
there are any) then confirm your choice with B  
(playback).  
• No banner is displayed when JPEG image files  
are being shown.  
• If the picture appears upside down or on its  
side, press the K (PAUSE) key.  
• If JPEG or MP3 files are recorded on the disc  
or the disc is a Video CD containing JPEG  
image files, a contextual menu is displayed.  
What’s MP3?  
MP3 is the audio file format allowing you to easily compress music recordings, and was  
co-developed by Thomson multimedia.  
.
The main advantage of MP3 is that it enables storage of CD-quality music tracks on a home computer  
in manageable, compressed files.  
Thanks to compression you now only need about 4 Mb of disc space for a 4 minute music track,  
compared with some 40 Mb for conventional file formats, but with almost no reduction in listening  
quality!  
MP3 CD Playback  
When you play an MP3 disc, an MP3 menu is  
displayed. The DVD player menu is not available  
when playing MP3 discs. MP3 content is divided  
into album(s) and songs. A disc may hold several  
albums and each album can contain several songs.  
(Similar to titles and chapters on a DVD disc.)  
• Use the remote control Navigation keys to select  
albums and songs.  
• As computer files, several levels (several albums)  
may be recorded on a disc.  
Song skip  
• Press repeatedly on the ❿❿| or |➛➛ keys to go to the previous song or to the next one. Press as  
many times as the number of songs you want to skip (wait a few seconds after each press).  
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Parental Control  
To activate your players Parental Control feature, you must enter a password. The Parental  
feature lets you control the type of disc or program you want to let your family watch. If a disc  
contains certain information or scenes that are outside your selected limit, they will not be  
played. There are 8 levels of parental control, level 1 being the least restrictive.  
1. With SETUP MENU displayed, use the  
Navigation keys to select Password.  
2. Press the B (playback) key to confirm.  
3. Select a function using the Navigation keys,  
4. Adjust the setting using the Navigation keys.  
Setting a password  
1. Select Change and press B (playback) to confirm; the PASSWORD CHANGE window will  
appear.  
2. Use the remote control unit’s number keys to enter the 5 figures (1) of the current password.  
3. Enter the new password.  
4. You will be asked to confirm the password. Repeat the operation.  
5. Activate the Parental Control feature by selecting the Password mode menu item then  
choosing On.  
6. You will be asked for your password.  
7. Enter the password and press B (playback) to confirm.  
1.  
1.  
Choose 5 figures you can easily remember, or  
else note them down here.  
If you’ve forgotten your password, consult the  
Troubleshooting guide at the end of this manual  
(page 24).  
(2)  
DVD - Ratings limits  
To set a ratings limits, the Parental Control feature must be turned off. If the Parental menu item is  
displayed brightly, this means Parental Control is turned on (3)  
.
1. Display the SETUP MENU by pressing the setup key.  
2. Select the Preferences menu item and press B (playback) to confirm.  
3. Select Parental and press B to confirm.  
4. Use the WV keys to select your restriction level and press B (playback) to confirm.  
5. Quit the menu by pressing the setup key.  
2.  
3.  
This function is only available on DVDs for  
which the publisher has set a rating limit. It  
therefore depends on the disc.  
To turn Parental Control off, choose Password  
from the SETUP MENU.  
In the PASSWORD menu, first select Password  
mode then set this feature to Off.  
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Preferred languages (DVD)  
Your player gives you a selection of languages to choose from. You can change the language of  
the player menus, the language of the disc menus, the language of the dialogues and that of the  
subtitles. Choose your preferred dialogue and subtitle language from the Preferences menu. If  
the feature is available on the DVD currently in your player, this item will be already selected  
(page 12). During playback, you can display or remove the subtitles and change the language  
of the subtitles using the banners (page 11).  
Display the SETUP MENU by means of the  
setup key.  
1. Use the Navigation keys to select  
Preferences.  
2. Press the B (playback) key to confirm.  
3. Select a function using the Navigation keys,  
4. Adjust the setting using the Navigation  
keys.  
• If there is no English on the disc for menus, dialogues, and / or subtitles, the player selects the default  
language of the disc.  
• If you select the Default item and confirm Reset as your choice, the setup menu will revert to English and  
all the adjustments you have made to all the settings since installing the player will be cancelled. The  
player will then be configured the way it was at delivery (factory settings).  
Language of player menus  
Depending on the DVD being played, you may be able to choose the language in which the disc  
menus are displayed.  
The player itself comes with a choice of six languages. If the player language you have set  
corresponds to one of those available on the DVD, the disc menus will automatically appear in this  
language.  
If there is no corresponding language on the disc, the disc menus will be displayed in the publisher’s  
chosen language (usually English).  
1. Display the SETUP MENU by means of the setup key.  
2. Select Preferences then Disc menu.  
3. Access the list of available languages with the B key.  
4. Use the Navigation keys to choose one of the available languages.  
5. Press the B (playback) key to confirm.  
6. Quit the menus by pressing the setup key or else use the Navigation keys to choose another  
setting.  
The setup menu language can be changed from the Display menu (page 12).  
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Preferred languages (DVD)  
Language of the dialogues  
Some discs offer a selection of languages for the dialogues.  
To change the language of the dialogues, your player offers you two possibilities (1)  
:
From the SETUP MENU  
1. While in STOP mode, display the SETUP MENU by pressing the setup key.  
2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight the Preferences item.  
3. The Audio item will appear preselected; use the B key to access the list of available languages (2)  
.
4. Adjust the setting using the Navigation keys.  
5. Press the B (playback) key to confirm.  
From the interactive banner  
During PLAYBACK, display the banner using the osd key and select the  
Audio (  
the disc.  
) icon with the Navigation keys. Choose one of the languages available on  
With DVDs which have a DVD menu, we  
recommend that you use the disc menus rather  
than the player menu.  
You can also change the language of the  
dialogues and subtitles (if they are available on  
the disc). During playback, display the disc  
menu using the menu key. Then use the  
navigation keys.  
If the language chosen is also available on the  
DVD, it will be selected as the dialogue  
language. If it is not available, the preferred disc  
language will be selected.  
2.  
1.  
Original corresponds to the original soundtrack  
language of the film on the disc.  
Language of the subtitles  
Some discs offer a selection of subtitle languages. To change the language of the subtitles, your  
player offers you two possibilities (1)  
:
With DVDs which have a DVD menu, we recommend that you use the disc menus rather than the  
player menu.  
From the SETUP MENU  
1. While in STOP mode, display the SETUP MENU by pressing the setup key.  
2. Use the Navigation keys to select first Preferences then Subtitle.  
3. Access the list of available languages (2) using the B key.  
4. Adjust the setting using the Navigation keys.  
5. Press the B (playback) key to confirm.  
From the interactive banner  
During PLAYBACK, display the banner using the osd key and select the  
Subtitles (  
the disc.  
) icon with the Navigation keys. Choose one of the languages available on  
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(1)  
CD-Rs and MP3 files  
(Recommendations)  
About CD-R discs  
This unit can play most CD-R discs. However, depending on the condition of the CD-recorder,  
computer and the disc used, you may find that not all discs will play successfully. When playing  
a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc  
before starting to play. If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds, remove the  
disc, and then insert it again. If after several trials, this disc cannot be recognized, make sure  
you have followed the recommendations below or try another type of disc. There are two main  
types of recordable CDs:  
- CD-R audio discs (for music only), which should be used when recording with Hifi CD-audio  
recorder.  
- CD-R Data discs are designed for recording via a CD writer on a personal computer. Use  
these discs as a preference.  
• As a preference, opt for CD-Rs instead of CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) as, in certain cases, CD-RW  
playback may be faulty.  
• As a preference, opt for 74-min (650 Mb) CD-Rs instead of 80-min (700 Mb) CD-Rs.  
• Close all other applications on the computer to ensure reliable CD-R disc recording.  
• Use reliable, good-quality CD writing software.  
• Whatever the real recording capacity of the CD-R, do not use more than 630 Mb of recording space  
on the disc.  
Make sure that the recording is “long enough” to be played. If the recording is too short, disc  
identification time may be increased.  
About MP3 files copied on to CD-Rs  
In the case of CD-R MP 3 discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus  
the comments below:  
Format  
Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 files  
are compatible with Microsoft’s DOS and Windows, and with Apple’s Mac. These two formats are  
the most widely used.  
Name  
When naming your MP3 files do not exceed 12 characters, and place “.mp3” as the file  
extension. General name format of: Title.mp3. When composing your title ensure that you use 8  
characters or less, have no spaces in the name, and avoid the use of special characters including  
( . , / , \ , = ,+).  
Compression  
Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kb/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording  
MP3 files. Sound quality with MP3 files basically depends on the rate of  
compression/decompression you choose. Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital  
sampling rate, that is conversion to MP3 format, of at least 128 kb/sec and up to 160 kb/sec.  
However, choosing higher rates, like 192 kb/sec or more, only rarely give even better sound quality.  
Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kb/sec will not be played properly.  
Protection  
Do not try recording copyright protected MP3 files. “securized” files are encrypted and code  
protected to prevent illegal copying. These files are of the following types: Windows Media™  
(registered trade mark of Microsoft Inc) and SDMI™ (registered trade mark of The SDMI  
Foundation). You must not copy such files.  
1.  
Important: The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play MP3  
recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. You should note that certain technologies and methods for  
MP3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player (that is degraded  
sound quality and even, in some cases, inability of the player to read the file or files).  
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Troubleshooting guide  
No power?  
• Check the TV signal standard (auto, NTSC, PAL) in  
the image menu (page 13).  
The picture format does not match the screen format.  
• The picture format is adjustable (page 12). Some  
discs dictate the format, in which case no adjustment  
is possible.  
Sound problems  
No sound; weak or inaudible sound.  
• Adjust the volume control on the side of your player.  
• If a TV set is used, check whether the sound is muted  
or turned down low.  
Menu problems  
The menus and/or subtitles are not in your preferred  
language.  
• With a DVD: the disc menus are not displayed in  
your language. Read the disc jacket to see what  
languages are available on that disc. Choose one that  
suits you if possible (page 21).  
• 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 (page 22).  
• The default language for dialogues and subtitles is  
liable to be preset by the DVD. To change it, follow  
the instructions on page 22.  
• Have you moved the player? Check the plug on the  
battery cable or power adapter: is it pushed firmly  
into the DC IN jack on the unit?  
Check the plug on the power adapter; it too should be  
pushed in firmly.  
• Is the power adapter connected to a live outlet? Try  
connecting another component to the outlet: does it  
work? If not, check the corresponding fuse or circuit  
breaker in your house’s fusebox.  
The remote control does not work?  
• To operate your player, it must be turned on. On the  
front panel, is the green light on? Check that the  
off/on (power) switch on the side of the player is set  
to on. Your player will not work when the screen is  
folded away.  
• Remember to point the remote control at the front of  
your player (towards the infrared sensor) rather than  
at another connected component (TV set, etc.).  
• The operating range of the infrared control is 3 or 4  
meters (approximately 9 to 12 feet). This distance  
becomes less as the battery wears out. This is a handy  
way of checking the battery state.  
• Pay attention to any objects that might lie in the path  
of the infrared beam between the remote control unit  
and your player. They can obstruct the beam, causing  
the player to malfunction.  
• The battery might be worn out. Replace it. Make sure  
the polarity of the terminals (+ and -) is correct.  
The remote control unit and the player no longer  
work.  
• Disconnect the DC IN plug from your player for a  
few seconds then put it back.  
Picture problems  
You dont see a picture.  
• Switch your player on. Check that the line select  
switch on the side is set to “out” if you are playing a  
DVD or to “in” if you are watching video output  
from another component.  
You can also change between languages while the  
disc is playing by pressing the audio dialogue and  
subtitle keys. This choice applies only to the disc  
being played.  
Your player’s setup menus are not displayed in the  
language you want.  
• Check that your language is among those listed in the  
image menu (page 12). If necessary, choose another  
language.  
You cannot access a menu.  
• If your player is connected to a TV set, make sure the  
video input channel selected on the TV corresponds  
to the input jacks you used to connect the DVD  
player to the TV.  
• Check that all the various plugs are completely  
plugged in.  
• If the menu name is displayed in a lighter shade, then  
the menu items or corresponding functions are not  
available in the current working mode (Preferences or  
Parental Control).  
If you have forgotten your Parental Control (locking)  
password, follow these instructions:  
The colors don‘t seem natural.  
• Check that all the various plugs are completely  
plugged in.  
• Unlock your player with the universal code, 99999.  
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Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
• Defect 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.  
What we will do:  
During the initial 90 days: Exchange the DVD unit with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit.  
After the 90 days and within one year: Exchange the DVD unit with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit. We  
will bill you a flat exchange charge to replace a defective unit. This charge covers the labor cost for its repair.  
How you get service:  
• Call 1-800-311-9263 and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The model/serial  
number information is on the back of your unit.  
• A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.  
• If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit you will be provided with a Service  
Request (SR) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will be accepted  
without the SR number.  
• 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.  
To receive a replacement unit before you return yours:  
Option I:  
1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative.  
This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time.  
2. We will send you a replacement unit.  
3. If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a SR number, only items not covered  
by warranty will be charged to your account. If your unit is not received within 14 days, the suggested retail value  
of the unit will be charged to your credit card. This amount will be credited, less a handling fee, if the unit is  
subsequently received.  
4. Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement unit’s carton. Shipping instructions will be included on  
the carton along with your SR number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us. Make sure you  
insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. Include with the shipment:  
• Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.  
• A brief note describing your unit’s problem.  
Your name, address and phone number.  
Option II:  
1. For a fee, we will send a replacement unit to our exchange point.  
2. The exchange location will notify you of its arrival.  
3. Take your unit and evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to the exchange location and you will be  
provided the new or refurbished unit. Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand unit.  
4. If the repairs are covered by your warranty, you will not be billed.  
Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the  
manner prescribed by Thomson. Return transportation, storage, handling and insurance costs are your responsibility.  
We accept no responsibility in case of damage or loss.  
To receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit:  
• Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your shipment in  
case of damage or loss.  
• Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible. Please retain all accessories that  
were included with your unit such as the remote control hand unit.  
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Limited Warranty  
(continued)  
• Include with the shipment:  
1. Evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to verify your unit’s warranty eligibility.  
2. A brief note describing your unit’s problem.  
3. Your name, address and phone number.  
• The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier’s check or money order for payment if there are any out of  
warranty labor or parts charges, and you elect not to use your credit card.  
• After we receive your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you.  
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.  
• Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely manner.  
Product Registration:  
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your DVD product. 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:  
• 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 MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A  
GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.  
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF  
THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA 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 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.  
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.  
If you purchased your product outside the United States:  
• This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information.  
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Accessories  
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, country, and locality to which the merchandise  
is being sent.  
How to Order  
To place an order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and call the  
toll-free number listed below.  
1-800-338-0376 (Use this number only to place an order for accessory items.)  
You can buy some accessories on-line at www.rca.com  
Optical Plug to Optical Plug for Optical Audio  
connection to a compatible receiver.  
3 feet (DV3); price $15.95  
6 feet (DV6); price $19.95  
mute  
Remote Control (258343)  
call or visit rca.com for pricing  
Optical Plug to Mini Plug  
3 feet (DV3M); price $15.95  
6 feet (DV6M); price $19.95  
off  
reset  
Power adapter and charger (258342)  
call or visit rca.com for pricing  
Surge Protector (SCTV 160), price  
$49.95  
Component Video to VPORT cable  
(GP650XB), price $29.95  
Battery RB-LiP01 (258341)  
call or visit rca.com for pricing  
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Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual  
or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.  
Thomson multimedia Inc.  
10330 North Meridian Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46290  
©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
Printed in China  
THOMSON  
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