RCA Mobile DVD Player Portable DVD Player User Manual
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1. Mobile DVD Player User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again Important Information This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK hazardous mains voltage and user DO NOT OPEN accessible parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates voltage inside the product that important instructions presents a risk of electric shock or accompanying the product personal injury Note This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player this DVD player cannot play the disc The Region number for this DVD player is Region No 1 OON Caution To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq au fond Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Product Registration CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCED2. LCD Screen Video appears here when watching a DVD disc LCD Screen Storage Compartment Open the lid to store the supplied power cords Buttons listed alphabetically Arrow up and down buttons Use these buttons to access items on the LCD screen DISC MENU Displays the disc menu The content of the menu varies from disc to disc DISPLAY Cycles through the display options by pressing repeatedly brightness contrast color sharpness or tint The level can then be adjusted by using the volume up or down button DVD SETUP Displays the DVD player s setup menu Storage Compartment EJECT Fjects the disc from the disc slot 6 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup NEXT mp Advances to the next chapter on a DVD disc track on a CD or song on an MP3 OK When a menu is on the screen selects the item that is highlighted PLAY PAUSE BID Switches between play and pause when you re playing a disc POWER Turns the DVD player on or off PREV a Goes back to the previous chapter on a DVD disc track on a CD or song on an MP3 SCREEN MODE Selects 16 9 or 4 3 screen mode STATUS Displays current disc information while the disc is playing STOP J Stops disc play SURROUND Changes the Surround Sound options by pressing repeatedly Surround Sound 3D Surround Sound Hall Surround Sound and Surround Off VOLUME up and down buttons Increases or decreases the sound from the built in speakers
3. Press the down arrow button until SCR SAVER is highlighted the screen saver options appear 24 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Playing Discs Defaults Use the Default feature to reset ALL options to the factory defaults 1 Press DVD SETUP the Setup menu appears 2 Press the down arrow until DEFAULTS is highlighted RESET appears 3 Press the right arrow to highlight RESET then press OK 4 Press DVD SETUP to exit Sub Volume Use the Sub Volume feature to boost or cut the decibels going into headphones or an amplifier 1 Press DVD SETUP the Setup menu appears 2 Press the down arrow until SUB VOLUME is highlighted 3 Press the right arrow to access the SUB VOLUME option menu 4 Press the up or down arrow button to change the volume then press OK 5 Press DVD SETUP to exit Chapter 2 25 Chapter 3 Other Information Troubleshooting If you are experiencing product operation problems please review the troubleshooting section before you call for service Refer to the Limited Warranty for information on how to obtain repair service No power e Try the DVD POWER button on the panel e If using the DC power cable make sure it is firmly connected to the DC POWER CAR jack and to the car s cigarette lighter e If using the AC power cable make sure it is firmly connected to the AC POWER HOME jack and to an outlet e Try unplugging the unit for a few minutes and then plugging it back in No sound picture oka
4. button Fast Motion Playback Picture Scan To scan quickly through the disc when you re playing it use the Picture Scan feature 1 Press the Fast Reverse q or Fast Forward gp button when you re playing a disc 2 Press the button again to scan at a faster speed Each time you press the button the scanning speed increases 2 4 6 8 times the normal speed Skipping Tracks or Songs When a CD or MP3 disc is playing use the Previous f or Next button to skip a track or song Press pep to advance to the next track or song Press peq to go to the previous track or song Chapter 2 13 Chapter 2 Playing Discs Using the A B Repeat Feature A B Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat The A B Repeat feature works the same for all discs For example you might like to watch the dogfight in the movie Top Gun To watch this scene over and over 1 Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the scene you want to repeat 2 Press the A B button This sets the A point A TO B SET A appears 3 When you get to the part of the disc that you want to be the end of the repeated segment the B point press the A B button again This sets the end point A TO B SET B appears The segment repeats until you turn Repeat off by pressing the A B button again A TO B OFF appears Using the Equalizer Access the equalizer by pressing the EQ button The equalizer a
5. Sends the video playing in the DVD player to another component such as a TV OUTPUT L R AUDIO Sends the audio playing in the DVD player to another component such as a TV or sends the sound to powered amplified speakers EXTERNAL PANEL Sends the audio and the video that s playing in the DVD player to a component that has a compatible 8 pin input jack such as an external monitor Notes For vehicle use connect the mobile DVD player to a factory equipped compatible display To determine if the display is compatible check the owner s manual provided with your vehicle Damage can occur to the mobile DVD player if you do not use a compatible monitor with a compatible 8 pin input jack EJECT Fjects the disc from the disc slot Chapter 1 5 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup DC POWER CAR Connect the DC power cord to this jack from the car s cigarette lighter socket to give the unit power AC POWER HOME Connect the AC power cord to this jack from an AC outlet to give the unit power INPUT VIDEO Receives video from another component such as a VCR camcorder or an Internet access device so you can see it on the DVD player s LCD screen INPUT L R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a VCR camcorder or an Internet access device so you can hear what s being played on the connected component PHONES Allows another person to connect headphones to listen to the sound Buttons and Controls on the Mobile DVD Player
6. button to move to the beginning of the currently playing song Press the agg button again to move to the previous song Selecting a Play Mode You can choose what order the songs will play on a disc temporarily The FOLDER play mode is the default To access the play mode options press STOP if the disc is playing Press the right arrow button until the PLAY MODE option is highlighted Use the up or down arrow to choose a option The play mode options are FOLDER plays the folder in the order the songs were recorded FOLDER R repeats the folder that is playing DISC repeats the disc that is playing RANDOM plays the songs in random order SHUFFLE plays the songs in random order from within the selected folder PROG END Program End plays the songs on the disc in the order you have programmed you must create a playlist to set the order you want the tracks on the disc to play When you are creating a playlist this option changes to PROGRAM Program Play To use the program play option you must create a playlist of songs in the order you want them to play Note Once you begin adding songs from a folder to create your playlist you cannot add songs from a different folder 1 Choose the PROG END option from the PLAY MODE 2 Select the folder which contain the songs you want to program 20 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Playing Discs 3 Add songs to the program list by pressing OK once the song is highlighted The song you h
7. in on the DVD disc by pressing repeatedly x1 5 x2 x4 DVD Basics Regional Coding Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play If the codes don t match the disc won t play This unit s code is region 1 Discs with other regional codes can t be played in this unit Chapter 1 9 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features There are two separate menu paths that you can use to access features the disc s menu and the DVD s status banner Remember that a feature only works if the disc was programmed with that feature For example if you choose subtitles the subtitles only appear if the disc was created with subtitles e The Disc menu The disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD s status banner The contents of each disc s menu vary according to how the disc was created and what features are included The disc menu is turned on when a disc is inserted or you press the DISC MENU button e The DVD s status banner The status banner appears across the top of the screen when a disc is playing It can only be accessed while you are playing a disc It s turned on and off with the STATUS button on the remote This is an example of a one sided disc e This is an example of a 2 sided disc The title is in the center e Types of Discs Your DVD Will Pl
8. storage compartment other than the supplied AC power cord or DC power cord Using the Player in a Hotel Office or Home 1 2 Place the bottom of the player carefully on a table or other resting surface Plug the AC power cable into the AC POWER HOME jack on the back of the player Attach the other end of the power cord to a standard wall outlet Make sure to insert the blades of the power cord fully into the wall outlet Adjust the LCD screen for desired viewing If desired connect headphones to either of the two headphone jacks on the back of the player Chapter 1 3 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup CABLE ANTENNA Connect to a TV ih Connect audio cables white and red to the Audio Input Jacks on the back of the TV sometimes labeled AUDIO L MONO and R and to the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks L AUDIO R on the DVD player 2 Connect the video cable yellow to the Video Input Jack on the back of the TV and to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the DVD player 3 Connect the AC power cord to the AC POWER HOME jack on the DVD player and plug the other end into the wall outlet 4 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Disc slot The Back of the Mobile DVD Player Disc slot Insert discs into this slot PHONES Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound OUTPUT VIDEO
9. video tape e You can t record DVD discs onto videocassettes because the discs are encoded with anti copy protection Remote Control Doesn t work e Place the remote control extremely close to the sensor on your mobile DVD player e Maybe battery is weak or dead Put new battery in the remote Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Player CAUTION Turn OFF your Mobile DVD Player before cleaning You can clean the player as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The LCD screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the player While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the player Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the player This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the player Handling Cautions e Before connecting other components to this player make sure to turn all components off e Don t put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the player e Keep dirt from entering the player s disc slot Dust and grit are abrasive and cause excessive wear to the playback he
10. N 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 32 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Other Information How state law relates to warranty e 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 e 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 e This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser Chapter 3 33 Visi
11. Put Batteries in the Remote 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote 2 Insert two new AAA batteries Match the polarities and on the batteries with the diagram on the remote 3 Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote Chapter 1 7 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup EJECT DVD POWER 4USLOW MSTOP PI PLAY PAUSE C y The Remote Control buttons listed in alphabetical order 0 9 and 10 Number buttons Enters titles tracks or chapters To enter a number above 9 for example 12 press 10 and then 2 Arrow up down left right buttons Use these buttons to access items on the LCD screen A B Sets the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat Go to page 14 for more information ANGLE Displays and selects the camera angles Each time you press the button the angle changes The number of angles varies from disc to disc AUDIO Displays the Audio language and channel DISC MENU Displays the disc menu The content of the menu varies from disc to disc Go to page 11 for more information DISPLAY Cycles through the display options by pressing repeatedly brightness contrast color sharpness or tint The level can then be adjusted by using the volume up or down button DVD POWER Turns on and off the unit DVD SETUP Displays the setup menu Go to page 21 for more information EJECT Fjects the disc from the disc slot ENTER When a menu is on the screen selec
12. SD LANG is highlighted the on screen display languages appear Press the right arrow button to access the OSD LANG option menu Press the up or down arrow button to change the language Once you have chosen the language press OK NWR Ye Press DVD SETUP to exit the Setup Menu Chapter 2 23 Chapter 2 Playing Discs Screen Saver The screen saver is what appears after the player has not been active for a certain amount of time The default is set to off To turn the screen saver on Press DVD SETUP the Setup menu appears Press the right arrow button to access the SCR SAVER option menu Press the up arrow button to highlight ON then press OK UE gee p N a Press DVD SETUP to exit the Setup Menu To turn the screen saver back off follow steps 1 3 Press the down arrow button to highlight OFF Then press DVD SETUP to exit Smart Navi The Smart Navi screen is what appears automatically when you insert an MP3 into the player The default is set to on To turn the Smart Navi screen off Press DVD SETUP the Setup menu appears Press the down arrow button until SMART NAVI is highlighted the options appear Press the right arrow button to access the SMART NAVI option menu Press the up arrow button to highlight NO MENU then press OK Si Be p Po S Press DVD SETUP to exit To turn the Smart Navi back on follow steps 1 3 Press the down arrow button to highlight WITH MENU Then press DVD SETUP to exit
13. URES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Important Information FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interferen
14. 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 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 receiver 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 30 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Other Information e 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 e A brief note describing your receiver problem e Your name address and phone number Option II 1 Fora fee we will send a replacement unit to our exchange point 2 The exchange location will notify you of
15. ads e The player might be damaged by improper storage or handling Do not subject the player to swinging shaking or dropping 28 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Other Information e Exterior influences such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this player If this occurs turn off the player and on again or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet e Be sure to remove the disc turn off the player and close the LCD screen when not in use e Don t place anything other than the disc in the disc slot e Do not store the player in temperatures below 4 F 15 C or above 149 F 65 C Formation of Condensation e Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity condensation may form if warm air comes in contact with any cold parts inside the player e When condensation forms inside the player it may not operate correctly If this occurs leave the player at room temperature until the inside of the player becomes dry and operational e If condensation forms on a disc wipe the disc with a soft dry cloth by moving the cloth from the center of the hole toward the outer edge Handling Discs e Don t touch the disc s signal surfaces Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in the center e Don t affix labels or adhesive tape to label surfaces Don t scratch or damage the label e Do not use damaged cracked or warped discs Cleaning Discs e Dirty discs can c
16. ause 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 e Ifa disc becomes very 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 e 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 Chapter 3 29 Chapter 3 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 1 year from date of purchase Unit exchange which includes parts and labor e 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 Exchange the unit with a new or at our option refurbished unit How you get service e Call 1 800 951 9582 and have your units date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information is on the back of your unit e A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e 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 To receive
17. ave chosen and the number of songs you have chosen appear at the top of the screen For example if you choose the number five song within the folder and it is the first song you have chosen PROGRAM P01 05 appears 4 You can continue to add songs to the list from within the same folder by using the up or down arrow button and then pressing OK to add it to the list 5 When you are done creating the list press STOP to end the programming Then press PLAY to begin the program play mode Deleting the Playlist To delete the entire playlist press STOP while the disc is playing Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF Pressing REPEAT consecutively changes the repeat options e REP ONE repeats the song that is playing e FOLDER REP repeats the folder that is playing e FOLDER turns off repeat and returns to regular play mode Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu is the DVD Player s main menu It contains features and options that let you customize your DVD player Chapter 2 21 Chapter 2 Playing Discs The TV Display The TV Display controls how the picture and other information appear on the screen You may want to adjust the screen setting aspect ratio The default setting is WIDE Widescreen Press the DVD SETUP button the Setup menu appears displaying the TV DISPLAY options Press the right arrow button to access the TV DISPLAY option menu 1 2 3 Press the up or dow
18. ay DVD discs Contain video Audio discs Contain musical or sound content only MP3 discs Contain audio files for example a CD R with downloaded MP3 files Loading and Playing Discs Before you load a disc make sure that it is compatible with the player Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player Laserdisc CD I CD ROM DVD ROM MiniDisc CD G discs play audio only not graphics 10 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup To Load and Play a Disc 1 Lift up the LCD screen and position it to your liking 2 Press the POWER button to turn on the unit 3 Place a disc gently into the disc slot with the disc s label facing up double sided discs have content on both sides so you can place either side up The DVD player reads the disc s table of contents and then one of following happens depending on how the disc was programmed e No disc menu appears e The disc menu appears e The disc menu appears on the screen when you press PLAY PAUSE e The disc starts playing automatically When you stop playing a disc the DVD player remembers where you stopped When you start playing the disc again it picks up where you left off unless the disc is removed power is turned off or the unit is unplugged Using a Disc Menu A disc is capable of having an on screen menu that is separate from the DVD s on screen status banner The disc menu might only contain a list of the titles a
19. ce to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Industry Canada Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Parts Packed With This Product AC Power Cord Part number 256516 DC Power Cord Part number 221328 Remote Control Part number 257191 If you are missing or have lost any of these parts please call 1 800 338 0376 Important Information 1 Important Information IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE WHEN YOU SECURE THE PLAYER IN THE CAR YOU MUST STRAP IN THE PLAYER WITH THE LAP BELT IN THE REAR SEAT DO NOT USE EITHER SIDE SEAT BELT TO SECURE THE PLAYER MAKE SURE THE BELT IS AS TIGHT AS POSSIBLE AS THE PLAYER COULD MOVE IF THE CAR MAKES ABRUPT STOPS AND OR STARTS YOU COULD ENDANGER THE LIVES OF OTHER PASSENGERS IF THE PLAYER IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED Things to Consider Before You Connect Before looking at the specifics of the mobile DVD player please take a moment to review the following precautions e When ina car the mob
20. d warning information that appear at the beginning of movies because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action The invalid symbol hand icon appears on screen e The feature or action cannot be completed at this time because 1 The disc s software restricts it 2 The disc s software doesn t support the feature e g angles 3 The feature is not available at the moment 4 You ve requested a title or chapter number that is out of range Picture is distorted e The disc might be damaged Try another disc e It is normal for some distortion to appear during forward or reverse scan No forward or reverse scan e Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning or title and chapter skip e If you try to skip through the warning information and credits at the beginning of a movie you won t be able to This part of the movie is often programmed to prohibit skipping through it Subtitle and or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting e Ifthe subtitle and or audio language does not exist on the disc the initial settings will not be seen or heard The disc s priority language is selected instead Set the subtitle and or audio language manually through the Info Display if available Camera angle cannot be changed e Some discs don t have the multi camera angle system and some discs only have it in certain parts of the movie Chapter 3 27 Chapter 3 Other Information Cannot copy discs to
21. disc Press SUBTITLE consecutively to toggle through the subtitle options As you toggle through the options the subtitle language changes at that time Note The subtitle feature only works if the disc was created with multiple subtitles 16 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Playing Discs Changing the Camera Angle Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence Press the ANGLE button to toggle through the different angles As you toggle through the options the angle changes at that time Note The angle feature only works if the disc was created with multiple angles Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF Pressing REPEAT consecutively changes the repeat options e CHAPTER REPEAT ON e TITLE REPEAT ON e REPEAT OFF As you toggle through the options the repeat option changes at that time The chapter for example repeats once that chapter has ended The selected repeat option loops repeatedly until you turn it off Chapter 2 17 Chapter 2 Playing Discs Playing Audio CDs For basic information about loading and playing discs go to page 9 When playing an audio CD the Status Banner appears automatically It displays the current track and the amount of time for that track playing the total amount of time on the disc and the current time running on the disc Press the STATUS button on the remote to display the Status Banner The options below show you what happens when you p
22. ile DVD player must be powered from the DC POWER CAR jack on the back panel The mobile DVD player s power should only be turned on when the car s ignition is turned on Note To prevent the car s battery from discharging disconnect the DC power cord from the cigarette lighter socket when not in use e Use only the approved power cord supplied with your mobile DVD player Always disconnect the power cord from the lighter socket or wall outlet before disconnecting it from the player 2 Important Information Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Installing the Player in the Car 1 2 Rest the player in the center of the rear seat Insert the center seat s lap safety belt through the player s retainer holes Important Note Secure the player with the lap seat belt as tight as possible so that the player does not move around Fasten seat belt strap by inserting and passing it through the player s two slot openings Plug the DC power cable into the DC POWER CAR jack on the back of the player Attach the other end of the cable to the car s cigarette lighter socket Note Make sure the car s ignition is on before plugging the DC power cord into the cigarette lighter socket Adjust the LCD screen for desired viewing If desired connect headphones to either of the two headphone jacks on the back of the player Notes When the player is not in use the LCD screen should be closed firmly Do not place objects in the front
23. 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 4 provided the new or refurbished unit Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand unit If the repairs are covered by your warranty you will not be billed Thomson assumes no responsibility of 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 Include with the shipment 1 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 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
24. llows you to choose a specific sound for a disc through the EQ TYPE option the first screen that appears when you press EQ Press PLAY repeatedly to cycle through the settings which appear at the bottom of the EQ TYPE screen PERSONAL appears automatically when you access the EQ TYPE option The other settings are FLAT CLASSIC JAZZ ROCK POPS BALLAD DANCE The PERSONAL equalizer setting allows you to adjust the decibels of each frequency 60 through 15K Press the left or right arrow button to select the frequency you want to adjust Then use the up or down arrow button to adjust the decibel the decibel changes on the right side of the EQ TYPE screen 14 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Playing Discs Changing Surround Sound You can use this feature to add a surround sound effect to the audio While a disc is playing press SURROUND Pressing SURROUND consecutively changes the surround sound options e SURROUND SOUND e 3D SURROUND e HALL SURROUND e SURROUND OFF As you toggle through the options the surround sound changes at that time Playing DVDs For basic information about loading and playing discs go to page 9 Press the STATUS button on the remote to display the Status Banner The options below show you what happens when you press the STATUS button Press STATUS 5x Current angle setting appears Press STATUS 6x Current A B repeat setting appears Press STATUS 7x Current repeat setting appears Press STATUS 8x Status Ba
25. n arrow button to change the display setting 4 Once you have chosen the setting for the screen press OK 5 Press DVD SETUP to exit the Setup Menu 4x 3 P amp S Choose this setting if you want the movie to fill the entire screen of your TV This might mean that parts of the picture the left and right edges won t be seen Most discs produced in a widescreen format can t be cropped in this fashion This means the black bars will appear at the top and the bottom of the screen 4 x 3 LB Choose this setting 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 NORMALJ LB Letterbox 22 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Playing Discs 16 x 9 Wide Choose this setting if your DVD Player is connected to a widescreen TV If you choose this setting and you don t have a widescreen TV the images on the screen may appear distorted due to vertical compression If you play a disc recorded in 4 x 3 format on a widescreen TV the left and right side of the screen will appear black WIDE Widescreen OSD On Screen Display Language Use this feature to change the language for the player s on screen menu system The default is English 1 Press DVD SETUP the Setup menu appears 2 Press the down arrow button until O
26. nd chapters or it may allow you to change features such as language and playback settings Although the content and operation of disc menus vary from disc to disc the following example will give you an idea of what to expect Chapter 1 11 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Can t Catch Up This is an example of a disc menu The menus on discs vary because the disc menu is created by the disc s author Can t Catch Up ies Language r In this example English is highlighted Press ENTER on the remote to play the disc with English dialog When the disc is first inserted and or you press DISC MENU the disc menu appears Press the up or down arrow button on the remote to highlight the section of the disc menu you want to choose and press ENTER In the example on the left Language has been selected Press the up or down arrow button to select a language and press ENTER Press PLAY PAUSE to play the disc 12 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Playing Discs Playback Features Playback operations of DVDs and CDs vary among discs Since this unit plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed some playback features may not be available Refer to the instructions packed with the DVDs for information Playback features aren t usually available during the opening credits of a movie If a playback feature isn t available the invalid symbol a hand icon appears on the screen when you press a
27. nner disappears Chapter 2 15 Chapter 2 Playing Discs Selecting a Chapter Tip Because DVD discs use digital technology a title can be divided into individual chapters similar to tracks on a CD You can skip to a specific chapter by using the Chapter feature in the Status You can also advance Banner to the next chapter by pressing NEXT or go 1 to the preceding chapter by pressing 2 Press the right arrow button to highlight the current chapter playing PREV While a disc is playing press STATUS the Status Banner appears 3 Press the up or down arrow button to go to the next or previous chapter Then press OK to select the chapter you want to play Note The Chapter feature only works on discs formatted with separate chapters Changing the Audio Language Use the AUDIO button to change the Audio Language setting for the current DVD disc Also the audio format of the disc is displayed if it was recorded in a different audio format such as Dolby digital 5 1ch Press AUDIO consecutively to toggle through the different audio formats and languages As you toggle through the options the audio language and format change at that time Notes The audio feature only works if the disc was created with multiple languages Some discs allow you to change the audio format from the disc s menu if available Changing the Subtitle Language Use the SUBTITLE button to change the subtitle language for the current DVD
28. ress the STATUS button Press STATU SINGLE ELAPSED appears along with the current track playing and the time of that track Press STATUS SINGLE REMAIN appears along with the current track playing and the amount of time left of the track Press STATU TOTAL ELAPSED appears along with the current track playing and the total time playing on the CD Press STATUS TOTAL REMAIN appears along with the current track playing and the amount of time left on the CD Press STATUS 5x Turns off the Status Banner Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF Pressing REPEAT consecutively changes the repeat options e REP ONE repeats the track that is playing e REP ALL repeats the disc that is playing e REPEAT OFF As you toggle through the options the repeat option changes at that time The track for example repeats once that track has ended The selected repeat option loops repeatedly until you turn it off 18 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Playing Discs Playing MP3 Discs MP3 is a format for storing digital audio An audio CD quality song can be compressed into the MP3 format with very little loss of quality while taking up much less space CD R discs that have been encoded in MP3 format can be played on your DVD player For basic information about loading and playing discs go to page 9 Press the STATUS button on the remote to display the Status Banner The options below show you what happens when
29. t the RCA web site at www rca com 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 PA Marca s Registrada s gt Printed in Malaysia THOMSON TOCOM 15882120 THOMSON fT
30. ts the item that is highlighted EQ Changes the equalizer options by pressing repeatedly EQ TYPE displays the frequency levels EQ ON EQ OFF Go to page 14 for more information Fast Forward gy Scans forward on a disc Fast Reverse lt q Scans backward on a disc MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level Press again to restore volume Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Next pp Advances to the next chapter on a DVD disc track on a CD or song on an MP3 PLAY PAUSE BID Switches between play and pause when you re playing a disc Previous Jaq Goes back to the previous chapter on a DVD disc track on a CD or song on an MP3 REPEAT Changes the REPEAT options by pressing repeatedly The options vary depending if you are playing a DVD CD or an MP3 Go to the repeat feature explanation for each disc RETURN Returns you to the previous screen SLOW jp Plays a disc in slow forward motion SLOW lt Plays a disc in slow reverse motion STATUS Displays current disc information while the disc is playing STOP W Stops disc play SUBTITLE Displays the subtitle language of the DVD disc if the disc was created with subtitles Each time you press the button the subtitle language changes SURROUND Changes the Surround Sound options by pressing repeatedly Surround Sound 3D Surround Sound Hall Surround Sound and Surround Off VOLUME up and down buttons Increases or decreases the volume ZOOM Zooms
31. 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 Chapter 3 31 Chapter 3 Other 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 Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely manner Customer Instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your 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 THOMSO
32. y e Press VOLUME up button to increase the sound e Maybe sound is muted Press the MUTE button to restore sound e If using another source check the audio cable connections e If the player is in pause mode slow motion or fast forward no sound is heard during this time Press PLAY to return to normal play mode and to hear the sound e Make sure headphones are disconnected from player No picture sound okay e If using another source check the video cable connection e Adjust the brightness DVD Problems Disc won t play e Insert a disc with the label side facing up e Check the type of disc you put into disc tray This mobile DVD player only plays digital video discs audio CDs and MP3s Go to page 9 for more information e Both the unit and the disc are coded by region If the regional codes don t match the disc can t be played This mobile DVD player is Region No 1 26 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Other Information Play starts but then stops immediately e The disc is dirty Clean it e Condensation has formed Allow player to dry out No sound or distorted sound e Make sure your mobile DVD player is connected properly Make sure all cables are securely inserted into the appropriate jacks e If you connected an audio or audio video component to your player make sure you chose the correct input setting on the receiver and unit Can t advance through a movie e You can t advance through the opening credits an
33. you press the STATUS button Press STATUS 1x CHAPTER REMAIN appears along with the amount of time left in the folder CHAPTER REMAIN and the time that is left remain on screen until you press STATUS again Press STATUS 2x CHAPTER ELAPSED appears along with the amount of time the song has played CHAPTER ELAPSED and the time remain on screen until you press STATUS again Press STATUS 3x OFF appears along with the amount of time the song has played The time remains on screen until you press STATUS again to see the time left in the folder or you press STOP Selecting Folders and Songs When an MP3 disc is inserted in the player the Smart Navi screen appears automatically go to page 24 for more information You can change folders and songs through Smart Navi The DVD player plays the songs in the order they were burned onto the disc 1 Ifa disc is playing press STOP Press the up or down arrow button to go through the folder list on the right side of the Smart Navi screen 2 Once the folder you want is highlighted press OK the folder list shifts to the left side of the screen and the songs in the folder appear on the right 3 Press the up or down arrow button to go through the song list and highlight the song you want Press OK to begin playback of the highlighted song Chapter 2 19 Chapter 2 Playing Discs Skipping Songs Use the Next gt p button on the remote control to move to the next song Use the Previous aq
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