TV
DVD
Navigating the player menus
1. Press SET UP to display the player’s
main menu.
2. Press to select a menu icon,
3. Press
to select one of the
available options under a menu
icon.
4. Press
to access the submenu
and to select an option.
5. Press OK to confirm your selection.
6. Press
to return to a previous menu.
7. Press SETUP to exit from the player
menus.
General setup menu
Password
This option allows you to set or change
the password for changing the rating
level. Password is not defined until you
set it.
To set the password:
1. Select “LOCK” from the password
menu and then press OK.
2. Use the numeric input buttons to
create a four-digit password. If a
password has already been created,
the correct old password must be
entered before creating the new
password.
3. Component video outputs (Y,
Pb, Pr) (YUV)
The Y, Pb, Pr sockets deliver an
optimum image quality due to the
separation of the video signal into
three separate components. To
obtain the best image quality
possible, use very high quality cables
for connections. Your dealer can
provide YUV cables that are sold
together and come in the standard
color codes (red, green and blue)
used for these types of sockets and
cables.
• If you use the Component sockets Y,
Pb, Pr (also called YUV), you must
configure the output video signal so
that these sockets deliver either an
interlaced YUV signal (component
interlaced) or a progressive PS signal
(component progressive) (refer to
the Video setup menu). Do not
forget to also connect the audio
cables, because Component cables
only transmit images, and not
sound.
2. Coaxial/optical digital audio
output
Use one of these jacks to connect
your DVD player to a Dolby Digital
receiver or decoder. Some receivers
have either the Coaxial or Optical
type of digital audio input jack and
some have both. Under most
conditions, coaxial and optical
connections work equally well – the
only difference is the type of cable
you connect to the jack.
• If the unit is connected to a DTS
receiver through DIGITAL OUT and
DTS track is selected, there will be
no sound.
• When connecting the optical audio
digital cable, remove the protection
cap from the connector and connect
it firmly. Keep the protection cap
and always reattach the cap when
the connector is not in use, to keep
it dustfree.
Important information
DRC290
user manual
manual de usuario
Tocom: 5644 073B
DivX files
mp3, wma & jpeg files
EN/E
It is important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.
Connections
Main unit
Basic playback
Player menus
Player menus
More information
Warranty
IMPORTADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de México,
S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
EXPORTER
Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976
©2007 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
www.rcaaudiovideo.com
Printed in China / Impreso en China
DVD + TV
•To use your new DVD player, you must connect the unit to the TV with the
supplied Audio/Video cables (color coded red, white and yellow).
Audio cable (Red)
Audio cable (White)
Video cable (Yellow)
123 4 5
1. ON/STANDBY To turn the unit on or off (standby mode)
2. Disc compartment door
3.
DISC 1/2/3/4/5 To open or close the corresponding disc tray
SKIP To skip to the next disc tray
4. The display
5. STOP To stop the playback
PLAY/PAUSE To start or pause the playback
CH– SKIP CH+ To go to the previous or next title, chapter or track on a disc
Remote control
ZOOM To access the zoom function.
ANGLE To select the camera angle setting.
REPEAT To access the repeat playback function.
ON•OFF To turn the unit on and off (standby mode).
PROGRAM To access the program menu.
RANDOM To access the random playback function.
A-B To access the A-B repeat playback function.
HDMI To select the HDMI output resolution.
REVERSE To start accelerated play or slow motion in
reverse direction.
FORWARD To start accelerated play or slow motion in
forward direction.
SKIP / To go to the previous or next title, chapter or
track.
PAUSE To freeze frame and activate frame advance and
slow motion.
PLAY To start playback.
STOP To stop playback.
CLEAR To clear the entered items in a menu.
DISC MENU To access the disc menu (if there is one) and to
turn the PBC function (if available) on and off of a VCD.
To navigate through the menus.
OK To confirm a selection.
PREVIEW To access the preview or introscan functions.
SET UP To access the player menus.
0 - 9 Numeric input buttons. Numeric buttons 1-5 also
select the disc to play in the corresponding disc tray.
DISPLAY To access the information display.
AUDIO To change the dialog language or audio format.
SUBTITLE To select a subtitle language.
MUTE To mute and restore the audio output.
BOOKMARK To access the bookmark function.
TITLE MENU To access the title menu of the disc (if
available) and to access the PBC menu (if available) of a
VCD.
•Whenever you are connecting your system cables, turn off the
power and make certain that the power cord has been removed
from the wall outlet.
• If your television set only has one audio socket connect it to the
DVD player’s left socket (white).
• If your TV does not have Audio and Video Input Jacks and only has
an RF jack, you need to connect an RF modulator (not provided).
S-VIDEO
Other connection options
There are several ways in which you can
incorporate your unit into an audio/
video system. This depends on the
sockets and other appliances you have.
Sound and image quality depend to a
large extent on the types of connections
used.
1. HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) (video and
audio outputs)
The HDMI jack provides optimum
picture quality. This jack gives you
an uncompressed digital interface
that carries both video and audio
data by way of an integrated mini-
plug cable.
•Make sure you set the HDMI Setup
option in the menu system to the
resolution setting that most closely
matches your TV.
Display
Disc tray status shows on the top left of the display. Disc icon lights when correspond-
ing disc tray is loaded, and flashes for the current disc tray.
(Coaxial and optical cables not
supplied)
(HDMI cable not supplied)
(YUV cables not supplied)
(S-Video cable not supplied)
Remote control
Insert two AA batteries, matching the polarity inside
the battery compartment.
Notes:
• Do not mix different types of batteries or new and
old batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner,
according to federal, state, and local regulations.
Loading discs
Up to 5 discs can be loaded into the
unit. You can load any kind of
compatible disc in any combination
(DVDs, CDs, VCDs). The unit will read
the data on the disc and play it
accordingly.
1. Press
DISC 1/2/3/4/5 on the unit
to open the desired disc tray (For
example, press DISC 1 to open
disc tray 1).
2. Place a disc gently onto the tray
with the disc’s label facing up.
3. When you’re finished loading the
disc, press DISC 1/2/3/4/5 to close
the disc tray (For example, press
DISC 1 to close disc tray 1).
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to load discs in the
other disc trays.
Basic playback
1. Turn on the TV and tune to its
video input channel, if necessary.
2. After a disc is loaded (refer to the
above section). Playback starts
automatically. If a disc menu
appears, one of its options can be
selected to start playing the disc.
Highlight it with and press
OK.
3. Press STOP to stop the playback.
The unit remembers the point
where the disc was stopped. If you
press PLAY, playback resumes from
this point. To stop playback
completely or to start again from
the beginning, press STOP twice.
• If the unit is left in the stop mode
for more than five minutes without
any user interaction, the screen
saver will activate.
• If the playback is completely
stopped for more than 30 minutes
without any user interaction, the
unit will turn off automatically.
4. To play the disc loaded in another
disc tray during playback, press 1, 2,
3, 4 or 5 (numeric buttons) on the
remote control to select the
corresponding disc tray. If the
selected tray is empty, there will be
no response.
Play and load simultaneously
1. Press DISC 1/2/3/4/5 to open a
disc tray while a disc is playing in
another disc tray.
2. Load or change discs.
3. Press DISC 1/2/3/4/5 again to
close the tray.
Accelerated play
During playback, press REVERSE or
FORWARD one or more times to vary
the speed and direction of the
accelerated play. Press PLAY to resume
the normal playback.
Pause
During playback, press PAUSE once to
freeze frame. Press PLAY to resume the
normal playback.
Frame advance
1. During playback, press PAUSE twice.
FRAME is displayed.
2. Press FORWARD to move forward
one frame at a time.
3. Press PLAY to resume the normal
playback.
Slow motion
1. During playback, press PAUSE once.
PAUSE is displayed.
2. Press REVERSE (except VCD) or
FORWARD a number of times to
vary the speed.
3. Press PLAY to resume the normal
playback.
Changing chapter/track
During playback, press SKIP / to
go immediately to the previous or next
chapter, or to the previous or next track.
Program playback
To program the playback order of a
disc:
1. When playback is stopped, press
PROGRAM. The Program menu
appears.
2. Press the numeric input buttons to
enter the title and/or chapter
number (for DVD), folder and track
number (for mp3/wma or jpeg disc)
or track number (for VCD and
Audio CD). Press
to move to
another input space.
3. Repeat step 2 as often as necessary.
4. Press
to select “PLAY” and
then press OK. Items are played in
the order of the program list.
Playback stops once all items have
been played.
5. Press STOP to stop the program
playback.
•The program list remains until the
disc is removed from the player.
Press PROGRAM to review the
items in the program list during the
program playback.
Bookmark
Mark a point on the disc for starting
playback quickly from that location. The
bookmarks are stored as long as the disc
remains in the unit and the unit remains
turned on.
1. Press BOOKMARK to show the
bookmark menu during playback.
2. Press to select a free bookmark
and then press OK to create a
bookmark at the point you press
OK.
3. Repeat step 2 to create more
bookmarks.
4. Press to select a created
bookmark and then press PLAY to
start playback of the selected
bookmark.
5. Press to select an unwanted
bookmark and then press CLEAR to
clear the unwanted bookmark.
Preview
The preview feature shows the summary
of the disc content on the screen.`
1. During playback, press PREVIEW to
display the summary of the current
title (DVD) or current track (VCD) as
9 thumbnails.
• If PREVIEW is pressed when the
playback is stopped, only the first
title (DVD) or track (VCD) of the disc
can be previewed.
• For VCD, press SKIP / to
select the previous or next track for
preview.
•To exit the preview menu, press
PREVIEW again.
2. Input the thumbnail number with
the numeric input buttons and then
press OK to start playback from the
selected part of the disc.
Introscan (audio CDs)
Press PREVIEW to start listening to the
first few seconds of each track on an
audio CD. Press the button again to
cancel the function.
Accessing disc menu
At anytime during playback, press DISC
MENU to access the DVD’s menu. Press
TITLE MENU to access DVD’s title menu
(if available).
Accessing PBC menu (VCD)
• Press TITLE MENU to access the PBC
menu if it is available.
• Press DISC MENU repeatedly to
select the PBC mode (if available on
the disc) on or off.
Connections
HDMI
Component
(Y, Pb, Pr)
S-Video
Video
(yellow jack)
Video quality
Best (digital signal,
carries both audio
and video signals)
Best (analog signal,
carries video signal
only)
Better
Good
Advanced playback
Advanced playback
Advanced playbackGeneral controls
General controls
ConnectionsConnections
Important information
Repeat playback
During playback, press REPEAT
repeatedly to select a repeat playback
mode:
• For DVDs: Off, Chapter repeat, Title
repeat
• For CDs: All tracks repeat, Track
repeat
A-B repeat playback
1. To repeat a segment between two
points (A and B), press A-B at the
beginning of the segment you want
to repeat during playback.
2. Allow the disc to play to the end of
the segment or press FORWARD to
advance to the end point (B).
3. Press A-B at the end of the
segment. The segment plays
repeatedly.
4. Press A-B once more to resume the
normal playback.
Random playback (audio CD,
mp3/wma disc)
1. Press RANDOM after loading a disc.
The random playback will start until
all the tracks on the current disc
have been randomly played.
2. Press RANDOM to cancel the
random mode.
Advanced playback
Audio & subtitle settings
• Some discs have several audio or
subtitle settings for different
languages or different audio
formats.
•To change the audio or subtitle
setting during playback, press
AUDIO (for audio) or SUBTITLE (for
subtitle) to select one of the
available setting. This option is only
available if the disc offers a number
of audio or subtitle settings.
• For VCD playback, press AUDIO for
audio channel selection: mono left,
mono right or stereo.
Angle setting (DVD)
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the
angle setting (if available on the DVD
disc).
Zoom (DVD, VCD & jpeg disc)
1. During playback, press ZOOM. Each
time the button is pressed, the
picture is further zoomed in or out
while stepping through all the
zoom levels and return to normal
picture size.
2. To see other parts of the picture
while the picture is zoomed in,
press
to shift picture in the
selected direction.
HDMI
•mp3/WMA is an audio file format
which compresses recorded music.
The main advantage of the mp3/
WMA format is that CD-quality
music tracks can be stored on a
personal computer in user friendly
compressed files.
• jpeg files are image files. Make sure
that they have a resolution of less
than 2 megapixels.
Playback
Before inserting a disc, check that it is
compatible with the unit.
1. The folders on the disc will be listed
in numerical order on the left side
of the screen. When you highlight a
folder, the list of songs or pictures
in the folder are listed in numerical
order on the right side of the
screen. Press to select a folder
and then OK to see the folder’s
contents.
•Your player is an Official DivX
Certified™ product that plays
DivX®5, DivX®4, DivX®3, and
DivX®VOD video content, in
compliance with DivX Certified™
technical requirements.
DivX subtitles
In order to display proper subtitles in
some Eastern European languages, you
need to select the correct character set.
During DivX file playback, press
TITLE MENU repeatedly to choose a
character set: Czech, Slovak, Hungarian,
Polish or Default (for Western European
languages).
To rent (purchase) DivX®VOD
files
DivX VOD files are downloaded after
paying a rental from certain commercial
websites. Prior to downloading a VOD
you need to input the registration
number of your DVD player on the
purchase form on the site.
Go to the DIV[X] VOD menu under the
General Setup menu to check the
number. Write down this VOD 8-
character registration number so that
you can fill in the form on the website
you purchase your DivX VOD files from.
If you cannot play a DivX
VOD file recorded on a CD-
R disc after downloading it,
the rental period allocated
during purchasing from the
website may have expired. It is also
possible that the recorded file is
not compatible with your player
because of different versions or
incorrect download
parameters.The parameters used
when copying to CD-R may be
another reason for this. Since it is
not possible here to supply all the
information, parameters and
advice relating to the use of DivX
VOD files, we recommend that you
visit specialist websites such as
www.divx.com/vod.
Current file name
Folders
Files within the
current folder
TVG
PASSWORD
RATING
SLIDE TIME
HDMI OUTPUT
HDMI AUDIO
DIVX[R] VOD
DEFAULT
GENERAL SETUP
To cancel the password:
1. Select “UNLOCK” from the
password menu and then press OK.
2. Use the numeric input buttons to
input the four-digit password and
then press OK.
Ratings
•Rating feature disables playback of
certain DVDs based on their ratings
from 1 (most restrictive) to 8 (least
restrictive). DVDs that are rated
above the level you set will not play
until the correct password is
entered.
• If a password has been set, you
cannot change the rating without
entering the correct password.
To change the rating level:
1. Press to select the rating level.
2. Press OK and then enter the four-
digit password and then press OK.
Slide time
To define the viewing time for each
jpeg picture during a slideshow.
HDMI output
To change the HDMI output resolution
that best matches your TV. Refer to your
TV user manual on the highest
resolution your TV supports.
HDMI audio
To change the HDMI audio mode. Select
“SPDIF” if your TV systems is with built-
in 5.1 channel digital audio decorder or
“PCM” if your TV supports 2 channel
digital audio output.
DIV[X] VOD
Write down the registration number so
that you can fill in the form on the
website where you purchase your DivX
VOD files from. Refer to the section “To
rent (purchase) DivX®VOD files” in the
user manual.
Default
To return the unit’s settings to the
original factory settins.
Language setup menu
Player menu
To change the language of the player
menus, choose the language by
pressing and then OK.
Audio
To change the dialog language, choose
the language by pressing and then
OK.
Subtitles
To change the subtitle language,
choose the language by pressing
and then OK.
Disc menu
To change the language of the disc
menu, choose the language by
pressing and then OK.
Information display
The information display appears across
the top of the screen when you press
DISPLAY during playback. Press the
button repeatedly to cycle among the
playback information.
DVD information display:
TT CH
5 . 1CH
OFF
title chapter time display
subtitles camera anglee
audio language
PLA
sleep timerbookmarkplay mode
TRK
track time display
PLA
sleep timerbookmarkplay mode
CD information display:
TRK
title time display
sleep timerbookmarkplay mode
PBC
VCD information display:
The current status or setting on the
information display can be changed
while reviewing:
Title, chapter, track, time display:
When the information display is shown,
press OK and then to highlight the
desired item. Enter with the numeric
input buttons the desired title, chapter,
track or time value and then press OK
to go directly to the selected title,
chapter, track or time.
Audio language, subtitles, camera
angle, play mode:
Press to highlight the desired item
on the information display and then
press to select the desired setting.
Bookmark:
Press to highlight bookmark on the
information display and then press OK
to access the bookmark menu. Refer to
the bookmark section in the user
manual for details.
Sleep timer:
Press to highlight sleep timer on the
information display and then press OK
to select the time before the unit turns
off automatically.
Connecting TV with DVI
input
Please get a HDMI to DVI cable (not
supplied) to connect your unit to a TV
or monitor with a DVI input jack.
HDMI output
If your TV or display device has a HDMI
input, you may use the HDMI interface
output for the best quality picture. The
HDMI connection transfers both the
video and audio streams as digital data
to your TV.
Make sure you set the HDMI setup
options in the player menu to best
match your TV. See “HDMI Setup” and
“HDMI Audio” under “General Setup
Menu” for details.
Press HDMI to select the output
resolution that matches your TV.
Since DVI connections do not
carry audio, you will need to
connect the unit’s AUDIO
OUT jacks to your TV’s audio input
jacks. You can also use one of the
digital audio output jacks to connect
the unit to an audio receiver with
digital input jacks.
2. Press to select a file and then OK
to start the playback.
•mp3/WMA file: the unit begins
playing the selected file, then all
• mp3/WMA files and jpeg
files cannot playback
simultaneously.
• The time taken for the
contents of the disc to be displayed
varies according to the size and
number of jpeg files on the disc. If
nothing is displayed after a few
minutes, the file sizes may be too
large. Reduce the files’ resolution
and write another disc.
the files and subfolders contained in
the same folder. The unit then plays
the contents of the folders at the
same level as the folder containing
the file selected at the start.
• jpeg file: the unit starts the slide
show with the jpeg file you have
selected, then displays all the jpeg
files in the same folder, then all the
jpeg files in the subfolders located
in the same folder. You can set the
amount of time a picture remains
on the screen in the General Setup
menu.
• During playback, press SKIP /
to go to the previous or next file.
3. Press STOP to stop the playback.
4. To go back to the folder list, press
when the playback is stopped.
Repeat playback
While the disc is playing, press REPEAT
repeatedly to select a repeat playback
mode:
• Repeat One, Repeat Directory,
Repeat All, Repeat Off.
TVG
PLAYER MENU
AUDIO
SUBTITLES
DISC MENU
LANGUAGE SETUP
Discs are created differently.
The DVD player cannot
override some language
preferences. If a disc’s
software was created to play the
movie (title) in a perferred
language, the preference you set
might be ignored. Also, if the
language is not available on the
disc you are playing, the disc’s
default language will be chosen. If
the disc was not created with
subtitles, you won’t be able to use
the subtitle feature.
Warranty
Handling and caring for discs
• Handle your discs with care. Hold
the disc with your fingers at the
edges or through the hole.
• Insert the disc with the label facing
up (for a single-sided disc).
• Place the disc properly into the tray
in the allotted holder.
• Use a soft cloth to clean discs if
necessary, always wiping from the
centre to the edge.
• Always put discs back in their cases
after use and store in a vertical
position.
• Do not close the tray with two discs
in it or with a disc not sitting
correctly in the holder.
• Do not play cracked, chipped or
warped discs nor try to repair them
with adhesive tape or glue.
• Do not write on a disc.
• Do not move the player when a disc
is being played.
• Do not scratch discs or store them
in places exposed to direct sunlight,
high humidity or high
temperatures.
• Do not use aerosol cleaners,
benzene, anti-static liquids or any
other solvent for cleaning discs.
When cleaning, wipe gently with a
soft damp (water only) cloth from
the centre to the edge, avoiding
circular motions, which could cause
scratches and interference during
playback.
Limited warranty (US)
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or
workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days from date of purchase –
Unit exchange, which includes parts
and labor.
• 91 days to 1 year from date of
purchase – Unit exchange, which
includes parts only; you pay the
labor.
• The warranty for rental units begins
with the first rental or 45 days from
date of shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.
What we will do:
During the initial 90 days:
•Provide you with a new, or at our
option, a refurbished unit. The
exchange unit is under warranty for
the remainder of the original
product’s warranty period.
After the 90 days and within one year:
•Provide you with a new, or at our
option, a refurbished unit. The
exchange unit is under warranty for
the remainder of the original
product’s warranty period. We will
bill you a flat exchange charge to
replace a defective unit. This charge
covers the labor cost for its repair.
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; you also may have
other rights that vary from state to
state.
How to make a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit. Include any
cables, etc., which were originally
provided with the product. We
recommend using the original
carton and packing materials.
• 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.
• Also print your name and address
and a description of the defect.
Send via standard UPS or its
equivalent to:
Thomson Inc., 11721 B Alameda
Avenue, Socorro, Texas 79927.
• Pay any charges billed to you by the
Exchange Center for service not
covered by the warranty.
• Insure your shipment for loss or
damage. Thomson accepts no
liability in case of damage or loss
enroute to Thomson.
•A new or refurberised unit will be
shipped to you freight prepaid.
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.Product Registration:
• Please complete the online Product
Registration on
www.rcaaudiovideo.com or
complete and mail the Product
Registration Card packed with your
unit. 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 here
by disclaimed. No verbal or
written information given by
THOMSON 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 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.
If you purchased your product outside
the United States:
• This warranty does not apply.
Contact 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.
TV
DVD
DVI INPUT
Audio cables
(red and white)
HDMI to DVI cable
(not supplied)
COAXIAL DIGITAL
Troubleshooting tips
Yo u can correct most problems you have
with your product by consulting the
Troubleshooting list that follows.
Player won’t work or no power
•Try unplugging the AC power cord,
wait two minutes, and plug it back
in.
The remote control does not work
•Remember to point the remote
control at the front of your player
(towards the infrared remote
sensor). Make sure there are no
objects between the remote and the
player.
•Maybe the batteries in the remote
are weak, dead, or installed
incorrectly. Replace the batteries
and make sure the polarity of the
terminals (+ and –) is correct.
• Operate the remote control at a
distance of no more than 20 feet.
•With a DVD: there are no subtitles.
Read the disc jacket to see if
subtitles are available on that disc.
Choose subtitles in a language that
suits you if possible.
• If the player’s setup menus are not
displayed in the language you want,
check that your language is among
those listed in the menu language
menu. If necessary, choose another
language.
“INVALID KEY” appears on the
screen
• The action cannot be completed at
this time for one of the following
reasons: the disc’s software restricts
it; the disc’s software doesn’t
support that feature (e.g., angles);
the feature is not available at the
moment; you’ve requested a title or
chapter number that is out of
range.
Ratings problems
• If you forget your password, go to
“Forget Password” information in
this section.
• The default language for dialogs
and subtitles may be preset by the
DVD.
Player menus
TVG setup menu
TV Guardian (TVG) filters out
objectionable language by monitoring
the closed captioning (CC) information
contained on the DVD.
It also offers various levels of filtering
and is easily adjustable with simple on-
screen menus.
TV Guardian service provided by
Principle Solutions. Service sold
separately.
Activating TVG
1. Power on the unit, the following
dialog shows, “Start using your
TVGuardian foul language filter
today! Press SETUP and select
TVGuardian to enable filter.” This
message will be displayed five times.
2. Press SETUP, select “TVG” and then
press OK. A registration menu
appears. After purchasing the TVG
license, you will be provided with a
5-digit activation code. Input the
activation code in this setup menu
with the numeric input buttons on
the remote control. Press OK to
confirm. When activation is
successful, a message “TVG
ACTIVATED...” shows at the bottom
of the menu. After you have
activated TVG, more settings can be
defined.
TVG Mode
You can select various levels of offensive
language filtering.
•Off: no filtering
•Tolerant: filters only the most
offensive foul language
•Moderate: increased standards for
language filtering
• Strict: filters out all common
offensive language
Word Subset Filtering
In addition to the main TV Guardian
Modes listed above, you can turn
certain word subsets on or off according
to your preferences.
• Hell/Damn: filters out variations of
“Damn” and “Hell”.
• Religious: filters out reference to
deity. (To watch religious
programming, turn this word subset
off)
• Sexual: filters sexually explicit
language.
CC Mode
•Off
• On Mute (Default): Captions are
displayed when audio is muted.
• Continuous: Captions are displayed
continuously.
TVG
TVG MODE
HELL/DAMN
RELIGIOUS
SEXUAL
CC MODE
CC CHANNEL
TVG HELP
TVGUARDIAN
Video setup menu
Video
To select the video format:
• Select “Interlace YUV” if your TV
uses the traditional technology
known as interlace scan.
• Select “PSCAN YPbPr” if your TV has
progressive scan and you have
connected the COMPONENT OUT
jacks to the COMPONENT IN jacks of
the TV. Progressive scan gives you a
sharper, cleaner picture.
Once progressive scan has been
activated, the picture will only be
visible on a progressive scan TV or
monitor. If you have chosen this
option but do not have a
progressive scan TV or monitor, a
picture with incorrect color or no
color may result. Press and hold
CH+ on the front panel. The video
output will be restored to the
standard setting and picture will
once again be visible on a
conventional analog TV or monitor.
• Select “S-Video” if you have made
the S-video output connection with
your TV.
Player menus
TVG
DYNAMIC RANGE
AUDIO SETUP
TVG
VIDEO
TV TYPE
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
HUE
SATURATION
VIDEO SETUP
TV type
To choose a display option that affects
how a disc’s content appears on your TV
screen.
• 4:3 PS (4:3 Standard) reproduces a
4:3 picture with some distortion.
• 4:3 LB (4:3 Letterbox) gives best
reproduction of pictures recorded in
this format (i.e., with horizontal
bands at the top and bottom of the
screen).
• 16:9 (16:9 Widescreen) reproduces
16:9 format films in full, on a 16:9
screen.
Brightness
To adjust the video brightness level on a
scale of 0 to 12.
Contrast
To adjust the video contrast level on a
scale of 0 to 12.
Hue
To adjust the color hue level on a scale
of -6 to +6.
Saturation
To adjust the color saturation level on a
scale of 0 to 12
Cleaning
• Use a soft, dry, clean cloth.
Regularly dust the vents at the back
or sides.
• Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol-
based products risks damaging the
appliance.
HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interlace
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
FCC information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device generates and uses radio
frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed
and used properly, this equipment may
cause interference to radio and television
reception.
If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception (which you can
determine by unplugging the unit), try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
•Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is,
the antenna for the radio or television
that is “receiving” the interference).
•Move the unit away from the
equipment that is receiving
interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall
outlet so that the unit and the
equipment receiving interference are
on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the
interference, please consult your dealer or
an experienced radio/television technician
for additional suggestions.
In accordance with FCC requirements,
changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Thomson Inc. could void the
user’s authority to operate this product.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21
CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
manufacture.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
GEFAHR EINES
ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGS
CLASS 1
LASER
PRODUCT
This appliance is designed for
continuous use. Switching off the DVD
player to stand-by mode does not
disconnect it from the mains supply. To
completely isolate the equipment,
remove the plug from the mains socket
as some components remain connected
to the electrical supply. The plug shall
remain readily operable.
Ventilation
You must adequately ventilate the
product. Make sure there is adequate
space around the unit to provide proper
air flow for ventilation. See diagram.
The ventilation should not be impeded
by covering the ventilation opening
with items, such as newspaper, table-
cloths, curtains,etc.
10 cm
10 cm
7 cm
7 cm
10 cm
Technical specifications
Product: DVD Player
Brand: RCA
Model: DRC290
Power Supply: 120V~60Hz
Power consumption: 15 Watts
Service information
This product should be serviced only by
those specially trained in appropriate
servicing techniques. For instructions on
how to obtain service, refer to the
warranty included in this Guide.
This symbol indicates that this
product incorporates double
insulation between hazardous
mains voltage and user
accessible parts.
Cautions
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE
OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES 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.
This device is protected by U.S.patent numbers
4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448 and
6,516,132 and other intellectual property rights.
The use of Macrovision’s copy protection
technology in the device must be authorized by
Macrovision and is intended for home and other
limited pay-per-view uses only, unless otherwise
authorized in writing by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Compatible discs
This DVD Player is capable of playing
the following types of discs:
DVDs, Audio CDs, Video CDs, and CDs
with mp3 files, WMA files (Windows
Media Audio), and JPEG files on them.
Before you put a disc in the player,
make sure it is compatible.
You cannot play the following types of
discs: Laserdiscs, CD-I, CD-ROM
(computer-only discs), DVD-ROM, or
discs recorded using other broadcast
standards (i.e., PAL or SECAM); CD-G
discs.
Note: Some discs may not be compatible
due to laser pickup, recording formats,
and software used. Some technologies
and methods used for mp3 file
recording on CD-Rs can prevent optimal
playback of these files on your DVD
player by degrading the sound quality
and/or the ability of the player to read
the file.
DVD regional code
Your DVD player has
been designed to
process regional
management
information that is stored on DVD discs.
The regional code for your player is 1
(The U.S., U.S. Territories and Canada).
Only DVD discs that have regional codes
of 1 or ALL (for all regions) can be
played by your player.
DVD copy protection
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected
by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other
limited consumer uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Player menus
CC Channel
To use the TVG captioning features
while watching a DVD Movie, your
television must be capable of displaying
closed captions. Make sure that your TV
CC is set to “CC1” or “CC2” (Close
caption on channel 1 or 2), and that the
CC channel on your DVD player is set to
“CC1” or “CC2” respectively (CC2 is the
default setting)
Troubleshooting tips
Disc won’t play
• Insert a disc with the label side
facing up.
• Check the type of disc you put into
the disc tray. Refer to Compatible
Disc section.
•Make sure the regional code of the
disc is Region No.1.
Forgot password
• Enter 9688 in the password menu to
clear the memory. Keep this master
password out of the reach of
children. Refer to “General Setup”
for details.
Lock/Unlock DVD player
•When playback is stopped, press and
hold STOP on the unit’s front and
then press MENU on the remote
control.
Play starts, but then stops
immediately
• The disc is dirty. Clean it.
• Condensation has formed. Allow
player to dry out.
Picture format does not match the
screen format.
• The picture format is adjustable,
refer to the GENERAL SETUP menu
section. Some discs dictate the
format, in which case no adjustment
is possible.
Picture is distorted
• The disc might be damaged. Try
another disc.
•When using the FORWARD or
REVERSE buttons, it is normal for
some distortion while scanning.
•Make sure you’ve selected the
correct option for the VIDEO OUT
feature.
Sound problems
• If a TV is used, check whether the
sound is muted or turned down
low.
•You may need to readjust the
settings in the AUDIO menu.
•Sound is muted during still, frame
advance, or slow-motion play.
Menu problems
•With a DVD: the disc menus are 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.
Caution: FCC Regulations state that
unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment may void the user’s
authority to operate it.
For your records
In the event that service should be required,
you may need both the model number and
the serial number. In the space below,
record the date and place of purchase, and
the serial number:
Model No.
Remote Control No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not use your system immediately
after transporting it from a cold
place to a warm place, as
condensation may cause the system
to malfunction.
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the
player. Do not use damaged,
warped, or cracked discs.
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which
is located inside the disc
compartment. To keep dust from
collecting on the pick-up lens, do
not leave the compartment door
open for an extended period of
time. If the lens becomes dirty, clean
it with a soft brush, or use an air
blower brush designed for camera
lenses.
Some of the following information may
not apply to your particular product;
however, as with any electronic product,
precautions should be observed during
handling and use.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10.Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11.Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12.Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13.Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14.Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15.ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
•WARNING – Apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping of splashing
and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
• Always leave sufficient space around
the product for ventilation. Do not
place product in or on a bed, rug,
in a bookcase or cabinet that may
prevent air flow through vent
openings.
• Do not place lighted candles,
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
product.
• Connect power cord only to AC
power source as marked on the
product.
• Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall into the product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. This product does not
contain customer serviceable
components.
16.IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON
BATTERIES, adhere to the following
precautions:
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if
mixed with a different battery type,
if inserted incorrectly, or if all
batteries are not replaced at the
same time.
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or
explode if disposed of in fire or an
attempt is made to charge a battery
not intended to be recharged.
C. Discard leaky batteries immediately.
Leaking batteries can cause skin
burns or other personal injury.
When discarding batteries, be sure
to dispose of them in the proper
manner, according to your state/
provincial and local regulations.
Audio setup menu
Dynamic range
To monitor the audio track and control
the different sound levels via dynamic
compression. It minimizes sudden
volume increases such as when a
commercial starts.
Press to select a range and then
press OK.
TVG help
Select this option and press OK to enter
the Setup Help of TVG Menu to look for
more information on TV Channel
Selection and TVG Website address.
Press OK to exit this option.
4. S-Video output
The S-Video jack provides better
picture quality than a video jack
(sometimes labeled VIDEO and
color-coded yellow on TVs) because
S-Video keeps the color part of the
picture separate from the black and
white part of the picture. An S-
Video cable is required for
connection with a TV.
• Remember to connect the left and
right audio cables or coaxial audio
cable because S-Video cable carries
only the picture signal, not the
sound.
This DVD player has
earned the ENERGY STAR.
Any battery shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
