RCA DRC6309 User Manual

receptacles, and the point where they exit from 
the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the 

manufacturer.

12. Use  only with a cart, stand, 

t r i p o d ,  b r a c k e t ,  o r  t a b l e 
specifi ed by the manufacturer, 
or sold with the apparatus. 
W h e n  a  c a r t  i s  u s e d ,  u s e 
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 the AC power 
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has 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.

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

 

Remote Control (with battery) ...............................................................................................................................................x 1

 

AC Power Adapter.......................................................................................................................................................................x 1

 

Car Power Adapter......................................................................................................................................................................x 1

 Carrying 

Bag..................................................................................................................................................................................x 1

DRC6309

C. Using the Built-in Battery

The unit has a built-in, non-replaceable, rechargeable battery. Charge the built-in battery before using it for the 
fi rst time. The normal charging time should be completed within 4-5 hours. The charging light will go out when 
the built-in battery becomes fully charged.

Turning on the Unit 

1. Slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch on the left side of the unit to the ON 

position.

2.  The start-up picture will appear on the screen.
3.  After use, slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch to the STANDBY (power off ) 

position. 

1.  Read these instructions. 
2.   Keep these instructions. 
3.   Heed all warnings. 
4.   Follow all instructions. 
5.   Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.   Clean only with a dry cloth.
7.   Do not block the ventilation openings. Install in 

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8.   Do not install near any heat sources such as 

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of a polarized 

or grounding - type plug. A polarized plug has 
two blades with one wider than the other. A 
grounding type plug has two blades and a third 
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third 
prong  are provided for your safety. If the provided 
plug does not 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 

Cautions:
•  Use the provided 12V car power adapter only.  Use with other car power adapters could damage the unit.
•  The 12V car power adapter included with this unit is for its use only. Do not use it with other equipment.
•  In the interest of traffi

  c safety, do not operate this unit or view videos while driving a vehicle.

•  Make sure the unit is securely fastened to prevent it from falling or fl ying through the air in the event of an 

accident.

•  When the inside of the cigarette lighter socket is dirty with ashes or dust, the plug section may become 

hot due to poor contact. Be sure to clean the cigarette lighter socket before use.

•  After use, disconnect the 12V car power adapter from both the unit and cigarette lighter socket.

B. Using the Car Power Adapter

Warning:
Disconnect the car power 
adapter when not in use. 
Not for use in 24V vehicles.

A. Using the AC Power Adapter

Cautions:
•  The AC power adapter included with this unit is for its use only. Do not use it with other equipment.
•  When the unit is not going to be used for long time, disconnect the AC power adapter from the wall outlet.
•  When the AC power adapter is plugged in, the apparatus is not completely disconnected from the main 

power supply, even when the power is turned off .

Notes:
•  When the built-in battery power is low, "Battery Low" will display on the screen and the unit will stop playing.
•  Recharge the built-in battery when you are ready to use it again.
•  While using the built-in battery, the environmental temperature should be 41°F (5°C) to 95°F (35°C).
•  To get the longest service life of the built-in battery, charge at indoor-temperature.
•  The built-in battery in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not 

disassemble, heat above 212

o

F (100

o

C), or incinerate. 

•  The unit should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.
•  When discarding the unit, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing 

the disposal of such products must be strictly followed.

Warnings:
•  The built-in battery can only be recharged when the unit is in CHARGE mode while using the AC power 

adapter.

•  The built-in battery cannot be recharged when the unit is in ON mode.
•  Do NOT recharge the built-in battery in a vehicle using the car power adapter. 
•  Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.

The unit can play back

 

Region Management Information

Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region 
Management Information that is encoded on DVDs. If the region number printed on the DVD does not 
correspond to the region number of this unit, it cannot play that disc.

The region number of this unit is 1.

Notes on Unauthorized Discs

You may not be able to play some DVDs on this unit, particularly if they were purchased from outside your 
geographic area or made for business purposes.

DVDs
[8cm/12cm disc]

Compatible

Audio CDs
[8cm/12cm disc]

Disc Function or Operation That is Not Available

When the 

 symbol appears on the screen, it indicates the function or operation attempted is not available at that 

time. This occurs because the DVD manufacturer determines the specifi c functions of DVDs. Certain functions may 
not be available on some DVDs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the DVD. 

Icons Used on DVDs

Sample lcons

Note: 
When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD 
EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be  played, 
but the graphic images will not be shown.

Language selections for audio

Language selections for subtitles

Screen aspect ratio

Multiple camera angles

Region code indicator

Titles, Chapters and Tracks

•  DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the disc 

has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a 
separate “title”. “Chapters” are sections of titles.

•  Audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. A “track” is usually 

one song on an Audio CD.

Note: Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on 
them, but some do not.

Battery Replacement

When the batter y becomes weak , 
the operating distance of the remote 
control will be greatly reduced and you 
will need to replace the battery.

2.  Insert one CR2025 (3V ) 

size battery.

To Change Remote Battery

1.  Open the battery door.

Remove the 

PLASTIC sheet 

before USING the 

Remote Control.

Note: If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the battery.

WARNING: Do not dispose of the battery in a fi re or it may leak and/or explode.
WARNING: Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Disc Formats

user manual

Read these instructions before using your new product for the fi rst time.

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

WARNING: Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power adapter and refer servicing to a qualifi ed technician.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead 
symbol, within the equilateral triangle, 
is intended to aler t the user to the 
presence of uninsulated "dangerous 

voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be 
of suffi

  cient magnitude to cause an electric shock.

T h e  e x c l a m a t i o n  p o i n t  w i t h i n  t h e 
equilateral  triangle is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in this owner’s manual.

Accessories

Using the Remote Control

•  Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located 

on the unit.

•  When using this unit in very bright light, the infrared 

REMOTE SENSOR may not work properly.

Remote Control

Control Reference Guide

Power Supply

Warning:
The power adapter is used as a disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In 
order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the power adapter should be disconnected from 
the outlet completely. 

The 12V car power adapter 
allows the unit to be used 
with vehicles that have 
a 12V, negative ground 
electrical system.

The supplied AC power 
adapter operates on AC 
100-120V.

 

This product contains a 
low power laser device.

WARNING:  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO 
NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ON OR NEAR THIS UNIT.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE 
SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR 
EQUIVALENT TYPE.

Remote Control

1.  VIDEO MODE button 
  Ad j u s t 

B r i g h t n e s s, 

Pa n e l  D i s p l a y  a n d 
Contrast of the LCD 
screen.

2. 

 PREV button

 

Move back through 
t i t l e s ,  c h a p t e r s  o r 
tracks on a disc.

3. 

  /  

  S E A R C H 

buttons

 

  S E A R C H :   F a s t 

reverse playback.

 

  S E A R C H :   F a s t 

forward playback.

4.  GOTO button
 

Skip directly to a location on a CD/DVD.

5. Cursor ( ,  ,  ,  ) buttons 
 

Move between selections on a menu screen and adjust 
certain settings.

 

ENTER button 

 Confi rm selections on a menu screen.
6.  MEMORY button  
 

Set titles/chapters in a favorite order.

7. Number (0 - 9) buttons
 

Use when creating programs or locating a title/chapter/
track or specifi c time.

8.  REPEAT A-B button
 

Perform point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD or CD.

 

REPEAT DISC button

 

Repeat a DVD chapter or title.

 

Repeat a CD track or the whole disc.

 

SETUP  button

 

In Stop Mode, press to display the unit’s 
SETUP menu.

9.  MENU button
 

Enter and exit the main DVD menu.

10. 

 NEXT button

 

Move forward through titles, chapters or 
tracks on a disc.

11.   STOP button
 

Stop playing a disc. 

 

 PLAY button

 

Start or resume playback of a disc.

 

 PAUSE button

 

Pre s s  o n c e  t o  p a u s e  p l ay b a c k .  Pre s s 
subsequently to advance frame by frame 
on a DVD.

12. DISPLAY button
 

Show status information on the screen.

13. ANGLE button 
 

Switch between multiple camera angles if 
applicable to the DVD.

14. AUDIO button 
 

Select one of the audio sound tracks on 
a DVD (if more than one is available) or 
select the audio output mode on a CD.

15. SUBTITLE button  
 

S elec t one of the subtitle languages 
programmed on a DVD (if available).

 

RETURN button  

 

Return to normal operation after using the 
SETUP menu of a DVD.

Connections

On Placement

•  Do not use the unit in places that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.
•  Place the unit on a fl at and even surface.
•  Do not restrict the air fl ow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air fl ow, by covering it with a cloth, 

or by placing it on carpeting.

•  To avoid magnetizing, do not place the unit near speakers or magnets.
•  Do not use this unit in direct sunlight or leave the unit in a closed automobile (or similar environments) 

where it would be exposed to high temperatures above 104°F (40°C).

•  No naked fl ame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the AC power adapter or the main unit.
•  The apparatus should not be exposed to splashing or dripping liquids, and no objects fi lled with liquids, 

such as vases, should be placed on apparatus. 

On Safety

•  When connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the 

cord may damage it and create a hazard.

•   When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power adapter.

On Condensation

•  When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the 

unit. When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally. Let the unit stand for 1 
to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room and allow the unit to dry before use.

Ventilation Warning

•  Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a 

newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.

•  Do not operate the unit in a confi ned space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Allow about 4 inches 

(10cm) of free space all around the unit for adequate ventilation.

Rating Plate Location

•  The rating plate is located on the bottom of unit.

FCC Statements

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 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 interference 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:
–  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected.
–  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifi cations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance 
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Notes on Copyright

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material 
without permission.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132 and 5,583,936 licensed for limited 
viewing uses only.
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, and 
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse 
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

AVC Multimedia,
Markham, Ontario, L3R 1E3

http: //www.RCAav.com

1. LCD screen
2.  DC IN 9V - 12V jack
3.  AUDIO / VIDEO OUT jack
4.  CHARGE  / STANDBY / ON switch
5.  VOLUME control
 

Adjusts the volume.

6. Headphone jack 
7. 

 NEXT button

 

Press to advance titles / chapters / 
tracks.

Unit

 

 PREV button

 

Press to go back to the previous titles / chapters 
/ tracks. 

 

 PAUSE button 

 

Press to pause playback of a disc. Each time you 
press the   PAUSE button the picture advances 
one frame on DVD. Press the 

 PLAY button to 

resume playback.

 

 PLAY button

 

Press to start or resume playback of a disc.

 

 STOP button 

 

Press to stop playing a disc.

 

 SEARCH button

 

Press to perform fast forward playback.

 

 SEARCH button

 

Press to perform fast reverse playback.

8. Disc Door
 

Push to close the disc door.

9.  OPEN knob 
 

Slide the open knob rightwards to open the disc 
door.

10. Remote sensor
 

Receives the remote control unit signals.

11. ON indicator
12. CHARGING indicator
 

Charge the rechargeable battery before using 
it for the first time. The normal charging time 
should be completed in approximately 4-5 hours. 
The charging light will go out when the battery 
becomes fully charged.

Watching a DVD on your TV
1.  Turn on the unit.
2.  Turn on the TV and follow the instructions included with it to watch video from external sources.

A. Connecting a TV

If your TV has audio/video inputs, you can connect the unit to your TV using standard Audio/Video cables.

(not included) 

B. Using Headphones/Earphones

•   Turn down the volume before connecting, and then adjust 

the level.

•   When headphones/earphones are connected, no sound will 

be emitted from the unit's speaker. 

(3.5mm diameter plug)

Caution: 
Avoid listening to sound at levels which may be harmful to your 
ears.

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