RCA DRC97983 Leaflet

C. Connecting a Stereo Receiver or Amplifier (for the DVD Player Only)
The  DVD  player  can  output  stereo  and  down-mixed 

two channel Dolby Digital audio.

  Connections

This unit can play

 

 
Region Management Information
Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information 

that is encoded on DVDs. If the region number printed on the DVD does not correspond to the region number of this unit, it 

cannot play that disc.

The region number of this unit is 1.

Disc Formats

Notes on Unauthorized Discs
You may not be able to play some DVDs on this unit, particularly if they were purchased from outside your geographic area or 

made for business purposes.

Important Safety Instructions

1.  Read these instructions. 
2.   Keep these instructions. 
3.   Heed all warnings. 
4.   Follow all instructions. 
5.   Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.   Clean only with a dry cloth.
7.   Do not block the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8.   Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 

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  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 receptacles, 

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.  Use only with a 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.

DVDs

[8cm/12cm disc]

Compatible

Audio CDs

[8cm/12cm disc]

Control Reference Guide

 

Adjusts the volume.

When the OFF/ON switch 

is in OFF position, the light 

will illuminate.

 

A d j u s t s  t h e  r e l a t i v e 

lightness  or  darkness  of 

the screen.

 

Adjusts the color intensity.

Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available
When the   symbol appears on the screen, it indicates that the function or operation attempted is not available at that time. 

This occurs because the DVD manufacturer determines the specific functions of DVDs. Certain functions may not be available 

on some DVDs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the DVD. 

•  If  the  remote  control  is  not  going  to  be  used  for  a  long  time,  remove  the  battery  to  avoid  damage  caused  by  battery

leakage corrision.

•  When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of

these batteries must be strictly followed.

2.  Insert one CR2025 (3V) size battery.

TO CHANGE REMOTE BATTERY
1.  Open the battery door.

  Remote Control

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

Title, Chapter and Tracks
•  DVDs  are  divided  into  “titles”  and  “chapters”.  If  the  disc  has  more  than 

one movie on it, each movie would be a separate “title”. “Chapters” are 

sections of titles.

•  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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Soundtracks encoded in Dolby Digital can reproduce from one 

to 5.1 discrete channels of excellent quality audio.
The unit automatically recognizes the Dolby Digital bitstream and provides a downmix suitable for two-channel listening. An 

additional  Dolby  Digital  decoder  is  required  for  reproduction  of  the  discrete  multi-channel  soundtracks  available  on  many 

DVDs. 

  Sound System

Accessories

Remote Control (with battery) ..........................................................................................................................................................................x 1
Car Power Adaptor ................................................................................................................................................................................................x 1
DC-AV Cable ............................................................................................................................................................................................................x 1
Mounting Strap ......................................................................................................................................................................................................x 2

Power Supply

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

the Monitor
You can watch the same DVD on the DVD player and 

the monitor.

Monitor
1.  Connect the DVD player and the monitor using the 

included DC-AV Cable.

2.  Turn on the DVD player and the monitor.

3.  Play a DVD on the DVD player; the monitor will play 

the same DVD at the same time.

 

WIDE: Wide Screen

 

NORMAL: Pan Screen

The included 12V car power adaptor is designed for use with vehicles that have a 12V, negative ground electrical system.

This car adaptor is for use with 12 volt batteries only.

Disconnect this car power adaptor when 

not in use. Not for use in 24V vehicles.

Monitor - 

left side      right side

DC-AV cable

(included)

To A/V OUT &
DC IN 9V-12V
jacks

To A/V IN &

DC OUT 9V-12V

jacks

Car Power
Adaptor

To DC IN 9V-12V
jack

DVD player

right side

To cigarette
lighter socket

DVD player

right side

To DC IN 9V-12V

jack

Car Power Adaptor

To cigarette
lighter socket

Monitor 

right side

To DC IN 9V-12V

jack

Car Power Adaptor

To cigarette
lighter socket

Monitor - 

left side

To A/V OUT &

DC IN 9V-12V

jacks

To A/V IN &

DC OUT 9V-12V

jacks

DVD player

right side

DC-AV cable

(included)

D. Connecting Game Systems/Video Equipment (for the Monitor Only)
You can connect game systems or other video equipment for playback using the monitor.

Watching Video Equipment
1.  Connect the other equipment to the monitor using a standard AV Cable (not included).

2.  Turn on the monitor.

3.  Turn on the video equipment and follow the instructions provided with it to playback.

•  Make  sure  to  use  the  correct  Audio/

Video  cable.  Connecting  the  plugs 

incorrectly may cause a weak signal.

•  If  you  have  a  mono  VCR,  the  volume

level from the speakers will be low.

Game System /

Video Equipment

Monitor - 

left side

AV cable

(not included)

To A/V IN jacks

E. Using the Monitor with Other Equipment while Playing DVD on the DVD Player
You can use a game console or other video equipment on the monitor while viewing a DVD on the DVD player.

Watching Video Equipment on the Monitor while Viewing a DVD on the DVD Player
1.  Connect the power connector between the DVD player and the monitor. Do not connect the Audio/Video portion of the 

DC-AV cable. 

2.  Connect the monitor to the other equipment using a standard AV cable (not included).

3.  Turn on the DVD player, the monitor and the other equipment.

4.  Play a DVD on the DVD player. 

5.  Use the monitor for the other equipment.
Notes: 

•  Make sure to use the correct Audio/Video cable. Connecting the plugs incorrectly may cause a weak signal.

•  If you have a mono VCR, the volume level from the speakers will be low.

Monitor - 

left side     right side

AV cable

(not included)

Game System /

Video Equipment

To A/V OUT &

DC IN 9V-12V jacks

To A/V IN &

DC OUT 9V-12V

jacks

To DC IN

9V-12V

jack

To

cigarette

lighter

socket

DVD player

right side

DC-AV cable

(included)

When  the  battery  becomes  weak,  the 

operating distance of the remote control 

will be greatly reduced and you will need 

to replace the battery.

Remote Control
1)  VIDEO MODE Button 

 

Adjusts  Brigntness,  Contrast,  Color  or  View  Mode  of 

the LCD screen.

2) 

 

Moves back through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc.

3) 

 

 SEARCH: Fast reverse playback.

 

 SEARCH: Fast forward playback.

4)  GOTO Button

 

Skips directly to a location on a DVD or CD.

5)  Cursor ( ,  ,  ,  ) Buttons 

 

Moves  between  selections  on  a  menu  screen  and 

adjust certain settings.

 

 

Confirms selections on a menu screen.

6)  MEMORY Button  

 

In STOP mode, sets titles/chapters in a favorite order.

7)  Number (0 - 9) Buttons

 

Use  when  creating  programs  and  locating  a  title/

chapter or specific time.

8)  REPEAT A-B Button

 

Performs point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD or 

CD.

 

 

Repeats a DVD chapter or title.

 

Repeats a CD track or the entire disc.

 

 

In stop mode, it brings up the SETUP menu.

9)  MENU Button

 

Enters and exits the main DVD menu.

10) 

 

Moves forward through titles, chapters or tracks on a  

disc.

11)   STOP Button

 

Stops playing a disc. 

 

 

Starts or resumes playback of a disc.

 

 

Pauses playback of a disc. 

12)  DISPLAY Button

 

Shows status information on the screen.

13)  ANGLE Button 

 

Switches  between  multiple  camera  angles  when 

the  DVD  you  are  playing  has  been  programmed 

with multiple camera angles.

14)  AUDIO Button 

 

Selects  one  of  the  audio  sound  tracks  on  a  DVD 

(if  more  than  one  is  available)  or  select  the  audio 

output mode on an CD.

15)  SUBTITLE Button  

 

Selects one of the subtitle languages programmed 

on a DVD (if available).

 

RETURN Button  

 

Returns to normal operation after using the SETUP 

menu of a DVD.

1)      OPEN Button

 

Press  the    OPEN  button  and  hold  the 

front panel to unfold it, and press the DVD 

door  switch  on  the  mid  cabinet  to  open 

the disc door. 

When the STANDBY / ON switch is slid to 

OFF position, the light will illuminate.

 

Adjusts the volume.

 SEARCH Button

 

Performs fast reverse playback.

 

 SEARCH Button

 

Performs fast forward playback.

 

 

Goes back to current or previous chapters/

tracks.

 

Advances chapters/titles/tracks.

 

         Flips the screen image.

 

Pauses playback and frame advance. 

 

 PLAY Button

 

Starts or resumes playback of a disc.

 

 

Stops playing a disc.

Receives the remote control signal.

Watching a DVD on Your TV
1.   Connect  your  TV  to  the  DVD  player  using  the 

included DC-AV cable.

2.  Turn on the TV and follow the instructions included 

with it to play the DVD.

•  Make  sure  to  use  the  correct  DC-AV  cable.

Connecting the plugs incorrectly may cause a weak 

signal.

•  If  your  TV  does  not  have  Audio/Video  inputs,

you  will  need  to  purchase  an  RF  modulator  (sold 

separately)  and  follow  the  instructions  included 

with it to connect the unit to your TV.

B. Connecting a TV (for the DVD Player Only)
If  your  TV  has  Audio/Video  inputs,  you  can  connect 

the DVD player to your TV using the included DC-AV 

cable.

TV

DVD player

right side

DC-AV cable

(included)

Listening on External Audio Equipment
1.   Connect  the  DVD  player  to  the  left/right  Audio  In 

jacks  on  the  other  equipment  using  the  included 

DC-AV cable.

2.  Turn  on  your  audio  equipment  and  follow  the 

instructions provided with it to select the AUDIO IN 

function.

•  Make sure to use the correct DC-AV cable. Connecting

the plugs incorrectly may cause a weak signal.

•  If  you  have  a  stereo VCR,  make  sure  you  set  it  to

stereo mode.

•  Due to copyright protection, DVD movies cannot be

copied. If you copy a DVD movie onto a videotape, the 

resulting copy will be unclear, with poor sound quality. 

This is NOT caused by a defective DVD system.

DVD player

right side

DC-AV cable

(included)

User Manual

Safety Precautions

This product 

contains a low 

power laser device.

This  Class  B  digital 

apparatus  complies 

with  Canadian  ICES-

003.

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.

The  lightning  flash  with  an  arrowhead  symbol,  within  the 

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence 

of  uninsulated  "dangerous  voltage"  within  the  product's 

enclosure  that  may  be  of  sufficient  magnitude  to  cause  an 

electric shock.

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.

•  Do not use the unit in places that are extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid.

•  Place the unit on a flat and even surface.

•  Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or by

placing it on carpeting.

•  To avoid magnetized, do not place the unit near speaker or magnet.

•  Do not use this unit in direct sunlight or leave the unit in a closed automobile (or yacht, etc) where it would be

exposed to high temperatures above 104°F (40°C).

•  No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the car power adaptor and main unit.

•  The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,

shall be placed on apparatus.

•  When connecting or disconnecting the car power adaptor, 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 car power adaptor.
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.

•  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 confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, allow about 4 inch (10cm) of

free space all around the unit for adequate ventilation.

•  The rating plate is located on the rear 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance 

could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

AVC Multimedia

Markham, Ontario L3R 1E3

http://www.RCAav.com
Read these instructions before using your new product for the first time.

The  exclamation  point  within  the  equilateral    triangle  is 

intended  to  alert  the  user  to  the  presence  of  important 

operating  and  maintenance  (servicing)  instructions  in  this 

owner’s manual.

Using the Remote Control
•  Point  the  remote  control  at  the  REMOTE  SENSOR  located  on  the

unit.

•  When  there  is  a  strong  ambient  light  source,  the  perform ance  of

the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may be degraded, causing unreliable 

operation.

Remove the PLASTIC 

sheet before USING the 

Remote Control.

E - 5

E - 2

E - 3

E - 1

E - 4

•  Should any trouble occur, disconnect the car power adaptor and refer servicing to a qualified technician.

•  The AC/DC adaptor is used as disconnect device.

•  The AC/DC adaptor of apparatus should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended used.

•  To be completely disconnect the power input, the AC/DC adaptor of apparatus shall be disconnected

from the mains.

• Use this unit only with the included 12V car power adaptor. Use with other car adaptors could damage the unit,

or even your vehicle.

•  The included 12V car power adaptor is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with any other equipment.

•  In the interest of traffic safety, drivers should not operate the unit or view videos while driving.

•  When the inside of the 12V power outlet is dirty with ashes or dust, the plug section may become hot due to poor

contact. Be sure to clean the 12V power outlet before use.

•  After use, disconnect the 12V car power adaptor from both the unit and 12V power outlet.

•  If the unit is not properly attached to a vehicle, it may become airborne in the event of an accident and cause damage,

injury, or death.

•  Check your local traffic laws for rules governing the use of video devices in vehicles.