Amazon.com Product Description

A perfect road or home DVD/CD player for kids and other entertainment-hungry souls, RCA's BLD774 offers MP3 file playback and a choice of stereo speakers or dual headphone jacks. Its seven-inch widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) LCD comes with a clear protective cover and renders high-contrast images even in outdoor light. RCA has carefully designed this unit for interior car safety and hours of viewing enjoyment for your passengers (not to mention the peace and quiet you'll love).

Its lightweight design (approximately 9 pounds) and built-in handle makes it a welcome travel partner, and its offers easy seatbelt pass-through for secure placement in vehicles using standard rear-seat center belts. The unit features a collapsing screen with a "drop-forward" LCD panel. The interior and driver-facing panel cluster are backlit for quick access, but without distraction. All audio/video cables, including headphone jacks, exit the unit conveniently behind the view screen, again preventing terminal plugs from facing toward viewers.

The MobileFlex slot-loading disc system and transport are designed to withstand most road vibrations, even during play. The motorized disc-loading slot reduces the threat of dust, dirt, and spills, and the vacuum-load design also eliminates sharp edges and accidental breakage that occur with low-cost CD drawers during travel. Additionally, both the unit's DC transformer and AC step-down housing are built-in, allowing connecting cables to be sleek and easy to use--there' no heavy, bulky "wall wart" at the end of the AC cord, just a UL-approved two-prong connector.

The BLD774 includes standard audio and video outputs (composite-video, stereo analog RCA audio) for easy playback through compatible larger TVs, and the unit can play when its built-in screen is either up or down (closed and off). A special expansion AV output allows hookup of an additional video screen with audio to be added as an option--it even channels DC current to the second screen. The player comes with a car cigarette-lighter DC power adapter and a built-in storage compartment.

Last but certainly not least, the unit includes stereo AV input terminals to allow stereo game units, camcorders, and other devices to be connected and pass signals through to the built-in speakers or to the stereo headphone jacks.

What's in the Box
DVD player, car-cigarette DC power adapter, AC power cord, remote control, remote batteries, and a user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• AC/DC travel and home DVD/CD/MP3 player with lightweight 7-inch widescreen LCD
• Engineered for safe, hassle-free travel; premium motorized vacuum-load design protects discs and passengers
• Audio/video inputs and outputs for hookup with additional entertainment gear
• Includes car cigarette power adapter, AC cord, and storage compartment
• Built-in handle, backlit front and top control panels for nighttime use

Reviews (3)

Excellent Product
Easily the best mobile DVD player you can buy for the car, short of having an expensive professional system installed.

This unit is also safer than those "in a bag" portable DVD players, which hang on the back of the seat. Imagine what would happen in a car accident with one of those. I wouldn't want to be sitting behind it.
The RCA rests on the seat, and is buckled in with the seatbelt, a much better (and safer) design.

The only downside is there is no battery, but if you are using this for the car, or for a hotel room, you simply don't need one.

Could use resume play after power outage
This is a nice LCD DVD player. I like the fact that this operates in DC and AC modes without bulky power adaptors. The cables and remote neatly hide in the small storage compartment. My kids figured out the operation with zero help from me.

The only feature I'd like to see is the ability to resume playback after a power outage. The 12V power plug in my car cuts out when I start the car. Unfortunately, the DVD player insists on starting all over again. This is only a small inconvenience since we use this player primarily for long trips.

Great Item;poor sound;great customer service
Pros:
Excellent video quality
Very Compact
Nice Features
Supurb costomer service

Cons:
Very poor sound (must
buy headphones to use)

All in all this is an excellent item. The Sound quality is so poor, that I couldnt use this item until I bought a pair of good head phones. The Costomer service at Amazon.com was the best Ive ever seen. The first unit that was sent to me had a problem with the screen(which should be bigger, it was innefective at this size). The LCD display would not light correctly on one side of the screen, so I sent an email to Amazon.com's costomer service center, and right away(within the next day) I revieved and answer. They said it would be fine, to just send them the deffective player, and they would send out a new one(checked over personally by them) ASAP. And I guess they did, because the new item arrived within the next week. Orrigionally I wasnt supposed to recieve the player for another two weeks, so all in all, I recieved the second, working one, before it was predicted that I would get the first one. THANK YOU AMAZON.COM. If you order this product from Amazon.com you will be amazed by the quality of the product and service. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The RCA RP2480 portable CD player combines slim styling and advanced features like support for MP3 and Windows Media Audio formats, and SmartTrax navigation. It even includes MusicMatch MP3 recording software to get you started burning your own MP3 CDs with up to 10 hours of music. Up to 200 seconds of esp-Xtreme skip protection with MP3/WMA files (45 seconds for audio CDs) makes this CD player virtually skip-free in most conditions and a great choice for joggers and runners. The CD player's SmartTrax navigation technology helps you quickly access specific songs or playlists. Using a library of computer-generated identification tags to identify digital audio files by title, artist, album, year, genre, and track number, the SmartTrax file-management system can "read" song data from your recordable CDs, letting you view song data and create playlists at the touch of a button. SmartTrax can read the song data even before the song is played. A three-line dot-matrix display shows SmartTrax data and allows 30-track/folder programmability. Other playback features include Digital Bass Boost Surround, three preset equalization settings, and a hold switch to prevent unintended interruptions in playback. The unit operates for approximately 20 hours on two AA batteries, either alkalines or rechargeables (no batteries included).

What's in the Box
CD player, headphones, MusicMatch software, user manual and a 1 year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• MusicMatch software
• MP3/WMA/Audio CD playback
• 45-200 seconds of shock-resistant playback
• SmartTrax Navigation System
• 3-line text display

Reviews (21)

Gut!
I am replacing this cd player now, but i have to say it was more than sufficent. It has lasted a year and a half though many falls, scorching heat, and being soaked a few times. I am well pleased with the fact that i can keep my entire rammstein collection on one cd, and still have room for a hundred more! The navigation was simplistic, the buttons never stuck, and after the above abuses, it still works, sorta. I don't know if i will buy another, but i do know that i wasnt disappointed by the one i own now.

Excellent choice for low-res Mp3 files of old time radio!
I collect public domain old time radio shows from Internet enthusiasts' websites, which feature many hundreds of shows from the 1930's and 40's.Most of these are taken from old noisy transcriptions or network shows, with limited audio fidelity, and are encoded as 'low' as 16 kilobits resolution.This model RCA is one of the few portables that I have found that will play even 16 kbs Mp3 files (the manual claims the file encoding must be at least 32, but I find that 16, 22, or 24 kb encoding also play just fine.) Unfortunately it is true -- as stated in the manual -- that WMA files have to be 64 kbs, which leaves out many OTR files, but as far as I know, few (perhaps no) portables handle 16 kbs WMA files, though computer software can do so.

I am a professional sound engineer of many years' experience so I have been mystified by the negative reports about this player, written by users who have had very bad luck with their units.I have not had almost any of the problems reported by others.It is such a reliable player that I am now looking for a second one, or perhaps a later RCA model, to augment it.I also own an RCA RCD-148 CD/Mp3 boombox, pretty much the same thing but in a larger cabinet with radio tuner, amp, and speakers -- and have found it, too, to work very reliably, and to play almost any Mp3 file I have on CD-R, with no skips or discontinuities.

Here are the "problems" allegedly experienced by other amateur reviewers:

1. Hiss at all times? This is absolutely NOT the case with mine.Using either the phones supplied, or other better quality ones, I don't hear any line out hiss.

2. Bad sound, worse than other units?Not so!If the equalizer is set for flat reproduction, the sound is equivalent on high quality classical music CDs in my collection to any of my other regular portable CD players.Mp3 files sound absolutely the same as played back thru my Windows' computers.

3. Skipping?Not so in my unit.It takes effort to make it skip: banging on the lid will do it but this is also true of my other half-dozen CD-only portables.It seems no more sensitive to shaking than my Sony or Panasonic CD portable units.

4. Playing part of a CD audio or MP3 track, then quitting? Well, this has never once happened to me in more than a year of use with thousands of tracks played, on either CDs or CDRs.

5. Terrible battery life?Not really; I find it rather close to the claim in the manual.With a brand new pair of high grade alkaline batteries I can usually listen to one or two half-hour old time radio shows daily FOR THREE WEEKS to A MONTH before the batteries need to be replaced.Battery drain may be reduced -- as I use the machine -- by using an external headphone amp and keeping the RCA's volume level on the low side.I employ an inexpensive Koss three-band external equalizer/headphone driver since its graphic equalizer sliders are easier and quicker to use than the programmable equalizer in the RCA player (and have more control range.)

6. Not audiophile sound quality?Perhaps this is partly true.I find that when playing my finest quality classical music audio CDs that the RCA player has a noticeable sampling artefact at the start and close of some tracks, especially on old CDs made without dither.This would suggest that the D-A conversion and filtering is imperfect and not absolutely linear at the lowest part of the dynamic range, where sound levels drop below (say) -45 to -55 dB.For example, my Panasonic SX-SL270 handles the "fade in from black" of the very faintest music tracks seamlessly, while the RCA 2480 produces -- for a few milliseconds -- a slight faint crackle/thud until consistent sample amplitudes are at an appreciable volume.This is not noticeable DURING THE ACTUAL MUSIC but in the 'dead zones' in lead in/lead out tracks; with normal music playing I cannot hear any sampling artefacts at all.I find this inconsequential, and it does not seem to happen at all on Mp3 tracks (or at least the ones I have on CD-R.)

7. Low volume?Not at all; with the headphones supplied, I found the volume level generally higher than my Sony players, and quite sufficient for the music and radio programs that I have on CD.I can only imagine that people who like to play back (say) rap, with a driving, intense, extremely low-frequency bass down to perhaps 30 or 40 Hz would not find the dynamic range and power output of either the RCA's internal amp, or supplied phones, satisfactory; but portables do not handle this type of program material as well as high powered car or home stereo equipment operated from much higher current power sources than two little AA cells!

8. Instructions unclear?As far as I'm concerned, the supplied manual was a model of clarity, and the actual functionality (though somewhat cumbersome at first) is quite logical once you absorb the idea of what to do, step by step.The display provides more information than any other portable I've seen, and the ability to search the root and directories of CD-Rs containing huge numbers of files is quite exemplary and straightforward.I think the average VCR is an order of magnitude more complicated and confusing than this little device!

9. Unreliable.That is not true of the unit that I purchased.It worked correctly from the instant I put in the batteries and first disk; it still works fine a year later after hundreds and hundreds of hours' use.

I can only assume that people who have found this unit to be entirely UNsatisfactory have failed to observe the following conditions:

a. They haven't read the instructions;
b. They are using lousy batteries; maybe even carbon-zinc cheapies;
c. Their CDs are in TERRIBLE shape;
d. They have allowed the unit to become very dirty, so that the lens is not clean and clear;
e. They have subjected it to some severe physical damage, or left it in 100-degree sun for hours at a time (which will dry up the tiny capacitors on the circuit board);
f. They work for COMPETING COMPANIES (!) and are publishing disinformation to discourage people from considering this product;
g. Or -- let's face it -- they just don't know what they're talking about, have ridiculous expectations, and are almost never satisfied.

For the record, I have been a salesman of high end audio, have designed professional recording equipment, and have many years' background as a recording and audio engineer.The RCA is one of my more satisfactory items of home electronics; I recommend it to people who have expectations of actually receiving a product that lives up pretty well to its published specs (if not pleasing ignoramuses and clumsy folks with lousy, damaged CDs and the expectations that a $60 battery-operated portable will operate and sound like a multi-thousand dollar AC-operated device.)
- 8H Haggis

Somewhere between heaven and hell
I bought this cd player to replace my broken philips cd player because i broke the screen. At first the rca was good until i was using for 5 hours straight and the batteries died.My philips lasted at least 10 hours.The other reason i dont like it because any slight touch of the slide it pops right open. Last I hate the color. Other than those reasons the anti-skip is good,mp3 cds load fast, no promblems so far.

Great CD/MP3 Player, Great Price
I don't understand about these other reviwers.My CD player works great.Reads my burnt CDs quickly and my MP3 discs are loaded in a snap.Great sound the headphones it comes with are great.If you turn the volume up full volume you can hear it across the room.Great anti-skip.EQ settings.I have a RCA Sterero with the same EQs on it and it great on my sterero and my portable cd player.My only bad thought about it is the Music Match software.You can burn MP3s really fast.The thing is when you want to take songs of of the disc or add some it says that you have to be a monthly subscriber to it.So does Real Player.Haven't figured out how to burn MP3s on Media Player though.All and all great CD/MP3 Player.I would buy another CD/MP3 player from RCA.They make some great stuff.

Useless Garbage
I bought this unit because of it's purported MP3 features and also the price was right and I liked the design.The player has great sound -- WHEN IT WORKS.I bought one during the Christmas holiday and in less than a week had to return it for a replacement because the thing would not play even on fresh batteries.Ok, no problem, was willing to try again.Well, I had the same problem after less than a month.
Not to mention this junk player eats up batteries like candy.I'm lucky if I get 8 hours out of it before the player refuses to read discs, even if the battery indicator only is short one bar.Further, I get error messages saying "door open" when the door is securely shut, and it takes several minutes to "read" the file system of my MP3's.Adding insult to injury, the least little bump will make the player shut off or freeze in the middle of playing, starting the whole long start-up process again.This is totally unacceptable and RCA should definitely recall this product.Thankfully the player comes with a one year warranty, so this sucker is definitely getting shipped back to the manufacturer. ... Read more

Features

• MP3 Playback with espXtreme
• Package includes e.clipz Headphones
• Color -Red

Reviews (1)

Works wonderful except for one flaw
This thing works well as long as you are using original cds or cd-r media. MP3 and audio playback was great. Once you insert a CD-RW media things take a turn for the worst. Whether you burn as a audio cd or as an MP3 cd, the playback is full of pops, crackles and interruptions. If you use CD-RWs then avoid this player, otherwise it will serve you well. ... Read more

Features

• Listen to your favorite FM station, or record straight to MP3 format for later review!
• Playback capable -MP3 - MP3Pro - WMA ( Windows Media Audio ) codecs
• Memory expansion slot for optional SD or MMC slot
• Up to 50 hours playback on 1 AA battery
• Supports ID3 tag display

Features

• MP3 Playback with espXtreme
• Package includes e.clipz Headphones, Car Kit and Wired Remote Control
• Color -Blue

Features

• 1.8-inch HDD - 20 gigabyte capacity
• FM Record MP3 Encoding
• USB 2.0 Connectivity
• Playback support for multiple codecs -MP3 - MP3Pro - WMA
• Backlit graphic display

Amazon.com Product Description

RCA's CC9360 camcorder records and plays back video in a completely digital format, creating vibrant images and quality sound. With the 2.5-inch color LCD viewscreen you will be able to easily see what you are shooting or playing back. The camcorder's digital image stabilization removes those unwanted jitters caused by an unsteady hand from your videos.

The CC9360's optical 10x zoom can be enhanced digitally to up to 400 times, making sure you can catch almost any moment on tape. Being in a low-light environment is no problem either, in addition to the integrated autolight there is also a special night shooting function that enhances low-light sensitivity so you can still capture clear images at night in full color.

You can also connect the camcorder to a computer via the standard IEEE 1394 DV interface, making transferring DV recordings or digital photos to a computer fast and simple. Also included are an AC power adapter, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, shoulder strap, A/V cable, and lens cap. ... Read more

Features

• MiniDV camcorder
• 10x optical, 400x digital zoom with digital image stabilization
• 2.5-inch color LCD monitor and monochrome EVF
• Still photo snapshot records digital still onto tape
• Uses an included lithium ion battery; also includes AC adapter, shoulder strap, AV cable, and lens cap

Reviews (14)

Not your fathers video camera....
This little wonder shines like 100,000 new pennies. (that's a thousand dollars for the mathematically challenged). Besides being a true 'palmcorder' this lightweight phenom delivers all the digital bells & whistles of equipment 3 times it's 399.00 street price.

The 400X digital zoom may seem a little eccentric, but getting on the line of scrimmage when you're in the nosebleed section is now a possibility. Miss the play? Get down and dirty with the offensive line and relive the action up close and personal. The digital image stabilization is a technilogical feat of magic.

The firewire hookup is truly the most outstanding feature. Using the CC9360 and Sony's EZ Editor is truly 'plug & play' digital video editing. Controlling the camera right from the PC is an amazing feature. Grab your scenes, lay down some music, put it all back together and voila! you're a movie producer.

For the advanced user i.e. Adobe Premiere etc., you will be happy to know that this camera is fully supported and performs flawlessly. Creating a professional, studio quality finished product is fun and easy with the RCA CC9360.

My current project is making a MTV 'pop-up video' style music video from karaoke night!

This fun and affordable DV Camcorder gets a whopping 5 star endorsement out of 5 possible. Good job RCA!

Very Impressed!
This is my first video camera. I guess I don't have anything to compare it to, but so far I am quite impressed. I'll make this review simple by making a pros/cons list:

PROS:

- Very small, easily fits in one hand
- Price! It cost about as much as a decent 8mm camera
- Solidly built
- Controls are easy to use
- On screen menus actually make sense, unlike most electronics.
- Good quality Zoom
- Tons of nice editing features and transitions/fades
- Built in light for indoor filming

- High quality 680,000 pixel sensor, most other low price cameras have about 450,000 pixel sensors.
- Comparable in features to many cameras that cost twice as much

CONS:

- No Auxilary Video/Audio inputs. Not a big deal for the majority of home filmers.
- Tape loading is kinda weird in my opinion.
- Shoulder strap is situated in a strange place. It makes the camera hang uncomfortably.

All in all, the negative things are few compared to the postives, especially at this price! Why would you even consider an analog when you can get this digital camcorder for about the same price.

What a Great Camera!!!!
The RCA CC9360 is a really great camera. I just got mine and I am very impressed. It is packed with tons of features perfect for the amature user. You can use the qutomatic settings, or manually set things like focus, exposure, or white balance, for that perfect shot. The camera is smaller than I thought it would be, and it is very lightweight too. The video light is very bright, and it is nice to have stereo microphones. It has a very durable feel. The power switch works perfectly. I highly recommend this camera for anyone looking for a high quality low priced, digital camcorder.

user manual
I am in need of a user manual for my rca mini dv model #cc9360. I can't seem to locate one online anywhere!

can't find btry for it
I CAN'T FIND A BTRY FOR IT NOT EVEN RCA ... Read more

Features

• RCA BB-65L, Panasonic VW-VBD1/AG-BP15L/ CGR-D202A, JVC BN-812U/V814U eq.
• 2-year warranty
• 1850mAh, Slim

Features

• RCA CB-096FL, EP-096FL, Hitachi VM-BP66/67 eq.
• 2-year warranty
• 2000mAh

Features

• RCA CB-060, CB-120, Hitachi VM-BP21, VM-BP22 eq.
• 2-year warranty
• 1800mAh, NiCd

Features

• RCA BP-096FL, BP-096FS, Hitachi VP-BP63 eq.
• 2-year warranty
• 1800mAh, NiCd

Features

• RCA BB-65L, Panasonic VW-VBD1/AG-BP15L/ CGR-D202A, JVC BN-812U/V814U eq.
• 2-year warranty
• 1850mAh, Slim

Features

• RCA BB-060 eq., Hitachi VM-BP82 eq.
• 2-year warranty
• 2000mAh, NiMH, Slim