Dynex DX-PDVD9 User Manual

9” Portable DVD Player

Lecteur de DVD portatif de 9 pouces Reproductor de DVD portátil de 9”

DX-PDVD9

USER GUIDE

GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR • GUÍA DEL USUARIO

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this high-quality Dynex product. Your DX-PDVD9 represents the state of the art in portable DVD player design, features a 9” wide screen (16:9 aspect ratio) LCD, and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

DVD player components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setting up your DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Playing video and audio discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Advanced setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

90 Day Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Safety precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within a triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the player's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the player.

Warni ng: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this player to rain or

moisture. Dangerous high voltage is present inside the enclosure. Do not open the case.

Caution : To ensure the correct use of the player, read this manual carefully and keep it for

future reference. If the player requires servicing, contact the seller or our service center. For more information, see “Maintaining” on page 21.

Safety instructions

• Read instructions—Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating

the player.

• Retain instructions

reference.

• Warnings

instructions.

• Follow instructions

• Cleaning

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

• Handling

damage or malfunction.

• Attachments

• Using headphones

• To avoid hearing damage caused by a sudden increase in volume, keep the volume

• Keep the volume at a moderate level to protect your ears.

• To avoid traffic accidents, never wear headphones when driving a car or riding a

•Placement

Avoid placing the player in:

• Direct sunlight or near a source of heat, such as a heater or heater duct

• A closed automobile, on a dashboard, or a parcel shelf. Excess heat may deform the

• Dusty or sandy environments

• Wet or humid places, such as a bathroom

• Areas of strong magnetism, such as a television or a magnet

• Places where there is a lot of movement or vibration, such as on a car dashboard or

• Extremely hot or cold enviromments

• Wet or moist enviroments, such as exposure near rain or water

• Power sources

rechargeable battery.

• Make sure that the input voltage of the AC power adapter is compatible with the

Warni ng: To avoid electric shock, do not touch the AC power adapter with wet hands.

• When connecting with an automobile (cigarette lighter) adapter, make sure that

• Unplug the AC power adapter from the outlet or remove the rechargeable batteries

• Hold the plug while unplugging the AC power adapter. Do not pull on the power

—Follow all warnings on the player and in the safety and operating

—Unplug this player from the power outlet before cleaning. Do not use

—Do not drop the player or subject it to strong shocks, which may cause

at the lowest level before playback, then adjust it to a comfortable level.

bicycle.

cabinet or cause malfunction.

on an unstable shelf

local voltage. Otherwise, the AC power adapter and the player may be damaged.

the input voltage of the adapter is identical with the car voltage.

when the player will not be used for an extended period of time.

cord.

Safety precautions

—Retain these safety and operating instructions for future

—Follow all safety and operating instructions.

—Use of attachments not recommended by Dynex may cause hazards.

—This player operates on an AC power adapter, car adapter, or

Safety precautions

• Grounding or polarization—This player may be equipped with a polarized

alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will only fit into the power outlet one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat this safety feature of the polarized plug.

• Power cord protection

likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit from the player.

• Lightning

unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet. This will prevent damage to the player due to lightning and power line surges.

• Overloading

convenience receptacles, because this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

• Object and liquid entry

cause a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the player.

• Servicing

qualified service personnel only.

• Damages requiring service

servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the player

• If the player has been exposed to rain or water

• If the player does not operate normally by following the operating instructions,

• If the player has been dropped or damaged in any way

• When the player exhibits a distinct change in performance which may indicate a

• Replacement parts—When replacement parts are required, make sure that the

service technician uses replacement parts that are specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

• Safety check—Upon completion of any service or repair to this player, ask the

service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the player is in correct operating condition.

Note: When player is in use for a long period of time, the surface of the player will be hot.

—Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not

—For added protection during a lightning storm or when the player is left

—Do not overload power outlets, extension cords, or integral

—Never push objects of any kind into this player. This can

—Do not try to service this player yourself. Service must be done by

—Unplug this player from the power outlet and refer

adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. The incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the player to its normal operation.

need for service

This will not affect its operation.

DVD player components

DVD player

DVD player components

POWER

Front view

PREV NEXT

Top view

(screen open)

OPEN

STOP

WIDE MENU

Side view

DC 9V

AV OUT

CHG

OFF ON

VOL

Item Name Function or control

1 Power indicator LED Lights green when the power is on. 2 Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote control. 3 Open switch Opens the disc tray. 4 DC Input jack Connects to the AC power adapter. 5 Charge indicator LED Lights red when the battery is charging. 6 A/V Out jack Connects to an external A/V device, such as a monitor or amplifier. 7 Headphone jack Provides the output signal for headphones. Disables internal speakers. 8 Volume control Increases or decreases the output sound level. 9 Power On/Off switch Turns the player on or off. 10 LCD screen shut off switch Turns off the LCD screen. 11

(next) button

(previous) button

(stop) button

Causes the DVD or CD to skip forward one chapter (DVD) or track (CD). Causes the DVD or CD to skip back one chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

Stops the playback of the DVD or CD.

DVD player components

Item Name Function or control

14 Menu Accesses the DVD menu. 15 Wide button Switches the LCD screen between 16:9 and 4:3 screen display. 16

(Direction buttons) and (play/pause) button

Navigates on-screen menus. The (play/pause) button plays or pauses the DVD or CD.

Remote control

1 2 3 4 5

10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18

Item Name Function or control

1 SETUP button Press to access the Setup menu.

2 DISPLAY button Press to display information (for example, title, chapter, track, or time).

(previous) button

Press to go back to the previous chapter or scene on a DVD or track on a CD.

6 ENTER button Press to execute or confirm a selection.

(up) button

(reverse/left)

button

Press to navigate up on a menu.

Press to scan backward at 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 times normal speed, or navigate left on a menu.

Item Name Function or control

Setting up your DVD player

9 Number buttons Press to select an item or setting.

10 SUBTITLE button Press to select the subtitle language and turn subtitles on or off.

11 ZOOM button Press to enlarge the image to 2, 3, or 4 times the original size.

12 A-B (repeat) button Press to repeat a specific portion (from point A to point B) of the disc.

14 1/ALL REPEAT button Press to repeat playing a title, chapter, or track.

16 MENU button Press to access the root menu or the title menu (DVD).

17 STOP button Press to stop the playback of the DVD or CD.

18 AUDIO button Press to select the audio language for the DVD.

19 ANGLE button Press to select an alternate viewing angle (when available) for the DVD.

(play/pause)

button

(down) button

(Next) button

(fast forward/

right) button

Press to start playback. When a disc is playing, press to pause playback. Press again to resume playback.

Press to navigate down on a menu.

Press to skip forward to the next chapter or scene on a DVD or track on a CD.

Press to scan forward at 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 times normal speed, or navigate right on a menu.

Regional coding and compatiblity

Both the DVD player and DVDs are coded by region. These region codes must match for the DVD to play. The player is coded for Region 1. Only DVDs that are coded for Region 1 play in this player.

Setting up your DVD player

Box contents

Make sure that the box contains the following items:

•DVD player

•A/V cable

• Remote control with battery (CR2025)

• User Guide

•AC power adapter

• Automobile cigarette lighter adapter

Setting up your DVD player

Making connections

Note: When making connections:

- Turn off the DVD player and other equipment.

- Fully insert the plug.

- Hold the plug while unplugging the cord. Do not pull the cord.

Connecting to the AC power adapter

To connect the AC power adapter:

1 Make sure that the supplied AC power adapter is correct for your local voltage. 2 Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the DC input jack on the left side of the

player, then to the AC power outlet.

Connecting to the cigarette lighter adapter in a car

To connect the cigarette lighter adapter in a car:

• Connect the supplied cigarette lighter adapter to the DC input jack on the left side of the player, then to the automobile’s cigarette lighter socket.

Warni ng: To avoid traffic accidents, never wear headphones when driving a car or riding a

bicycle.

Charging the built-in battery

To charge the battery:

1 Turn off the player. The battery charges only when the power to the player is turned

off.

2 Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the DC input jack on the player, then plug

the adapter into an AC power outlet. When the battery is charging, the charge indicator LED turns red. When the battery is

fully charged the indicator turns off.

3 Unplug the AC power adapter when the battery is fully charged.

Notes:

- While the charging is in progress, do not disconnect the AC power adapter until the charge indicator LED turns off. The charging time of a battery is about 5 hours and depends on environmental conditions.

- To maximize battery life, immediately recharge it when it is fully discharged.

- Ni-Mh batteries do not have a “memory effect” and can be recharged at any time, regardless of whether the battery is fully or only partially discharged.

- The battery may get warm when you are charging it or operating the player. This is not a defect.

Using the remote control

To use the remote control:

1 The first time you use the remote control, remove the plastic sheet from the bottom of

the battery to activate the remote.

2 To use the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the player. (Operate in the

range of 10 feet (3.3 meters) and 60° ).

Playing video and audio discs

CR2025

Open

Push

3 Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an extended period of

time.

Tip: Generally, batteries last for about one year. Replace the batteries if the remote control

does not work.

Playing video and audio discs

Turning on the player

To turn on the player:

1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Turn on the player. The power LED lights green and the LCD screen turns on.

Playing discs

To load and play a disc:

1 Press the OPEN button to open the disc tray. 2 Hold the edges of the disc and place the disc in the center of the tray with the label

side up.

Advanced setup

3 Press the OPEN button to close the disc tray. The player starts playing the disc. 4 Turn the VOLUME knob to adjust volume (even when using headphones).

If the player is connected to a TV or an amplifier, adjust the volume on the connected device.

5 Stop playback by pressing the STOP button on the player or remote control.

Pausing discs

To pau se a disc:

1 When playing a disc, press (play/pause) to pause playback. 2 Press (play/pause) again to resume playback.

Removing discs from the player

To remove a disc from the player:

1 Press the OPEN button to open the disc tray, then remove the disc. 2 Press the OPEN button to close the disc tray, then turn off the player.

Using with headphones

You can also use the player with headphones (optional) by plugging the headphones into the headphone jack on the left side of the player. Plugging headphones into the headphone jack disables the internal speakers.

Warni ng: To avoid damaging your hearing, set the volume to a low level before putting on

the headphones, then adjust the volume up to a comfortable level.

Advanced setup

Making optional connections

Connecting to a TV or another monitor

To connect to a TV or another monitor:

• Connect black mini-plug to the AV OUT jack on the DVD player.

• Connect the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.

• Connect the red plug to the AUDIO IN R jack on the TV.

• Connect white plug to the AUDIO IN L jack on the TV.

DC 9V

CHG

AV OUT

Video - Yellow Audio (L) - White Audio (R) - Red

OFF ON

VOL

Connecting to TV and amplifier

To connect to a TV and amplifier:

• Connect black mini-plug to the AV OUT jack on the DVD player.

• Connect the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.

• Connect the red plug to the AUDIO IN R jack on the amplifier.

• Connect white plug to the AUDIO IN L jack on the amplifier.

Using the setup menu

To access the setup menu:

1 With no disc in the player, press SETUP on the remote control or MENU on the player.

The General Setup Page of the setup menu opens and the General Setup icon is highlighted.

2 Press ENTER. TV Display is highlighted. 3 Press or to select a sub-menu on the General Setup Page. 4 Press to open the selected sub-menu. 5 Press or to select an option, then press ENTER to confirm your selection. 6 Press to return to the previous menu. 7 Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to set the other menu options.

Changing setup options

Normal/PS—Select this option when the player is connected to a normal TV. Wide-screen images are shown on the screen, but with some parts cropped automatically.

Advanced setup

Normal/LB —Select this when the player is connected to a normal TV. Wide-screen images are shown on the screen, with a black band on the top and bottom.

Wide—Select this when the player is connected to a wide-screen TV.

Angle Mark

On—The screen shows the angle mark icon if an angle option is available. Off—The screen does not show the angle mark.

Note: Not all discs contain the above features.

OSD Lang

You can choose one of several different languages for the OSD (On-Screen Display) setup language.

Screen Saver

This setting enables or disables the screen saver. The screen saver image appears when the player stops or the image is frozen for about five minutes.

On—Enables the screen saver. Off—Disables the screen saver.

Last Memory

On—The player returns to the last position on the disc. Off—The player does not return to the last position on the disc.

Note: The last position memory function is only activated when the disc tray has been

opened.

Setting video quality

To change video quality settings:

1 Access the Setup menu as described in “To access the setup menu:” on page 12. 2 Press or to highlight the Video icon and select Video Quality Setup,

then press ENTER. The Video Quality Setup page opens.

.. Video Quality Setup ..

Brightness 00 Contrast 00 Hue 00 Saturation 00

Brightness

3 Press ENTER. Brightness is highlighted. 4 Press or to select the option you want to change. Options include:

•Brightness

• Contrast

•Hue

•Saturation

5 Press to open the selected sub-menu. 6 Press or to adjust the setting, then press ENTER to confirm your selection. 7 Press to return to the previous menu. 8 Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to set the other video quality setup options.

Setting or changing the password

To set or change the password:

1 Access the Setup menu as described in “To access the setup menu:” on page 12. 2 Press or to highlight the Lock icon and select Password Setup, then

press ENTER. The Pa sswo rd page opens.

Advanced setup

.. Password Setup Page ..

Password Change

Change Password

Advanced setup

3 Press ENTER twice. The Password Change page opens.

4 Enter the old (or default) password using the number buttons on the remote, then

enter the new password in the spaces provided.

Note: The default password is 3308.

5 Enter the new password again, then press ENTER to confirm the change.

Setting or changing preferences

To set or change your preferences:

1 Access the Setup menu as described in “To access the setup menu:” on page 12. 2 Press or to highlight the Preferences icon and select Preference Page,

then press ENTER. The Preference Page opens.

3 Press ENTER to highlight Audio, then press or to select the option you want

on the Preference Page. Options include:

•Audio (language)

• Subtitle (language)

•Disc Menu (language)

• Parental (control)

•Default

4 Press to enter the selected sub-menu. 5 Press or to select the setting you want, then press ENTER to confirm your

selection.

6 Press to return to the previous menu. 7 Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to set your other Preference options.

Advanced setup

Setting preference options

Note: Available languages depend on the languages available on each DVD. If you select a

language that is not available, the player plays and displays on the screen in the original recorded languag e contai ned on t he disc.

Audio (language) Subtitle (language) Disc menu (language) Parental (control) – Available control levels include:

•1 - Kid Safe

•2 - G

•3 - PG

•4 - PG-13

•5 - PGR

•6 - R

• 7 - NC-17

•8 - ADULT After you select the parental control level you want, press ENTER, then enter the 4-digit password (or the default password 3308). Press ENTER again to confirm your choice.

Default

You can use this option to reset all settings (except the Parental Control setting) on the player to factory defaults. To reset the player, after you press to enter the selected sub-menu, press ENTER.

Notes:

-The default p assword is 3308. This password is effective even after you have selected your own password and changed it. To avoid the possibility of others using the default password to set the parental level and change the password, we suggest you put this manual in a location that is out of reach by children in your home.

- Parental control may not be available on all DVDs.

Setting DVD playback options

To access the DVD root menu:

•Press MENU during playback. A DVD is divided into sections called titles and chapters. When you play a DVD, a root menu of the disc appears on the screen of your TV or monitor. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc. Press MENU during playback to display the menu again.

Some DVDs only allow you to select disc playback options using the DVD root menu.

To display playing time and time remaining:

1 During playback, press DISPLAY to show the following:

• Current title number

• Total number of titles

• Current chapter number

• Total number of chapters

• Title elapsed (or the other options described in Step 2)

Advanced setup

The heading disappears automatically after three seconds if DISPLAY is not pressed again.

Title number

To ta l n um b er of titles

To ta l n um b er of chapters

Chapter number

2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to cycle through the following options:

• Title Elapsed—The elapsed time of the title

• Title Remain—The remaining time of the title

• Chapter Elapsed—The elapsed time of the chapter

• Chapter Remain—The remaining time of the chapter

• Display Off—The DVD’s time Information turns off

To change the viewing angle:

1 During disc playback, press ANGLE to show the available angles for discs containing

multiple angles. The current angle number and the total number of angles available are shown.

Total number of

angles available

Current angle

2 Press ANGLE again to select a different angle.

Note: Not all discs contain this feature.

To turn on subtitles and select the subtitle language:

1 During disc playback, press SUBTITLE to select the subtitle language you want. The

current subtitle language number and the total number of subtitle languages available are shown.

Total nu mber of languages available

Current subtitle language number

Advanced setup

2 If there are multiple languages available, press SUBTITLE again to cycle through the

available languages.

3 To turn subtitles off, press the SUBTITLE button until SUBTITLE OFF is displayed. The

subtitle display disappears automatically if the SUBTITLE button is not pressed again within three seconds.

Note: Some DVDs only allow access to this feature through the DVD menu.

To select a different audio language:

1 During disc playback, press AUDIO to select the audio language you want. The current

audio language number and the total number of audio channels (languages) available are shown.

Total nu mber of languages available

Current audio language number

2 If there are multiple languages available, press AUDIO again to cycle through the

available languages. The audio display disappears automatically if the AUDIO button is not pressed again

within three seconds.

Note: Some DVDs only allow access to this feature through the DVD menu.

To select a different zoom multiple:

1 During disc playback, press ZOOM to select the zoom multiple you want. Pressing

ZOOM once enlarges the picture by 2×.

Current zoom multiple

2 Press ZOOM repeatedly to cycle through the zoom level (2×, 3×, 4×, and Normal).

Advanced setup

To use A-B Repeat to repeat a portion of the DVD:

1 During disc playback, press A-B to set the starting point (A).

2 Press A-B again when the program gets to the ending point (B). The player plays the

segment between point A and point B repeatedly.

3 To cancel A-B Repeat and resume normal playback, press A-B again.

To use Repeat to repeat part or all of the DVD:

1 During disc playback, press 1/ALL REPEAT to repeat a portion of the DVD.

Chapter

2 Press 1/ALL REPEAT repeatedly to cycle through the available settings:

• Chapter—Repeats the current chapter.

• Title—Repeats the current title.

• All—Repeats all chapters and titles.

• Off—Repeat off.

CD playback options

To display playing time and time remaining:

1 During CD playback, press DISPLAY to show the current track and the elapsed time of

the current track.

2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to cycle through the following:

To repeat all or part of the CD:

1 During CD playback, press 1/ALL REPEAT to repeat a portion of the CD.

2 Press 1/ALL REPEAT repeatedly to cycle through the available settings:

Playing MP3 discs

MP3 is a format for storing digital audio. An audio track is compressed into the MP3 format with little loss of audio quality, while taking up much less disc space. CD-R /RW discs that have been encoded in MP3 format are compatible with this player.

Advanced setup

• Single Elapsed—Current track and elapsed time

• Single Remain—Current track and remaining time

• Total El apsed—Current track and total elapsed time of the CD

• Total Re main—Current track and the total time remaining on the CD

• Display off—Turns off the display.

• Tra ck—Repeats the current track.

• All—Repeats the entire CD.

• Repeat off—Turns off repeat and resumes normal playback.

02:13.04:10

Root

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

When an MP3 disc is inserted into the player, the menu screen appears automatically. You can use the menu screen to select the folders and tracks you want, or the player plays the tracks in the order they were burned onto the disc.

Maintaining

To select the folders and tracks you want:

1 Press the or buttons to choose a folder from the folder list on the left side of

the screen.

2 Press ENTER to select the highlighted folder. The tracks available under the folder are

listed.

3 Press or to choose a track from the list, then press ENTER to select and begin

playback of the highlighted track.

4 Press (next) to move to the next track.

- OR Press (previous) to move to the beginning of the previous track.

To repeat all or part of the MP3 disc:

1 During MP3 playback, press 1/REPEAT to repeat a portion of the MP3 disc. 2 Press 1/REPEAT repeatedly to cycle through the available settings:

• Repeat One—Repeats the current track.

• Repeat Folder—Repeats the contents of a specific folder.

• Repeat off—Turns off repeat and resumes normal playback.

Notes:

-The icon in front of an item indicates that this is a folder, not an MP3 file.

- The “MP3” icon in front of an item indicates that this is an MP3 file.

Note:

reserves the right to change or alter software.

Maintaining

Due to Dynex’s policy of constant improvement and technical refinement, Dynex

Handling and cleaning discs

Handling discs

• To keep a disc clean, do not touch the play side (non-label side) of the disc.

• Do not attach paper or tape to the disc.

• Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or heat sources.

• Store the disc in a disc case after use.

Cleaning discs

• Before playback, wipe the disc outwards from the center with clean cloth.

Troubleshooting

No sound

• Make sure that all cables are securely inserted into the correct jacks.

• Make sure you operate the TV or amplifier according to the instructions.

No image

• Make sure that the player is connected securely.

• Make sure that you operate the TV according to the instructions.

• Make sure that you set the color system according to the instructions.

Cannot advance through a movie’s opening credits and warning information

• The disc is programmed to prohibit that action.

The hand icon ( ) appears on the screen

• The selected feature or action cannot be completed at this time because:

• The disc software restricts it.

• The disc software does not support the feature (such as angles).

• The feature is temporarily unavailable.

• You have requested a title or chapter that is out of range.

No forward or reverse scan

• Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning or title and chapter skip.

• You cannot advance through the opening credits and warning information at the beginning of movies because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action.

Bad sound quality

• Make sure that the audio output mode is set correctly.

• Make sure that the audio connection between the player and amplifier is correct.

Disc cannot be played

• Make sure that a disc is in the player.

• Make sure that the disc is placed on the disc tray correctly, with the label side up.

• Make sure you are using the correct type of disc (digital video discs, audio CDs, or MP3s).

• Both the player and disc are coded by region. If the region codes do not match, the disc cannot be played. This player is coded for Region 1 discs.

Remote control does not work

• Remove obstructions between the remote control and the player.

• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the player.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

Disc play starts, then stops immediately

• Both the player and disc are coded by region. If the region codes do not match, the disc cannot be played. This player is coded for Region 1 discs.

• The disc is dirty. Clean it.

• Condensation has formed in the player. Let the player dry out, then try again.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Picture is distorted

• Inspect the disc because it might be damaged. Try another disc.

• It is normal for some distortion to appear during forward or reverse scan.

No power

• If running on AC power:

• Make sure that the plug is correctly inserted in the power outlet.

• Make sure that the AC power adapter is inserted to the correct jack or connector on the DVD player.

• Make sure that the power outlet has power (some power outlets are controlled by a switch).

• If running on battery power:

• Make sure that the battery is secured in place on the back of the DVD player.

• Make sure that the battery is fully charged.

• Make sure that the battery and AC power adapter are not both plugged in. If so, disconnect the AC power adapter.

Specifications

Laser

Video system

Compatible discs

Frequency response

Signal/noise ratio

Dynamic range

Power supply

Operating temperature

Screen size

Dimensions W × D × H

Wei ght

Changes to the design and specifications may be made without notice.

Semiconductor laser Wavelength 650 nm~795 nm

NTSC DVD/DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/

CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 20 Hz ~ 20 KHz

> 60dB > 85dB DC 9V

Rechargeable Ni-Mh battery 41 ~ 95°F (5 ~ 35°C)

9 inches

9.80 × 6.65 × 1.60 inches (240 × 163 × 39 mm)

2.49 lbs (1.13 kg)

FCC statement

FCC warning

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

Cautio n:

Laser safety

Location: Inside, near the deck mechanism. This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt

to service this device, due to possible eye injury. To prevent direct exposure to the laser radiation, do not open the case. Invisible laser

radiation is present when the case is opened or the interlocks are defeated. Do not stare into the laser beams.

Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Warni ng: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

Warni ng: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. Do not

Any change or modification to the player not expressly approved by the

manufacturer or its authorized parties could void your authority to operate the player.

specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

stare into beam.

FCC statement

Copyright

© 2007 Dynex. Dynex and the Dynex logo are trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or obligation.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

90 Day Limited Warranty

Dynex Products (“Dynex”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new DX-PDVD9 9” Personal DVD player (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the

original manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty P eriod”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Dynex brand products and packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished Product. If you notify Dynex during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this warranty that requires service, terms of this warranty apply.

HOW LONG DOES THE COVERAGE LAST?

The Warranty Period lasts for 90 days from the date you purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the product.

WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective b y an authorized Dynex repair center or store personnel, Dynex will (at its sole option): (1) repair t he Product with ne w or reb uil t parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Dynex and are not returned to you. If service of Products and parts are required after the Warranty P eriod expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Dynex Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE?

If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.

To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen 25 inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will have an Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to your home.

WHERE IS THE WARRANTY VALID?

This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the United States and Canada.

WHAT DOES THE WARRANTY NOT COVER?

This warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction

• Installation

• Set up adjustments

• Cosmetic damage

• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes

• Accident

• Misuse

• Abuse

• Negligence

• Commercial use

• Modification of any part of the Product

• Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy

periods (burn-in).

90 Day Limited Warranty

This warranty also does not cover:

• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance

• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply

• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Dynex to service the

Product

• Products sold as is or with all faults

• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries

• Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. DYNEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR TH E BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIE D WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. DYNEX PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPR ESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFT ER T H E WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAV E OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH V ARY FROM STATE TO STA TE OR PROVINC E TO PROVINCE.

Contact Dynex: For customer service please call 1-800-305-2204

www.dynexproducts.com

DYNEX Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC. Dynex, 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A.

is a registered trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.

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Dynex DX-PDVD9 User Manual

Introduction

Contents

Safety precautions

Safety instructions

DVD player components

DVD player

Remote control

Setting up your DVD player

Regional coding and compatiblity

Box contents

Making connections

Connecting to the AC power adapter

To connect the AC power adapter:

Connecting to the cigarette lighter adapter in a car

To connect the cigarette lighter adapter in a car:

Charging the built-in battery

To charge the battery:

Using the remote control

To use the remote control:

Playing video and audio discs

Turning on the player

To turn on the player:

Playing discs

To load and play a disc:

Advanced setup

Pausing discs

To pau se a disc:

Removing discs from the player

To remove a disc from the player:

Using with headphones

Making optional connections

Connecting to a TV or another monitor

To connect to a TV or another monitor:

Connecting to TV and amplifier

To connect to a TV and amplifier:

Using the setup menu

To access the setup menu:

Changing setup options

Angle Mark

OSD Lang

Screen Saver

Last Memory

Setting video quality

To change video quality settings:

Setting or changing the password

To set or change the password:

Setting or changing preferences

To set or change your preferences:

Setting preference options

Default

Setting DVD playback options

To access the DVD root menu:

To display playing time and time remaining:

To change the viewing angle:

To turn on subtitles and select the subtitle language:

To select a different audio language:

To select a different zoom multiple:

To use A-B Repeat to repeat a portion of the DVD:

To use Repeat to repeat part or all of the DVD:

CD playback options

To display playing time and time remaining:

To repeat all or part of the CD:

Playing MP3 discs

Maintaining

To select the folders and tracks you want:

To repeat all or part of the MP3 disc:

Handling and cleaning discs

Handling discs

Cleaning discs

Troubleshooting

Specifications

FCC statement

FCC warning

Laser safety

Copyright

90 Day Limited Warranty

HOW LONG DOES THE COVERAGE LAST?

WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER?

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE?