USER’S GUIDE
V:0925-0702-10
BD717
Portable DVD Stereo System
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
• WARNING: To prevent re or shock hazards, do not expose this unit to rain
or moisture.
• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specied may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
• WARNING: Do not place the unit on top of any soft, porous, or sensitive
surfaces to avoid damaging the surface. Use a protective barrier between the
unit and surface to protect the surface.
• WARNING: Use of this unit near uorescent lighting may cause interference
regarding use of the remote. If the unit is displaying erratic behavior move away
from any uorescent lighting, as it may be the cause.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
• PRÉCAUTION: Danger d’explosion si les piles sont remplacées de façon
incorrect. Remplacer les piles seulement par le même type de pile ou
l’équivalent.
• WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if you attempt to charge standard
Alkaline batteries in the unit. Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries.
• WARNING: The remote control’s button cell battery contains mercury. Do not
put in the trash, instead recycle or dispose of as hazardous waste
• WARNING: Lithium ion batteries, like all rechargeable batteries are recyclable
and should be recycled or disposed of in normal household waste. Contact your
local government for disposal or recycling practices in your area. They should
never be incinerated since they might explode.
Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable
during intended use.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh,
etc) batteries.
No mezcle baterías viejas y nuevas.
No mezcle baterías alcalinas, estándar (carbono-zinc) o recargables (ni-cad,
ni-mh, etc.).
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.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read
Compact Discs. This laser Compact Disc Player is
equipped with safety switches to avoid exposure
when the CD door is open and the safety interlocks
are defeated. Invisible laser radiation is present
when the CD Player’s lid is open and the system’s
interlock has failed or been defeated. It is very
important that you avoid direct exposure to the
laser beam at all times. Please do not attempt to
defeat or bypass the safety switches.
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 any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) 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. When the provided plug does not t 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 specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied 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 qualied 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.
GPX 2
FCC Warnings
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.
Additional Warnings
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on apparatus.
L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé aux écoulements ou aux écla-
boussures et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide, tel qu’un vase,
ne doit être placé sur l’objet.
• Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain
readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the
apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be
disconnected form the mains socket outlet completely.
La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être facile-
ment accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être complètement
déconnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise doit être débranchée du secteur.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
re or the like.
Les piles ne doivent pas être exposées à de forte chaleur, tel qu’à
la lumière du soleil, au feu ou autres choses de semblable.
• Caution marking is located at the bottom of apparatus.
Les précautions d’emploi sont inscrites en bas de l’appareil.
• The marking information is located at the bottom of apparatus.
Les marquages sont inscrits en bas de l’appareil.
Remote Battery Power
Requires 1 CR2025 battery (pre-installed).
What’s Included
• BD717
• Remote Control
• RCA Audio/Video Cable
• Microphone
• Detachable AC Cord
Features
• DVD player: DVD, DVD ± R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW,
CD+G, JPEG CD
• AM/FM stereo radio
• 7” TFT LCD screen with on/off switch
• USB Thumb Drive Connection
• Remote
• Integrated stereo speakers
• DBBS: Dynamic bass boost system
• Aspect ratio: 16:9/4:3
• Moveable feet to adjust viewing angle
• Composite video output
• Digital audio coaxial output
• Optical digital output
• Stereo headphone jack
• Dual 3.5mm mic jacks
• DC power: requires 8 C batteries (not included)
• AC power: detachable AC cord
AC Power
Power the portable DVD stereo system by
connecting it to a standard AC outlet using the
detachable AC power cord.
DC Battery Power
Requires 8 C batteries (not included).
OPEN
PUSH
3V
CR 2025
LITHIUM BATTERY
CR2025
LITHIUM BATTERY
CR 2025
3V
OPEN
OPEN
PUSH
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INTRODUCTION
DVD/Off/Radio
Turn to switch between
DVD, Off, and Radio
modes.
Volume
Turn to adjust the
volume.
DBBS
Press to activate the
Dynamic Bass Boost
System.
USB/DVD
In DVD mode, press to
switch between DVD
and USB modes.
Next/Prev
Press to skip forwards
or backwards through
tracks or chapters on a
loaded CD or DVD.
Display
Remote Receiver
Microphone Inputs
Use to connect one or
two microphones.
USB/DVD
Power Indicator
Illuminates when the
portable DVD stereo
system is powered on.
FM St. Indicator
Illuminates when the
FM radio is tuned to a
FM stereo station.
AM/FM/FM ST.
Turn to switch between
AM, FM, or FM ST.
radio modes.
Tuning
Turn to adjust the AM,
FM, or FM ST. radio
frequency.
Play/Pause
Press to play or pause a
loaded CD or DVD.
Stop
Press to stop a CD or
DVD during play.
Reverse/Forward
Press to search
forwards or backwards
through tracks or
chapters on a loaded
CD or DVD.
Mic Level
Turn to adjust the
volume of audio input
from the connected
microphone(s).
USB Thumb Drive
Connection
Use to connect an
external hard drive or
USB ash drive.
FM Antenna
Extend and adjust to
improve FM radio
reception. An AM
Antenna is built into
the unit.
Video Output
Use to connect the
portable DVD stereo
system to a television.
GPX 4
Coaxial Digital Audio
Output
Use to output high
quality digital audio
to an external stereo
system.
TFT ON/OFF
Press to turn the
display on and off.
Optical Digital
Output
Use to output high
quality digital audio
to an external stereo
system.
Headphone Jack
Use to connect a set of
headphones or earbuds
to the portable DVD
stereo system.
USB/DVD
In DVD mode, press to
switch between DVD
and USB modes.
A-B Repeat
Press to repeat a
specied section of a
loaded DVD.
Repeat 1/All
Press to repeat tracks or
chapters from a loaded
CD or DVD.
Menu
Press to access the
DVD menu.
Subtitle
Press to cycle through
the available subtitle
languages for the
loaded DVD.
Title
Press to view the title
menu for the loaded
DVD.
Audio
Press to cycle through
the available audio
languages for the
loaded DVD.
Angle/Wide
Press to view alternate
angles on a loaded
DVD when available.
Press and hold to adjust
the screen mode to
4:3LB, 4:3PS, or 16:9.
F.BWD/F.FWD
Press to search
forwards or backwards
through tracks or
chapters on a loaded
CD or DVD.
Display
Press to view the onscreen display.
Search
Press to search to a
specied title, chapter,
or time on a loaded
DVD.
Setup
Press to view the
portable DVD stereo
system’s setup menu.
Play
Press to play a loaded
CD or DVD.
Mute
Press to mute the
volume.
Number Keypad
Clear
Press to erase numbers
entered using the
number keypad.
Program
Press to program a
loaded CD or DVD to
play titles, chapters,
or tracks in a specied
order.
Zoom
Press to zoom in and
out on a loaded DVD.
Select/Directional
()
Press to navigate a
loaded DVD menu or
the setup menu and
make selections.
Slow
Press to view the
loaded DVD in slow
motion.
Next/Prev
Press to skip forwards
or backwards through
tracks or chapters on a
loaded CD or DVD.
Stop
Press to stop a CD or
DVD during play.
Pause/Step
Press to pause a CD
or DVD during play.
Press repeatedly to
skip through frames
on a loaded DVD one
by one.
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OPERATIONS
Using the Video Output Programming a CD or DVD
When connecting two products using an RCA
Cable, match the colored ports with the same
colored connection. (Yellow to Yellow)
1. Plug one end of the RCA Video Cable
(included) into the Video Output on the unit.
2. Plug the other end of the RCA Video Cable
(included) into a video input on a television.
3. Set the television to the appropriate video
input.
Video played through the unit will now appear on
the connected television.
Playing a DVD or CD
1. Turn the DVD/OFF/RADIO dial to the DVD
position.
2. Open the DVD/CD door, and insert the DVD
or CD to be played.
3. Press the Play button to begin playing the
loaded disc.
Tuning the AM/FM Radio
1. Turn the DVD/OFF/RADIO dial to the Radio
position.
2. Turn the AM/FM/FM St. dial to the desired
position.
3. Extend and adjust the FM Antenna to improve
FM radio reception.
An AM Antenna is built into the unit. To
improve AM reception, adjust the position of
the unit.
4. Turn the Tuning dial to adjust the AM or FM
radio station.
5. Turn the Volume dial to adjust the volume of
audio output from the unit.
1. Load a CD or DVD into the portable DVD
stereo system.
2. Press the Program button on the remote.
3. Use the Number Keypad on the remote to
enter a title and chapter for a DVD or a track
number for a CD.
4. Enter the titles and chapters, or tracks in the
order you want them to play.
5. After the desired titles and chapters, or tracks
are programmed, press the Play button to begin
playing the programmed list.
GPX 6
SETUP MENU
System Setup
TV System
NTSC
LCD Mode
Choose between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio.
TV Type
Choose between 4:3 Pan Scan, 4:3 Letter Box, and
16:9 Wide Screen.
Default
Use to restore the portable DVD stereo system to
it’s original settings.
Exit Setup
Choose to exit the setup menu.
Language Setup
OSD Language
Choose to adjust the language of the on-screen
display.
Audio Language
Choose to cycle through the available audio
languages for the loaded DVD.
Subtitle Language
Choose to cycle through the available subtitle
languages for the loaded DVD.
Menu Language
Choose to cycle through the available menu
languages for the loaded DVD.
Exit Setup
Choose to exit the setup menu.
Video Setup
Adjust the brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation
of the display.
Exit Setup
Choose to exit the setup menu.
Speaker Setup
Downmix
Choose between LT/RT or Stereo.
Exit Setup
Choose to exit the setup menu.
Audio Setup
Audio Output
Choose between SPDIF/OFF, SPDIF/RAW, or
SPDIF/PCM.
Exit Setup
Choose to exit the setup menu.
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COMPANY INFORMATION
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Contact Information
Phone: 1-888-999-4215
Email: prodinfo@gpx.com
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