Polaroid ADS-1000 User Manual

Portable DVD Player Docking

Station

ADS-1000

Operation Manual

20050324

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instruction--------------------------------------------

FCC Notice-------------------------------------------------------------------

Characteristic Features --------------------------------------------------

Front View -------------------------------------------------------------------

Rear Panel & Side Panel----------------------------------------------------

Display Panel-----------------------------------------------------------------

Remote Control -----------------------------------------------------------

Attaching & Detaching Portable DVD player----------------------

System Connections-----------------------------------------------------------

TV Function ---------------------------------------------------------------------

AV Function ---------------------------------------------------------------------

Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------

Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------

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Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USE-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OF MOISTURE.

POWER SUPPLY: Connect the supplied adapter to the back of the Docking Station in the slot marked “DC

9.5V IN”. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to an AC100-240V outlet. If you have difficulty inserting the plug, turn it over and reinsert it, if the unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect the plug from the outlet.

NOTE:

Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all the connections have been made.

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to service manual for servicing instructions.

The lightning flash 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 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.

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Important Safety Instructions

Note:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well ventilated conditions around the product. Do not put product on bed, sofa or anything that blocks ventilation. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regenerators, 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 is 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 the 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.

15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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FCC Notice

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 nergy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no gruarantee 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.

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Characteristic Features

The Docking Station is designed for connecting to a compatible portable DVD player. It features an electrical connection interface that enables the portable DVD to effectively serve as a desktop DVD. It is integrated with connectors for peripheral devices to eliminate complicated connections and save valuable space around the unit. With the Docking Station, you can enjoy the expansion possibilities of desktop DVD with the portability of a portable DVD.

Multiple Mode

z DVD z TV z External Audio & Video mode

AV Input & AV Output

A/V input and output extend the connections for a portable DVD player.

Switching Power Adapter

Automatically adapts to the voltage required.

TV Functions

z Clear TV signal reception. z Search for TV channels automatically. z Automatically memorize the channels.

Clock Function

Displays the time even if in stand-by mode or if there is no DVD player attached. Timer will turn the docking station and attached DVD player on and off at desired times.

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Front View

Front Panel Drawing

1. Display panel Displays the time and

status.

2. Remote Sensor Receives remote

control signal for operation.

3. Power Indicator

4. SOURCE button Press to shift

among DVD, TV, AV1 and AV2 mode.

5. Menu: Press to adjust the Picture

standard, including Brightness, Contrast, Color, Language, or Reset all items.

6. ▲/▼ direction button Press to select

items in the setup menu. Press to select channels in TV mode. Press to adjust the value when setting the time on the display panel.

7. ◄/►direction buttons Press to

select items in the setup menu and to adjust the volume level. Press to adjust the value in the picture setup menu.

8. CLOCK button Press once to display

the time on the display panel. In standby status, the time is still displayed on the

panel. Press it again to set the time on the display panel. Use the buttons to select the editing position of hour or minute, and then use the  buttons to adjust the value of the hour or minute upward and downward.

9. SET button Press to enter and exit from the timer setup menu. In STANDBY

mode, press this button to setup the alarm clock.

10.POWER button Press to enter or exit

the STANDBY mode.

11.Spring Tab: Used to spring the

portable DVD player up when it is

removed. (See page13)

12.Fixing hooks: Fix the portable DVD

player on the Docking Station. (See

page11)

13.Docking jack: For connection with a

portable DVD player.

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