Polaroid DHM-0100 Operating Manual
Progressive Scan DVD Player
DHM-0100
Operation Manual
20050228
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The ventillation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH ANY EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE PLUG CAN BE FULLY INSERTED
WITHOUT EXPOSING ANY PARTS OF THE BLADES.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lighting 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 shock to persons.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE, REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
IMPORTANT
Since CD circuitry may cause interference with other radio tuners nearby, switch this player off
when not in use or move it away from an affected radio tuner.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
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.
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
these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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:
• Increase the separation between the equipment and player.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the player is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
SAFETY CERTIFICATION
This CD player is made and tested to meet safety standards of the FCC, requirements and
compliance with safety performance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
and also with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are,
however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used near water – for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
etc.
6. Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, ex-
cessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination
to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a
bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in builtin installation, such as a book case or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.
9. Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources — The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization — The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding
or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of this plug
to the widle slot, fully insert. Do not use this (polarized) plug with an
extension cord, receptable or other outlet unless the blades can be fully
inserted to prevent blade exposure.
12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
13. Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Power Lines — An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
15. Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service — the appliance should be serviced by qualified service per-
sonnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in per-
formance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in
the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Read before operating equipment
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Getting Started
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instruc-
tions completely and keep this manual for future reference.
Dear customers :
May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this DVD Player.
We strongly recommend that you carefully study the operating instructions before operat-
ing the unit.
Main Features
• Front loading DVD / MP3 / CD player.
• Built-in Dolby Digital.
Standards
Video : NTSC
Audio : PCM (48 or 96 kHz), 2 Channel MPEG layer 2, Dolby AC-3 & dts line out
Features of audio specifications
DOLBY Digital 2 ch decoding output.
–
– DTS for Digital (Coaxial) output
– Linear PCM output.
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.
In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that
the user switch the connection to the “STANDARD DEFINITION” output. If there
are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p
DVD player, please contact our customer service center.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Marcrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Getting Started
Disc types
Audio &
Video
Audio
Disc size 12cm
single side, single layer / single side, double layer
PAL and NTSC DVD disc
Playback time 135min / 240min max.
Disc size 12cm / 8cm
CD disc
Playback time 74min/20min max.
MP3
* Player is CD-R, CD-RW compatible.
Note: Not all CD-R, CD-RW Discs are compatible with this player.
Region Management Information
This DVD Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management
Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on the DVD
disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD Player, this DVD player cannot play that disc.
This Region number of this DVD player is
Disc manintenace
– Before playback, wipe the disc from the center hole toward the outer edge with a clean
cloth.
– Never use benzine, thinner, cleaning fluid, static electricity prevention liquids or any
other solvent.
Note : Dirty discs may cause bad picture.
Audio
From the center to the edge
MP3 format disc
Correct
.
Incorrect
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Safety precautions
Warning
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet, refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Warning
Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs,
sinks, etc. If liquids are spilt into the unit,
serious damage could occur.
Warning
Do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.
Warning
Do not block ventilation holes of the unit so
that air can circulate freely,
Attention
If smoke, odour or excessive noise are emitted from the unit, turn off the power and disconnect the AC power cord.
Attention
Touching the unit during a thunderstorm is
dangerous.
Attention
When left unused for a long period of time,
the unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
Attention
Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the AC
power cord before cleaning the unit surface. If the
surface is dirty, wipe clean with a cloth which has
been dipped in a weak soap and water solution and
wrung out thoroughly, and then wipe again with a
dry cloth.
Note: This unit is a class 1 laser product and uses a visible laser beam which could
cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed. Be sure to operate it correctly as
instructed.
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Front Panel Control
1. Disc Tray
2. Power Indicator
3. Open/Close Button
4. Play / Pause Button
Rear Panel Control
1. AC Power Cord
2. Y/Pb. Cb/Pr. Cr output
3. Video output (composite)
5. Stop Button
6. Remote Sensor
7. Power ON/OFF
4. Analog Audio output
5. Digital Audio output (coaxial)
6. S-Video output
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