Polaroid DHX-202 User Manual

Progressive Scan DVD Player DHX-202
20051104
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO RESENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT.
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 shock to persons.
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 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 acompanying the appliance.
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 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 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 are 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 apparatusf has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on apparatus.
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Important Safeguards and Precautions
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Power cord protection
To avoid the unit from malfunctioning, and to protect against elec­tric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following:
Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC
power cord.
Keep the AC power cord away from any heating appliances.
Never put any heavy objects on the AC power cord.
Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in
any way.
Location and handling
Air vents are provided in the cabinet to prevent the tempera-
ture inside the unit from rising to dangerous levels. Do not place this unit in closed spaces, cover it, or otherwise block the vents.
Do not place this unit in direct sunlight or near heat sources.
Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects.
Do not insert or drop anything into this unit through the air vents
as this could cause serious damage, possibly resulting in fire.
Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on
this unit. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug this unit immediately and contact the service center immedi­ately.
Do not remove the cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet
could result in electric shock or damage the unit.
Do not use the unit in a car.
Nonuse periods
When the unit is not being used, make sure to keep the unit
turned off.
When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be
unplugged from the household AC outlet.
Disc tray
Do not put any foreign objects on or in the disc tray.
Do not push down on or place your fingers or hand in the disc
tray.
Stacking
Place the unit in a horizontal position and do not place anything
heavy on top of it.
Copyright
Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country.
Copy protection
This DVD player supports Macrovision copy protection. On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Recommended measures for optimum picture excel­lence
This unit is a precision device that is constructed using extremely accurate technology. Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can impair the image quality. At the worst, neither video nor audio will be played back. To obtain optimum picture quality, the player should be checked (cleaning and replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note that this period varies depending on the envi­ronment (temperature, humidity, dust, etc..) in which the player is used.
Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.
CAUTION
"VENTILATION SHOULD NOT BE IMPEDED BY COVERING THE VENTILA TION OPENINGS WITH ITEMS SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, ETC."
"NO OPEN FLAME SOURCES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE APP ARATUS."
"DO NOT EXPOSE THE APP ARATUS TO MOISTURE, LIQUID, OR SPLASHING OF LIQUIDS. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ON THE APP ARATUS."
Condensation
Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following conditions:
Immediately after a heater has been turned on near the unit.
In a steamy or very humid room.
When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a
warm one.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. If this happens, remove power and place the unit at a well ventilated area and let the moisture to evaporate before using the unit again.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT marking is located on the rear
panel.
This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure
contiued safety, do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
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General Information
Table of Contents
Features .........................................................................................................................................................................................5
DVD region code ............................................................................................................................................................................5
Discs that can be playbacked..........................................................................................................................................................5
Glossary of disc terms ...................................................................................................................................................................5
Conventions about this manual .......................................................................................................................................................5
Notes on disc..................................................................................................................................................................................6
Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Installing batteries in the remote control .........................................................................................................................................6
Location of Controls
Front panel......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Back panel ......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Remote control..................................................................................................................................................................................8
Connections
Connecting your DVD player to your TV ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Basic Setup
Setup menu.....................................................................................................................................................................................10
System setup..................................................................................................................................................................................10-11
Language setup..............................................................................................................................................................................11-12
Audio setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................12
Video setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................13
Playing Discs
General operation ...........................................................................................................................................................................14
Basic playback ...............................................................................................................................................................................14
Playing MP3/JPEG picture discs......................................................................................................................................................14
Using the menu for DVD.................................................................................................................................................................15
Checking the information ................................................................................................................................................................15
Program play ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Special Functions
Angle selection.................................................................................................................................................................................17
Picture zooming ..............................................................................................................................................................................17
Selecting subtitle language .............................................................................................................................................................17
Selecting audio language................................................................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................18
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................19
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Features
General Information
Glossary of disc terms
• 2 channel audio out.
• Compatible with DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, MP3, CD-R, CD-RW, JPEG.
• OSD menu display.
• Full function remote control.
DVD region code
DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the region (printed on the rear panel). If the region number does not match the region number in your DVD player, you will not be able to play the disc. If you try to play the DVD, the message WRONG REGION will appear on the OSD.
The region number for this DVD player is 1.
Discs that can be playbcked
DVD discs
Multi-titles. Titles may be subdi­vided into chapters.
Audio CDs and MP3
Discs are divided into tracks.
Note
You cannot play illegally produced discs.
You cannot play scratched discs.
You cannot play disc that are dusty, soiled or marked with
fingerprints.
Title (DVD)
The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc.., for a picture piece on a video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on and audio software. Each title is as­signed a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.
Chapter (DVD)
Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is as­signed a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.
Conventions about this manual
Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the system.
You can also use the controls on the remote control if they have the same or similar names as those on the system.
The types of functions and operations that can be used for a
particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In some cases, these functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this Owner’s Manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the screen. This Owner’s Manual only covers basic disc operations.
For some operations, “INVALID KEY” may appear on the screen.
This indicates that the operation described in this Operations Manual is not permitted for the current disc.
The drawings about the TV screen and front panel display used
in this Owenr’s Manual are purely for the purposes of explana­tion, the actual displays may differ slightly from what is shown here.
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General Information(continued)
Notes on disc
Disc handling precautions
To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch
the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as
hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as a considerable rise in temperature will adversely affect the disc.
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
implements.
Be careful not to drop, bend, or crack the disc.
Accessories
Check that you have the following items:
Remote Control x1
Owner’s Manual x1
Warranty Card x1
Installing batteries in the remote control
1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote.
2. Insert two AAA batteries, making sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
3. Replace the battery cover.
You can control the system using the supplied remote. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel of this system.
Disc cleaning precautions
Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc
from the center outward.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially avail-
able cleaners or antistatic spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Disc playing precautions
Do not place more than one disc in the disc tray at a time.
Do not place the disc wrong side up in the tray.
Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not placed
properly in the tray.
If remote doesn’t operate properly: Check the polarity (+,-) of the batteries (Dry-Cell).
Check if the batteries are drained.
Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.
Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.
Note:
Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
Do not use a new battery with an old one, always replace the
batteries at the same time using fresh, new batteries.
Do not drop any foreign objects into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses, doing so may cause the remote to malfunction.
If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid any possible damage from battery leakage and erosion.
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Location of Controls
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Front panel
1. POWER Button : Press to switch between power on and standby mode.
2. EJECT Button : Press to open or close the disc tray.
3. PREV 9 Button : Press to skip to the previous track (only during playback).
4. STOP < Button : Press to stop playback.
5. NEXT : Button : Press to skip to the next track (only during playback).
6. PLAY/PAUSE Button : Press to start or pause disc playback.
Back panel
COAXIAL
1. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Pr/Cr, Pb/Cb, Y) Jacks : Connect to the Pr/Pb/Y input of TV.
2. COAXIAL OUT Jack : Connect to coaxial audio input of a digital audio equipment.
3. AUDIO OUT( L/R) Jack : Connect to a TV set or stereo receiver.
4. S-VIDEO OUT Jack : Connect to the S-video input of a TV.
5. VIDEO OUT Jack: Connect to video input of a TV.
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Remote control
Location of Controls (continued)
1. POWER: Switch the device to ON or STANDBY.
2. NUMERICAL KEYS: Press to select the items or settings dierectly.
3. ANGLE: Press to access various camera angles on the DVD if the DVD has multiple angle video.
4. ZOOM: Press to enlarge or reduce the picture.
5. A-B: Press to specify a section and plays it repeatedly.
6. PBC/MENU: Press to display the root menu when playing a DVD.
7. SETUP: Press to enter into the SETUP menu.
8. SLOW: In disc mode, press to play in slow motion.
9. PREW: In disc mode, press to skip to previous chapter or track.
10. NEXT: In disc mode, press to skip to next chapter or track.
11. AUDIO: Press to change the audio channels of a DVD.
12. PLAY: Press to start the playback.
13. STOP: Press to stop the playback.
14. OPEN/CLOSE : Press to open or close the disc tray.
15. MUTE: Press to turn off the sound immediately, and press again to restore the sound.
16. PROG: Press to program the tracks based on your own order.
17. DISPLAY: Press to show the information about the currently playing disc.
18. REPEAT: Press to repeat a title, a chapter, a song or all songs on the disc.
19. TITLE/RETURE: In DVD mode, press to display the title menu.
20. DIRECTION KEYS: Press to select the item you want.
21. OK: Press to enter a command or confirm a selection.
22. STEP: Press to view playback frame by frame.
23. FWD : In disc mode, press to fast forward the disc.
24. REV: In disc mode, press to fast reverse the disc.
25. SUBTITLE: Press to access various subtitle language in DVD.
26. PAUSE : Press to pause the playback.
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Connections
Connections
IMPORTANT!
Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure
*
that all the other connections have been made.
Never make or change any connections with the power
*
switched on.
Connecting your DVD player to your TV
* Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack to the S-Video input jack on the TV using an S-Video cable.
* Connect the VIDEO OUT jack to the Video input jack on the TV using a video cable. * Use the audio cables to connect the AUDIO OUT jacks to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, CD or TAPE recorder. * Use the coaxial cables to connect the COAXIAL jack to correspond to receive a digital signal. Use the component cables to connect the COMPONENT jacks to get the best picture quality.
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Basic Setup
SYSTEM SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP
SETUP MENU
SYSTEM SETUP
In top menu move the highlight to Setup menu to set below settings desired.
SYSTEM SETUP
LANGUAGE SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE
TV SYSTEM TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER
DEFAULT
EXIT SETUP
4:3 PS
4:3 LB 16:9
SYSTEM SETUP
The system setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. If the preferred options selected are not available on a disc, then the disc’s default settings will be used.
1. Press SETUP on remote control.
2. Use to select the item you want.
3. Press OK to confirm the selection.
4. To exit the setup, press SETUP again.
This page includes:
TV SYSTEM
TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER
DEFAULT
TV SYSTEM
You can setup the color system of this unit to match your connected TV set. If the color system of this unit is different from that of the TV set, the images will not be displayed normally on the
screen.
TO SET PRESS TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
4:3 PS
THEN OK
If you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is not
formatted for widescreen viewing, use this setting. A wide picture is displayed on the whole TV screen with a portion
automatically cut off.
4:3 LB
If you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is formatted for
widescreen viewing, use this setting. Wide bands will be displayed on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen.
16:9
If you have a widescreen TV set, use this setting (you must also set your widescreen TV to Full size).
SCREEN SAVER
The default setting for the SCREEN SAVER is ON. The screen saver image appears when you leave the system in stop mode for about 5 minutes.
TO SET PRESS TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
TV SYSTEM
TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER
DEFAULT
EXIT SETUP
NTSC
PAL
AUTO
THEN OK
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TV SYSTEM TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER
DEFAULT EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
ON
OFF
THEN OK
/
/
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Basic Setup(continued)
SYSTEM SETUP
SCREEN SAVER
LANGUAGE SETUP
ENGLISH
JAPANESE
PORTUGUESE
LANGUAGE SETUP
DEFAULT
If you select this function, all of the functions will restore to the original settings.
TV SYSTEM
TV TYPE
DEFAULT
EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
RESTORE
THEN OK
LANGUAGE SETUP
1. Press SETUP on the remote control.
2. Use to select item you want.
3. Press OK to confirm the selection.
4. To exit the setup, press SETUP again. This section includes:
OSD LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANG
SUBTITLE LANG
MENU LANG
AUDIO LANG, MENU LANG
This function allows you to select the desired language. It includes:
ENGLISH
PORTUGUESE
GERMAN
The default setting is ENGLISH.
OSD LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANG SUBTITLE LANG MENU LANG
EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS THEN OK TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
FRENCH SPANISH
GERMAN
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
SPANISH
FRENCH
OSD LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANG SUBTITLE LANG
MENU LANG
EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS THEN OK TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
ENGLISH
SPANISH
FRENCH
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Basic Setup(continued)
AUDIO SETUP
DIGITAL OUT
DOWN SAMPLE
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
LANGUAGE SETUP
OFF
SUBTITLE LANG
This function allows you to select the desired language. It includes:
ENGLISH
JAPANESE
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
GERMAN OFF
The default setting is OFF.
DOWN SAMPLE
TO SET PRESS TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
DIGITAL OUT
DOWN SAMPLE
DOWNMIX
EXIT SETUP
48K
96K
THEN OK
OSD LANGUAGE AUDIO LANG SUBTITLE LANG MENU LANG
EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS THEN OK TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
1. Press SETUP on the remote control.
2. Use to select the item you want.
3. Press OK to confirm the selection.
4. To exit the setup, press SETUP again. This section includes: DIGITAL OUT
DOWN SAMPLE
DOWNMIX
DIGITAL OUT
ENGLISH
JAPANESE
FRENCH SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
GERMAN
DOWN MIX
To play a DVD disc recorded with surround multi-channel audio correctly. Select the appropriate setting according to your audio system.
AUDIO SETUP
DIGITAL OUT DOWN SAMPLE DOWNMIX
EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
LT/RT
When the disc you played has PRO LOGIC stereo function, you can select this.
LT/RT
STEREO
VSS
THEN OK
The default setting is RAW.
TO SET PRESS
DOWNMIX
EXIT SETUP
RAW
PCM
THEN OK
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STEREO
2-channel stereo output, for stereo listening through the analog left and right outputs.
VSS
2-channel virtual surround outputs.
Note: Depending on the disc, the actual outputs may not match your selection.
Basic Setup(continued)
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TO SET PRESS
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
VIDEO SETUP
ENABLE PROGRESSIVE
ENSURE YOUR TV SUPPORT PSCAN
NO
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
NO
VIDEO SETUP
1. Press SETUP on the remote control.
2. Use to select item you want.
3. Press OK to confirm the selection.
4. To exit the setup, press SETUP again.
This section includes:
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
HUE
SATURATION
VIDEO OUT
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, SATURATION
VIDEO SETUP
BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST HUE
SATURATION VIDEO OUT
EXIT SETUP
VIDEO OUT
YUV
S-VIDEO
P-SCAN
P-SCAN
VIDEO SETUP
YUV
S-VIDEO
P-SCAN
THEN OK
12 10
8 6
4 2 0
The default setting for the P-SCAN is OFF. If you set it ON and your TV support this function then it will appear as follows.
BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST
TO SET PRESS TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
THEN OK
The BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, and SATURATION are the same User Interface. The default setting for the BRIGHTNESS and the CONTRAST is 6; the default setting for SATURATION is 0.
HUE The default setting is 0.
VIDEO SETUP
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
HUE SATURATION VIDEO OUT
EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
THEN OK
IF TV DISPLAY IS ABNORMAL PLEASE WAIT 8 SECONDS
FOR RECOVER
OK
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
If you select OK, it will appear as below.
VIDEO SETUP
BRIGHTNESS
+6 +4
+2
0
-2
-4
-6
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
CONTRAST
PROGRESSIVE SCAN
YOUR PROGRESSIVE IS ON PSAN DO YOU WANT TO KEEP THE
CURRENT SETTING
PLEASE WAIT 8S
OK
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General operation
Playing Discs
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06 . - - - - - - 15
07 . - - - - - - 16
08 . - - - - - - 17
09 . - - - - - - 18
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1 After all the connections are properly completed, plug the AC
power cord of the player to an appropriate wall outlet.
2 Press POWER to turn ON the main power.
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control or EJECT on the front
panel to open the disc tray, press again to close the disc tray.
Repeat
1. For DVD discs
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following:
REP : [ OFF ]
REP : [ CHAPTER ]
REP: [ TITLE ]
4 Press MUTE to shut off the sound. To restore the volume, press
MUTE again.
Basic playback
Start playback
Press PLAY to start playback, to pause playback, press PAUSE ll.
Note
Some discs will start playing automatically, and others will display
the menu on the TV screen. use the / / / buttons to select the track, or press the number keys (0/10~ 9,10+) ) to go to the desired track/chapter.
Stop playback
Press STOP .
Skip to another track/chapter
Press l / l repeatedly during playback to skip to the next or
previous track/chapter.
Fast search 1 Press and hold / for more than 1 second to fast reverse
or fast forward.
• For DVD/MP3/CD discs
FF (fast forward) : FF x2, FF x4, FF x8, FF x20. FR (fast reverse) : FR x2, FR x4, FR x8, FR x20.
2 To resume normal play, press PLAY .
Press SLOW to play the currently playing disc in slow motion.
• For DVD discs
Press it repeatedly to select the slow motion speed: SF (slow forward) : SF 1/2, SF 1/4, SF 1/6, PLAY
REP: [ REP ALL]
2. For CD discs
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following.
REP : [ OFF ]
REP : [ REP 1 ]
REP: [ REP ALL]
3. For MP3 discs
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following.
REP : [ OFF ]
REP : [ REP 1 ]
REP: [REP DIR ]
REP: [ REP ALL]
Playing MP3/JPEG picture discs
1. Load an MP3/JPEG disc.
2. Playback should start automatically, if it does not, then press the PLAY button to start playback.
3. Press l / l to select the previous or next track.
4. While in stop mode , press / / / button to select a desired album title , then press the PLAY button to start playback.
5. To stop playback , press STOP .
[ \ ] - - - - - - 10 . JPG
01 . - - - - - - 10
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Playing Discs(continued)
CD TRK 1/16 00:00:35
Using the menu for DVD
1 Press PBC/MENU while playing a DVD disc.
The TITLE MENU will appear on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2 Use the / / / buttons to select the title (or chapter) you
want to play. Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons (0/
10~9,10+ ) to select the title (or chapter).
3 Press OK to start playback.
4 To change other items, repeat Step 1 ~ 2.
Note:
Depending on the DVD disc, you may not be able to select the
title or chapter.
Depending on the DVD disc, a title menu may simply be called a menu or root menu in the instructions supplied with the disc.
For some DVD discs, when you press the PBC/MENU button, the playback will restart from the beginning of the disc.
Checking the information
When playing back a CD
1
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to show the following
(for reference only):
X
CD TRK 1/16 C- 00:01:35
CD TRK 1/16 T 00:00:35
CD TRK 1/16 T- 00:10:35
X
X
X
2 Press DISPLAY again, the information will disappear.
You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of the titles or chapters or tracks or time, using the display function. The information you want will appear on the TV screen.
When playing a DVD
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to show the following
(for reference only):
DVD TT 1/16 CH 1/1 00:00:35
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1/2 ENG D 5.1CH OFF OFF
DVD TT 1/16 CH 1/1 C -00:01:35
DVD TT 1/16 CH 1/1 T 00:10:35
DVD TT 1/16 CH 1/1 T -01:00:35
2 Press DISPLAY again, and the information will disappear.
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Playing Discs(continued)
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Program play
You can play the contents of the disc in a specific order by program­ming the order of the tracks to be played.
1 While playback is stopped, select or press PROG to enter the
program mode.
2 Use the number buttons (0/10 ~ 9,10+) to input the track numbers
in the order you want.
3 Repeat step 2 to store other tracks.
4 To start program play, press PLAY .
5 To stop playback, press once.
6 To cancel the program, press CLEAR on the display image again.
For DVD disc
T C
1
1 2
3
4
For CD disc
121
3
4
T C
5
6 7 8
PLAY
5
6 7 8
10
11
12
CLEAR
9
10
11
12
PLAY CLEAR
13 14 15
16
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Special Functions
Angle selection
Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot simulta­neously from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scenes can viewed from each of the different angles.
Picture zooming
This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV screen and to pan through the enlarged image.
1 Press ZOOM repeatedly to select a zoom factor as below:
ZOOM 2
1 Press the ANGLE button to change the scenes from one angle to
other angle(s). For example: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4.
ZOOM 3
ZOOM 4
ZOOM 1/2
ZOOM: OFF
2 To pan though the enlarged image, press / / / buttons to
move the zoomed picture left, right, up or down.
Selecting subtitle language
This function can only be used for DVD disc recorded with multi­subtitle language. Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a desired language.
Note
The first pressing shows the current selection. Subsequent
pressing toggles to the next subtitle setting.
During some scenes, the subtitles may not appear immediately
after you turn them on.
Selecting audio language
Depending on some DVD discs, you may be able to change the audio format (including audio coding type, number of channels recorded and audio language) using AUDIO button.
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If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the
Troubleshooting
system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the prob­lem. Should any problem persist, please call tech support listed on the warranty.
No power
Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet?
One of the safety mechanisms may be operating. In this event,
unplug the player from the power outlet briefly and then plug it in again.
No picture
Check that the system’s cables are connected securely.
The video connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new
one.
Make sure you connect the system to the video input connector
on your TV.
Make sure you turn on the TV.
Make sure you select the video input on the TV so that you can
view the pictures from this system.
The picture quality is low
Clean the disc.
If video from this system has to go through your VCR to get to
your TV, the copy-protection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems after checking your connections, please try connecting your DVD system directly to your TVs S-Video input, if your TV is equipped with this input.
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you set TV TYPE in the SETUP menu when you play a wide picture.
The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD disc.
If you connect the system with the S-Video cable, connect
directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may not be able to change the aspect ratio.
Depending on the TV, you may not be able to change the
aspect ratio.
External noise is heard
Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer
or motor.
Move your TV away from the audio components.
The plugs and jacks may be dirty. Wipe them with a cloth
slightly dampened with alcohol.
Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play CD
Set the Audio mode to STEREO in the SETUP menu.
Make sure you connect the system cables appropriately.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital sound track
Depending on the DVD disc, the output signal may not be the
entire 5.1 channel but may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital format.
The language for the subtitles cannot be changed when you play a DVD
Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD.
Changing the language for the subtitles may be prohibited on
the DVD.
The subtitles cannot be turned off when you play a DVD
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the
subtitles off.
The angles cannot be changed when you play a DVD
Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD.
Make sure to change the angles when the angle mark appears
on the TV screen.
Changing the angles may be prohibited on the DVD.
The system does not operate properly
Static electricity, etc., may affect the system’s operation.
Press the POWER button to turn the unit off, wait one minute, then press again to turn the unit back on.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.
The system is in pause mode, in slow-motion play mode, or
fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press to return to
normal play mode.
Make sure that the audio cable is connected securely.
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Specifications
DVD section
Laser type ............................................................................. Semiconductor laser, Wavelength 650 nm
Signal system ....................................................................... PAL625/50,NTSC525/60
Video output level .................................................................. 1 Vp-p (75 ohm)
Video Y output level ............................................................... 714 Vp-p (75 ohm)
Video C output level .............................................................. 286 mVp-p (75 ohm)
Digital output ......................................................................... Coaxial
Video signal
Horizontal resolution: ............................................................ 480lines
S/N ratio: ................................................................................ 60dB
Audio signal
Audio frequency response .................................................... DVD (PCM)20 Hz - 22 kHz (+/-1.0 dB)
CD 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+/-1.0dB)
S/N ratio ................................................................................. 80dB
Dynamic range:..................................................................... DVD(PCM): 85dB
CD: 85dB
Audio L/R : ............................................................................. 2V 1K Hz 0dB
Distortion ............................................................................... 0.1%
General
Power supply ........................................................................ 120V~60Hz
Power consumption ............................................................. 15W
*Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
For service, support and warranty information, visit www.polaroid.com or in the US call 1-866-289-
“Polaroid” and "Polaroid and Pixel" are registered trademarks of the Polaroid Corporation.
5168, in Canada call 1-866-301-7922 and in Mexico call 01-800-400-2443.
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