Polaroid DHX-202 User Manual

Progressive Scan DVD Player DHX-202

20051104

WARNING

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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.

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TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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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.

Important Safeguards and Precautions

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.

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.

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The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT marking is located on the rear

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panel.

This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure

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contiued safety, do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.

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

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

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Multi-titles. Titles may be subdivided into chapters.

Audio CDs and MP3

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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.

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

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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).

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Check if the batteries are drained.

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Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.

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Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.

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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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