Polaroid DVR-0900 User Manual

DVD Player / Recorder

Operation Manual

DVR-0900

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions 4 About this manual This player supports the following Media Formats Important Note Copyright Information Regional Management Information Features Before you Switch On Place in Position Condensation Handling Disk’s Cleaning a Disk Using the Remote Control Elements of Operation Front Panel Display Panel Rear Panel Quick Setup Guide The Remote Control Handset Connections Connecting to a TV Analog Audio Connections Digital Audio Connections Satellite Connections Cable Connections with Converter Box Cable Connections without Converter Box Connecting to Audio/Video Sources Connecting to the TV Tuner The DVR Setup Menu Initial Configuration Auto-Channel Scan Setting the Clock TV/Media Playback Display Picture Mode Resolution Video Output Speaker Setup (Stereo Mode) Speaker Setup (Multi-Channel Mode) Audio Setup Digital Out Setup Dynamic Compression Setup Dolby Prologic Setup Starting the Recording Session Recording Quality Auto Chapter Recording Functions One Touch Recording Quick Recording My Record List Disc Play Operations Basic Disc Play Options Formatting a Disc Erasing a Disc Finalizing a Disc Renaming Renaming/Deleting a Title

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Disc Playback Playing Back a Disc Angle Mark Language Selection Pausing Playback Fast Forward/Reverse Playback (×2 - ×8 Normal Speed) Stop Playback Using the Trick Modes Slow Motion Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Slow Motion Step Frame-By-Frame Repeat a Segment Between Points A and B Zoom In/Out Resuming Playback from the Same Location Locating a specific Title or Chapter Repeating a Chapter or Track Zooming Function and Shift Point Function CD Playback MP3-CD Playback Viewing JPEG Pictures Previewing Contents Zooming a JPEG Panning Around a JPEG Rotating a JPEG Special Features Helpful Hints Technical Specifications Frequently Asked Questions Glossary

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Important Safety Instructions

Thank you for purchasing this Polaroid DVD player/recorder. We strongly recommend that you carefully study the Operation Manual before attempting to operate the recorder and that you note the listed precautions. After you have finished reading these instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference.

y Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the equipment is

operated.

y Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. y Heed all warnings. All warnings on the equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. y Follow all instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed. y Do not use this unit near water including bathtub, sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or swimming pool. y Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use

a damp cloth on the exterior cabinet only.

y Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of

the unit, and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit should never be placed in a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.

y Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produces heat.

y This unit is equipped with a polarized 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 plug provided doesn’t fit in your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Removal of the polarized plug will diminish the plugs level of safety.

y Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and

the point where they exit from the product.

y Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. y Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

y To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,

unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

y Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. y If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is

grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

y Refer all servicing to qualified service person. Servicing is required when the product 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 product, exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

y Apparatus shouldn’t be exposed to dripping or splashing. Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should

not be placed on the apparatus.

y Do not use cracked, deformed, or repaired disks in the unit. These disks are easily broken and may cause

serious personal injury and product malfunction.

The lighting flash with arrowhead

symbol within a triangle alerts the

user to “dangerous voltage” which

could cause electric shock.

The exclamation point within a

triangle indicates to the user to

read important operating and

maintenance instructions in the

manual.

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About this manual

The operation described here mainly refers to the use of the remote control handset (R/C). Buttons with same or similar marking at the main unit have the same function like those of the R/C.

Safety Precautions

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD player to rain or moisture. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back, no user serviceable parts inside.

CAUTION:

This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedure other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open cover to view it, do not repair it yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When this recorder is plugged to the wall outlet, do not place your eyes close to the opening or the disc tray and other openings to look into the inside of this recorder.

This player supports the following Media Formats:

DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD Audio, Photo CD, DVD+RW, DVD+R, MP3

Important Note:

This unit plays CD-R, CD-RW and MP3 disks, although CD-R and CD-RW media will not be indicated in the display. Due to the variety of disk types, recording computers, operating systems and burning software we cannot guarantee that every CD-R or CD-RW is playable.

The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disk vary depending on the features of that disk. In some cases, these functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this Operation Manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the screen. This Operation Manual only covers basic disk operations.

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance, and lending of disks are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Regional Management Information:

This DVD/CD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the region management information that is recorded on a DVD disk. If the region code described on the DVD disk does not correspond to the region code of this DVD/CD player, this DVD/CD player cannot play this disk. The region code for this DVD player is “1”.

Please note for a better understanding of this manual that the program of a DVD may be divided into several “titles” (e.g. main movie, material, interviews etc.). Each of these titles can be divided into “chapters”. The program of audio CD’s is divided into “tracks”. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Features

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for buying this Polaroid DVD Recorder. We hope you enjoy this quality unit with its fantastic features and easy playback/recording operation. With it, you can watch DVDs, music disks, or watch TV shows from external source devices. The most outstanding feature that attracts you perhaps is that you can record these shows to DVD+RW or DVD+R disks in various ways, as you like.

GUIDE

The product provides customers a friendly GUIDE, which is very useful for you to understand and enjoy all functions the product provides:

 Record Function

• Built-in TV tuner lets you record from TV, audio, video onto DVD+R/RW.

• There are CVBS composite video, S-video and RF Cable TV signal inputs.

NOTE: For best results, we recommend using the 4X DVD disks when recording.

 Edit/Delete Function

• Disk delete and rename.

• Title deletion – Title is actually deleted with all

header information about it.

• Automatic chapter insertion (at 4 min, 10 min, 20 min , 30 min intervals or OFF)

• Modification of title name

 Timer programming feature The following timer programming features are supported for both DVD+RW/R

 Program recording of shows – Program the

unit to record an upcoming show by selecting

channel, date, start time, end time, and

quality of recording.

 Manual Real time Clock set up

 Back-to-back recording of shows – you can

select to record two shows that have an end

time of one show coinciding with the start

time of another show.

Let you enter a multi-digit codes used in TV Guide show publication for fast and easy recording.

DVD Functions  High Resolution

Adopt an MPEG2 decoding format to achieve horizontal resolution of more than 500 lines.

 Superior sound

Built-in Dolby Digital decoder to output digital audio signal to reproduce high quality sound effects.

 Special Function

Supports multi-angle and multi-language playback for enjoying unique video features.

 Video Output

Standard Video, S-Video and Component Video output.

 Audio Output

2CH and 5.1CH analog audio output, optical and coaxial digital audio output can be connected to any amplifiers.

 Screen

Supports 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios.

 Zoom Function

If desired, the picture can be enlarged to further enhance your enjoyment.

 All Playback Functions

Fast forward and rewind, slow playback, step playback, repeat playback and program playback.

 Search By Time

Search for scenes by time; ideal for finding your favorite scenes.

 Last Memory Playback

Continue playing from the last point you stopped.

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Before You Switch On

Place in Position

Choose a location with sufficient air circulation to prevent overheating. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources. The product must be positioned horizontally. Do not put any heavy objects on the housing. Protect the laser unit against dust and if necessary, use a cleansing disk. Be sure to follow the operating instructions.

Condensation

Condensation may cause the laser lens to malfunction. For example: quickly bringing the unit from a cold environment to a warm environment or using the player in humid environments can cause condensation.

¾ When moving the unit from a cold

environment to a warm environment, take the disk out of the unit and wait for about an hour, until the unit has warmed.

¾ Do not use this unit in high humidity

environments.

Handling Disk’s

Touching the shiny surface of disks can leave dirt, oils or scratches. Always handle the disc from its label side. Putting stickers or adhesive labels on the disk can lead to an imbalance in the disk and can cause a malfunction.

Do not expose disks to direct sunlight or other heat sources. Do not use any specially shaped discs. Do not use significantly warped or cracked discs. Do not drop or bend discs. Do not write on discs using markers or ball-point pens. Do not place stickers or labels on discs. Do not put two or more discs in the disc tray. Please store the disks only in their casing.

Cleaning a Disk

Clean disks with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of cleaning agent, liquid or solvent. Wipe from the inside to the outer edge. Do not wipe in a circular direction.

Using the Remote Control

1. Open the battery compartment that is found on the backside of the remote.

2. Insert four batteries (1.5 V, size AAA). Make sure the polarity matches the marks inside the compartment or the remote will not work and could be damaged.

3. Put the cover back on the remote and begin using. The remote has a range of approximately 20 feet and works best when pointed directly at the DVD player (at angles up to 60° from the front of the player). Obstructions between the player and the remote (like people, pets, or plants) will diminish the remote’s effectiveness.

A WORD ABOUT BATTERIES:

• Prevent damage to your remote by removing batteries prior to storage.

• Batteries contain chemical substances. Used batteries should be disposed of at a household hazardous waste collection site.

• Never throw batteries into fire, as they could explode.

• Do not attempt to recharge a battery unless the battery specifically is marked “rechargeable.

• Keep all batteries, used or new, out of the reach of children.

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Elements of Operation - Front Panel

1. POWER button Press to turn on/off the power

2. Disk tray Use to load disk

3. SOURCE button Press to shift between Video 1, Video 2, S-Video and ANT

4. EJECT button Press to open/close the disc tray

5. VIDEO input jack (Video 2) Connection for a video output

6. L-AUDIO-R input jacks Connections for audio output

7. Remote sensor Receives the signal from the remote control

8. Display panel Indicates the current status of the unit

9. STOP button Press to stop the playback

10. PLAY/PAUSE button Press to begin playback of the inserted disk During playback press to pause the playback Press again to resume the playback

11. PREV/CH- button When playing a disc, press to go back to the preceding chapter; when watching TV press for channel down

12. NEXT/CH+ button When playing a disc, press to advance to the next chapter; when watching TV press for channel up

13. RECORD button Press to activate the record function

Display Panel

1. TV status indicator 5. Fast Forward/Rewind indicator

2. Recording indicator 6. Disk type indicators

3. Playing/Pause status indicator 7. Track/Chapter indicator

4. Repeat status indicator 8. Playing time indicator

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Rear Panel

1. ANTENNA jack 8. S-VIDEO output jack

2. VIDEO input jack (Video 1) 9. Component video output jacks

3. 2CH Audio input jacks 10. Optical Digital output jack

4. 5.1CH Audio output jacks 11. Coaxial Digital output jack

5. VIDEO output jack 12. 2ch Audio output jacks

6. TV TUNER jack 13. Power-supply cord

7. S-VIDEO input jack

Quick Setup Guide

1. Connecting to TV

See pages 13-18 in operation manual for more details.

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2. Initial Recorder Setup:

Press the SETUP button on your remote and toggle as follows:

Channel Setup Auto CH Scan

Press the SETUP button on your remote 2 times to get back to main menu.

Press the WATCH TV button to watch TV or see #3 to watch a DVD movie

3. Watch a Movie - Insert a DVD movie disk. The DVD will automatically play bringing you to the

title menu.

NOTE: The DVD Recorder has its default channel list. This function allows you to watch TV without

going through the Auto CH Scan process. From the Setup Menu go to General setup option. Use

the Factory Default function to set the unit to factory default mode.

4. Record your favorite TV shows to DVD - Insert a DVD+RW or DVD+R disk, and press the

REC button on your remote control or on the unit while watching the TV show you wish to record.* It’s

that easy! *Expect a few seconds delay when recording starts and a slight delay when recording ends.

When a blank disc or recordable disc is inserted for the first time it will take about 30 seconds to read it.

5. Copy video to DVD – Connect the Video/Audio OUT jacks on your VCR or camcorder to the

color coordinated INPUT jacks on the DVD Recorder. Insert a DVD+RW or DVD+R disk. Press the

SOURCE button on the remote to select a recording source, press the REC button when ready to

record.

DO NOT RECORD ANY DVDs until you read this!

All DVD disks are not equal! In fact, certain DVD disk manufactures have perfected video recording

media. For best results, we recommend using the following brands of DVD disks when recording:

• DVD+RW: Use Hewlett Packard®, TDK®, Memorex® or Maxell®

• DVD+R: Use Hewlett Packard®

Visit www.polaroidelectronics.com

for more product information and updates.

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The Remote Control Handset Button Functions

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REC SOURCE POWER

 

ENTER



SETUP STOP GOTO Number buttons

PS CLEAR ANGLE

ZOOM A-B REPEAT MUTE WATCH TV

DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE





TITLE STEP MENU +10 SUB-T RESUME SLOW AUDIO

VOLUME +/-

Press to start recording. Press to shift between Video 1, Video 2, S-Video and ANT. Switch between stand-by and working status. Press to search backward. Arrow select. (OSD navigation buttons) Press

/ to tune the effect of the reception.  to advance to the next channel or to go back to the preceding

Press channel. Press to confirm the selection. Press to view previously track. Press to activate the setup menu. Press to stop playback. Allows you to select the desired disk starting time, track or title. In Play DVD mode, select numbers by pressing these buttons. In TV mode, press to select channel. Press to shift between ‘Progressive’ and ‘Interlace’ mode. Press to clear the incorrect input when you edit a disc. During DVD playback, press to access various camera angles (if the DVD disk contains multiple camera angles). When a DVD is playing, press this button to activate zoom. Press to mark a segment to repeat between A and B. Press to repeat a chapter, track, title, or all content. Press to mute the audio output. During DVD playback, press the watch TV. In TV mode, press the Play button to shift to DVD mode ‘On Screen Display’ Press to open/close the disk tray. Press to search forward. Press to begin the playback. During playback press to pause disc play. Press again to resume the playback. Press to skip to the next chapter or menu. Press to display titles of the disk. Press to playback frame by frame. Press to display the disk menu on the TV screen in Play mode. Press to select track numbers more than 10. When a DVD is playing, press to select a subtitle language. During JPEG playback, press to choose the slideshow mode. Press to activate slow forward or slow rewind. Press to access various audio languages (if the DVD disk contains multiple audio languages). Press to increase or decrease the volume level.

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The Remote Control Handset

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