Polaroid PDM-1058 User Manual

10” Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player PDM-1058

User Manual

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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.

CAUTION: USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

POWER SUPPLY: Connect the supplied adapter to the side of the DVD player in the slot marked “Power 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.

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

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 accom

ersons.

the appliance.

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

CAUTION: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam.

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.

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.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well ventilated conditions around

7) 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 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 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.

Note: Do not touch the color TFT LCD screen by hand directly.

Important Safety Instructions

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.

patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection

technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other

limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Region code information

DVD players and discs are coded by region. If the region number described on the

DVD disc does not correspond to the region number of this product, this product cannot

play the disc. The region code of this unit is 1.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCT

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Visible laser radiation when open and

interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Leave all servicin

to qualified service personnel.

High-quality audio and video

Excellent sound: Dolby Digital Decoder delivers great sound.

Advanced Playing Functions

Compatibility: Compatible DVD, CD and JPEG discs, etc.

Particular Performance:

Multi-speed, fast forward, fast backward, slow playback and repeated playback.

Last Memory Playback: Memorizes the stopped playback track and continues playing the disk from this spot when the power is kept to supplied. (Only available for DVD and CD disc).

Other Special Functions

High Resolution: MPEG-2 decoding format achieves more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution.

Features

V input: External Audio, Video

input can be connected to most external AV sources. AV Outp ut: Analog audio output can be connected to external amplifier.

On-Screen Display: You can choose English, French, Spanish, etc. for the On-Screen Display language.

Search by Time: Search for a certain track of a disk by selected time.

Special Functions: Supports screen multi-angle viewing, zooming function and foul language filtering

function

Power Adapter Switch:

Automatically adapts to voltage requirements in U.S and other countries.

Accessories

Accessories List

ITEM NAME QTY

Remote Control (with battery) 1

Power Supply Cord with AC Adapter 1

Rechargeable Battery Pack 1

DC Adapter (Car Adapter) 1

Car Bag 1

Audio/Video Cable 1

Earphone 2

Headphone Splitter 1

Game Cable 1

Operation Manual 1

NOTE： Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to change without prior notice.

Important Safety Instructions

Features

Accessories

View of Front Panel

View of Side Panels

View of Bottom Panel

Revolving LCD Screen

Remote Control

System Connections

Power Supply Preparation

Rechargeable Battery

Notes on Discs

Playback Operation

System Setup

Car Bag

DVD Playback CD Playback JPEG Playback

Definition

Troubleshooting

Specifications

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View of Front Panel

1. LCD screen

2. //+ Button

: Press to select different items. : Press to pause the playback.

+: Press the Mode button and then press this button to increase the level of brightness, contrast and color.

3. //- Button : Press to select different items. : Press to stop playback. Then press the (PLAY) button to resume playback

from the stopped spot. Press this button twice to stop playback completely.

-: Press the Mode button and then press this button to decrease the level of brightness, contrast and color.

4. // Button : Press to select different items. : Press and hold it for several seconds to search backward fast.

: Press to return to the previous list/track/chapter.

5. // Button : Press to select different items.

: Press and hold it for several seconds to search forward fast. : Press to go to next list/track/chapter.

6. ENT/(PLAY) button

ENT: Press to confirm selection.

(PLAY): Press to start playback.

7. Speaker

8. Disc tray cover

When the disc is loaded gently press the cover to close it.

9. MENU Button

Press to access the DVD disc menu during playback.

10. SETUP Button

Press to access or exit the system setup menu.

11. MODE Button

Press to enter the brightness, contrast or color adjusting mode. Press and hold for several seconds to change the aspect ratio among 16:9, 4:3,

16:9 overturn and 4:3 overturn.

12. ZOOM button

Press to realize various zoom functions.

13. OPEN Switch

Push to open the disc tray cover.

14. SLOW button

Press to activate slow playback function.

15. A-B Repeat button

Press to play a section of the disc from point A to point B.

16. Remote Sensor

17. Charge Indicator

Light is red when the battery is being charged; green when it is fully charged.

View of Front Panel

View of Side Panels

Right Side View

1. Volume Control knob

2. Headphone Jack

3. Audio Input/Output Jack

4. Video Input/Output Jack

5. AV IN/OUT Switch

6. DC 9.5/12V Input Jack

Used to adjust the volume of the headphone and speaker.

Used to connect to headphones for private listening. When headphone is plugged, the speakers will turn off automatically.

For connecting to an external amplifier or audio source.

For connecting to an external monitor or video source.

Switch to “IN” to input external Audio/Video signal. Switch to “OUT” to play disc or output AV signal.

Used to connect the DC 9.5/12V adaptor.

Left Side View

1. HOLD button

Push the HOLD switch to lock the function of all the buttons on the front panel. (except the POWER and OPEN switches)

2. Power ON/OFF Switch

Switch the power on or off.

1. Rechargeable Battery Contacts

For connecting the rechargeable battery pack.

Note: do not touch the metal contacts point.

View of Bottom Panel

Revolving LCD Screen

Revolving Steps

The revolving LCD screen is one of the outstanding features about this product. We’d like to suggest you to take the following steps for proper operation.

Pos. A

Pos. B

1. Open the screen cover to position (A) as shown in left figure at which the screen is vertical to the operation panel.

2. Revolving the screen horizontally

about it’s axis in the clockwise only. The maximum revolving degree is 180 (position C). If you want to return to initial position (A), please revolve screen counter clockwise until it clicks.

Pos. C

Pos. D

3. You can rotate the screen vertically from position C to the operation panel as indicated in left fig.

4. The final rotating position (position D) at which the screen facing upward and back to operation panel.

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