Polaroid PDM-2726M User Manual

7” Two Screen Car DVD Player – Extra Screen
PDM-2726M

20060901

User’s Manual

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Contents

Safety Instructions

View of Front Panel

View of Side Panel

System Connection

Power Supply Preparation

Troubleshooting

Specifications

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Safety Instructions

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 is indicates to the user to read
important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual.

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 AC100-120V outlet. If you have difficulty
inserting the plug, turn it over and reinsert it, if the unit will not the 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.

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.

Notes

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 the

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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) This unit is equipped with a polarized plug. A po larized plug has tw o blades w ith one

than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding

wider
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.

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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.

) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the

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apparatus has been damaged in any way, for example, 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 should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

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

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View of Front Panel

1. -/+ button

Press to adjust the value of brightness and color.

2. FUNCTION button

Press to change the brightness and color level. Press and hold for 1-2 seconds to
change the aspect ratio.

3. POWER button

Press to access to or exit from the standby mode.

4. Power Indicator

In normal playback status, it doesn’t indicate and it turns red in standby mode.

5. Speaker

6. LCD Screen

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View of Side Panel

1. Volume Control

Used to adjust the volume of the headphone and speaker.

2. Headphone Jack

Used to connect headphones for private listening. When the headphones are
connected to this jack, the speaker will be turned off automatically.

3. Audio Input Jack

Used for audio input.

4. Video Input Jack

Use for video input.

5. DC 9.5V Output Jack

Used for output power to the master DVD player.

6. DC 9.5V Input Jack

Used to connect the car power adapter.

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System Connections

Connect to Master DVD player

1. Make sure that the master DVD player, slave LCD screen and any other electrical

equipment are off before connection.

2. Connect the car power adapter to the slave LCD screen and connect the slave LCD

screen with the master DVD player using power supply cord to supply power to the
master DVD player.

3. Use audio and video cables to connect the slave LCD screen with the master DVD

player so that the master DVD player can input audio and video to the slave LCD
screen.

Please see the figure below for details.

Note: The car power adapter must connect to the slave LCD screen, or the slave screen

will have no power supply.

Connecting to Headphones

Connect the headphones to the right side of the player for private listening.

When headphone is connected, the speakers will automatically turn off.

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Power Supply Preparation

Using the AC Adapter

1. Connect AC adapter to the jack marked DC 9.5V IN on the right side of the slave

LCD screen, as shown below.

2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall AC outlet.

NOTE: Turn player's power off before unplugging.

Using of Car Adapter

Connect the Car Adapter Power Plug to the slave LCD screen’s power jack and plug the
other end to the vehicle’s cigarette socket as the figure shows below.

Attention

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Do not operate the unit or view video software while driving a vehicle.

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Place the unit in a proper position for viewing.

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Disconnect the player from the Car Adapter when starting the vehicle.

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Power Supply Preparation

Using your Car Power Adapter

Connect the Car Adapter Power Plug to the slave LCD screen’s power jack and plug the
other end to the vehicle’s cigarette socket as the figure shows below.

Attention

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Do not operate the unit or view video software while driving a vehicle.

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Place the unit in a proper position for viewing.

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Disconnect the player from the Car Adapter when starting the vehicle.

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM HOW TO CHECK

- Make sure system connection is correct.

There is no sound.

There is no picture.

Others possibilities:

Static or other external interference may cause the unit display abnormally. In order to recover
normal status, unplug the power-supply cord and then plug it in to reset the unit. If the
problems still exist, disconnect the power and consult your service center or a qualified
technician.

- Make sure the speakers are turned on.

- Make sure the audio source is correct.

- Make sure LCD screen is on and in c orrect v ideo m ode.

- Make sure your system connection is correct.

- Make sure the video source is correct.

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Specifications

TFT screen size 7 inches
Video System NTSC
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz ±2.5dB
Power DC9.5V
Power Consumption <25W
Dimensions 9.1” x 6.1” x 1” (H*W*D)
Weight 1 lb

DESIGN AND SPECIFICA TIONS ARE SUBJECT T O CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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