Polaroid PDM-2727M User Manual

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7” Two Screen Car Portable DVD Player PDM-2727M

User’s Manual

20060628

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Important Safety

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 AC100-120V 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.

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.

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

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.

ersons.

the appliance.

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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 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 period s 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

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Important Safety

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.

Instructions

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 4.

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.

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High-quality audio and video

Excellent sound: Dolby Decoder delivers great sound.

Advanced Playing Functions

Compatibility: Compatible with DVD, CD and

Particular Performance:

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

Last Memory Playback:

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

JPEG.

Features

AV Out: Analog audio output and

video output.

On-screen Display: You can choose English, French or Spanish for the On-screen Display language.

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

Special Functions: Supports screen aspect ratio changing, screen saver, multi-languages subtitle, multi-angles etc. functions.

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Accessories

Accessories List

ITEM

Remote Control（with battery）

NAME

QTY

Power Adapter

Car Adapter

Power Supply Cord

Strap

Earphone

Game handle

Audio/Video Cable

Owner’s Manual

NOTE

Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to modification without prior notice due to improvements.

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Important Safety Instructions

Features

Accessories View of Front Panel

View of Side Panels

View of Main Unit Bottom

View of Remote Control

Battery Installation for RC

System Connections

Power Supply Preparation

Notes on Discs

Playback Operation

DVD Playback CD Playback

JPEG Playback

System Setup

Use of Straps

Definitions

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Contents

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View of Front Panel

Press once to pause the playback, and press it again to resume the playback.

2. ■ (Stop) button

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

3. SLOW button

Press to activate the slow playback function.

4. A-B Repeat button

Press to play a certain selected segment repeatedly.

5. TITLE button

Press to access to or exit from the title menu if it exists in the disc.

6. MENU button

Press to access to or exit from the menu.

(PLAY/PAUSE) button

button to resume playback from the

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7. ◄/ button Press to select different options, or to return to the previous list, track or chapter.

8. ▲/ button Press to select different options, or to search forward fast.

9. ▼/ button Press to select different options, or to search backward fast.

10. ►/ button

Press to select different options, or to skip to the next list, track or chapter.

11. Setup button

Press to enter the player’s system setup.

12. ENT button

Press to access playback, or confirm your selection.

13. AUDIO button

Press to select different languages when a DVD disc which contains multiple audio languages is played. Press to select different audio track when a CD disc is played.

14. -/+ button

Press to adjust the value of brightness and color.

15. FUNC button

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

16. Speaker

17. Remote Control Sensor

18. LCD Screen

View of Front Panel

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View of Side Panels

Right Side View

1. Volume Control

2. Headphone Jack

3. Audio Output Jack

4. Video Output Jack

5. DC 9.5V Input Jack

6. OPEN Switch

7. Disc tray cover

Used to adjust the volume of the headphone and speaker.

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

Used to connect to an external amplifier.

Used to connect to an external monitor.

Used to connect the power adapter, including the car adapter.

Push to open the disc tray cover.

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

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View of Side Panels

Left Side View

1. Headphone Jack

2. Power Switch

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

Used to turn the power on or off.

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View of Main Unit Bottom

1. Rechargeable Battery Contacts

For connecting the rechargeable battery pack.

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1. MUTE button

Press to turn off or on the speaker output.

2. INFO button

Press repeatedly to display or conceal the detailed information of the disc during playback.

3. TITLE button

Press to access to or exit from the title menu if it exists in the disc.

4. Direction button

Press to select different options.

5. ENTER button

Press to access playback or confirm your selection.

6. SETUP button

Press to enter the player’s setup menu.

7. 0-9 number buttons

Press to select number.

View of Remote Control

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View of Remote Control

8.  NEXT button Press to skip to the next list, track or chapter.

9.  PREV button

Press to return to the previous list, track or chapter.

10. SUBT button

When playing a DVD coded with multi-subtitles, press to select a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off.

11. ANGLE button

Press to access various camera angles if the DVD disc contains multiple camera angles.

12. A-B button

Press to play a section of the disc from point A to point B. Press once to select the starting point A, press again to select the end point B. During A-B repeat playback, press this button to stop the repeat.

13. ZOOM button

Press to realize various zoom functions.

14. REP button

Press to repeat a chapter, title, the entire disc or close this function.

15. MENU button

Press to access to or exit from the menu during playback.

16. PAUSE button

Press to pause playback. Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

17. STOP button

Press to stop playback. Then press the PLAY button to resume playback from the stopped spot. Press this button twice to stop playback completely.

18. PLAY button

Press to start playback.

19. +10 button

Press this button first and then the additional number buttons as needed to select number greater than 9.

20. GOTO button

Press to select the desired title, chapter or playback start time.

21.  REV SCAN button

Press to search backward fast during playback.

22.  FWD SCAN button

Press to search forward fast during playback.

23. SLOW button

Press to activate slow playback function.

24. AUDIO button

Press to select different languages when a DVD disc with multiple audio languages is played. Press to select different audio track when a CD disc is played.

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Battery Installation for

Remote Control

Installation Steps

Follow the steps below to install the battery.

Step1: Pull the battery holder out from the remote

control in the direction of the arrow.

Step 2: Load a new battery properly with

the (+) side up.

Step3: Insert the battery holder back into

the remote control.

Battery Property

Battery Type: CR2025 3V Battery Life: Approximately 1 year under normal use (at room temperature).

Caution

1. Improper use of the battery may cause overheating, explosion or ignition, which can result in an injury or fire. Battery leakage may damage the remote control.

2. Do not expose the remote control unit to direct sunlight.

3. Do not recharge, disassemble, deform or heat the battery.

4. Do not put the battery in fire or water.

5. Immediately replace the exhausted battery.

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System Connections

z Always ensure that the DVD player, TV and any other electrical equipment to be

connected with are switched off and unplugged from the power supply.

z Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video

cables.

Connecting to TV

Audio/Video connections Follow the drawings below to connect the DVD player to TV's Audio/Video inputs with Audio/Video cables.

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System Connections

Connecting to Amplifier

Refer to your Audio equipment's manual before connection. Follow the drawings below to connect the DVD player to AV amplifier.

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

The player is supplied with an AC adapter for powering the unit and charging the battery.

1. Connect AC adapter to the right side of the DVD player in the jack marked DC 9.5V IN, as shown on the right.

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

The player is supplied with a Car Adapter for powering the unit while in a vehicle.

Connect the Car Adapter Power Plug to the unit’s power jack and plug the other end to the vehicle’s cigarette socket, as shown right.

Attention

¾ Do not operate the unit or view video software while driving a vehicle. ¾ Place the unit in a proper position for viewing. ¾ Disconnect the player from the Car Adapter when starting the vehicle.

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Notes on Discs

Compatible Disc Formats

DISC LOGO DIAMETER

DVD

12cm

8cm

12cm 74 min

8cm 20 min

PLAYBACK TIME/ PLAYABLE SIDES

133 min (SS-SL) 242 min (SS-DL) 266 min (DS-SL) 484 min (DS-DL)

41 min (SS-SL) 75 min (SS-DL) 82 min (DS-SL)

150 min (DS-DL)

JPEG

Operation methods of some DVD discs are specified by the software manufacturer. Please follow the instructions of those discs.

12cm

Care of Discs

Holding Discs

When loading or removing discs, do not touch their playing surfaces as the right figure.

Cleaning

Fingerprints or stain on the disc may affect the quality of sound and picture. To clean your discs, use a soft clean cloth to wipe them. If necessary, moisten a soft cloth with diluted neutral detergent to remove heave dirt or fingerprints.

Do not wipe in a circular direction as the figure in the right middle (concentric scratches on the disc groove tend to cause noise ). Gently wipe from the center of the disc to the outer edge as the right figure.

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Playback Operation

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR DVD PLAYER FOR THE FIRST TIME.

WARNING: Do not play poor-quality discs to avoid damaging the lens.

Pre-operation

1. Connect the unit to power supply through the provided AC adaptor.

2. Switch “POWER ON/OFF” to “ON” on the left panel to turn on the DVD player.

3. Press OPEN button on the unit to open the disc tray cover, put a disc in the disc tray with printed side facing up. Close the disc cover. (See below)

4. The player will read the disc automatically.

5. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME control on the right panel to the desired level.

6. To turn the player off, switch the “POWER ON/OFF” on the left panel to “OFF”.

Using of General Button

FUNC button

Press the FUNC button to change the brightness and

level. Adjust these values with + and - buttons on

color

the front panel. Press and hold the FUNC button for about 1 or 2 seconds to change the aspect ration between 16:9 and 4:3. See the below for details:

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DVD Playback

Buttons Operation

ENTER/ENT button

PAUSE/ button

STOP/ button

ZOOM button

A-B Button

Playback Operation

Press the ENTER/ENT button to start playback; press the  direction buttons to sel ect a tit le/ chap ter t o play or use 0-9 buttons to select directly.

Press the PAUSE/ button to pause playback or start

step frame by frame playback

button to resume normal playback.

During playback, press the Stop/ button once to stop playing, then press the PLAY/ button to resume normal playback from the stopped point. Press the STOP/ button twice repeatedly to stop playback completely. Then press the PLAY/ button and the player will play from the beginning.

Press the ZOOM button repeatedly to shift among 1X, 2X, 3X zooming effects and normal playback.

Press the A-B button once to set the starting point A, press it again to set the end poi nt B. Then t he play er w ill play the segment between A and B continuously. Press this button a third time to stop the A-B repeat.

, and press the PLAY/

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Playback Operation

DVD Playback (continued)

TITLE button

MENU button

& buttons

& buttons

Press the TITLE button during playback. The title menu will appear on the screen. Press the  direction buttons to select the title/chapter to play, and press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm your selection. Or press the 0-9 buttons to select directly.

Press the MENU button during playback. The root menu will appear on the screen. Press the  direction buttons to select the title/chapter to play, and press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm your selection. Or press the 0-9 buttons to select directly.

Press the  button to start fast forward pl ay back. P re ss it repeatedly to fast forward at the speed of 2X, 4X , 8X, 16X and normal playback in sequence. Press the  button to fast backward. Press it repeatedly to fast backward at the speed of 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X and normal playback in sequence. Press the PLAY/ button to resume normal playback.

Press the  button to go to the previous chapter. Press the  button to play the next chapter.

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DVD Playback (continued)

SLOW button

INFO button

AUDIO button

DVD discs can contain up to 8 audio bit streams. For example: English, French etc. To select the audio bit stream you prefer, press the AUDIO button during playback. The DVD player will play the next audio bit stream if exists every time you press the AUDIO button in succession. NOTE: This function is available for DVD discs recorded multi-audio languages.

SUBT button

When a DVD disc is playing, press the SUBT button to select a subtitle language or t o turn t he su btitle of f . A DVD disc can be recorded with up to 32 subtitles. Press the SUBT button repeatedly, the mode of subtitles will recycle as follows: SUBTITLE 1/N: Subtitle 1 appears on the screen.

SUBTITLE 2/N: Subtitle 2 appears on the screen. SUBTITLE */N: Subtitle * appears on the screen SUBTITLE OFF: No subtitle. “N” refers to the total number of subtitles that the current disc contains.

NOTE: This function is available for DVD discs recorded with multi-subtitles

Playback Operation

Press the SLOW button repeatedly, and the slow playback will be undergoing at the speed of 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8 and normal playback in sequence. Press the PLAY/ button to resume normal playback durin g slow playback.

Press the INFO button to display or conceal the detailed information.

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Playback Operation

DVD Playback (continued)

REP button

ANGLE button

GOTO button

Press the REP button to repeat a Chapter, Title or cancel the repeat in sequence.

Press the ANGLE button to play the disc in multi-angle. Multi-angle means that a scene is shot from different angle so that audience can watch fr om any angl e, li ke the drawings below:

If there are multiple angles in a scene, you can use the ANGLE button to select the angle you like to enjoy. Press the ANGLE button repeatedly to view from different angle. NOTE: This function is only available for the DVD disc that coded with multi-angles.

Press the GOTO button to select desired disc title, chapter or time. Use the  direction buttons to highlight Title, Chapter or Time. Use the 0-9 number buttons to input numbers of the desired title, chapter or time and press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm. Then the player will begin playing from the selected title, chapter or time. Press the button again to cancel the item.

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Playback Operation

CD Playback

When a CD disc is loaded, the player will read the disc. Then a playback menu will appear on the screen and the player will play the disc automatically by the default sequence of the disc. You can use the   buttons to select the desired track. Or press the number buttons to input the number of th e desired track first and then press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm to play.

Buttons Operation

PAUSE/ button

STOP/ button

& buttons

& buttons

Press the PAUSE/ button to pause during playback, and press the PLAY/ button to resume normal playback.

During playback, press the Stop/ button once to stop playing and press the PLAY/ playback from the stopped point. Press the STOP/ button twice repeatedly to stop playback completely. Then press the PLAY/ from the beginning.

Press the  button to go to the previous chapter. Press the  button to play the next chapter.

button to resume normal

button and the player will play

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Playback Operation

CD Playback (continued)

REP button

A-B Button

GOTO button

AUDIO button

Press the REP button to repeat signal, folder or cancel the repeat in sequence.

Press the GOTO button to sel ec t desired track, track time or disc time.

Use the  direction buttons to highlight Track, Time or Disc Time. Use the 0-9 number buttons to input the desired numbers of track or time. And press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm. Then the player will begin playing from the selected track or time. Press it repeatedly to cancel the item.

Press the AUDIO button to select desired sound effect. Press it repeatedly, the display will be as follows:

Left Right Mix Stereo

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Playback Operation

JPEG Playback

Pre-operation

1. Load a JPEG in the disc tray, the player will read the disc automatically.

2. The screen displays the root folder with several subdirectories/subfolders. Press the ENTER/ENT button to enter. Use the  buttons to select a desired folder and press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm your selection.

3. The screen enters the selected subfolder with several pictures. Press the  buttons to select the desired picture and press the ENTER/ENT playback.

4. Press the  buttons to highlight , then press the ENTER/ENT button to return to the last folder or directory.

NOTE: Many discs have other items besides pictures.

Filter and Repeat setup

Under the folder mode, press the direction buttons to highlight “Filter” and you can change its settings accord ing to the steps below:

1. Press the ENTER/ENT button to enter the setup menu.

2. Press the  button to select the item you want to set.

3. Press the ENTER/ENT button to select or cancel.

4. Press the  button to exit.

Under the folder mode, press the direction buttons to highlight “Repeat” and press ENTER/ENT button repeatedly to change its setting. You can also press the REP button on the remote control to change its setting.

Button Operation

STOP/ button

PAUSE/ button

Press the Stop/ button to return to the folder during playback. Press the PLAY/ button to return to normal playback.

Press the PAUSE/ button to pause during playback, and then press the PLAY/ button to resume normal playback.

button to enter the

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Playback Operation

JPEG Playback (continued)

& buttons

REP button

During browsing a picture, you can use the direction buttons to rotate the current picture.

Press the  button to rotate the current picture 90° clockwise, as shown below:

Press the  button to rotate the current picture 180° clockwise, as shown below:

Press the  button to rotate the current pictur e 270° clockwise, as shown below:

During playback, press the  button to go to the previous picture; press the  button to go to th e next picture.

Press the REP button to repeat single, folder or cancel the repeat in sequence.

Picture Rotate

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System Setup

You can change the default settings of this unit to customize its performance to your own preference. Read this section to learn how to set up the system.

Follow the steps below to set up your system:

1. Press the SETUP button and the setup menu will appear on the screen.

2. Press the   buttons to select a sub-menu that you want to set up and press the  button to enter the menu.

3. Press the  button to return to the previous menu. Or press the SETUP button

again at any time during the setting to exit from the setup menu.

Language setup

Press the SETUP button and press the   buttons to select Language. The screen will display as shown left.

1. OSD language

This item is used to set the OSD (on-screen display) language. Press the   buttons to highlight this item. Press the ENTER/ENT or  button to enter the setup of this item. There are several languages for you to choose. Press the   buttons to choose the proper one. Press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm your selection and return.

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System Setup

Language setup (continued)

2. Subtitle

This item is used to set the subtitle language. Press the   buttons to highlight this item. Press the ENTER/ENT or  button to enter the setup of this item. There are several items for you to choose. Press the   buttons to choose the proper one. Press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm your selection and return.

3. Audio

This item is used to set the audio output language. Press the   buttons to highlight this item. Press the ENTER/ENT or  button to enter the setup of this item. There are several languages for you to choose. Press the   buttons to choose the proper one. Press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm your selection and return.

4. DVD menu

This item is used to set the disc menu language. Press the   buttons to highlight this item. Press the ENTER/ENT or  button to enter the setup of this item. There are several languages for you to choose. Press the   buttons to choose the proper one. Press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm your selection and return.

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Video setup

System Setup

Press the SETUP button and press the   buttons to select Video. The screen will display as shown left.

1. Aspect Ratio

This item is used to set aspect ratio. Press the   buttons to highlight this item. Press the ENTER/ENT or  button to enter the setup of this item. Press the   buttons to choose 4:3 or 16:9. Press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm your selection and return. NOTE: Select 4:3 when a 4:3 TV is connected. Select 16:9 when a 16:9 wide screen TV is connected.

2. View Mode

This item is used to set the video mode of the unit screen display. Press the   buttons to highlight this item. Press the ENTER/ENT or  button to enter the setup of this item. There are several items for you to choose. Press the   buttons to choose the proper one. Press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm your selection and return.

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System Setup

Misc setup

Press the SETUP button and press the   buttons to select Misc. The screen will display as shown left.

1. Use Default Settings

This item is used to reset the unit to the default. Press the   buttons to highlight this item. Press the ENTER/ENT or  button to enter the setup of this item. Use the  buttons to choose Yes or No and press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm Choose Yes, all the setting of the unit will return to the default status; choose No, it will return.

2. Screen saver

This item is used to set screen saver On or Off. Press the   buttons to highlight this item. Press the ENTER/ENT or  button to enter the setup of this item. Press the   buttons to choose On or Off. Press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm your selection and return.

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Follow the steps below to fix the DVD Player onto the of a car seat headrest.

1. Place the DVD player on a soft and smooth surface with the bottom facing up.

2. Loose the strap and remove the buckle from the strap.

3. Insert the strap through the holes as the Fig.1. Make sure the inside of the strap faces up.

4. Thread the strap into the buckle as Fig.2 and Fig.3. After threading, make sure the outside of the buckle faces up.

Usage of straps

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Usage of straps

5. Repeat these steps for the other strap.

6. Adjust the length of the strap according to the backrest of the seat.

7. Fasten the straps on the headrest of the seat as in Fig.4. Make sure the two straps are between the headrest support rods (if your car has them).

NOTE: The drawings show the outside and the inside of the buckle and the strap.

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Letterbox screen

This refers to a screen on which the playback picture of wide-screen DVDs appears with black bands running along the top and bottom.

Pan & Scan screen

This refers to a screen on which the playback picture of wide-screen DVDs is cut off at the left and right sides.

Title, Chapter (DVD)

DVDs are divided into some large sections (titles) or some small sections (chapters). Each section is numbered: these numbers are called "Title number" or "Chapter number". Title 1 Title 2 Chapter1 Chapter 1 Chapter2 …… ……

Track (CD)

CDs are divided into some sections (tracks). Each section is numbered; these numbers are called "Track number". Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 ……

JPEG

JPEG is a common picture format that has small file size and low quality loss rate of picture. Hundreds of pictures can be store d in a disc in this format. In order to utilize real digital album, use film to make a "PICTURE CD" in JPEG format.

Definitions

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Troubleshooting

Take steps described in the tables below to solve simple problems before contacting after-sales service.

If You Suspect Something Wrong, immediately turn the power off. Disconnect the power connector and check that there is neither smoke nor heat from the unit before asking for repairs. Ne ver tr y to re pair the un it by your se lf beca use i t is da ngerou s to do so.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION

The player cannot play.

There is no sound

The disc cover may not be closed.

There may not be any discs in the DVD drive.

The disc may not be put in with the right way.

The disc may be dirty or warped.

The player's region code may not as the same as the region code of DVD disc.

There may be water on the lens.

The system connection may be not correct.

The speaker may not be turned on.

The sound setup of the DVD disc may be not correct.

The disc may be dirty or warped.

Close the disc cover.

Put a disc in to the DVD drive.

Put the disc in with the label side up.

Clean or change the disc.

Make sure the player's region code is the same as the region code of DVD disc.

Remove the disc and keep the player being powered off for at least two hours.

Connect the system correctly.

Turn on the speaker.

Setup the sound of the DVD correctly.

Clean or change the disc.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

There is no picture.

The LCD may be off or not be in correct video mode.

The system connection may be not correct.

The unit may be not in AV out mode.

Poor AV performance.

The disc may be dirty or warped.

The remote control does not work

There may be some obstructions between the remote control and the player.

The remote control may not be pointed at the player.

The batteries of remote control may not be inserted correctly.

The batteries of remote control may be out of power or weak.

Other possibilities:

Static or other external interference may cause the player function abnormally. In order to recover normal status, unplu g the power-supply co rd and then plug it into th e outlet again to reset the player. If the problems still exist, cut off the power supply and consult your service center or the qualified technician.

Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Turn on the LCD and choose the correct video mode.

Connect the system correctly.

Switch AV tab on the bottom of the unit to out.

Clean or change the disc.

Remove the obstruction between the remote control and the player.

Point the remote control at the player directly .

Make sure the polarity of each battery is correct.

Replace the batteries.

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Specifications

Laser Wavelength 780/650 nm

TFT screen size 7 inches

Video System NTSC

Frequency Response

Audio Signal-to-noise Rate

Audio distortion+noise

Channel Separation

Dynamic Range

Audio Out

Video Out Video Out

Power AC 120V

Power Consumption < 25W

Dimensions 230mmX154mmX40mm (L*W*D)

Weight About 0.85kg

Analog Audio

Out

20Hz～20kHz ±2.5dB

≥85dB

≤－70dB (1kHz)

≥70dB (1kHz)

≥80dB (1kHz)

Output Level: 1.5V±

Output Level: 1V

P-P

Unbalanced Negative

0.2

, Load: 10KΩ

1.0

±0.2, Load: 75Ω

DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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