Polaroid PDU-0824 User Manual

8” Portable DVD Player

PDU-0824

Operation 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 power cord to an appropriate 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.

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 OR MOISTURE.

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

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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.

7) 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 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

IMPOR

TANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

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 2.

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 servicing to

qualified service personnel. This unit complies with FDA regulation for radiation control of laser products.

Important Safety Instructions

Features

High-quality audio and video

Excellent sound: Dolby Digital Decoder delivers great sound.

AV In: External Audio, Video input can be connected to most external AV sources. AV Out: Analog Audio output and video

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Advanced Playing Functions

Compatibility: Compatible with DVD, CD and Picture CD disks.

Particular Performance: Multi-speed, fast forward, fast backward and slow forward, slow backward.

Last Memory Playback: Memorizes the stopped playback track and continues playing the disk from this spot when power is restored if the disc tray cover is not opened.

On-screen Display: You can choose from English, Spanish, German, Italian or French 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, zooming in or out, multi-language caption, multi-angle viewing.

Other Special Functions

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

Power Adapter Switch: Automatically adapts to voltage requirements in U.S and other countries.

Docking Jack: This unit features a docking jack on the bottom for connecting with an optional docking station. The docking station is integrated with connectors for peripheral devices to eliminate complicated connections and save valuable space around the player

Revolving LCD Screen: Adjust the screen by revolving it horizontally about its axis, or lay it flat with the screen facing.

Accessories

Accessories List

ITEM NAME QTY

Remote Control (with battery) 1

Operation Manual 1

Power Supply Cord with AC Adapter 1

Audio/Video Cable 1

Rechargeable Battery Pack 1

DC Adapter (Car Adapter) 1

Car Bag 1

NOTE

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

Important Safety Instructions

Features

Accessories

View of Unit

View of Side Panels

View of Unit Bottom

Revolving LCD Screen

Remote Control

System Connections

Power Supply Preparation

Rechargeable Battery

Notes on Discs

Playback Operation

System Setup

Car Bag

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Troubleshooting

DVD Playback

CD Playback

Picture CD Playback

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Specifications

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View of Unit

Front View

1. TFT LCD

8” color TFT screen presents high resolution picture.

2. Speakers

Two speakers output high quality sound.

3. MODE button

Press to change the brightness, contrast and color level or change the aspect ratio.

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4. +/- button

Press to increase/decrease the level of the selected item.

5. ZOOM button

Press to activate the zoom function to zoom in or out the current image.

6. SETUP button

Press to access the DVD setup menu.

7. MENU button

Press to enter to the disc menu

8. TITLE button

Press to display the disc title menu if the titles are coded in the disc

9. /,/ button / :press the direction buttons to select items. /: press to fast search backward and forward during disc playback.

10. /,/ button

/: press the direction button to select items. /: press to play the previous track or the next track.

11. ENT button

Press to confirm your selection

12. A-B button

Press to mark a segment to repeat between A and B

13. SLOW

Press to activate slow playback.

14.  STOP button

Press to stop playback. Press the button to resume playback.

15. PLAY/PAUSE button

Press to start playback or pause the playback.

16. Main unit Power indicator Light turns green when the unit is under operation; turns red in standby mode.

17. Battery charge indicator

Light turns red when the battery is in charging; turns green when the battery is fully charged.

18. Remote sensor

Receive the signal from the remote control for operation.

19. Unit latch hook

20. OPEN button

Press to open disc tray cover.

iew of Main Unit

View of Side Panels

Right Side View

1. VOLUME Control

For adjusting the sound level of speakers or headphones.

2. Headphone Jack

When headphones are plugged into the unit, the speakers automatically turn off.

3. AUDIO input/output Jack

For connecting to an external amplifier or audio source

4. VIDEO input/output Jack

For connecting to an external monitor or video source

5. DVD/AV IN Switch

Switch to AV IN to input the external AV source; switch to DVD to playback the disc

6. DC 12V IN Jack

For connecting to power supply, including Car Adapter. (See page15)

Left Side View

1. Headphone Jack

When headphones are plugged into the unit, the speakers automatically turn off.

2. POWER ON/OFF Switch

Switch the power on or off.

View of Unit Bottom

View of the bottom

1. Rechargeable Battery Contacts

For connecting the rechargeable battery pack.

2. Docking Jack

This portable DVD player is designed with a Docking Jack on the bottom. The Docking Jack is designed for connecting to an optional external Docking Station for expanded functions. The Docking Station features an electrical connection interface that enables the portable DVD to effectively serve as a desktop DVD. It is integrated with connectors for peripheral devices to eliminate complicated connections and save valuable space around the unit. With a Docking Station, you can enjoy the expansion possibilities of desktop DVD with the portability of a portable DVD.

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.

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

2. Revolving the screen horizontally around 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.

3. You can rotate the screens vertically from position C to 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.

1. PWR button

Press to access standby mode or playback mode.

2. INFO button

Press to display the detailed information of the disc during playing. Press this button again to exit from the information display.

3. TITLE button

Press to display title menu if it exists in the disc.

4. Direction buttons

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 system setup.

7. 0-9 Number buttons

Press to select an option in the menu.

8.  PREV button

Press to return to the previous list or the previous track or chapter. If it is a DVD disc, press this button twice to return to the previous track.

9.  NEXT button

Press to skip to the next list, track or chapter.

Remote Control

10. SUBT button

11. ANGLE button

12. A-B Repeat button

13. ZOOM button

14. REP button

15. MENU button

16. PAUSE button

17. STOP button

18. PLAY button

19. GOTO button

20. +10 button

21.  FWD SCAN button

22.  REV SCAN button

23. SLOW button

24. AUDIO button

Remote Control

Press to select different subtitle languages if there are multiple subtitle languages existing in the disc.

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

Press to play a certain selected segment repeatedly.

Press to realize various zoom effects.

Press to repeat a chapter, a title, a track or the whole disc.

Press to display or cancel the menu.

Press to pause the playback.

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

Press to begin to play.

Press to select the desired disc starting time, track or title.

Press this button and the additional number buttons to select item numbers which are greater than 9.

Press to search forward fast.

Press to search backward fast.

Press to activate slow playback function.

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.

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