Polaroid PDU-1045 User Manual

10” Portable DVD Player
PDU-1045

User’s Manual

20060622

Safety Instructions

Read and keep operation manual book.

When opening the contents of this package, carefully read the manual and follow all
safety and operation instructions. Keep the manual for future reference.
Warning: This indicates that, "There is a risk of injury" or death.
Caution: This mark indicates that, "There is a risk of injury or physical damage".

Before Operation

Warning

Power supply: Power supply must correspond to
the standard indicated on the cabinet. If you are not
sure of the power supply, refer to the supplier,
local power supply department or the community service.

Ventilation: Do not put this unit on a bed, sofa, clothing
or similar material. Make sure there is adequate
ventilation around the unit before operation.

Do not insert objects into player, keep away from liquids

Doing so could cause electric shock and fire caused
by short circuits. Do not place objects that hold
water on or near the player.

Do not use the product where it will get wet.
This could cause the player to ignite, cause electrical shock or malfunction

Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.

Also do not modify the power cord. Doing so could
cause fire, electrical shock or malfunctions.

Use only the accessories provided with the product

Authorized Polaroid accessories will help you enjoy your player to its fullets.
After-market products that are not specifically made for your player could cause a
malfunction.

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Safety Instructions

When using your player in a car, do not position the player where it could
interfere with the operation of your automobile’s air bag.

The air bag may fail to operate properly or the product could become dislodged by an
air bag operation, causing an accident and/or injury.

Do not expose the product to excessive heat.

This could cause the product smoke, ignite, or cause electrical shock or other
malfunctions.

Unplug all the equipment before connecting.
Always ensure that the DVD player and any other electrical equipment that
connecting with DVD player is switched off and unplugged from the power supply.

Do not, under any circumstances, install the product in a place where the
driver's ability to drive the car or the driver's field of vision will be impaired.

Install the product in a place where it will interfere with the driver's field of vision either
in front or behind or in a place where it will interfere with the driver's ability to drive the
car. This may lead to traffic accidents and/or injury.

Follow the instructions to connect the product to other electrical equipments.

To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram. Do not
connect the power connector to the unit until all other connections are completed.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace the rechargeable lithium battery only with the same or equivalent type.

Caution

Install the product securely so that it will not shift out of place or fall. Loose
screws or insecure installation may cause the product to shift out of position or fall,
while a vehicle is moving, resulting in an accident and/or injury.

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
apparatus, it cannot play the disc. The region code of this unit is 2.

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Safety Instructions

This product has been listed as class 1 laser product. The mark is on the rear
panel.

The apparatus shall be connected to an AC power outlet with a protective grounded
connection. Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam. Do not open the top cover while the unit is operating. There
are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

Beware of unit falling or tipping over when moving.

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

Operating

Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms.

Never operate the product during lightning storms as this could cause the product to
malfunction.

Do not operate the product if there is visible damage to the product.

If damage occurs, immediately stop using the product and contact the store from
which you purchased your product. Continuing to use the product in that condition
could cause accidents, fire or electrical shock.

The driver must not operate this product or watch the monitor.

It may distract the driver and cause an accident.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as:
damage to the power supply cord or plug, liquid spilled on the player, objects have
fallen into the player, exposure to rain or moisture, the unit does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.

Warning

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Safety Instructions

Caution

Notes on discs: Do not play the discs that damaged or
warped, including discs with cracks, scratches or parts
missing; discs with burrs; poor quality discs.

Route all cords so that they do not interfere with driving or with entering or
exiting the car. Run the cords so that they do not wrap around the steering wheel,

brake pedal, etc. or around your feet. Secure all the cords together.

Use the product at the proper volume setting.

Driving while you are unable to hear sounds around you or from outside the car can
cause accidents.

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

Do not place any heavy objects on the product.
Never put any heavy objects on the product. Doing so may cause damage to product.

Do not damage the cords.

Broken wires and short circuits can cause electrical shock or fire. Run the cords so
that they do not get tangled in the moving parts. Do not damage, tighten up, twist, or
work on the cords. Do not place the cords near heating apparatus or put heavy
objects on the cords.

Do not play discs in the wrong or damaged format.

For instance, if you add the ".cda" extension to a file that is not formatted as a CD file,
a loud noise may be heard through the speakers, possibly damaging them and hurting
your eardrums.

Do not swing the product or pull it.

This may cause an accident, injury and/or malfunction. Be particularly careful that
children follow this rule.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3. CAUTION:

inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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

Do not open the top cover. There are no user service-able parts

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Safety Instructions

Preservation and Cleaning

Do not use any volatile agents such as gasoline or
paint thinners to clean the product. Never use any

volatile materials to clean the product, because they
may damage the surface of the player. Use a soft,
dry cloth for cleaning.

Store in a proper place

Store the product in a clean, dry place, avoid direct sunlight and moisture.

Unplug the product when not used for a long period of time.

Warning

Caution

Copyright Protection

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights. Using 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.

WEEE STATEMENT

This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The presence
of these materials may, if not disposed of properly, have potential
adverse effects on the environment and human health. Presence of
this label on the product means it should not be disposed of as
unsorted waste and must be collected separately. As a consumer, you
are responsible for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly.
To find out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to
www.polaroid.com and click on “Company“ or call the customer
service number for your country listed in the instruction manual.

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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.

Analog Audio output and video

AV Out:

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out

Advanced Playing Functions

Compatibility: Compatible with DVD,
CD and Picture CD discs, etc.

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 applied to the unit.

On-screen Display: Choose from

English, Spanish, French, etc.

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.

Docking Jack: This unit features a docking jack on the bottom for connecting to an
optional docking station. The docking station allows you the option of connecting to
additional devices such as a VCR, camcorder, games, etc.

Power Adapter Switch: Automatically

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

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Accessories

Accessories List

ITEM NAME QTY

Remote Control (with battery) 1

Car Bag 1

DC Adapter (Car Adapter) 1

Rechargeable Battery Pack 1

Operation Manual 1

Power Supply Cord with AC

Adapter

1

Audio/Video Cable 1

Headphones 1

NOTE:

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

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Safety Instructions

Features

Accessories

View of Front Unit

View of Side Panels

View of Unit Bottom

View of Unit Bottom

Revolving LCD Screen

Remote Control

System Connections

Power Supply Preparation

Rechargeable Battery

Notes on Discs

Playback Operation

DVD Playback
CD Playback
Picture CD Playback

Carrying Case

System Setup

Car Bag

Definitions

Troubleshooting

Specifications

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View of Front Unit

Front View

1. TFT LCD

2. Speakers

Two speakers output high quality stereo sound.

3. / Button,/ Button,/ Button and/ Button
/: direction button and button for searching disc backward.

/: direction button and button for searching disc forward

/: direction button and button for play the previous track.

/: direction button and button for play the next track.

4. ENT Button
Press to access playback or confirm your selection

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5. (Stop) Button

Press to stop playback. Then press  button to resume playback from the stopped

spot. Press this button twice to stop playback completely.

6.(PLAY/PAUSE) Button

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

7. MENU Button

Press to display or cancel the menu.

8. TITLE Button

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

9. SETUP Button

Press to enter the player’s system setup.

10. OPEN Button

Push to open the disc tray cover.

11. Remote Control Sensor

12. Power Indicator

Green when the player is on; red when the player is in standby mode

13. Charge Indicator

Red when the battery is being charged; green when fully charged.

14. Zoom Button

Press to realize various zoom effects.

15. A-B Repeat / +Button

A-B: Press to play a certain selected segment repeatedly.

+ Button: Press to adjust the level of brightness, contrast and color.

16. SLOW / - Button

SLOW: Press to activate the slow playback function.

-Button: Press to adjust the level of brightness, contrast and color.

17. MODE Button

Press to change the level of brightness, contrast and color.

Press and hold for 1 to 2 seconds to change the aspect ratio between 16:9 and 4:3.

18. A V IN/OUT

Press to switch AV in or out.

View of Front Unit

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View of Side Panels

Right Side View

1. VOLUME Control
For adjusting the sound level of speakers and headphones.

2. Headphone Jack

When headphones are plugged in, the speakers automatically turn off.

You may also use this jack to connect to an external amplifier or audio source.

3. AUDIO Input/Output Jack

Used for connecting to an external amplifier or audio source.

4. VIDEO Input/Output Jack

Used for connecting to an external monitor or video source.

5. DC 12V IN Jack

Used for connecting to power supply, including Car Adapter.

Left Side View

1. Headphone Jack

When headphones are plugged in, the speakers automatically turn off.

2. POWER ON/OFF Switch

Switch the power on or off.

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View of Unit Bottom

View of the Bottom

1. 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.

2. Rechargeable Battery Contacts

For connecting the rechargeable battery pack.

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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

Pos. C

3. You can rotate the screen vertically

Revolving LCD

Screen

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.

from position C to the operation panel
as indicated in left fig.

Pos. D

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

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Remote Control

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 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 system setup.

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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,
it needs to press this button twice to return to the previous track.

9.  NEXT Button

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

10. SUBT Button

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

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). In A-B repeat playback,
press this button to stop the repeat.

13. ZOOM Button

Press to enter and cycle through zoom functions, use the direction buttons
() to move around the screen.

14. REP Button

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

15. MENU Button

Display the actual DVD Disc Menu on screen in play mode.

16. PAUSE Button

Press to pause 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 begin to play.

19. GOTO Button

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

20. +10 Button

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

21.  FWD SCAN Button

Press to search forward fast.

22.  REV SCAN Button

Press to search backward fast.

23. SLOW Button

Press to activate slow playback function.

24. 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.

Remote Control

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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 (+) sided up.

Step3: Insert the battery holder back into

the original position.

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 a 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. Replace an exhausted battery immediately.

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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 Observe color coding when connecting audio and video cables.

System Connections

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.

Connecting to Amplifier

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

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System Connections

Connecting to External AV Source

The player supports an AV signal input function. Use the audio/video cable to connect
the unit to an external AV signal source such as a DVD, VCR etc. After connecting, press
AV IN/OUT button to switch to AV in.
NOTE: Noise may occur in speakers when there is an external audio signal input while
playing a DVD disc. Unplug the audio cord to clear the noise.

Connecting to Headphones

Connect headphones using the headphone jack on each side of the unit.

When headphones are connected, the speakers automatically turn off.

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Power Supply

Pre

aration

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 12V IN, as shown on the right.

2. Plug the power cord into a grounded
electrical outlet. The power indicator
will turn red.

Note: Turn player's power off before unplugging.
Note: In the case of using the adapter, the LCD screen will be brighter than w ith
the rechargeable battery.

Using of Car Adapter

The player is supplied with a Car Adapter for powering the unit and charging the battery
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 12V accessory/
cigarette socket, as shown on the right
figure.

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 Detach the battery pack when using the AC or car adapter as power source.
¾ Disconnect the player from the Car Adapter when starting the vehicle.

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Rechargeable Battery

About The Rechargeable Battery Pack

Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery that attaches to
the rear of the DVD player. Charge the battery fully before initial use. Charging time is
normally about 5 hours. A fully charged battery delivers about 3 hours of use, but playing
time varies from disc to disc. If the battery will not be used for a long period of time, fully
charge the battery prior to storage.

Working conditions and precautions for the rechargeable battery

¾ New batteries should be fully charged before initial use.

¾ Battery should only be used and charged when temperatures are between

32-100F.

¾ Never put the battery in fire or water.

¾ Do not expose the battery to high temperatures or store in hot, sunny places.

¾ Maintain well-ventilated conditions around the product to avoid overheating.

¾ Don’t put the product on a bed, sofa or anything that may block ventilation to the

product.

¾ Do not short the battery terminals.

¾ Do not open the battery.

¾ Detach the battery after charging is complete. When charging the battery pack, the

charge light will turn red, when the charging is complete, the light will turn green.

¾ Detach the battery when it is not in use.

¾ When the battery is weak, “ ” will appear on the LCD screen and about five

minutes later, the player will power OFF automatically.

Warning:

Do not touch any metal objects to the battery connectors, as it will put the battery in
standby mode. To exit the standby mode, connect the battery and DVD player to AC or
DC power.

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Rechargeable Battery

Attaching the Battery Pack

Refer to the following steps for attaching the Battery Pack:

1. Make sure the player is off and the AC or car adapter is disconnected.

2. Place the DVD player on a soft and smooth surface with the bottom of the unit
facing up.

3. With one hand on the DVD player to prevent it from moving, take the battery and
align the plastic tabs on the battery pack with holes on the player, and push the
battery pack into the DVD player.

4. The battery pack will click into place.

Charging the Battery Pack

The battery pack must be attached to the DVD player to charge it using the supplied AC
or car power adapter.

1. Attach the battery pack to the DVD player, as shown above.

2. Plug the supplied AC Power Adapter into the player’s power jack marked” DC 12V
IN”, located on the right side of the DVD player.

3. Plug the other end of the AC Power Adapter Cord into a household AC Outlet as
shown below.

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Rechargeable Battery

Detaching the Battery Pack

If the DVD Player is not going to be used for long periods of time, the battery pack should
first be fully charged and then detached. When the DVD Player is turned OFF, the DVD
player is still consuming some power in STANDBY mode. This will eventually discharge
the battery.

Make sure the power is turned OFF and the AC or Car Adapter is disconnected before
detaching the Battery Pack.

To detach the Battery Pack:

1. Push the battery pack latch toward the rear of the player and slide the rechargeable
battery from the main unit (see drawings below).

2. Store the rechargeable battery in a safe place.

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Compatible Disc Formats

DVD

CD

DISC LOGO DIAMETER

Notes on Discs

PLAYBACK TIME/
PLAYABLE SIDES

133 min (SS-SL)

12cm

8cm

12cm 74 min

8cm 20 min

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.
Follow the instructions of the disc.

12cm

Care of Discs

Holding Discs

When loading or removing discs, do not touch the playing surfaces.

Cleaning

Fingerprints or stains on the disc may affect the quality of sound and
picture. Clean your discs using a soft clean cloth to wipe them. If
necessary, moisten the cloth with mild soapy water to remove heavy
dirt or fingerprints.

Do not wipe in a circular direction. Concentric scratches on the disc
tend to result in noise. Gently wipe from the center of the disc to the
outer edge.

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Playback Operation

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

WARNING: Only use high-quality dics, Poor-quality discs could damage the
player’s 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. The

main unit power indicator light is green and screen displays the logo.

3. Push 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 search disc and play it 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”.

Basic Operation

MODE Button

Press MODE button to change the level of
brightness, contrast and color. Please adjust
these items with + and – buttons. Press the
MODE button and hold it for1-2 seconds to
change the aspect ratio between 16:9 and 4:3.
See the below for details:

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Basic Operation (continued)

ZOOM
Button

A-B
Button

In normal playback, press A-B button to select

DVD Playback

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

During playback, press
STOP button once to stop
playing, then press PLAY
button to resume normal
playback from the place
where STOP button is
pressed. Press it twice
repeatedly to stop playback
completely.

Playback Operation

For DVD disc, press ZOOM button to display
the image as 2x-3x-4x-1/2-1/3-1/4-normal
size in sequence.
For JPEG disc, press ZOOM button first,
then press  button to enlarge the picture as
follows: 125%-150%-200%-normal size ;
press  button to reduce the picture as
follows:75%-50%-normal size.
This function is not available for CD disc.

the segment that you want to play repeatedly.
Press once to select the beginning point “A”,
press again to select the ending point “B” and
play the segment repeatedly. Press A-B button
again to cancel the repeat segment.

Thi

Load a disc in, the player will search the disc and
play it automatically, press direction buttons
to highlight the item that you want to play
and press ENTER button to confirm.

Press PAUSE button
to pause during play,
and press it again to

resume normal play.

n is not available for JPEG disc.

Press button to
pause during play,
and press it again to

resume normal play.

During playback, press
button once to stop
playing, then press 
button to resume normal
playback from the place
where  button is
pressed. Press it twice
repeatedly to stop

playback completely.

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Playback Operation

DVD Playback (continued)

MENU Button

& Buttons

& Buttons

INFO Button

AUDIO Button

Press MENU button during play. The root menu will
appear on the TFT screen. Press MENU again to
resume the normal playback.
Press  (direction buttons) to select the title
or disc menu item you wish to play, and press
ENTER button or ENT (on the front panel) to
confirm. Or press 0-9 buttons to select the item you
prefer directly, then press ENTER button or ENT
button (on the front panel) to confirm.
NOTE: In root menu, press MENU again to resume
the normal playback. Menu function is only available
for DVD discs.

Press  button once to go to the beginning of

current chapter. Press it twice repeatedly to go to
the beginning of previous chapter. Press  button

to play the next chapter.

Pressbutton to play fast forward. Press it

repeatedly, the fast forward play will be under going
at the speed of 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X in sequence.
Press button to rewind. Press it repeatedly, the
rewinding play will be under going at the speed of

2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X in sequence.

Press PLAY button (orbutton on the front

panel) to return to normal play.

Press INFO button for detailed information on the
disc playing. Press it repeatedly to display as
follows:

Title elapsed Title remain Chapter elapsed

Chapter remain Display off

DVD discs can contain up to 8 audio bit streams.
For example: English, French etc.
To select the audio bit stream you prefer, press
AUDIO button during play. The DVD player will
play the next audio bit stream every time you
press AUDIO button in succession.

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DVD Playback (continued)

SUBT Button

REP Button

GOTO Button

Playback Operation

When a DVD is playing, press SUBT button to select
a subtitle language or to turn subtitle off. A DVD disc
can be recorded with at most 32 subtitles.
Press 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

Press REP button to repeat a Chapter, Title or All in

sequence.

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

Press  buttons to move the yellow light bar to the
item you prefer, then press ENTER button or

ENT button (or on the front panel) to confirm:

 The corresponding item is highlighted (just for

Title, Chapter, Angle, Tt Time <Total Time>,
Ch Time <Chapter Time>), use 0-9 buttons to
select directly according to your preference.

 The sub-menu of the selected item is

displayed (just for Audio, Subtitle, Repeat,
Time Di sp .< Tim e Display>), usebuttons to
move the yellow light bar to the item you

prefer, then press ENTER button or ENT

button (or on the front panel) to confirm.

Press GOTO button again to resume normal play.

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Playback Operation

DVD Playback (continued)

SlOW Button

ANGLE Button

TITLE Button

In general, the content of a DVD disc can be divided

Press SLOW button to play the disc slow forward
and slow rewind as following: s.f.1/2 – s.f.1/4 –
s.f.1/8 – s.f.1/16 – s.r.1/2 - s.r.1/4 - s.r.1/8 - s.r.1/16
(s.f.:slow forward, s.r.: slow rewind).Press PLAY or
(on the front panel) to resume normal playback.

Press 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 from any angle,
like 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 different
angle.
NOTE: This function is only available for the DVD disc
that coded with multi-angle.

into several titles, and also there are several menus in
a title.
Press TITLE button during playback. The title menu
will appear on the screen. Press direction buttons
 or press 0-9 number buttons to select the title
or disc menu item you want to watch, then press
ENTER button to confirm.

Press TITLE button during playback. The title menu
will appear on the screen. Press direction buttons
 to select the title or disc menu item you
want to watch, and then press ENT button to
confirm.

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play

play

CD Playback

Buttons Operation

PAUSE /
Button

STOP/
Button

& Buttons

REP Button

& Buttons

GOTO Button

Playback Operation

Press PAUSE button
to pause during play,
and press it again to

resume normal play.

During playback, press
STOP button once to stop
playing, then press PLAY
button to resume normal
playback from the place
where STOP button is
pressed. Press it twice
repeatedly to stop playback
completely.

Pressbutton to play fast forward. Press it
repeatedly, the fast forward play will be under going
at the speed of 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X in sequence.
Press button to rewind. Press it repeatedly, the
rewinding play will be under going at the speed of
2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X in sequence.
Press PLAY button (orbutton on the front panel)
to return to normal play.

Press REP button to repeat a Track or All in

sequence.

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

the next chapter.

Press GOTO button to select desired disc starting
time, track starting time or track. During CD playback,
press it repeatedly to display as follows:

Disc Go To:--:-- Track Go To:--:-- Select Track:--/N

N refers to the total track number of the disc.
Use 0-9 buttons on the remote control to select directly.

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Press button to
pause during play,
then press it again to

resume normal play.

During playback, press
button once to stop
playing, then press 
button to resume normal
playback from the place
where  button is
pressed. Press it twice
repeatedly to stop

playback completely.

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

the next chapter.

Playback Operation

CD Playback (continued)

INFO Button

AUDIO Button

Press INFO button for detailed information on the
disc playing. Press it repeatedly to display as follows:

Note: * refers to the playing track number.
N refers to the total track numbers of the disc.

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

Mono Left Mono Right Mix-Mono Stereo

Keep pressing for about 2 seconds to remove display
from screen.

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Playback Operation

Picture CD Playback

Pre-operation

1. Load a Picture CD in the disc tray, the player will search and play disc automatically.

2.The screen displays the Root Folder with several subdirectories/subfolders
Use, buttons on the remote control to select desired folder. (See page 34) Then
you can press any of the buttons below to confirm your selection:, ENTER, PLAY,
(on the remote control), , ENT, (on the front panel),

3.The screen enters the selected subfolder with several files. Use, buttons on the
remote control to select desired file. Then press ENTER button on remote control or

button on both remote control and front panel to confirm your selection.

4.Pressbutton to return to last folder or directory. Or move the yellow light bar
to , then press ENTER button on the remote control or button on both
remote control and front panel to confirm.

Note: Many discs have other items besides pictures.

Buttons Operation

STOP/
Button

PAUSE

playP

Button

& Buttons

INFO Button

/

Press STOP button to preview the pictures after
currently -playing picture in the way of small pictures.

Press button to return to normal play.

Press PA USE button
to pause during play.
Press it again to

resume normal play.

Press PREV button to go to the previous file.
Press  NEXT button to go to the next file.

Press INFO button for detailed information on the
disc playing.
Press it again to remove information from screen.

This function is only available under folder mode.

Press button to
pause during play.
Press it again to

resume normal play.

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Playback Operation

Picture CD Playback (continued)

REP Button

＋

MENU Button

GOTO Button

Press REP button to repeat a file, folder in
sequence.
Press it repeatedly, the display will be as follows:

Shuffle Random Single Repeat One
Repeat All Repeat Off

 Shuffle refers to repeat files of current folder

randomly without obeying the original order.

 Random refers to play the files of current folder

discretionarily without obeying the original order.
After playing the whole folder, the play will be
stopped automatically.

 Single refers to only play current file. As soon as it

comes to an end, play will be stopped.

 Repeat One refers to repeat current file.
 Repeat All refers to repeat all files of current folder

according to original order.

 Repeat Off refers to cancel repeat.

This function is only available under norm al play mode, it
doesn’t work under repeat status .

Press MENU button during play to return to root
folder. Press PLAY button or (on the front panel)

to resume normal play.

During playback, press GOTO button to select the

desired file.
Press 0-9 buttons directly to select according to

your preference.
Press ENTER button to confirm.
In folder mode, press it to highlight the file number

which is currently under yellow light bar, press 0-9

buttons to select directly, then press ENTER button

or button (or on the front panel) to confirm.

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Playback Operation

Picture CD Playback (continued)

While viewing a picture, use direction buttons ,,, to rotate the picture.

Pressbutton to rotate the current picture clockwise:

Press button to rotate the current picture anti-clockwise:

Press  button to rotate the current picture flip horizontal:

Press  button to rotate the current picture flip vertical:

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.

Note: Set the system up while play is stopped or there is no disk in the player.

To set up your system:

1.Press the SETUP button on the remote control.

2.The setup menu will appear on the screen. It includes General Setup Page, Speaker setup
page, Dolby digital setup, Video setup page and Preference page. You can exit from the
setup menu by pressing SETUP button again at any time during setting.

3.Press  or  (direction buttons) on the front panel to select a sub-menu to set up.

4.Press  or  button on the front panel to select the item that you want to set up in the
sub-menu.

General Setup Page

The items included in this sub-menu are shown as
the left.

1.TV Display

This item is used to set TV display mode.
Press  or  button to highlight this item. Press
ENTER orbutton to enter the setup of this item.
It includes Normal/PS, Normal/LB and Wide, Wide
by default. Press  or  button to choose the
proper one. Press ENTER to confirm your
selection. Pressto exit from this item.
Note: Select Normal/PS or Normal/LB when a 4:3
TV is connected.
Select Wide when a 16:9 wide screen TV is
connected.

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General Setup Page

System Setup

2.Angle Mark

This item is used to turn the Angle Mark on or off.
Press or  button to highlight this item. Press
ENTER or  to enter the setup of this item.
Press  or  button to choose turn angle mark on
or off. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Press  to exit from this item.

3.OSD Language

This item is used to set the OSD (on-screen
display) language. Press or  button to highlight
this item. Press ENTER or  to enter the setup of
this item.
It includes English, French and Spanish, etc.
English by default.
Press  or  button to choose the proper one.
Press ENTER to confirm your selection. Press  to
exit from this item.

4.Screen Saver

This item is used to turn the screen saver on or off.
Press  or  button to highlight this item.
Press ENTER or  to enter the setup of this item.
The default setting of this item is on.
Press  or  button to choose on or off.
Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Press to exit from this item.

5. Last Memory

This item is used to set last memory state.
Note: The last memory is referred to the state that if
you stop watching a program on DVD and go back
to it later, the program begins playing from where
you are left off. Press  or  button to highlight
this item. Press ENTER or  to enter the setup of
this item.
The default setting of this item is on.
Press  or  button to choose on or off.
Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Press to exit from this item.

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System Setup

Speaker Setup Page

Dolby Digital Setup

The item included in this sub-menu is shown as the
left.

1.Downmix

This item is used to set downmix mode.
Press  or  button to highlight this item.
Press ENTER or to enter the setup of this item.
It includes Lt/Rt and stereo, stereo by default.
Note: The function of Lt/Rt is to output mixed audio
in the format provided by Dolby. The function of
stereo is to output stereo signal.
Press  or  button to choose the proper one.
Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Press to exit from this item.

The items included in this sub-menu are shown as
the left.

1. Dual Mono

This item is used to set the output mode of channel.
Press  or  button to highlight this item.
Press ENTER or  to enter the setup of this item.
It includes stereo, L-Mono, R-Mono and Mix-Mono,
Stereo by default.
Press  or  button to choose the proper one.
Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Press to exit from this item.

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Dolby Digital Setup

Video Setup Page

System Setup

2.Dynamic

This item is used to adjust linear dynamic
compression rate to get different signal
compression Effects.
Press  or  button to highlight this item.
Press ENTER or  to enter the setup of this item.
Then the item will show as the left.
Press  or  to choose the proper level.
Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Press to exit from this item.

The items included in this sub-menu are shown as
the left.

1.Sharpness

This item is used to adjust the sharpness of the
Screen.
Press  or  button to highlight this item.
Press ENTER or  to enter the setup of this item.
It included High, Medium and Low, Low by default.
Press  or button to choose the proper one.
Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Press to exit from this item.

2. Brightness

This item is used to adjust brightness level of the
Screen.
Press  or  button to highlight this item.
Press ENTER or to enter the setup of this item.
Press  or button to reach the desired level.
The default level is 00.
Press ENTER to confirm your selection.

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System Setup

Video Setup Page

Preference Page

3. Contrast

This item is used to adjust contrast level of the
Screen.
Press  or  button to highlight this item.
Press ENTER or to enter the setup of this item.
Press  or button to reach the desired level.
The default level is 00.
Press ENTER to confirm your selection.

The items included in this sub-menu are
Shown as the left.

Note: This sub-title can only appear in the state
that no disc is in the DVD drive.

1. Audio

This item is used to set the audio output language.
Press  or button to highlight this item.
Press ENT or to enter the setup of this item.
The available languages are English, French,
Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and
Thai, English by default.
Press  or button to choose the preferred
Language.
Press ENT to confirm your selection.
Press to exit from this item.

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Preference Page

System Setup

2. Subtitle

This item is used to set the subtitle language.
Press  or button to highlight this item.
Press ENTER or to enter the setup of this item.
Available languages are English, French,
Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and
Thai, This feature is OFF by default.
Press  or button to choose the preferred
Language.
Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Press to exit from this item.

3. Disc Menu

This item is used to set the language of disc menu.
Press  or button to highlight this item.
Press ENTER or to enter the setup of this item.
The available languages are English, French,
Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and
Thai, English by default.
Press  or button to choose the preferred
Language.
Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Press to exit from this item.

4. Default

This item is used to reset the unit.
Press  or  button to highlight this item.
Press ENTER to reset.
Then all the settings of your unit are back to the
Original state.

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Car Bag

Your Portable DVD Player includes a sturdy car bag/headrest mount for the ultimate in
portable convenience! The bag/mount is easy to attach and fits on nearly any car or truck
headrest (see photo above).

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Definitions

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
Soundtracks encoded in Dolby Digital can reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels
of excellent quality audio.

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 stored in a disc in this format. In
order to utilize real digital album, use film
to make a "PICTURE CD" in JPEG format.

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Troubleshooting

If you suspect there is something wrong with the DVD player, immediately turn the power
off.
Disconnect the power connector and check that there is no smoke or excessive heat
coming from the unit.

Never open or try to repair the unit yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

PROBLEM

The player cannot

There is no sound .

play.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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 speakers may be

turned down.

The sound setup of the DVD

disc may be not correct.

The disc may be dirty or

warped.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

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

There is no picture.

Poor AV performance.

The remote control

does not work

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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.

The disc may be dirty or

warped.

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.

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.

Other possibilities:

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

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Specifications

TFT Screen Size

Laser Wavelength 780/650 nm

Video System PAL

Frequency Response 20Hz~20kHz ±2.5dB

Audio Signal-to-Noise Rate ≥85dB

Audio Distortion + Noise ≤-70dB (1kHz)

Channel Separation ≥70dB (1kHz)

Dynamic Range ≥80dB (1kHz)

Audio Out Analog Audio Out

Video Out Video Out

Power AC 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz

Power Consumption < 25W

Dimensions 268mmX191mmX31mm (L*W*D)

Weight Approximate 1.23 kg

Out level: 1.5V±

Out Level:1V

10 inches

0.2

, Load: 10kΩ

1.0

±0.2 , Load:75Ω

p-p

Unbalanced Negative

DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

unpublished works. © 1992 -1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

All rights reserved.

For service, support and warranty information visit www.polaroid.com.

"Polaroid" and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham,
MA, USA.

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