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:

ut.

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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