Polaroid PDU-1063 User Manual

10” Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player
PDU-1063

User’s 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.

The lightening fl ash 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 suffi cient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electrical shock.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

Power Supply:

Connect the supplied power adapter to the side of the DVD player in the slot marked “Power In”. Plug the two­prong end of the power cord to an AC100-240V outlet. If you have diffi culty inserting the plug, turn it over and
reinsert it; if the unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect the power from the outlet.

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 accompanying the appliance.

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

Note: before plugging in the power cord to an AC outlet, make sure that all the connections have been made.

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Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed to do so.

Refer to service manual for servicing instructions.

Read these instructions.

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Keep these instructions.

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Heed all warnings.

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Follow all instructions.

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Do not use near water.

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Clean only with dry cloth.

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Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well-ventilated conditions around the product. Do not

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place on bed, sofa, or anything that blocks ventilation. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install near any hear sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

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amplifi ers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades

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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 fi t in your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and

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at the point where they exit the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufacturer or sold with the

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apparatus. When a card is used, use caution when moving the car/apparatus to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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Refer all servicing to qualifi ed personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damages in

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any way, which 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.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects fi lled with liquids such as vases,

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shall be placed on the apparatus.

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

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Important Safety Instructions

Copyright Protection

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.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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DANGER: Visible laster radiation when open and interlock failed or

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defected. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable

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parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualifi ed personnel.

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.

WEEE

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 fi nd 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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High-quality Audio and Video

Excellent Sound: Dolby Digital Decoder delivers great sound.

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AV Input: External audio, video can be connected to most external AV sources.

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AV Output: Analog audio output can be connected to external amplifi er.

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Advanced Playing Functions

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

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On-Screen Display: You can choose English, French, Spanish, etc. for the on-screen display language.

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

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playback.

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

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Last Memory Playback: Memorizes the stopped playback track and continues playing the disc from

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this spot when the power remains on. (Only available for DVD and CD discs.)

Special Functions: Supports screen multi-angle viewing and zooming functions.

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Features

Other Special Functions

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

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

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Accessories

ITEM

NAME

QTY

ITEM

NAME

Remote Control (with battery) 1

Power Supply Cord with AC Adaptor 1

Rechargeable Battery Pack 1

DC Adapter (Car Adapter) 1

QTY

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

Audio/Video Cord 1

Headphone 1

Bag 1

Operation Manual 1

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions 2
Features 5
Accessories 6
View of Front Panel 8
View of Side Panels 9
View of Bottom Panel 10
Revolving LCD Screen 11
USB and SD 12
Remote Control 13
System Connections 15
Power Supply 16
Rechargeable Battery 17
Notes on Discs 19
Playback Operation 20
DVD Playback 21
CD Playback 22
JPEG Playback 23
System Setup 25
Car Bag 30
Defi nitions 31
Troubleshooting 32
Specifi cations 33

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View of Front Panel

LCD screen

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//+ button: press  to select different items; press  to pause the playback; press the mode button and then the

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+ button to increase the level of brightness, contrast, and color.
//- button: press  to select different items; press  to stop playback or press it twice to stop completely, then

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press the  (PLAY) button to resume playback from the stopped spot; press the MODE button and then press the -
button to decrease the level of brightness, color, and contrast.

// button: press  to select different items; press and hold  to search backward fast; press  to return to

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previous list/track/chapter.

// button: press  to select different items; press and hold  to search forward fast; press  to go to next

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list/track/chapter.

ENT/ (PLAY) button: press ENT to confi rm selection; press (PLAY) to start playback

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Speaker

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Disc tray: when the disc tray is loaded, gently press the cover to close it

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MENU button: press to access the DVD disc menu during playback

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SETUP button: press to access or exit the system setup menu

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MODE button: press to enter the brightness, contrast, or color adjusting mode. Press and hold for several seconds

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to change the aspect ratio among 16:9, 4:3, 16:9 overturn, and 4:3 overturn. (This button is invalid when the unit is
connecting to the docking station.)

ZOOM button: press to realize various zoom functions

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OPEN switch: push to open the disc tray cover

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SLOW button: press to activate slow playback function

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SOURCE button: press to select DVD, USB, SD

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Remote sensor

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Charge indicator: light is red when the battery is being charged; green when battery is fully charged.

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Ride Side View

Volume Control Knob: Used to adjust the volume of headphones and speaker

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Headphone Jack: Used to connect to headphones for private listening. When headphone is plugged in,

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the speakers will automatically turnoff.

Audio Input/Output Jack: For connecting to an external amplifi er or audio source

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Video Input/Output Jack: For connecting to an external monitor or video source

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AV IN/OUT Switch: Switch to “IN” to input external Audio/Video signal. Switch to “OUT” to play

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disc or output AV signal

DC 9.5/12V Input Jack: Used to connect the DC 9.5/12V adaptor

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View of Side Panels

Left Side View

SD/MS/MMC Card Slot: Used to insert SD/MS/MMC cards

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USB Connection Slot: Used to connect to USB

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HOLD button: Push the HOLD switch to lock the function of all the buttons on the front panel (except

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the POWER and ON switches)

Power ON/OFF Switch: Switch the power on or off

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View of Bottom Panel

Rechargeable Battery Contacts: For connecting the rechargeable battery pack1.

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