Polaroid PDV-0813A User Manual

8” Portable DVD Player

Operation Manual

PDV-0813A

20040914

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the 8” portable DVD player. The unit uses the

latest state of the art electronics and is designed for use in hotels, offices

or your home. The DVD Player is constructed to provide years of reliable,

trouble-free service. It is compact so that you can take it with you

anywhere and is designed for quick and easy setup. Please read all

documentation prior to using this product. The documentation will assist

you in obtaining the best equipment performance. Save this manual for

later use.

Important Notice

It is unlawful in most jurisdictions for a person to drive a motor vehicle

which is equipped with a television viewer or screen that is located in the

motor vehicle at any point forward of the back of the driver’s seat, or that

is visible, directly or indirectly, to the driver while operating the vehicle.

In the interest of safety, this system should never be installed where it

will be visible, directly or indirectly, by the operator of the motor vehicle.

Safety Precaution

For safety reasons, when changing video media, it is recommended that

the vehicle is not in motion, and that you do not allow children to

unfasten seat-belts to change video media or make any adjustments to

the system.

Enjoy your entertainment system but always remember-safety of all

passengers remains the number one priority.

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Important Safety Instruction

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.

POWER SUPPLY:
Connect the supplied adapter to the side of the DVD player in the slot marked “DC

9.5V IN”. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to an AC100-240V outlet. If you
have difficulty inserting the plug, turn it over and reinsert it, if the unit will not be 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.

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.

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 persons.

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.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OF MOISTURE.

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Important Safety Instruction

Notes:

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 a 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. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. 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.

Copyright Protection

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance, and lending of disks are

prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is

protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property

rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this

copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,

and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise

authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is

prohibited.

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: Do not open the top cover. There are no user service-able
parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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

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Table Of Contents

Introduction-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Important Safety Instruction ------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Table of Contents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Characteristic Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
Description- Front Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Description-Right and left Side Panel ---------------------------------------------------------- 8
Remote Control ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
System Connections -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

Power Supply Connection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------11

Connecting to a TV-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11

Connecting to a Normal Amplifier ------------------------------------------------------------------12
Playback Preparations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------13

Using Remote Control ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------13

Disc Formats Supported By This Player ----------------------------------------------------------14

Using Power Adapter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------15

Using Headphones -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Power Supply-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16

About Rechargeable Battery Pack------------------------------------------------------------------16

Attaching the Battery Pack ---------------------------------------------------------------------------17

Charging the Battery Pack ---------------------------------------------------------------------------17

Detaching the Battery Pack --------------------------------------------------------------------------18

Using a Vehicle DC Adapter -------------------------------------------------------------------------18

Carrying Case ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
Play Operation -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
System Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
Playback Functions-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------26
Troubleshooting--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
Specifications-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30

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Characteristic Features

High Quality Audio and Video

High Resolution

MPEG2 decoding format achieves more

than 500 lines of horizontal resolution.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen

Designed with a color LCD screen.

AV Input

External Audio, Video input can be

connected to most external AV sources.

Headphone Output

Watch a movie or listen to music in

private.

Switching Power Adapter

Automatically adapts to voltage

requirements in the U.S. and other

countries.

Advanced Playing Functions

Compatibility

DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R,

CD-RW, JPEG and MP3 discs are

compatible.

On-Screen Display

On-screen displays in your choice of

English/Spanish/French etc.

Viewing Performance

Multi-speed, fast forward, fast backward,

slow play and repeat playback.

Zoom Function
Allows the viewer to zoom in the picture.

Search By Time

Search for a certain time on a disc.

Last Memory Playback

Continues playing from a stopped point as

long as power is applied to the DVD
Player.

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Description-Front Panel

Front Panel

1. OPEN button

Press to open the disc tray cover.

2. Disc tray cover

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

STOP button

3.

Press to stop playback.

Press to go to beginning of current
track. Press twice to go to
beginning of the previous track.

4. PAUSE button

Press once to pause playback.

5. Remote Sensor

IR receiver for remote control
operation.

6. PLAY button

Press to begin playback.

7. Power Indicator

Lights green when the player is in
operation.

8. ENT button

Press to confirm selection.

9. Direction buttons

Press to select menu items or
settings.

10. TITLE button

Press to display titles if present on
the DVD disc.

11. MENU button

Press to display the disc menu on
the LCD screen in Play mode.

12.  Prev button

Press once to skip to the
beginning of the current chapter or
track, press twice to skip to the
previous chapter or track.

13.

 Next button

Press to go to next chapter.

14.  Reverse Scan button

Press to scan backwards.

15.  Forward Scan button

Press to scan forward.

16. Speakers

Provide high quality audio output.

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Description-Right and Left Side Panel

17. MODE button

Press to change the aspect ratio
from 4:3, 16:9 and zoom modes.

18. Color +/- button

Press to adjust the color level.

Right Side Panel

1. Speaker/Headphone Volume
Adjusting control

Used to adjust the headphone and
speaker volume.

2. Headphone Jack
When headphones are plugged into
this jack, the speakers will
automatically turn OFF.

3. AV IN/OUT Switch
Switch to IN to input a video game
or camcorder signal.
Switch to OUT when the player is
connected to an external monitor.

Left Side Panel

1. Headphone jack

When headphones are plugged into
this jack, the speakers will
automatically turn OFF.

19. LCD Screen

8” TFT LCD Panel

20. Brightness +/- button

Press to adjust the brightness
level.

4. Audio Input/Output Jack

Used for connection to an external

amplifier or audio source.

5. Video Input/Output Jack

Allows for connection to external
monitor or video source.

6. 9.5V DC Input Jack

Used to connect the AC/DC or DC

vehicle power adapter power to the

unit.

2. POWER ON/OFF switch

Switch the power on or off.

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Remote Control

Remote Control

1. INFO button

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

2. PWR button
Press to turn unit ON or OFF.

3. TITLE button
Press to display title menu if
present on the disc.

4. Direction buttons

Press to select menu items.

5. ENTER button

Press to confirm the items or
settings.

6. SETUP button

Press to access the DVD player’s
setup menu.

7. Number buttons

Select numbers by pressing these
buttons.

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