Polaroid PDV-1042M User Manual

10” Portable DVD Player

Model: PDV-1042M

Operations Manual

20040928

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Table Of Contents

Important Safety Instructions --------------------------------------------------------------------
Characteristic Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Screen And Main Panel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Right and Left Side Panels------------------------------------------------------------------------
Remote Control --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Connections -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Connecting to External AV Source---------------------------------------------------------------­Connecting to Normal Amplifier ------------------------------------------------------------------­Playback Preparations -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Usage Of Remote Control ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disc Formats Supported By This Player --------------------------------------------------------­Usage Of The Power Adapter ---------------------------------------------------------------------­Using Headphones ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Special Features Of Revolving LCD Screen ------------------------------------------------­Power Supply ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

About Rechargeable Battery Pack-----------------------------------------------------------------
Attaching The Battery Pack -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Charging The Battery Pack ------------------------------------------------------------------------­Detaching The Battery Pack -----------------------------------------------------------------------­Using A Car Adapter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Play Operation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­System Setup -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Playback Functions----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carrying Case -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­Troubleshooting---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Specifications------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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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.

POWER SUPPLY:
Connect the supplied adapter to the side of the DVD player in the slot marked “Power
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 flask 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 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 w hen 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 o bjects 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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Characteristic Features

Excellent Sound
Dolby Digital output for excellent sound.

High Resolution

MPEG2 decoding format achieves more
than 500 lines of horizontal resolution.

Special Functions

Supports multi-angle view, s u b t itl e caption.

Compatibility
Compatible with DVD, CD, CD-R,
CD-RW, MP3 and PICTURE CD discs.

Particular Performance

Multi-speed, fast forward, fast backward,
slow play and repeat playback.

Search By Time

Search for a certain time on a disc.

Last Memory Playback
Continues playing from place stopped.

AV Input

External Audio / Video input can be
connected to most external AV sources.

On-Screen Display

On-screen displays in your choice of
English/Spanish/French.

Audio Out

Audio output terminal for connection to
audio amplifiers.

Earphone Output

Convenient for listening to movies or
music in private.

Amplifier Function

Built-in 2x1W stereo amplifier and left
and right speakers.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Designed with 10.2" color LCD screen
clearly shows the data.

Revolving LCD Screen

Adjust the screen for custom viewing by
revolving it horizontally about its axis, or
lay it flat with the screen facing up.

Switching Power Adapter

Automatically adapts to voltage required
in the U.S. and other European
countries.

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Screen and Main Panel

Unit Drawing

Open the cover of the unit to see the fashionable style of the product:

1. LCD display fasten

Press to open the LCD screen.

2. Disc tray cover

For disc to be put in

3. OPEN button

Press to open the disc tray cover.

4. Remote sensor
Receive the remote control signal for

operation.

5. STOP button

Press to stop playback.

6. Power on indicator
Lights green when the player is in

operation.

Lights red when the player is in

standby mode.

7. PAUSE button
Press to pause playback.

8. PLAY button

Press to start playback.

9. ENT button
Press to confirm selections.

10. Direction buttons
Press to select menu items or

settings.

11. TITLE button
Press to display titles if present on

the DVD disc.

12. MENU button
Press to display the disc menu on

the LCD screen in Play mode.

 Prev skip button

13.

Press to skip to previous
chapter/track.

14.

 Next skip button

Press to skip to next chapter/track.

15.  Reverse scan button

Press to scan reverse.

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DVD Player continued

16.  Forward scan button

Press to scan forward.

17. Speaker

For enjoying high quality stereo
music.

18. LCD screen

Present high resolution picture.

19. Latch hook

20. TFT- Switch button

Press to turn on or off the LCD
screen display.

21. ROTATE button

Press to rotate the picture up and

down of 180 degree.

22. MODE button

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

23. FUNCTION button

Press to enter the brightness, color
or contrast level adjusting mode.

24. + button

Press to adjust the brightness,
color or contrast level upward.

25. - button

Press to adjust the brightness,
color or contrast level downward.

Right and Left Side Panels

Right Side Panel Drawing

1. Earphone volume adjusting knob

Used to adjust the earphone and
speaker volume.

2. Earphone jack

HI-FI earphone output, when
connecting this jack, speaker
volume is turned off.

Left Side Panel Drawing

3. AV IN/OUT switch

Switch to IN, then the player is in
audio and video input mode.

Switch to OUT, then the player is in
normal playback mode.

4. Audio input/output jack

5. Video input/output jack

6. Direct current 12V input jack

1. Earphone jack 2. Power On/Off switch

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Remote Control

The Remote Control

1. PWR button

Press to enter standby mode.

2. INFO button
Press for detailed information on the
disc playing.
Keep pressing to remove
information from screen.

3. TITLE button

Press to display titles if present on
the disc.

Direction buttons

4.

Press to select menu items.

5. ENTER button

Press to confirm the items or
setting.

6. SETUP button
Press to access the DVD player’s
setup menu.

7. 0-9 number buttons

Select numbers by pressing these
buttons.

8.

 PREV SKIP button

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

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Remote Control

 NEXT SKIP button

9.

Press to go to next chapter.

10. SUBT button

When a DVD is playing, press to
select a subtitle language or to turn
subtitles off, if the DVD disc contains
multiple subtitles.

11. ANGLE button

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

-B button

12. A

Press to mark a segment to repeat
between A and B.

13. ZOOM button

Press to cycle through zoom
function.

14. REP button

Press to repeat a chapter, track, title,
or all content.

15. MENU button

Press to enter disc menu.

16. PIC button
Press to enter the brightness, color
or contrast level adjusting mode.

17. STOP button

Press once to stop playback and
then press the PLAY button to
resume normal playback.
Press the button twice to stop
playback completely.

18. Play/Pause button

Press to start or pause playback.

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

20. +10 button

Select numbers greater than 9 by
pressing the (+10) button first, and
then an additional number button.

 FWD SCAN button

21.
Press to search forward.

 REV SCAN button

22.
Press to search backward.

23. SLOW button

Press to activate slow forward or
slow rewind.

24. AUDIO button

Press to access various audio
languages, if the DVD disc contains
multiple audio languages.

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Connections

Connecting to External AV Source

Audio/Video Connections

Always ensure that the DVD player, TV and any other electrical equipment you are
connecting the DVD player to is switched off and unplugged from the power supply.
The easiest way to connect the DVD player to a television is via the supplied
Audio/Video connections. Connect the audio/video cable from the DVD player to the
TV’s audio/video inputs.

Connecting To Normal Amplifier

The DVD player can be connected to a normal amplifier. Please refer to your Audio
equipment’s manual before connecting.

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Playback Preparations

Usage of Remote Control

1. Refer to the drawing of the back of the remote control and remove the empt y
battery receptacle.

2. Prior to shipping, a separating film was applied to the battery. Remove this film.

3. Insert the battery into the receptacle and insert the receptacle into the remote.

4. For best results, aim the remote directly at the player’s receiving window within
the range of 15 feet, and angles of 60 degrees.

5. Under normal use the battery will last for one year.

6. Remove battery if the device is not to be used for a long time during storage.

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Playback Preparations

Disc Formats Supported by this Player

DISC LOGO DIAMETER

12cm

DVD

8cm

CD

MP3 12cm 600 min

The operating method of some DVD discs is specified by the software maker. Please
refer to the instruction manual of the disc.

Care of Discs

Do not touch the playing surface of the
compact disc.
Do not stick paper and label on the disc.

Storage of Discs

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight.
Do not place discs near water or in
dusty place.

12cm 74 min

8cm 20 min

Cleaning of Discs

If a disc has fingerprints or dust on it,
lightly wipe the disc with soft cloth (or
similar) from the center of the disc
outward in a radial manner.

Never use record cleaning sprays,
benzene, thinner, static electricity
prevention liquids or any other solvents
to clean your discs.

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PLAYBACK TIME/
PLAYABLE SIDES

133 min (SS-SL)
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)

Playback Preparations

Usage of The Power Adapter

Note: Please turn player’s power off first and then unplug the power to prevent

malfunction.

Usage of Adapter

The player is supplied with a switching power adapter.

1. Connect AC adaptor to the side of the DVD player in the slot.

2. Connect the rabbit joint end of the AC adaptor to the power cord.

3. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to a grounded electrical socket.

Pre-operation

1. Connecting to power.

2. Switch “POWER” to the “ON” position.

3. Lift the main cover up to open the disc tray house.

4. Press the OPEN button to open the disc cover.

5. Put disc into the tray house with the printed side upward.

6. Close the disc cover.

7. Adjust the volume with the “VOLUME” adjusting knob (also adjusts earphone
volume).

Using Headphones

See the right picture, connect Headphone plug into
the Headphone Jack on the right side of the unit
Quick Tips

• Excessive loud usage of headphones could damage your hearing.

• Turn down the Volume before you connect the headphones, and then raise the

volume to suit your level.

• Sound from the external speaker will cease when headphones are connected.

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Special Features of Revolving LCD Screen

The revolving LCD screen is one of the outstanding features of this product.
For proper operation, follow these steps.

Pos A

Pos B

Pos C

Pos D

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

2. Rotate the screen horizontally about its axis
only in the clockwise direction. The
maximum rotation is 180 degrees (position C)
at which you will hear a click and the screen
faces backward. If you want to return to the
initial position (A) rotate the screen counter
clockwise until it clicks.

3. You can tilt the screen vertically from
position C to the operation panel as indicated
in the left figure.

4. At the final position (position D) the screen
faces upward, with its back to the operation
panel.

5. Your Portable DVD Player includes a sturdy
carrying bag/mount for the ultimate in portable
convenience! The bag/mount is easy to attach
and fits on nearly any car or truck seat.

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Power Supply

About Rechargeable Battery Pack

Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery that attaches
to the bottom of the player. Your new battery should be fully charged before it is used
for the first time. 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. We
recommend you only charge the battery when the battery is down to its last hour of
charge or completely out of power. Unnecessary charging of the Battery Pack will
reduce service life. If the battery is not used it will automatically discharge gradually
within one month.

If you don’t plan on using the battery for an extended period of time, discharge the
battery and keep it in a dry and cool place.
If the battery loses power during play, stop playing the DVD, otherwise damage may
occur.

Working conditions and precautions for the battery

• New batteries should be fully charged before initial use.

• Battery should only be used and charged when temperatures are between 32-95F.

• Never put the battery in fire or water.

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

• Maintain well-ventilated conditions around the product, avoiding heat. Don’t put

the product on bed, sofa or anything that may block ventilation to the product.

• Don’t use metal to link positive pole to negative.

• Do not open the battery.

• Do not leave battery attached when using alternative power source.

• Never charge the battery for more than 8 hours. Detach battery immediately after

charging is complete. When charging the battery pack, the light on the battery will
turn red, when the charging is complete, the light will turn green.

• Detach battery when not in use.

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Power Supply

Attaching The Battery Pack

The player’s power is supplied via the switching power adapter or the battery pack,
which are provided with the player. Steps for connecting the battery pack to the player
are as follows:

Attaching the Battery Pack

Turn the player upside down on a smooth, clean
surface. Direct the battery so that the battery
contacts and the five plastic tabs are aligned with
the matching contacts and tab recesses on the
player.

Lock the Battery Pack

With one hand on the player to prevent it from

moving, push the battery pack on to the player
then slide the Battery Pack toward the front of
the Player until you hear it click and lock into
place.

Charging The Battery Pack

Plug the Power Adapter into the Player’s DC-IN
12 V Jack, which is located on Right Side of the
player, and then plug the other end of the Power
Cord into a household wall Power Outlet.

See the right figure.

Detaching The Battery Pack

If the player is not going to be used for a long period of time, we recommend that you
detach the Battery Pack. Even if the unit is powered down, the unit is still consuming
some power in STANDBY mode. This could lead to discharging the battery.
Make sure the power is turned off before detaching the Battery Pack. After detaching
the battery pack, take care when handling the unit.

1. Hold player in position so it doesn’t slide.
Press the tab towards the front of the unit and hold
it in the position.

2. Taking off the Battery Pack
Gently slide the Battery Pack toward the back of
the Unit. Carefully lift the Battery Pack from your
player.

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Power Supply

Using a Car Adapter

You can use Car Adapter while in a vehicle:
Connecting the Car Adapter Power Plug into the
unit’s Power Jack and the other end to the Vehicle
Cigarette Lighter socket as shown.
Quick Tips

• Do not operate the unit or view video while driving a vehicle.

• Place the unit in a secure position for viewing.

• Do not leave battery attached when using car adaptor as a power source.

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Play Operation

Please read these instructions carefully before using your DVD player for the first time.

1. Turn on the player’s power by switching the POWER switch on the side of
the player to “ON”.

2. Press OPEN button on front panel to open the disc cover.

3. Load disc with the label facing up to prevent damage to the player or disc.

4. Close the disc cover. The player will automatically search for the disc and
when it finds it, play will begin.

Warning: Do not play poor quality discs to prevent damage to the lens.

Start Playback

1. Press the Play/Pause button on the remote control once.

2. Press (direction button) or the number buttons to select a scene.

3. Press the ENTER or Play/Pause button to start playback.

Pause

1. Press the Play/Pause button on remote once to pause.

2. Press the Play/Pause button again to resume normal playback.

Zoom

1. Press the ZOOM button on the remote to cycle through different zoom
settings.

2. Normal – 2x – 3x – 4x – 1/2 – 1/3 – 1/4.

3. While in zoom mode use the direction keys to move around to different
positions on the picture.

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Play Operation

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Stop

1. During playback, press the STOP button once on the remote control to stop
playing.

2. Press the Play/Pause button, and then the player will play from the point
where it sto

Mode

During playback, press the MODE button on the control panel to change the
aspect ratio on the screen.

Rotate

During playback, press the ROTATE button on the control panel to rotate the
picture displayed up and down of 180 degree.

Title Menu

1. Press the TITLE button on the remote control during payback. The title
menu will appear on the LCD screen.

2. Press (direction button) or the number b uttons to select the title or
disc option you wish to play.

3. Press the ENTER button to start playback.

Note: Title and Menu are only available for DVD discs.

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Previous and Next

1. Press the PREV button twice on the remote control, and playback will start
from the previous track.

2. Press the NEXT button on the remote control, and playback will start from
the next track.

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System Setup

You can change the default settings to customize performance to your own
preference.
Remove the disc from the disc tray and press the ‘SETUP’ button on the remote
control, the settings menu will appear. It includes General Setup, Speaker Setup,
Dolby Digital Setup, Video Setup and Preference setup.
Press the  (direction buttons) on the remote control to select a category.
All the items in the category will appear on the TV screen. Press the ‘ENTER’
button to confirm your selection.

Category

When you enter a category all the items under this category will appear, and the
items placed in the middle (or highlighted) will be the current set up.
Press the (right direction button) on the remote control to select the correct
category.
Press the direction buttons to select your preference. The item you select will be

highlighted.
Press the ‘ENTER’ button for confirmation.
Press the (left direction button) to enter the other setup menu.

General Setup

TV Display

Select Normal/PS or Normal/LB when a 4:3 TV is connected.
In Normal/LB mode, the displayed images are marked with bars above and below
the picture. In Normal/PS mode, the displayed images will be cut off.
Select Wide when a 16:9 wide screen TV is connected.

Angle Mark

If the scene was shot from multiple angles, then you can easily change the
camera angle of the scene you are watching.
ON/OFF
With this switched on you will be notified if alternative viewing angles are
available.

OSD Lang

There are several different OSD languages (subtitiles) for selection. You can
select it according to your preference.

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System Setup

Captions

You can choose captions on or off on screen during playback.

Screen Saver

When activated, the screen saver automatically works if there has been no
operation for a period of time.

Last Memory

You can set the function on or off. Select on, it will start playing from the stop
point. Select off to disable the function.

Speaker Setup

Downmix

Select “LT/RT” in DOWNMIX, then the player will output mixed in a Dolby stereo
output. Select “Stereo” and the

Dolby Digital Setup

Dual Mono

The function is used to set the output mode of channel left/right, stereo and mixed
sound.

Dynamic

Use this item to adjust linear dynamic compression rate to get different signal
compression effects.

Video Setup

Sharpness

Use this item to adjust sharpness level.

Brightness

Use this item to adjust brightness level.

Contrast

Use this item to adjust contrast level.

player will output a standard stereo signal.

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System Setup

Preference Page

Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu

This setting allows you to hear or read subtitles of a DVD in your choice of
English, Spanish or French etc.

Default Reset

Use this function to reset all the settings.

Note: This menu function is not available while a disc is playing.

Audio

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

Note: This function is only available for discs that have several audio bit streams.

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Playback Functions

Fast Forward & Rewind

Press the  and  buttons to active fast forward or rewind.

Slow Forward & Rewind

Press the SLOW button to slow forward or rewind.

Repeat

Repeat a title, chapter or track. Press the REP button on the remote control.
Continually pressing the REP button will display a menu as follows: Chapter,

Title, All.
You can temporarily mark your own section of a DVD that you would like to play
repeatedly. You do this by marking the start and the end of the section using the
A/B button. During playback press the A-B button on the remote control at the
beginning of the segment (point A) you wish to play repeatedly. Press the A-B
button again at the end of the segment (point B).
The DVD player will automatically return to point A and repeat playback of the
selected segment (A-B). To resume normal playback, press the A-B button again.

Subtitle

A DVD disc can be recorded with up to 32 subtitles.
Press the SUBT button on the remote control, 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/N: Subtitle N (N is the total number of subtitles that the current disc
contains) appears on the screen. SUBTITLE OFF: No subtitle.

Note: This function is only available on DVD disc that were recorded with multiple

Angle

If the scene was recorded from multiple angles, you can easily change the camera
angle of the scene you are watching.
Press the ANGLE button on the remote control during playback. Playback will shift
to another angle. If the disc menu gives the options of angles items, you can
switch angles for viewing by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
Note: This function is only available if a disc is a multi-angles recorded disc.

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Playback Functions

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Search by time

During DVD disc playback, press the GOTO button on the remote control once,
there will be a menu displayed on the screen. You can set or select items for your
preference. Use the  direction buttons to select items, press the ENTER
button to enter and use the  direction buttons to select the desired item.
Press the direction button to return. When select the Title or Chapter, use
number buttons to in

Resume Playback

Press the STOP button at the location if you wish to interrupt playback. The player
memorizes the location where playback was stopped.
Press the Play/Pause button to resume normal playback. The player resumes
playback from the location where you stopped playback. This function does not
operate if the disc is removed.
Press the STOP button twice or open the disc tray, playback will then be stop and
when the Play/Pause is pressed, the play will begin from the beginning of disc.

Playing an MP3

MP3 is the third audio compression format of international standard MPEG, which
compresses the audio signal at the rate of 12:1. Using MP3 format, one disc can
record more than 600 minutes music, the sound quality is similar to that of CD
discs.
There are many different formats for storing MP3 songs. Usually, one MP3 disc
includes many folders (directories) and every folder includes several files (songs).
In stop status, press the up/down direction button to select the directory as you
desire and press the ENTER or Play/Pause button for confirmation, use the
up/down direction buttons again to select the desired track.

• During MP3 playback, press the previous or next skip button to turn the page.

• There is no search by time and slow playback function for MP3 discs.

ut desired title or chapter.

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Playback Functions

Playing a JPEG

JPEG is a common picture format that has few bytes and low loss rate of picture.
Hundreds of pictures can be stored on a disc in this format.

Normal Playback

Load a JPEG disc in. After reading the disc, the OSD will display the menu. Use
the direction buttons and ENTER button to choose items.

• Many discs have other items besides pictures.

Picture Rotation

Picture rotation can be operated while the picture is displayed. When another
picture is selected, the rotating function will turn off.
There are four kinds of rotational modes, you can use direction button to choose:
LEFT Inversion/Normal
RIGHT Enantiomorphism/Normal
UP Rotate up
DOWN Rotate down

Zoom of Picture

OOM button is used to turn the zoom and move function on/off.

As the zoom function is turned on, use the fast forward or reverse scan button to
display relevant zoom proportion. Use the direction buttons to change and enlarge
the point of the picture ratio.

When zoom function is not available, the picture will display normally. Press the
MENU button to return to the menu.
Press the STOP button once to activate preview mode.

Note:
Due to different production methods, some JPEG discs can only be played
normally with no rotate or zoom functions.

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Carrying Case

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTACHING YOUR PORTABLE

DVD PLAYER CASE IN A VEHICLE

Please read and follow these instructions carefully when attaching this case
inside your vehicle. For ease of installation, do not place the DVD player into the
case until after the case is attached inside the vehicle.

CAUTION

1. Do not use this DVD Player Case as a swing, car seat, or for any other
purpose except to hold a DVD player and accessories.

2. The DVD Player Case is intended for viewing only from the rear seats. Do
not install or use this product in the front seat of a vehicle.

3. To reduce the chance of injury in case of collision or a sudden stop:

• Always keep the DVD player strapped securely inside its case while
the vehicle is moving

• Always keep the DVD player Case securely attached inside the
vehicle while the vehicle is moving

Your DVD player can be securely attached in one of the following ways to view movies
from the rear seats:

1. Directly behind either the driver or the passenger seat

2. Between two front bucket seats

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Always position the plastic hooks and strap adjustment slider so that they do not

CAUTION

contact the back of the head of the person in the front seat.

Attach the DVD Player Case to a seat back (Photos 1 & 2):

1. Unzip the main compartment that holds the player; locate the set of rings tucked
inside the top edge of the case (A)

2. Locate the 2 straps with hooks on each end

3. Hook one end of each strap to the rings at the top of the case (A)

4. Criss-cross the straps around the front of the headrest (B) and hook the straps to
a second set of rings on the lower part of the case (C)

5. Tighten up the straps until secured

Photo 1

Photo 2

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Suspend the DVD Player Case between 2 bucket seats (Photo

3):

1. Unzip the main compartment that holds the player; locate the set of rings tucked
inside the top edge of the case (A)

2. Locate the 2 straps with hooks on each end

3. Hook one end of each strap to the rings at the top of the case (A)

4. Wrap each strap around the headrest or seat; hook the straps to a second set of
rings on the lower part of the case (C); in some vehicles, the middle rings in the
gusset might work best (D)

5. Tighten up the straps until secured

Photo 3

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Troubleshooting

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Symptom What To Check

• Make sure the AV IN/OUT switch on the side of the
player unit is in the OUT position for standard play.

• Make sure the disc cover is closed.

• Make sure a disc is loaded.

The player doesn’t play.

There is no sound.

There is no picture.
Poor AV performance. • Is your disc dirty or warped? Clean or replace disc.

• Make sure the disc isn’t loaded upside down.

• Disc should be clean, not dirty or warped.

• Player’s region code should be the same as region
code of DVD disc.

• Has water condensation has occurred? If it has,

remove the disc and keep the player powered up
for at least two hours.

• Make sure system connection is correct.

• Make sure the speakers are turned on.

• Make sure the sound setup of DVD disc is correct.

• Is your disc dirty or warped? Clean or replace disc.

• Make sure TV is on and in correct video mode.

• Make sure your system connection is correct.

Cannot continue to play and
play a section repeatedly.

The remote control does not
work.

WARNING: Do not touch any metal objects to the battery connectors, as it will put the
battery in standby mode. To get out of standby mode please connect the battery and

ortable DVD player to AC or DC power.

Other possibilities:

Static or other external interfere may cause the player to function abnormally. In this case
unplug the power-supply cord from the outlet and plug it in again to reset the player so that
normal operation can resume. If you are still having problems, disconnect the power and
consult a qualified technician.

• Make sure the player is not in A-B repeat status.

• Press A-B button to cancel A-B repeat status.

• Is your disc dirty or warped? Clean or replace disc.

• Make sure there aren’t any obstructions between

the remote control and the player.

• Make sure you are pointing the remote control at
the player.

• Make sure batteries are inserted correctly (check

polarity).

• Replace weak batteries.

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Specifications

LCD screen size 10.2 inches
Laser Wavelength Wavelength: 780/650nm
Video System NTSC
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20KHz ±2.5dB
Audio Signal-to-noise Rate ≥ 85 dB
Audio distortion + noise ≤ -70dB (1KHz)
Channel Separation ≥ 70dB (1KHz)
Dynamic Range ≥ 80dB (1KHz)
Audio Out Digital Audio Out

Out Level: 1.5V ±

0.2

, Load: 10KΩ

1.0

Video Out Video Out

Power AC100-240V - 50/60Hz
Power Consumption < 25W
Dimension w (o) battery
Weight w/o battery 0.95 kg

267mm×175mm×45 (33) mm (L/W/H)

Compliance with FCC, FDA - cUL listed E209155

Out Level: 1V
Unbalanced Negative

± 0.2, Load: 75Ω

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DESIGN AND SPECIFICA TIONS A RE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works.
All rights reserved.

© 1992 -1997 Dolby Laboratories.

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