Polaroid PDV-523M2 User Manual
5” Portable DVD Player
Model: PDV-523M2
Operations Manual
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions…………………………………………..…
Characteristic Features………..…………………………………………..
Disc Information…………………..…………………………………………
Description-DVD Player ………….………..………………………………
Remote Control ……………………………………….……………………
Use of Remote Control………..………………………………………….
Remote Control Drawing…………………..…………………………………
System Connections…………………………………………………………….
Connecting to TV….………..…………………………………………………
Connecting to Amplifier……………………………………….…..……….…
Connecting to Audio/Video Sources………..………………………………
Connecting to Power Adapter……..…………………………………………
Connecting to Car Adapter……………………………………………….….
Connecting to LCD Display……………………………………………….…
Connecting to Headphone……………………………………………….…..
About Rechargeable Battery………………………………………………
Usage of the rechargeable battery………………………………………………
Detaching the rechargeable battery………………………………………..
Disc Play Operations…………………………………………………………
Basic operation……………………………………………………………………
DVD Playback…………….……….…………………………………………….
CD Playback……………………………………………………………………
MP3 Playback……………….…………………………………………………….
JPEG Playback………..……………….…………………………………………
Playback Functions………………………………………………………….
System Setup………………………..……………………………………………
Description-Additional LCD Display………………………………….…
Carrying Case…………………………………………………………………
Car Bag………………………………………………………………………..
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………..
Specifications……………………………………………………………….
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Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
POWER SUPPLY:
Connect the supplied adapter to the side of the attached LCD display in the slot marked
with “DC12V In”. Use the supplied power cord to connect the jack marked “DC12V Out”
on the side of the attached LCD screen and the jack marked with “DC12V In” on the
side of the player, then 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 sufficient to constitute
a risk of electric shock 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 OR 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
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.
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.
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Characteristic Features
About this player
This player incorporates a DVD player,
color LCD screen display, 2 channel
stereo audio output functions.
When used in a vehicle, this player can
be powered with the 12VDC car
adapter.
High Quality Properties
High Resolution
MPEG2 decoding format achieves more
than 500 lines of horizontal resolution.
Excellent Sound
Build-in Dolby decoder to output digital
audio signal for high quality sound
reproduction.
Screen
Supports 4:3 aspect ratios.
Special Functions
Supports multi-angle, extra language
caption and parental-lock.
Video Out
Standard video output.
Audio Out
Audio output terminal for connection to
audio amplifiers.
ESP Function
Built-in electronic shock protection (ESP)
circuitry.
LCD Screen
5’ Color TFT LCD screen presents a
high resolution picture.
AV Function
This player can be connected to
external AV inputs.
Advanced Features
Compatibility
Plays DVD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW,
PICTURE CD and MP3 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
In power on status, memorizes and
continues playing from place stopped
(only available for DVD, CD disc).
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Disc Information
Disc Formats Supported By This Player
DVD
CD
DISC LOGO DIAMETER
12cm
12cm 74min
8cm 20min
PLAYBACK TIME/
PLAYABLE SIDES
133 min (SS-SL)
242min (SS-DL)
266min (DS-SL)
484 min (DS-DL)
MP3 12cm
The operating method of some DVD discs is specified by the software maker. Please
refer to the instruction manual of the disc. The DVD player will play most recordable
(CD-R) or erasable (CD-RW) CDs, but playback of CD-R or CD-RW discs created on a
computer requires proper formatting and finalization of the disc for audio playback.
Some computers and/or software programs may not be capable of creating compatible
discs.
Care of Discs
Do not touch the playing surface of the
compact disc.
Do not stick paper or labels on the disc.
Storage of Discs
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight.
Do not place discs near water or in
dusty place.
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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Description DVD Player
Front View
Open the cover to view the fashionable design of the unit:
1. OPEN button
Press to open the disc tray.
2. TITLE button
Press to display title menu (if present)
on the disc.
3. REV button
Press to search backward.
4. FWD button
Press to search forward.
PREV SKIP button
5.
Press to return to the previous menu or
chapter/track.
NEXT SKIP button
6.
Press to skip to the next menu or next
chapter/track.
■ STOP button
7.
Press to stop playback.
8. ► PLAY/PAUSE button
Press once to pause playback.
Press again to resume playback.
9. Remote sensor
Receives the signal from the remote
control.
10. Indicators
During DVD playback, lights green.
Under standby mode, lights red.
11. Direction buttons ( )
Use buttons to select menu
items.
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Description-DVD Player
12. OK button
Press to confirm selections in the menu.
13. MENU button
Press to turn the menu on/off.
14. Disc tray cover
Press the OPEN button to open the tray
for loading disc.
15. Speakers
Produce high quality sound.
16. Bright adjusting button
Press to adjust the brightness of the
LCD screen.
17. Contrast adjusting button
Press to adjust the contrast of the LCD
screen.
18. Color adjusting button
Press to adjust the color of the LCD
screen.
19. LCD screen
Designed with TFT LCD display, clearly
show the data on discs.
Left View
1. Headphone input jack
Connection for the headphone. When
the headphone is plugged in, the built-in
speakers will be turned off.
2. POWER ON/OFF switch
Switch the power of the player on or off.
Right View
1. Headphone/speaker volume knob
Use to adjust the volume of the
headphone and speakers.
2. Headphone jack
Connection for the headphone. When
the headphone is plugged in, the built-in
speakers will be turned off.
3. Audio input/output jack
Under AV IN mode, this jack is for audio
input.
Under AV OUT mode, this jack is for
analog audio/optical digital output.
4. Video output/input jack
Under AV IN mode, this jack is for video
input.
Under AV OUT mode, this jack is for
video output.
5. AV ‘IN’ and AV ‘OUT’ Switch
Switch to AV “IN” position to put the unit
into audio/video input mode.
Switch to AV “OUT” position to put the
unit into audio/video output mode.
6. Direct current input jack
12V DC power input socket.
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Remote Control
Use Of Remote Control
Preparation of remote control
Remove the battery compartment in the
direction of the arrow. Place the lithium
battery in the battery compartment.
Make sure the polarity matches the
marks inside the compartment. Insert
the compartment into the remote.
Under normal use the battery will last for
about one year. If the remote control unit
fails to work even when it is operated
near the player, replace the battery.
Take out the battery when the remote is
not used for a long time.
Correct use of the Remote Control
Point the remote control at the unit from
no more than about 5 feet from the
remote control sensor and within about
60 degrees of the front of the unit. Do
not place objects between the remote
control unit and the remote control
sensor.
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Remote Control
Remote Control Drawing
1. POWER button
Press to put the unit into standby mode.
Press again to put the unit into working
mode.
2. INFO button
Press for detailed information on the
disc playing.
Press repeatedly to remove information
from screen.
3. TITLE button
Press to display title menu if present on
the disc.
4. Direction buttons (▲ ▼ ◄ ►)
Use ▲ ▼ ◄ ► to select menu items.
5. ENTER button
Press to begin the playback.
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 track numbers.
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Remote Control
8. PREV button
Press to skip to the previous
track/chapter.
9. NEXT button
Press to skip to the next track/chapter.
10. SUBT button
When a DVD is playing, press to select
a subtitle language or the turn subtitle
off.
11. ANGLE button
Press to access various camera angles,
if the DVD disc contains multiple
camera angles.
12. A-B button
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 track, chapter, title or
all content.
15. MENU button
Press to turn of/off the menu.
16. PAUSE button
Press to pause playback.
Press the PLAY button to resume
normal playback.
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 button
Press to begin playback.
19. GOTO button
Press to select the desired disc starting
time, chapter or title.
20. +10 button
Select track numbers greater than 9.
21. FWD button
Press to search forward.
22. REV button
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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System Connections
Do not connect the power to the unit until all audio and video connections have been
made. Switch AV IN/OUT to AV/OUT mode for playing discs. Connect the audio/video
output jacks to the corresponding jacks on the TV, amplifier or speaker.
Connecting to TV
Connections should be made as follows:
Connecting to an Amplifier
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System Connections
Connecting to Audio/Video Sources
Move the switch “AV IN/OUT” to “IN” position on the right panel to put the unit into
audio/video input mode.
Use the audio cable to connect the AUDIO socket of your DVD player with the audio
output socket of external AV signal source.
Put one plug of the video cable into the VIDEO socket at the player’s side. Put the
other plug into the video output socket of external AV signal source.
Connecting to Power Adapter
The player is supplied with a switching power adapter. There are two ways to connect
to the power adapter.
• When using the additional LCD display: Connect the supplied adapter to the slot
marked with “DC12V In” on the side of the LCD display. Use the supplied power cord
to connect the jack marked with “DC12V Out” on the side of the LCD screen and the
jack marked with “DC12V In” on the side of the player. Then plug the two-prong end
of the power cord to an AC100-240V outlet. See the below figure:
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