Polaroid PDX-0075 User Manual

7” Portable DVD Player

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PDX-0075

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.

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

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.

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

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 accom

ersons.

the appliance.

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

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

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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.

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.

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

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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 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.

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

Important Safety
Instructions

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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.

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 1.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCT

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 serviceable parts inside the unit. Leave all
servicin

to qualified service personnel.

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High-quality audio and video

Excellent sound: Dolby Decoder
delivers great sound.

Advanced Playing Functions

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

Particular Performance:

Multi-speed, fast forward, fast
backward, slow playback and
repeated playback.

Last Memory Playback: Memorizes
the stopped playback track and
continues playing the disk from this
spot when the power is kept to
supplied. (Only available for DVD
and CD disc).

Other Special Functions

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

Features

V input: External Audio, Video

input can be connected to most
external A V sources.
AV Out put: Analog audio output can
be connected to external amplifier.

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

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

Special Functions: Supports screen
multi-angle viewing, zooming
function and foul language filtering

function

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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

Power Supply Cord with AC Adapter 1

Rechargeable Battery Pack 1

DC Adapter (Car Adapter) 1

Audio/Video Cable 1

Headphone 1

Carrying Case 1

Operation Manual 1

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NOTE

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

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Important Safety Instructions

Features

Accessories

View of Front Panel

View of Side Panels

View of Bottom Panel
Remote Control
System Connections

Power Supply Preparation

Rechargeable Battery
Notes on Discs

Playback Operation

System Setup

Carrying Case

Definition

Troubleshooting

Specifications

DVD Playback
CD Playback
JPEG Playback

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View of Front Panel

1. LCD screen

7” TFT LCD screen presents high resolution picture.

Speaker

2.

Two speakers output high quality sound.

3. IN / OUT Button

Press to play disc or output AV signal or input external Audio/Video signal.

4. TITLE Button

Press to display title menu if it exits in the disc.

5. DISPLAY MODE button

Press to change the aspect ratio among 16:9, 4:3.

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6. SETUP Button

Press to access or exit the system setup menu.

7. MENU Button

Press to access the DVD disc menu during playback.

8. LCD MODE button

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

9. Button

View of Front Panel

:Press to pause the playback. Press(PLAY) button to resume normal

10. Button

11.  button

12. / + /ZOOM Button

13. // Button

14. // Button

15. ENT/(PLAY) button

16. /- / SLOW Button

17. Charge Indicator

18. Remote Sensor

19. OPEN/PUSH button

20. Disc tray cover

playback.

: Press to stop playback. Then press the (PLAY) button to resume playback
from the stopped spot. Press this button twice to stop playback completely.

: Press to confirm selection.

: Press to select different items.

+: Press the Mode button and then press this button to increase the level of

brightness, contrast and color.

ZOOM: Press to realize various zoom functions

: Press to select different items.
: Press and hold it for several seconds to search backward fast.

: Press to the previous list/track/chapter.

: Press to select different items.

: Press and hold it for several seconds to search forward fast.
: Press to go to next list/track/chapter.

ENT: Press to confirm selection.

(PLAY): Press to start playback.

: Press to select different items.

-: Press the Mode button and then press this button to decrease the level of
brightness, contrast and color.

SLOW: Press to activate slow playback function.

Light is red when the battery is being charged; green when it is fully charged.

Receive the signal from the remote control for operation.

Press to open the disc tray cover.

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

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View of Side Panels

Right Side View

1. Volume Control knob

Used to adjust the volume of the headphone and speaker.

2. Headphone Jack

Used to connect to headphones for private listening. When headphone is plugged,
the speakers will turn off automatically.

3. Audio Input/Output Jack

Press OUTPUT/INPUT button on the front panel to switch to input status, it is
AUDIO input Jack, while switch to output status, it is AUDIO output Jack.

4. Video Input/Output Jack

Press OUTPUT/INPUT button on the front panel to switch to input status, it is
VIDEO input Jack, while switch to output status, it is VIDEO output Jack.

Left Side View

1. DC 9.5/12V Input Jack

Used to connect the DC 9.5/12V adaptor.

2. Power ON/OFF Switch

Switch the power on or off.

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1. Rechargeable Battery Contacts
For connecting the rechargeable battery pack.

View of Bottom Panel

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1. PWR button

Press to turn unit on or off

2. INFO button

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

3. TITLE button

Press to display title menu if the titles are coded in the disc.

4. Direction button

Press to select menu items.

5. ENTER button

Press to confirm your selection.

6. SETUP button

Press to access the DVD player’s setup menu.

Remote Control

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Remote Control

7. 0-9 number buttons

Select numbers by pressing these buttons.

8.  button

Press to return to the previous list, track or chapter.

9.  button

Press to go to the next track or chapter.

10. SUBT button

When playing a DVD coded with multi-subtitles, press to select a subtitle
language or to turn subtitles off.

11. ANGLE button

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

12. A-B button

Press to play a section of the disc from point A to point B. Press once to select the
starting point (A), press again to select the end point (B). In A-B repeat playback,
press this button to stop the repeat.

13. ZOOM button

Press to enter and cycle through zoom functions, use the direction buttons
() to move around the screen.

14. REP button

Press to repeat a chapter, track, title, or the entire disc.

15. MENU button

Display the actual DVD Disc Menu on screen in playback mode.

16. PAUSE button

Press to pause playback. Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

17. STOP button

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

18. PLAY button

Press to start playback.

19. GOTO button

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

20. +10 button

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

21.  button

Press to fast search forward during playback.

22.  button

Press to fast search backward during playback.

23. SLOW button

Press to activate slow playback.

24. AUDIO button

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

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Remote Control

Preparation of Remote Control

Follow the steps below to install the battery.

1. Pull the battery holder out from the remote control in the direction of the arrow.

2. Load a new battery properly with the (+) sided up.

3. Insert the battery holder back into the remote control.

Battery type: CR2025 3V
Battery service life: approximately 1 year under normal use (at room temperature).

Use of Remote Control

Point the remote control unit to the remote sensor within the range of 16 feet and
angles of 60 degree, and without obstacles between remote control and remote sensor.

Note

¾ Improper use of the battery may cause

overheating, explosion or ignition, which
can result in an injury or a fire. Battery
leakage may damage the remote control.

¾ Do not expose the remote control unit to

direct sunlight.

¾ Do not recharge, disassemble, deform or

heat the battery.

¾ Do not put the battery in fire or water.
¾ Immediately replace the exhausted

battery.

¾ Take out battery when the rem ote is not in

use for a long time.

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System Connections

z Always ensure that the DVD player, TV and any other electrical equipment to be

connected with are switched off and unplugged from the power supply.

z Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video

cables.

Connecting to TV

Follow the drawing below to connect the DVD player to TV's Audio/Video input with
Audio/Video cable.

Connecting to An Amplifier

Refer to your audio equipment's manual before connection.
Follow the drawing below to connect the DVD player to AV amplifier.

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System Connections

Connecting to External AV Source

The player supports an AV signal input function. Use the audio/video cable to connect
the unit to an external AV signal source such as a DVD, VCR etc. After connecting,
press the OUTPUT/INPUT button to enter AV Input statement.
NOTE: Noise may occur in speakers when there is an external audio signal input while
playing a DVD disc. Unplug the audio cord to clear the noise.

Connecting to the Headphones

Connect the headphones to the headphone jack on either side of the player.

When headphone is connected, the speakers will automatically turn off.

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Power Supply Preparation

Using the AC Adapter

The player is supplied with an AC adapter for powering the unit and charging the
battery.

1. Connect AC adapter to the left side of
the DVD player in the jack marked DC

9.5/12V IN as shown on the right.

2. Plug the two-prong end of the power
cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
The power indicator lights red.

Note: 1. Turn player's power off before unplugging.

2. In the case of using the adapter, the LCD screen will be brighter than using the
rechargeable battery.

Using of Car Adapter

The player is supplied with a Car Adapter for powering the unit and charging the battery
in a vehicle.

Connect the car adapter power plug to
the unit's power jack and the other end to
the vehicle’s 12V accessory/cigarette
lighter socket as the right figure.

Attention

¾ Do not operate the unit or view video software while driving a vehicle.
¾ Place the unit in a proper position for viewing.
¾ Detach battery pack when using the AC or car adapter as power source.
¾ Disconnect the player from the Car Adapter when starting the vehicle.

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Rechargeable Battery

About Rechargeable Battery Pack

Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery that attaches
to the bottom of the DVD player. Charge the battery fully before initial use. 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. If the battery will not be used for a long period of
time, charge the battery fully before storage.

Working conditions and precautions for the rechargeable battery

¾ New battery should be fully charged before initial use.
¾ Battery should only be used and charged when temperature is between 32-100F .
¾ Never put the battery in fire or water.
¾ Do not expose the battery to high temperature or store in hot, sunny place.
¾ Maintain well-ventilated conditions around the product to avoid overheating.

Don’t put the product on a bed, sofa or anything that may block ventilation to the
product.

¾ Do not short the battery terminals.
¾ Do not open the battery.
¾ Detach the battery after charging is complete. When charging the batter y pack,

the charge light will turn red, when the charging is complete, the light will turn
green.

¾ Detach the battery when it is not in use.
¾ When the charge of the battery is weak, low power indicator will appear on the

LCD screen. The player will turn off automatically about several minutes later.

Warning:

Do not touch any metal object to the battery connectors, as it will put the battery in
standby mode. To exit the standby mode, connect the battery and DVD player to AC or
DC power.

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Rechargeable Battery

Attaching the Battery Pack

Refer to the following steps for attaching the Battery Pack:

1. With one hand on the DVD Player to prevent it from moving, take the battery and
align the plastic tabs on the battery pack with holes on the player, and push the
battery pack into the DVD Player.

2. Slide the Battery Pack until you hear it click and lock into place.

Charging the Battery Pack

The battery pack must be attached to the DVD player to charge it by using the supplied
AC Power Adapter.

1. Attach the battery pack to the DVD player.

2. Plug the supplied AC Power Adapter into the player’s power jack marked with “DC

9.5/12V IN”, which is located on right side of the DVD Player.

3. Plug the other end of the AC Power Adapter Cord into a household AC Outlet as
shown below:

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Rechargeable Battery

Detaching the Battery Pack

When being turned off, the DVD Player still consumes some power in standby mode.
This will eventually discharge the battery. If the DVD Player is not going to be used for
long periods of time, the battery pack should be detached.

Make sure the power is turned off before detaching the Battery Pack.

1. Press and hold the Battery Release Tab in the direction of the arrow ① as shown
in Fig.1 below.

2. Slide the Battery Pack gently towards the direction of the arrow ② as shown in
Fig.1 below.

3. Carefully remove the Battery Pack from your player.

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Notes on Discs

Compatible Disc Formats

DISC LOGO DIAMETER

12cm

DVD

8cm

CD

12cm 74 min

8cm 20 min

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)

JPEG

Operation methods of some DVD discs are specified by the software manufacturer.
Please follow the instructions of the disc.

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Care of Discs

Holding Discs

When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their playing
surfaces as the right figure.

Cleaning

Fingerprints or stain on the disc may affect the quality of sound and
picture. To clean your discs, use a soft clean cloth to wipe them. If
necessary , moi sten a sof t clot h w ith dilute d neutr al det ergent t o rem ove
heavy dirt or fingerprints.

Do not wipe in a circular direction as the figure in the right middle
(concentric scratches on the disc groove tend to cause noise). Gently
wipe from the center of the disc to the outer edge as the right figure.

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
YOUR DVD PLAYER FOR THE FIRST TIME.
WARNING: Do not play poor quality discs to avoid damaging the lens.

Playback Operation

Pre-operation

1. Connect the unit to power supply through the provided AC adaptor.

2. Switch “POWER ON/OFF” to “ON” to turn on the DVD player.

3. Push the OPEN switch on the unit to open the disc tray cover. Put a disc in the
disc tray with printed side up. Close the disc cover. (See below)

4． The player will search disc and play it automatically.

5. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME control on the right panel to the desired level.

6. To turn the player off, switch the POWER ON/OFF on the left panel to OFF.

Basic Operation

LCD MODE
button

ZOOM

Press the MODE button and then press the + button or

- button to adjust brightness, contrast and color of the
screen.

Press the MODE button and hold it for several seconds
to change the aspect rati o among 16:9,4:3 .

For DVD disc, press the ZOOM but ton to di splay
the image as 2x-3x-4x-1/2-1/3-1/4-normal size
in sequence.
For JPEG disc, press ZOOM button first, then
press the  button to enlarge the picture as
follows: 125%-150%-200 %-normal size ; press
the  button to reduce the picture as
follows:75%-50%-normal size.

This function is not available for CD disc.

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Playback Operation

DVD Playback

ENTER/ENT
button

PAUSE/
button

STOP/ button

MENU button

TITLE button

& buttons

Load a disc in, the player will search the disc and play it
automatically. Press the direction buttons () to
highlight the item that you want to play and press the
ENTER/ENT button to confirm.

Press the PAUSE/button to pause during playback and
press the PLAY/(PLAY) button to resume normal

back.

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During playback, press the STOP/ button once to stop
playback and then press the PLAY/(PLAY)
resume normal playback from the place where the
STOP/ button is pressed. Press the STOP/button
twice repeatedly to stop playback completely.

Press the MENU button during playback. The root menu
will appear on the screen.
Press the direction buttons () to select the item
you wish to play, and press the ENTER/ENT button to
confirm. Or press the 0-9 and +10 butto ns to select the
item you prefer directly.

In general, the content of a DVD disc can be divided into
several titles, and also there are several menus in a title.
Press the TITLE button during playback. The title menu
will appear on the screen. Press the direction buttons
()to select the title or disc menu it em y ou w ant to
watch and then press the ENT E R / E N T button to confirm.
Or press the 0-9 and +10 buttons to select the item you
prefer directly.

Press the  button to go to the previous chap ter.
Press the  button to play the next chapter.

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DVD Playback (continued)

& buttons

SLOW button

REP button

A-B button

INFO button

AUDIO button

Press the / button (and hold it for several seconds) to
start fast forward/rew ind pl ay back . P res s it ( an d hol d i t for
several seconds) repeatedly to fast forward/rewind at the
speedof2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X and normal in sequence.
Press the PLAY/(PLAY) button to return to normal
playback.

Press the SLOW button repeatedly and slow playback
will at the speed of 1/2 – 1/4 – 1/8 – 1/16 – normal
playback. During slow playback, press the PLAY/
(PLAY) button to resume normal playback.

Press the REP button to repeat a Chapter, Title,All or
cancel repeat in sequence.

In normal playback, press the A-B bu tton to select the
segment that you want to play repeatedly. Press once to
select the starting point A, press again to select the end
point B and the player will play the segment between A-B
continuously. Press the A-B button the third time to
cancel the repeat segment.

Press to display or cancel the detailed information of
the disc during playback.

DVD discs can contain up to 8 audio bit streams. For
example: English, French etc.
To select the audio bit stream you prefer, press AUDIO
button during playback. The DVD pl ayer will play the next
audio bit stream every time you press the AUDIO button
in succession.

Playback Operation

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Playback Operation

DVD Playback (continued)

SUBT button

ANGLE button

GOTO button

When a DVD is playing, press the SUBT button to select
a subtitle language or to turn subtitle off. A DVD disc can
be recorded with at most 32 subtitles.
NOTE: This function is available for discs recorded with
multi-subtitles

Press the ANGLE button to play the disc in multi-angle.
Multi-angle means that a scene is shot from different
angle so that audience can watc h fr om any angl e, like the
drawings below:

If there are multiple angles in a scene, you can use the
ANGLE button to select the angle you l ike to enjoy. Press
the ANGLE button repeatedly to view different angle.
NOTE: This function is only available for the DVD disc
that coded with multi-angle.

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

Press the  buttons to move the yellow light bar
to the item you prefer, then press the ENTER
button (or ENT button on the f ro nt panel) to confirm
¾ The corresponding item is highlighted (just

for Title, Chapter, Angle, Tt Time <Total
Time>, Ch Time <Chapter Time>), use 0-9
buttons to select directly according to your
preference.

¾ The sub-menu of the selected item is

displayed (just for Audio, Subtitle, Repeat,
Time Disp.<Time Display>), use the
buttons to move the yellow light bar to
the item you prefer, then press the ENTER
button (or ENT button on the front panel) to
confirm.

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CD Playback

PAUSE/
button

STOP/ button

& buttons

& buttons

GOTO button

INFO button

REP button

AUDIO button

Playback Operation

Press the PAUSE/button to pause during playback.
Press the PLAY/(PLAY) button to resume normal

back.

During playback, press the STOP/ button once to stop
and then press the PLAY/(PLAY) button to resume
normal playback from the place where the STOP/
button is pressed. Press the STOP/button twice
repeatedly to stop playback completely.

Press the / button (and hold it for several seconds)
to play fast forward/rewind. Press it (and hold it for
several seconds) repeatedly, the fast forward/ rewind
playback will be undergoing at the speed of 2X, 4X, 8X,
16X，32X in sequence. Press the PLAY/(PLAY) button
to return to normal playback.

Press the  button to play the previous chapter.
Press the  button to play the next chapter.

Press the GOTO button to select desired disc starting
time, track starting time or track. During CD playback,
press it repeatedly to display as follows:

Disc Go To:--:-- Track Go To:--:-- Select Track:--/N

N refers to the total track number of the disc.
Use 0-9 buttons on the remote control to select directly.

Press the INFO button repeatedly to display or cancel
detailed information during playback.

Press the REP button repeated to repeat a Track, All or
cancel repeat in sequence.

Press the AUDIO button to select desired sound
effect.
Press it repeatedly, the display is as follows:

Mono Left Mono Right Mix-Mono Stereo

Keep pressing for about 2 s ec on ds to remove display
from screen.

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Playback Operation

JPEG Playback

Pre-operation

1. Load a JPEG in the disc tray, and the player will search and play disc automatically.

2. The screen displays the root folder with several subdirectories/subfolders. Use the
, buttons to select desired folder. Then press the ENTER/ENT or (PLAY) button
to confirm your selection.

3. The screen enters the selected subfolder with several files. Use the , buttons to
select desired file. Then press the ENTER/ENT or (PLAY) button to confirm your
selection.

4. Press the button to return to previous folder or directory.

Note: Many discs have other items besides pictures.
Buttons Operation

STOP/
button

PAUSE/
button

& buttons

INFO button

Press the STOP(on the remote control) or (on

the front panel)

currently -playing picture in the way of small pictures.

button to preview the pictures after

Press the PLAY(on the remote control) or ENT (on

the front panel)

Press the PAUSE/button to pause during playback.
Press the PLAY/ENT button to resume normal playback.

Press the  PREV button to go to the previou s file.
Press the  NEXT button to go to the next file.

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

This function is only avail able under folder mode.

button to resume normal playback.

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Picture CD Playback (continued)

REP button

MENU button

GOTO button

Press the REP button to repeat a file, folder in
sequence.
Press it repeatedly to display as follows:

Shuffle
All

¾ Shuffle refers to repeat files of current folder
¾ Random refers to play the files of current folder

¾ Single refers to only play current file. As soon as it
¾ Repeat One refers to repeat current file.

¾ Repeat All refers to repeat all files of curr ent fold er
¾ Repeat Off refers to cancel repeat.

Random Single Repeat One Repeat

Repeat Off

randomly without obeying the original order.
discretionarily without obeying the original order.

After playing the whole folder, the play will be
stopped automatically.

comes to an end, play will be stopped.

according to original order.

Press the MENU button during playback to return to
root folder. Press the PLAY button or ENT (on the
front panel) to resume normal playback.

During playback, press the GOTO button to select
the desired file.

Press the 0-9 buttons direc tly to select according to
your preference.
Press the ENTER button (or the ENT button on the
front panel) to confirm.
In folder mode, press it to highlight the file number
which is currently under yellow light bar, press the
0-9 buttons to select direct ly, then press the ENTER
button (or ENT button on the front panel) to confirm.

Playback Operation

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Playback Operation

Picture CD Playback (continued)

During browsing a picture, you can press direction buttons ,,, to rotate the
current picture.

Press thebutton to rotate the current picture clockwise, as following dr a wings:

Press thebutton to rotate the current picture anti-clockwise, as following drawings:

Some picture CD discs are restricted by their designing method, and so have no

Note:

rotating, zooming etc. function。

Picture Rotate

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You can change the default settings of this unit to customize its performance to your own
preference. Read this section to learn how to set up the system.

Note: the system should better be set up in the state that no disc is in the DVD drive or the
unit is on the stop mode.

Follow the steps below to set up your system:

1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control or the front panel.

2. The setup menu will appear on the screen. It includes General Setup Page, Speaker
setup page, Dolby digital setup, Video setup page, Preference page and TVG Setup
Page. You can exit the setup menu by pressing the SETUP button again at any time
during setting.

3. Press the  or  (direction buttons) on the remote control or on the front panel to
select a sub-menu that you want to set up.

4. Press the  or  button on the remote control or on the front panel to select the item
that you want to set up in the sub-menu.

System Setup

General Setup Page

The items included in this sub-menu are shown as
the left.

1.TV Display

This item is used to set TV display mode.
Press the  or  button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER orbutton to enter the item.
It includes Normal/PS, Normal/LB and Wide, Wide
by default. Press the  or  button to choose the
proper one. Press the ENTER button to confirm
your selection. Press the direction button to exit
from this item.
Note: Select Normal/PS or Normal/LB when a 4:3
TV is connected.
Select Wide when a 16:9 wide screen TV is
connected.

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System Setup

General Setup Page

2.Angle Mark

This item is used to turn the Angle Mark on or off.
Press the  or  button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER or  to enter the item.
Press the  or  button to choose angle mark on
or off.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.
Press the direction to exit this item.

3.OSD Language

This item is used to set the OSD (on-screen
display) language. Press the  or  button to

highlight this item. Press the ENTER or  to enter
the setup of this item.
It includes English, French, Spanish, German
Italian, and Portuguese. English by Default.
Press the  or  button to choose the proper one.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.
Press the  direction button to exit this item.

4.Screen Saver

This item is used to turn the screen saver on or off.
Press the  or  button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER or  to enter the setup of this
item. The default setting of this item is on.
Press the  or  button to choose on or off.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.
Press the direction button to exit this item.

5. Last Memory

This item is used to set last memory state.
Note: The last memory refers to resume playback
from the point that you stopped last time.
Press the  or  button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER or  to enter the item.
The default setting of this item is off.
Press the  or  button to choose on or off.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.
Press the  direction button to exit this item.

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Speaker Setup Page

Dolby Digital Setup

System Setup

The item included in this sub-menu is shown as the
left.

1.Downmix

This item is used to set downmix mode.
Press the  or  button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER or to enter the item.
It includes Lt/Rt and stereo, stereo by default.
Note: The function of Lt/Rt is to output mixed audio
in the format provided by Dolby. The function of
stereo is to output stereo signal.
Press the  or  button to choose the proper one.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.
Press the direction button to exit this item.

The items included in this sub-menu are shown as
the left.

1. Dual Mono

This item is used to set the channel output mode.
Press the  or  button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER or  to enter the item.
It includes stereo, L-Mono, R-Mono and Mix-Mono,
Stereo by default.
Press the  or  button to choose the proper one.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.
Press the direction button to exit this item.

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System Setup

Video Setup Page

2.Dynamic

This item is used to adjust linear dynamic
compression rate to get different signal
compression Effects.
Press the  or  button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER or  to enter the setup of this
item. Then the item will show as the left.
Press the  or  to choose the proper level.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.
Press the  direction button to exit this item.

The items included in this sub-menu are shown as
the left.

1.Sharpness

This item is used to adjust the sharpness of the
Screen.
Press the  or  button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER or  to enter the item.
It included High, Medium and Low, Low by default.
Press  or button to choose the proper one.
Press ENTER button to confirm your selection.
Press direction button to exit this item.

2. Brightness

This item is used to adjust brightness level of the
Screen.
Press the  or  button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER or to enter the item.
Press the
The default level is 00.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.

 or button to adjust to desired level.

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Preference Page

System Setup

3. Contrast

This item is used to adjust contrast level of the
Screen.
Press the  or  button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER or to enter the item.
Press the
The default level is 00.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.

The items included in this sub-menu are
Shown as the left.

Note: This sub-title can only appear in the state
that no disc is in the DVD drive.

1. Audio

This item is used to set the audio output language.
Press  or button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER or button to enter the item.
The available languages are English, French,
Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and
Thai, English by default.
Press the  or button to choose the preferred
Language.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.
Press thebutton to exit this item.

2. Subtitle

This item is used to set the subtitle language.
Press the  or button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER or button to enter the item.
The available languages are English, French,
Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and
Thai, Off by default.
Press the  or button to choose the preferred
Language.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.
Press the direction button to exit this item.

 or button to adjust to desired level.

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System Setup

TVGuardian Setup Page

3. Disc Menu

This item is used to set the language of disc menu.
Press the  or button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER or button to enter the item.
The available languages are English, French,
Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and
Thai, English by default.
Press the  or button to choose the preferred
Language.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.
Press the direction button to exit this item.

4. Default

This item is used to reset the unit.
Press the  or  button to highlight this item.
Press the ENTER or  button to enter this item.
Press the ENTER button to reset.
Then all the settings of your unit will return to the
Original status.

TVG--Activation

This item is used to filter foul language in the
disc during playback.
Obtain your activation code via the appointed
web or the phone number.
Press the  button to highlight code column.
Use the 0-9 number buttons to enter the code.
Press the ENTER/ENT button to activate this
function.

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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 payer 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.

CAUTION

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

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

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

Carrying Case

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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Carrying Case

To suspend the DVD Player Case between 2 bucket seat s
(Photo 3):

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.

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Definition

Letterbox screen

This refers to a screen on which the playback picture of wide-screen DVDs appears with
black bands running along the top and bottom.

Pan & Scan screen

This refers to a screen on which the playback picture of wide-screen DVDs is cut off at the
left and right sides.

Title, Chapter (DVD)

DVDs are divided into some large sections (titles) or some small sections (chapters). Each
section is numbered: these numbers are called Title number or Chapter number.
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter1 Chapter 1
Chapter2
…… ……

Track (CD)

CDs are divided into some sections ( tracks). Each sect ion is numbered; th ese numbers are
called Track number.
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 ……

JPEG

JPEG is a common picture format that
has small file size and low quality loss
rate of picture. Hundreds of pictures can
be stored in a disc in this format. In
order to utilize real digital album, use film
to make a Picture CD in JPEG format.

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If you suspect there is something wrong w ith the DVD player, immediat el y turn the power off.
Disconnect the power connector and check that there is no smoke or excessive heat coming
from the unit.

Never open or try to repair the unit yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

PROBLEM

The player cannot
play.

There is no sound .

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The disc cover may not be
closed.

There may be no discs in
the DVD drive.

The disc may not be put in
in the right way.

The disc may be dirty or
warped.

The player's region code
may not as the same as the
region code of DVD disc.

There may be water on the
lens.

The system connection may
be not correct.

The speakers may be
turned down.

The sound setup of the DVD
disc may be not correct.

The disc may be dirty or
warped.

Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Close the disc cover.

Put a disc in to the DVD drive.

Put the disc in with the label
side up.

Clean or change the disc.

Make sure the player's
region code is the same as
the region code of DVD
disc.

Remove the disc and keep
the player being powered off
for at least two hours.

Connect the system
correctly.

Turn on the speaker.

Setup the sound of the DVD
correctly.

Clean or change the disc.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

There is no picture.

Poor AV performance.

The remote control
does not work

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The LCD may be not in
correct video mode.

The system connection may
be not correct.

The unit may be not in AV
out mode.

The disc may be dirty or
warped.

There may be some
obstructions between the
remote control and the
player.

The remote control may not
be pointed at the player.

The batteries of remote
control may not be inserted
correctly.

The batteries of remote
control may be out of power
or weak.

Other possibilities:

Static or other external interference may cause the player function abnormally. In order to
recover normal status, please unplug the power-supply cord and then plug it into the outlet
again to reset the player. If the problems still exist, please cut off the power supply and
consult your service center or the qualified tec hn i ci an.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Choose the correct video
mode.

Connect the system
correctly.

Switch AV IN/OUT on the
right panel to OUT.

Clean or change the disc.

Remove the obstruction
between the remote control
and the player.

Point the remote control at
the player directly .

Make sure the polarity of
each battery is correct.

Replace the batteries.

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TFT screen size

7 inches (16：9)
Screen resolution 480x234
Laser Wavelength 780/650nm
Video System NTSC
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz ±2.5dB
Audio Signal-to-noise Rate ≥90dB
Audio distortion + noise ≤ -70dB (1kHz)
Channel Separation ≥70dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Range ≥80dB (1kHz)

Audio Out Out Level 2V±

Specifications

0.2

1.0

, Load 10kΩ

Video Out

Out Level 1V

Unbalanced Negative

±0.2, Load 75Ω

P-P

Power AC100～240V（50Hz/60Hz）

Dimensions 205mm x 153mm x 41mm
Weight Approximate 1.12 Kg

DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

© 1992 -1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

All rights reserved.

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"Polaroid" and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA.