Teac DVP1012 User Manual

USER MANUAL

WARRANTY INFORMATION INSIDE. PLEASE READ

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IMPORTANT !

DVP1012

PORTABLE LCD DVD PLAYER

Trademark of TEAC Corporation JAPAN

WARRANTY PROCEDURE

v1.5.2: DEC 2011

Please read th e ow n er ’s m anu al caref ul l y and ensure that you have followed the correct installation and operating
procedures.

1. Please read this warranty card.

2. Keep your pur chase r ec eip t t o en abl e you t o pr oc eed qui ckly in th e even t of a Warranty Servic e.

3. If you require Warranty Service, please contact the TEAC Customer Support Hotline at 1300 553 315 for
assistance. Pl eas e ens u re that you h ave th e m odel number, serial number an d purchas e r ec eipt ready when
you call.

Please complete the section below and keep this information for your own records.

Owner’s Name

Owner’s Address

Postcode

Model Name/No. Serial No.

Dealer’s Name

Dealer’s Address

Postcode

Authorised Service Centr es in Major A ustralian Cities

NSW

151 Arthur Street
Homebush West, NSW 2140

Queensland

Unit 1, 320 Curtin Ave West
Eagle Farm, QLD 4009

Western A ust r alia

Unit 2, 50 Pilbara Street
Welshpool, WA 6106

South Australia

11 McInnes Street
Ridleyt on, SA 5008

Victoria

282 Normanby Road
South Mel b our n e, V IC 32 05

Thank you for selecting a TEAC product

.

If you should r equire assist ance with your product regarding its setup

or operati on, or if any difficulties arise, please call us directly for advice

between Monday to Fri day at 8.30AM – 6PM AEST at the

TEAC Customer Support Hotline

1300 553 315

[e-mail]

www.teac.com.au

WARRANTY INFORMATION

v1.5.2: DEC 2011

Our g oods com e with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consum er Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
fo re se eable l os s or damag e. You ar e al s o e n t i t l e d t o h av e the goods repaired or replaced if the goods f ail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Warranty Terms & Conditions

1. TEAC war rant s t hat t his pr oduct is f r ee fr om def ects in mat eri al an d wor km ans hip u nder n ormal dom estic use with
reason able care and skill. Mainten ance and c leaning ( i.e. las er head) is not cover ed by this warrant y. The TEAC
warrant y on l y applies to TEAC products purchased, used and serviced in Australia.

2. The ben efits to t he c onsum er given b y this W arrant y ar e in addit ion to other r ights and r emedies of the c onsum er
under a law in rel at i on t o goods or s er vices to whic h th e w arranty rel ates, b ein g the Austral ian Consu m er Law.

3. Refund or replac emen t via y our r etail er is av ail able f or a peri od of 14 da ys after purch ase f or goods that h ave been
inspected and det ermined t o ha ve a m aj or failure. R efu nd and exch ange is not app licable f or ch an g e of mi nd.

4. Subject to the terms herein, this warran ty effecti vely covers the equip ment as sp ecified i n the Warr anty Periods
Table below from the date of purchase.

TEAC PRODUCT

WARRANTY PERIOD

LED/LCD TV 32” (80 cm) and above

1 Year (In-Home Service/ Pick up Available)*

All other TEAC products

1 Year (Carry-in Service)

5.

Th is s ervice will onl y b e provided as part of this w arranty if all the following conditions ar e met;

In Home Service/Pick up* Service
a) The produc t is in dicated in th e Warranty Period T able.

b) The product is within the warranty period.
c) The product is located within the normal service area of the local TEAC Authorised Service Centre.

If TEAC determines that the product is not repairable on site, TEAC can complete the repair by taking the product to
a TEAC Authorised Service Centre.

Where In-Home service/Pick up* is not available, the purchaser is required to send the product to the nearest TEAC
Author is ed Ser vic e C entr e f or r epair . In this e vent , pr o of of pur ch ase is r equir ed to s upp ort a warr ant y cl aim. Aft er
the rep air, t he pr od uct will be avail abl e for c oll ecti on by or retur n to the pur chas er at a fee upon req uest. TE AC in­home service can be made available at a fee upon request.

Carry-in Service

6. A 12-month replacement warranty is applicable to all Accessories such as Remote, Power Adaptors and Cables.

7. TEAC will ensure to t he best of its ab il it i es th at all req uired parts are mad e avai l ab le for any required s ervice/r ep air.

8. TEAC Aus tralia Pt y Ltd and its Auth orised Servic e Centres will use their best endea vours to c omplete produc t
repairs within a reasonable period based on available resources and workload during the time when service is
request ed an d perform ed.

9. Refurbis hed p arts m ay be us ed to r epair t he prod uct. I n the c ase of a replac ement, the pr oduct may be r eplac ed,
with a ref urbished unit of the s ame type or , if one is unavailab le, a si milar refur bished m odel with equal or b etter
features & specifications.

10. Please b e advised that if th e prod uc t presented f or repair is capab le of r etainin g user-g en erated d at a, the d at a m ay
be lost during servicing. Customers are strongly encouraged to back up all important information/data before
sending the product in for service/repair.

11. Servic e will be pr ovided on ly dur ing norm al busin ess hour s and under saf ety condi tions and circ umstanc es. TEA C
and its aut h or ised ser vice agents can r efuse any r ep ai r if saf ety, i n relati on t o O H &S, bec om es a c oncern t o its s t af f
or author ised service agents ’ p ersonnel.

12. The warranty is void and warranty claims may be refused, subject to the Australian Consumer Law, if:
a) The product was not transported, ins talled, op erated or m aint ained a c c ordin g t o m an uf acturer ins tr uc t ion, or
b) The produc t w as abused, dam ag ed, tamp ered, alt ered or rep aired by any un au thoris ed p ersons, or
c) Product failure is due to accidents during use, installation or transit, power surges, use of defective or

incompat ib le exter nal devic es, exp os ure to abn orm al cond itions suc h as excess iv e temp erat ur es or humi dity, or
entry of liqu ids, obj ects or creatur es in to the produc t.

13. No one is au thoris ed t o ass u m e any liability on b eh alf of TEAC or impose any ob ligati on on it, in connecti on with the
sale of any eq ui p m ent other than as stated in th is w arr an t y and ou t l in ed ab ove.

14. TEAC reserves the right to inspect and verify whether the product is exhibiting a major failure as claimed by
customers/retailers.

15. LCD dead pixel policy, please contact TEAC Customer Support Hotline on 1300 553 315 for assistance.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Safety Information

Safety Precautions
Some Do‟s and Don‟ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment
USB Usage Precautions

2

Introduction

Features
Accessory List
Supported Disc Formats
Disc Care

6

Panel and Remote Operation

Panel Controls
Side Panel Overview
Remote Control
Battery Installation

8

Basic Operation

Using the AC Adaptor
Using the DC Car Charger
Using the Rechargeable Battery
External System Connection
DVD/CD Playback
Using USB Drives and SD/MMC/MS Cards
USB/CARD Multimedia Playback
CD Ripping
DVD Mode Setup

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Reference

Troubleshooting
Specifications

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Safety Precautions

To achieve the utmost in enjoyment and performance, and in order to become familiar with its
features, please read this manual carefully before attempting to operate this product, this will assure
you years of trouble free performance and listening pleasure.

Please read through the manual carefully before using and retain for future use.

ATTENTION: TO AVOID RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE COVER OF THE UNIT. ANY
MALFUNCTIONS SHOULD BE SERVICED ONLY BY
AUTHORISED PERSONNEL.

WARNING: THERE IS UNINSULATED DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT ENCLOSURE THAT
MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE
A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

NOTE: IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING
THE APPLIANCE.

THIS MARKING CAN BE FOUND ON THE REAR PANEL
OF THE UNIT. THIS PRODUCT IS CLASSIFIED AS A
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT AND DOES NOT EMIT
HAZARDOUS RADIATION OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

Power Lead Protection

1. Please use normal power sources. This unit can be operated on an AC adaptor (included), a
rechargeable battery (included), or a car power adaptor (optional).

2. Make sure that the input voltage of the AC adaptor is in line with the local voltage. Otherwise,
the AC adaptor and unit may be damaged.

3. Do not touch the AC adaptor with wet hands so as to avoid electric shocks.

4. When connecting with the car power (cigarette lighter) adaptor, ensure that the inpur voltage
of the adaptor is identical with the car voltage.

5. Hold the plug to disconnect the AC adaptor. Do not pull on the power cord. The power plug
should be easily accessible at all times.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

2. Placement – Avoid placing the unit where there is a lot of movement or vibration, such as on
a car dashboard or an unstable shelf.

3. Water and moisture – Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or the like. If any
liquid enters the unit, disconnect the power plug immediately and contact the nearest
authorised service centre for examination and repair.

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4. Ventilation – The product should be used in a well-ventilated area to avoid overheating. The
product should not be placed on the bed or sofa.

5. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing the cover
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

6. Disc – Do not use a cracked disc as they will break easily and cause personal injury or
product damage.

7. Heat sources – The product should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other heat-producing products.

8. Magnet sources – Do not place the product next to a magnetic field such as speakers.

9. Headphones – To avoid damage to your hearing caused by loud volume, set the volume level
to its lowest before playback, and then adjust the volume as desired.

10. Condensation – When the unit experiences a rapid temperature change when suddenly
moved from a cold place to a warm one, moisture will condense on the pickup lens and result
in malfunction or playback difficulties. When this happens, remove the disc, connect the
power plug and leave it on for 2-3 hours.

11. Others –

a. Do not watch films while driving to avoid traffic accidents.
b. Pull on the plug when disconnecting the power adaptor. Do not pull the cable.
c. Do not touch the product with wet fingers as it may cause electric shock.
d. Do not gaze at the laser rays as your eyes will be injured.
e. Turn the power off if the unit is not used for a long time instead of leaving it in

Standby Mode.

f. To retain the life of the rechargeable battery, make sure that the unit is turned on

once in a while and charged every 3 months if it is not used for a long time.

CAUTION

 Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, leave the DVD player inside a closed car on

a sunny day, or on other sources of heat such as a TV! This may cause the unit
surface to warp, change colour or become damaged.

 After a long period of using the unit, the surface may become hot. This is not a

malfunction, but takes caution against burns.

 Charge the rechargeable battery in this unit only with the provided power adaptor.

Stop charging once the battery is fully charged to retain battery strength.

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Some Do’s and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Equipment

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like
any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be
assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-

connections between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and unplug the power before making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, to be placed on/near the equipment.
DON’T place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to

equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the

requirements of traffic safety.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is

designed for unattended operation. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that
your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or
handicapped people.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about if it’s working normally or if it’s
damaged in any way. Switch it off, unplug the mains power and consult your dealer.

ESD Remark: In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge just reset the product
(reconnection of mains power may be required) to resume normal operation.

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USB Usage Precautions

Never turn the unit off or disconnect a USB Storage Device (Flash Drive) when it is being
accessed. Doing so could damage the unit and the connected USB storage device.

 Do not use a device that has a maximum current consumption of 100 mA or more.
 Do not use a device that has security functions or other special functions.
 Do not use a device that is divided into two or more partitions.
 A USB hub cannot be used to connect USB devices to this unit.

USB storage devices that can be played on this unit

 USB Storage Device (Flash Memory) up to maximum 16GB can be used. Some

high-capacity USB hard disk up to 500GB in FAT32 format can be used.

 Some flash memory players that charge from USB terminals cannot be used for

playback.

 Hard disk drives, CD/DVD Drives, and other devices connected via USB cannot be

used.

 This unit cannot copy or move files.
 Playable formats: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
 Depending on the condition of the USB flash drive, this unit might not be able to play

the files on it or skipping might occur.

 NTFS, HFS and HFS+ formats are not supported and cannot be used.
 Max. number of playable folders: 200
 Max. number of playable files: 999
 If the USB storage device contains more than 999 files or 200 folders, this unit

cannot play it back correctly.

 This unit cannot play files that are larger than 2GB.
 Files with variable bit rates might not play correctly.

File information display

 The display of this unit can only show single-byte letters and numbers.
 If the file information contains Japanese, Chinese or other double-byte characters,

playback is possible but the name will not be shown correctly.