Technika PDVD7AB Owner's Handbook Manual
Owner’s
Handbook
Portable DVD Player
PDVD7AB
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a slightly damp cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install or operate near any heat sources such as
radiators, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as the 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.
Warning: To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do
not expose this product to rain or moisture. The product
must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no
object lled with liquids such as a vase of owers should
be placed on the product.
No naked ame sources such as candles should be
placed on the product.
Caution: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied herein
may result in hazardous exposure.
These labels tell you that the unit contains a Laser component. Do not stare at the laser lens.
When the disc tray is open a safety interlock disconnects
power to the laser. Do not defeat this safety interlock
IMPORTANT
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However,this is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, hich can be determined by turning the equipment o and on,the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
BATTERY WARNINGS: The DVD player and the handset
use batteries. There is a risk of re and burns if batteries are
handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture,
short external contacts, or dispose of in re or water.
Do not service the internal player battery. Have it examined
(and replaced if needed) by a competent service centre.
Replace the handset battery only with a battery of the
same voltage and type.
Discard used batteries in accordance with recycling regulations in force in your
area.
This symbol indicates that there are
important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicates that dangerous
voltage constituting a risk of electric
shock is present within this unit.
CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..........................................................INSIDE FRONT COVER
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1
PLAYER FEATURES .............................................................................................. 2
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS ............................................................................. 3
CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................... 4
REMOTE HANDSET .............................................................................................. 5
PRELIMINARIES .................................................................................................. 6
BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................... 7
ADVANCED OPERATION ....................................................................................... 8
PLAYING AN AUDIO CD ..................................................................................... 14
PLAYING A JPG DISC .......................................................................................... 15
PLAYING MPEG-4 AND WMA DISCS ................................................................... 17
CUSTOMISING PLAYER SETTINGS ...................................................................... 19
PARENTAL CONTROL SETTINGS.......................................................................... 25
CHANGING THE PASSWORD .............................................................................. 25
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................... 26
CARE AND CLEANING ........................................................................................ 26
WARRANTY ...................................................................................................... 27
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 27
INTRODUCTION
Read this manual before using your player.
The Player is set to play Region 2 discs.
The player will accept the following formats (among others): DVD, DVD+R,
DVD+RW, CD-DA, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Picture CD,HDCD.
The following formats are not acceptable:
DVD discs with other region codes.
Improperly formatted CD-Rs or CD-RWs. This may include discs which are not
nalised.
UNPACKING
The carton should contain:
• The DVD Player
• Remote Control
• Operating Manual
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest TESCO store for a
replacement. Have your receipt ready when you call. Retain the packaging. If you
dispose of it, do so having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.
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PLAYER FEATURES
DVD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW DVD+R, DVD+RW capable
TV format: PAL
Video: Composite Video output
Audio: Stereo analogue output
Digital Coaxial output
DVD features:
Multi Subtitle select
Multi Language select
Multi Angle select
Other features:
On screen display menu
Multi-level zooming
Parental control
JPG picture view via CD
WMA playback via CD
DVD REGION CODES
DVD discs and players are covered by a worldwide
agreement which limits playback of DVD discs to
specic regions as determined by the software
manufacturer. Most DVDs come marked with a
region coding. A disc specied as playable in one
region may not play on a player designed for a different region. A disc specied as universal or with no
region coding (Code 0)may be played in any region.
The regions are:
Region 1: Canada, USA
Region 2: Europe, Japan, Mid. East, South Africa
Region 3: South-East Asia
Region 4: Australia, Caribbean, Central & South
America, New Zealand
Region 5: Africa, Former Soviet Union, India,
North Korea, Pakistan
Region 6: China
THIS PLAYER PLAYS REGION 2 AND REGION FREE ,
UNIVERSAL (0) DISCS.
IMPORTANT NOTE
DVD discs contain various features. Many features are
determined by the program or software content on
the DVD disc itself. Some procedures in this manual
cannot be performed if the disc does not support the
feature. Also, some discs may need special settings
which are unsupported by the player.
GENERAL CAUTIONS
CAUTION: during playback, the disc spins at high
speed, do not lift or move the player, doing so may
damage the disc.
CAUTION: when the player is stopped the disc is still
rotating at a very high speed. Leave the disc to come
to a rest before removing it. Stopping a disc manually
could damage both the disc and the player
Never press down on the disc compartment lid
especially when a disc is playing.
The player has built in copyright protection technology
that prevents copying from a DVD disc to any media.
If a video recorder is connected to the player, the video
output image will be distorted.
NOTICES
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 Rovi Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trade marks of Dolby
Laboratories.
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MENU
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
TOP VIEW
RH
VIEW
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
1. PLAY/PAUSE key uII
2. STOP . key
3. NAVIGATION keys
4. MENU key
5. Disc Open Button
6. Power ON/OFF switch
7: Digital Coaxial Audio Socket
8: AV OUT connector
9: Earphone jack
10. Volume Control
11. DC IN 9-12V
12. Battery Status Indicator
13. Remote Control Sensor
14. ON/OFF indicator
DISC PLAY MODE
{ Previous Track
} Next Track
] Fast Forward Search
[ Fast Reverse Search
MENU MODE (or JPG PLAY - see P. 15)
p Move Up a row or menu list
q Move down a row or menu list
u Move forward along a row/menu list
t Move back along a row/menu list
uII Play the selection
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EXTERNAL AUDIO VISUAL CONNECTIONS BEFORE CONNECTING EQUIPMENT SWITCH IT OFF AND DISCONNECT IT FROM THE MAINS!
TV (AUDIO/VISUAL) CONNECTION
You can view and listen to the DVD player on the TV.
You will need to purchase an interconnect with a three
pole 3.5mm jack on one end and three RCA phono plugs
on the other. This interconnect is often used for connecting Camcorders and games consoles.
Connect the jack plug to the Player AV OUT socket
Connect the YELLOW plug to the Composite Video input
of the TV.
Connect the WHITE and RED plugs to the Audio inputs
of the TV.
ANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUT
You will need to purchase the interconnect as
described previously.
Connect the jack plug to the Player AV OUT socket
Connect the WHITE and RED plugs to a LINE input
of your hi- system.
Connect the Yellow plug to the composite input of
a TV as in the previous illustration.
For audio only connections, leave the yellow plug
unconnected.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
You will need a single 3.5mm jack to RCA phono
interconnect. Connect the jack plug to the Player
Socket. Connect the RCA phono plug to the Digital
Coaxial Input of your Digital AV Amplier.
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HEADPHONE CONNECTION
Connect a pair of headphones as shown. This connection disconnects the player’s internal speakers.
WARNING: Listening at loud volumes can damage
your hearing and lead to long-term hearing loss!
RED (right audio)
WHITE (left audio)
YELLOW (Video)
RED (right audio)
WHITE (left audio)
1 ANGLE: Change the viewing angle.
2 FUNCTION: Change screen aspect from 16:9 to 4:3.
3 SETUP: Enter/Exit the player Setup menu
4 REPEAT: Repeat a track/Repeat a chapter.
5 TITLE: Display title information on a DVD.
6* { Go to Previous chapter/track.
7* [ Fast Reverse Search/Play.
8 SUBTITLE: Select a subtitle during play.
9 u Play a Disc.
10 Number keypad†
11 VOL– Decrease Volume.
12 GOTO: Play from a selected track/time/chapter.
13 MUTE: Mute/Unmute the sound.
14 AUDIO: Select audio language during DVD play.
15 A-B: Select and repeat a chosen passage.
16 MENU: Enter/Leave the DVD root menu.
17* ] Fast Forward Search/Play.
18 ENTER: Conrm a Menu Choice.
19 STEP: Advance a DVD one frame at a time
20* } Go to Next chapter/track.
21 . Press Once to stop playback temporarily.
Press Twice to stop playback completely.
22 II Pause a Disc.
23 ZOOM: Enlarge/Reduce Image on Screen.
24 OSD: Display/Hide On Screen Displays.
25 VOL+ Increase Volume.
MENU MODE
Move Up a Menu/Menu Choice
Move Down a Menu/Menu Choice
Move along a Menu/Menu Choice
Move Back in a Menu/Menu Choice
ENTER Conrm an Action
The keys 6* 7* 17* 20* marked with an
asterisk have a dual function. When the
player is executing any function involving a
menu these keys act as Navigation keys.
When the player is executing a menu these
keys are indicated in the text with arrow
symbols for clarity.
REMOTE HANDSET KEY OPERATIONS
NAVIGATION KEYS
†NUMBER KEYPAD
To enter a number from 1 to 9 (say 7): Enter 07
If you enter the number as ‘7’ the player will wait for a second
digit. If none is entered, after a period the player will play the
chosen number.
To enter numbers above 9: Enter the number.
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POSITIONING THE PLAYER
Place the player on a level surface where it cannot
get knocked over or fall. Carefully lift up the player lid
to reveal the screen. Do not open the player by more
than 135 º or you may strain the lid mechanism.
HANDSET PREPARATION
Remove the safety strip from the battery compartment. The handset is now ready for use.
HANDSET BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If the handset behaves erratically or fails to operate
the battery should be replaced.
1: Press the catch at the side of the battery compartment. Slide out the battery cage
2: Remove the old battery. Place the new battery in
the cage with the polarity as shown. Close the cage.
Observe all battery cautions on the Inside Front Cover.
USING THE HANDSET
Point the handset at the infrared receiving window
of the player. The handset must be no more than 3
metres from the player and at an angle of no more
than 30º for reliable operation. If handset operation is
erratic in sunlight, move the player into the shade.
CONNECTING THE DC ADAPTOR
Connect the supplied mains adaptor to the player and
then to the mains supply. Switch the mains power on.
Before using the player it is essential to charge
the battery. Charge the battery with the player
switched o. If you use the player with a at battery intermittent operation will result even if the
player is being used with mains power.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The amount of time taken to charge the battery depends on the amount of residual charge remaining
but it could take several hours.
When the battery is charging the battery status indicator at the front of the player will ash RED. When
the battery is fully charged the red light will glow
steadily. The player is now ready for use.
DURING BATTERY OPERATION:
If there is no display when the player is turned on:
This is not a fault condition but due to a at battery.
• Switch the player o, connect the charger as described above and charge the battery for six hours.
When the battery is running out:
• The battery status indicator at the front of the
player will ash RED.
• After a short period the player will shut down.
• You must charge the battery as soon as possible.
To conserve power:
• Always switch the player o when it is not connected to the adaptor or you will drain the battery.
• Follow the advice on the Cautions Page of this
manual to keep your battery in good condition.
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BASIC OPERATION
1) To play a DVD disc from the beginning
Press ENTER or u on the handset or uII on the player.
2) To change tracks when a DVD disc is playing
Press PREVIOUS { once to return to the start of the current track.
Press PREVIOUS { repeatedly to go back through the disc one track at a time,
Press NEXT } to go forward one track at a time.
When you reach the nal track you cannot go to the rst track using NEXT .
(Some DVDs will return you to the Title screen).
Press PREVIOUS { to go back through the tracks.
3) Fast Forward /Fast Reverse Playback
Press ] or [repeatedly
The speed cycles 2X 4X 8X 16X 32X Normal
Press ENTER or u on the handset or uII on the player to resume normal play.
5) To Pause a disc during Play:
Press PAUSE II
Press ENTER or u on the handset or uII on the player to resume normal play.
6) To alter the volume
1: Use the Volume Control at the side of the player to set the volume level.
2: Use the VOL+/- keys on the handset to alter the volume level.
Note: the maximum volume is set by the Player Volume Control. If you are using the
handset only, set this control to MAX and then control the level with the handset.
7) To mute/unmute the volume: Press MUTE on the handset.
PLAYING A DVD
• Plug the Adaptor into the mains point switch on the power.
• Hold the player with one hand. Open the lid with the other
• Angle the screen as needed. DO NOT force the lid beyond its full angle of travel.
• Switch the Player ON.
The green ON light will indicate.
WHEN YOU FIRST USE THE PLAYER:
• Carefully peel o all plastic protective lm etc. from the player and the screen.
• Press the DISC OPEN button to open the disc lid.
• Load a disc into the tray, label side up. Align the centre of the disc with the
centre of the disc guide. Press gently on the disc to snap it into place.
• Close the disc cover. The disc will now load. Some formats take more time to
load than others as the player has to download the Table of Contents (TOC).
DVD discs will display the ROOT or TITLE menu. If there is one title and nothing else
the disc may play. The ROOT menu is the basic menu of a DVD disc and contains all
the information relating to the disc. This menu loads when you rst insert a disc. To
access this menu at other times, press the MENU key. The TITLE menu shows the titles available on the DVD. On many DVDs the ROOT and TITLE menus are the same.
Each TITLE is divided into CHAPTERS so you can play all, or any part of the disc.
ON OFF
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If you give the player an invalid command it will be
ignored and a ‘No Entry’ sign will ash on screen.
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