Owner’s
Handbook
TK9PD14
9” Portable DVD Player
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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.
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, which 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV •
technician for help.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
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ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Use this appliance only with the supplied AC Adaptor.
Using non-approved power supplies will void the
warranty.
Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of the AC
Adaptor is marked on a rating plate on the AC Adaptor.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from the
mains supply is the AC adaptor/mains plug. This should
be unobstructed and readily operable at all times.
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
CAUTION: Never press down on the disc compartment lid
especially when a disc is playing.
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.
BATTERY NOTES
The player’s internal Lithium-Polymer battery has no
Memory Eect and can be recharged safely whether it is
fully or partially discharged. DO NOT charge a battery for
longer than 6 hours. A fully charged battery will power
the player for about 3 hours. During charging the red light
will be on. The light will turn green when the battery is
fully charged. Do NOT charge the battery in excessively
hot, cold or humid conditions.
CARE OF DISCS
DVD discs are fragile. Treat them with care. Always store
them upright in their packing; away from direct sunlight,
heat and damp.
When handling discs, hold the disc’s outer edge and/or
the centre spindle hole. Do not touch the disc surface.
Never bend or ex a disc.
Clean the disc surface with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe the
disc surface gently, radially, from centre toward the outer
edge. Never apply solvents to the surface of a disc.
CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to
your hearing, do not listen at high levels
through headphones.
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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,
DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-DA, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Picture CD,
The following formats are not acceptable:
DVD discs with other region codes.
Improperly formatted recordable discs. This may include discs which are not
nalised.
The player has built in copyright protection technology. If a video recorder is connected
to the player, the video output image may be distorted during recording.
UNPACKING
The carton should contain:
The DVD Player •
Remote Control and Battery •
Earphones•
External Mains Power Adapter •
12VDC Vehicle Accessory (Cigarette Lighter) Adapter•
Securing strap•
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.
INDEX
Safety information and cautions ........................................................................................ 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
Player features.....................................................................................................................4
Controls and connections ................................................................................................... 5
External connections ......................................................................................................... 7
Adjusting the screen ........................................................................................................... 8
Remote control handset ..................................................................................................... 9
In-car operation ................................................................................................................ 11
Connecting power ............................................................................................................13
Portable operation ............................................................................................................ 13
Loading/Removing a disc ................................................................................................. 14
Playing a DVD ...................................................................................................................14
Playing an audio CD ......................................................................................................... 16
Program play of a DVD or Audio CD .................................................................................17
Playing a JPG CD-ROM .....................................................................................................18
Playing MP3 music and MP4 video media les............................................................... 20
Playing media les from USB drives ................................................................................21
Setting up the player ........................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 27
Specications .................................................................................................................... 28
Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 28
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PLAYER FEATURES
DVD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVDRW capable
TV format: PAL
Video: Composite Video output
Audio: Stereo analogue output
DVD features:
Multi Subtitle select
Multi Language select
Multi Angle select
Other features:
On screen display menu
Multi-level zooming
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 dierent 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.
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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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
FRONT VIEW
Navigation/function buttons (see next page for details).1.
Power indicator2.
Remote control sensor3.
Charge indicator4.
Disc loading door5.
Door opening catch6.
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
NAVIGATION CONTROLS
NOTE: The /, button is one of the navigation
controls, located on the side panel.
PLAY MODE
Play/pause button1.
Next button2.
Volume down button3.
Previous button4.
Volume up button5.
MENU MODE
Enter/select1.
Cursor right button2.
Cursor down button3.
Cursor left button4.
Cursor up button5.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
SIDE VIEW
Play/Pause/Enter button (see above)1.
Setup button2.
Source button3.
USB port4.
Headphone jack5.
AV out jack6.
Power switch7.
DC In jack8.
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EXTERNAL AUDIO VISUAL CONNECTIONS
TV (AUDIO/VISUAL) CONNECTION
You can view and listen to the DVD player on a TV.
You will need to purchase an interconnect with a three pole 3.5mm jack at 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.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE CONNECTING ANY EQUIPMENT
ENSURE IT IS SAFELY SWITCHED OFF AND
DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY.
HEADPHONE CONNECTION
Connect a pair of headphones as shown.
This connection disconnects the internal speakers of the DVD player.
WARNING: Listening at loud volumes can damage your hearing!
RED (right audio)
WHITE (left audio)
YELLOW (Video)
AV OUT
ON OFF DC IN 9-12V
SETUP SOURCE
AV OUT
ON OFF DC IN 9-12V
SETUP SOURCE
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ADJUSTING THE PLAYER SCREEN
Place the player on a rm level surface
Lift up the player lid. Remove any plastic lm •
covering the screen. To do this hold the tab at the
lower right edge of the lm and peel the lm o
carefully.
ROTATING THE SCREEN
In addition to tilting the screen, you can also rotate it
in a clockwise direction.
To rotate the screen, set the screen in a vertical
position and gently turn it clockwise (1). You can
rotate it by a maximum of 180° (2) so that the screen
faces behind the player (3).
To operate the player with the screen facing
upwards:
Rotate the screen fully 180°.•
Carefully lay the screen onto the player (4).•
NOTE: When adjusting the screen do so slowly. NEVER
force the screen when tilting or rotating.
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Source button (DVD/USB/SD)2.
Display button3.
Audio button4.
Menu button5.
Stop button6.
Play/pause button7.
Right cursor button8.
Mode button9.
Volume down button10.
Volume up button11.
Previous button12.
Next button13.
Fast search back button14.
Fast search forward button15.
Program button16.
Zoom button17.
Repeat button18.
Slow button19.
Setup button20.
Down cursor button21.
REMOTE CONTROL
Left cursor button22.
Enter button23.
Title button24.
Up cursor button25.
Subtitle button26.
Angle button27.
Numeric keypad28.
Step button29.
Search button30.
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HANDSET PREPARATION
Remove the safety strip from the battery compartment.
The handset is now ready for use.
USING THE REMOTE HANDSET
Point the handset at the infrared receiving window of the
player, located next to the power and charge indicators.
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.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If the handset behaves erratically or fails to operate the
battery should be replaced.
Press the catch at the side of the battery 1.
compartment.
Slide out the battery cage2.
Remove the old battery. 3.
Place the new battery in the cage with the polarity 4.
as shown.
Close the cage.5.
Observe all battery cautions in the Battery Warning
section of this manual.
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IN-CAR OPERATION
SECURING THE PLAYER TO A HEADREST
For in-car use, the straps (supplied) can be tted to the
body of the DVD player to enable it to be mounted to a
front seat headrest.
Fitting the strap:
Load the DVD or CD you want to play.1.
With the screen open, lay the straps on the player as 2.
shown. The clips should be behind the screen.
Rotate the screen by 180°.3. Lay the screen onto the player.4.
180°
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Invert the player and secure the side-straps behind 5.
the player with the Velcro tabs.
Hold the player against a vehicle headrest and pass 6.
the straps around the headrest as shown.
Secure the player by passing the ends of the straps 7.
through the clips and tightening them.
The player can now be connected to the vehicle 8.
power supply and operated via the remote control.
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PORTABLE OPERATION
If you want to use the player without external power you
will need to charge the battery. The battery will charge
whenever an AC or DC power source is connected.
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 light at the front of the
player will glow red. When the battery is fully charged the
light will change to green. You may now disconnect the
mains adaptor.
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 player will display a “Low Battery” warning. •
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.
POWER CONNECTION
Your DVD player may be powered by the internal
rechargeable battery for portable operation, from the AC
mains via an AC adaptor or from the 12V DC outlet in a
car via the DC adaptor. The internal battery can also be
charged from either the AC or DC adaptor.
CAUTION: Use only the AC and DC adaptors supplied with
the unit.
CONNECTING THE AC OR DC ADAPTOR
Connect the DC plug of the supplied adaptor (mains or
vehicle) into the DC-In jack on the side of the player.
Plug the Adaptor into the mains point (or vehicle
accessory point) and switch on the power. The player is
now ready for use.
AC Mains connection
Vehicle 12V DC connection
AV OUT
ON OFF DC IN 9-12V
SETUP SOURCE
AV OUT
ON OFF DC IN 9-12V
SETUP SOURCE
POWER CONTROL
Switching on the player:
Slide the power switch to the ON position.•
The player will switch on and the screen will light. If a
disc is loaded, it will start to play automatically.
Switching o the player:
Slide the power switch to the OFF position.•
The player will switch o.
Auto Standby:
To conserve power, this player features Auto standby.
When Auto standby is enabled, the player will
automatically set to standby if not used for a period of 3
or 4 hours (selectable in the setup menu).
Refer to page the Setup section for more details about
setting Auto standby times.
To switch on after Auto standby, slide the power •
switch to the OFF position, then back to the ON
position.
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PLAYING A DVD DISC
Load the disc and wait for the title menu to appear.•
Navigate to the menu option to play the movie with •
the buttons.
Press ENTER to select this option.•
The movie will begin to play.
PLAYBACK CONTROL
Play Pause (still frame):
Press the • /, button at any time to pause the movie
and display a still-frame.
Press the • /, button again to return to play the
movie.
To set the volume:
Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to turn the volume •
up or down.
The volume level will be displayed briey.
When the volume level reaches ‘14’ a warning will be
displayed about hearing damage.
To raise the volume above this level, press ‘ENTER’.•
You can now increase the volume level beyond ‘14’.
Muting the sound:
Press the MUTE button to mute and un-mute the •
sound.
LOADING/REMOVING A DISC
Loading a disc
Press the OPEN button to open the disc lid.•
Holding the disc by the edges, place the disc on the •
turntable in the centre of the loading bay with the
label uppermost. Press the centre of the disc into
place on the turntable with a click.
Close the disc lid. The disc will now load. Some formats take
more time to load than others.
DVD discs will display the ROOT or TITLE menu. The ROOT
menu is the basic menu of a DVD disc and contains all the
information relating to the disc. If there is one title and
nothing else the disc may play.
Removing a disc
Press the • . button twice to stop the disc if it is
playing.
Press the OPEN button to open the disc lid.•
Lift the disc from the front left corner, remove it from •
the player and return it to the case.
To change chapter:
Most DVD movie discs are divided into chapters so you
can skip to convenient points within the movie.
Press the • } or { button to skip to the next or
previous chapter.
Numeric selection of a chapter:
You can jump directly to a chapter using the number
keys.
Press a number button.•
The direct access display will appear.
Enter the number of the chapter you want to jump •
to.
After a short delay, play will jump to the selected chapter.
Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to switch o the •
On-screen display.
NOTE: If you want to jump to a chapter number higher
than 9, press the 10+ button to add 10 to the chapter
count, then press one of the number buttons to add the
second digit.
Fast picture search:
Press the • ] or [ button on the remote control
repeatedly to fast search forward or backward
through the movie.
Each time you press the button, the speed will change 2X
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Press • /, to resume play.
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To stop the disc:
Press the • . button.
Play will stop, holding at the point you stopped the disc.
To resume playing the disc from the point where you •
stopped, press the /, button.
To completely stop the disc:
Press the • . button twice.
The disc will stop.
Repeat play:
Press the REPEAT button repeatedly to step through •
the repeat mode options.
Repeat chapter
Repeat title
Repeat all
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Zoom and pan:
Press ZOOM repeatedly to zoom into the picture, then •
zoom out.
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When zoom is set you can press the •
buttons to pan the zoomed area around the picture.
Root and title menus:
Press MENU to display the Root menu from the disc.•
All the user choices available on the disc are driven from
this menu.
Press TITLE to display the Title menu.•
The title menu may contain one or several titles.
NOTE: On many DVD discs the TITLE and ROOT menus are
the same.
Selecting items from the menus:
Navigate to the item with the • buttons.
Press ENTER.•
On-screen display:
An On Screen Display (OSD) disc status indicator will be
displayed at the top of the screen when certain functions
are executed, or when the DISPLAY button on the handset
is pressed. When dierent discs are loaded the indicators
may change.
To change the on-screen display:
Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly.•
The display modes will change on the screen.
To switch o the on-screen display:
Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly until you reach •
the ‘DISPLAY OFF’ option.
The On-screen display will switch o.
Changing the audio settings of a DVD:
The player allows you to select a preferred language, TV
and audio format from those included on the DVD video
disc.
Press the AUDIO button repeatedly. •
The choices available depend on the disc and may include
dierent audio formats and languages.
NOTE: The player will support Stereo and Dolby 5.1
formats but will down-mix all program material to
2-channel.
Selecting subtitles
Press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly.•
The choices available depend on the disc.
To cancel the subtitle display, press the SUBTITLE •
button repeatedly until ‘Subtitle o ’ is displayed.
Changing the camera angle:
Some discs contain views for certain scenes from multiple
camera angles.
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the camera angle. •
A DVD disc may contain up to 9 angles.
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PLAYING AN AUDIO CD
Load an Audio CD into the player. •
The player will read the disc. Most CDs will start playing
automatically.
Play Pause:
Press the • /, button at any time to pause playback.
Press the • /, button again to continue to play the
disc.
To change track:
Press the • } or { button to skip to the next or
previous track.
Direct access track selection:
You can jump to a track number by entering the track •
number using the numeric keypad.
NOTE: If you want to jump to a track number higher than
9, press the 10+ button to add 10 to the track count, then
press one of the number buttons to add the second digit.
Fast search:
Press the • ] or [ button on the remote control
repeatedly to fast search forward or backward
through the movie.
Each time you press the button, the speed will change 2X
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Press • /, to resume play.
To set the volume:
Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to turn the volume •
up or down.
The volume level will be displayed briey.
When the volume level reaches ‘14’ a warning will be
displayed about hearing damage.
To raise the volume above this level, press ‘ENTER’.•
You can now increase the volume level beyond ‘14’.
Muting the sound:
Press the MUTE button to mute and un-mute the •
sound.
To stop the disc:
Press the • . button.
Play will stop, holding at the point you stopped the disc.
To resume playing the disc from the point where you •
stopped, press the /, button.
To completely stop the disc:
Press the • . button twice.
The disc will stop.
Repeat track
Repeat all
Repeat o
Elapsed time of the track playing
Remaining time of the track playing
Elapsed time of the disc
Remaining time to the disc end
Repeat play:
Press the REPEAT button repeatedly to step through •
the repeat mode options.
Audio CD time display:
Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to change the mode
of the time display between -
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PROGRAM PLAY OF A DVD OR AUDIO CD
You can program up to 20 chapters (DVD) or tracks (audio CD) to play in your preferred
sequence.
Press • PROGRAM.
The program screen will open. The rst 10 program entries are shown.
Playing the program:
When you have completed entry, highlight ‘START’ at the bottom of the screen.•
Press • ENTER.
Entering a program:
Use the • buttons to highlight the program entry you want to change.
Press • ENTER to enter/change this item.
Enter the Title and Chapter numbers (DVD) or Track number (CD) with the numeric •
keypad. Use the 10+ button to enter numbers greater than 9.
As you complete each entry, the next line will be highlighted.•
Continue to enter all the chapters/tracks in your program in this way.•
Press • } or { to step between the rst and second pages of program entries.
Exiting program entry:
If you want to leave the program entry screen and erase the program you entered, •
highlight ‘EXIT’ at the bottom of the screen.
Press • ENTER.
The program screen will close.
The program will start to play.
Clearing a program:
Press • . to stop play.
Press • . again.
Program repeat:
While playing a program, repeat modes can be set in the normal way.•
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PLAYING A JPG CD-ROM
Load a CD-ROM that includes JPEG digital pictures into the player.•
The main screen will appear
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A JPG disc may contain only pictures or may have one or more folders with pictures
within the folders.
Use the • or buttons to select a folder or picture.
Press the ENTER button.•
If you have selected a picture:
The picture will display. A slideshow will start of the other pictures not in a folder.
If you have selected a folder:
Press • or to navigate to a picture.
Press ENTER to start play.•
The picture will display. A slideshow will start of the other pictures in this folder.
Press • /, to pause and re-start the slide show.
To return to the main screen:
Press the MENU button.•
Thumbnail view:
Press • . to stop a slideshow and display thumbnails.
The pictures will display in sets of 12.
Press • or to move along a row.
Press • or to move between rows.
To move to the next/previous set of 12 thumbnails, highlight Prev or Next and •
then press ENTER.
To view a thumbnail:
Navigate to a picture in the thumbnail view.•
Press the ENTER button.•
The picture will display and a slideshow will start.
Folders
Pictures
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JPG Picture display control buttons:
You can press the following buttons on the remote control during a slideshow to change
transition eects, zoom in to photos etc.
PROGRAM Transition eect (wipe direction etc)
STOP Thumbnail mode
} Next picture
{ Previous picture
/, Picture mode
Invert
Mirror
Contrarotate
Rotate clockwise
ZOOM Switch to zoom mode
] Zoom in
[ Zoom out
Pan (when in zoom mode)
To display these button functions on-screen:
Stop the slideshow.•
Navigate to ‘Menu’ at the bottom of the thumbnail screen.•
Press ENTER.•
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PLAYING MP3 MUSIC AND MP4 VIDEO MEDIA FILES
Your DVD player is also compatible with MP3 music and some MP4 video le formats.
Media les of compatible format may be saved to a CD-ROM and played in the DVD
player.
Load a CD-ROM that includes compatible media les into the player.•
The main screen will appear.
A disc of media les may contain only les or may have one or more folders with media
les within the folders.
Use • or to browse for a folder or le.
Press • ENTER to select the item.
If you have selected a le:
The le will start to play.
If you have selected a folder:
Press • or to navigate to a le.
Press • ENTER to start play.
The le will start to play.
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Playback control:
Playback of media les is controlled in the same way as playing a DVD.•
To return to the main screen:
Press the • MENU button.
Folders
Videos
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PLAYING MEDIA FILES FROM USB DRIVES
Docking a USB drive:
USB drives should be plugged directly into the USB port or via a suitable connecting
lead.
NOTE: The maximum length of a connecting lead is 250mm.
Do not use drives or cards connected via card readers to the USB port as not all readers will
work satisfactorily with the player.
Playing media les:
Media les can be played in the same way as those saved to CD-ROM. The player will not
play WAV les stored on USB drives.
Dock the USB drive to the USB port on the side of the player.•
Press the • SOURCE button.
Select the ‘Media’ source, then the ‘USB’ option.
A folder view from the USB drive will now be displayed.
The procedure to play music, photos or movies from the drive is the same as playing from
a disc.
When you have nished:
Remove the USB drive from the player.•
The player will switch back to Disc mode.
VOL- VOL+
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SETTING UP THE PLAYER
The setup menu enables you to customise language and display preferences, to match
your audio and video components and to set parental restrictions.
To open the setup menu:
Press the SETUP button.•
The Setup menu will open at the General setup page.
To change to another setup page:
Press the • or button.
Navigating the setup screens:
Press the • button to move down to the list of settings.
Press the • or button to move up or down the list.
When the setting you want to change is highlighted, press the • button.
A list of options for this setting will open.
Press the • or button to move up or down the list of options.
Press ENTER to select an option.•
Press • to move back to the list of settings.
From the list of settings:
Press • to move up to select another setup page.
To close the setup menu:
Press the SETUP button.•
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GENERAL SETUP PAGE
TV display Choose from Normal/PS (4:3 Pan Scan), Normal/LB (4:3 Letter Box), Wide (16:9), Wide Squeeze.•
Angle mark
This enables/disallows the user to select dierent camera angles.•
NOTE: Very few DVD movies include multiple camera angles.
Closed captions setting Choose ON or OFF.•
OSD language Set the language for the on-screen display menus.•
Screen saver setting Choose ON or OFF.•
GENERAL SETUP PAGE
Choose the General setup page to:
Change the TV display format.•
Enable/disable multi-angle selection.•
Change the on-screen language setting.•
Switch closed captions on or o.•
Switch the screen saver on or o.•
Set up Auto Standby.•
Auto Standby Choose an Auto Standby time (3 hours or 4 hours) or select ‘OFF’ to disable Auto Standby.•
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AUDIO SETUP PAGE
Choose the Audio setup page to:
Set how the player downmixes multiple audio channels.•
Set up the Dolby Digital audio decoder.•
AUDIO SETUP PAGE
Downmix
Dolby Digital
Choose from LT/RT or Stereo (factory setting).•
The Dual Mono sub-option enables you to choose normal operation (stereo), to route the left or •
right channel soundtrack to both speakers or to set for mono sound.
The Dynamic sub-option enables you to set the dynamic range of the sound. The factory setting is •
‘O’, change to a higher setting if you are listening in a noisy place.
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VIDEO SETUP PAGE
Brightness
Contrast
Hue
Saturation
Select the Brightness option from the Video setup page.•
A menu bar is displayed with the current brightness setting.
Press the • or button to set the brightness setting you want.
Press the ENTER button to store the new brightness setting and return to the Video setup page.•
Select the Contrast option and adjust the picture contrast in the same way as Brightness.•
Select the Hue option and adjust the picture hue in the same way as Brightness.•
Select the Saturation option and adjust the picture saturation in the same way as Brightness.•
VIDEO SETUP PAGE
Choose the Video setup page to:
Set the screen brightness, contrast, hue and saturation.•
NOTE: These settings only aect the picture on the player screen, not on a TV connected to AV out.
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PREFERENCE PAGE
NOTE: The Preference page cannot be opened when a disc is playing.
Choose the Preference page to:
Set the TV system.•
Set the default audio language.•
Set the default subtitle language.•
Set the default disc menu language.•
Change parental control settings.•
Restore all settings to the factory default.•
PREFERENCE PAGE
TV type
Audio
Subtitle
Disc menu
Default
Choose this setting to change the TV signal format (PAL is the correct setting for Europe).•
Set the default audio language. This language will be selected when a disc is loaded (if available •
on the disc).
Set the default subtitle language. This language will be selected when a disc is loaded (if available •
on the disc). ‘O’ is the factory setting.
Set the default disc menu language. This language will be selected when a disc is loaded (if •
available on the disc).
Choose this option to return all settings to the factory default.•
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your DVD player is not working properly use this guide before contacting Tesco. Before
investigating a problem, always switch o the player and any connected units.
SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power Check if the power adapter is connected securely.
No Sound Is the volume control turned up?
No sound or picture
(In battery operation) - at battery.
Connect the AC adapter
Interference or
scrolling
Due to the eect of copy protection on the disc
Avoid connecting to a recorder or TV/VCR combination.
Disc will not play
Disc skips
Disc Distorts
The DVD+-RW you played should be nalized.
Ensure the disc is correctly inserted.
Make sure the disc is free from scratches & marks.
Insert a playable disc. (Check disc type and system).
Is the disc Region 2?
Cancel or change the parental lock level
You have wrongly enabled the USB process. Remove any USB
media, switch the player o and switch on again.
No forward or reverse
scan
Some discs prohibit rapid scanning or title and chapter skip.
You can’t advance through the opening credits and warning
information at the beginning of movies.
Handset erratic/
inoperative
Point the handset at the player not the screen!
Flat handset battery, distance too far from player or
Handset too far from player or obstructed.
AFTER USING YOUR PLAYER
Remove the disc from the tray•
Remove any USB media•
Close the player lid securely•
Unplug the adapter and coil the cables•
Store the player and accessories securely, away from sources of heat and damp •
and out of the reach of children and pets.
NEVER store the player with the lid open!
CARE AND CLEANING
Occasionally wipe the player with a lint free duster. Never clean the player with liquids
or solvents.
Do NOT clean the inside of the player tray with a cloth. Lightly blow out any dust. If your
discs skip or don’t play properly, this is more likely to be caused by damage or dirt on the
disc rather than any fault of the unit.
Clean the screen from time to time with a approved anti-static cleaner. NEVER wipe the
screen with a tissue. Use a Calotherm cloth available from opticians.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Compatible media: DVD/CD discs
USB1.1 and 2.0 Full Speed
Signal system: PAL/NTSC
Panel size: 9 inch
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Video output: 1 Vp-p/75 Ohm, unbalanced
Audio output: 1.2Vrms
Audio S/N: Better than 80 dB
Dynamic range: Better than 85 dB
Laser: Semiconductor, Wavelength: 650 nm
Power source: DC 7.4V (via AC/DC adapter and vehicle power supply)
Power consumption: 10 W
Operating temp: 5~40°C
Weight: 0.73 kg
Battery Type: Li Polymer
WARRANTY
Your Technika appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the date of
purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please contact the TESCO electrical
help line. Please have your original purchase receipt with you when you call. This
warranty in no way aects your consumer rights,
UK: Waste electrical products/batteries should not be disposed of with
household waste. Separate disposal facilities exist, for your nearest
facilities. See www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-store for details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste electrical products/
batteries should not be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer
for recycling advice.
Te sco Stores Ltd,
Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL
TK9PD14 V0.4
Technika Helplines:
Landlines 0800 323 4060 (Freephone from a BT landline).
Mobiles 0330 123 4060 (Calls cost no more than calls to geographic numbers eg. 01 or 02 and are included in inclusive minutes and
discount schemes).
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