Technika TK9PD14 Owner's Handbook Manual
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.
VOL-
VOL+
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AV OUT
ON OFF DC IN 9-12V
SETUP SOURCE
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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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dc
b
180°
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