Polaroid Portable DVD Player PDM 0824 User Manual

8” Portable DVD Player  
PDM-0824  
Operation Manual  
20050218  
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Safety Instructions  
Do not install the product in a position where it will interfere with the operation  
of an automotive air bag.  
The air bag may fail to operate properly or the product could become dislodged by  
airbag operation, causing an accident and/or injury.  
Do not expose the product to excessive heat.  
This could cause the product to start smoking or ignite, or cause electrical shock or  
other malfunction.  
Unplug all the equipment before connecting.  
Always ensure that the DVD player and any other electrical equipment connected to  
the DVD player is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before the  
player is connected.  
Do not, under any circumstances, install the product in a place in a vehicle  
where the driver's ability to drive the car or the driver's field of vision will be  
impaired.  
Install the product in a place where it doesn’t interfere with the driver's field of vision  
either in front or behind or in a place where it interferes with the driver's ability to drive  
the car. This may lead to traffic accidents and/or injury.  
Follow the instructions to connect the product to other electrical equipments.  
To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram. Do not  
connect power to the unit until all other connections are completed.  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace the rechargeable lithium battery only with the same or equivalent type.  
Caution  
Install the product securely so that it will not shift out of place or fall. Loose  
screws or insecure installation may cause the product to shift out of position or fall  
while a vehicle is moving, resulting in an accident and/or injury.  
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.  
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Safety Instructions  
This product has been listed as class 1 laser product. The mark is on the rear  
panel.  
The apparatus shall be connected to an AC power outlet with a protective grounded  
connection. Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid  
direct exposure to beam. Do not open the top cover while the unit is operating. There  
are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
Beware of unit falling or tipping over when moving.  
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
Before operation  
Warning  
Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms.  
Never operate the product during lightning storms as this could cause the product to  
malfunction.  
Do not operate the product if there is visible damage to the product.  
If damage occurs, immediately stop using the product and contact the store from  
which you purchased your product. Continuing to use the product in this condition  
could cause accidents, fire or electrical shock.  
The driver of a vehicle must not operate this product or watch the monitor.  
It may distract the driver and cause an accident.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as:  
damage to the power supply cord or plug, liquid spilled on the player, objects have  
fallen into the player, exposure to rain or moisture, the unit does not operate normally  
or has been dropped.  
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Safety Instructions  
Caution  
Notes on discs: Do not play discs that are damaged  
or warped, including discs with cracks, scratches  
or parts missing; discs with burrs; poor quality discs.  
Route all cords so that they do not interfere with driving or with entering or  
exiting the car. Run the cords so that they do not wrap around the steering wheel,  
brake pedal, etc. or around your feet. Secure all the cords together.  
Use the product at the proper volume setting.  
Driving while you are unable to hear sounds around you or from outside the car can  
cause accidents.  
Do not touch the color TFT LCD screen.  
Do not place any heavy objects on the product.  
Never put any heavy objects on the product. Doing so may cause damage to product.  
Do not damage the cords.  
Broken wires and short circuits can cause electrical shock or fire. Run the cords so  
that they do not get tangled in moving parts. Do not damage, tighten up, twist, or work  
on the cords. Do not place the cords near heat sources or put heavy objects on the  
cords.  
Do not play discs in the wrong format.  
For instance, if you add the ".cda" extension to a file that is not formatted as a CD file,  
a loud noise may be heard through the speakers, possibly damaging them and  
hurting your eardrums.  
Do not swing from the product or pull it.  
This may cause an accident, injury and/or malfunction. Be particularly careful that  
children follow this rule.  
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS  
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 service-able  
parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
This unit complies with FDA regulation for radiation control of laser products.  
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Safety Instructions  
Preservation and Cleaning  
Warning  
Do not use any volatile agents such as gasoline or  
paint thinners to clean the product. Never use any  
volatile materials to clean the product, because they may  
damage the surface of the player. Use a soft, dry cloth for  
cleaning.  
Store in a proper place  
Store the product in clean, dry place, avoid direct sunlight and moisture.  
Caution  
Unplug the product when not used for a long period of time.  
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.  
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Features  
High-quality audio and video  
AV In: External Audio, Video input can be  
connected to most external AV sources.  
AV Out: Analog Audio output and video  
output.  
Excellent sound: Dolby Digital delivers  
great sound.  
Advanced Playing Functions  
On-screen Display: You can choose  
from English, Spanish or French for the  
On-screen Display language.  
Compatibility: Compatible with DVD,  
CD and Picture CD disks.  
Particular Performance: Multi-speed,  
fast forward, fast backward and slow  
forward, slow backward.  
Search by Time: Search for a certain  
track of a disk by selected time.  
Last Memory Playback: Memorizes the  
stopped playback track and continues playing  
the disk from this spot when power is restored  
if the disc tray cover is not opened.  
Special Functions: Supports screen aspect  
ratio changing, zooming in or out,  
multi-language caption, multi-angle viewing.  
Other Special Functions  
High Resolution: MPEG-2 decoding  
format achieves more than 500 lines of  
horizontal resolution.  
Revolving LCD Screen: Adjust the screen  
by revolving it horizontally about its axis, or  
lay it flat with the screen facing.  
Power Adapter Switch: Automatically  
adapts to voltage requirements in U.S and  
other countries.  
Docking Jack: This unit features a docking jack on the bottom for connecting with an  
optional docking station. The docking station is integrated with connectors for  
peripheral devices to eliminate complicated connections and save valuable space  
around the player  
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Accessories  
Accessories List  
ITEM  
NAME  
QTY  
Remote Control (with battery)  
1
Operation Manual  
Power Supply Cord with AC Adapter  
Audio/Video Cable  
1
1
1
Rechargeable Battery Pack  
1
DC Adapter (Car Adapter)  
Carrying Case  
1
1
NOTE  
Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to change without prior notice.  
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Contents  
Safety Instructions  
Features  
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Accessories  
View of Unit  
View of Side Panels  
View of Unit Bottom  
Revolving LCD Screen  
Remote Control  
System Connections  
Power Supply Preparation  
Rechargeable Battery  
Notes on Discs  
Playback Operation  
DVD Playback  
CD Playback  
Picture CD Playback  
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System Setup  
Carrying Case  
Definitions  
Troubleshooting  
Specifications  
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View of Unit  
Front View  
1. TFT LCD  
8” color TFT screen presents high resolution picture.  
2. Speakers  
Two speakers output high quality sound.  
3. MODE button  
Press to change the brightness, contrast and color level or change the aspect ratio.  
(See page24)  
4. +/- button  
Press to increase/decrease the level of the selected item.  
5. ZOOM button  
Press to activate the zoom function to zoom in or out the current image.  
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View of Main Unit  
6. SETUP button  
Press to access the DVD setup menu.  
7. MENU button  
Press to enter to the disc menu  
8. TITLE button  
Press to display the disc title menu if the titles are coded in the disc  
9. /,/button  
/:press the direction buttons to select items.  
/: press to fast search backward and forward during disc playback.  
10. /,/button  
/: press the direction button to select items.  
/: press to play the previous track or the next track.  
11. ENT button  
Press to confirm your selection  
12. A-B button  
Press to mark a segment to repeat between A and B  
13. SLOW  
Press to activate slow playback.  
14. STOP button  
Press to stop playback. Press the  
button to resume playback.  
15.  
PLAY/PAUSE button  
Press to start playback or pause the playback.  
16. Main unit Power indicator  
Light turns green when the unit is under operation; turns red in standby mode.  
17. Battery charge indicator  
Light turns red when the battery is in charging; turns green when the battery is fully  
charged.  
18. Remote sensor  
Receive the signal from the remote control for operation.  
19. Unit latch hook  
20. OPEN button  
Press to open disc tray cover.  
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View of Side Panels  
Right Side View  
1. VOLUME Control  
For adjusting the sound level of speakers or headphones.  
2. Headphone Jack  
When headphones are plugged into the unit, the speakers automatically turn off.  
3. AUDIO input/output Jack  
For connecting to an external amplifier or audio source  
4. VIDEO input/output Jack  
For connecting to an external monitor or video source  
5. DVD/AV IN Switch  
Switch to AV IN to input the external AV source; switch to DVD to playback the disc  
6. DC 9.5V IN Jack  
For connecting to power supply, including Car Adapter. (See page15)  
Left Side View  
1. Headphone Jack  
When headphones are plugged into the unit, the speakers automatically turn off.  
2. POWER ON/OFF Switch  
Switch the power on or off.  
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View of Unit Bottom  
View of the bottom  
1. Rechargeable Battery Contacts  
For connecting the rechargeable battery pack.  
2. Docking Jack  
This portable DVD player is designed with a Docking Jack on the bottom. The  
Docking Jack is designed for connecting to an optional external Docking Station for  
expanded functions. The Docking Station features an electrical connection interface  
that enables the portable DVD to effectively serve as a desktop DVD. It is integrated  
with connectors for peripheral devices to eliminate complicated connections and  
save valuable space around the unit. With a Docking Station, you can enjoy the  
expansion possibilities of desktop DVD with the portability of a portable DVD.  
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Revolving LCD Screen  
Revolving Steps  
The revolving LCD screen is one of the outstanding features about this product. We’d  
like to suggest you to take the following steps for proper operation.  
A
1. Open the screen cover to position (A) as  
shown in the left figure at which the screen  
is vertical to the operation panel.  
B
2. Revolving the screen horizontally  
around it’s axis in the clockwise only. The  
maximum revolving degree is 180  
(position C). If you want to return to initial  
position (A), please revolve screen counter  
clockwise.  
C
3. You can rotate the screens vertically  
from position C to operation panel as  
indicated in left fig.  
D
4. The final rotating position (position D) at  
which the screen facing upward and back  
to operation panel.  
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Remote Control  
1. PWR button  
Press to access standby mode or playback mode.  
2. INFO button  
Press to display the detailed information of the disc during playing. Press this button  
again to exit from the information display.  
3. TITLE button  
Press to display title menu if it exists in the disc.  
4. Direction buttons  
Press to select different options.  
5. ENTER button  
Press to access playback, or confirm your selection  
6. SETUP button  
Press to enter the player’s system setup.  
7. 0-9 Number buttons  
Press to select an option in the menu.  
8. PREV button  
Press to return to the previous list or the previous track or chapter. If it is a DVD disc,  
it needs to press this button twice to return to the previous  
track.  
9. NEXT button  
Press to skip to the next list, track or chapter.  
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Remote Control  
10. SUBT button  
Press to select different subtitle languages if there are multiple subtitle languages  
existing in the disc.  
11. ANGLE button  
Press to access various camera angles playback if the DVD disc contains multiple  
camera angles.  
12. A-B Repeat button  
Press to play a certain selected segment repeatedly.  
13. ZOOM button  
Press to realize various zoom effects.  
14. REP button  
Press to repeat a chapter, a title, a track or the whole disc.  
15. MENU button  
Press to display or cancel the menu.  
16. PAUSE button  
Press to pause the playback.  
17. STOP button  
Press to stop the playback. Then press PLAY button to resume playback from the  
stopped spot. Press this button twice to stop playback completely.  
18. PLAY button  
Press to begin to play.  
19. GOTO button  
Press to select the desired disc starting time, track or title.  
20. +10 button  
Press this button and the additional number buttons to select item numbers which  
are greater than 9.  
21. FWD SCAN button  
Press to search forward fast.  
22. REV SCAN button  
Press to search backward fast.  
23. SLOW button  
Press to activate slow playback function.  
24. AUDIO button  
Press to select different languages  
when a DVD disc which contains multiple audio languages is played. Press to  
select different audio track when a CD disc is played.  
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Battery Installation for  
Remote Control  
Installation Steps  
Follow the steps below to install the battery.  
Step1: Pull the battery holder out from the remote  
control in the direction of the arrow.  
Step 2: Load a new battery properly with  
the (+) side up.  
Step3: Insert the battery holder back into  
the remote control.  
Battery Property  
Battery Type: CR2025 3V  
Battery Life: Approximately 1 year under normal use (at room temperature).  
Caution  
1. Improper use of the battery may cause overheating, explosion or ignition, which can  
result in an injury or fire. Battery leakage may damage the remote control.  
2. Do not expose the remote control unit to direct sunlight.  
3. Do not recharge, disassemble, deform or heat the battery.  
4. Do not put the battery in fire or water.  
4.  
Immediately replace the exhausted battery.  
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System Connections  
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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.  
Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables.  
Connecting to TV  
Audio/Video connections  
Follow the drawings below to connect the DVD player to a TV's Audio/Video inputs with  
Audio/Video cables.  
Connecting to Amplifier  
Refer to your Audio equipment's manual before connection.  
Follow the drawings below to connect the DVD player to an 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,  
switch the DVD/AV IN to AV IN.  
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 Headphone  
Connect headphones to the headphone jack on the right side of the unit.  
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 pow
1. Connect AC adapter to the right side  
of the DVD player in the jack marked  
DC 9.5V 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: Turn player's power off before unplugging.  
Note: In the case of using the adapter, the LCD screen will be lighter than with the  
rechargeable battery.  
Using the Car Adapter  
The player is supplied with a Car Adapter for powering the unit and charging the battery  
while in a vehicle.  
Connect the Car Adapter Power Plug to  
the unit's power jack and plug the other  
end to the vehicle’s 12V accessory /  
cigarette socket, as shown on the right  
figure.  
Attention  
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Do not operate the unit or view video software while driving a vehicle.  
Place the unit in a proper position for viewing.  
Detach the battery pack when using the AC or car adapter as the power source.  
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 rear 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, fully  
charge the battery prior to storage.  
Working conditions and precautions for the rechargeable battery  
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New batteries should be fully charged before initial use.  
Battery should only be used and charged when temperatures are between 32 -  
100F.  
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Never put the battery in fire or water.  
Do not expose the battery to high temperatures or store in hot, sunny places.  
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.  
Do not short the battery terminals.  
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Do not open the battery.  
Detach the battery after charging is complete. When charging the battery pack, the  
charge light will turn red, when the charging is complete, the light will turn green.  
Detach the battery when it is not in use.  
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When the battery is weak, “Low Power” will appear on the LCD screen and about  
one minute later, the player will power OFF automatically.  
Warning:  
Do not touch any metal objects 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. Make sure the player is off and the AC or car adapter is disconnected.  
2. Place the DVD player on a soft and smooth surface with the bottom of the unit  
facing up.  
3. 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.  
4. The battery pack will click into place.  
Charging the Battery Pack  
The battery pack must be attached to the DVD player to charge it using the supplied AC  
or car power adapter.  
1. Attach the battery pack to the DVD player, as shown above.  
2. Plug the supplied AC Power Adapter into the player’s power jack marked ”DC  
9.5V IN”, 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  
If the DVD Player is not going to be used for long periods of time, the battery pack should  
first be fully charged and then detached. When the DVD Player is turned OFF, the DVD  
Player is still consuming some power in STANDBY mode. This will eventually discharge  
the battery.  
Make sure the power is turned OFF and the AC or car adapter is disconnected before  
detaching the Battery Pack.  
To detach the Battery Pack:  
1. Push the battery pack latch toward the rear of the player and slide the rechargeable  
battery from the main unit (see drawings below).  
2. Store the rechargeable battery in a safe place.  
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Notes on Discs  
Compatible Disc Formats  
PLAYBACK TIME/  
PLAYABLE SIDES  
DISC LOGO  
DIAMETER  
1 3 3 m in ( SS -S L )  
242 min (SS- DL)  
266 min (DS - SL)  
484 min (DS-DL)  
41 min (SS-SL)  
12cm  
DVD  
75 min (SS-DL)  
8cm  
82 min (DS-SL)  
150 min (DS-DL)  
12cm  
8cm  
74 min  
20 min  
CD  
JPEG  
12cm  
Operation methods of some DVD discs are specified by the software manufacturer.  
Please follow the instructions for the disc.  
Care of Discs  
Handling Discs  
When loading or removing discs, do not touch their playing surfaces.  
Hold the disk as shown at the right.  
Cleaning  
Fingerprints or stains on the disc may affect the quality of sound and  
picture. To clean your discs, wipe the surface with a soft clean cloth. If  
necessary, moisten a soft cloth with diluted mild detergent to remove  
heavy dirt or fingerprints.  
Do not wipe in a circular direction as shown on the right (concentric  
scratches on the playing surface can cause noise). Gently wipe from  
the center of the disc to the outer edge as the lower figure.  
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Playback Operation  
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.  
Pre-operation  
1. Connect the unit to power supply through the provided AC adapter.  
2. Switch “POWER ON/OFF” to “ON” on the left panel to turn on the DVD player. The  
main unit power indicator lights green and screen displays the  
logo.  
3. Press the OPEN button on the unit to open the disc tray cover, put a disc in the disc  
tray with printed side facing up. Close the disc cover. (See below.)  
4. The player will search the 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  
Press the MODE button to enter the brightness,  
contrast or color adjustment mode. Adjust these  
levels with + and – buttons. Press the MODE  
button and hold it for 1-2 seconds to change the  
MODE  
button  
aspect ratio between 16:9 and 4:3. See below for  
details:  
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Playback Operation  
DVD Playback  
Press ENTER button to  
Press ENT button  
to start playing.  
start playing, or ꢄ ꢆ ꢂ  
(Direction buttons) or  
0-9 buttons to select a  
Title and Chapter directly.  
Play  
Press PAUSE button  
Press  
button to  
Pause  
to pause during playback,  
then press PLAY button to  
resume normal playback.  
pause during play,  
then press it again to  
resume normal play.  
During playback, press  
STOP button once to stop  
playing, then press PLAY  
button to resume normal  
playback from the stopped  
point. Press STOP button  
twice repeatedly to stop  
playback completely. Then  
when you press PLAY  
During playback,  
pressbutton once  
to stop playing, then  
press  
button to  
resume normal  
playback from the  
stopped point. Press  
it twice repeatedly  
to stop playback  
completely. Then  
when you press  
button, the player  
will play from the  
beginning.  
Stop  
button, the player will play  
from the beginning.  
Press ZOOM button repeatedly to shift among 2X,  
3X, 4X, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 zooming effect and normal  
playback.  
Zoom button  
A-B Button  
Press A-B button once to set the starting point A,  
press it again to set the end point B. Then the  
player will play the segment between A and B  
continuously. Press this button a third time to stop  
the A-B repeat.  
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Playback Operation  
DVD Playback (continued)  
Press TITLE button during play. The title menu will  
appear on the screen.  
Press ꢄꢆꢂꢀ (direction buttons) to select the title  
or disc menu item you wish to play, then press  
ENTER button to confirm your selection. Or press  
0-9 buttons to select the item you prefer directly.  
TITLE button  
Press MENU button during play. The root menu will  
appear on the screen.  
Press ꢄꢆꢂꢀ (direction buttons) to select the item  
you wish to play, then press ENTER button to  
confirm your selection. Or press 0-9 buttons to select  
the item you prefer directly.  
MENU button  
Press button once to go to the beginning of the  
current chapter. Press it twice repeatedly to go to the  
beginning of the previous chapter.  
&buttons  
Press button to play the next chapter.  
Pressbutton to play fast forward. Press it  
repeatedly and fast forward playback will start at  
the speed of 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X and normal in  
sequence. Press  
button to fast reverse. Press it  
&buttons  
repeatedly and fast reverse playback will start at  
the speed of 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X and normal in  
sequence.  
Press PLAY button on the remote control to  
return to normal playback.  
Press SLOW button repeatedly and slow playback  
will start at the speed of 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 forward,  
1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 backward or normal playback in  
sequence. Press PLAY button to resume normal  
playback.  
SLOW button  
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Playback Operation  
DVD Playback (continued)  
Press INFO button for detailed information about  
the disc during disc playback. Press it repeatedly  
to display as follows:  
INFO button  
Title Elapsed  
Title Remain  
Chapter Elapsed  
Chapter Remain  
Display Off  
DVD discs can contain up to 8 audio bit streams.  
For example: English, Spanish, French etc.  
To select the audio bit stream you prefer, press  
AUDIO button during playback. The DVD player  
will play the next bit stream every time you press  
AUDIO button in succession, if they exist.  
AUDIO button  
When a DVD disc is playing, press SUBT button to  
select a subtitle language or to turn the subtitle off. A  
DVD disc can be recorded with up to 32 subtitles.  
Press SUBT button repeatedly, the mode of subtitles  
will cycle as follows:  
SUBT button  
SUBTITLE 1/N: Subtitle 1 appears on the screen.  
SUBTITLE 2/N: Subtitle 2 appears on the screen.  
SUBTITLE */N: Subtitle * appears on the screen  
SUBTITLE OFF: No subtitle.  
“N” refers to the total number of subtitles that the  
current disc contains.  
NOTE: This function is only available for DVD discs  
recorded with multi-subtitles  
Press REP button to repeat a Chapter, Title, All or  
cancel repeat in sequence.  
REP button  
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Playback Operation  
DVD Playback (continued)  
Press ANGLE button to play the disc in multi-angle  
mode. Multi-angle means that a scene is shot from  
different angles so that the audience can watch from  
any angle, like the drawings below:  
ANGLE  
button  
If there are multiple angles in a scene, you can use  
the ANGLE button to select the angle you like to view.  
Press the ANGLE button repeatedly to view from  
different angle.  
NOTE: This function is only available for the DVD  
discs coded with multi-angle material.  
Press GOTO button to select desired disc starting  
time, track or title:  
GOTO button  
Press ꢂꢀ buttons to move the yellow bar to the  
item you prefer, then press ENTER button (on the  
front panel) or PLAY button to confirm:  
The corresponding item is highlighted (for  
Title, Chapter, Angle, Tt Time <Total Time>,  
Ch Time <Chapter Time>), use 0-9 buttons to  
select number values directly.  
The sub-menu of the selected item is  
displayed (for Audio, Subtitle, Repeat, Time  
Disp.<Time Display>), useꢂꢀbuttons to  
move the yellow bar to the item you prefer,  
then press ENTER button (on the front panel)  
or PLAY button to confirm.  
Press GOTO button again to resume normal play.  
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Playback Operation  
CD Playback  
When a CD disc is loaded, the player will play it automatically by the default sequence of  
the disc. You can use , or number buttons to select a certain track to play.  
During playback, press  
During playback, press  
button once to pause  
PAUSE button to pause  
the playback, then press  
it again to resume  
playback.  
Pause  
the playback, then press  
PLAY button to resume  
playback.  
During playback, press  
the STOP button once  
to stop playback. Then  
press PLAY button, the  
player will resume  
During playback, press  
button once to stop  
playback. Then press  
button, the player will  
resume playback from  
the stopped point. Press  
button twice to stop  
playback completely.  
STOP/button  
playback from the  
stopped point. Press  
this button twice to stop  
playback completely.  
Pressbutton to play fast forward. Press it  
repeatedly and fast forward playback will start at  
the speed of 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X and normal in  
&buttons  
sequence. Pressbutton to fast reverse. Press it  
repeatedly and fast reverse playback will start at  
the speed of 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X and normal in  
sequence.  
Press PLAY button on the remote control to  
return to normal playback.  
Press REP button repeatedly to repeat a Track, All  
or cancel the repeat.  
REP button  
A-B button  
Press A-B button once to set the starting point A,  
press it again to set the end point B. Then the  
player will play the segment between A and B  
continuously. Press this button a third time to stop  
the A-B repeat.  
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Playback Operation  
CD Playback (continued)  
Press button to play the previous chapter.  
Press button to play the next chapter.  
&buttons  
Press 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.  
GOTO button  
Use 0-9 buttons on the remote control to select directly.  
Press INFO button repeatedly for detailed  
information about the disc during playback:  
INFO button  
Note: * refers to the playing track number.  
N refers to the total track numbers of the disc.  
Press AUDIO button repeatedly to select desired  
sound effect:  
Mono Left Mono Right Mix-Mono Stereo  
AUDIO button  
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Playback Operation  
Picture CD Playback  
Pre-operation  
1. Load a Picture CD in the disc tray. The player will search for the disc automatically.  
2.The screen displays the root folder with several subdirectories/subfolders. Use,ꢀ  
buttons to select a desired folder. Then press, ENTER, PLAY or  
button on the  
remote control or front panel to confirm your selection.  
3.The screen enters the selected subfolder to view the files. Use,buttons to select the  
desired file. Then press ENTER, PLAY or  
to confirm your selection.  
button on the remote control or front panel  
4.Pressbutton to return to last folder or directory, or move the yellow bar to  
, then  
press ENTER, PLAY or  
last folder or directory.  
button on the remote control or front panel to return to the  
Note: Many discs have other items besides pictures.  
Press STOP button to  
Press button to  
preview  
images  
pictures . Press PLAY  
button to return to  
normal playback.  
thumbnail  
of the  
preview  
images  
pictures . Press  
button to return to  
normal playback.  
thumbnail  
of the  
STOP/  
button  
Press  
button to  
Press PAUSE button to  
pause during playback.  
Press PLAY button to  
resume normal playback.  
PAUSE/  
button  
pause during playback.  
Press it again to  
resume normal playback.  
PressPREV button to go to the previous file.  
Press NEXT button to go to the next file.  
&buttons  
Press INFO button for detailed information about the  
disc during viewing the picture.  
Press it repeatedly, the screen will display as  
follows:  
INFO button  
Single Elapsed Single Remain Display Off  
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Playback Operation  
Picture CD Playback (continued)  
Press REP button to repeat  
sequence.  
Press it repeatedly, the display will be as follows:  
Shuffle Random Single Repeat One  
Repeat All Repeat Off  
a
file, folder in  
Shuffle plays files of current folder randomly  
without obeying the original order.  
Random plays files of current folder randomly  
without obeying the original order. After playing  
the whole folder, play will be stopped  
automatically.  
REP button  
Single plays only the current file. As soon as it  
comes to an end, play will be stopped.  
Repeat One repeats the current file.  
Repeat All repeats all files of the current folder  
according to their original order.  
Repeat Off cancels the repeat.  
This function is only available under normal play mode, it  
doesn’t work under repeat status.  
Press MENU button during playback to return to root  
folder.  
MENU button  
Press GOTO button to select the desired folder or  
file.  
GOTO button  
Press 0-9 buttons to select your favorite folder or file  
directly.  
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Playback Operation  
Picture CD Playback (continued)  
Picture Rotate  
While viewing a picture, use direction buttons ,,,to rotate the picture.  
Pressbutton to rotate the current picture clockwise:  
Press button to rotate the current picture anti-clockwise:  
Press button to rotate the current picture flip horizontal:  
Press button to rotate the current picture flip vertical:  
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System Setup  
You can change the default settings of this unit to customize its performance to your own  
preferences.  
Note: Set the system up while play is stopped or there is no disk in the player.  
To set up your system:  
1.  
2.  
Press the SETUP button on the front panel.  
The setup menu will appear on the screen. It includes General Setup Page, Speaker  
setup page, Dolby digital setup, Video setup page and Preference page. You can exit  
the setup menu by pressing the SETUP button again at any time.  
Press the or (direction buttons) on the front panel to select a sub-menu to set up.  
Press the or button on the front panel to select the item that you want to set up in  
the sub-menu.  
3.  
4.  
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 ENT orbutton 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 ENT 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  
connected.  
a
16:9 wide screen TV is  
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System Setup  
General Setup Page (continued)  
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 ENT or to enter the item.  
Press the or button to choose angle mark on  
or off.  
Press the ENT button to confirm your selection.  
Press thedirection 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 ENT or to enter the  
setup of this item.  
It includes English, French, Spanish, German and  
Italian, English by Default.  
Press the or button to choose the proper one.  
Press the ENT button to confirm your selection.  
Press the direction button to exit this item.  
4.Captions  
This item is used to turn the captions on or off  
during playing. Press the or button to  
highlight this item. Press the ENT or to enter  
the setup of this item.  
The default setting of this item is off.  
Press the or button to choose on or off.  
Press the ENT button to confirm your selection.  
Press the
direction button to exit this item  
5.Screen Saver  
This item is used to turn the screen saver on or off.  
Press the or button to highlight this item.  
Press the ENT 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 ENT button to confirm your selection.  
Press the direction button to exit this item.  
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System Setup  
General Setup Page (continued)  
6. 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 ENT or to enter the item.  
The default setting of this item is off.  
Press the or button to choose on or off.  
Press the ENT button to confirm your selection.  
Press the direction button to exit this item.  
Speaker Setup Page  
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 ENT orto 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 ENT button to confirm your selection.  
Press the direction button to exit this item.  
Dolby Digital Setup  
The items included in this sub-menu are shown as  
the left.  
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System Setup  
Dolby Digital Setup (continued)  
1. Dual Mono  
This item is used to set the channel output mode.  
Press the or button to highlight this item.  
Press the ENT 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 ENT button to confirm your selection.  
Press the direction button to exit this item.  
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 ENT 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 ENT button to confirm your selection.  
Press the direction button to exit this item.  
Video Setup Page  
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 ENT or to enter the item.  
It included High, Medium and Low, Low by default.  
Press orbutton to choose the proper one.  
Press ENT button to confirm your selection.  
Press direction button to exit this item.  
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System Setup  
Video Setup Page (continued)  
2. Brightness  
This item is used to adjust brightness level of the  
Screen.  
Press the or button to highlight this item.  
Press the ENT or to enter the item.  
Press the orbutton to adjust to desired level.  
The default level is 00.  
Press the ENT button to confirm your selection.  
3. Contrast  
This item is used to adjust contrast level of the  
Screen.  
Press the or button to highlight this item.  
Press the ENT or to enter the item.  
Press the orbutton to adjust to desired level.  
The default level is 00.  
Press the ENT button to confirm your selection.  
Preference page  
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 orbutton to highlight this item.  
Press the ENT 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 ENT button to confirm your selection.  
Press thebutton to exit this item.  
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System Setup  
Preference page (continued)  
2. Subtitle  
This item is used to set the subtitle language.  
Press the orbutton to highlight this item.  
Press the ENT 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 ENT button to confirm your selection.  
Press the direction button to exit this item.  
3. Disc Menu  
This item is used to set the language of disc menu.  
Press the orbutton to highlight this item.  
Press the ENT 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 ENT 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 ENT or button to enter this item.  
Press the ENT button to reset.  
Then all the settings of your unit will return to the  
original status.  
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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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Carrying Case  
To attach the DVD Player Case to a seat back (Photos 1 & 2):  
1.  
Unzip the main compartment that holds the player; locate the set of rings tucked inside  
the top edge of the case (A)  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Locate the 2 straps with hooks on each end  
Hook one end of each strap to the rings at the top of the case (A)  
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)  
Tighten up the straps until secured  
5.  
Photo 1  
Photo 2  
To  
suspend the DVD Player Case between 2  
bucket seats (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.  
3.  
4.  
Locate the 2 straps with hooks on each end  
Hook one end of each strap to the rings at the top of the case (A)  
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  
Photo 3  
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Definitions  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.  
Audio tracks encoded in Dolby Digital can reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels  
of excellent quality audio.  
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  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
……  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
……  
Track (CD)  
CDs are divided into some sections (tracks). Each section is numbered; these numbers are  
called "Track numbers".  
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 on a disc in this format. To  
create a digital photo album from film  
pictures, have a photo processing shop  
make a "PICTURE CD" in JPEG format.  
The figure on the right displays the root  
folder, folders and files of a typical picture  
CD.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you suspect there is something wrong with the DVD player, immediately 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  
POSSIBLE SOLUTION  
Close the disc cover.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
The disc cover may not be  
closed.  
There may not be a disc in  
the DVD drive.  
Put a disc into the DVD drive.  
The disc may not be put in  
the right way.  
Put the disc in with the label  
side up.  
The player cannot  
play.  
The disc may be dirty or Clean or change the disc.  
warped.  
Make sure the player's  
The player's region code  
region code is the same as  
may not be the same as the  
the code of DVD disc.  
region code of DVD disc.  
Remove the disc and shut  
the player off for at least two  
hours to dry.  
There may be water on the  
lens.  
Charge the battery or use  
the AC or car adapter.  
The battery may be dead.  
The system connection may  
be not correct.  
Connect  
correctly.  
the  
system  
The speaker volume may be  
turned down.  
Turn the volume up with the  
volume control.  
There is no sound.  
Setup the sound of the DVD  
correctly.  
The sound setup of the DVD  
disc may be not correct.  
The disc may be dirty or  
warped.  
Clean or change the disc.  
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Troubleshooting  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE SOLUTION  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
The LCD may be off or not  
be in correct video mode.  
Turn on the LCD and choose  
the correct video mode.  
The system connection may  
be not correct.  
Connect  
correctly.  
the  
system  
There is no picture.  
The unit may not be in DVD  
mode.  
Switch the DVD/AV IN  
switch to DVD.  
The disc may be dirty or  
warped.  
Clean or change the disc.  
Poor AV performance.  
Other possibilities:  
Static or other external interference may cause the player function abnormally. In order to  
recover normal status, unplug the power supply cord and then plug it into the outlet again to  
reset the player. If the problems still exist consult your service center or qualified technician.  
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Specifications  
TFT screen size  
8 inches  
Laser Wavelength  
Video System  
780/650 nm  
NTSC  
Frequency Response  
Audio Signal-to-noise Rate  
Audio distortion+noise  
Channel Separation  
Dynamic Range  
20Hz20kHz  
85dB  
±2.5dB  
≤-70dB (1kHz)  
70dB (1kHz)  
80dB (1kHz)  
Out Level: 1.5V±01..02 , Load: 10K  
Audio Out  
Video Out  
Analog Audio Out  
Video Out  
Out Level: 1VP-P±0.1, Load: 75Ω  
Unbalanced Negative  
Power  
AC 100-240V 50/60Hz  
< 25W  
Power Consumption  
Dimensions  
Weight  
195mmX149mmX38.5mm (L*W*D)  
About 1.2 kg  
Compliance with FCC, FDA - cUL listed E209155  
DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Confidential unpublished works. © 1992 -1997 Dolby Laboratories.  
All rights reserved.  
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For service, support and warranty information, visit www.polaroidelectronics.com or in  
the US call 1-866-289-5168, in Canada call 1-866-301-7922 and in Mexico call  
01-800-400-2443.  
“Polaroid” is a registered trademark of Polaroid Corporation of Waltham, MA USA and  
licensed for use on the PDM-0824 to Petters Consumer Brands, LLC.  
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