Akai ACVDS950 User manual

Portable DVD-player (9”)
with USB-port and Cardreader
ACVDS950
GB 2
NL 23
FR 46
ES 68
DA137
DE 90
EL 114
User manual
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Table of contents
Copyright notice
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
1. Safety........................................................................... 3
1.1 Intended use ....................................................................3
1.2 Labels in this manual .......................................................3
1.3 General safety instructions ..............................................4
2. Preparations for use................................................... 4
2.1 Unpacking ........................................................................4
2.2 Package contents ............................................................5
3. Installation................................................................... 5
3.1 Connecting to the mains ..................................................6
3.2 Cordless operation ...........................................................6
3.3 Remote control.................................................................6
4. Functions..................................................................... 7
4.1 DVD player.......................................................................7
4.2 Remote control.................................................................8
5. Operation..................................................................... 9
5.1 Rotating screen ................................................................9
5.2 Connecting random equipment ........................................9
5.3 Quick start ........................................................................9
5.4 DVD/CD functions ..........................................................11
5.5 USB functions ................................................................14
5.6 SD/MMC functions .........................................................15
5.7 DVD setup menu operation............................................15
6. Cleaning and maintenance ...................................... 18
6.1 Handle and care of a disc ..............................................18
7. Troubleshooting........................................................ 18
8. Technical data........................................................... 20
9. Disposal of used electrical and
electronic equipment................................................ 22

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Safety1.
Intended use1.1
The DVD Player plays lm and photos from DVD, USB and memory card.
The appliance also plays music from CD. Read the manual carefully before
the rst use.
2 DVDs and DVD appliances are manufactured under the worldwide
agreed DVD regional code system that the appliance will operate
only with corresponding disc of the same regional code. If the code
number on the label of a DVD does not match that on the label
alongside, the DVD will not play on this appliance.
i The appliance has built in copyright protection technology that
prevents copying from a disc to any media. If a video recorder is
connected to the appliance, the video output image will be distorted
during recording.
i Due to the great variety of products with external memory
connection (USB, SD/MMC, etc.) and their sometimes quite
manufacturer-specic functions we can neither guarantee that all
devices will be recognised, nor that all operating options that are
possible in theory will actually work.
Labels in this manual1.2
! WARNING
A warning means that injury or death is possible if the instructions
are not obeyed.
! CAUTION
A caution means that damage to the equipment is possible.
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A note gives additional information, e.g. for a procedure.

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General safety instructions1.3
! WARNING
Do not put force on the appliance. The appliance can fall and can
cause serious injury.
! CAUTION
Do not spill any liquid on the appliance.
! WARNING
Do not insert any objects in the ventilation holes.
! CAUTION
Do not block the ventilation holes.
i This appliance is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is
required. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Never attempt to replace the adaptor
plug with a regular mains plug.
L This appliance employs a laser system. To prevent direct exposure
to the laser beam, do not open the appliance. Visible laser
radiation when open and interlock defeated.
Preparations for use2.
Unpacking2.1
● Unpack the appliance carefully.
● Check the package contents as described below. If any item is missing,
please contact your reseller.
● Remove the labels from the front panel carefully if present.

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i We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing
materials in case it ever becomes necessary to return your product
for service. This is the only way to safely protect the product
against damage in transit. If you do dispose of the carton and the
packing materials, please remember to recycle with due care to the
environment.
Package contents2.2
The following items are included in the received package:
1 Portable DVD player
1 Carrying bag / mounting kit
1 AC/DC adaptor + cable
1 Remote control
1 Battery cell (CR2025)
1 Operator manual
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If any item is missing, please contact your reseller.
Installation3.
● Put the appliance on a horizontal at surface.
● Connect the appliance to a power source.
Read the paragraph "Connecting to a power source".
● Install the batteries in the remote control.
Read the paragraph "Remote control".
!
CAUTION
● Do not put the appliance near a heat source.
● Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
i This appliance is equipped with rubber feet to prevent it from
moving. The feet are made from non-migrating material specially
formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on furniture.

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However, certain types of furniture polishes, wood preservatives or
cleaning sprays cause the rubber to soften and leave marks or a
residue on the furniture, and potentially risk the surface to become
damaged. To prevent damage to wooden surfaces, we recommend
that you apply self-adhesive pads to the bottom of the rubber feet
before installation.
Connecting to the mains3.1
● Connect the adaptor plug on the adaptor cable to the DC IN 12 V connection.
● Connect the mains plug to a wall socket.
Cordless operation3.2
The appliance can also be operated cordless. For this purpose, the appliance
uses an internal battery pack. The battery pack has to be charged rst.
i Whilst the appliance is connected to the power source, its battery is
charged automatically. When the battery is fully charged,
the charging process is completed.
Remote control3.3
Installing the battery
● Press the catch and at the same
time pull out the battery tray.
● Insert 1 lithium battery, type CR2025
3V battery with the stamped (+)
mark facing upward.
● Insert the battery tray into the
remote control.
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Functions4.
DVD player4.1
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1 SOURCE button
2 DVD/USB/SD button
3 PREV button
4 NEXT button
5 PLAY/PAUSE button
6 STOP button
7 REV button
8 FWD button
9 OPEN button
10 Disc compartment
11 VOLUME dial
12 Headphone jack
13 AV OUT jack
14 AV IN jack
15 ON/OFF switch
Rear panel
16 SD/MMC slot
17 USB slot
18 DC IN 12 V connection

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Remote control4.2
19 ANGLE button
20 FUNCTION button
21 SETUP button
22 REPEAT button
23 TITLE button
24 PREV button
25 REV button
26 SUBTITLE button
27 PLAY button
28 PAUSE button
29 Digit buttons (0-10+)
30 SOURCE button
31 VOL - button
32 VOL + button
33 USB button
34 OSD button
35 ZOOM button
36 STOP button
37 STEP button
38 NEXT button
39 FWD button
40 ENTER button
41 MENU button
42 A-B REPEAT button
43 AUDIO button
44 MUTE button
45 GOTO button
i The PREV/NEXT and FDW/REV buttons are buttons for navigation
in the DVD menu.
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21
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41
43
36
34
42
45
44
35
39
40
37
38
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31
32
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Operation5.
All functions of the appliance are accessible using the remote control.
All instructions refer to operation with the remote control, unless indicated
otherwise.
Rotating screen5.1
The LCD screen can be rotated around its horizontal axis from 0 - 270° in
both directions.
● Put the screen straight up.
● Rotate the screen into the required position.
! CAUTION
Once the screen has been rotated to its maximum extent,
the screen can not be moved any further. Do not force.
It can damage the appliance.
Connecting random equipment5.2
AV IN
The connection allows you to receive audio and video signal from
a connected DVD or CD player.
● Insert a suitable cable into the AV IN connection (14).
AV OUT
The connection allows you to send audio and video signal to a connected TV.
● Insert a suitable cable into the AV OUT connection (13).
Quick start5.3
General functions
● To switch on the appliance, slide the ON/OFF switch (15) to the ON
position. To switch off the appliance, slide the switch to the OFF position.
● To select the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3), press the FUNCTION button (20).
● To adjust the volume, press the VOL + button (32) or the VOL - button (31).
● To mute or restore sound, press the MUTE button (44).

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● To connect a headphone, insert the cable plug in the headphone jack (12).
To prevent hearing damage, remember to adjust the volume to
a comfortable level.
● To select the source mode (DVD, AV IN), press the SOURCE button (30).
● To select an extra signal source (USB, SD/MMC), press the USB button
(33). Use the arrow button (38) to move the highlight to "MEDIA" and
press the ENTER button (40). Choose an option (USB, SD/MMC) and
press ENTER.
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● When selecting an extra signal source, be sure that the external memory
device is installed correctly.
● When no external memory device has been installed, the display shows
the message "NO MEDIA".
DVD/CD functions
● Switch on the appliance. Select the DVD mode.
● To insert a disc:
Press the OPEN button (9) to open the disc compartment .•
Insert the disc with the label upwards.•
Close the disc compartment (10).•
The display shows the main menu of the DVD or the total number of tracks
on the CD.
● To start playback, press the PLAY button (27) once.
● For extended instructions, read the paragraph "DVD/CD functions" further
on in this manual.
USB functions
● Switch on the appliance.
● Insert the USB device in the slot (17). The device can only be connected
one way.
● Select the MEDIA mode, then select the USB option.
● To start playback, press the PLAY button (27) once.
● For extended instructions, read the paragraph "USB functions" further on
in this manual.
SD/MMC functions
● Switch on the appliance.

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● Insert the SD/MMC device in the slot (16). The device can only be
connected one way.
● Select the MEDIA mode, then select the CARD option.
● To start playback, press the PLAY button (27) once.
● For extended instructions, read the paragraph "SD/MMC functions" further
on in this manual.
DVD/CD functions5.4
After the disc has been loaded, a content menu will display on the TV screen.
● Press the arrow buttons (24/25/38/39) to select a menu item.
● Press the ENTER button (40) to enter the selected menu item.
During playback, the following functions are available:
● To select a chapter (DVD) or track (CD), press the digit buttons (29).
● To select the next or previous chapter (DVD) or track (CD), press the
PREV button (24) or the NEXT button (38).
● To forward or rewind the DVD, press the FWD button (39) or the
REV button (25). The available speed rates are: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x.
● To pause playback, press the PAUSE button (28) once; to resume
playback, press the PLAY button (27).
● To stop playback temporarily, press the STOP button (36) once. Press the
button again to stop playback permanently, or press the PLAY button (27)
to resume playback.
● To repeat a chapter (DVD) or one or all tracks (CD):
Press the REPEAT button (22) once to repeat the current chapter or track.•
Press the button once again to repeat the current title.•
Press the button once again to repeat all chapters or tracks.•
Press the button once again to cancel the function.•
● To play the DVD frame by frame, press the STEP button (37).
Press the PLAY button (27) to resume normal playback.
● To view a specic title of a DVD, press the TITLE button (23).
Use the arrow buttons to select the title.
● To select the audio language of a DVD, press the AUDIO button (43)
repeatedly until the desired language is set.
● To switch on the subtitles of a DVD, press the SUBTITLE button (26).
Press the button again to switch off the subtitles.
● To select extra information of a DVD or CD (remaining time/passed
playtime/track number/chapter number), press the OSD button (34).

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● To select the camera angle, press the ANGLE button (19).
● To return to the main menu, press the MENU button (41).
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● Normally, if an MP3 disc is loaded, the unit will take longer time to read
the initial data.
● A DVD that does not match the region code cannot be read by this
appliance.
● If a disc contains mixed content (e.g. MP3 and video les), the appliance
will only recognise, list and play one content type.
● The screen saver becomes active if no disc has been loaded for 3
minutes, or if the appliance has been in STOP mode for 3 minutes.
Using the GOTO function
The GOTO function can be used to select a specic starting point on a DVD
or CD.
● Press the GOTO button (45).
● Press the arrow buttons (24/25/38/39) to select an entry.
The possible entries for DVD are:
- Disc time
- Chapter
- Title
- Chapter time
- Title time
The possible entries for CD are:
- Track time
- Specic track
● Press the digit buttons to set a selection.
Using the ZOOM function
This function can be used for zooming in and out on photos and DVDs.
The available zoom ratios are: 2x, 3x, 4x, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4.
● Press the ZOOM button (35).
● Press the ZOOM button again to set the correct size.
● Press the arrow buttons to move through the picture.
Using the A-B REPEAT function
The A-B REPEAT function can be used to repeat a specic section of a DVD.

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● Press the A-B REPEAT button (42) once to select the starting point (A).
● Press the A-B REPEAT button again to select the ending point (B).
The appliance plays the section repeatedly.
● Press the button once again to cancel the function. The appliance will
resume the normal playback.
Using the MP3/MPEG4 playback function
● Insert an MP3/MPEG4 disc. A content menu will display on the TV screen.
● Press the up/down arrow buttons (24/38) to select a folder or a le.
● Press the ENTER button (40) to enter the selected folder or le.
● Press the AUDIO button (43) to switch between folders and les.
Press ENTER (40) to conrm.
Using the JPEG playback function
● Insert a JPEG disc. A content menu will display on the TV screen.
● Press the up/down arrow buttons (24/38) to select a folder or a le.
Press the ENTER button (40) to start the slide show.
● Press the PAUSE button (28) to hold the slide show at the current picture.
● Press the PLAY button (27) to resume the slide show.
● Press the PREV button (24) or the NEXT button (38) to select the
previous or next picture.
● To magnify the picture, press the ZOOM button (35). To zoom in or out on
the picture, press the FastForward button (39) or FastRewind button (25).
To move the picture, press the arrow buttons (24/25/38/39).
Using the Kodak picture CD playback function
● Insert a Kodak picture CD.
● Press the STOP (36) button to enter the thumbnail mode. Choose an
option (Slide show/Menu/prev-next) and press ENTER (40).
● Press the PAUSE button (28) to hold the slide show at the current picture.
● Press the PREV button (24) or the NEXT button (38) to select the
previous or next picture.
● Press the PLAY button (27) to resume the slide show.
● To magnify the picture, press the ZOOM button (35). To zoom in or out on
the picture, press the FastForward button (39) or FastRewind button (25).
To move the picture, press the arrow buttons (24/25/38/39).
● To ip the image vertical or horizontal, press the up/down arrow buttons
(24/38).
● To rotate the image left or right, press the left/right arrow buttons (25/39).

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i The slide show is paused in the zoom mode. The image rotation
and wipe effect functions are not available in the zoom mode.
Using the Video CD playback function
● Press the AUDIOMENU button (43)(41) to switch on the playback function.
● Insert a Video CD.
● To start playback, press the PLAY button (27) once.
● To select the audio channel during Video CD playback, press the AUDIO
button (43).
● Press the AUDIOMENU button (43)(41) to quit the playback and return to
the main menu.
USB functions5.5
After the device has been connected and selected, a content menu will
display on the TV screen.
● Press the up/down arrow buttons (24/38) to select a folder or a le.
● Press the ENTER button (40) to enter the selected folder or le.
You can also use the digit buttons (29) to select a folder or to play the le.
● Press the arrow buttons (24/25/38/39) to switch between folders and les.
Press ENTER (40) to conrm.
● Press the MENU button (41) to return to the content menu during playback.
During playback, the following functions are available:
● To select a track, press the PREV button (24) or the NEXT button (38)
until the desired track is set.
● To pause playback, press the PAUSE button (28) once; to resume
playback, press the PLAY button (27).
● To stop playback, press the STOP button (36).
● To remove the device, gently pull it out of the slot (17).
i Due to the great variety of products with USB ports and their
sometimes quite manufacturer-specic functions we can neither
guarantee that all devices will be recognised, nor that all operating
options that are possible in theory will actually work.

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SD/MMC functions5.6
After the device has been connected and selected, a content menu will
display on the TV screen.
● Press the up/down arrow buttons (24/38) to select a folder or a le.
● Press the ENTER button (40) to enter the selected folder or le.
You can also use the digit buttons (29) to select a folder or to play the le.
● Press the arrow buttons (24/25/38/39) to switch between folders and les.
Press ENTER (40) to conrm.
● Press the MENU button (41) to return to the content menu during playback.
During playback, the following functions are available:
● To select a track, press the PREV button (24) or the NEXT button (38)
until the desired track is set.
● To pause playback, press the PAUSE button (28) once; to resume
playback, press the PLAY button (27).
● To stop playback, press the STOP button (36).
● To remove the device, gently pull it out of the slot (16).
DVD setup menu operation5.7
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This menu only works in DVD mode.
To change the initial settings
The following actions have to be carried out with the remote control.
● Press the SETUP button (21).
● Press the arrow buttons (left and right) (25/39) to select a menu.
The submenu is displayed directly.
● Press the arrow buttons (up and down) (24/38) to enter the submenu.
● Press the ENTER button (40) to select a setting, or the left arrow button to
cancel the selection. If the selection invokes a subsequent submenu,
repeat the previous steps to select a setting.
● Press the ENTER button (40) to store the setting.
● Press the SETUP button (21) to exit.

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General setup page
● In the TV DISPLAY section, press the arrow buttons to select
4:3 PANSCAN or 4:3 LETTERBOX for a conventional TV set.
Select 16:9 or WIDE SQUEEZE for a wide screen TV set.
● In the ANGLE MARK section, press the arrow buttons to switch this
function ON or OFF. When switched ON, the appliance shows the angle
mark when multi-camera angles are available.
● In the OSD LANG section, press the arrow buttons to choose the language.
● In the CLOSED CAPTIONS section, press the arrow buttons to switch this
function ON or OFF. When switched ON, the appliance shows hidden text
when it is available.
● In the SCREEN SAVER section, press the arrow buttons to switch the
screen saver ON or OFF.
● In the LAST MEMORY section press the arrow buttons to switch this
function ON or OFF. When switched ON, the appliance remembers the
disc's last playback time.
Audio setup page
Analog audio setup
DOWNMIX
● Select LT/RT to mix 5.1-channel audio into left channel and right channel.
● Select STEREO to mix 5.1 channel audio into signal stereo.
i This function is only available for Dolby AC-3 encoded 5.1-channel
discs.
Video setup page
Color setting
This function is used to set up the picture quality of the connected TV set.
● SHARPNESS: Adjust the screen sharpness (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW).
● BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, HUE & SATURATION: Adjust the screen
settings.
● GAMMA: Adjust the colour intensity (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW, NONE).
● LUMA DELAY: Compensate the delay in the colour signal (0T, 1T).

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Picture quality
This function is used to set up the picture quality of the LCD screen.
Refer to the color setting menu.
Preference setup page
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The PREFERENCE menu works only with an empty DVD player.
TV TYPE
● Select the video output format to match the appliance to the TV system:
PAL, MULTI or NTSC.
PBC (Playback Control)
● Switch this function ON or OFF.
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This function is only available for VCD 2,0, SVCD etc.
AUDIO, SUBTITLE & DISC MENU
● In the AUDIO section, choose the audio language.
● In the SUBTITLE section, choose the subtitle language.
● In the DISC MENU section, choose the language for the disc menu.
PARENTAL
● Set a rating for movies played by the appliance.
● The password to reset the rating is 136900.
i This function is only available with discs that have parental rating
encoded.
DEFAULT
● Restore all default settings of the appliance, except the settings for the
menu items PARENTAL and PASSWORD.
Password setup page
● PASSWORD MODE: Switch the password function on or off.
Enter the correct password to switch the mode on or off.

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● PASSWORD: Change the default password. Enter the current password
in the rst box. Enter the new password in the second box. Enter the new
password again in the third box to conrm.
Cleaning and maintenance6.
! WARNING
Before performing any cleaning or maintenance, switch off and
unplug the appliance.
● Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth. When the appliance is
very dirty, dampen the cloth slightly with water and a neutral solution.
Handle and care of a disc6.1
● Hold the disc with ngers. Hold the disc outer edge and/or the centre
spindle hole. Do not touch the disc surface.
● Do not bend or press the disc. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heating sources.
● Clean the disc surface with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc
surface gently, radially, from centre towards the outer edge.
● Do not apply thinner, alcohol, chemical solvent, or sprays when cleaning.
Such cleaning uids will permanently damage the disc surface.
Troubleshooting7.
Trouble Action
No sound or incomplete audio Check if the random equipment are switched on and
set correctly.
Check cables for connection problems.
Check if the correct source is selected.
Check volume or mute setting.
No power Check if the power cord has been properly
connected to the power outlet.
Check if the master power switch on the side panel
is ON.

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Malfunction Should the appliance develop a serious malfunction,
unplug the appliance for 30 minutes. After this, power
on the appliance and restore to factory default.
DVD/CD
Trouble Action
No playback There is no disc inserted. Load a disc in the appliance.
Disc is loaded upside down. Place the disc with the
label facing upward.
Rating level of the disc is higher than the rating level
setting of the appliance.
Invalid region code.
Incorrect type of disc.
Disc may be damaged or dirty, clean the disc or try
another disc.
Moisture may have condensed inside the appliance.
Remove the disc and leave the appliance powered
on for one or two hours.
No sound or incomplete audio Select another audio track.
During SCAN, SLOW MOTION or SINGLE STEP
the sound is muted.
Check if the disc is in fast forward or fast rewind
mode. Press the PLAY button (27).
No scan or skip possible Some discs are programmed to refuse user action at
certain sections. This is no malfunction. Single
chapter or track discs do not allow skip function.
Picture distorted or noisy Disc may be damaged or dirty, clean the disc or try
another disc.
Check TV system setting (PAL/NTSC).
Clean the disc.
Picture not full screen Select the screen format from the appliances setup
menu.
Select screen format in disc start menu.

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MP3 playback
Trouble Action
No sound or incomplete audio If MP3 data is mixed with other les on CD,
the appliance may play the non-MP3 les as noise
or without sound or it rejects the disc.
Check if the played le is in MP3 format or select
another le to play.
USB playback
Trouble Action
No playback USB device is not installed or installed incorrectly.
Insert USB device into slot.
Incompatible USB device used. Playback using any
USB device cannot be guaranteed.
Please try another USB device.
Remote control (RC)
Trouble Action
RC does not function Check the battery installation.
Point the RC at the remote control sensor.
Stay within 8 metres of the appliance.
Technical data8.
DVD player
Parameter Value
Voltage 12 VDC
Input voltage 100 ~ 240 VAC / 50 ~ 60 Hz
Power consumption 10 W
Max power output 2 x 0,8 W
USB connection USB 2.0 compatible
Flash memory connection SD/MMC/MS
Dimensions (W x H x D) 242 x 184.3 x 44.5 mm
Weight 950 g