Akai HC-PDV9018 User manual

9” Portable DVD Player
HC-PDV9018
Instruction Manual
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
NZ: 0800 836 761
N13275

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Important Safety Instructions 3
Important Notes 6
Parts List 7
Buttons and Functions 9
Getting Started 11
Basic DVD Playback 14
Advanced Operations 15
Setup Options 17
Troubleshooting Guide 20
Technical specications 22
Contents

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Read this manual thoroughly before rst use and keep it in a safe place for future
reference, along with the warranty card, purchase receipt and carton. The safety
precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury when
correctly adhered to. Follow all instructions and take notice of all warnings.
Important warnings and cautions!
DANGER! CAUTION!
This symbol alerts you to dangerous voltage inside. To prevent
electric shock, do not open the unit’s casing.
IMPORTANT!
This symbol alerts you to important warnings and instructions on the
unit or in this manual.
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock:
Do not attempt to open the equipment. Both visible and
invisible laser radiation will beam out when opened. Avoid
direct exposure. Do not stare into the beam.
Do not repair the unit yourself, and do not replace the plug.
Only have the equipment serviced by qualied personnel.
In case of damage or when service is required, contact our
after sales support line for advice.
This product uses a laser component. Adjustments, use of controls, or performance
of procedures other than those specied in this manual may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
Always align the power plug properly and insert it fully into the wall outlet.
These symbols indicate that this product utilises a Class 1 laser to
read discs. This DVD Player is equipped with safety switches to avoid
exposure when the disc door is open and the safety interlocks are
defeated. Invisible laser radiation is present when the DVD Player’s lid
is open and the system’s interlock has failed or has been defeated. It
is very important that you avoid direct exposure to the laser beam at
all times. Do not attempt to defeat or bypass the safety switches.
CLASS 1
LASER
PRODUCT
Important Safety Instructions

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Electrical safety and cord handling
• Voltage: Before connecting the AC adaptor to your power supply, make sure your
outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the voltage stated on the
product rating label.
• Adaptor: Only use this equipment with the AC adaptor supplied, and do not
overload the power outlet.
• Adaptor power cord: Do not let the adaptor cord hang over the edge of a table,
or touch any hot surface. Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power
cord.
• CAUTION: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this product
or the AC power adaptor to rain or moisture; do not use it anywhere near water
or where water splashes or drips. Do not touch the power adaptor plug with wet
hands.
• Liquid: If liquid is spilled onto the player, unplug it and have it checked by
qualied personnel before operating it again.
• Disconnect: Remove the disc and unplug the power adaptor from the power
outlet after use to avoid possible damage during electrical storms, or when the
equipment will not be used for some time. Always grasp the plug, not the cord,
when disconnecting.
• RCD: The installation of a residual current device (safety switch) is recommended
to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances.
It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit which supplies the
appliance. See your electrician for professional advice.
Usage conditions and restrictions
• Damage: If the player, adaptor or power cord is damaged, unplug the equipment
and have it serviced by appropriately qualied personnel. Contact our after sales
support line for advice.
• Usage restrictions: This equipment is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the equipment by a person responsible for their
safety.
• Children: Supervise young children to ensure they do not play with the equipment.
Close supervision is always necessary when electronic equipment is used by or near
children.
Important Safety Instructions (Cont.)

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• Do NOT operate the player in the following conditions:
• Close to a heat source, or in a place subject to direct sunlight. The maximum
working temperature of this machine is 45ºC.
• In a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical shocks.
• Close to strong magnetic elds.
• On unbalanced, unstable surfaces.
• In the car: If the player is left in a car parked in the sun, put the player in the boot
or where it will not be subjected to direct sunshine and heat.
• Ventilation: Leave at least 2.5cm clearance around the unit for proper ventilation
Do not place the player on a thick carpet, on a bed, or any place where
ventilation holes are obstructed. Do not cover the ventilation holes, and do not
insert anything into the ventilation openings.
• Leave the top of the unit clear. Do not place heavy objects on top. Do not place
objects lled with water, such as vases, on top of the unit. Do not place any
naked ame sources, such as lit candles, incense sticks, or cigarettes on top of
the unit.
• When playing a disc:
• Keep your ngers clear of the disc when it is spinning.
• Do not attempt to play a cracked or deformed disc, even if attempts have been
made to repair it.
• Do not tilt, shake or move the unit while it is playing. It may damage the disc.
• Do not put any discs or any objects in the disc holder other than those disc
types intended for use with this device.
• Do not touch the spindle immediately after prolonged play, as it may have
become hot. Be careful when loading/removing a disc.
• Cleaning: Always unplug the power adaptor from the outlet and remove the
battery before cleaning. Clean the cabinet with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, detergent or solvent such as alcohol
or benzene.
• Repair: This unit does not contain any parts you can repair yourself. Do not
open it or attempt to repair it. Opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
• Liability: Follow the instructions in this manual when adjusting this equipment.
Only adjust those controls that are covered in this instruction manual, as
improper use can result in electric shock and/or material damage. We accept no
liability for any damage resulting from misuse of the product or noncompliance
with the instructions.
Important Safety Instructions (Cont.)

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Condensation
• The unit may suer from condensation in the following situations:
• When you take it directly from a cold to a warm place, and vice versa.
• When you use the unit in a room where you just turned on a heater, or where
cold air from an air conditioner is directed onto the unit.
• When you use the unit in a hot and humid area just after having moved it
from an air conditioned room.
• When the room is steamy or damp.
• If there is condensation, wipe the moisture away with a cloth.
Disturbances
• When you place the unit near a TV, radio or VCR, the playback picture quality may
deteriorate and the sound may be distorted. To avoid these problems, place the
unit away from these appliances.
Disc protection
• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
• Do not attach tape or paper to the disc. To clean o dust, slightly moisten a soft
cloth, wiping in a straight motion from the centre out. Finish cleaning with a dry
cloth.
• Do not use any type of solvent, commercially available benzene or antistatic
spray designed for vinyl LPs, as these may damage the discs.
• Do not store discs in a place subject to or near heat sources.
• Do not store discs in a place subject to moisture and dust, such as a bathroom or
near a humidier.
• Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking discs or placing objects on discs outside
their case may cause warping.
Region codes
This DVD Player is able to play Region 4 coded discs.
Important Notes

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1 OPEN
2 VOL -
3 VOL +
4 SOURCE
5 TFT (Screen) ON/OFF
6 SET UP
7 MENU
8 PREV
9 DIRECTION Buttons
10 FWD
11 OK
12 NEXT
13 REW
14 PLAY/PAUSE
15 STOP
16 INDICATOR Light and SENSOR
for Remote Control
17 DC IN
18 POWER ON/OFF
19 AV OUT
20 EARPHONE Socket
21 SD/MMC Card Slot
22 USB Port
Parts List

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HC-PDV9018
See pages 9 to 10 for a description of the buttons and functions of the remote
control.
Parts List (Cont.)

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POWER Turn on/o the power source of this machine.
MUTE Press to turn o the sound output temporarily. Press it again to
restore the sound output.
SUBTITLE When viewing a subtitle-encoded disc, press to display and select
the subtitle language.
SOURCE Press to enter USB/CARD/DVD mode, then press the [UP] and
[DOWN] arrow buttons to choose the information source, then
press [ENTER] to conrm your selection.
ZOOM When viewing DVD, VCD, MPEG4 and other video discs, press to
zoom in on the video picture and enlarge it to twice, three times
or four times the original size. Press the arrow keys to move to the
amplied picture.
REPEAT Press to switch to repeat mode. (Note: this button is valid only
when the PBC function is turned o ).
DISPLAY Press to display or hide playback information of the currently
playing video disc.
ANGLE When viewing a multi-angle encoded DVD, press to view dierent
angles of a particular scene.
SETUP Press once to enter the main system setup menu. Press it again to
quit the menu.
PLAY/ PAUSE Press to enter playback mode, or restore normal playback when in
FF, FR, or slow play.
Press to suspend current playback.
Press it again, or press [ ] to restore normal playback
MENU Press to display the DVD menu. Then use the arrow buttons for
selection and OK/ENTER for conrmation.
STOP Press once to suspend current playback, and press [ ] to
continue playback.
Press twice in succession to stop current playback.
ARROW
Buttons
Use the [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT] and [RIGHT] arrow buttons to move
to a selected target, then press [OK/ENTER] to conrm.
Some of the functions explained below and on the following page can only be
accessed with the remote control, some only with the buttons on the player, and
some either with the remote control or directly from the player.
Buttons and Functions

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ENTER Press to enter the selected setup options, or to conrm your
selection of a particular option.
TITLE Press to return to the title menu of the DVD.
AUDIO Press to switch the dialogue language provided on a DVD or the
sound channel provided on a VCD.
PROGRAM Press to program favourite songs when playing a VCD or DVD.
After opening it, input the programmed track number, then press
[START]. Note: the repeat function does not work for programmed
tracks.
NUMBER
Buttons
Press to input corresponding numbers or select corresponding
chapters or songs.
VOLUME +/- Press VOLUME + to increase volume and VOLUME – to decrease
volume.
SLOW Press repeatedly to move forward or backward in the video at
dierent slow motion speeds: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16.
GOTO Press it and use the directional and numeric buttons to select a
particular title, chapter, song, title time, chapter time, or song time
for playback.
In TV mode, press to search channels automatically.
A-B When playing a video disc, press this button to record the starting
point (A) of the segment you want to repeat, press it again to
record the end point (B) of the segment repetition. The player will
then constantly loop the content between points A and B. Press
this button for a third time to cancel the previously set segment
repetition and restore normal playback.
Note: the points A and B must be in the same title or song.
REW Press repeatedly to fast reverse playback at the following speeds:
2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x. In TV mode, press to carry out manual ne
adjustments to the previous frequency.
FWD Press repeatedly to fast forward playback at the following speeds:
2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x. In TV mode, press to carry out manual ne
adjustments to the next frequency.
PREV Press to jump to the previous chapter or song.
In TV mode, press to jump to the previous channel.
NEXT Press to jump to the next chapter or song.
In TV mode, press to jump to the next channel.
Buttons and Functions (Cont.)