Dynex DX-PDVD9 - DVD Player - 9 User manual

USER GUIDE
GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR • GUÍA DEL USUARIO
9” Portable DVD Player
Lecteur de DVD portatif de 9 pouces
Reproductor de DVD portátil de 9”
DX-PDVD9

Introduction 3
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this high-quality Dynex product. Your DX-PDVD9
represents the state of the art in portable DVD player design, features a 9” wide screen (16:9
aspect ratio) LCD, and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
Contents
Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
DVD player components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up your DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Playing video and audio discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Advanced setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
90 Day Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Safety precautions
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within a triangle is intended to
alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
player's enclosure thatmay beof sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert you to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the player.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this player to rain or
moisture. Dangerous high voltage is present inside the enclosure. Do not open the case.
Caution: To ensure the correct use of the player, read this manual carefully and keep it for
future reference. If the player requires servicing, contact the seller or our service center. For
more information, see “Maintaining” on page 21.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

4Safety precautions
Safety instructions
•Read instructions—Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating
the player.
•Retain instructions—Retain these safety and operating instructions for future
reference.
•Warnings—Follow all warnings on the player and in the safety and operating
instructions.
•Follow instructions—Follow all safety and operating instructions.
•Cleaning—Unplug this player from the power outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
•Handling—Do not drop the player or subject it to strong shocks, which may cause
damage or malfunction.
•Attachments—Use of attachments not recommended by Dynex may cause hazards.
•Using headphones
• To avoid hearing damage caused by a sudden increase in volume, keep the volume
at the lowest level before playback, then adjust it to a comfortable level.
• Keep the volume at a moderate level to protect your ears.
• To avoid traffic accidents, never wear headphones when driving a car or riding a
bicycle.
•Placement
Avoid placing the player in:
• Direct sunlight or near a source of heat, such as a heater or heater duct
• A closed automobile, on a dashboard, or a parcel shelf. Excess heat may deform the
cabinet or cause malfunction.
• Dusty or sandy environments
• Wet or humid places, such as a bathroom
• Areas of strong magnetism, such as a television or a magnet
• Places where there is a lot of movement or vibration, such as on a car dashboard or
on an unstable shelf
• Extremely hot or cold enviromments
• Wet or moist enviroments, such as exposure near rain or water
•Power sources—This player operates on an AC power adapter, car adapter, or
rechargeable battery.
• Make sure that the input voltage of the AC power adapter is compatible with the
local voltage. Otherwise, the AC power adapter and the player may be damaged.
Warning: To avoid electric shock, do not touch the AC power adapter with wet hands.
• When connecting with an automobile (cigarette lighter) adapter, make sure that
the input voltage of the adapter is identical with the car voltage.
• Unplug the AC power adapter from the outlet or remove the rechargeable batteries
when the player will not be used for an extended period of time.
• Hold the plug while unplugging the AC power adapter. Do not pull on the power
cord.

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•Grounding or polarization—This player may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug
will only fit into the power outlet one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat this safety
feature of the polarized plug.
•Power cord protection—Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular
attention to cords at plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit from the player.
•Lightning—For added protection during a lightning storm or when the player is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet. This
will prevent damage tothe player due to lightning and power line surges.
•Overloading—Do not overload power outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles, because this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
•Object and liquid entry—Never push objects of any kind into this player. This can
cause a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the player.
•Servicing—Do not try to service this player yourself. Service must be done by
qualified service personnel only.
•Damages requiring service—Unplug this player from the power outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the player
• If the player has been exposed to rain or water
• If the player does not operate normally by following the operating instructions,
adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. The
incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the player to its normal
operation.
• If the player has been dropped or damaged in any way
• When the player exhibits a distinct change in performance which may indicate a
need for service
•Replacement parts—When replacement parts are required, make sure that the
service technician uses replacement parts that are specified by the manufacturer or
that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
•Safety check—Upon completion of any service or repair to this player, ask the
service technician to performsafetychecksto determine that the player is in correct
operating condition.
Note: When player is in use for a long period of time, the surface of the player will be hot.
This will not affect its operation.

6DVD player components
DVD player components
DVD player
Item Name Function or control
1 Power indicator LED Lights green when the power is on.
2 Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote control.
3 Open switch Opens the disc tray.
4 DC Input jack Connects to the AC power adapter.
5 Charge indicator LED Lights red when the battery is charging.
6 A/V Out jack Connects to an external A/V device, such as a monitor or amplifier.
7 Headphone jack Provides the output signal for headphones. Disables internal speakers.
8 Volume control Increases or decreases the output sound level.
9 Power On/Off switch Turns the player on or off.
10 LCD screen shut off switch Turns off the LCD screen.
11 (next) button Causes the DVD or CD to skip forward one chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
12 (previous) button Causes the DVD or CD to skip back one chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
13 (stop) button Stops the playback of the DVD or CD.
POWER OPEN
PREV NEXT
STOP
WIDE MENU
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Remote control
14 Menu Accesses the DVD menu.
15 Wide button Switches the LCD screen between 16:9 and 4:3 screen display.
16
(Direction buttons) and
(play/pause) button
Navigates on-screen menus.
The (play/pause) button plays or pauses the DVD or CD.
Item Name Function or control
1 SETUP button Press to access the Setup menu.
2 DISPLAY button Press to display information (for example, title, chapter, track, or time).
3(previous) button Press to go back to the previous chapter or scene on a DVD or track on a CD.
4(up) button Press to navigate up on a menu.
5(reverse/left)
button
Press toscan backward at 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 times normal speed, or navigate
left on a menu.
6 ENTER button Press to execute or confirm a selection.
Item Name Function or control
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8Setting up your DVD player
Regional coding and compatiblity
Both the DVD player and DVDs are coded by region. These region codes must match for the
DVD to play. The player is coded for Region 1. Only DVDs that are coded for Region 1 play in
this player.
Setting up your DVD player
Box contents
Make sure that the box contains the following items:
•DVDplayer
•A/Vcable
• Remote control with battery (CR2025)
• User Guide
•ACpoweradapter
• Automobile cigarette lighter adapter
7(play/pause)
button
Press to start playback. When a disc is playing, press to pause playback.
Press again to resume playback.
8(down) button Press to navigate down on a menu.
9 Number buttons Press to select an item or setting.
10 SUBTITLE button Press to select the subtitle language and turn subtitles on or off.
11 ZOOM button Press to enlarge the image to 2, 3, or 4 times the original size.
12 A-B (repeat) button Press to repeat a specific portion (from point A to point B) of the disc.
13 (Next) button Press to skip forward to the next chapter or scene on a DVD or track on a CD.
14 1/ALL REPEAT button Press to repeat playing a title, chapter, or track.
15 (fast forward/
right) button
Press to scan forward at 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 times normal speed, or navigate
right on a menu.
16 MENU button Press to access the root menu or the title menu (DVD).
17 STOP button Press to stop the playback of the DVD or CD.
18 AUDIO button Press to select the audio language for the DVD.
19 ANGLE button Press to select an alternate viewing angle (when available) for the DVD.
Item Name Function or control

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Making connections
Note: When making connections:
- Turn off the DVD player and other equipment.
- Fully insert the plug.
- Hold the plug while unplugging the cord. Do not pull the cord.
Connecting to the AC power adapter
To connect the AC power adapter:
1Make sure that the supplied AC power adapter is correct for your local voltage.
2Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the DC input jack on the left side of the
player, then to the AC power outlet.
Connecting to the cigarette lighter adapter in a car
To connect the cigarette lighter adapter in a car:
• Connect the supplied cigarette lighter adapter to the DC input jack on the left side of
the player, then to the automobile’s cigarette lighter socket.
Warning: To avoid traffic accidents, never wear headphones when driving a car or riding a
bicycle.
Charging the built-in battery
To charge the battery:
1Turn off the player. The battery charges only when the power to the player is turned
off.
2Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the DC input jack on the player, then plug
the adapter into an AC power outlet.
When the battery is charging, the charge indicator LED turns red. When the battery is
fully charged the indicator turns off.
3Unplug the AC power adapter when the battery is fully charged.
Notes:
- While the charging is in progress, do not disconnect the AC power adapter until the
charge indicator LED turns off. The charging time of a battery is about 5 hours and
depends on environmental conditions.
- To maximize battery life, immediately recharge it when it is fully discharged.
- Ni-Mh batteries do not have a “memory effect” and can be recharged at any time,
regardless of whether the battery is fully or only partially discharged.
- The battery may get warm when you are charging it or operating the player. This is not a
defect.

10 Playing video and audio discs
Using the remote control
To use the remote control:
1The first time you use the remote control, remove the plastic sheet from the bottom of
the battery to activate the remote.
2To use the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the player. (Operate in the
range of 10 feet (3.3 meters) and 60° ).
3Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an extended period of
time.
Tip: Generally, batteries last for about one year. Replace the batteries if the remote control
does not work.
Playing video and audio discs
Turning on the player
To turn on the player:
1Open the LCD screen.
2Turn on the player. The power LED lights green and the LCD screen turns on.
Playing discs
To load and play a disc:
1Press the OPEN button to open the disc tray.
2Hold the edges of the disc and place the disc in the center of the tray with the label
side up.
CR2025
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3Press the OPEN button to close the disc tray. The player starts playing the disc.
4Turn the VOLUME knob to adjust volume (even when using headphones).
If the player is connected to a TV or an amplifier, adjust the volume on the connected
device.
5Stop playback by pressing the STOP button on the player or remote control.
Pausing discs
To pause a disc:
1When playing a disc, press (play/pause) to pause playback.
2Press (play/pause) again to resume playback.
Removing discs from the player
To remove a disc from the player:
1Press the OPEN button to open the disc tray, then remove the disc.
2Press the OPEN button to close the disc tray, then turn off the player.
Using with headphones
You can also use the player with headphones (optional) byplugging the headphones into the
headphone jack on the left side of the player. Plugging headphones into the headphone jack
disables the internal speakers.
Warning: To avoid damaging your hearing, set the volume to a low level before putting on
the headphones, then adjust the volume up to a comfortable level.
Advanced setup
Making optional connections
Connecting to a TV or another monitor
To connect to a TV or another monitor:
• Connect black mini-plug to the AV OUT jack on the DVD player.
• Connect the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.
• Connect the red plug to the AUDIO IN R jack on the TV.
• Connect white plug to the AUDIO IN L jack on the TV.
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Connecting to TV and amplifier
To connect to a TV and amplifier:
• Connect black mini-plug to the AV OUT jack on the DVD player.
• Connect the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.
• Connect the red plug to the AUDIO IN R jack on the amplifier.
• Connect white plug to the AUDIO IN L jack on the amplifier.
Using the setup menu
To access the setup menu:
1With no disc in the player, press SETUP on the remote control or MENU on the player.
The General Setup Page of the setup menu opens and the General Setup icon is
highlighted.
2Press ENTER. TV Display is highlighted.
3Press or to select a sub-menu on the General Setup Page.
4Press to open the selected sub-menu.
5Press or to select an option, then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
6Press to return to the previous menu.
7Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to set the other menu options.
Changing setup options
Normal/PS—Select this option when the player is connected to a normal TV. Wide-screen
images are shown on the screen, but with some parts cropped automatically.

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Normal/LB —Select this when the player is connected to a normal TV. Wide-screen images
are shown on the screen, with a black band on the top and bottom.
Wide—Select this when the player is connected to a wide-screen TV.
Angle Mark
On—The screen shows the angle mark icon if an angle option is available.
Off—The screen does not show the angle mark.
Note: Not all discs contain the above features.
OSD Lang
You can choose one of several different languages for the OSD (On-Screen Display) setup
language.
Screen Saver
This setting enables or disables the screen saver. The screen saver image appears when the
player stops or the image is frozen for about five minutes.
On—Enables the screen saver.
Off—Disables the screen saver.
Last Memory
On—The player returns to the last position on the disc.
Off—The player does not return to the last position on the disc.
Note: The last positionmemory function is only activated when the disc tray has been
opened.

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Setting video quality
To change video quality settings:
1Access the Setup menu as described in “To access the setup menu:” on page 12.
2Press or to highlight the Video icon and select Video Quality Setup,
then press ENTER. The Video Quality Setup page opens.
3Press ENTER. Brightness is highlighted.
4Press or to select the option you want to change. Options include:
•Brightness
• Contrast
•Hue
•Saturation
5Press to open the selected sub-menu.
6Press or to adjust the setting, then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
7Press to return to the previous menu.
8Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to set the other video quality setup options.
Setting or changing the password
To set or change the password:
1Access the Setup menu as described in “To access the setup menu:” on page 12.
2Press or tohighlight the Lock icon and select Password Setup, then
press ENTER. The Password page opens.
Brightness
.. Video Quality Setup ..
Brightness 00
Contrast 00
Hue 00
Saturation 00
Change Password
.. Password Setup Page ..
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3Press ENTER twice. The Password Change page opens.
4Enter the old (or default) password using the number buttons on the remote, then
enter the new password in the spaces provided.
Note: The default password is 3308.
5Enter the new password again, then press ENTER to confirm the change.
Setting or changing preferences
To set or change your preferences:
1Access the Setup menu as described in “To access the setup menu:” on page 12.
2Press or to highlight the Preferences icon and select Preference Page,
then press ENTER. The Preference Page opens.
3Press ENTER to highlight Audio, then press or to select the option you want
on the Preference Page. Options include:
•Audio(language)
• Subtitle (language)
•DiscMenu(language)
• Parental (control)
•Default
4Press to enter the selected sub-menu.
5Press or to select the setting you want, then press ENTER to confirm your
selection.
6Press to return to the previous menu.
7Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to set your other Preference options.

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Setting preference options
Note: Available languages depend on the languages available on each DVD. If you select a
language that is not available, the player plays and displays on the screen in the original
recorded language contained on the disc.
Audio (language)
Subtitle (language)
Disc menu (language)
Parental (control) – Available control levels include:
•1-KidSafe
•2-G
•3-PG
•4-PG-13
•5-PGR
•6-R
• 7 - NC-17
•8-ADULT
After you select the parental control level you want, press ENTER, then enter the
4-digit password (or the default password 3308). Press ENTER again to confirm your
choice.
Default
You can use this option to reset all settings (except the Parental Control setting) on the player
to factory defaults. To reset the player, after you press to enter the selected sub-menu,
press ENTER.
Notes:
-The default password is 3308. This password is effective even after you have selected
your ownpassword and changed it. To avoid the possibility of others using the default
password to set the parental level and change the password, we suggest youput this
manual in a location that is out of reach by children in your home.
- Parental control may not be available on all DVDs.
Setting DVD playback options
To access the DVD root menu:
•PressMENU during playback.
A DVD is divided into sections called titles and chapters. When you play a DVD, a root
menu of the disc appears on the screen of your TV or monitor. The contents of the
menu vary from disc to disc. Press MENU during playback to display the menu again.
Some DVDs only allow you to select disc playback options using the DVD root menu.
To display playing time and time remaining:
1During playback, press DISPLAY to show the following:
• Current title number
• Total number of titles
• Current chapter number
• Total number of chapters
• Title elapsed (or the other options described in Step 2)

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The heading disappears automatically after three seconds if DISPLAY is not pressed again.
2Press DISPLAY repeatedly to cycle through the following options:
• Title Elapsed—The elapsed time of the title
• Title Remain—The remaining time of the title
• Chapter Elapsed—The elapsed time of the chapter
• Chapter Remain—The remaining time of the chapter
• Display Off—The DVD’s time Information turns off
To change the viewing angle:
1During disc playback, press ANGLE to show the available angles for discs containing
multiple angles. The current angle number and the total number of angles available
are shown.
2Press ANGLE again to select a different angle.
Note: Not all discs contain this feature.
To turn on subtitles and select the subtitle language:
1During disc playback, press SUBTITLE to select the subtitle language you want. The
current subtitle language number and the total number of subtitle languages
available are shown.
Title number
Total number of
titles Chapter
number
Total number of
chapters
2
Total number of
angles available
Current angle
Current subtitle
language number
Total number of
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2If there are multiple languages available, press SUBTITLE again to cycle through the
available languages.
3To turn subtitles off, press the SUBTITLE button until SUBTITLE OFF is displayed. The
subtitle display disappears automatically if the SUBTITLE button is not pressed again
within three seconds.
Note: Some DVDs only allow access to this feature through the DVD menu.
To select a different audio language:
1During disc playback, press AUDIO to select the audio language you want. The current
audio language number and the total number of audio channels (languages) available
are shown.
2If there are multiple languages available, press AUDIO again to cycle through the
available languages.
The audio display disappears automatically if the AUDIO button is not pressed again
within three seconds.
Note: Some DVDs only allow access to this feature through the DVD menu.
To select a different zoom multiple:
1During disc playback, press ZOOM to select the zoom multiple you want. Pressing
ZOOM once enlarges the picture by 2×.
2Press ZOOM repeatedly to cycle through the zoom level (2×, 3×, 4×, and Normal).
Current audio
language number
Total number of
languages available
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To use A-B Repeat to repeat a portion of the DVD:
1During disc playback, press A-B to set the starting point (A).
2Press A-B again when the program gets to the ending point (B). The player plays the
segment between point A and point B repeatedly.
3To cancel A-B Repeat and resume normal playback, press A-B again.
To use Repeat to repeat part or all of the DVD:
1During disc playback, press 1/ALL REPEAT to repeat a portion of the DVD.
2Press 1/ALL REPEAT repeatedly to cycle through the available settings:
•Chapter—Repeats the current chapter.
•Title—Repeats the current title.
•All—Repeats all chapters and titles.
•Off—Repeat off.
CD playback options
To display playing time and time remaining:
1During CD playback, press DISPLAY to show the current track and the elapsed time of
the current track.
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2Press DISPLAY repeatedly to cycle through the following:
•Single Elapsed—Current track and elapsed time
•Single Remain—Current track and remaining time
•Total Elapsed—Currenttrackand total elapsed time ofthe CD
•Total Remain—Current track and the total time remaining on the CD
•Display off—Turns off the display.
To repeat all or part of the CD:
1During CD playback, press 1/ALL REPEAT to repeat a portion of the CD.
2Press 1/ALL REPEAT repeatedly to cycle through the available settings:
•Track—Repeats the current track.
•All—Repeats the entire CD.
•Repeat off—Turns off repeat and resumes normal playback.
Playing MP3 discs
MP3 is a format for storing digital audio. An audio track is compressed into the MP3 format
with little loss of audio quality, while taking up much less disc space. CD-R /RW discs that
have been encoded in MP3 format are compatible with this player.
When an MP3 disc is inserted into the player, the menu screen appears automatically. You
can use the menu screen to select the folders and tracks you want, or the player plays the
tracks in the order they were burned onto the disc.
02:13.04:10
Root
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5