Polaroid DHX-202 User manual

Progressive Scan DVD Player DHX-202
20051104

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1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatusf has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be
placed on apparatus.
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilat-
eraltriangle is intended to alertthe user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature acompanying the
appliance.
Thelightningflashwitharrowheadsym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle, is in-
tendedto alert the usertothepresence
of uninsulated“dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
Warning: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back), no user
serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO RESENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Power cord protection
To avoid the unit from malfunctioning, and to protect against elec-
tric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following:
•Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC
power cord.
•Keep the AC power cord away from any heating appliances.
•Never put any heavy objects on the AC power cord.
•Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in
any way.
Location and handling
•Air vents are provided in the cabinet to prevent the tempera-
ture inside the unit from rising to dangerous levels. Do not
place this unit in closed spaces, cover it, or otherwise block
the vents.
•Do not place this unit in direct sunlight or near heat sources.
•Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects.
•Donotinsert or drop anything into this unitthroughtheairvents
as this could cause serious damage, possibly resulting in fire.
•Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on
thisunit. In the event thatliquidshould enter the cabinet, unplug
this unit immediately and contact the service center immedi-
ately.
•Do not remove the cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet
could result in electric shock or damage the unit.
•Do not use the unit in a car.
Nonuse periods
•When the unit is not being used, make sure to keep the unit
turned off.
•When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be
unplugged from the household AC outlet.
Disc tray
•Do not put any foreign objects on or in the disc tray.
•Do not push down on or place your fingers or hand in the disc
tray.
Stacking
•Place the unit in a horizontal position and do not place anything
heavy on top of it.
Condensation
Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following conditions:
•Immediately after a heater has been turned on near the unit.
•In a steamy or very humid room.
•When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a
warm one.
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. If this
happens, remove power and place the unit at a well ventilated
area and let the moisture to evaporate before using the unit again.
Copyright
Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which
must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the
copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country.
Copy protection
This DVD player supports Macrovision copy protection.
OnDVD discs that include acopyprotection code, if the contents
of the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy protection
code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”and the double-D symbol aretrademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Recommended measures for optimum picture excel-
lence
Thisunit is a precisiondevice that is constructedusing extremely
accurate technology.
Soilingor friction affecting the pickuplensor disc drive can impair
the image quality. At the worst, neither video nor audio will be
played back. To obtain optimum picture quality, the player should
be checked (cleaning and replacement of some parts) every
1,000 hours. Note that this period varies depending on the envi-
ronment(temperature,humidity,dust,etc..)in which the player is
used.
Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.
Important Safeguards and Precautions
CAUTION
"VENTILATION SHOULD NOT BE IMPEDED BY COVERING THE
VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH ITEMS SUCH AS NEWSPAPER,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, ETC."
"NO OPEN FLAME SOURCES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES,
SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS."
"DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPARATUS TO MOISTURE, LIQUID, OR
SPLASHING OF LIQUIDS. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED
WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ON THE APPARATUS."
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This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT marking is located on the rear
panel.
This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure
contiued safety, do not remove any cover or attempt to gain
access to the inside of the product.
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General Information
Features .........................................................................................................................................................................................5
DVD region code ............................................................................................................................................................................5
Discs that can be playbacked..........................................................................................................................................................5
Glossary of disc terms ...................................................................................................................................................................5
Conventions about this manual .......................................................................................................................................................5
Notes on disc..................................................................................................................................................................................6
Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Installing batteries in the remote control .........................................................................................................................................6
Location of Controls
Front panel......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Back panel ......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Remote control..................................................................................................................................................................................8
Connections
Basic Setup
Setup menu.....................................................................................................................................................................................10
System setup..................................................................................................................................................................................10-11
Language setup..............................................................................................................................................................................11-12
Audio setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................12
Video setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................13
Playing Discs
General operation ...........................................................................................................................................................................14
Basic playback ...............................................................................................................................................................................14
Playing MP3/JPEG picture discs......................................................................................................................................................14
Using the menu for DVD.................................................................................................................................................................15
Checking the information ................................................................................................................................................................15
Program play ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Special Functions
Angle selection.................................................................................................................................................................................17
Picture zooming ..............................................................................................................................................................................17
Selecting subtitle language .............................................................................................................................................................17
Selecting audio language................................................................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 18
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................19
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Connecting your DVD player to your TV ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Table of Contents

Features
•2 channel audio out.
•Compatiblewith DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW,DVD-RW, MP3,
CD-R, CD-RW, JPEG.
•OSD menu display.
•Full function remote control.
DVD region code
DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers which
dictate the region (printed on the rear panel). If the region number
does not match the region number in your DVD player, you will not
be able to play the disc. If you try to play the DVD, the message
WRONG REGION will appear on the OSD.
The region number for this DVD player is1.
Glossary of disc terms
•Title (DVD)
The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a
movie,etc..,for a picture piece on a videosoftware;oran album,
etc., for a music piece on and audio software. Each title is as-
signed a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.
•Chapter (DVD)
Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles.
A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is as-
signed a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you
want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.
Conventions about this manual
•Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the system.
You can also use the controls on the remote control if they have
the same or similar names as those on the system.
•The types of functions and operations that can be used for a
particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In
some cases, these functions and operations may differ from the
descriptions given in this Owner’s Manual. In this event, follow
the instructions given on the screen. This Owner’s Manual only
covers basic disc operations.
•For some operations, “INVALID KEY”may appear on the screen.
This indicates that the operation described in this Operations
Manual is not permitted for the current disc.
•The drawings about the TV screen and front panel display used
in this Owenr’s Manual are purely for the purposes of explana-
tion, the actual displays may differ slightly from what is shown
here.
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Audio CDs and MP3
Discs are divided into tracks.
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General Information
Note
•You cannot play illegally produced discs.
•You cannot play scratched discs.
•You cannot play disc that are dusty, soiled or marked with
fingerprints.
DVD discs
Multi-titles. Titles may be subdi-
vided into chapters.
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Discs that can be playbcked

Disc handling precautions
•To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch
the surface.
•Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue
completely before using the disc.
•Donotexpose the disc to direct sunlight orheatsourcessuch as
hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as a
considerable rise in temperature will adversely affect the disc.
•After playing, store the disc in its case.
•Donotwriteonthe label side with a ball-point pen or otherwriting
implements.
•Be careful not to drop, bend, or crack the disc.
Disc cleaning precautions
•Beforeplaying, clean the disc withacleaning cloth. Wipe the disc
from the center outward.
•Donotusesolventssuchas benzine, thinner, commercially avail-
able cleaners or antistatic spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Disc playing precautions
•Do not place more than one disc in the disc tray at a time.
•Do not place the disc wrong side up in the tray.
•Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not placed
properly in the tray.
Accessories
Check that you have the following items:
•Remote Control x1
•Owner’s Manual x1
Warranty Card x1
Installing batteries in the remote control
1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote.
2. Insert two AAA batteries, making sure that the polarities (+ and -)
are aligned correctly.
3. Replace the battery cover.
You can control the system using the supplied remote. When using
the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel of this
system.
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General Information(continued)
Note:
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one, always replace the
batteries at the same time using fresh, new batteries.
• Do not drop any foreign objects into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting
apparatuses, doing so may cause the remote to malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid any possible damage from battery
leakage and erosion.
Notes on disc
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If remote doesn’t operate properly:
Check the polarity (+,-) of the batteries (Dry-Cell).
Check if the batteries are drained.
Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.
Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.
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Location of Controls
1. POWER Button : Press to switch between power on and standby mode.
2. EJECT Button : Press to open or close the disc tray.
3.PREV 9 Button : Press to skip to the previous track (only during playback).
4. STOP < Button : Press to stop playback.
5. NEXT : Button : Press to skip to the next track (only during playback).
6. PLAY/PAUSE Button : Press to start or pause disc playback.
1. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Pr/Cr, Pb/Cb, Y) Jacks : Connect to the Pr/Pb/Y input of TV.
2. COAXIAL OUT Jack : Connect to coaxial audio input of a digital audio equipment.
3. AUDIO OUT( L/R) Jack : Connect to a TV set or stereo receiver.
4. S-VIDEO OUT Jack : Connect to the S-video input of a TV.
5. VIDEO OUT Jack: Connect to video input of a TV.
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Front panel
Back panel
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COAXIAL

Remote control
Location of Controls (continued)
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1. POWER: Switch the device to ON or STANDBY.
2. NUMERICAL KEYS: Press to select the items or settings
dierectly.
3. ANGLE: Press to access various camera angles on the
DVD if the DVD has multiple angle video.
4. ZOOM: Press to enlarge or reduce the picture.
5. A-B: Press to specify a section and plays it repeatedly.
6. PBC/MENU: Press to display the root menu when playing a
DVD.
7. SETUP: Press to enter into the SETUP menu.
8. SLOW: In disc mode, press to play in slow motion.
9. PREW: In disc mode, press to skip to previous chapter or
track.
10. NEXT: In disc mode, press to skip to next chapter or track.
11. AUDIO: Press to change the audio channels of a DVD.
12. PLAY: Press to start the playback.
13. STOP: Press to stop the playback.
14. OPEN/CLOSE: Press to open or close the disc tray.
15. MUTE: Press to turn off the sound immediately, and
press again to restore the sound.
16. PROG: Press to program the tracks based on your own
order.
17. DISPLAY: Press to show the information about the
currently playing disc.
18. REPEAT: Press to repeat a title, a chapter, a song or all
songs on the disc.
19. TITLE/RETURE: In DVD mode, press to display the title
menu.
20. DIRECTION KEYS: Press to select the item you want.
21. OK: Press to enter a command or confirm a selection.
22. STEP: Press to view playback frame by frame.
23. FWD: In disc mode, press to fast forward the disc.
24. REV: In disc mode, press to fast reverse the disc.
25. SUBTITLE: Press to access various subtitle language in
DVD.
26. PAUSE: Press to pause the playback.

Connections
Connections
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* Connect theS-VIDEO OUT jack to theS-Videoinput jack on the TV using an S-Video cable.
* Connect theVIDEO OUT jack to theVideoinput jack on the TV using a video cable.
* Use the audio cables to connect the AUDIO OUT jacks to the correspondingAUDIOIN jacks on your TV, CD or TAPE recorder.
* Use the coaxial cables to connect the COAXIAL jack to correspond to receive a digital signal.
Use the component cables to connect theCOMPONENT jacks to get the best picture quality.
IMPORTANT!
Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure
that all the other connections have been made.
Never make or change any connections with the power
switched on.
Connecting your DVD player to your TV
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SYSTEM SETUP
LANGUAGE SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
VIDEO SETUP
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TV SYSTEM
You can setup the color system of this unit to match your
connected TV set. If the color system of this unit is different from
that of the TV set, the images will not be displayed normally on the
screen.
SYSTEM SETUP
The system setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to
customize the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. If
the preferred options selected are not available on a disc, then the
disc’s default settings will be used.
1. Press SETUP on remote control.
2. Use to select the item you want.
3. PressOK to confirm the selection.
4. To exit the setup, pressSETUP again.
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Basic Setup
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4:3 PS
If you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is not
formatted for widescreen viewing, use this setting. A wide
picture is displayed on the whole TV screen with a portion
automatically cut off.
4:3 LB
If you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is formatted for
widescreen viewing, use this setting. Wide bands will be
displayed on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen.
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If you have a widescreen TV set, use this setting (you must
also set your widescreen TV to Full size).
TV TYPE
SYSTEM SETUP
TV SYSTEM
TV TYPE
SCREEN SAVER
DEFAULT
EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
4:3 PS
4:3 LB
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SYSTEMSETUP
TV SYSTEM
TV TYPE
SCREEN SAVER
DEFAULT
EXIT SETUP
NTSC
PAL
AUTO
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
SETUP MENU
In top menu move the highlight to Setup menu to set below settings
desired.
This page includes:
TV SYSTEM
TV TYPE
SCREEN SAVER
DEFAULT
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SYSTEM SETUP
TV SYSTEM
TV TYPE
SCREEN SAVER
DEFAULT
EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
ON
OFF
The default setting for the SCREEN SAVER is ON.
The screen saver image appears when you leave the system in
stop mode for about 5 minutes.
SCREEN SAVER

LANGUAGE SETUP
1. PressSETUP on the remote control.
2. Use to select item you want.
3. PressOK to confirm the selection.
4. To exit the setup, pressSETUP again.
This section includes:
• OSD LANGUAGE
• AUDIO LANG
• SUBTITLE LANG
• MENU LANG
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DEFAULT
If you select this function, all of the functions will restore to the
original settings.
Basic Setup(continued)
SYSTEM SETUP
TV SYSTEM
TV TYPE
SCREEN SAVER
DEFAULT
EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
RESTORE
ENGLISH
JAPANESE
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
GERMAN
The default setting is ENGLISH.
AUDIO LANG, MENU LANG
This function allows you to select the desired language. It
includes:
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANG
SUBTITLE LANG
MENU LANG
EXIT SETUP
ENGLISH
JAPANESE
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
GERMAN
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
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OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
SPANISH
FRENCH
EXIT SETUP
MENU LANG
AUDIO LANG
OSD LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE LANG
LANGUAGE SETUP
ENGLISH
SPANISH
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
FRENCH
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Basic Setup(continued)
AUDIO SETUP
DIGITAL OUT
DOWN SAMPLE
DOWNMIX
EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
RAW
PCM
AUDIOSETUP
1. PressSETUP on the remote control.
2. Use to select the item you want.
3. PressOK to confirm the selection.
4. To exit the setup, pressSETUP again.
This section includes:
DIGITAL OUT
DOWN SAMPLE
DOWNMIX
DIGITAL OUT
The default setting isRAW.
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DOWN SAMPLE
AUDIO SETUP
DIGITAL OUT
DOWNSAMPLE
DOWNMIX
EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
48K
96K
•LT/RT
When the disc you played hasPRO LOGIC stereo function,
you can select this.
STEREO
2-channel stereo output, for stereo listening through the
analog left and right outputs.
VSS
2-channel virtual surround outputs.
Note:
Depending on the disc, the actual outputs may not match your
selection.
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AUDIO SETUP
DIGITAL OUT
DOWN SAMPLE
DOWNMIX
EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
LT/RT
STEREO
VSS
DOWN MIX
To play a DVD disc recorded with surround multi-channel audio
correctly. Select the appropriate setting according to your audio
system.
SUBTITLE LANG
This function allows you to select the desired language. It
includes:
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANG
SUBTITLE LANG
MENU LANG
EXIT SETUP
ENGLISH
JAPANESE
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
GERMAN
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
OFF
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ENGLISH
JAPANESE
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
GERMAN
OFF
The default setting is OFF.
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VIDEO OUT
•YUV
•S-VIDEO
•P-SCAN
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Basic Setup(continued)
The BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, and SATURATION are the same
User Interface. The default setting for the BRIGHTNESS and the
CONTRAST is 6; the default setting for SATURATION is 0.
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VIDEO SETUP
1. Press SETUP on the remote control.
2. Use to select item you want.
3. PressOK to confirm the selection.
4. To exit the setup, pressSETUP again.
This section includes:
•BRIGHTNESS
•CONTRAST
•HUE
•SATURATION
•VIDEO OUT
P-SCAN
HUE
The default setting is 0.
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, SATURATION
The default setting for the P-SCAN is OFF. If you set it ON
and your TV support this function then it will appear as follows.
VIDEO SETUP
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
HUE
SATURATION
VIDEO OUT
EXIT SETUP
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
TO SET PRESS
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
THEN OK
VIDEO SETUP
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
HUE
SATURATION
VIDEO OUT
EXIT SETUP
TO SET PRESS
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP THEN OK
+6
+4
+2
0
-2
-4
-6
VIDEO SETUP
TO SET PRESS
THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
YUV
S-VIDEO
P-SCAN
VIDEO SETUP
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
ENABLE PROGRESSIVE
ENSURE YOUR TV SUPPORT PSCAN
IF TV DISPLAY IS ABNORMAL
PLEASE WAIT 8 SECONDS
FOR RECOVER
OK
NO
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
TO SET PRESS THEN OK
TO QUIT PRESS SETUP
VIDEO SETUP
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
PROGRESSIVE SCAN
YOUR PROGRESSIVE IS ON PSAN
DO YOU WANT TO KEEP THE
CURRENT SETTING
PLEASE WAIT 8S
OK
NO
If you select OK, it will appear as below.

General operation
1After all the connections are properly completed, plug the AC
power cord of the player to an appropriate wall outlet.
2Press POWER to turn ON the main power.
3Press OPEN/CLOSEon the remote control or EJECT on the front
panel to open the disc tray, press again to close the disc tray.
4Press MUTE to shut off the sound. To restore the volume, press
MUTEagain.
Basic playback
Start playback
•Press PLAY tostartplayback, to pause playback, pressPAUSE
ll.
Note
•Somediscswillstartplayingautomatically, and others will display
themenuon the TV screen. use the / / / buttons to select
the track, or press the number keys (0/10~ 9,10+)) to go to the
desired track/chapter.
Stop playback
•Press STOP .
Skip to another track/chapter
•Press l/ lrepeatedly during playback to skiptothenext or
previous track/chapter.
Fast search
1Press and hold / for more than 1 second to fast reverse
or fast forward.
•For DVD/MP3/CD discs
FF (fast forward) : FF x2, FF x4, FF x8, FF x20.
FR (fast reverse) : FR x2, FR x4, FR x8, FR x20.
2To resume normal play, pressPLAY .
Press SLOW to play the currently playing disc in slow motion.
•For DVD discs
Press it repeatedly to select the slow motion speed:
SF (slow forward) : SF 1/2, SF 1/4, SF 1/6, PLAY
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Playing Discs
Repeat
1. For DVD discs
PressREPEAT repeatedly to select the following:
3. For MP3 discs
REP : [ OFF ]
REP: [ REP ALL]
REP: [ TITLE ]
REP :[ CHAPTER ]
REP :[ OFF ]
REP: [ REP ALL]
REP :[ REP 1 ]
REP :[ OFF ]
REP: [ REP ALL]
REP: [REP DIR ]
REP : [ REP 1 ]
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following.
2. For CD discs
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following.
Playing MP3/JPEG picture discs
1. Load an MP3/JPEG disc.
2. Playback should start automatically, if it does not, then press the
PLAY button to start playback.
3. Press l / l to select the previous or next track.
4. While in stop mode , press / / / button to select a
desired album title , then press the PLAY button to start
playback.
5. To stop playback , pressSTOP .
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Checking the information
Youcan check information about thedisc,such as the total number
ofthetitles or chapters or tracks or time,usingthedisplayfunction.
The information you want will appear on the TV screen.
When playing a DVD
1Press DISPLAY repeatedly to show the following
(for reference only):
When playing back a CD
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to show the following
(for reference only):
2Press DISPLAY again, the information will disappear.
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Playing Discs(continued)
4To change other items, repeat Step 1 ~ 2.
Using the menu for DVD
1Press PBC/MENU while playing a DVD disc.
TheTITLE MENU will appear ontheTV screen. The contents of
the menu vary from disc to disc.
2Use the / / / buttonstoselect the title (or chapter) you
want to play.
Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons (0/
10~9,10+ ) to select the title (or chapter).
3Press OK to start playback.
Note:
•Depending on the DVD disc, you may not be able to select the
title or chapter.
•Depending on the DVD disc, a title menu may simply be called a
menu or root menu in the instructions supplied with the disc.
•For some DVD discs, when you press the PBC/MENUbutton,
the playback will restart from the beginning of the disc.
2Press DISPLAY again, and the information will disappear.
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DVD TT 1/16 CH 1/1 00:00:35
DVD TT 1/16 CH 1/1 C -00:01:35
DVD TT 1/16 CH 1/1 T 00:10:35
DVD TT 1/16 CH 1/1 T -01:00:35
X
CD TRK 1/16 00:00:35
CD TRK 1/16 C- 00:01:35
X
CD TRK 1/16 T 00:00:35
X
CD TRK 1/16 T- 00:10:35 X

Program play
You can play the contents of the disc in a specific order by program-
ming the order of the tracks to be played.
1While playback is stopped, select or press PROG to enter the
program mode.
2Use the number buttons (0/10~ 9,10+) to input the track numbers
in the order you want.
3Repeat step 2 to store other tracks.
4To start program play, pressPLAY .
5To stop playback, press once.
6To cancel the program, press CLEAR on the display image again.
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Playing Discs(continued)
For CD disc
1
2
1
4
3
5
8
7
69
12
11
10 13
16
15
14
PLAY CLEAR
For DVD disc
1TC
2
1
4
3
TC
5
8
7
6
T
C
1
1
1
9
12
11
10
1
T
C
1
1
1
13
16
15
14
PLAY CLEAR

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Special Functions
Angle selection
Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot simulta-
neouslyfrom a number of differentangles.For these discs, the same
scenes can viewed from each of the different angles.
1Press the ANGLEbutton to change the scenes from one angle to
other angle(s).
For example: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4.
Picture zooming
This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV screen and
to pan through the enlarged image.
1Press ZOOM repeatedly to select a zoom factor as below:
ZOOM 2
ZOOM 3
ZOOM 4
ZOOM 1/2
ZOOM: OFF
2To pan though the enlarged image, press / / / buttons to
move the zoomed picture left, right, up or down.
Selecting subtitle language
This function can only be used for DVD disc recorded with multi-
subtitle language.
Press SUBTITLErepeatedly to select a desired language.
Note
•The first pressing shows the current selection. Subsequent
pressing toggles to the next subtitle setting.
•During some scenes, the subtitles may not appear immediately
after you turn them on.
Selecting audio language
Depending on some DVD discs, you may be able to change the audio
format (including audio coding type, number of channels recorded
and audio language) using AUDIO button.

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If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the
system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the prob-
lem.Should any problem persist, pleasecalltech support listed on the
warranty.
No power
•Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet?
•One of the safety mechanisms may be operating. In this event,
unplug the player from the power outlet briefly and then plug it
in again.
No picture
•Check that the system’s cables are connected securely.
•The video connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new
one.
•Make sure you connect the system to the video input connector
on your TV.
•Make sure you turn on the TV.
•Make sure you select the video input on the TV so that you can
view the pictures from this system.
The picture quality is low
•Clean the disc.
•If video from this system has to go through your VCR to get to
your TV, the copy-protection applied to some DVD programs
could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems
after checking your connections, please try connecting your
DVD system directly to your TV’s S-Video input, if your TV is
equipped with this input.
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even
though you set TV TYPE in the SETUP menu when you play a
wide picture.
•The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD disc.
•If you connect the system with the S-Video cable, connect
directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may not be able to change
the aspect ratio.
•Depending on the TV, you may not be able to change the
aspect ratio.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.
•The system is in pause mode, in slow-motion play mode, or
fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press to return to
normal play mode.
•Make sure that the audio cable is connected securely.
External noise is heard
•Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer
or motor.
•Move your TV away from the audio components.
•The plugs and jacks may be dirty. Wipe them with a cloth
slightly dampened with alcohol.
•Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play CD
•Set the Audio mode to STEREO in the SETUP menu.
•Make sure you connect the system cables appropriately.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing
a Dolby Digital sound track
•Depending on the DVD disc, the output signal may not be the
entire 5.1 channel but may be monaural or stereo even if the
sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital format.
The language for the subtitles cannot be changed when you
play a DVD
•Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD.
•Changing the language for the subtitles may be prohibited on
the DVD.
The subtitles cannot be turned off when you play a DVD
•Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the
subtitles off.
The angles cannot be changed when you play a DVD
•Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD.
•Make sure to change the angles when the angle mark appears
on the TV screen.
•Changing the angles may be prohibited on the DVD.
The system does not operate properly
•Static electricity, etc., may affect the system’s operation.
Press the POWER button to turn the unit off, wait one minute,
then press again to turn the unit back on.
Troubleshooting

DVD section
Laser type ............................................................................. Semiconductor laser, Wavelength 650 nm
Signal system ....................................................................... PAL625/50,NTSC525/60
Video output level .................................................................. 1 Vp-p (75 ohm)
Video Y output level ............................................................... 714 Vp-p (75 ohm)
Video C output level .............................................................. 286 mVp-p (75 ohm)
Digital output ......................................................................... Coaxial
Video signal
Horizontal resolution: ............................................................ 480lines
S/N ratio: ................................................................................ 60dB
Audio signal
Audio frequency response .................................................... DVD (PCM)20 Hz - 22 kHz (+/-1.0 dB)
CD 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+/-1.0dB)
S/N ratio ................................................................................. 80dB
Dynamic range: ..................................................................... DVD(PCM): 85dB
CD: 85dB
Audio L/R : ............................................................................. 2V 1K Hz 0dB
Distortion ............................................................................... 0.1%
General
Power supply ........................................................................ 120V~60Hz
Power consumption ............................................................. 15W
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Specifications
*Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
For service, support and warranty information, visit www.polaroid.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.
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