Polaroid PDM-0824 User manual

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8” Portable DVD Player
PDM-0824
Operation Manual
20050218

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Warning: This indicates that "There is a risk of injury or death".
Caution: This indicates that "There is a risk of injury or physical damage".
Before operation
Warning
Read and keep the operation manual. Before using the
the product, please carefully read this manual and follow
all safety and operation instructions Keep this manual
for future reference.
Power supply: The power supply must correspond to
the standard indicated on the product. If you are not
sure of the power supply, please refer to the supplier or the
local power company.
Ventilation: Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, cloth or
similar. Make sure there is adequate ventilation around
the unit before operation.
Prevent objects and liquid from contacting the player
In order to avoid the risk of electric shock and fire caused
by short circuits, do not insert objects into the player and do not
spill liquids on the player. Do not place objects such as vases
filled with liquids on the apparatus.
Do not use the product where it will get wet.
This could cause the product to ignite, or cause electrical shock or other
malfunction.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.
Do not cut the power cord to connect it to the power supply
for another device. This could cause fire, electrical shock or
other malfunction.
Always use only the accessories provided with the product.
Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacture, or sold with the
apparatus.
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Do not install the product in a position where it will interfere with the operation
of an automotive air bag.
The air bag may fail to operate properly or the product could become dislodged by
airbag operation, causing an accident and/or injury.
Do not expose the product to excessive heat.
This could cause the product to start smoking or ignite, or cause electrical shock or
other malfunction.
Unplug all the equipment before connecting.
Always ensure that the DVD player and any other electrical equipment connected to
the DVD player is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before the
player is connected.
Do not, under any circumstances, install the product in a place in a vehicle
where the driver's ability to drive the car or the driver's field of vision will be
impaired.
Install the product in a place where it doesn’t interfere with the driver's field of vision
either in front or behind or in a place where it interferes with the driver's ability to drive
the car. This may lead to traffic accidents and/or injury.
Follow the instructions to connect the product to other electrical equipments.
To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram. Do not
connect power to the unit until all other connections are completed.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace the rechargeable lithium battery only with the same or equivalent type.
Caution
Install the product securely so that it will not shift out of place or fall. Loose
screws or insecure installation may cause the product to shift out of position or fall
while a vehicle is moving, resulting in an accident and/or injury.
Region code information: DVD players and discs are coded by region. If the region
number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the region number of this
product, this product cannot play the disc. The region code of this unit is 1.
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Instructions

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This product has been listed as class 1 laser product. The mark is on the rear
panel.
The apparatus shall be connected to an AC power outlet with a protective grounded
connection. Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam. Do not open the top cover while the unit is operating. There
are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Beware of unit falling or tipping over when moving.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Before operation
Warning
Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms.
Never operate the product during lightning storms as this could cause the product to
malfunction.
Do not operate the product if there is visible damage to the product.
If damage occurs, immediately stop using the product and contact the store from
which you purchased your product. Continuing to use the product in this condition
could cause accidents, fire or electrical shock.
The driver of a vehicle must not operate this product or watch the monitor.
It may distract the driver and cause an accident.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as:
damage to the power supply cord or plug, liquid spilled on the player, objects have
fallen into the player, exposure to rain or moisture, the unit does not operate normally
or has been dropped.
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Caution
Notes on discs: Do not play discs that are damaged
or warped, including discs with cracks, scratches
or parts missing; discs with burrs; poor quality discs.
Route all cords so that they do not interfere with driving or with entering or
exiting the car. Run the cords so that they do not wrap around the steering wheel,
brake pedal, etc. or around your feet. Secure all the cords together.
Use the product at the proper volume setting.
Driving while you are unable to hear sounds around you or from outside the car can
cause accidents.
Do not touch the color TFT LCD screen.
Do not place any heavy objects on the product.
Never put any heavy objects on the product. Doing so may cause damage to product.
Do not damage the cords.
Broken wires and short circuits can cause electrical shock or fire. Run the cords so
that they do not get tangled in moving parts. Do not damage, tighten up, twist, or work
on the cords. Do not place the cords near heat sources or put heavy objects on the
cords.
Do not play discs in the wrong format.
For instance, if you add the ".cda" extension to a file that is not formatted as a CD file,
a loud noise may be heard through the speakers, possibly damaging them and
hurting your eardrums.
Do not swing from the product or pull it.
This may cause an accident, injury and/or malfunction. Be particularly careful that
children follow this rule.
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Instructions
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. DANGER: Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or
defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user service-able
parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
This unit complies with FDA regulation for radiation control of laser products.

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Preservation and Cleaning
Warning
Do not use any volatile agents such as gasoline or
paint thinners to clean the product. Never use any
volatile materials to clean the product, because they may
damage the surface of the player. Use a soft, dry cloth for
cleaning.
Store in a proper place
Store the product in clean, dry place, avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
Caution
Unplug the product when not used for a long period of time.
Copyright Protection
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
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High-quality audio and video
Advanced Playing Functions
Other Special Functions
Excellent sound: Dolby Digital delivers
great sound.
AV In: External Audio, Video input can be
connected to most external AV sources.
AV Out: Analog Audio output and video
out
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High Resolution: MPEG-2 decoding
format achieves more than 500 lines of
horizontal resolution.
Power Adapter Switch: Automatically
adapts to voltage requirements in U.S and
other countries.
On-screen Display: You can choose
from English, Spanish or French for the
On-screen Display language.
Compatibility: Compatible with DVD,
CD and Picture CD disks.
Particular Performance: Multi-speed,
fast forward, fast backward and slow
forward, slow backward.
Search by Time: Search for a certain
track of a disk by selected time.
Last Memory Playback: Memorizes the
stopped playback track and continues playing
the disk from this spot when power is restored
if the disc tray cover is not opened.
Special Functions: Supports screen aspect
ratio changing, zooming in or out,
multi-language caption, multi-angle viewing.
Features
Docking Jack: This unit features a docking jack on the bottom for connecting with an
optional docking station. The docking station is integrated with connectors for
peripheral devices to eliminate complicated connections and save valuable space
around the player
Revolving LCD Screen: Adjust the screen
by revolving it horizontally about its axis, or
lay it flat with the screen facing.

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Accessories List
ITEM NAME QTY
Remote Control (with battery) 1
Operation Manual 1
Power Supply Cord with AC Adapter 1
Audio/Video Cable 1
Rechargeable Battery Pack 1
DC Adapter (Car Adapter) 1
Carrying Case 1
NOTE
Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to change without prior notice.
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Features
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Definitions
System Setup
View of Side Panels
View of Unit Bottom
Power Supply Preparation
Rechargeable Battery
Notes on Discs
Playback Operation
System Connections
Accessories
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Revolving LCD Screen
Remote Control
DVD Playback
CD Playback
Picture CD Playback
Carrying Case

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Front View
1. TFT LCD
8” color TFT screen presents high resolution picture.
2. Speakers
Two speakers output high quality sound.
3. MODE button
Press to change the brightness, contrast and color level or change the aspect ratio.
(See page24)
4. +/- button
Press to increase/decrease the level of the selected item.
5. ZOOM button
Press to activate the zoom function to zoom in or out the current image.
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6. SETUP button
Press to access the DVD setup menu.
7. MENU button
Press to enter to the disc menu
8. TITLE button
Press to display the disc title menu if the titles are coded in the disc
9. /,/button
/:press the direction buttons to select items.
/: press to fast search backward and forward during disc playback.
10. /,/button
/: press the direction button to select items.
/: press to play the previous track or the next track.
11. ENT button
Press to confirm your selection
12. A-B button
Press to mark a segment to repeat between A and B
13. SLOW
Press to activate slow playback.
14. STOP button
Press to stop playback. Press the button to resume playback.
15. PLAY/PAUSE button
Press to start playback or pause the playback.
16. Main unit Power indicator
Light turns green when the unit is under operation; turns red in standby mode.
17. Battery charge indicator
Light turns red when the battery is in charging; turns green when the battery is fully
charged.
18. Remote sensor
Receive the signal from the remote control for operation.
19. Unit latch hook
20. OPEN button
Press to open disc tray cover.
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Right Side View
1. VOLUME Control
For adjusting the sound level of speakers or headphones.
2. Headphone Jack
When headphones are plugged into the unit, the speakers automatically turn off.
3. AUDIO input/output Jack
For connecting to an external amplifier or audio source
4. VIDEO input/output Jack
For connecting to an external monitor or video source
5. DVD/AV IN Switch
Switch to AV IN to input the external AV source; switch to DVD to playback the disc
6. DC 9.5V IN Jack
For connecting to power supply, including Car Adapter. (See page15)
Left Side View
1. Headphone Jack
When headphones are plugged into the unit, the speakers automatically turn off.
2. POWER ON/OFF Switch
Switch the power on or off.
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View of the bottom
1. Rechargeable Battery Contacts
For connecting the rechargeable battery pack.
2. Docking Jack
This portable DVD player is designed with a Docking Jack on the bottom. The
Docking Jack is designed for connecting to an optional external Docking Station for
expanded functions. The Docking Station features an electrical connection interface
that enables the portable DVD to effectively serve as a desktop DVD. It is integrated
with connectors for peripheral devices to eliminate complicated connections and
save valuable space around the unit. With a Docking Station, you can enjoy the
expansion possibilities of desktop DVD with the portability of a portable DVD.
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Revolving Steps
The revolving LCD screen is one of the outstanding features about this product. We’d
like to suggest you to take the following steps for proper operation.
A
1. Open the screen cover to position (A) as
shown in the left figure at which the screen
is vertical to the operation panel.
B
2. Revolving the screen horizontally
around it’s axis in the clockwise only. The
maximum revolving degree is 180
(position C). If you want to return to initial
position (A), please revolve screen counter
clockwise.
C
3. You can rotate the screens vertically
from position C to operation panel as
indicated in left fig.
D
4. The final rotating position (position D) at
which the screen facing upward and back
to operation panel.
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1. PWR button
Press to access standby mode or playback mode.
2. INFO button
Press to display the detailed information of the disc during playing. Press this button
again to exit from the information display.
3. TITLE button
Press to display title menu if it exists in the disc.
4. Direction buttons
Press to select different options.
5. ENTER button
Press to access playback, or confirm your selection
6. SETUP button
Press to enter the player’s system setup.
7. 0-9 Number buttons
Press to select an option in the menu.
8. PREV button
Press to return to the previous list or the previous track or chapter. If it is a DVD disc,
it needs to press this button twice to return to the previous
track.
9. NEXT button
Press to skip to the next list, track or chapter.
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10. SUBT button
Press to select different subtitle languages if there are multiple subtitle languages
existing in the disc.
11. ANGLE button
Press to access various camera angles playback if the DVD disc contains multiple
camera angles.
12. A-B Repeat button
Press to play a certain selected segment repeatedly.
13. ZOOM button
Press to realize various zoom effects.
14. REP button
Press to repeat a chapter, a title, a track or the whole disc.
15. MENU button
Press to display or cancel the menu.
16. PAUSE button
Press to pause the playback.
17. STOP button
Press to stop the playback. Then press PLAY button to resume playback from the
stopped spot. Press this button twice to stop playback completely.
18. PLAY button
Press to begin to play.
19. GOTO button
Press to select the desired disc starting time, track or title.
20. +10 button
Press this button and the additional number buttons to select item numbers which
are greater than 9.
21. FWD SCAN button
Press to search forward fast.
22. REV SCAN button
Press to search backward fast.
23. SLOW button
Press to activate slow playback function.
24. AUDIO button
Press to select different languages
when a DVD disc which contains multiple audio languages is played. Press to
select different audio track when a CD disc is played.
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Installation Steps
Follow the steps below to install the battery.
Step1: Pull the battery holder out from the remote
control in the direction of the arrow.
Step 2: Load a new battery properly with
the (+) side up.
Step3: Insert the battery holder back into
the remote control.
Battery Property
Battery Type: CR2025 3V
Battery Life: Approximately 1 year under normal use (at room temperature).
Caution
1. Improper use of the battery may cause overheating, explosion or ignition, which can
result in an injury or fire. Battery leakage may damage the remote control.
2. Do not expose the remote control unit to direct sunlight.
3. Do not recharge, disassemble, deform or heat the battery.
4. Do not put the battery in fire or water.
4. Immediately replace the exhausted battery.
Battery Installation for
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zAlways ensure that the DVD player, TV and any other electrical equipment to be
connected with are switched off and unplugged from the power supply.
zEnsure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables.
Connecting to TV
Audio/Video connections
Follow the drawings below to connect the DVD player to a TV's Audio/Video inputs with
Audio/Video cables.
Connecting to Amplifier
Refer to your Audio equipment's manual before connection.
Follow the drawings below to connect the DVD player to an AV amplifier.
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Connecting to External AV Source
The player supports an AV signal input function. Use the audio/video cable to connect
the unit to an external AV signal source such as a DVD, VCR etc. After connecting,
switch the DVD/AV IN to AV IN.
NOTE: Noise may occur in speakers when there is an external audio signal input while
playing a DVD disc. Unplug the audio cord to clear the noise.
Connecting to Headphone
Connect headphones to the headphone jack on the right side of the unit.
When headphone is connected, the speakers will automatically turn off.
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Using the AC Adapter
The player is supplied with an AC adapter for powering the unit and charging the battery.
Note: Turn player's power off before unplugging.
Note: In the case of using the adapter, the LCD screen will be lighter than with the
rechargeable battery.
Using the Car Adapter
The player is supplied with a Car Adapter for powering the unit and charging the battery
while in a vehicle.
Attention
¾Do not operate the unit or view video software while driving a vehicle.
¾Place the unit in a proper position for viewing.
¾Detach the battery pack when using the AC or car adapter as the power source.
¾Disconnect the player from the Car Adapter when starting the vehicle.
1. Connect AC adapter to the right side
of the DVD player in the jack marked
DC 9.5V IN, as shown on the right.
2. Plug the two-prong end of the power
cord into a grounded electrical
outlet. The power indicator lights
red.
Connect the Car Adapter Power Plug to
the unit's power jack and plug the other
end to the vehicle’s 12V accessory /
cigarette socket, as shown on the right
figure.
Power Supply
Preparation