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Polaroid PDM-0817 Operation Manual

Polaroid PDM-0817 Operation Manual

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8" Portable DVD Player
PDM-0817
Operation Manual
20050128
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  • Page 1 8” Portable DVD Player PDM-0817 Operation Manual 20050128...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions 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 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.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Before Operation

    Safety Instructions 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.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Copyright Protection

    Safety Instructions Preservation and Cleaning 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.

  • Page 7: Features

    High-quality audio and video Excellent sound: Dolby Digital delivers great sound. Advanced Playing Functions Compatibility: Compatible with DVD, CD and Picture CD disks. Particular Performance: Multi-speed, fast forward, fast backward and slow forward, slow backward. 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.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories List ITEM NOTE Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to change without prior notice. NAME Remote Control (with battery) Owner’s Manual Rechargeable Battery Audio/Video Cable Power Adapter Car Adapter...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions Features Accessories View of Unit View of Side Panels View of Unit Bottom Remote Control System Connections Power Supply Preparation Rechargeable Battery Notes on Discs Playback Operation DVD Playback CD Playback Picture CD Playback System Setup Definitions Troubleshooting Specifications Contents …………………………………………..2...

  • Page 10: View Of Unit

    View of Unit Front View TFT LCD 7” color TFT screen presents a high resolution picture. Speakers Two speakers output high quality stereo sound. TITLE button Press to display the disc title menu if the titles are coded in the disc. MENU button Press to enter to the disc menu.
  • Page 11 / , / buttons / : Press the direction button to select items. / : Press to play the previous track or the next track. ENT button Press to confirm your selection. MODE button Press to change the aspect ratio or change the brightness, contrast and color level. (See page 20) PLAY/PAUSE button Press to start playback or pause the playback.

  • Page 12: View Of Side Panels

    View of Side Panels Right Side View VOLUME Control For adjusting the sound level of speakers or headphones. Headphone Jack When headphones are plugged into the unit, the speakers automatically turn off. AUDIO input/output Jack For connecting to an external amplifier or audio source VIDEO input/output Jack For connecting to an external monitor or video source DVD/AV IN Switch...

  • Page 13: View Of Unit Bottom

    For connecting the rechargeable battery pack. 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.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Remote Control PWR button Press to access standby mode or playback mode. INFO button Press to display the detailed information of the disc during playing. Press this button again to exit from the information display. TITLE button Press to display title menu if it exists in the disc. Direction buttons Press to select different options.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Installation Steps

    Remote Control 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.

  • Page 17: System Connections

    Ensure 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.

  • Page 18: Connecting To External Av Source

    System Connections 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. Connecting to Headphone Connect headphones to the headphone jack on the right side of the unit.

  • Page 19: Power Supply Preparation

    The player is supplied with an AC adapter for powering the unit and charging the battery. Connect AC adapter to the right side of the DVD player in the jack marked DC 9.5V IN, as shown on the right. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

  • Page 20: Rechargeable Battery

    Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery that attaches to the rear of the DVD player. Charge the battery fully before initial use. Charging time is normally about 5 hours. A fully charged battery delivers about 3 hours of use, but playing time varies from disc to disc.

  • Page 21: Power Adapter

    The battery pack will click into place. Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack must be attached to the DVD player to charge it using the supplied AC or car power adapter. Attach the battery pack to the DVD player, as shown above.

  • Page 22: Detaching The Battery Pack

    Rechargeable Battery Detaching the Battery Pack If the DVD Player is not going to be used for long periods of time, the battery pack should first be fully charged and then detached. When the DVD Player is turned OFF, the DVD Player is still consuming some power in STANDBY mode.

  • Page 23: Notes On Discs

    Compatible Disc Formats JPEG Operation methods of some DVD discs are specified by the software manufacturer. Please follow the instructions for the disc. Care of Discs Handling Discs When loading or removing discs, do not touch their playing surfaces. Hold the disk as shown at the right. Cleaning Fingerprints or stains on the disc may affect the quality of sound and picture.

  • Page 24: Playback Operation

    Pre-operation Connect the unit to power supply through the provided AC adapter. Switch “POWER ON/OFF” to “ON” on the left panel to turn on the DVD player. The main unit power indicator lights green and screen displays the Press the OPEN button on the unit to open the disc tray cover, put a disc in the disc tray with printed side facing up.

  • Page 25: Dvd Playback

    DVD Playback Play Pause Stop Zoom button A-B Button Playback Operation ENTER Press button to start playing, or (Direction buttons) or 0-9 buttons to select a Title and Chapter directly. PAUSE Press button to pause during playback, then press PLAY button to resume normal playback.
  • Page 26 Playback Operation DVD Playback (continued) TITLE button MENU button & buttons & buttons SLOW button Press TITLE button during play. The title menu will appear on the screen. Press (direction buttons) to select the title or disc menu item you wish to play, then press ENTER button to confirm your selection.
  • Page 27 DVD discs can contain up to 8 audio bit streams. For example: English, Spanish, French etc. To select the audio bit stream you prefer, press AUDIO button during playback. The DVD player will play the next bit stream every time you press AUDIO button in succession, if they exist.
  • Page 28 Playback Operation DVD Playback (continued) ANGLE button GOTO button Press ANGLE button to play the disc in multi-angle mode. Multi-angle means that a scene is shot from different angles so that the audience can watch from any angle, like the drawings below: If there are multiple angles in a scene, you can use the ANGLE button to select the angle you like to view.

  • Page 29: Cd Playback

    CD Playback When a CD disc is loaded, the player will play it automatically by the default sequence of the disc. You can use Pause STOP/ button & buttons REP button A-B button Playback Operation or number buttons to select a certain track to play. During playback, press PAUSE button to pause...
  • Page 30 Playback Operation CD Playback (continued) & buttons GOTO button INFO button AUDIO button Press button to play the previous chapter. Press button to play the next chapter. Press GOTO button to select desired disc starting time, track starting time or track. During CD playback, press it repeatedly to display as follows: Disc Go To:--:-- Track Go To:--:-- Select Track:--/N N refers to the total track number of the disc.

  • Page 31: Picture Cd Playback

    Picture CD Playback Pre-operation 1. Load a Picture CD in the disc tray. The player will search for the disc automatically. 2.The screen displays the root folder with several subdirectories/subfolders. Use , buttons to select a desired folder. Then press , ENTER, PLAY or remote control or front panel to confirm your selection.
  • Page 32 Playback Operation Picture CD Playback (continued) REP button MENU button GOTO button Press REP button to repeat a file, folder in sequence. Press it repeatedly, the display will be as follows: Shuffle Random Single Repeat All Repeat Off Shuffle plays files of current folder randomly without obeying the original order.
  • Page 33 Picture CD Playback (continued) While viewing a picture, use direction buttons Press button to rotate the current picture clockwise: Press button to rotate the current picture anti-clockwise: Press button to rotate the current picture flip horizontal: Press button to rotate the current picture flip vertical: Playback Operation Picture Rotate , , ,...

  • Page 34: System Setup

    System Setup You can change the default settings of this unit to customize its performance to your own preferences. Note: Set the system up while play is stopped or there is no disk in the player. To set up your system: Press the SETUP button on the front panel.
  • Page 35 General Setup Page (continued) System Setup 2.Angle Mark This item is used to turn the Angle Mark on or off. Press the button to highlight this item. Press the ENT or to enter the item. Press the button to choose angle mark on or off.

  • Page 36: Speaker Setup Page

    System Setup General Setup Page (continued) Speaker Setup Page Dolby Digital Setup 6. Last Memory This item is used to set last memory state. Note: The last memory refers to resume playback from the point that you stopped last time. Press the button to highlight this item.

  • Page 37: Video Setup Page

    Dolby Digital Setup (continued) Video Setup Page System Setup 1. Dual Mono This item is used to set the channel output mode. Press the button to highlight this item. Press the ENT or to enter the item. It includes stereo, L-Mono, R-Mono and Mix-Mono, Stereo by default.

  • Page 38: Preference Page

    System Setup Video Setup Page (continued) Preference page 2. Brightness This item is used to adjust brightness level of the Screen. Press the button to highlight this item. Press the ENT or to enter the item. Press the button to adjust to desired level. The default level is 00.
  • Page 39 Preference page (continued) System Setup 2. Subtitle This item is used to set the subtitle language. Press the button to highlight this item. Press the ENT or button to enter the item. The available languages are English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Thai, English by default.

  • Page 40: Definitions

    Definitions Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Audio tracks encoded in Dolby Digital can reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels of excellent quality audio. Letterbox screen This refers to a screen on which the playback picture of wide-screen DVDs appears with black bands running along the top and bottom.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    If you suspect there is something wrong with the DVD player, immediately turn the power off. Disconnect the power connector and check that there is no smoke or excessive heat coming from the unit. Never open or try to repair the unit yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting PROBLEM There is no picture. Poor AV performance. Other possibilities: Static or other external interference may cause the player function abnormally. In order to recover normal status, unplug the power supply cord and then plug it into the outlet again to reset the player.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications TFT screen size Laser Wavelength Video System Frequency Response Audio Signal-to-noise Rate Audio distortion+noise Channel Separation Dynamic Range Audio Out Analog Audio Out Video Out Video Out AC 100-240V ～ Power < 25W Power Consumption 195mmX149mmX38.5mm (L*W*D) Dimensions About 1.2 kg Weight Compliance with FCC, FDA - cUL listed E209155 DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...
  • Page 44 US call 1-866-289-5168, in Canada call 1-866-301-7922 and in Mexico call 01-800-400-2443. “Polaroid” is a registered trademark of Polaroid Corporation of Waltham, MA USA and licensed for use on the PDM-0817 to Petters Consumer Brands, LLC.
  • Page 45 Portable DVD Player Docking Station ADS-1000 Operation Manual 20050324...
  • Page 46 Table of Contents Important Safety Instruction-------------------------------------------- FCC Notice------------------------------------------------------------------- Characteristic Features -------------------------------------------------- Front View ------------------------------------------------------------------- Rear Panel & Side Panel---------------------------------------------------- Display Panel----------------------------------------------------------------- Remote Control ----------------------------------------------------------- Attaching & Detaching Portable DVD player---------------------- System Connections----------------------------------------------------------- TV Function --------------------------------------------------------------------- AV Function --------------------------------------------------------------------- Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------- Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------...

  • Page 47: Important Safety Instruction

    Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USE-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 48 Important Safety Instructions Note: Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well ventilated conditions around the product. Do not put product on bed, sofa or anything that blocks ventilation. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 49: Fcc Notice

    FCC Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency nergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 50: Characteristic Features

    Search for TV channels automatically. Automatically memorize the channels. Clock Function Displays the time even if in stand-by mode or if there is no DVD player attached. Timer will turn the docking station and attached DVD player on and off at desired times.

  • Page 51: Front View

    10.POWER button Press to enter or exit the STANDBY mode. 11.Spring Tab: Used to spring the portable DVD player up when it is removed. (See page13) 12.Fixing hooks: Fix the portable DVD player on the Docking Station. (See page11) 13.Docking jack: For connection with a...

  • Page 52: Rear Panel & Side Panel

    Connected to external video signal source. 6. DC 9.5V input jack Connected to the AC adapter. 7. Main Power Switch Side Panel Drawing Release buttons: Slide these buttons to release the portable DVD player from the Docking Station. (See page 13) - 8 -...

  • Page 53: Display Panel

    Display Panel Display Panel Drawing 1. AM time indicator 2. PM time indicator 3. Hour or character indicators 4. Minute or character indicators 5. Character indicators - 9 -...

  • Page 54: Remote Control

    Remote Control Preparation Refer to the drawing and remove the empty battery receptacle. Insert the battery into the receptacle. Make sure the polarity matches the marks inside the component. Insert the receptacle into the remote control. Using Of Remote Control Point the remote control towards the main unit when operating.
  • Page 55 Remote Control Remote Control Drawing - 11 -...
  • Page 56 Remote Control 1. POWER button Press to access to or exit the STANDBY mode. 2. TV button Press to enter TV mode. 3. DVD button Press to enter DVD mode. 4. AV1 button Press to shift to external AV1 input mode. 5.

  • Page 57: Attaching & Detaching Portable Dvd Player

    Note: Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Attaching Portable DVD player to Docking Station Follow the steps below to attach the portable DVD player to the Docking Station. It is advised to attach the rechargeable battery to the portable DVD player before this connection.

  • Page 58: System Connections

    Expand the Connections The following drawing shows a sample of expanding the connections of a portable DVD player with Docking Station: After connecting with external AV source by AV jacks, please turn on the power of the unit and press the SOURCE button on the front panel to shift to AV1 mode, or, press the AV1 button on the remote control to shift the mode directly.
  • Page 59 System Connections Connecting To TV Signal Input Source The unit can be connected to a TV antenna to receive TV programs. Connections should be made as follows: After connecting the antenna, turn on the power of the Docking Station; press the SOURCE button on the front panel or the TV button on the remote control to switch to TV mode.
  • Page 60 System Connections Connecting To the Power Adapter This unit is powered via the switching power adapter (supplied) : Connect the AC adapter to jack marked with “DC 9.5V IN” on the rear panel of the unit. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to the grounded electrical socket. When not using the unit, turn off the power of the unit first, and then unplug the power supply to prevent malfunctions.

  • Page 61: Tv System Setup

    TV Function Basic Operation Connect the antenna to the antenna jack on the rear panel. After connecting the antenna, connect the power supply cord. If the player is in standby mode, press the POWER button on the front panel to turn on the power. Press the TV button on the remote control to shift to TV mode.
  • Page 62 TV Function Use the ▼、▲ buttons to select the item you want to set. Use the ►, ◄ buttons to select the item and enter it. Press the ► button on the remote control to exit the setup menu. Press the ◄ button on the remote control to return to the picture setup menu. Signal Use the ►...

  • Page 63: Timer Setup

    TV Function Auto Memory Use the ▼、▲ buttons to select Auto Memory, press the ENT button to enter auto memory mode: SEARCHING EXIT： The auto memory will take a few minutes. The unit will search channels from the lowest channel to the highest channel in the standard channel list. When tuning operations are complete the unit will exit and store the channels by sequence in the memory.
  • Page 64 TV Function Power on To set the playback start time of the signal source, use number buttons to input the desired start time in sequence of hour, minute. Press the ►, ◄ direction buttons to shift between am and pm. Power off To set the playback end time of the signal source, use number buttons to input the desired time in sequence of hour, minute.

  • Page 65: Av Function

    AV Function AV Function The docking station has an additional AV input and output. When an AV source is connected, press the AV1 or AV2 button on the remote control to enter external AV mode. Picture Parameter Setup Press the MENU button once on remote control to enter PICTURE setup menu, and screen will display as shown: Use the ▼、▲...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    CHECK ITEM Make sure the Docking Station power is on. Make sure the portable DVD player is properly connected with the Docking Station. If not, attach the DVD player again. (See page13). Make sure the SOURCE mode has been switched to the DVD mode.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    US call 1-866-289-5168, in Canada call 1-866-301-7922 and in Mexico call 01-800- 400-2443. “Polaroid” is a registered trademark of Polaroid Corporation of Waltham, MA USA and licensed for use on the ADS-1000 to Petters Consumer Brands, LLC. AC100V~ 240V, 50/60Hz NTSC ≤30W...

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