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Polaroid PDM-0084 User Manual

Polaroid PDM-0084 User Manual

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8" Portable DVD Player
PDM-0084
User's Manual
20060627

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  • Page 1 8” Portable DVD Player PDM-0084 User’s Manual 20060627...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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 3 CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to service manual for servicing instructions. 1) Read these instructions.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions 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.

  • Page 5: Features

    High-quality audio and video Excellent sound: Dolby Decoder delivers great sound. Advanced Playing Functions Compatibility: Compatible DVD, CD and JPEG discs, etc. Particular Performance: Multi-speed, fast forward, fast backward, slow playback repeated playback. Last Memory Playback: Memorizes the stopped playback track and continues playing the disk from this spot when the power is kept to supplied.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories List ITEM NAME Remote Control Cell for Remote Control Power Supply Cord with AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Pack DC Adapter (Car Adapter) Audio/Video Cable Headphone Carrying Case Operation Manual ： NOTE Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    …………………………………………….1 Important Safety Instructions ………………………………………….….4 Features ………………………………………….….5 Accessories ………………………………………..…...7 View of Front Panel …………………………………….……….9 View of Side Panels …………………………………………...10 View of Bottom Panel …………………………………………...11 Remote Control …………………………………………...14 System Connections …………………………………..………..16 Power Supply Preparation ………………………………………..…..17 Rechargeable Battery ………………………………………..…..20 Notes on Discs ……………………………………..……..21 Playback Operation …………………………………………...22...

  • Page 8: View Of Front Panel

    View of Front Panel LCD screen 8” TFT LCD screen presents high resolution picture. Speaker Two speakers output high quality sound. IN / OUT Button Press to play disc or output AV signal or input external Audio/Video signal. TITLE Button Press to display title menu if it exits in the disc.

  • Page 9: View Of Front Panel

    SETUP Button Press to access or exit the system setup menu. MENU Button Press to access the DVD disc menu during playback. LCD MODE button Press to enter the brightness, contrast or color adjusting mode. Button Press to pause the playback. Press (PLAY) button to resume normal playback.

  • Page 10: View Of Side Panels

    View of Side Panels Right Side View 1. Volume Control knob Used to adjust the volume of the headphone and speaker. 2. Headphone Jack Used to connect to headphones for private listening. When headphone is plugged, the speakers will turn off automatically. 3.

  • Page 11: View Of Bottom Panel

    View of Bottom Panel Rechargeable Battery Contacts For connecting the rechargeable battery pack.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote Control MUTE button Press to turn off or on the speaker output. INFO button Press repeatedly to display or cancel the detailed information of the disc during playback. TITLE button Press to display title menu if it exits in the disc. Direction button（▲▼◄►）...
  • Page 13 PREV button Press to return to the previous list, track or chapter. 10. SUBT button When playing a DVD coded with multi-subtitles, press to select a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off. 11. ANGLE button Press to access various camera angles if the DVD disc contains multiple camera angles.
  • Page 14 Remote Control Preparation of Remote Control Follow the steps below to install the battery. Pull the battery holder out from the remote control in the direction of the arrow. Load a new battery properly with the (+) sided up. Insert the battery holder back into the remote control. Battery type: CR2025 3V Battery service life: approximately 1 year under normal use (at room temperature).

  • Page 15: System Connections

    Always ensure that the DVD player, TV and any other electrical equipment to be connected with are switched off and unplugged from the power supply. Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables. Connecting to TV Follow the drawing below to connect the DVD player to TV's Audio/Video input with Audio/Video cable.
  • Page 16 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, press the IN / OUT button to enter AV Input statement. NOTE: Noise may occur in speakers when there is an external audio signal input while playing a DVD disc.

  • Page 17: Power Supply Preparation

    Using the AC Adapter The player is supplied with an AC adapter for powering the unit and charging the battery. Connect AC adapter to the left side of the DVD player in the jack marked DC 9.5/12V IN as shown on the right. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

  • Page 18: Rechargeable Battery

    Rechargeable Battery About Rechargeable Battery Pack Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery that attaches to the bottom 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 19 Attaching the Battery Pack Refer to the following steps for attaching the Battery Pack: With one hand on the DVD Player to prevent it from moving, take the battery and align the plastic tabs on the battery pack with holes on the player, and push the battery pack into the DVD Player.
  • Page 20 Rechargeable Battery Detaching the Battery Pack When being turned off, the DVD Player still consumes some power in standby mode. This will eventually discharge the battery. If the DVD Player is not going to be used for long periods of time, the battery pack should be detached. Make sure the power is turned off before detaching the Battery Pack.

  • Page 21: Notes On Discs

    Compatible Disc Formats DISC LOGO JPEG Operation methods of some DVD discs are specified by the software manufacturer. Please follow the instructions of the disc. Care of Discs Holding Discs When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their playing surfaces as the right figure.

  • Page 22: Playback Operation

    Playback Operation PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR DVD PLAYER FOR THE FIRST TIME. WARNING: Do not play poor quality discs to avoid damaging the lens. Pre-operation Connect the unit to power supply through the provided AC adaptor. Switch “POWER ON/OFF”...

  • Page 23: Dvd Playback

    DVD Playback Load a disc in, the player will search the disc and play it ENTER/ENT automatically. Press the direction buttons ( button highlight the item that you want to play and press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm. PAUSE/ Press the PAUSE/ button to pause during playback and button press the PLAY/ (PLAY) button to resume normal playback.
  • Page 24 Playback Operation DVD Playback (continued) Press the start fast forward/rewind playback. Press it (and hold it for several seconds) repeatedly to fast forward/rewind at the & buttons speedof2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X and normal in sequence. Press the PLAY/ (PLAY) button to return to normal playback.
  • Page 25 DVD Playback (continued) When a DVD is playing, press the SUBT button to select a subtitle language or to turn subtitle off. A DVD disc can SUBT button be recorded with at most 32 subtitles. NOTE: This function is available for discs recorded with multi-subtitles Press the ANGLE button to play the disc in multi-angle.

  • Page 26: Cd Playback

    Playback Operation CD Playback Press the PAUSE/ PAUSE/ Press the PLAY/ (PLAY) button to resume normal button playback. During playback, press the STOP/ and then press the PLAY/ (PLAY) button to resume STOP/ button normal playback from the place where the STOP/ button is pressed.

  • Page 27: Jpeg Playback

    JPEG Playback Pre-operation 1. Load a JPEG in the disc tray, and the player will search and play disc automatically. 2.The screen displays the root folder with several subdirectories/subfolders. Use the buttons to select desired folder. Then press the ENTER/ENT or to confirm your selection.
  • Page 28 Playback Operation JPEG Playback (continued) Press the REP button to repeat a file, folder in sequence. Press it repeatedly to display as follows: Shuffle Repeat Off Shuffle refers to repeat files of current folder randomly without obeying the original order. Random refers to play the files of current folder REP button discretionarily without obeying the original order.
  • Page 29 Picture CD Playback (continued) Picture Rotate During browsing a picture, you can press direction buttons , , , current picture. Press the button to rotate the current picture clockwise, as following drawings: Press the button to rotate the current picture anti-clockwise, as following drawings: Press the button to rotate the current picture flip horizontal: Press the...

  • Page 30: System Setup

    System Setup You can change the default settings of this unit to customize its performance to your own preference. NOTE: Set up the system while playing is stopped or there is no disk in the player. To set up your system: 1.

  • Page 31: General Setup Page

    General Setup Page 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 ENTER or button to enter the setup of this item. Press the button to choose angle mark on or off.

  • Page 32: Dolby Digital Setup

    System Setup Speaker Setup Page Dolby Digital Setup The items included in this sub-menu are shown as the left. 1.Downmix This item is used to set downmix mode. Press the button to highlight this item. Press the ENTER or button to enter the setup of this item.

  • Page 33: Video Setup Page

    Dolby Digital Setup 2. Dynamic This item is used to adjust linear dynamic compression compression effects. Press the Press the ENTER or this item. Then the item will show as the left. Press the level. Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection. Press the Video Setup Page The items included in this sub-menu are shown as...
  • Page 34 System Setup Video Setup Page 1. Sharpness This item is used to adjust the sharpness of the Screen. Press the button to highlight this item. Press the ENTER or button to enter the setup of this item. It included High, Medium and Low. Press the button to choose the proper one.

  • Page 35: Preference Page

    Preference Page 2. Subtitle This item is used to set the language of subtitle. Press the Press the ENTER or this item. The available languages are French, Spanish, etc. Press the Language. Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection. Press the 3.
  • Page 36 System Setup Preference Page TVG Setup Page 4. Default This item is used to reset the unit. Press the button to highlight this item. Press the ENTER button to reset. Then all the settings of your unit are back to the original state.

  • Page 37: Carrying Case

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTACHING YOUR PORTABLE DVD PLAYER CASE IN A VEHICLE Please read and follow these instructions carefully when attaching this case inside your vehicle. For ease of installation, do not place the DVD player into the case until after the case is attached inside the vehicle.
  • Page 38 Carrying Case To attach the DVD Player Case to a seat back (Photos 1 & 2): Unzip the main compartment that holds the player; locate the set of rings tucked inside the top edge of the case (A). Locate the 2 straps with hooks on each end. Hook one end of each strap to the rings at the top of the case (A).
  • Page 39 To suspend the DVD Player Case between 2 bucket seats (Photo 3): Unzip the main compartment that holds the player; locate the set of rings tucked inside the top edge of the case (A). Locate the 2 straps with hooks on each end. Hook one end of each strap to the rings at the top of the case (A).

  • Page 40: Definition

    Definition 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. Pan & Scan screen This refers to a screen on which the playback picture of wide-screen DVDs is cut off at the left and right sides.

  • 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. POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM The disc cover may not be...
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The LCD may be not in correct video mode. The system connection may There is no picture. be not correct. The unit may be not in AV out mode. The disc may be dirty or Poor AV performance. warped.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. © Confidential unpublished works. All rights reserved. For service, support and warranty information, visit www.polaroid.com. "Polaroid" and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA. Specifications 20kHz ±2.5dB , Load 10kΩ ±0.2, Load 75Ω...

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