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Polaroid PDM-0714 Operation Manual

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7" Portable DVD Player
PDM-0714
Operation Manual
20051227

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  • Page 1 7” Portable DVD Player PDM-0714 Operation Manual 20051227...

  • 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 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 4 Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. 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 Digital Decoder 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: Memorize the stopped playback track and continue playing disk from this spot on power on status or without opening the disc tray cover.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories List ITEM NAME Owner’s Manual AC adapter Audio/Video Cable Rechargeable battery pack DC Adapter (Car Adapter) NOTE Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to modification without prior notice due to improvements.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions …………………………………………..2 …………………………………………...3 Features …………………………………………...6 Accessories …………………………………………...8 View of Main Unit ………………………………….……….10 View of Side Panels …………………………………………..11 View of Main Unit Bottom …………………………………………..12 System Connections …………………………………………..14 Power Supply Preparation …………………………………………..15 Rechargeable Battery …………………………………………..18 Notes on Discs …………………………………………..19 Playback Operation …………………………………………..20 DVD Playback …………………………………………..23...

  • Page 8: View Of Main Unit

    View of Main Unit Front View TFT LCD 7” color TFT screen presents high resolution picture. Speakers Two speakers output high quality 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 9 / , / button / : 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. PLAY/PAUSE button Press to start playback or pause the playback.

  • Page 10: View Of Side Panels

    View of Side Panels Right Side View VOLUME Control For regulating the sound level of Speakers or Headphones. Headphone Jack When headphones are plugged into the unit, the speakers will 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 11: View Of Main Unit Bottom

    View of the bottom Rechargeable Battery Contacting Point For connecting with the rechargeable battery pack. View of Main Unit Bottom...

  • Page 12: System Connections

    System Connections Always ensure that the DVD player, TV and any other electrical equipment that connecting with DVD player is switched off and unplugged from the power supply. Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables. Connecting to TV Audio/Video connections Please follow the drawings below to connect the DVD player to TV's Audio/Video inputs...
  • Page 13 System Connections Connecting to External AV Source The unit supports AV signal input function. Please use the audio/video cable to connect the unit to the 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.

  • Page 14: Power Supply Preparation

    Power Supply Preparation Using of AC Adapter The player is supplied with an adapter. Take the following steps to use the adapter. Connect AC adapter to the right side Of the DVD player in the slot marked DC 9.5V IN (as the right figure). Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to a grounded electrical socket, then the power indicator lights red.

  • Page 15: Rechargeable Battery

    About Rechargeable Battery Pack 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 16 Rechargeable Battery Attaching the Battery Pack Refer to the following steps for attaching the Battery Pack: Make sure the DVD player is power off and the AC or car adapter is disconnected. Place the DVD player on a soft and smooth surface. 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 17 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. This will eventually discharge the battery.

  • Page 18: Notes On Discs

    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 19: 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” to “ON” on the left panel turn on the DVD player. The main unit power indicator lights green and screen displays Press the OPEN button on the unit, put a disc in the disc tray with printed side facing up, then close the disc cover.

  • Page 20: Dvd Playback

    Playback Operation Use of Some General Buttons (continued) For DVD disc, press the ZOOM button to display the image as 2x-3x-4x-1/2-1/3-1/4-normal size in sequence. For JPEG disc, press ZOOM button first, then ZOOM press the follows: 125%-150%-200%-normal size ; press button follows:75%-50%-normal size.
  • Page 21 DVD Playback (continued) Press the MENU button during playback to display the menu on the screen. Press the MENU again to resume the normal playback. Press the MENU button desired title or disc menu item, and press the ENT button to confirm. Or press the 0-9 buttons to select the item you prefer directly, then press the ENT button to confirm.
  • Page 22 Playback Operation DVD Playback (continued) Press the & buttons current chapter. Press it twice repeatedly to go to the beginning of previous chapter. Press the Press the SLOW button to start slow forward and slow rewind playback as following: s.f.1/2 – s.f.1/4 – s.f.1/8 –...

  • Page 23: Cd Playback

    CD Playback Buttons Operation Press the Play/Pause press it again to resume normal playback. button During playback, press the playback, then press the STOP normal playback from the place where it was stopped. Press it twice repeatedly to stop playback completely.

  • Page 24: Picture Cd Playback

    Playback Operation Picture CD Playback Pre-operation Load a Picture CD in the disc tray, the player will search and play disc automatically. The screen displays the Root Folder with several subdirectories/subfolders. Use the , buttons l to select desired folder. Then you can press any of the buttons below to confirm your selection: , ENT button on the front panel.
  • Page 25 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, as following drawings: Press the...

  • Page 26: System Setup

    System Setup You can change the default settings of this unit to customize its performance to your own preference. Read this section to learn how to set up the system. Note: the system should better be set up in the state that no disc is in the DVD drive or the unit is on the stop mode.

  • Page 27: General Setup Page

    General Setup Page 2.Angle Mark This item is used to turn the Angle Mark on or off. Press the Press the ENT or Press the or off. Press the ENT button to confirm your selection. Press the 3.OSD Language This item is used to set the OSD (on-screen display) language.

  • Page 28: Dolby Digital Setup

    System Setup Speaker Setup Page The item included in this sub-menu is shown as the left. 1.Downmix This item is used to set downmix mode. Press the Press the ENT or It includes Lt/Rt and stereo, stereo by default. Note: The function of Lt/Rt is to output mixed audio in the format provided by Dolby.

  • Page 29: Video Setup Page

    Dolby Digital Setup Video Setup Page System Setup 2.Dynamic This item is used to adjust linear dynamic compression rate different signal compression Effects. Press the button to highlight this item. Press the ENT or to enter the setup of this item. Then the item will show as the left.

  • Page 30: Preference Page

    System Setup Video Setup Page 3. Contrast This item is used to adjust contrast level of the Screen. Press the Press the ENT or Press the The default level is 00. Press the ENT button to confirm your selection. Preference page The items included in this sub-menu are Shown as the left.
  • Page 31 Preference page 2. Subtitle This item is used to set the subtitle language. Press the Press the ENT or The available languages are English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Thai. Off by default. Press the Language. Press the ENT button to confirm selection. Press the 3.

  • Page 32: Definitions

    Definitions 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 33: Troubleshooting

    Take steps described in the tables below to solve simple problems before contacting after-sales service. If You Suspect Something Wrong, immediately turn the power off. Disconnect the power connector and check that there is neither smoke nor heat from the unit before asking for repairs.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The LCD may be off or not be 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.

  • Page 35: 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 100-120V ～ Power < 25W Power Consumption 195mmX149mmX38.5mm (L*W*D) Dimensions About 1.2 kg Weight DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 36 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. "Polaroid" and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA.

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