Polaroid PDV-1042M Operation Manual
Polaroid PDV-1042M Operation Manual

Polaroid PDV-1042M Operation Manual

10” portable dvd player

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10" Portable DVD Player
Model: PDV-1042M
Operations Manual
20040928
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  • Page 1 10” Portable DVD Player Model: PDV-1042M Operations Manual 20040928 - 1 -...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Important Safety Instructions -------------------------------------------------------------------- Characteristic Features ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Screen And Main Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Right and Left Side Panels------------------------------------------------------------------------ Remote Control -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connecting to External AV Source---------------------------------------------------------------- Connecting to Normal Amplifier ------------------------------------------------------------------- Playback Preparations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usage Of Remote Control --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disc Formats Supported By This Player --------------------------------------------------------- Usage Of The Power Adapter ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Using Headphones ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
  • Page 3: 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 flask with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. Do not use near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. 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.
  • Page 5: Characteristic Features

    Characteristic Features Excellent Sound Dolby Digital output for excellent sound. High Resolution MPEG2 decoding format achieves more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution. Special Functions Supports multi-angle view, subtitle caption. Compatibility Compatible with DVD, CD-RW, MP3 and PICTURE CD discs. Particular Performance Multi-speed, fast forward, fast backward, slow play and repeat playback.
  • Page 6: Screen And Main Panel

    Screen and Main Panel Unit Drawing Open the cover of the unit to see the fashionable style of the product: 1. LCD display fasten Press to open the LCD screen. 2. Disc tray cover For disc to be put in 3.
  • Page 7: Right And Left Side Panels

    DVD Player continued Forward scan button Press to scan forward. 17. Speaker For enjoying high quality stereo music. 18. LCD screen Present high resolution picture. 19. Latch hook 20. TFT- Switch button Press to turn on or off the LCD screen display.
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control The Remote Control 1. PWR button Press to enter standby mode. 2. INFO button Press for detailed information on the disc playing. Keep pressing information from screen. 3. TITLE button Press to display titles if present on the disc. Direction buttons Press to select menu items.
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Remote Control NEXT SKIP button Press to go to next chapter. 10. SUBT button When a DVD is playing, press to select a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off, if the DVD disc contains multiple subtitles. 11. ANGLE button Press to access various camera angles, if the DVD disc contains multiple camera angles.
  • Page 10: Connections

    Connections Connecting to External AV Source Audio/Video Connections Always ensure that the DVD player, TV and any other electrical equipment you are connecting the DVD player to is switched off and unplugged from the power supply. The easiest way to connect the DVD player to a television is via the supplied Audio/Video connections.
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  • Page 12: Playback Preparations

    Playback Preparations Usage of Remote Control Refer to the drawing of the back of the remote control and remove the empty battery receptacle. Prior to shipping, a separating film was applied to the battery. Remove this film. Insert the battery into the receptacle and insert the receptacle into the remote. For best results, aim the remote directly at the player’s receiving window within the range of 15 feet, and angles of 60 degrees.
  • Page 13: Disc Formats Supported By This Player

    Playback Preparations Disc Formats Supported by this Player DISC LOGO The operating method of some DVD discs is specified by the software maker. Please refer to the instruction manual of the disc. Care of Discs Do not touch the playing surface of the compact disc.
  • Page 14: Usage Of The Power Adapter

    Playback Preparations Usage of The Power Adapter Note: Please turn player’s power off first and then unplug the power to prevent malfunction. Usage of Adapter The player is supplied with a switching power adapter. 1. Connect AC adaptor to the side of the DVD player in the 2.
  • Page 15: Special Features Of Revolving Lcd Screen

    4. At the final position (position D) the screen faces upward, with its back to the operation panel. 5. Your Portable DVD Player includes a sturdy carrying bag/mount for the ultimate in portable convenience! The bag/mount is easy to attach and fits on nearly any car or truck seat.
  • Page 16: Power Supply

    Power Supply About Rechargeable Battery Pack Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery that attaches to the bottom of the player. Your new battery should be fully charged before it is used for the first time. 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 17: Attaching The Battery Pack

    Power Supply Attaching The Battery Pack The player’s power is supplied via the switching power adapter or the battery pack, which are provided with the player. Steps for connecting the battery pack to the player are as follows: Attaching the Battery Pack Turn the player upside down on a smooth, clean surface.
  • Page 18: Using A Car Adapter

    Power Supply Using a Car Adapter You can use Car Adapter while in a vehicle: Connecting the Car Adapter Power Plug into the unit’s Power Jack and the other end to the Vehicle Cigarette Lighter socket as shown. Quick Tips •...
  • Page 19: Play Operation

    Play Operation Please read these instructions carefully before using your DVD player for the first time. Turn on the player’s power by switching the POWER switch on the side of the player to “ON”. Press OPEN button on front panel to open the disc cover. Load disc with the label facing up to prevent damage to the player or disc.
  • Page 20 Play Operation Stop 1. During playback, press the STOP button once on the remote control to stop playing. 2. Press the Play/Pause button, and then the player will play from the point where it stopped. Mode During playback, press the MODE button on the control panel to change the aspect ratio on the screen.
  • Page 21: System Setup

    System Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your own preference. Remove the disc from the disc tray and press the ‘SETUP’ button on the remote control, the settings menu will appear. It includes General Setup, Speaker Setup, Dolby Digital Setup, Video Setup and Preference setup.
  • Page 22: Speaker Setup

    System Setup Captions You can choose captions on or off on screen during playback. Screen Saver When activated, the screen saver automatically works if there has been no operation for a period of time. Last Memory You can set the function on or off. Select on, it will start playing from the stop point.
  • Page 23: Preference Page

    System Setup Preference Page Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu This setting allows you to hear or read subtitles of a DVD in your choice of English, Spanish or French etc. Default Reset Use this function to reset all the settings. Note: This menu function is not available while a disc is playing. Audio DVD discs contain up to 8 audio bit streams.
  • Page 24: Playback Functions

    Playback Functions Fast Forward & Rewind Press the buttons to active fast forward or rewind. Slow Forward & Rewind Press the SLOW button to slow forward or rewind. Repeat Repeat a title, chapter or track. Press the REP button on the remote control. Continually pressing the REP button will display a menu as follows: Chapter, Title, All.
  • Page 25 Playback Functions Search by time During DVD disc playback, press the GOTO button on the remote control once, there will be a menu displayed on the screen. You can set or select items for your preference. Use the button to enter and use the Press the direction button to return.
  • Page 26 Playback Functions Playing a JPEG JPEG is a common picture format that has few bytes and low loss rate of picture. Hundreds of pictures can be stored on a disc in this format. Normal Playback Load a JPEG disc in. After reading the disc, the OSD will display the menu. Use the direction buttons and ENTER button to choose items.
  • Page 27: Carrying Case

    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. Do not use this DVD Player Case as a swing, car seat, or for any other purpose except to hold a DVD player and accessories.
  • Page 28 Always position the plastic hooks and strap adjustment slider so that they do not contact the back of the head of the person in the front seat. Attach the DVD Player Case to a seat back (Photos 1 & 2): Unzip the main compartment that holds the player;...
  • Page 29 Suspend the DVD Player Case between 2 bucket seats (Photo 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) Wrap each strap around the headrest or seat;...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    WARNING: Do not touch any metal objects to the battery connectors, as it will put the battery in standby mode. To get out of standby mode please connect the battery and portable DVD player to AC or DC power. Other possibilities: Static or other external interfere may cause the player to function abnormally.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications LCD screen size Laser Wavelength Video System Frequency Response Audio Signal-to-noise Rate Audio distortion + noise Channel Separation Dynamic Range Audio Out Digital Audio Out Video Out Video Out Power AC100-240V - 50/60Hz Power Consumption < 25W Dimension w (o) battery 267mm×175mm×45 (33) mm (L/W/H) Weight w/o battery 0.95 kg...
  • Page 32 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 PDV-1042M to Petters Consumer Brands, LLC. - 32 -...

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