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- Page 1 DVD Player / Recorder DVR-0900 Operation Manual - 1 -...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions About this manual This player supports the following Media Formats Important Note Copyright Information Regional Management Information Features Before you Switch On Place in Position Condensation Handling Disk’s Cleaning a Disk Using the Remote Control Elements of Operation Front Panel Display Panel... - Page 3 Disc Playback Playing Back a Disc Angle Mark Language Selection Pausing Playback Fast Forward/Reverse Playback (×2 - ×8 Normal Speed) Stop Playback Using the Trick Modes Slow Motion Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Slow Motion Step Frame-By-Frame Repeat a Segment Between Points A and B Zoom In/Out Resuming Playback from the Same Location Locating a specific Title or Chapter...
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Thank you for purchasing this Polaroid DVD player/recorder. We strongly recommend that you carefully study the Operation Manual before attempting to operate the recorder and that you note the listed precautions. After you have finished reading these instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference. -
Page 5: About This Manual
Safety Precautions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD player to rain or moisture. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back, no user serviceable parts inside. CAUTION: This product utilizes a laser. -
Page 6: Features
Features INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying this Polaroid DVD Recorder. We hope you enjoy this quality unit with its fantastic features and easy playback/recording operation. With it, you can watch DVDs, music disks, or watch TV shows from external source devices. The most... -
Page 7: Before You Switch On
Before You Switch On Place in Position Choose a location with sufficient air circulation to prevent overheating. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources. The product must be positioned horizontally. Do not put any heavy objects on the housing. Protect the laser unit against dust and if necessary, use a cleansing disk. -
Page 8: Elements Of Operation Front Panel
Elements of Operation - Front Panel 1. POWER button 2. Disk tray 3. SOURCE button 4. EJECT button 5. VIDEO input jack (Video 2) 6. L-AUDIO-R input jacks 7. Remote sensor 8. Display panel 9. STOP button 10. PLAY/PAUSE button 11. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Rear Panel 1. ANTENNA jack 2. VIDEO input jack (Video 1) 3. 2CH Audio input jacks 4. 5.1CH Audio output jacks 5. VIDEO output jack 6. TV TUNER jack 7. S-VIDEO input jack Quick Setup Guide 1. Connecting to TV See pages 13-18 in operation manual for more details. - Page 10 2. Initial Recorder Setup: Press the SETUP button on your remote and toggle as follows: Channel Setup Auto CH Scan Press the SETUP button on your remote 2 times to get back to main menu. Press the WATCH TV button to watch TV or see #3 to watch a DVD movie 3.
- Page 11 The Remote Control Handset Button Functions SOURCE POWER ENTER SETUP STOP GOTO Number buttons CLEAR ANGLE ZOOM REPEAT MUTE WATCH TV DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE TITLE STEP MENU SUB-T RESUME SLOW AUDIO VOLUME +/- Press to start recording. Press to shift between Video 1, Video 2, S-Video and ANT. Switch between stand-by and working status.
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Page 12: The Remote Control Handset
The Remote Control Handset - 12 -... -
Page 13: Connections
1. Connecting to a TV will give you an Analog Audio Connection: Using the supplied audio cables, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks (LEFT/RIGHT) on the DVD Player with the AUDIO IN jacks (LEFT/RIGHT) on your TV. -
Page 14: Analog Audio Connections
Analog Audio Connections Using your choice of analog video, S-video, or Component video connection (see page 10), you also have the option to connect your DVD player to your stereo system for incredible stereo sound. Use the audio connection described below: Standard Analog Audio Connections: Using the supplied audio cable, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks (LEFT/RIGHT) on the DVD Player with the AUDIO IN (LEFT/RIGHT) jacks on your amplifier or stereo receiver. -
Page 15: Digital Audio Connections
Using your choice of analog video, S-video, or Component video connection (see page 10), you also have two Digital Audio options when connecting your DVD player to your stereo system. It is widely debated which connection (Optical or Coaxial) gives you better performance. However, either connection will give you superior sound. -
Page 16: Satellite Connections
Satellite Connections Cable Connections with Converter Box - 16 -... -
Page 17: Cable Connections Without Converter Box
Connecting to Audio/Video Sources This DVD player supports two-channel video input and two groups of audio input (one set of each is on the front panel, the other set of each is on the rear panel). The diagram below illustrates hooking up another DVD player to this DVD. -
Page 18: Connecting To The Tv Tuner
Connecting to the TV Tuner TV Signal Input - 18 -... -
Page 19: The Dvr Setup Menu
TV tuner making it possible for you to watch TV or record your favorite shows to DVD for later playback. 1. Connect your cable TV or antenna to the TUNER input jack found on the back of the DVD player. (See page 17) 2. Make the appropriate Audio/Video connections (see pages 13-18). -
Page 20: Setting The Clock
Setting The Clock In order for the DVD-Recorder to record using a programmed setting, the internal clock must be set to the correct time. 1. From the main menu use the arrow buttons to highlight “Setup Menu” 2. Press the ENTER button to select “Setup Menu”... -
Page 21: Picture Mode Resolution
Auto, Film, Video, Smart and Super Smart. TV Type NTSC is the American standard. Video Output The video output allows you to set up the DVD player several ways. • S-video – Divides video information into two separate signals (one for color, one for brightness). -
Page 22: Speaker Setup (Multi-Channel Mode)
Speaker Setup (Multi-Channel Mode) This DVD-Recorder is 6-channel DVD-Audio capable (requires a home theater audio receiver). If you are connecting the DVD-Recorder to a home theater audio receiver, refer to the owner’s manual that came with your home theater audio receiver in order to select the desired multi-channel audio mode. -
Page 23: Audio Setup
Figure 8. Establishing Center and Rear Speaker Delays Center Delay function (Default=0-5ms): Increasing or decreasing the delay setting in milliseconds changes the virtual distance between the center speaker and the listener. The resulting effect, together with modifications to the rear delay, changes the listening environment to simulate different acoustical characteristics found in places such as nightclubs, auditoriums, churches, stadiums and the... -
Page 24: Dynamic Compression Setup
the Dynamic Compression Setup function 2. Use the Down arrow to slide the control from Full to Off based on your preference 3. Then press the SETUP button on the remote to exit and save the selection. When set to FULL, the range between the loudest and softest is compressed to the maximum during playback. -
Page 25: Auto Chapter
Figure 9. Selecting Time Length For Each Chapter 1. From the Main Menu use the arrow buttons to highlight “Setup Menu” and press the ENTER button to select 2. Press the ENTER button to select “Record Setup” 3. Use the arrows to highlight “Auto Chapter” 4. - Page 26 Figure 10. Starting The Quick Recording 5. Use the arrows to highlight “Record Time” and press the ENTER button to select “Record Time” 6. Use the Up and Down arrows to change the “Hour” NOTE: This is a 24 hour clock; please see the chart on page 20 for assistance.
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Page 27: My Record List
Figure 13. Selecting Recording Quality Mode 17. Once desired setting is chosen highlight “Done” and press the ENTER to select 18. Use the arrows to highlight “Title” and press the ENTER to select 19. To edit title press the ENTER 20. -
Page 28: Erasing A Disc
The recorded DVD+R disc is only available on other DVD player when the disc has been finalized. 1. From the Basic Disc Options menu (see previous page for directions on accessing Basic Disc Play Options") -
Page 29: Disc Playback
b. Once all number and letters are entered highlight Done and press ENTER Figure 17. Renaming and Deleting Disc Titles Disc Playback This section addresses basic playback for DVDs and CDs. Playing Back a Disc (DVD–CD) 1. Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn the unit on from standby mode 2. -
Page 30: Stop Playback
Stop Playback 1. Press the STOP button. 2. Press the PLAY button to resume playing. 3. Press the STOP again. When stopped, this player returns to chapter 1 or track 1. Using the Trick Modes The DVD-Recorder supports the following trick modes: •... -
Page 31: Locating A Specific Title Or Chapter
Locating A Specific Title Or Chapter Using The MENU Button (DVD) To play a specific chapter from a given title on a DVD you can use the TITLE button to display a menu to make your title and chapter selection. The procedure described here is general in nature. -
Page 32: Panning Around A Jpeg
4. Pressing the button repeatedly steps through 150%, and 200% 5. To resume normal enlargement, press the ZOOM again Panning Around a JPEG 1. Follow usual procedure for playing a disc: Open the disc tray, insert the JPEG disc and close the tray 2. -
Page 33: Helpful Hints
Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. You can find this information on the rear of the product. -
Page 34: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Operating voltage Power consumption General Weight (approx.) Specification Dimensions Operating Temperature Color System Frequency Response Audio S/N Ratio Audio Distortion + Noise Channel Separation Dynamic Range Analog Audio Output Digital Audio Output Player Output Video Output S-Video Output Component Output Composite Video In Input... -
Page 35: Frequently Asked Questions
DVD+R: Use Hewlett Packard® 3. How do I record video from my Camcorder onto a DVD? a. Open drop down panel on the front left hand side of your Polaroid DVD player (under power button) b. Plug in color coded composite cords c. - Page 36 The DVR 0800 tuner is not digital. If your system is either digital cable or satellite you’ll need to control channels through the cable box or satellite, not the Polaroid DVR-0800. 6. The DVD I recorded won’t play on another DVD player.
- Page 37 Also check to see if the DVD player’s region code is the same region code of your DVD disc. If that’s not it, make sure your DVD player isn’t muted.
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Page 38: Glossary
Glossary Artifacts: An anomaly that occurs on a video image as a result of a problem in the film-to-video transfer. Often occurs when trying to compress too much information on to the disc. Aspect Ratio: The width-to-height ratio of a television screen. Widescreen is 16:9, while the standard television aspect ratio is expressed 4:3. - Page 39 Digital Output: The majority of all DVD players will have at least a coaxial or optical output for sending the Dolby Digital bitstream to a Dolby Digital decoder. This decoder may be a stand-alone unit or built into a receiver. Digital video: A video signal represented by computer-readable binary numbers that describe colors and brightness levels.
- Page 40 The DVD regions are defined as: Region 1 - United States of America, Canada Region 2 - Europe, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Arabia, Japan and South Africa Region 3 - Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Borneo and Indonesia Region 4 - Australia and New Zealand, Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America Region 5 - India, Africa, Russia and former USSR countries Region 6 –...