Polaroid DVR-0800 Operation Manual
Polaroid DVR-0800 Operation Manual

Polaroid DVR-0800 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD Player & Recorder DVR-0800 Operation Manual - 1 -...
  • 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……………………………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the equipment is operated. Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed all warnings. All warnings on the equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow all instructions.
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About this manual The operation described here mainly refers to the use of the remote control handset (R/C). Buttons with same or similar marking at the main unit have the same function like those of the R/C. This player supports the following Media Formats: DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW...
  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 its housing. Protect the laser unit against dust and if necessary, use a cleansing disk carefully following its operating instructions.
  • Page 7: Elements Of Operation -Front Panel

    Elements of Operation - Front Panel 1. POWER button 2. Disk tray 3. VIDEO input jack(CVBS2) 4. L-AUDIO-R input jacks 5. Remote sensor 6. Display panel 7. EJECT button 8. PLAY button 9. STOP button 10. MONITOR button 11. RECORD button Display Panel 1.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 1. TV TUNER jack 2. VIDEO input jack (CVBS1) 3. 2ch Audio input jack 4. 5.1ch Audio output jacks 5. VIDEO output jack 6. S-VIDEO input jack 7. S-VIDEO output jack 8. Component video output jacks 9. Optical Digital output jack 10.
  • Page 9: The Remote Control Handset(R/C)

    The Remote Control Handset (R/C) Recording start button. Press to shift between CVBS1, CVBS2, S-VIDEO and RF. TV/AV Switch between stand-by and working status. POWER Press to search backward. Arrow select. (OSD navigation buttons) Press Press channel. Press to confirm the selection. ENTER Press to skip to the previous track.
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  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections Connecting to a TV Important Note: - Not all cables shown below are included with this DVD player. - Turning off the power to all equipment involved before making any connections will protect your speakers from possible damage. 1. Connecting to your 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 12: Analog Audio Connection

    Connections Analog Audio Connection Using your choice of analog video, S-video, or Component video connection (see page 11), you also have the option to connect your DVD player to your stereo system for incredible stereo sound. Use the audio connection described below: 1.
  • Page 13: Digital Audio Connection

    Connections Digital Audio Connection Using your choice of analog video, S-video, or Component video connection (see page 11), 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 14: Connecting To Audio/Video Sources

    Connections 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) for connecting a camcorder. Use these connections for connecting a camcorder.
  • Page 15: The Dvr Setup Menu

    The DVR Setup Menu Installation: The DVD-Recorder is equipped with a 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.
  • Page 16: Setting The Clock

    The DVR Setup Menu Setting The Clock 1. In order for the DVD-Recorder to record using a programmed setting, the internal clock must be set to the correct time. Use the Set Clock function in the Recording Setup menu to set the internal clock of the DVD-Recorder.
  • Page 17: Speaker Setup (Stereo Mode)

    The DVR Setup Menu Speaker Setup (Stereo Mode) 1. The DVD-Recorder is 6-channel DVD-Audio capable, provided a home theater audio receiver is present. DVD-Recorder to a home theater audio receiver, the 6 (5.1) audio channels will be automatically down-mixed for basic stereo playback. The Speaker Setup menu shown below shows the default setting for basic stereo use.
  • Page 18: Speaker Test

    The DVR Setup Menu 2. While remaining in the Speaker Setup function, use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select the amount of center and rear speaker delay desired. Press the Enter button on the remote control to establish the final delay distance.
  • Page 19: Auto Setup

    The DVR Setup Menu Audio Setup 1. The Audio Setup menu is directly below the Dolby menu. Press ENTER to access the Audio Setup menu. The Audio Setup menu allows you to access the Digital Out, Dynamic Compress, and ProLogic functions.
  • Page 20: Dvd+Rw/Dvd+R Disk Recording

    2. Press the arrow keys on the remote to move through your favorite channel selections. Each channel will appear on your TV screen as you use the tuner on the DVD Recorder to find the channel you want. 3. Press the RECORD button on the remote control to start recording the program on the TV screen.
  • Page 21: Quick Recording

    DVD+RW/DVD+R Disk Recording Quick Recording 1. Press the OP/CL button on the remote control to open the DVD loader. 2. Place a DVD+RW or DVD+R disk in the DVD loader, and press the OP/CL button on the remote again to close it. 3.
  • Page 22: My Recording List

    Figure 13. Selecting Time Length For Each Chapter My Record List Using the My Record List function from the Record Program menu lets you see your record list on your DVD recorder. Figure 14. My Record List - 2 -...
  • Page 23: Disk Operations

    Disk Operations Disk Mastering After your disk has been recorded, you may wish to name the tracks after the programs you’ve recorded, or play or delete a title. Basic Disk Options The DVD-Recorder can format, erase, finalize and rename a DVD+RW and DVD+R disc using the Disc Operations menu functions.
  • Page 24: Disk Playback

    Disk 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 on the DVD-Recorder for use as a standard DVD player. 2. Press the OP/CL button on the remote control to open the DVD disk tray loader.
  • Page 25: Slow Motion Step Frame-By-Frame

    Disk Playback Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Press the button to jump forward in discrete steps of 2x, 4x, 6x, or 8x normal playing speed. The screen will display the active fast forward speed (FF 2x, FF 4x, FF 6x, or FF8x). Likewise, pressing the button will allow you to jump backward in discrete steps.
  • Page 26 Disk Playback Repeating A Chapter Or Track (DVD–CD) 1. While playing a chapter, press REPEAT. The message CHAPTER REPEAT ON appears. 2. To repeat the entire title, press REPAET again. The message TITLE REPEAT ON appears. 3. Press REPEAT again to resume normal playback. The message REPEAT OFF appears.
  • Page 27: Special Features

    Special Features Parental Controls Use the Parental Control and Choose Rating functions in the DVD Control Setup menu to block playback of DVD disks that are not within the parental settings chosen. From the Setup Menu select DVD Controls then Parental Controls. The factory default password is 3308.
  • Page 28: Helpful Hints

    No Power Press the On/Off switch on the front of the DVD Recorder to turn on the DVD Recorder. Connect the supplied power cord securely to the AC power jack on the rear of the DVD-Recorder. Connect the power cord firmly to an AC power outlet.
  • Page 29: 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...

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