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Polaroid PDM-2737 User Manual

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7" Portable DVD Player
PDM-2737
User Manual
20060109
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  • Page 1 7” Portable DVD Player PDM-2737 User Manual 20060109...

  • 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 Digital Decoder delivers great sound. Advanced Playing Functions Compatibility: Compatible with DVD, CD and JPEG On-screen Display: choose English, Spanish, French, German Italian On-screen Display language. Search by Time: Search for a certain track of a disk by selected time.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories List ITEM NAME Remote Control with battery Rechargeable Battery Pack Power Adapter Car Adapter Audio/Video Cable Power Supply Cord Strap Earphone Owner’s Manual 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 …………………………………………...5 Features …………………………………………...6 Accessories …………………………………………...8 View of Front Panel …………………………………..………10 View of Side Panels …………………………………………..12 View of Main Unit Bottom View of Remote Control …………………………………………..13 Battery Installation for RC …………………………………………..15 System Connections …………………………………………..16 Power Supply Preparation …………………………………………..18 Rechargeable Battery …………………………………………..19...

  • Page 8: View Of Front Panel

    View of Front Panel PLAY/PAUSE) button Press once to pause the playback, and press it again to resume the playback. ■ (Stop) button Press to stop playback. Then press the stopped spot. Press this button twice to stop playback completely. SLOW button Press to activate the slow playback function.
  • Page 9 ◄/ button Press to select different options, or to return to the previous list or the previous track or chapter. ▲/ button Press to select different options, or to search forward fast. ▼/ button Press to select different options, or to search backward fast. 10.

  • Page 10: View Of Side Panels

    View of Side Panels Right Side View Volume Control Used to adjust the volume of the headphone and speaker. Headphone Jack Used to connect headphones for private listening. When the headphones are connected to this jack, the speaker will be turned off automatically. Audio Output Jack Used for audio output.
  • Page 11 Left Side View Headphone Jack Used to connect headphones for private listening. When the headphones are connected to this jack, the speaker will be turned off automatically. Power Switch Used to turn the power on or off. View of Side Panels...

  • Page 12: Rechargeable Battery Pack

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

  • Page 13: View Of Remote Control

    MUTE button Press to turn on/off the speaker output. INFO button Press to display the detailed information of the disc during playing. Press this button again to exit from the information display. TITLE button Press to display title menu if it exists in the disc. Direction buttons Press to select different options.
  • Page 14 View of Remote Control 0-9 Number buttons Press to select an option in the menu. PREV button Press to return to the previous list or the previous track or chapter. NEXT button Press to skip to the next list, track or chapter. 10.

  • Page 15: Battery Installation For Rc

    Installation Steps Follow the steps below to install the battery. Step1: Pull the battery holder out from the remote control in the direction of the arrow. Step 2: Load a new battery properly with the (+) side up. Step3: Insert the battery holder back into the remote control.

  • Page 16: System Connections

    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 Audio/Video connections Follow the drawings below to connect the DVD player to TV's Audio/Video inputs with...
  • Page 17 System Connections Connecting to Amplifier Refer to your Audio equipment's manual before connection. Follow the drawings below to connect the DVD player to AV amplifier. Connecting to Headphones Connect the headphones to the right side of the player for private listening. When headphone is connected, the speakers will automatically turn off.

  • Page 18: Power Supply Preparation

    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 right side of the DVD player in the jack marked DC 9.5V IN, as shown on the right. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

  • Page 19: Rechargeable Battery

    About Rechargeable Battery Pack Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium polymer 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 2.5 hours of use but playing time varies from disc to disc.

  • Page 20: Power Adapter

    Rechargeable Battery 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: 1. Attaching the Battery Pack Turn the player upside down on a smooth, clean surface.
  • Page 21 Detaching The Battery Pack If the player is not going to be used for a long period of time, we recommend that you detach the Battery Pack. Even if the unit is powered down, the unit is still consuming some power in STANDBY mode. This could lead to discharging the battery. Make sure the power is turned off before detaching the Battery Pack.

  • Page 22: 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 those discs. Care of Discs Holding Discs When loading or removing discs, do not touch their playing surfaces. Cleaning Fingerprints or stain on the disc may affect the quality of sound and picture.

  • Page 23: Playback Operation

    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 1. Connect the unit to power supply through the provided AC adaptor. 2. Switch “POWER ON/OFF” to “ON” on the left panel to turn on the DVD player. 3.

  • Page 24: Dvd Playback

    Playback Operation DVD Playback Buttons Operation Press the ENTER/ENT button to start playing, or the ENTER/ENT (direction buttons) or the 0-9 buttons to select a button Title and Chapter directly. Press the PAUSE/ PAUSE/ and then press the PLAY/ button playback.
  • Page 25 DVD Playback (continued) Press the TITLE button during playback. The title menu will appear on the screen. TITLE Press the button disc menu item you wish to play, then press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm your selection. Or press the 0-9 buttons to select the item you prefer directly. Press the MENU button during play.
  • Page 26 Playback Operation DVD Playback (continued) Press the SLOW button repeatedly, and the slow SLOW playback will be under going at the speed of 1/2, 1/4, button 1/8, 1/16 and normal playback in sequence. Press the PLAY/ Press the INFO button repeatedly for different detailed INFO information about the disc during the disc playback and button...
  • Page 27 DVD Playback (continued) Press the REP button to repeat a Chapter, Title or REP button cancel the repeat in sequence. Press the ANGLE button to play the disc in multi-angle. Multi-angle means that a scene is shot from different angle so that audience can watch from any angle, like the drawings below: ANGLE button...

  • Page 28: Cd Playback

    Playback Operation CD Playback When a CD disc is loaded, the player will play it automatically by the default sequence of the disc. You can use or number buttons to select a certain track to play. Press the PAUSE/ PAUSE/ button and then press the PLAY/ playback.
  • Page 29 CD Playback (continued) Press the A-B button once to set the starting point A, press it again to set the end point B. Then the player will A-B Button play the segment between A and B continuously. Press this button a third time to stop the A-B repeat. Press the GOTO button to select desired track, track time or disc time.

  • Page 30: Jpeg Playback

    Playback Operation JPEG Playback Pre-operation Load a JPEG in the disc tray, the player will search for disc automatically. The screen displays the Root Folder with several subdirectories/subfolders. Use the buttons to select a desired folder. Then press the ENTER/ENT button confirm your selection.
  • Page 31 JPEG Playback (continued) Press the REP button to repeat a Chapter, Title or REP button cancel the repeat in sequence. Press the GOTO button to select the desired folder or GOTO picture. button Press the 0-9 buttons to select your favorite folder or picture directly.

  • Page 32: 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 only be set up in the state that no disc (the disc tray should be closed) is in the DVD drive or the unit is in the completely stop mode.
  • Page 33 Language Setup (Continued) System Setup 2. AUDIO This item is used to set the audio output language. Press the button to highlight this item. Press the button to enter the setup of this item. There are several languages for you to choose. Press the button to choose the preferred Language.
  • Page 34 System Setup Preferences 1.TV DISPLAY This item is used to set TV display mode. Press the button to enter the setup of this item. It includes 4:3 PS, 4:3 LB and 16:9. Press the button to choose the proper one. Press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm your selection.
  • Page 35 Preferences (Continued) 3. RESUME This item is used to set last memory state. Press the Press the item. Press the Press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm your selection. Press the 4. DEFAULTS This item is used to reset the unit. Press the Press the Press the ENTER/ENT button to reset.

  • Page 36: Use Of Straps

    Usage of straps Follow the steps below to fix the DVD Player onto the of a car seat headrest. Place the DVD player on a soft and smooth surface with the bottom facing up. Loose the strap and remove the buckle from the strap. Insert the strap through the holes as the Fig.1.
  • Page 37 Repeat these steps for the other strap. Adjust the length of the strap according to the backrest of the seat. Fasten the straps on the headrest of the seat as in Fig.4. Make sure the two straps are between the headrest support rods (if your car has them). NOTE: The drawings show the outside and the inside of the buckle and the strap.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40 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 41: Specifications

    TFT screen size Laser Wavelength Video System Frequency Response Audio Signal-to-noise Rate Audio distortion+noise Channel Separation Dynamic Range Analog Audio Audio Out Video Out Video Out Power Power Consumption Dimensions 230mmX154mmX40mm (L*W*D) Weight DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 42 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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