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  • Page 1 Polaroid Freescape 4.3” Wireless Media Player User’s Manual 20071016...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Player ...16 Audio Player ... 17 Supported Content Controls ...16 Playlists ...18 Settings ...18 Album Art ...18 on your purchase of a Polaroid Digital before ...5 ...8 ... 8 Off... 11 ... 15 ...16 fi rst use. Failing...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Picture Viewer ... 19 Supported Content ...19 Controls ...20 Settings ...20 Video Player ... 21 Supported Content ...21 Controls ...22 Settings ...23 Wireless Operation ... 24 About Wireless Networks Infrastructure Networks Ad-Hoc Networks Network Privacy ...24 Advanced Wireless Confi guration Using WiFi ...26 Player-to-Player Sharing...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Enabling TV Out Mode Exiting TV Out Mode Optimizing Your TV Screen Connecting to your PC Removable Disk (Mass Storage) Media Player (MTP) Charging the Battery AC Adapter ...44 USB Cable ...44 Extras ... 45 Setup ...45 Display ...45 System...

  • Page 5: Safety And Regulatory Notice

    Safety & Regulatory Notice Safety & Handling Although your Polaroid Portable Media Player (PMP) is quite sturdy, please observe safety and handling instructions: • Your PMP should only be operated within the following environmental conditions: 40 – 122 ° F (5 – 50 ° C ) 10% - 90% relative humidity, non-condensing •...
  • Page 6 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that include use of Polaroid peripheral devices and shielded cables. It is important that you use Polaroid peripheral devices and shielded to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices.
  • Page 7 To fi nd out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to www.polaroid.com/ support and click on “Company” or call the customer service number for your country listed in the instruction manual. “Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation.

  • Page 8: Contents And Getting Started

    Contents and Getting Started Contents Packaging Includes: • Digital Portable Multimedia Player • USB Cable • AC Adapter • Earbud Headphones • User’s Manual • Quick Start Guide • Warranty Card • Worldwide Contact Sheet Getting Started Changing Languages Go to the “Extras” .menu, click on “Setup”, click on “Settings”, click on “Display”, click on “Language”.

  • Page 9: Controls

    Controls Touch Keys The PMP has the following controls: • Power Button If pressed while the player is on, it provides a menu to power down your player, put it into standby or lock/unlock the keys. • 5-Way Navigation Button with push enter Controls up, down, left, right and select (press down).
  • Page 10 Controls • USB Connector This is a mini-USB style connector. When a USB Cable is connected, it can charge your PMP or it can provide a connection to your PC to transfer content. • Volume Buttons This button tilts upwards to provide Volume Up and tilts downwards to provide Volume Down.

  • Page 11: Turning The Player On & Off

    Turning the Player On and Off Turning the Player On and Off There are several ways to turn the PMP on • Power Button The most common way to turn on the PMP is by pressing the Power Button. • AC Adapter The AC Adapter has the ability to completely power your player regardless of the battery state.
  • Page 12 Turning the Player On and Off The PMP has 2 low power modes. Pressing the power button brings up a menu to chose between these modes. • Shutdown Mode This mode completely powers off the player and is the lowest power state. When powered on from this state, the player will need to completely reboot and you will notice a delay before you are able to use the PMP.

  • Page 13: Navigation

    Navigation Navigation The PMP has a T-Bar style navigation. The main menu is considered to be the icons along the top of the player. The item that you are currently on is in the center of the row of icons, it is highlighted and its corresponding title is displayed above it.
  • Page 14 Navigation To proceed into a menu item you can either press ‘down’ or ‘select’ on the 5-Way nav button. To go backwards, press the ‘Back’ touch key. The ‘Menu’ touch key is a button whose function may change depending on which feature/mode you are in. The Audio Player will have diff erent ‘Menu’...

  • Page 15: Updating Firmware

    Updating Firmware Firmware is the software in the player that controls the whole player. Periodically Polaroid will release new fi rmware that addresses the addition of new features and the improvement of existing features. It is recommended that you always keep your PMP up-to-date with the latest fi rmware.

  • Page 16: Using Your Player

    Using Your Player Audio Player Supported Content The PMP can play these audio formats: • MP3 (.mp3) unprotected • WMA (.wma) unprotected and DRM protected • AAC (.m4a) unprotected If using the “Removable Disk” (Mass Storage) option to transfer fi les, the audio fi les must be in the “Music”...

  • Page 17: Audio Player

    In the Now Playing menu, you can • Fast Forward • Rewind • Pause/Play • Skip to Next Track • Skip to Previous Track When paused: • Pressing Play/Pause touch key will begin to play the current track • Momentarily pressing Forward touch key will skip to the next track •...

  • Page 18: Playlists

    Playlists You can create playlists on the device by selecting an audio track and adding it to a playlist. Within the Audio browser, when a track has been highlighted, a press of the MENU key will bring up a list of options. Scroll with the 5 way nav to “Add to Playlist”...

  • Page 19: Picture Viewer

    Picture Viewer Picture Viewer Supported Content • JPEG (.jpg) The PMP can display these picture formats: If using the “Removable Disk” (Mass Storage) option to transfer fi les, the picture fi les must be in the “Pictures” directory in order for the PMP to recognize the content.

  • Page 20: Controls

    Picture Viewer Controls When in the Picture Viewer, photos can be browsed with the 5-Way nav button by folder, date or by all. Photo thumbnails are displayed within the selected view and a specifi c photo can be scrolled to and selected. •...

  • Page 21: Video Player

    Supported Content The PMP can display these video formats: • Windows Media Video (.wmv) • MPEG-4 (.m4v) • MPEG (.mpg) Up to 360x240 at 29.97 Frames Per Second Up to 480x272 at 24 Frames Per Second Note: If using the “Removable Disk” (Mass Storage) option to transfer fi les, the video fi les must be in the “Video”...

  • Page 22: Controls

    Controls To play a fi le, select it from the Video menus by pressing the ‘Select’ key. This will take you to the Now Playing menu. The Now Playing screen can also be entered at nearly any time be pressing the ‘Menu’ touch key.

  • Page 23: Settings

    Settings Video settings can be accessed from the Now Playing view with the MENU key. Four primary settings are available: • Treble Boost - Boosts the high frequencies of the audio • Bass Boost - Boosts the low frequencies of the audio •...

  • Page 24: Wireless Operation

    Wireless Operation Wireless Operation The PMP includes a built-in 802.11b/g wireless network adapter. This section tells you how to use the features utilizing the wireless adapter. About Wireless Networks • The PMP supports two basic Wireless network confi gurations: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc. Infrastructure Networks These networks involve the use of a device called a Wireless Access Point (WAP) or otherwise known as a wireless router.
  • Page 25 Wireless Operation Network Privacy The PMP supports both WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA PSK (Wireless Protected Access Pre Shared Key) network privacy methods. • WEP: 64-bit and 128-bit keys are supported. • WPA: A password comprised of from 8 to 63 characters may be used.

  • Page 26: Using Wifi

    Wireless Operation Using WiFi • Enabling WiFi Automatically When attempting to use any feature that requires WiFi, the user will be automatically prompted to enable WiFi. • Enabling WiFi Manually WiFi can be enabled manually by pressing the ‘Menu’ button and selecting ‘WiFi On’ . WiFi can be turned off by pressing the ‘Menu’...

  • Page 27: Player-To-Player Sharing

    Wireless Operation Player-to-Player Sharing Player-to-Player wireless fi le sharing provides the ability for your PMP to send and share fi les with another Polaroid PMP. To share fi le(s): Highlight the fi les or folders you choose to share with another PMP by navigating to the fi le or folder Press the Menu button.
  • Page 28 Wireless Operation To receive fi les: There are two ways to put the player into receive mode. Press the Menu button. Select “Receive Files”. Once the fi les start to transfer, the progress indicator will display the artwork or thumbnails of the fi le currently being transferred.

  • Page 29: Podcasting

    Wireless Operation Note: DRM protected content will not play on another device unless that device has an appropriate license to play the content. Podcasting Your PMP has the ability to browse and download audio podcasts (digital audio fi les) wirelessly from the internet. The Podcasting features allow a user to subscribe, unsubscribe, and refresh podcasts.
  • Page 30 Wireless Operation To subscribe to a podcast: Navigate to an episode you’d like to subscribe to. Press the Menu button. Select “Subscribe”. To browse your subscriptions: Navigate to “Podcasting” under the “Extras” icon from the Main Menu. Press the Right or Center button. Navigate to “Browse Subscriptions”.
  • Page 31 Wireless Operation Press the Menu key. Select “Unsubscribe”. Press the Center Key. To download the latest episode of the podcasts you subscribe to: Navigate to “Podcasting” under the “Extras” icon from the Main Menu. Press the Right or Center button. Navigate to “Refresh Subscriptions”.

  • Page 32: Download Manager

    Wireless Operation To Delete a Custom Podcast: Navigate to “Podcasting” under the “Extras” icon from the Main Menu. Select “Custom Podcasts” from the list. Press Center or Right Key Select a custom Podcast from the list Press the Menu Key and select “Delete Podcast” To Edit a Custom Podcast: Navigate to “Podcasting”...
  • Page 33 Wireless Operation To enable the download manager: Navigate to the “Download Manager” icon from the Main Menu. Press the Down or Center key. Press the Menu key. Select “Enable” option. Note: You will not see the download resume until the player is connected to a Wifi network. Press the Center key.
  • Page 34 Wireless Operation Wireless Operation To stop or remove all items being downloaded: Navigate to the “Download Manager” icon from the Main Menu. Press the Down or Center key. Press the Menu key. Select “Remove All” option. Press the Center key. To retry downloading a failed fi le: Navigate to the “Download Manager”...

  • Page 35: Fm Radio

    The PMP has an integrated FM Radio. The functions that can be performed by the FM Radio are described here and are available by pressing the ‘Menu’ Button when within the FM Radio feature Radio On/Off If the selection shows ‘Radio On’ , a select button press will turn the Radio on.

  • Page 36: Tuning

    Tuning This option allows you to change the Tuning Mode of the FM Radio. NOTE: Be sure your headphones are connected prior to tuning. • Seek When using Seek Mode, pressing the 5-Way nav button left or right or pressing the Soft Keys ‘Fast Forward’ or ‘Rewind’...

  • Page 37: Tv Out

    TV Out TV Out The Polaroid PMP LCD image can be re-directed to be displayed on most television sets, allowing the entire device operation to be enjoyed on the big screen. This requires the included Audio/Video Cable. Note: Stationary images can “burn” into some TV screens, leaving a permanent shadow.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Proper Tv Mode

    TV Out Selecting the proper TV Mode The Polaroid PMP supports both PAL and NTSC TVs. This setting is found by navigating through the menu levels: Extras -> Setup -> Settings -> Display -> TV Mode The selected setting is saved for future use...

  • Page 39: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC Audio, video and photo content can be transferred from your PC to your PMP. To do so, connect the supplied USB cable from your PC to the PMP. A prompt will appear on the PMP LCD with three options: •...
  • Page 40 Connecting to Your PC After selecting Removable Disk, a message may appear on your PC similar to this one: Select “Open folder …. ” and press OK. This opens Windows Explorer and allows you to browse the PMP’s internal hard disk. If this message does not appear, Windows Explorer may be opened manually and the PMP found as a normal drive letter.

  • Page 41: Media Player (Mtp)

    Connecting to Your PC When you are done dragging fi les onto your PMP, disconnect the USB cable and the player will scan the new fi les. All new media fi les will appear in the content browsers on the PMP. Transfers of large amounts of fi les can result in longer content scans when the USB cable is removed.
  • Page 42 Connecting to Your PC Select “Sync digital media…” and press OK. This opens Windows Media Player and allows you to manage your media library and sync it to your PMP. Windows Media Player must be used for synchronizing music for album art and playlists to be present on the PMP, as well for transferring DRM protected content.

  • Page 43: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charging the Battery Your PMP uses a long-lasting Lithium-ion battery that is replaceable. Only use a Polaroid approved replacement battery. Visit Polaroid.com for accessories.

  • Page 44: Ac Adapter

    Charging the Battery There are 2 ways to charge the battery in your PMP. AC Adapter The AC Adapter is the recommended way to charge your PMP. This connection has the ability to provide enough power to completely power your player during the use of any feature and charge your battery at full rate.

  • Page 45: Extras

    Extras Setup There are many extra settings that can be accessed on your PMP that will help you customize it to your liking. Navigate to the Main Menu option ‘Extras’ Setup Display There are 3 display settings the user can modify. •...

  • Page 46: Presets

    System This menu shows many of the system settings that you can customize. • Device Name Selecting this menu option, a virtual keyboard will pop-up and using the 5-Way nav button you can name your player whatever you like. • Clock The time of day can be modifi ed in this menu option.
  • Page 47 • Auto Key Lock This option will allow the user to have the player lock all of the user input keys after a predetermined amount of time. Press the Power Button to bring up the menu to unlock the keypad. •...

  • Page 48: Update Firmware

    USB Media Player Go to the support section of and download the latest fi rmware for your PMP Connect the USB Cable to your PC and to your PMP. When prompted to select a connection type on the player, Extras www.polaroid.com/support...

  • Page 49: About

    select “Media Player” Your PC will likely prompt you with a window asking you what you want to do with this connection. You do not need to select anything. Double-Click on the fi rmware fi le you downloaded and follow the on-screen instructions. WiFi The Update Firmware section of the Extras allows the user to check for fi rmware updates using the PMP’s...

  • Page 50: Resetting The Pmp

    PMP can be turned on. If the PMP fails to turn on, insert the AC power adapter. This should provide enough power to allow the PMP to boot in the event of a low battery. If it still fails to boot, it may need service. Visit www.polaroid.com/support for service options.

  • Page 51: Technical Specifi Cations

    Technical Specifi cations Display Specifi cation Display Technology Size (inches) Aspect Ratio Panel Type Frames Per Second Resolution Number of lines Backlight Type Brightness (cd/m Contrast Ratio Vertical Viewing Angle Horizontal viewing angle 140 Number of colors 4.3” 16:9 Digital Transmissive TFT, Norm Black 24-30...
  • Page 52 Technical Specifi cations Storage Internal 2.5” Hard Drive Audio MP3 Audio Playback AAC Audio Playback WMA Audio Playback Windows DRM Support ID3 Tag Support DA Converter Audio Output Signal-Noise Dynamic Range Channel Separation Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion 15,000 songs 10,000 photos 60 GB 80 hours video...
  • Page 53 Technical Specifi cations FM Tuner FM Frequencies Antenna Video H.264 Video Playback WMV Video Playback Photo JPEG Support Battery/Power Battery Removable Battery Life (hours) AC Power 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Headphone Cord Lithium-Ion 16 hours audio, 4 hours video 120VAC-240 VAC 50-60 Hz...

  • Page 54: System Requirements

    Technical Specifi cations Headphones Jack Impedance Frequency Response Other TV Output WiFi Unit Dimensions Unit Dimensions (H x W x L) Unit Weight System Requirements Windows Media Player 10 or greater Windows XP or Windows Vista 3.5mm 32 ohm 20Hz – 20kHz 2.0 High Speed Composite Video (NTSC, PAL) 802.11b/g...

  • Page 55: Faq & Troubleshooting

    FAQ & Troubleshooting FAQ & Troubleshooting No album art appears, why? Sync your PMP with Windows Media Player to transfer album art to the PMP. The Player has stopped responding Verify the Key-lock has not been enabled. The Player has stopped responding The system software my have locked up.
  • Page 56 Support Transferring music, video or photos to the PMP takes a long time. Use Windows Media Player for the highest transfer rate. Songs transfer in a few seconds each while an hour of video takes minutes. When synchronizing large numbers of content fi les, a proportionately longer time is required. Be sure your computer supports USB 2.0 for the highest transfer speed.

  • Page 57: Support

    Player. NOTICE: Do not subject the player to excessive force or impact as it may damage your player. Questions? Need some help? Call our help line found on the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com/support Support for:...

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