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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed to do so. Refer to service manual for servicing instructions.
To fi nd out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to www.polaroid. com and click on “Company“ or call the customer service number for your country listed in the instruction manual.
High-quality Audio and Video Excellent Sound: Dolby Digital Decoder delivers great sound. • AV Input: External audio, video can be connected to most external AV sources. • AV Output: Analog audio output can be connected to external amplifi er. • Advanced Playing Functions Compatibility: Compatible with DVD, CD, and JPEG discs, etc.
Your portable DVD player may not include all accessories listed below. To purchase additional accessories for your player, visit www.polaroid.com. ITEM ITEM Note: Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to change without prior notice. Accessories Remote Control (with battery)
Important Safety Instructions Features Accessories View of Front Panel View of Side Panels View of Bottom Panel Revolving LCD Screen USB and SD Remote Control System Connections Power Supply Rechargeable Battery Notes on Discs Playback Operation DVD Playback CD Playback JPEG Playback System Setup Bags...
Charge indicator: light is red when the battery is being charged; green when battery is fully charged. Charge indicator Remote sensor * Your portable DVD player may differ from the player shown. View of Front Panel* to select different items; press the LCD MODE button and this button to increase the to select different items;...
Video Input/Output Jack: For connecting to an external monitor or video source Left Side View DC 9.5/12V Input Jack: Used to connect the DC 9.5/12V adaptor Power ON/OFF Switch: Switch the power on or off * Your portable DVD player may differ from the player shown. View of Side Panels*...
View of Bottom Panel* Rechargeable Battery Contacts: For connecting the rechargeable battery pack Note: All markings are on the bottom of the portable DVD player. * Your portable DVD player may differ from the player shown.
Revolving LCD Screen The revolving LCD screen is one of the outstanding features about this product. Here are some suggested steps for proper operation: Revolving LCD Screen Open the screen cover to position (A) as shown at left, where the screen is vertical to the operation panel. Revolving the screen horizontally about its axis in the clockwise only.
Press the direction button to return to the folder menu. • The USB slot can not be used to connect a camera or other devices. * Your portable DVD player may not be equipped with this function. USB and SD Card*...
AUDIO button: press to select different languages when a DVD disc with multiple audio languages is being played; press to select different audio tracks when a CD disc is being played * Your portable DVD player may differ from the player shown. Remote Control*...
Installing the Remote Control Battery Pull the battery holder out from the remote control as shown below. Load a new battery properly with the (+) side up. Insert the battery holder back into the remote control. Battery Type: CR2025 3V Battery service life: approximately 1 year under normal use (at room temperature) Using the Remote Control Point the remote control to the remote sensor on the player within a 5-meter range and 60-degree angles, with-...
• Always ensure that the DVD player, TV, and any other electrical equipment to be connected are switched off and unplugged from the power supply. • Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables. Connecting to a TV Follow the drawing below to connect the DVD player to the TV’s audio/video input with the audio/video cables.
Using the AC Adapter The player is supplied with an AC adapter for powering the player and charging the battery. Connect the AC adapter to the left side of the DVD player marked DC 9/12V IN. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. The power indicator lights red when charging the battery and green when complete.
About Your Rechargeable Battery Pack Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion 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 3 hours of use, but playing time varies disc to disc.
Attaching the Battery Pack With one hand on the DVD player to prevent it from moving, take the battery and align the plastic tabs on the battery pack with the holds on the player, and push the battery pack into the DVD player. Slide the battery pack until you hear it click and lock in place.
Compatible Disc Formats JPEG Operation methods of some DVD discs are specifi ed by the software manufacturer. Please follow the instructions of the disc. Care of Discs Holding Discs • When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their play surfaces. Cleaning Discs •...
MODE button: press the MODE button and then press the the screen. Press and hold several seconds to change the aspect ratio among 16:9, 4:3, 16:9 overturn, and 4:3 overturn. * Your portable DVD player functions may differ from the player shown. Playback Operation* DVD player for the fi...
Features are available on both the DVD player and remote control unless otherwise noted. DVD Playback ENTER/ENT button PAUSE/ button STOP/ button MENU button TITLE button ZOOM button & buttons & buttons SLOW button REP button A-B button GOTO button Playback Operation When you load a disc in, the player will search the disc and play it automatically.
DVD Playback (continued) INFO button AUDIO button SUBT button ANGLE button CD Playback PAUSE/ button STOP/ ■ button buttons & & buttons GOTO button INFO button REP button AUDIO button Playback Operation Press to display or cancel the detailed information of the disc during playback. (remote only) DVD discs can contain up to 8 audio bit streams.
JPEG Playback Pre-Operation Load a JPEG in the disc tray and the player will search and play the disc automatically. The screen displays the root folder with several subdirectories/sub-folders. Use the desired folder. Then press the ENTER/ENT button to confi rm your selection. The screen enters the sub-folder with several fi...
JPEG Playback (continued) Rotating Pictures While viewing a picture, use the direction buttons to rotate the picture. ◄ Press the button to rotate the current picture clockwise: ► Press the button to rotate the current picture counterclockwise: Press the button to rotate the current picture up and down: Press the button to rotate the current picture left and right: Playback Operation...
Press the SETUP button again to exit the setup menu at any time during setting. General Setup * Your portable DVD player functions may differ from the player shown. System Setup* button to highlight the “MAIN PAGE” and press the ENT/ENTER button to exit.
General Setup (continued) Speaker Setup System Setup SCREEN SAVER • This item is used to turn on and off the screen saver. • Press the buttons to highlight this item. • Press the button to access. • The default setting of this player is on. •...
Dolby Digital Setup Video Setup System Setup DUAL MONO • This item is used to set the channel output mode. • Press the buttons to highlight this item. • Press the button to access. • It includes L-mono, R-mono, and Mix-mono, Stereo by default. •...
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Preferences Setup (continued) System Setup SUBTITLE/DISC MENU • This item is used to set the menu language • Press the buttons to highlight this item. • Press the button to access. • There are several languages for you to choose. •...
Depending on your portable DVD player model, your player may or may not include a Polaroid bag. If your portable DVD player does not include a bag, you can visit www.polaroid.com to purchase. 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.
To attach the DVD player case to a seat back (fi gures 1 and 2) Unzip the main compartment that holds the player; locate the set of rings tucked inside the top edge of the case (A). Locate the two straps with hooks on each end. Hook one end of each strap to the rings at the top of the case (A).
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Car Bag The bag/mount is easy to attach and fi ts on almost any car or truck headrest. See below:...
Letterbox screen This refers to a screen on which the playback picture of wide-screen DVDs is cut off at the left and right sides. Pan & Scan 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.
If you suspect there is something wrong with the DVD player, immediately turn off the power. Disconnect the power connector and check that there is no smoke or excessive heat coming from the player. Never open or try to repair the player yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. PROBLEM The player cannot play There is no sound...
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