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Polaroid PDM-1035 Operation Manual

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9" Portable DVD Player
PDM-1035
Operation Manual
20050329
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  • Page 1 9” Portable DVD Player PDM-1035 Operation Manual 20050329...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Read and keep the operation manual book. After opening the package, please carefully read this manual and follow all safety and operation instructions. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. Warning: This indicates that, "There is a risk of injury or death.” Caution: This mark indicates that, "There is a risk of injury or physical damage".
  • Page 3 Safety Instructions Do not install the product in a position where it will interfere with the operation of an automotive air bag. The air bag may fail to operate properly or the product could become dislodged by an air bag operation, causing an accident and/or injury. Do not expose the product to excessive heat.
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions This product has been listed as class 1 laser product. The mark is on the rear panel. The apparatus shall be connected to an AC power outlet with a protective grounded connection. Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
  • Page 5 Notes on discs: Do not play the discs that damaged or warped, including discs with cracks, scratches or parts missing; discs with burrs; poor quality discs. Route all cords so that they do not interfere with driving or with entering or exiting the car.

  • Page 6: Copyright Protection

    Safety Instructions Preservation and Cleaning Do not use any volatile agents such as gasoline or paint thinners to clean the product. Never use any volatile materials to clean the product, because they may damage the surface of the player. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.

  • Page 7: Features

    High-quality audio and video Excellent sound: Dolby Digital delivers great sound. Advanced Playing Functions Compatibility: Compatible with DVD, CD and Picture CD disks. Particular Performance: Multi-speed, fast forward, fast backward and slow forward, slow backward. Last Memory Playback: Memorizes the stopped playback track and continues playing the disk from this spot when power is applied to the unit.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories List ITEM Power Supply Cord with AC Adapter NOTE Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to change without prior notice NAME Remote Control (with battery) Carrying Case DC Adapter (Car Adapter) Rechargeable Battery Pack Operation Manual Headphone Audio/Video Cable...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions Features Accessories View of Main Unit View of Side Panels View of Main Unit Bottom Remote Control Battery Installation for RC System Connections Power Supply Preparation Rechargeable Battery Notes on Discs Playback Operation DVD Playback CD Playback Picture CD Playback System Setup Carrying Case Definitions...

  • Page 10: View Of Main Unit

    View of Unit 1.TFT LCD 2.Speakers Two speakers output high quality stereo sound. 3. / button, / button / : direction button and button for search disc backward / : direction button and button for search disc forward / , / / : direction button and button for play the previous / : direction button and button for play the next track.
  • Page 11 View of Unit 6. (Stop) button Press to stop playback. Then press button to resume playback from the stopped spot. Press this button twice to stop playback completely. (PLAY/PAUSE) button Press once to pause the playback, and press it again to resume the playback. 8.

  • Page 12: View Of Side Panels

    View of Side Panels Right Side View VOLUME Control For adjusting the sound level of speakers or headphones Headphone Jack When headphones are plugged into the unit, the speakers automatically turn off. AUDIO input/output Jack For connecting to an external amplifier or audio source VIDEO input/output Jack For connecting to an external monitor or video source AV IN / DVD Switch...

  • Page 13: View Of Main Unit Bottom

    View of the bottom Docking Jack This portable DVD player is designed with a Docking Jack on the bottom. The Docking Jack is designed for connecting to an optional external Docking Station for expanded functions. The Docking Station features an electrical connection interface that enables the portable DVD to effectively serve as a desktop DVD.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Remote Control PWR button Press to access standby mode or playback mode. 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 exits in the disc. Direction button Press to select different options.
  • Page 15 PREV button Press to return to the previous list or the previous track or chapter. If it is a DVD disc, it needs to press this button twice to return to the previous track. NEXT button Press to skip to the next list, track or chapter. 10.

  • Page 16: Battery Installation For Remote Control

    Battery Installation for Remote Control 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 (+) sided up. Step3: Insert the battery holder back into the original position.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Amplifier

    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 Audio/Video cables.

  • Page 18: Connecting To External Av Source

    System Connections Connecting to External AV Source The player supports an AV signal input function. Use the audio/video cable to connect the unit to an external AV signal source such as a DVD, VCR etc. After connecting, switch the DVD/AV IN to AV IN. NOTE: Noise may occur in speakers when there is an external audio signal input while playing a DVD disc.

  • Page 19: Using The Ac Adapter

    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 20: Rechargeable Battery

    Rechargeable Battery About Rechargeable Battery Pack Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery that attaches to the rear 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 from disc to disc.

  • Page 21: Attaching The Battery Pack

    Attaching the Battery Pack Refer to the following steps for attaching the Battery Pack: Make sure the player is off and the AC or car adapter is disconnected. Place the DVD player on a soft and smooth surface with the bottom of the unit facing up.

  • Page 22: Detaching The Battery Pack

    Rechargeable Battery Detaching the Battery Pack If the DVD Player is not going to be used for long periods of time, the battery pack should first be fully charged and then detached. When the DVD Player is turned OFF, the DVD Player is still consuming some power in STANDBY mode.

  • Page 23: Compatible Disc Formats

    Compatible Disc Formats JPEG Operation methods of some DVD discs are specified by the software manufacturer. Please follow the instructions of the disc. Care of Discs Handling Discs When loading or removing discs, do not touch their playing surfaces Handle discs as shown in the right figure. Cleaning Fingerprints or stains on the disc may affect the quality of sound and picture.

  • Page 24: Playback Operation

    Playback Operation PLEASE 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.

  • Page 25: Dvd Playback

    Basic Operation (continued) ZOOM button button DVD Playback Play PAUSE STOP Playback Operation For DVD disc, press ZOOM button to display the image as 2x-3x-4x-1/2-1/3-1/4-normal size in sequence. For JPEG disc, press ZOOM button first, then press button to enlarge the picture as follows: 125%-150%-200%;...
  • Page 26 Playback Operation DVD Playback (continued) MENU button & buttons & buttons INFO button AUDIO button Press MENU button during play. The root menu will appear on the TFT screen. Press MENU again to resume the normal playback. Press (direction buttons) to select the title or disc menu item you wish to play, and press ENTER button or ENT (on the front panel) to confirm.
  • Page 27 DVD Playback (continued) SUBT button REP button GOTO button Playback Operation When a DVD is playing, press SUBT button to select a subtitle language or to turn subtitle off. A DVD disc can be recorded with at most 32 subtitles. Press SUBT button repeatedly, the mode of subtitles will recycle as follows: SUBTITLE 1/N: Subtitle 1 appears on the screen.
  • Page 28 Playback Operation DVD Playback (continued) SLOW button ANGLE button TITLE button Press SLOW button to play the disc slow forward and slow rewind as following: s.f.1/2 – s.f.1/4 – s.f.1/8 – s.f.1/16 – s.r.1/2 - s.r.1/4 - s.r.1/8 - s.r.1/16 (s.f.:slow forward, s.r.: slow rewind).Press PLAY or (on the front panel) to resume normal playback.

  • Page 29: Cd Playback

    CD Playback Buttons Operation PAUSE/ button STOP/ button & buttons REP button & buttons GOTO button Playback Operation Press PAUSE button to pause during play, and press it again to resume normal play. During playback, press STOP button once to stop PLAY playing, then press button to resume normal...
  • Page 30 Playback Operation CD Playback (continued) INFO button AUDIO button Press INFO button for detailed information on the disc playing. Press it repeatedly to display as follows: Note: * refers to the playing track number. N refers to the total track numbers of the disc. Press AUDIO button to select desired sound effect.

  • Page 31: Picture Cd Playback

    Picture CD Playback Pre-operation 1. Load a Picture CD in the disc tray, the player will search and play disc automatically. 2.The screen displays the Root Folder with several subdirectories/subfolders Use , buttons on the remote control to select desired folder. (See page 36) Then you can press any of the buttons below to confirm your selection: , ENTER, PLAY, (on the remote control), , ENT, (on the front panel),...
  • Page 32 Playback Operation Picture CD Playback (continued) REP button MENU button GOTO button Press REP button to repeat a file, folder in sequence. Press it repeatedly, the display will be as follows: Shuffle Random Single Repeat All Repeat Off Shuffle refers to repeat files of current folder randomly without obeying the original order.
  • Page 33 Picture CD Playback (continued) While viewing a picture, use direction buttons Press button to rotate the current picture clockwise: Press button to rotate the current picture anti-clockwise: Press button to rotate the current picture flip horizontal: Press button to rotate the current picture flip vertical: Playback Operation Picture Rotate , , ,...

  • Page 34: System Setup

    System Setup You can change the default settings of this unit to customize its performance to your own preference. Note: Set the system up while play is stopped or there is no disk in the player. To set up your system: 1.Press the SETUP button on the remote control.
  • Page 35 General Setup Page System Setup 2.Angle Mark This item is used to turn the Angle Mark on or off. Press button to highlight this item. Press ENTER or to enter the setup of this item. Press button to choose turn angle mark on or off.

  • Page 36: Dolby Digital Setup

    System Setup Speaker Setup Page Dolby Digital Setup The item included in this sub-menu is shown as the left. 1.Downmix This item is used to set downmix mode. Press button to highlight this item. Press ENTER or to enter the setup of this item. It includes Lt/Rt and stereo, stereo by default.

  • Page 37: Video Setup Page

    Dolby Digital Setup Video Setup Page System Setup 2.Dynamic This item is used to adjust linear dynamic compression rate compression Effects. Press button to highlight this item. Press ENTER or to enter the setup of this item. Then the item will show as the left. Press to choose the proper level.

  • Page 38: Preference Page

    System Setup Video Setup Page Preference page 3. Contrast This item is used to adjust contrast level of the Screen. Press button to highlight this item. Press ENTER or to enter the setup of this item. Press button to reach the desired level. The default level is 00.
  • Page 39 Preference page System Setup 2. Subtitle This item is used to set the language of subtitle. Press button to highlight this item. Press ENTER or to enter the setup of this item. The available languages are English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Thai by default.

  • Page 40: Carrying Case

    Carrying Case Thank you for purchasing a 1-Zip or 2-Zip Portable DVD Player Case. Please read and follow these instructions carefully when attaching your case inside your vehicle. For ease of installation, do not place the DVD player into the case until after the case is attached inside the vehicle.
  • Page 41 To attach the DVD Player Case to a seat back (Photos 1 & 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 2 straps with hooks on each end Hook one end of each strap to the rings at the top of the case (A) Criss-cross the straps around the front of the headrest (B) and hook the straps to a second set of rings on the lower part of the case (C)

  • Page 42: Definitions

    Definitions Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Soundtracks encoded in Dolby Digital can reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels of excellent quality audio. 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.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    If you suspect there is something wrong with the DVD player, immediately turn the power off. Disconnect the power connector and check that there is no smoke or excessive heat coming from the unit. Never open or try to repair the unit yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. PROBLEM The player cannot play.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM There is no picture. Poor AV performance. The remote control does not work Other possibilities: Static or other external interference may cause the player function abnormally. In order to recover normal status, please unplug the power-supply cord and then plug it into the outlet again to reset the player.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    TFT screen size Laser Wavelength Video System Frequency Response Audio Signal-to-noise Rate Audio distortion + noise Channel Separation Dynamic Range Audio Out Video Out Power Power Consumption Dimensions Weight DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”...
  • Page 46 US call 1-866-289-5168, in Canada call 1-866-301-7922 and in Mexico call 01-800-400-2443. “Polaroid” is a registered trademark of Polaroid Corporation of Waltham, MA USA and licensed for use on the PDM-1035 to Petters Consumer Brands, LLC.

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