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Polaroid PDV-0813A Operation Manual

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8" Portable DVD Player
PDV-0813A
Operation Manual
20040914
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  • Page 1 8” Portable DVD Player PDV-0813A Operation Manual 20040914 - 1 -...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for choosing the 8” portable DVD player. The unit uses the latest state of the art electronics and is designed for use in hotels, offices or your home. The DVD Player is constructed to provide years of reliable, trouble-free service.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instruction

    Important Safety Instruction 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 4 Important Safety Instruction Notes: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well ventilated conditions around the product.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Introduction-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Important Safety Instruction ------------------------------------------------------------------------3 Table of Contents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Characteristic Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 Description- Front Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Description-Right and left Side Panel ---------------------------------------------------------- 8 Remote Control ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 System Connections -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Power Supply Connection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Connecting to a TV-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Connecting to a Normal Amplifier ------------------------------------------------------------------12 Playback Preparations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------13...

  • Page 6: Characteristic Features

    Characteristic Features High Quality Audio and Video High Resolution MPEG2 decoding format achieves more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Designed with a color LCD screen. AV Input External Audio, Video input can be connected to most external AV sources. Headphone Output Watch a movie or listen to music in private.

  • Page 7: Description-Front Panel

    Description-Front Panel Front Panel 1. OPEN button Press to open the disc tray cover. 2. Disc tray cover When the disc is loaded gently press the cover to close it. STOP button Press to stop playback. Press to go to beginning of current track.

  • Page 8: Description-Right And Left Side Panel

    Description-Right and Left Side Panel 17. MODE button Press to change the aspect ratio from 4:3, 16:9 and zoom modes. 18. Color +/- button Press to adjust the color level. Right Side Panel 1. Speaker/Headphone Volume Adjusting control Used to adjust the headphone and speaker volume.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Remote Control Remote Control 1. INFO button Press for detailed information on the disc. Press the button again to remove information from screen. 2. PWR button Press to turn unit ON or OFF. 3. TITLE button Press to display title menu if present on the disc.
  • Page 10 Remote Control NEXT SKIP button Press to go to next track /chapter. PREV SKIP button Press to go to beginning of current track/chapter. Press twice to go to beginning track/chapter. 10. ANGLE button Press to access various camera angles, if the DVD disc contains multiple camera angles.

  • Page 11: System Connections

    System Connections NOTE: Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all the connections have been made as described below. Power Supply Connection Connect the supplied adapter to the side of the DVD player in the jack marked “DC 9.5V IN”.

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Normal Amplifier

    System Connections Connecting to a Normal Amplifier The DVD player can be connected to an amplifier. Please refer to the equipment’s manual before connecting. Switch the AV IN/OUT switch on the right panel to OUT to send the audio signal to the external amplifier. - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Playback Preparations

    Playback Preparations Preparation Refer to the drawing and remove the empty battery receptacle. Insert the battery into the receptacle. Make sure the polarity matches the marks inside the component. Insert the receptacle into the remote control. Using Of Remote Control Point the remote control towards the main unit when operating.

  • Page 14: Disc Formats Supported By This Player

    Playback Preparations Disc Formats Supported By This Player DISC LOGO The disc maker specifies the operation of some DVD discs. Please refer to the instruction manual with the disc. Care of Discs Do not touch the playing surface of the compact disc.

  • Page 15: Using Power Adapter

    Playback Preparations Using Power Adapter The DVD player is supplied with a switching power adapter. 1. Connect AC adaptor to the jack the on side of the unit. 2. Plug the end of the power cord to a grounded AC Outlet. NOTE: To prevent malfunction, turn the power to the DVD Player OFF before removing the power cord from the AC Outlet.

  • Page 16: Power Supply

    Power Supply About Rechargeable Battery Pack Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery that attaches to the bottom of the player. The new battery should be fully charged before initial use. Charging time is normally about 4-5 hours. A fully charged battery delivers about 3 hours of use, but playing time varies from disc to disc.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Battery Pack

    Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack Refer to the following steps for attaching the Battery Pack: 1. Place the DVD Player on a soft and smooth surface with the bottom of the unit facing UP, direct the battery so that the battery contacts and the five plastic tabs are aligned with the matching contacts and tab recesses on the player (see Fig.1).

  • Page 18: Detaching The Battery Pack

    Power Supply 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 the Battery Pack should be detached. When the DVD Player is turned OFF, the DVD Player is still consuming some power in STANDBY mode.

  • Page 19: Carrying Case

    Carrying Case 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. For ease of installation, do not place the DVD player into the case until after the case is attached inside the vehicle. 1.
  • Page 20 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 21: Play Operation

    Play Operation DVD Player Operation Read all instructions carefully before using your DVD Payer for the first time. Preparation Turn the DVD Player ON by pressing the POWER button on the front panel of the player. Load disc with the label upward, playback of the disc will begin automatically. Playback of DVD Disc When the DVD menu appears press the direction buttons ( ) to select a...
  • Page 22 Play Operation Title Menu To view the Title Menu during playback of a disc, press the TITLE button on the remote control. The title menu will appear on the LCD screen. Press the direction buttons ( ) or the number buttons to select the title or disc option you wish to play.

  • Page 23: System Setup

    System Setup Setup Menu You can change the default settings to customize performance to your own preference. Remove the disc from the disc tray and press the ‘SETUP’ button on the remote control, the settings menu will appear. It includes General Setup, Speaker Setup, Dolby Digital Setup, Video Setup and Preference setup.

  • Page 24: Speaker Setup

    System Setup Captions You can choose captions ON or OFF during playback. Screen Saver When activated, the unit will go into screensaver mode if the same image remains on the screen for 3 minutes. Speaker Setup Downmix Select “LT/RT” in DOWNMIX, the player will output the audio signal IN MIXED NONO. Select “Stereo”, then the player will output a stereo signal.

  • Page 25: Preference Page

    System Setup Preference Page Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu This setting allows you to hear or read the subtitles of a DVD in your choice of English, Spanish and French etc. if the disc contains multiple languages. Default Use this function to reset all the settings. Version This item is to display software version information.

  • Page 26: Playback Functions

    Playback Functions Fast Forward & Rewind Press the buttons to Fast Forward or Fast Rewind a track on a disc during playback (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32). Slow Forward & Rewind Press the SLOW button to Slow Forward or slow rewind a track on a disc during playback (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16).
  • Page 27 Playback Functions Search by time Use the GOTO button to search by Time, namely to start playback of the disc from a specific time. During DVD playback, press the GOTO button once and TV screen will display three (3) items: Time, Title and Chapter. You can use the right and left direction buttons to select any one of them.

  • Page 28: Playing A Jpeg

    Playback Functions Playing a JPEG JPEG is a common picture format. Hundreds of pictures can be stored in a disc in this format. Normal Playback Load a JPEG disc into the DVD Player. After reading the disc, the DVD Player will display the images on the disc in sequence.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom The DVD Player will not play. There is no sound. There is no picture. Poor AV performance. Cannot continue to play or plays a section repeatedly. The remote control does not work. WARNING: Do not touch any metal objects to the Battery connectors, as it will put the Battery in standby mode.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    For service, support and warranty information, visit the 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 PDV-0813A to Petters Consumer Brands, LLC. 8 inches...

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