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Element PDZ-081E User Manual

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  • 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: High-Quality Audio And Video

    High-quality audio and video Excellent sound: Dolby Decoder delivers great sound. Advanced Playing Functions Compatibility: Compatible DVD, CD and JPEG discs, etc. Particular Performance: Multi-speed, fast forward, fast backward, slow playback repeated playback. Other Special Functions High Resolution: MPEG-2 decoding format achieves more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution.

  • Page 6: Accessories

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

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    …………………………………….……….2 Important Safety Instructions ………………………………………….….5 Features ………………………………………….….6 Accessories ………………………………………..…...8 View of Front Panel …………………………………….………10 View of Side Panels …………………………………………...11 View of Bottom Panel ……………………………………..……..12 System Connections …………………………………..………..14 Power Supply Preparation ………………………………………..…..15 Rechargeable Battery ………………………………………..…..18 Notes on Discs ……………………………………..……..19 Playback Operation …………………………………………...20 DVD Playback …………………………………………...22...

  • Page 8: View Of Front Panel

    View of Front Panel LCD screen 7” TFT LCD screen presents high resolution picture. Speaker Two speakers output high quality sound. IN / OUT Button Press to play disc or output AV signal or input external Audio/Video signal. MENU Button Press to access the DVD menu during playback SUBT button Press to change the subtitle language or turn subtitles off.
  • Page 9 SETUP Button Press to access or exit the system setup menu. AUDIO Button Press to select different languages. LCD MODE button Press to enter the brightness, contrast or color adjusting mode. PLAY/PAUSE Button Press to pause the playback. Press (PLAY) button to resume normal playback.

  • Page 10: View Of Side Panels

    View of Side Panels Right Side View 1. Volume Control knob Used to adjust the volume of the headphone and speaker. 2. Headphone Jack Used to connect to headphones for private listening. When headphone is plugged, the speakers will turn off automatically. 3.

  • Page 11: View Of Bottom Panel

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

  • Page 12: 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 Follow the drawing below to connect the DVD player to TV's Audio/Video input with Audio/Video cable.

  • Page 13: 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, press the IN/OUT button to enter AV Input statement. NOTE: Noise may occur in speakers when there is an external audio signal input while playing a DVD disc.

  • Page 14: 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 left side of the DVD player in the jack marked DC 9.5/12V IN as shown on the right. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

  • Page 15: About Rechargeable Battery Pack

    About Rechargeable Battery Pack Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion 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 from disc to disc.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Battery Pack

    Rechargeable Battery Attaching the Battery Pack Refer to the following steps for 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 holes on the player, and push the battery pack into the DVD Player.

  • Page 17: Detaching The Battery Pack

    Detaching the Battery Pack When being turned off, the DVD Player still consumes some power in standby mode. This will eventually discharge the battery. If the DVD Player is not going to be used for long periods of time, the battery pack should be detached. Make sure the power is turned off before detaching the Battery Pack.

  • Page 18: 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 the disc. Care of Discs Holding Discs When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their playing surfaces as the right figure.

  • Page 19: 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 Connect the unit to power supply through the provided AC adaptor. Switch “POWER ON/OFF” to “ON” to turn on the DVD player. Push the OPEN switch on the unit to open the disc tray cover.

  • Page 20: Dvd Playback

    Playback Operation DVD Playback Load a disc in, the player will search the disc and play it ENTER/ENT automatically. Press the direction buttons ( button highlight the item that you want to play and press the ENTER/ENT button to confirm. Press the PAUSE/ button to pause during playback and PAUSE/ press the PLAY/ (PLAY) button to resume normal...
  • Page 21 Playback Operation DVD Playback (continued) Press the button (and hold it for several seconds) to start fast forward/rewind playback. Press it (and hold it for several seconds) repeatedly to fast forward/rewind at the & buttons speedof2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X and normal in sequence. Press the PLAY/ (PLAY) button to return to normal playback.

  • Page 22: Cd Playback

    CD Playback Press the PAUSE/ PAUSE/ Press the PLAY/ (PLAY) button to resume normal button playback. During playback, press the STOP/ and then press the PLAY/ (PLAY) button to resume normal playback from the place where the STOP/ STOP/ button button is pressed.

  • Page 23: Jpeg Playback

    Playback Operation JPEG Playback Pre-operation 1. Load a JPEG in the disc tray, and the player will search and play disc automatically. 2. The screen displays the root folder with several subdirectories/subfolders. Use the buttons to select desired folder. Then press the ENTER/ENT or to confirm your selection.
  • Page 24 Playback Operation Picture CD Playback (continued) Picture Rotate During browsing a picture, you can press direction buttons current picture. Press the button to rotate the current picture clockwise, as following drawings: Press the button to rotate the current picture anti-clockwise, as following drawings: Some picture CD discs are restricted by their designing method, and so have no Note: rotating, zooming etc.

  • Page 25: General Setup Page

    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 better be set up in the state that no disc is in the DVD drive or the unit is on the stop mode.
  • Page 26 System Setup General Setup Page 2.Angle Mark This item is used to turn the Angle Mark on or off. Press the button to highlight this item. Press the ENT or to enter the item. Press the button to choose angle mark on or off.

  • Page 27: Dolby Digital Setup

    Speaker Setup Page Dolby Digital Setup The items included in this sub-menu are shown as the left. System Setup The item included in this sub-menu is shown as the left. 1.Downmix This item is used to set downmix mode. Press the button to highlight this item.

  • Page 28: Video Setup Page

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

  • Page 29: Preference Page

    Preference Page 1. Audio This item is used to set the audio output language. Press Press the ENT or The available languages are English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Thai, English by default. Press the Language. Press the ENT button to confirm your selection. Press the button to exit this item.
  • Page 30 System Setup 3. Disc Menu This item is used to set the language of disc menu. Press the Press the ENT or The available languages are English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Thai, English by default. Press the Language.

  • Page 31: Definition

    Definition 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 32: 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. POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM The disc cover may not be...
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The LCD may be not 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. warped.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    TFT screen size 8 inches (16：9) Screen resolution 480x234 Laser Wavelength 780/650nm Video System NTSC Frequency Response 20Hz Audio Signal-to-noise Rate ≥90dB Audio distortion + noise ≤ -70dB (1kHz) Channel Separation ≥70dB (1kHz) Dynamic Range ≥80dB (1kHz) Audio Out Out Level 2V± Out Level 1V Video Out Unbalanced Negative...

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