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Durabrand PDV-704 Instruction Manual

Durabrand PDV-704 Instruction Manual

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PORTABLE DVD PLAYER
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Plays DVDs, Audio CDs, CD-R/RW, MP3 CDs and Picture CDs
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Includes Rechargeable Battery for Portable Use Anywhere
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Includes AC Adaptor
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Includes Car Adaptor for Travel
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Connects to Your Larger Screen Home TV (cable included)
IMPORTANT: Retain these instructions for future reference
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HELPLINE: 0845 300 7775
MODEL PDV-704
IB-PDV704-WU-E-123106

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  • Page 1 MODEL PDV-704 PORTABLE DVD PLAYER INSTRUCTION MANUAL • Plays DVDs, Audio CDs, CD-R/RW, MP3 CDs and Picture CDs • Includes Rechargeable Battery for Portable Use Anywhere • Includes AC Adaptor • Includes Car Adaptor for Travel • Connects to Your Larger Screen Home TV (cable included)

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS WARNINGS The exclamation mark within a triangle is a warning sign alerting the user to important instructions accompanying the product. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within a triangle is a warning sign alerting the user to “dangerous voltage” inside the unit. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover.
  • Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: 1. Do not operate the system in an enclosed cabinet and allow about 5cm (2inches) of free space all around the DVD player for adequate ventilation. 2. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. 3.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS • Getting Started: Safety Instructions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Controls Overview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Power Supply ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Remote Control Operation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Notes on Discs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 • Basic Operation: 1. Playing a Disc -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 2. Using the Search Function --------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 3.

  • Page 5: Controls Overview

    CONTROLS OVERVIEW Front View 9 10 1. TFT LCD SCREEN – Provides a high resolution picture. 2. SCREEN COLOUR BUTTONS – Adjust the colour of the LCD screen to your taste. 3. SCREEN BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS – Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 4.
  • Page 6 CONTROLS OVERVIEW 18. ZOOM / SLOW BUTTON – Press to zoom (enlarge or reduce) the playing picture in DVD mode or hold more than 1 second to view slow motion playback. 19. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON – Press to start or pause play. . 20.
  • Page 7 CONTROLS OVERVIEW REMOTE CONTROL 1. SCREEN ON/OFF button – To turn the LCD screen ON or OFF (for external TV use only). 2. MENU button – Press to display the disc’s menu (only if your disc has a menu). 3. TITLE button – Displays the title menu (only if MUTE it is present in the disc).

  • Page 8: Power Supply

    POWER SUPPLY You can power this portable DVD player by connecting the AC adaptor, the car adaptor or the rechargeable battery (all included). A. Using the AC adaptor This player is supplied with an AC adaptor for pow ering the un it and c harg ing the battery.
  • Page 9 C. Using the rechargeable battery The rechargeable battery pack is suitable for portable use which allows you to enjoy the unique functions of this unit outdoors. Remember to charge the battery fully before initial use (about 5 hours). slot Attaching the Battery (refer to the diagram on the right) 1.

  • Page 10: Remote Control Operation

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 1. Push the tab to open the battery cover. 2. In s ert 2 s iz e “LR0 3 ( AAA) ” al k ali ne bat teri es ( inc l uded ) in to t he b atte ry compartment according to the + and –...

  • Page 11: Notes On Discs

    NOTES ON DISCS Discs that can be played DISC TYPE & LOGO MARK RECORDED CONTENT DVD Video Video + Audio (Region 2) DVD-R / DVD-RW Video + Audio Video only (Photos) “.JPG” or “JPEG” JPEG disc or Audio / Video Audio only Music CD Audio only...

  • Page 12: Playing A Disc

    1. PLAYING A DISC Lift the LCD screen. Slide the DVD player’s POWER switch to the ON position, the DVD logo (start-up picture) will appear on the screen. Press the OPEN button on the DVD player to open the disc door.

  • Page 13: Using The Search Function

    2. USING THE SEARCH FUNCTION During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track. Search through a chapter or a track During play, press the FORWARD button on the player or press and hold the FORWARD button on the remote to search forward at a faster speed, the fast search speed changes as follows: FORWARD X2 FORWARD X4...

  • Page 14: Displaying Disc Information

    5. DISPLAYING DISC INFORMATION If you want to know disc information during play, press the DISPLAY button on the remote or press and hold the REPEAT/DISPLAY button on the set. Every time you press and hold the REPEAT/ DISPLAY button, the disc information will appear on the top of the screen as shown below: For DVD Play The information about the title/chapter number DVD TT 1/2 CH 6/12...

  • Page 15: Repeat Play

    6. REPEAT PLAY The REPEAT function allows you to repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. Each time you press the REPEAT button on the remote or the REPEAT/DISPLAY button on the set repeatedly, the repeat mode changes as follows: For DVD REP: [REP ALL]...

  • Page 16: Zoom Play

    (FOR DVD) 8. ZOOM PLAY The ZOOM/SLOW button allows you to do a minimal zoom into a picture as well as shift the zoom point. Press the ZOOM/SLOW button repeatedly to enlarge or reduce a picture. The display will show as follows: ZOOM 2 ZOOM 3 ZOOM 4...

  • Page 17: Viewing Angle Shots

    (DVD ONLY) 10. VIEWING ANGLE SHOTS Some DVD video discs may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a few different angles. This icon will be on the DVD case if it contains these multi-angle shots. Certain scenes can be viewed from many different angles by pressing the PROGRAM/ANGLE button on the remote.

  • Page 18: Mp3 Disc Operation

    12. MP3 DISC OPERATION This allows you to play your MP3 audio recorded disc you made on this set. This set will not play WMA format songs. When recording your MP3 disc on your computer, please record the songs in MP3 format. Load your recorded MP3 disc into the player, a menu will show on the screen.

  • Page 19: System Connections

    For TV Connection SYSTEM CONNECTIONS This DVD player can also be used to view movies on your larger screen TV. When viewing on your TV, you may fold the screen down to shut off the TFT LCD display. Always ensure when connecting cables, the DVD player, TV and any other electrical equipment are turned off and not plugged into the AC outlet.
  • Page 20 For TV Connection SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting to a digital home cinema system Refer to your home cinema system’s manual before connection. For Video, insert the 3.5mm plug of the video cable into the VIDEO OUT jack on your DVD player and the yellow plug into your TV’s VIDEO jack. For Audio, insert the 3.5mm plug of the audio cable into the AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD player and insert the RED and WHITE plugs to your home cinema system’s AUDIO IN jacks.

  • Page 21: Watching A Dvd On Your Tv

    WATCHING A DVD ON YOUR TV After all the connections have been done, please follow steps below to watch a DVD on your TV. Make sure all of the equipment is plugged back into the AC outlet. Lift the LCD screen. Slide the DVD player’s POWER switch to the ON position, the DVD logo (start-up picture) will appear on the screen.

  • Page 22: Initial Setting

    For TV or Portable Use INITIAL SETTING When using the DVD player for the first time, you may need to set some of the settings and adjustments according to your TV and favourite preferences. You can get to the SETUP menu by following the below steps. Press the SETUP button, a SETUP menu will appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Tv Type

    INITIAL SETTING Selecting the TV TYPE Select the aspect ratio of the movie to match the SYS TEM SETUP LCD screen and your TV set. There are three types TV SYSTEM LCD MODE of screen sizes you may select. 4:3 PS TV TYPE DEFAULT NO TE: If your DISC is not encoded to allow you to...

  • Page 24: Language Setup (Osd, Audio, Subtitle & Menu)

    INITIAL SETTING LANGUAGE SETUP (On Screen Display, AUDIO, SUBTITLE & MENU) These items allow you to preset the OSD language (OSD = On Screen Display), audio language, subtitle language, and menu language that will always be LA NGUAGE SE TUP used for every disc on this player (if the language OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH...

  • Page 25: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS Safety Operation • • As the laser beam used in the DVD player If moving from a cold environment to a warm may be harmful to the eyes, do not attempt environment, let the player’s temperature to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing stabilize before operation.

  • Page 26: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Remedy Symptom 1. The battery is depleted, please recharge the battery or use the AC adaptor or car adaptor, make sure the AC outlet has power. No power. 2. The fuse in the car adaptor is blown. To change the fuse, unscrew the tip, replace only with same 3A 250V fuse.
  • Page 27 TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Remedy 1. Press AUDIO button several times. The disc may have been set to DTS output or a blank audio channel on multiple language, please select AC-3 output or reset to the main language (refer to page 12). 2.
  • Page 28 TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Remedy The LCD picture is not 16:9 widescreen even You need to adjust both the LCD mode and the TV type mode to you have s et the TV 16:9 (see pages 21 and 22). TYPE to 16:9. Audio soundtrack and/ If the audio soundtrack and / or subtitle language does not exist or subtitle language is...

  • Page 29: Glossary

    GLOSSARY VIDEO CABLE TITLE The longest sections of a picture or a music This is a wire with plugs on each end which is piece on a DVD, or a movie, etc.. Each title is used to transfer the picture information into assigned a title number enabling you to locate your TV set.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS General Description 7" TFT LCD screen size: Power source: AC adaptor: 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz, DC 9V, 1.5A output (included) Car adaptor: 12V input, 12V, 2A output (included), fuse 3A, 250V Power consumption: 13.5 Watts [normal household current] Signal system: NTSC, PAL, MULTI-SYSTEM 1.0 Vp-p Video output level:...

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