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- Page 1 8.5” Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player PVU-8557 User’s Manual 20060814...
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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 lightening fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi... - Page 3 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.
- Page 4 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...
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Page 5: Features
Features 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 •... -
Page 6: Accessories
Accessories ITEM ITEM NAME NAME Remote Control (with battery) Power Supply Cord with AC Adaptor Rechargeable Battery Pack DC Adapter (Car Adapter) Audio/Video Cord Headphone DVB-T Antenna Operation Manual Note: Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to change without prior notice. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Instructions Features Accessories View of Front Panel View of Side Panels View of Bottom Panel Revolving LCD Screen Remote Control System Connections Power Supply Rechargeable Battery DBV Setup Notes on Discs Playback Operation DVD Playback CD Playback JPEG Playback System Setup Carrying Case... -
Page 8: View Of Front Panel
View of Front Panel LCD screen Speakers AV IN/OUT button: press to switch between AV in and out DVD/DVB/USB/SD switching button TITLE button: press to display disc title if disc is coded MENU button: press to access the disc menu during playback MODE button: press to enter the brightness, contrast, or color adjusting mode. -
Page 9: View Of Side Panels
View of Side Panels Ride Side View Volume Control Knob: Used to adjust the volume of headphones and speaker Headphone Jack: Used to connect to headphones for private listening. When headphone is plugged in, the speakers will automatically turnoff. SD/MS/MMC Card Slot Audio Input/Output Jack: For connecting to an external amplifi... -
Page 10: Rechargeable Battery Pack
View of Bottom Panel Rechargeable Battery Contacts: For connecting the rechargeable battery pack... -
Page 11: Revolving Lcd Screen
Revolving LCD Screen Revolving Steps The revolving LCD screen is one of the outstanding features about this product. Here are some suggested steps for proper operation: 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. -
Page 12: Remote Control
Remote Control PWR button: press to turn unit on or off INFO button: press for detailed information in the DVD or DVB mode TITLE button: press to display the title menu if it exists on the disc Direction button/CH+/- button: press to select menu items or search the channel forward or backward in the DVB mode ENTER button: press to confi... - Page 13 Remote Control PLAY/PAUSE button: press to pause playback, press the PLAY button to resume normal playback +10 button: press the 10+ button followed by another number to select a number greater than 9 GOTO/SEATCH button: press to select the desired disc starting time, title, or chapter or to enter the scanning funtion in DVB mode / GUIDE button: press to search backward during playback or to access the channel previewing guide in DVB mode...
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Page 14: Using The Remote Control
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 unit within a 5-meter range and 60-degree angles, without... -
Page 15: Headphone
System Connections • Always endure 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 Connecting to an Amplifi... -
Page 16: Power Supply
Power Supply Using the AC Adapter The player is supplied with an AC adapter for powering the unit and charging the batter. Connect the AC adapter to the left side of the DVD player in the pack marked DC 9.5/12V IN. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. -
Page 17: Rechargeable Battery
Rechargeable Battery 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. -
Page 18: Attaching The Battery Pack
Rechargeable Battery 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. -
Page 19: Dbv Setup
DVB Setup To set up DVB: Connect the unit with the power supply. Press DVB/DVD/USB/SD button to the DVB mode. Press the setup button on the unit or remote control and enter the DVB mode. In this menu, press the ◄ ⁄ ► direction buttons to select the YES/NO item. - Page 20 DVB Setup System Confi g: in this menu, press the ▲ ⁄ ▼ direction buttons to select the item you want and press the ENT button to select. Press the Setup button to return to the previous screen. TV Setting: in this menu, press the ▲ ⁄ ▼ direction buttons to select the item you want and press the ENT button to select.
- Page 21 DVB Setup Installation: press the ▲ ⁄ ▼ buttons to select the installation item. Press the ENT button to enter the item; press the ◄ ⁄ ► buttons to select Auto-scan, Manual Scan, or Default setup, then press ENT to confi...
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Page 22: Notes On Discs
Notes on Discs Compatible Disc Formats DISC LOGO DIAMETER PLAYBACK TIME / PLAYABLE SIDES 133 min (SS-SL) 242 min (SS-DL) 12 cm 266 min (DS-SL) 484 min (DS-DL) 41 min (SS-SL) 75 min (SS-DL) 8 cm 82 min (DS-SL) 150 min (DS-DL) 12 cm 74 min 8 cm... -
Page 23: Playback Operation
Playback Operation Please read the following instructions carefully before using your DVD player for the fi rst time. Warning: To avoid damaging the lens, do not play poor quality discs. Pre-Operation Connect the unit to power supply through the provided AC adaptor. Switch POWER ON/OFF to ON to turn the DVD player on. -
Page 24: Dvd Playback
Playback Operation Features are available on both the DVD player and remote control unless otherwise noted. DVD Playback When you load a disc in, the player will search the disc and play it ENTER/ENT button automatically. Press the direction buttons ( ) to highlight the item you want to play and press the ENTER/ENT button to confi... -
Page 25: Cd Playback
Playback Operation DVD Playback (continued) Press to display or cancel the detailed information of the disc during playback. INFO button (remote only) DVD discs can contain up to 8 audio bit streams. For example: English, French, etc. To select the audio bit stream you prefer, press the AUDIO button during AUDIO button playback. -
Page 26: Jpeg Playback
Playback Operation 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/subfolders. Use the buttons to select desired folder. Then press the ENTER/ENT button or PLAY/ button to confi... -
Page 27: Rotating Pictures
Playback Operation 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 horizontally: ▲... -
Page 28: System Setup
System Setup You can change the default settings of this unit to customize its performance to your own preferences. Note: Program the system while playback is stopped completely or there is no disc in the payer. To set up your system: Press the SETUP button and the setup menu will appear on the screen. -
Page 29: Audio Setup
System Setup General Setup (continued) 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 unit is on. •... -
Page 30: Dolby Digital Setup
System Setup Dolby Digital 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. •... - Page 31 System Setup System Setup (continued) SUBTITLE LANG • This item is used to set the subtitle language. • Press the buttons to highlight this item. • Press the button to access. • There are several languages for you to choose. •...
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Page 32: 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 easy installation, do not place the DVD player in the case until the case is attached inside the vehicle. Caution Do not use this DVD player case as a swing, car seat, or for any other purpose than to hold a DVD player and accessories. - Page 33 Carrying Case 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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Page 34: Defi Nitions
Defi nitions 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. Title, Chapter (DVD) DVDs are divided into some large sections (titles) and some small sections (chapters). -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 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 unit. Never open or try to repair the unit yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION... -
Page 36: Specifi Cations
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confi dential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. For service, support and warranty information, visit www.polaroid.com. “Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA.
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