8” Portable DVD Player PDV-0801A Operation Manual 20040928 -1-
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. It is compact so that you can take it with you anywhere and is designed for quick and easy setup. Please read all documentation prior to using this product. The documentation will assist you in obtaining the best equipment performance.
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” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric to persons.
Important Safety Instruction Notes: IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 1. Read these instructions. 2. DANGER: Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or 2. Keep these instructions. defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user service-able 3. Heed all warnings. parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 4. Follow all instructions.
Table Of Contents Introduction-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Important Safety Instruction ------------------------------------------------------------------------3 Table of Contents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Characteristic Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 Description- Front Panel ---------------------------------------------
Characteristic Features High Quality Audio and Video Compatibility DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, High Resolution CD-RW, JPEG and MP3 discs are MPEG2 decoding format achieves more compatible. than 500 lines of horizontal resolution. On-Screen Display LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen On-screen displays in your choice of Designed with a color LCD screen. English/Spanish/French etc.
Description-Front Panel Front Panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. OPEN button Press to open the disc tray cover. 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. Press twice to go to beginning of the previous track. PAUSE button Press once to pause playback. Remote Sensor IR receiver for remote control operation. PLAY button Press to begin playback.
Description-Right and Left Side Panel 19. LCD Screen 8” TFT LCD Panel 20. Brightness +/- button Press to adjust the brightness level. 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 4. Audio Input/Output Jack Used for connection to an external Adjusting control Used to adjust the headphone and speaker volume. 2.
Remote Control Remote Control 1. INFO button Press for detailed information on the disc. Press the button again to remove information from screen. 5. ENTER button Press to confirm settings. 2. PWR button Press to turn unit ON or OFF. 6. SETUP button Press to access the DVD player’s setup menu. 3. TITLE button Press to display title menu present on the disc. if the items or 7. Number buttons Select numbers by pressing these buttons. 4. Direction buttons Press to select menu items.
Remote Control 8. NEXT SKIP button Press to go to next track /chapter. 9. PREV SKIP button Press to go to beginning of current track/chapter. Press twice to go to beginning of a previous track/chapter. 17. PLAY button Press to start playback. 18. STOP button Press once to stop playback. Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. Press the button twice to stop playback and return to the DVD disc menu. 10.
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”. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to an AC100-240V outlet. If you have difficulty inserting the plug, turn it over and reinsert it. If the DVD Player will not be used for a long time, disconnect the plug from the outlet.
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.
Playback Preparations Preparation Using Of Remote Control Refer to the drawing and remove the Point the remote control towards the main unit when operating. The r/c works best at a distance less than 7m and at empty battery receptacle. an angle of up to 60°to the front of the unit. No obstacles may stand in the way between r/c and infrared sensor. Insert the battery into the receptacle. Make sure the polarity matches the marks inside the component.
Playback Preparations Disc Formats Supported By This Player DISC LOGO DIAMETER PLAYBACK TIME/ PLAYABLE SIDES 133 min (SS-SL) 12cm 242 min (SS-DL) 266 min (SS-SL) 484 min (SS-DL) DVD 41min (SS-SL) 8cm 75min (SS-DL) 82min (DS-SL) 150min (DS-DL) 12cm 74 min 8cm 20min 12cm 600 min CD MP3 The disc maker specifies the operation of some DVD discs. instruction manual with the disc. Please refer to the Care of Discs Cleaning of Discs Do not touch the playing surface of the compact disc.
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. Pre-Operation 1. Connect DVD Player to power. 2. Press the “POWER” switch. 3.
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. If the battery will not be used for a long period of time, first fully charge the battery prior to storage.
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). 2. With one hand on the player to prevent it from moving, push the battery pack on to the player (see Fig.2). 3.
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. This will eventually discharge the battery. Make sure the power is turned OFF before detaching the Battery Pack. 1. Place the player on a soft and smooth surface with the bottom of the unit facing 2.
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. CAUTION 1. Do not use this DVD Player Case as a swing, car seat, or for any other purpose except to hold a DVD payer and accessories. 2. The DVD Player Case is intended for viewing only from the rear seats.
To attach the DVD Player Case to a seat back (Photos 1 & 2): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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 feature. Press ENTER to select the feature. Press play to begin playing the disk.
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. NOTE: This feature is not available on all discs. Press the ENTER button to start playback of a disc. NOTE: Title and Menu are only available for DVD discs.
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. Press the (direction buttons) on the remote control to select a category. All the items in the category will appear on the LCD screen.
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. Dolby Digital Setup Dual Mono The function is used to select from stereo, left only, right only, and mixed mono.
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. Note: For preference setting the unit must be in the stop mode.
Playback Functions Fast Forward & Rewind Press the and 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). Repeat Repeat a Title, Chapter or Track. Press the REP button on the remote control.
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. Then use the number buttons to input the time (hour, minute, second) or title (chapter) number you desire.
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. Press the STOP button to return to the root menu. Press the MENU button to enter the preview menu. Use the direction buttons to select the items you wish to view and then press the ENTER button to confirm and start playback.
Troubleshooting Symptom What To Check • The DVD Player will not play. • • • • • Make sure the AV/GAME switch ON the side of the player is in the AV position for standard play. Make sure a disc is loaded. Make sure the disc isn’t loaded backwards. Disc should be clean and not warped. Player’s region code should be the same as region code of DVD disc. The DVD was exposed to humid conditions. If it has, remove the disc and keep the DVD Player powered up for at least two hours. There is no sound.
Specifications TFT Screen Size 8 inches Laser Wavelength Wavelength: 780/650nm Video System NTSC Frequency Response 20Hz～20KHz Audio Signal-To-Noise Rate ≥ 80 dB Audio Distortion + Noise ≤ -70dB (1KHz) Channel Separation ≥ 70dB (1KHz) Dynamic Range ≥ 80dB (1KHz) Audio Out Analog Audio ±2.5dB 0.2 Out Level: 1.5V±1.0 , Load: 10KΩ O Out Level: 1VP-P±0.
For service, support and warranty information, visit www.polaroidelectronics.com or in 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-0801A to Petters Consumer Brands, LLC.
