Polaroid Portable DVD Player PDM 0732 User Manual

7” Portable DVD Player  
PDM-0732  
Operation Manual  
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Important Safety  
Instructions  
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 dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well ventilated conditions around  
the product, Do not put product on bed, sofa or anything that blocks ventilation.  
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A  
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug  
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an  
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by  
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,  
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of  
time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has  
been dropped.  
15) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with  
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.  
Note: Do not touch the color TFT LCD screen by hand directly.  
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Important Safety  
Instructions  
CAUTION: USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER  
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION  
EXPOSURE.  
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. Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS  
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
2. DANGER: Visible laser radiation when open and interlock  
failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.  
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user  
serviceable parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
Region code information  
DVD players and discs are coded by region. If the region number described on the DVD  
disc does not correspond to the region number of this product, this product cannot play  
the disc. The region code of this unit is 1.  
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Features  
High-quality audio and video  
AV In: External Audio, Video input can be  
connected to most external AV sources.  
AV Out: Analog Audio output and video  
output.  
Excellent sound: Dolby Digital Decoder  
delivers great sound.  
Advanced Playing Functions  
On-screen Display: You can choose from  
English, Spanish, French, German or  
Italian for On-screen Display language.  
Compatibility: Compatible with DVD,  
CD and Picture CD disks.  
Particular Performance: Multi-speed,  
fast forward, fast backward and slow  
forward, slow backward.  
Search by Time: Search for a certain  
track of a disk by selected time.  
Last Memory Playback: Memorize the  
stopped playback track and continue playing  
disk from this spot on power on status or  
without opening the disc tray cover.  
Special Functions: Supports screen aspect  
ratio changing, zooming in or out pictures,  
multi-language caption, multi-angle.  
Other Special Functions  
High Resolution: MPEG-2 decoding  
format achieves more than 500 lines of  
horizontal resolution.  
Power Adapter Switch: Automatically  
adapts to voltage requirements in U.S and  
other countries.  
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Accessories  
Accessories List  
ITEM  
NAME  
QTY  
Owner’s Manual  
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AC adapter  
1
1
Audio/Video Cable  
Rechargeable battery pack  
DC Adapter (Car Adapter)  
1
1
NOTE  
Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to modification without prior notice due  
to improvements.  
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Contents  
Important Safety Instructions  
Features  
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Accessories  
View of Main Unit  
View of Side Panels  
View of Main Unit Bottom  
System Connections  
Power Supply Preparation  
Rechargeable Battery  
Notes on Discs  
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Playback Operation  
DVD Playback  
CD Playback  
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Picture CD Playback  
System Setup  
Definitions  
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Troubleshooting  
Specifications  
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View of Main Unit  
Front View  
1. TFT LCD  
7” color TFT screen presents high resolution picture.  
2. Speakers  
Two speakers output high quality sound.  
3. TITLE button  
Press to display the disc title menu if the titles are coded in the disc  
4. MENU button  
Press to enter to the disc menu  
5. /,/button  
/:press the direction buttons to select items.  
/: press to fast search backward and forward during disc playback.  
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View of Main Unit  
6. /,/button  
/: press the direction button to select items.  
/: press to play the previous track or the next track.  
7. ENT button  
Press to confirm your selection.  
8. MODE button  
Press to change the aspect ratio or change the brightness, contrast and color level.  
PLAY/PAUSE button  
9.  
Press to start playback or pause the playback.  
10. STOP button  
Press to stop playback. Press the  
11. ZOOM button  
button to resume playback.  
Press to activate the zoom function to zoom in or out the current image.  
12. Main unit Power indicator  
Light turns green when the unit is under operation; turns red in standby mode.  
13. Battery charge indicator  
Light turns red when the battery is in charging; turns green when the battery is fully  
charged.  
14. SETUP button  
Press to access the DVD setup menu.  
15. Remote sensor  
Receive the signal from the remote control for operation. (Remote control not  
included in all models.)  
16. A-B button  
Press to mark a segment to repeat between A and B.  
17. SLOW  
Press to activate slow playback.  
18. +/- button  
Press to increase/decrease the level of the selected item.  
19. Disc Tray Cover  
20. OPEN button  
Press to open disc tray cover.  
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View of Side Panels  
Right Side View  
1. VOLUME Control  
For regulating the sound level of Speakers or Headphones.  
2. Headphone Jack  
When headphones are plugged into the unit, the speakers will automatically turn  
off.  
3. AUDIO input/output Jack  
For connecting to an external amplifier or audio source  
4. VIDEO input/output Jack  
For connecting to an external monitor or video source  
5. DVD/AV IN Switch  
Switch to AV IN to input the external AV source; switch to DVD to playback the disc  
6. DC 9.5V IN Jack  
For connecting to power supply, including Car Adapter.  
Left Side View  
1. POWER ON/OFF Switch  
Switch the power on or off.  
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View of Main Unit Bottom  
View of the bottom  
1. Rechargeable Battery Contacting Point  
For connecting with the rechargeable battery pack.  
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System Connections  
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Always ensure that the DVD player, TV and any other electrical equipment that  
connecting with DVD player is switched off and unplugged from the power supply.  
Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables.  
Connecting to TV  
Audio/Video connections  
Please follow the drawings below to connect the DVD player to TV's Audio/Video inputs  
with Audio/Video cables.  
Connecting to Amplifier  
Please refer to your Audio equipment's manual before connection.  
Please follow the drawings below to connect the DVD player to AV amplifier.  
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System Connections  
Connecting to External AV Source  
The unit supports AV signal input function. Please use the audio/video cable to connect  
the unit to the external AV signal source such as a DVD, VCR etc. after connecting,  
switch the DVD/AV IN to AV IN.  
Note: Noise may occur in speakers when there is an external audio signal input while  
playing a DVD disc. Unplug the audio cable to clear the noise.  
Connecting to Headphone  
Connect the headphone to the headphone jack on the right side of the unit.  
When headphone is connected, the speaker will automatically turn off.  
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Power Supply  
Preparation  
Using of AC Adapter  
The player is supplied with an adapter. Take the following steps to use the adapter.  
1. Connect AC adapter to the right side  
Of the DVD player in the slot marked  
DC 9.5V IN (as the right figure).  
2. Plug the two-prong end of the power  
cord to a grounded electrical socket,  
then the power indicator lights red.  
Note: Please turn player's power off before unplugging.  
Note:In the case of using the adapter, the LCD screen will be lighter than with the  
rechargeable battery.  
Using of Car Adapter  
You can use Car Adapter while in a vehicle, take the following steps to using the car  
adapter.  
Connect the Car Adapter Power Plug to  
the unit's Power Jack and the other end  
to the Vehicle’s 12V accessory/ Cigarette  
Lighter Socket, as shown on the right  
figure.  
Attention  
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Do not operate the unit or view video software while driving a vehicle.  
Place the unit in a proper position for viewing.  
Please detach battery pack when using car adapter as power source.  
We advise you to disconnect the player from the Cigarette Lighter at the instant of  
car start-up.  
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Rechargeable Battery  
About Rechargeable Battery Pack  
Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery that attaches to  
the rear 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. If the battery will not be used for a long period of time, fully  
charge the battery prior to storage.  
Working conditions and precautions of the battery  
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New batteries should be fully charged before initial use.  
Battery should only be used and charged when temperatures are between 32 -  
100F.  
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Never put the battery in fire or water.  
Do not expose the battery to high temperatures or store in hot, sunny places.  
Maintain well-ventilated conditions around the product to avoid overheating. Don’t  
put the product on bed, sofa or anything that may block ventilation to the product.  
Do not short the battery terminals.  
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Do not open the battery.  
Detach the battery after charging is complete. When charging the battery pack, the  
charge light will turn red, when the charging is complete, the light will turn green.  
Detach the battery when not in use.  
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When the battery is weak, “  
” will appear on the LCD screen and about five  
minute later, the player will power OFF automatically.  
Warning: