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    Owner ’ s Manual PDVDNS Portable DVD/VCD/CD Player 1-800-645-4994 Customer Service Article Nr . 25070PD2000080 128-5944[...]

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    2 PD-200 IMPORT ANT SAFETY CONSIDERA TIONS - PLEASE READ FIRST 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Clean only with a damp cloth. 6. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accor- dance with the manufacturer ’s instructions. 7. Do not install near any heat so[...]

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    3 PD-200 indicates a warning or notice regarding product operation. indicates to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions. indicates of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure. W ARNING SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL This user ’s manual employs four dif ferent symbols to indicate [...]

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    4 PD-200 LASER EMISSIONS W ARNING This product is fitted with a laser-emitting device. Make sure the device is shut down prior to opening player lid. Please follow the following precautions when operating. Failure to do so may result in fire, personal injury , or equipment damage. 1. Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or per- form procedure[...]

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    5 PD-200 BA TTER Y W ARNING The DVD player uses a NiMH battery pack as an optional item. If handled improperly , this battery pack poses a risk of fire or burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of the battery pack in fire or water . Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Replace only with a batt[...]

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    6 PD-200 CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PLA YER Do not move the player during playback During playback, the disc spins at high speed, so do not lift or move the player . Doing so may damage the disc. When transporting the player Be sure to remove the disc and close the lid when trans- porting the player . Also slide the power switch to turn off the power ,[...]

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    7 PD-200 the temperature is extremely low or extremely high, such as inside the passenger cabin or trunk in midsummer . Doing so may warp the outer case or reduce the perfor- mance or quality of the battery pack. When carrying on planes Heed the airline company’s rules. When carrying in hospitals Heed the hospital’s rules. “Dolby”, “AC-3?[...]

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    8 PD-200 NTSC/P AL V iewing Area Standards This player was configured to meet the broadcasting standard used in your coun- try or area while in the factory . Under nor- mal conditions, you need not adjust the P AL / NTSC setting. Most of Asia (exclud- ing China) and the Americas use the NTSC broadcasting standard. Europe, Ja- pan, and China / Hong [...]

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    9 PD-200 [BLANK][...]

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    10 PD-200 Thank Y ou! We appreciate your purchase of the portable DVD player . This product incorporates the latest digital audio / video (A V) technologies to give you the ultimate in listening and viewing pleasure. Before use, may we rec- ommend you familiarize yourself with this user manual. The manual dis- cusses player operation, the use of re[...]

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    11 PD-200 T able of Contents 1 Thank Y ou! ........................................................................................... 10 2 Check Inventory ................................................................................... 12 3 Quick Starting Guide ............................................................................ 14 4 Pl[...]

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    12 PD-200 Check Inventory Before using this player , please make sure that you received all the following items, in good order , with your purchase. Some of the following items may not come stan- dard with your player or be offered for optional purchase. Please contact your authorized retailer service regarding any questions. 2 2 Check Inventory St[...]

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    13 PD-200 2 Check Inventory 9. Car Power Jack Adapter 10. S-V ideo Signal Cable - one 1 1. Stereo Earphones Optional Items 1. Carrying Bag 2. Rechargeable NiMH battery[...]

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    14 PD-200 Quick Starting Guide 1. Connecting to an External Power Source Connect the power cord (provided with the player) to the side input plug and to a wall outlet. The use of any other power supply device may result in unstable volt- age or power spikes that could damage the player . Do not use the provided power cord with any other device. The[...]

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    15 PD-200 3 Quick Starting Guide 3. Plug A V signal wires into peripheral equipment Next, plug the other end of A V signal wires into your preferred peripheral equip- ment. More often than not, this will be a television set. Most TVs have input jacks for A V signal wires. As with output plugs, please make sure same colored wires connect to same col[...]

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    16 PD-200 3 Quick Starting Guide Align the center of the DVD disc with the center hole of the DVD player . Press gently down on the DVD to snap the disc into place. Close the CD player cover . Make sure that the laser-emitting device is never bumped or contaminated by dust, etc. T ry to keep the CD player cover closed as much as possible to seal in[...]

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    17 PD-200 3 Quick Starting Guide 6. Slide the Side Power Switch On 7. Press the (Play) Button Y ou are now ready to sit back and enjoy a great DVD experience. T o stop play at any time, press the (stop) button. Sliding the power button to ON/OFF will then shut down the power supply . Finally , return the protective cover to the closed posi- tion. I[...]

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    18 PD-200 Player Functions 4 The player can play the following formats - DVD, SVCD (Super VCD), VCD, and music CD. The player automatically recognizes the appropriate format so all you need do is put in the disc, sit back, and enjoy . T o ensure the slimmest, lightest design possible, your player does not come equipped with an on board monitor scre[...]

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    19 PD-200 The player can output in full digital, allowing full enjoyment from DVDs with surround sound or DTS when the player is connected into an amplifier with digital decoding capability . The result, 5.1 channel, theater sound, is on par with the best movie theaters. On battery power , when your player power has been shut off for over 10 second[...]

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    20 PD-200 Player Controls (1) 1 2 5 5 Player Controls (1) Pressing the PLA Y ( ) button will immediately play the disc installed in your player . This button is also available on the remote control. Refer to page 39 for relevant instructions. P AUSE Button PLA Y Button Pressing the P AUSE ( ) button will pause play . If a music CD is paused, the mu[...]

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    21 PD-200 3 4 5 In case of playing back DVD, VCD or SVCD, press the F AST FORW ARD ( ) or REVERSE ( ) but- ton once to forward or reverse the picture at twice the normal output speed. Press twice to forward / reverse at quadruple normal output speed and three times to forward / reverse at eight times normal out- put speed. There is no need to conti[...]

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    22 PD-200 The vast majority of DVDs are designed to permit users to choose from various chapters or sections. Pressing the MENU button will allow you access to the menu screen containing the choices of avail- able chapters/sections on the DVD. Scroll around the menu using the , , and buttons (see 3 on 1 MENU Button Player Controls (2) 5 Player Cont[...]

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    23 PD-200 5 Player Controls (2) The ENTER button has two functions, namely con- firming selections within setup mode (please refer to page 46, System Setup) and confirming a title selection after pressing the TITLE button and scroll- ing through the choices (please refer to the next sec- tion). The ENTER button is also available on the remote contr[...]

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    24 PD-200 1 2 3 Player Controls (3) 5 Player Controls (3) The disc currently in play is visible through this win- dow . Disc Viewing W indow Y ou can review various player functions displayed on this screen including disc track number , repeat settings, power status, etc. Please refer to page 29 for detailed information on function displays. Play M[...]

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    25 PD-200 This knob is used to control output volume to both the speaker and earphones. T ake care not to have the volume up too high while listening with earphones to protect your hearing and to prevent a distraction to concentration while con- currently performing other tasks. When audio is routed to other devices, the volume control no longer fu[...]

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    26 PD-200 5 Player Controls (5) This player ’ s slim, lightweight profile does not per- mit an onboard monitor . When you want to view video output from your player , you will need to at- tach the standard RCA A V signal wires to a televi- sion, amplifier , tape deck, VCR, or other peripheral device. The A V signal wire is included with your play[...]

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    27 PD-200 The player is supplied with an AC/DC adapter suited for home or long-period use. Plug one end into a power socket and the other into the DC IN power jack for immediate use. This switch turns the player on and off. Pushing the switch once to the left turns the player on. Pushing once again to the left turns power to the player off. T o avo[...]

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    28 PD-200 If you plan to suspend use of the player for a significant period of time, it is recommended that the power cord (or batteries) be removed to prevent unnecessary power drain. A note regarding the automatic power saving Once the player has been stopped for over ap- proximately five minutes, the system will enter “standby” mode and is p[...]

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    29 PD-200 5 Player Controls (7) 1 The player automatically detects the type of disc installed at any given time and will display such on the LCD screen - either DVD, VCD, or CD. If the player is currently in Stop mode, the disc type will flash. 1 The Play Mode LCD Screen is located in the forward sec- tion of the player and is programmed to display[...]

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    30 PD-200 This symbol displays the level of reserves currently remaining in the installed battery . Please refer to 3 Level ........................ Reserve Power 3 ................................ Fully Charged 2 ................................................ 70% 1 ................................................ 30% Flash ......................[...]

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    31 PD-200 Pressing the Q SURROUND key on the remote control will simulate the system’ s normal two chan- nel sound output into a surrounded, spacial sound ef fect. When activated, an “ ON ” will be displayed in this area on the LCD screen. Y ou can fully enjoy the experience of three-dimen- sional sound effect with the earphone or external sp[...]

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    32 PD-200 Remote Control Buttons 6 The remote control included with the player offers conve- nience as well as some special functions only accessible remotely . Therefore, please take care not to lose or dam- age your remote. Also, when you take your player out for a spin, don’t forget to pack the remote as well! T o work the remote control, plea[...]

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    33 PD-200 This switch turns the player on and of f. When player power is off, it is in “standby” mode, awaiting instructions from the remote. Please refer page 28 for power saving tips. 1 2 3 6 Remote Control Buttons 1 POWER Button Pressing the number keys will enter the pressed numbers into the player module. In most cases, such numbers are us[...]

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    34 PD-200 3 2 Pressing the MUTE key will activate your player ’ s mute function. While sound will cease on any played program, normal video images will continue to be broadcast. When the mute key is pressed, a MUTE message will appear in the upper right hand corner of the viewing monitor . T o restore sound, press the MUTE button once again; an U[...]

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    35 PD-200 4 5 6 Remote Control Buttons 1. Random (RND): Songs / segments are played in a computer-selected random order . 2. Programmed (PRG): Songs / segments are played in a pre-set order . This order may be set by repeatedly entering chapter (song, segment) numbers. The LCD display on the player can be double-checked to make sure the proper numb[...]

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    36 PD-200 1 2 3 4 6 Remote Control Buttons TITLE Key Pressing the TITLE key brings up the DVD (and some SVCD) title screen. The majority of DVDs allow title selection and usually will permit selec- tion at the next level down as well (e.g., chapters). Some DVDs also permit you to select language and sound preferences in this screen. Once in the tit[...]

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    37 PD-200 6 Remote Control Buttons MENU Key Pressing on the MENU key will take you to the menu screen of a DVD. In this menu, based on different disc designs, you can choose titles / chapters and/or perform certain setting operations (e.g., language settings). Not all DVDs offer the same functions. What is available on any one disc depends upon the[...]

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    38 PD-200 1 2 Directional Keys These four directional keys permit you to scroll through options in order to make selections. Please refer to page 46 for a more thorough discus- sion of scrolling operation. These keys are also necessary to make program play selections once you are in the MENU screen of a DVD or VCD. Furthermore, pressing the ON SCRE[...]

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    39 PD-200 6 Remote Control Buttons STOP Key Pressing the ST OP ( ) key will cause play to cease immediately and re- turns to power-on welcome screen, although the disc will continue spin- ning at normal speed and draw the same amount of power . Please refer to page 21 for corresponding buttons on the player . PLA Y Key Press the PLA Y ( ) key to pl[...]

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    40 PD-200 6 Remote Control Buttons Please note, you may use the SHIFT key in conjunction with these two buttons to provide additional feature functions. Please refer to the following sections for further instructions. This key should be used in conjunction with either the or keys. SHIFT + (Zoom-in) After pressing the SHIFT key , press the key once [...]

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    41 PD-200 6 Remote Control Buttons 9x screen image The default zoom screen is the center sector (number 5). T o cancel the zoom function, press the SHIFT key and then the key . SHIFT + (Slow Motion) Press the SHIFT key , then the key to switch the player into slow motion mode. Press once for 1/2 speed and twice for 1/4 speed play . This function is[...]

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    42 PD-200 PREV / NEXT Key Pressing the PREV ( ) or NEXT ( ) keys will cause a CD to skip to the song immediately after (or previous) the current. On a DVD or VCD, the player will skip to the immediately following (or preceding) chapter . The above icon will appear on the TV screen when you press the MARK key . This command sets the start position f[...]

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    43 PD-200 6 Remote Control Buttons Q SURROUND Key Y ou can obtain a 3-dimensioal, spacial sound effect by using the virtual surround simulator (Q Surround) employed in this player , when external speakers are con- nected to the player , you can enjoy full surround sound at home. The Q SUR- ROUND function will take ef fect on DVDs, SVCDs and music C[...]

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    44 PD-200 6 Remote Control Buttons The above icon will appear on the TV screen when you press this key . Most DVDs have the option to view subtitled script. If a DVD of fers this option, click on this key and scroll using or keys to select the language of choice (e.g., English, German). There is no “standard” set of language options with some D[...]

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    45 PD-200 6 Remote Control Buttons AUDIO SELECT Key The AUDIO SELECT key is used to select the language in which the disc is broadcast, if different language options of the disc are available. This function is only available in DVD and VCD. Once the AUDIO SELECT key is pressed, an overhead icon will appear on the remote TV screen, showing current l[...]

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    46 PD-200 System Setup When the player is stopped or no disc was inserted, press the SETUP key on the player or remote will bring up the System Setup menu. In the setup menu, many player function defaults could be defined, such as broadcast language, rating level, password and many others. The system setting can be seen on the TV con- nected to the[...]

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    47 PD-200 ENTER 1 GUIDE MESSAGE: [ON / OFF] Scroll or to the Guide Message option, press ENTER and select whether your preference is to have this option on or of f. When finished press RETURN on the player or remote control to return to the immediately preceding menu level. Press SETUP to extricate yourself from the setup menu alto- gether . ALL AL[...]

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    48 PD-200 If your selected audio language is not available for the disc currently played, the player will automatically pro- vide audio in the disc’ s default language. DVD The second of the six sections in the Setup Menu is en- titled DISC LANGUAGES . Use the up or down cursor to scroll to this section and press ENTER to enter this screen. Selec[...]

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    49 PD-200 2 SUBTITLE LANGUAGE: Scroll up or down to the Subtitle Language selec- tion, then press ENTER . Selecting Français, En- glish, or Auto will place subtitles in that language when playing a disc with that subtitled language. Y ou can also enter a language code to make that language the subtitle language default choice. Once set, please pre[...]

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    50 PD-200 DIGIT AL OUTPUT : [BITSTREAM / 2CH, 48KHz, 16BIT PCM] Scroll up or down to the Disk Menu selection, then press EN- TER to choose the digital output from the player . If you have an external Dolby AC-3 digital decoder , you can select BITSTREAM . This option supports 5.1 channel surround sound ef fects. If the 2CH, 48KHz, 16BIT PCM option [...]

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    51 PD-200 7 System Setup (III) - Digital Output [BLANK][...]

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    52 PD-200 The fourth of the six sections in the setup menu is entitled TV ASPECT . Within this menu you have the option to select a 4:3 traditional screen format or 16:9 wide-screen format. The player uses 16:9 as default. Use the up or down cursor to scroll to this section and press ENTER to enter this setup screen. TV Aspect 7 System Setup (IV) -[...]

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    53 PD-200 1 (WIDE TV - 16:9) Scroll up or down to the Disk Menu selection, then press ENTER to choose the display screen format. The WIDE TV 16:9 selection delivers a screen pic- ture of a ratio 16 units wide and 9 units high. If you output to a television with a wide-screen format display , you should choose the 16:9 option. Once set, please press[...]

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    54 PD-200 The fifth of the six sections in the Setup Menu is entitled RA T- INGS . As some DVD program was not designed for all to view , a rating system was established to provide limited viewing stan- dards. A typical DVD rating system is incorporated with eight level of limitations, when a DVD is attempted to be played that is rated higher than [...]

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    55 PD-200 LEVEL 8 NO LIMIT (FOR ADUL T) Scroll up or down to this selection, then press ENTER to choose. In level 8, there is no any restrictions to the viewer and will permit viewing of DVDs of all ratings. LEVEL 7-2 Selecting a value between 2 and 7 will permit the viewing of DVDs rated at or below the set value only . LEVEL 1: Most Restrictive ([...]

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    56 PD-200 VCD Playback Control The last of the six sections in the Setup Menu is entitled PBC which stands for VCD Playback Con- trol. This option could only be activated for VCD version 2.0 discs. T ypically , VCD version 2.0 discs are formatted similarly to DVD discs when manu- factured with a menu selection option. The stan- dard format for VCD [...]

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    57 PD-200 [BLANK] 7 System Setup (VI) - VCD Playback Control[...]

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    58 PD-200 Changing Settings During Play (Part I - for DVD) Different from system settings, you have the option of changing play / language settings for the current disc in play . Pressing the ON SCREEN DISPLA Y button on the remote control will bring the title display menu up on screen. Using the direc- tional keys on the remote will help you acces[...]

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    59 PD-200 8 Changing Setting During Play - DVD 3 4 2 1 1 2 01 01 20 20 01 ON 5.1CH 01 10 1 FR OFF 1 ON 1 ON 4 3 25 Title Symbol This field displays the current DVD title code. Press the or keys on the player or remote control to go to this field, then press or to make a se- lection. Press ENTER to confirm and go to an- other selection topic. Chapte[...]

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    60 PD-200 8 01 01 20 20 01 ON 5.1CH 01 10 1 FR OFF 1 ON 1 ON 4 3 25 8 ANGLE Symbol This field displays the current angle selected. Press the or keys on the player or remote con- trol to go to this field, then press or to make a selection. Press ENTER to confirm and go to another selection topic. This function is invalid for DVDs that do not offer t[...]

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    61 PD-200 9 REPEA T Symbol This field displays the current repeat preference for this DVD play . Press the or keys on the player or remote control to select Chapter Repeat (C); (OFF); T itle (or T rack) Repeat (T); Disc Re- peat (D); or Cancel. 10 11 A-B REPEA T Symbol Pressing this key on the remote at two separate times (points) during disc play [...]

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    62 PD-200 Changing Settings While in Play (Part II: for VCD) 3 4 1 2 01 20 20 STEREO 01 1 OFF OFF 8 Changing Setting While in Play - VCD ON 1 ON 4 3 25 2 1 3 4 TRACK Symbol This field displays the current play track. Press the or keys on the player or remote control to go to this field, then press or to make a selection. Press ENTER to confirm and [...]

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    63 PD-200 8 Changing Settings while in Play - VCD 5 VCD Program Broadcast Control Symbol This field displays whether the VCD PBC is en- abled. Press the or keys to enable or disable this function. Please refer to page 56 for further information regarding Program Broadcast Con- trol. 6 7 8 REPEA T Symbol This field displays the current repeat prefer[...]

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    64 PD-200 Changing Settings while in Play (Part III: for CD): 3 1 2 01 15 10 4 RND 2 1 3 TRACK Symbol This field displays the current play track. Press the or keys to skip to a desired track, then press ENTER . Play Time Symbol This field displays the play time of the current CD program in the format [minutes, seconds]. This field can not be altere[...]

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    65 PD-200 5 6 A-B REPEA T Symbol Pressing this key on the remote at two separate times (points) during disc play will cause the disc to repeat play between the two selected points. Pressing the or keys will allow you to close or edit this function. MARK Symbol This key enables the positional memory function. Please refer to page 61 for details rega[...]

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    66 PD-200 Programmed Play 9 The player permits programmed play for music CDs and VCDs. Y ou have the op- tion of programming up to 30 different song tracks to be played in the order you pref- erence. 1. Place the CD or VCD into the player . While in play , or after pressing STOP , press the ON SCREEN DISPLA Y key located on the remote control. The [...]

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    67 PD-200 In the event you wish to cancel programming actions during the programming process, use the or keys to select the “RETURN” field at the bottom of the screen. This will allow you to exit this screen and cancel unsaved changes. When playing a programmed sequence, if the ST OP key is pressed followed by PLA Y , the player will start play[...]

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    68 PD-200 10 10 Connecting Audio / Video (A V) Peripherals Connecting A V Peripherals In keeping with its slim, light design, your player is not equipped with a monitor . T o view or listen to a program, you will need to connect the included A V signal wires to the appropriate output plugs located along the left side of the player , then connect th[...]

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    69 PD-200 10 Connecting Audio / V ideo (A V) Peripherals - (I) Configuration I: A V Signal Output from A V Jack Using the A V signal cables in- cluded with this player or other cables of the same standard you are ready to ex- port to the following types of peripherals: 1. T elevision set with A V input jacks. 2. VCRs (Recording is not permitted) 3.[...]

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    70 PD-200 Certain A V equipment (e.g., high-end televisions and VCRs) include an S-V ideo input port. In this situation, you may use the included, or purchased, 4-pin S-Video sig- nal cable in place of the yellow video cable. Using the S- Video cable should provide superior picture quality . The S-Video cable can be used instead of the yel- low cab[...]

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    71 PD-200 Amplifier , T ape Recorder , etc.. Configuration III: Audio Signal Output from A V Jack Audio output is delivered at stable amplitude and cannot be increased or decreased using the player volume control. Use the input level control on the equipment receiving the signal input to control sound volume. Most input jacks are of the 3.5 or 5 mm[...]

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    72 PD-200 Configuration IV : Digital Audio Signal Output Digital Audio Signal Cable Digital Amplifier or Decoder Digital Input 10 Connecting Audio / Video (A V) Peripherals - (IV) The audio portion of program discs can be output through the player ’ s digital signal output port using the digital signal cable which is come with your player . By di[...]

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    73 PD-200 10 Connecting Audio / Video (A V) Peripherals - IV [BLANK][...]

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    74 PD-200 1 1 Setting the Password and Rating Setting the Password and Rating Most DVDs are rated by an 8-point grading level. The player will not permit a disc to be played if the disc is rated at a number higher than that set. A password must be entered in order to changes the rating level currently set. Once the correct password has been entered[...]

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    75 PD-200 1 1 Setting the Password and Rating 1. T urn player power on. If a disc is already installed in the player , it will auto- matically begin play . Please press the S TOP ( ) button. 2. Once the disc has stopped, press the SETUP button on the player or re- mote control. The menu screen should appear . 3. Press the or keys to move the cursor[...]

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    76 PD-200 1 1 Setting the Password and Rating 8. Press ENTER once again to return to the system select menu. Please note that, at this time, the view rating level is still at number 8. 9. Press ENTER to re-enter the rating level screen. 10. Use the or keys to select your preferred rating level. 1 1. Press ENTER to confirm. At this point a password [...]

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    77 PD-200 1 1 Setting the Password and Rating C. T o enter the “CHANGE RA TING LEVEL” menu, press ENTER over this field. Once in the menu, you can select a new rating level. Press ENTER again to confirm your choice. After returning to the main selection menu, you may notice that the player rating level has already been updated. T o change the r[...]

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    78 PD-200 12 Rechargeable Battery Installation and Use 12 Rechargeable Battery Installation and Use The player could utilizes a set of long-life NiMH batteries for portable power supply . The NiMH battery pack is spe- cially designed for your player , please consult your dealer for purchasing the battery pack. NiMH batteries feature high storage ca[...]

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    79 PD-200 12 Rechargeable Battery Installation and Use During recharge, the light next to the DC power input will light up red. Once fully recharged, the light will turn green. At this point you may remove the wall plug and cease charging. Dur- ing recharge, the batteries will become warm. Y ou can use the battery pack as the power source of the pl[...]

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    80 PD-200 Using and Maintaining your Rechargeable Batteries 1. Please make sure you always use only the AC transformer included with the player to recharge your batteries. 2. Recharge effectiveness will degrade when environmental temperatures drop below 50 o F (10 o C) or exceed 95 o F (35 o C). 3. Please remove battery from the player and store pr[...]

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    81 PD-200 Removing the Battery Pack: 1. First, make sure the player is in “Stop” mode. 2. Flip the player over on its back side and press the set button in the direction indicated by arrow (1). 3. With the set button disabled, slide the battery pack out in the direction indicated by arrow (2). 12 Rechargeable Battery Installation and Use[...]

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    82 PD-200 User Precautions and Simple Maintenance 13 13 User Precautions and Simple Maintenance Please do not store your player in any of the fol- lowing conditions (1) direct sunlight; (2) high tem- perature environment; (3) near any heat source. Similarly , please keep the player out of reach of small children. Storage Vibration The player compen[...]

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    83 PD-200 13 User Precautions and Simple Maintenance Keep the metal contact points on your player clear of dust, grime, and other contaminants. Remove contaminants with a clean cotton swab dabbed with a good electronics-safe solvent. Make sure that cot- ton bits do not become entangled or stuck on con- tact points. Avoid storing your player alongsi[...]

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    84 PD-200 13 Use Precautions and Simple Mainte- nance 13 User Precautions and Simple Maintenance Again, the player is an exceptionally delicate instru- ment and should not be repaired or have parts changed except by authorized service personnel. Please only use the AC power adapter included with your player . Do not use power transformers obtained [...]

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    85 PD-200 Specifications Playing Discs: DVD / SVCD / VCD / CD-DA Dimension Inches (mm): 6.5 (165) (W) x 7.1 (181) (D) x 1.5 (38.5) (H) Weight: Approx. 1 Kg, without battery pack Video T erminal: Composite output RCA x 1, S video output mini DIN Audio T erminal Analog out: T wo channel down mix output, headphone jack (mini type) Digital out: DTS / A[...]

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    AUDIOVOX CORPORA TION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any pa rt thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at t[...]