Polaroid ADS-2000 manual

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    Docking Station ADS-2000 User’s Manual 20060623[...]

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    - - 2 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructi on -- ---------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Accessories ---- -------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- -------- -------- --- Features ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Front View ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------[...]

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    - - 3 Import ant Safety Instruction CAUTION 1. The product contains a low-power laser dev ice. In order to ensure the safety of the laser device, do not rem ove any cov er and attempt to repai r the unit. If any service is needed, please contact the distribu tor or i t s au thorized service center. 2. To reduce the risk of electr ic sho ck, do not [...]

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    - - 4 Important Safety Instruction NOTES 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus 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[...]

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    - - 5 Accessories Accessories list ITEM NAME QTY Owner’s Manual 1 Power-supply Cord with AC adapter 1 Audio/Video Cable 1 Remote Control 1 Note: accessories and their parts numbers are subjec t to change w ithout prior notice.[...]

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    - - 6 Features The Docking S tation is designed for connecting to a compatible portable DVD player . It features an electrical connecti on interface that enables the portable DVD to effectively serve as a desktop DVD. It is integrated wi th connectors for per ipheral devices to eliminate complicated connections and save valuable space around the un[...]

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    - 7 - F r o n t V i e w Front Panel Drawing 1. Power Indicator: in standby mode, it is red; when in operation, it turns green. 2. Remote Sensor: Receives remote control signal for operation. 3. Display panel: Displays the time and status. 4. SOURCE button: Press to shift among DVD, TV, AV1 and AV2 mode. 5. Menu: Press to adjust the Picture standard[...]

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    - 8 - D i s p l a y P a n e l Display Panel Drawing 1. DVD status indicator 2. AV status indicator 3. TV status indicator 4. Alarm indicator 5. Hour or character indicators 6. Minute or character indicators 7. PM time indicator 8. AM time indicator[...]

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    - 9 - R e a r P a n e l & S i d e P a n e l Rear Panel Drawing 1. ANT INPUT jack Connects to external antenna to receive the TV program in TV mo de 2. L/R AUDIO OUT jack Output the audio signal to external equipment, such as amplifiers, etc. 3. VIDEO OUT jack Output the video signal to external equipment such as monitors, etc. 4. L/R AUDIO IN j[...]

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    - 10 - R e m o t e C o n t r o l Prep aration Refer to the drawing and take out the empty battery receptacle. Insert the battery into the receptacle. Make sure the polarity matches the marks inside the component. Insert the receptacle into the remote control. Using Of Remote Contro l Point the remote control towards the main unit when operating. Th[...]

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    - 11 - R e m o t e C o n t r o l Remote Control Dra w ing 1. POWER button Press to access to or exit the STANDBY mode. 2. TV button Press to enter TV mode. 3. DVD button Press to enter DVD mode. 4. AV1 button Press to shift to external AV1 input mode. 5. AV2 button Press to shift to external AV2 input mode.[...]

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    - 12 - R e m o t e C o n t r o l 6.  Press to select menu items or settings. Press  buttons to adjust value in the picture setup menu. Press  buttons to select channels forward and backward in TV mode. Or press to adjust the value of time when setting time on the display panel. Press  to enter the selection. Press  to [...]

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    - 13 - Attaching & Detaching Portable DVD pla yer Note: Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Att aching Portable DVD p l ay er to Docking S t ation Follow the steps below to attach the portable DVD player to the Doc king Station. It is advised to attach the rechargeable battery to the portable DVD pla yer be[...]

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    - 14 - System Connections • Do not connect the power cord unt il all other connections have been made. • Ensure that you observe the color cord when connecting audio and video cables. Exp and the Connections The following drawing shows a sample of expanding the connections of a portable DVD player with Docking S tation: After connecting with ex[...]

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    - 15 - System Connections Connecting to TV Signal Input Source The unit can be connected to a TV antenna to receive TV prog rams. Connections should be made as follows: After connecting the antenna, turn on the power of the Docking Station; press the SOURCE button on the front panel or the TV butt on on the remote control to switch to TV mode.[...]

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    - 16 - System Connections Connecting T o the Power Adapter This unit is powered via the swit ching power adapter (supplied): 1. Connect the AC adapter to jack marked with “DC 1 2V IN” on the rear panel of the unit. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord to the g rounded electrical socket. 3. When not using the unit, turn off the po wer of the [...]

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    - 17 - T V S e t u p Basic Operation Connect the antenna to the antenna jack on the re ar panel. After connecting the antenna, connect the power supply cord. If the player is in standby mode, press the POWER button on the front panel to turn on t he power. Press the TV button on the remote control to shift to TV mode. Press the  buttons on th[...]

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    - 18 - T V S e t u p Use the ▼▲ buttons to select the item you want to set. Use the ► ◄ buttons to select the item and enter it. Press the ▼▲ buttons to highlight the TV sign on the top of the menu, then press the ► button to enter the Video setup menu; press the ◄ button to return to the L CD setup menu. Press the MENU button to ex[...]

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    - 19 - T V S e t u p Video Setup Press the MENU button and display the setup menu, press the ► ◄ buttons to select the Video setup sign (the third sign), the screen will display as below: Use the ▼▲ buttons to select, press the ► ◄ buttons to enter the select video mode. Press the ▼▲ buttons to highlight the video sign on the top of[...]

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    - 20 - T V S e t u p Power on T o set the playback start time of the signal source, use number buttons to input t he desired start time in sequence of hour , minute. Press the ► ◄ direction buttons to shift between AM and PM. Press the ENT button to confirm. Power off T o set the playback end time of the signal source, use number buttons to inp[...]

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    - 21 - A V S e t u p A V Function The docking station has additional AV i nput and output. When an AV source is connected, press the AV1 or AV2 button on the remote control to enter e xternal AV mode. LCD Setup Press the MENU button once on the remote co ntrol to enter LCD setup menu, and screen display as shown: Use the ▼▲ buttons to select th[...]

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    - 22 - A V S e t u p Use the ▼▲ buttons to select, press the ► ◄ buttons to enter the select video mode. Press the ▼▲ buttons to highlight the video sign on the top of the menu, then press the ► button to enter the Clock menu; press the ◄ button to return to the LCD setu p menu. Press the MENU button to exit the setup. Clock Setup P[...]

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    - 23 - A V S e t u p Ala rm T o set the alarm time, use number buttons to inpu t the desired start time in sequence of hour , minute. Press the ► ◄ direction buttons to shif t between AM and PM. Press the ENT button to confirm. Clock T o set the clock time, use number buttons to input the d esired st art time in sequence of hour , minute. Press[...]

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    - 24 - T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g SYMPTOM CHECK ITEM The attached portable DVD player does not work. z Make sure the Docking Station power is on. z Make sure the portable DVD player is properly connected with the Docking Station. If not, attach the DVD player again. (See page12). z Make sure the SOURCE mode has been switched to the DVD mode. The[...]

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    - 25 - Specifications This unit is compatible w ith all PDM series pla yers with Docking Jack. Power AC100V~ 240V, 50/60Hz TV Type PAL/SECAM Power Consumption ≤ 30W Dimension 230mm X 221mm x 43mm (W/H/D) Weight About 0.75 kg DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJEC T TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTI CE For service, support and warranty information visit www.po[...]