Polaroid PDV-0713B manual

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    7” Port able DVD Player PDV -0713B Operation Manual - 1 - 20041210[...]

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    - 2 - T able of Content s Important Safety Instructions ............................................................ 3 Precautions with Moisture ................................................................ 5 Function Features ............................................................................ 6 Disc Formats Supported ..................[...]

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    Import ant Safety Instructions The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilater al triangle, is intended to alert the user to t[...]

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    Import ant Safety Instructions - 4 - 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 IMPORT ANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. DANGER: Visible laser radiation when open and interlock fail[...]

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    - 5 - Precautions with Moisture  Under the following circumferences, mo isture may appear on the lens of the product, which is the most sensit ive part of the DVD player . - The DVD player is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place. - A room is heated while the DVD player starts operating, or the DVD is placed by an air-conditioner . - [...]

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    Function Features 1. EXCELLENT SOUND Dolby Digital delivers great sound. 2 . H I G H R E S O L U T I O N Memorizes and continues playing from place stopped. MPEG2 decoding format achieves more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution. 3. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 8. EARPHO NE OUTPUT Supports excessive language caption and parental-lock. 4. CO MP A TIBILIT Y[...]

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    Disc Format s Supported by this Player T he unit can play discs bearing any of the following logos: DISC LOGO DIAMETER PLA YBACK TIME/ PLA Y ABLE SIDES 133 min ( SS-SL ) 242 min ( SS-DL ) 266 min ( DS-SL ) 12cm 484 min ( DS-DL ) 41 min ( SS-SL ) 75 min ( SS-DL ) 82 min (DS-SL) DVD 8cm 150 min (DS-DL) - 7 - 12cm 74 min CD 8cm 20 min [...]

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    Description - Front Panel Front View 1. OPEN Press to open the disc cover . 2. DISC COVER 3.  /  Press to select menu items. During playback, press to search backward. 4. ENTER Press to confirm the items or setting. 5. A-B Press to mark a segment to repeat between A and B . 6.  STOP Press once to stop playback and then press PLA Y/P AU SE [...]

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    15. MODE During playback, press to change the aspect ratio on the screen. 16. ZOOM Press to cycle through zoom function. 17. SPEAKER 18. BRIGHT UP/DOWN 19. COLOR UP/DOWN 20. LCD Description Right View 1. EARPHONE/SPEAKER VOLUME KNOB 2. EARPHONE JACK 3. AUDIO IN/OUT 4. VIDEO IN/OUT 5. A V IN/ OUT SWITCH 6. DC 9.5V IN Left V iew 1. POWER SWITCH - 9 -[...]

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    Connecting to a TV Audio/video co nnections 1. Always ensure that the DVD player , TV and any other electrical equipment you are connecting the DVD player to is switc hed off and unplugged from the power supply . 2. The easiest way to connect the DVD play er to a television is via the supplied Audio/Video connections. Connect the audio/vi deo cable[...]

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    Connecting to an Amplifier The DVD player can be connected to an A V amplifier . Please refer to your Audi o equipment’s manual before connecting. Note: When connecting to an audi o amplifier, set the “D ynamic” to “Off”. - 11 -[...]

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    U s i n g t h e A C a d a p t e r Usage of A dap ter The player is supplied with a switching power adapter . 1. Connect AC adaptor to the side of the DVD pla yer in the slot marked “DC 9.5V IN”. 2. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to a grounded electrical socket. Note: Please turn player ’s power off first and then unplug the power to[...]

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    Using the Battery Pack Using and Charging th e Battery Pack Charge the Battery Pack before using it the first time. Charging time is normally between 4-5 hours. Do not charge the Battery Pack more than 8 hours as it could reduce service life. Normally , the Battery Pack can be charged approximately 300 times. When fully charged, the Battery Pa ck d[...]

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    Using the Battery Pack 3. Charging the Batter y Pack Plug the Power Adapter into the Player’s DC 9.5 V IN Jack (located on Right Side of Player). Plug the other end of the Power Co rd into a household wall Power Outlet. Recommended Rechargi ng and Chargi ng Times Y our new batter y should be fully charged before it is used for the first time. Cha[...]

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    Det aching Battery Pack Det aching Batte ry Pack from the unit: If the player is not going to be used for a long peri od of time, we recommend that you detach the Battery Pack. Even if the unit is powered down , the unit is still consuming some power in ST ANDBY mode. This could lead to over discharging the battery . Make sure the power is turned o[...]

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    Using Headphones Using Headphones while you are in a quiet area: Connecting Headphone Connector into right side of the unit’s Headphone Jack: Quick T ips • Excessive loud usage of headphones could damage your hearing. • T urn d own the V olume before yo u connect the headphones, then raise the volume to suit your level. • Sound from the uni[...]

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    - 17 - Disc Playback Please read these instructions carefully before using your DVD player first ti me. 1. T urn on the pla yer ’s power by switching the POWER sw itch on the side of the player to “ON”. 2. Press OPEN button on front panel to open the disc cover . 3. Load disc with the label facing up to prevent damage to the player or disc. 4[...]

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    - 18 - Disc Playback Previous and Next Press the  button on the control panel, and playback w ill start from the previous track. Press the  button on the control panel, and playback will start from the next track. Fast Forw ard & Rewind Press the  and  buttons to fast forward or rewind. Slow Forwa rd & Rewind Press the SLOW butt[...]

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    - 19 - Disc Playback Picture CD Playback Previewing Contents Of A Folder 1. Open the disc tray , insert the JPEG disc and close the tray . 2. The disc contents are displayed (JPEG may be in a folder). 3. T o preview a picture, use the direction button to move the highlight over a folder entry . The small preview window reveals the contents of a cli[...]

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    - 20 - System Setup GENERAL SET -UP Y ou can change the default settings to customize performance to your own preference. 1. Remove the disc from the DVD drive and press the SETUP button on the control panel, the settings menu will appear . It includes General Setup, Speaker Setup, Dolby Digital Setup, Video Setup and Preference Setup. 2. Press [...]

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    - 21 - System Setup 3. Captions Y ou can choose captions on or off on screen during playback. 4. Screen Saver When activated the screen saver automatically works if there has been no operation for a period of time. Speaker Setup 1. Down Mix Select “L T/RT” in DOWNMIX, then t he player will output mixed audio in a way prescribed by Dolby . Selec[...]

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    - 22 - System Setup Preference Page 1. Audio, Subtitle, Disc Men u This setting allows you to hear or read subtit les of a DVD in your choice of English, S panish or French etc. 2. Parent al Control DVD discs equipped with the child lock function are rated according to their contents and settings vary from disc to disc. Depending on the disc, you c[...]

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    Care of Discs How to hold dis cs When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their playing surfaces. Cleaning Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may affect sound and picture quality . T o clean your discs, use a soft clean cloth to wipe them. If necessary , moisten a soft cloth with diluted neutral detergent to remove heavy dirt or fingerp[...]

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    - 24 - About Rechargeable Battery Y our portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion recharge able battery that attaches to the bottom of the player . 1. Under normal working conditions, the battery can be charged and discharged over 300 times. 2. The properties of the rechargeable battery are: 7.4 V olts, interior lithium ionic electric circuit pr[...]

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    - 25 - Carrying Case INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TT ACHING YOUR PORT ABLE DVD PLA YER CASE IN A VEHICLE Please read and follow these instructions carefully when attaching this case inside your vehicle. For ease of installati on, do not place the DVD pl ayer into the case until after the case is att ached inside the vehicle. CA UTION 1. Do not use this DVD P[...]

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    T o attach the DVD Play er Case to a seat back (Photos 1 & 2): 1. Unzip the main compartment that holds the player; locate the set of rings tucked inside the top edge of the case (A) 2. Locate the 2 straps with hooks on each end 3. Hook one end of each strap to the rings at the top of the case (A) 4. Criss-cross the straps around the front of t[...]

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    T o suspend the DVD Player Case be tween 2 bucket seat s (Photo 3): 1. Unzip the main compartment that holds the player; locate the set of rings tucked inside the top edge of the case (A) 2. Locate the 2 straps with hooks on each end 3. Hook one end of each strap to the rings at the top of the case (A) 4. Wrap each strap around the headrest or seat[...]

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    T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g SYMPTOM WHA T TO CHECK The player c a nnot pl ay . - make sure th e disc cover is close d. - make sure a disc is loaded. - make sure the disc isn’t lo aded upsid e down. - disc should be clean, not dirty or warped. - player ’s region code should be the same as region code of DVD dis c. - has water condensat ion occ[...]

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    S pecifications TFT scre en size 7 inches Laser W avelength Wav elength: 780/650nm Video System NTSC Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20kHz ±2.5dB Audio Signal-to-noise Rate ≥ 85dB Audio distortion + no ise ≤ -70dB ( 1kHz ) Channel Separatio n ≥ 70dB ( 1kHz ) Dynamic Range ≥ 80dB ( 1kHz ) Audio Out Analog Audio Out Out Level: 2V± 0[...]

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    - 30 - 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 Pola roid Corporation of W altham, MA USA a nd licensed for use on the PDV -0713B to Petters Consumer Brands, L LC.[...]