8” Portable DVD Player
PDV-0800
Operation Manual
20040928
Important Safety Instruction
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, DO NOT expose this
product to rain or moisture.
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol,within an triangle, alerts the user
to “dangerous voltage” which could cause electric shock.
Theexclamationpointwithinatriangleindicatestotheusertoreadimportant
operating and maintenance instructions in the manual.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
NOTES
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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
2. DANGER:Visiblelaserradiationwhenopenandinterlockfailedordefeated.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user service-able
parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
This unit complies with FDA regulation for radiation control of laser
products.
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
twobladesandathirdgroundingprong. Thewidebladeorthethirdprongisprovided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10)Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularlyatplugs,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 the device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatus
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.
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Precautions with Moisture
Under the following circumferences, moisture may appear on the lens of the product,
which is the most sensitive 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 near
an air-conditioner.
• In the hot summer season, the DVD player is moved from an air-conditioned room
to a hot, damp place to be used.
• The DVD player is being operated in a damp place.
If moisture appears on the player, stop operation.
If the player is operated under these conditions, or the disc is loaded, certain interior
components could be damaged. Take disc out, plug power in, switch power button on
the DVD player for two to three hours to dry.
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Function Features
1. EXCELLENT SOUND
Continues playing from place stopped.
8. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Dolby digital delivers great sound.
2. HIGH RESOLUTION
On-screen displays in your choice of
English/Spanish/French.
MPEG2 decoding format achieves more
than 500 lines of horizontal resolution.
3. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
9. AUDIO OUT
Audio output terminal for connection
to audio amplifiers.
Supports multi-angle, extra language
caption.
10. EARPHONE OUTPUT
4. COMPATIBILITY
Convenientforlisteningtomoviesormusic
in private.
PlaysDVD,CD,CD-R,CD-RWandMP3
discs.
11. REVOLVING TFT LCD screen
Adjust the screen for custom viewing
byrevolvingithorizontallyaboutitsaxis,
or lay it flat with the screen facing up.
12. SWITCHING POWER ADAPTER
Automatically adapts to voltage
requirementsintheUSandothercountries
5. PARTICULAR PERFORMANCE
Multi-speed,fastforward,fastbackward,
slow play and step playback, repeat
playback and programming playback.
6. SEARCH BY TIME
Search for a certain time on a disc.
7. LAST MEMORY PLAYBACK
DVD players and discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match
the discs they play. If the codes don’t match, the disc won’t play.
This player’s code is region 1.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected
by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
ownedbyMacrovisionCorporationandotherrightsowners.Useofthiscopyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly
is prohibited.
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Parts Introduction
DVD Player
1. Power switch
14. Bright up/down
2. Disc cover
15. Speaker
3. Open disc tray
4. Remote sensor
5. Direction buttons
6. Prev skip button
Press to skip to previous chapter/track.
7. Next skip button
Press to skip to next chapter/track.
8. OK button
For enjoying high quality stereo music.
16. Rotate button
The picture can be rotated for viewing.
17. TFT Liquid Crystal Display
18. Color up/down
19. Mode button
The display works in two modes: normal
screen (4:3) or wide screen (16:9).
20. TFT LCDScreen can be rotated 180
degreesandfoldedflat(RefertoPage
26 for details).
9. Pause button
10. Stop button
11. Play button
12. Menu button
21. Latch hook
13. Title button
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Parts Introduction
Right Side Panel
1. Volume adjusting knob
Used to adjust the earphone and speaker volume.
2. Earphone jack
HI-FI earphone output, when connecting this jack, speaker volume is turned off.
3. Audio output/input jack
4. Video output/input jack
5. Switch for AV ‘IN’ and AV ‘OUT’
• Switch to IN to set the player for audio and video input mode.
• Switch to OUT to set the player for normal playback mode.
6. Direct current 12V input jack
Left Side Panel
7. Earphone jack
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Remote Control
1. PWR button
5. ENTER button
Press to enter standby mode.
2. INFO button
Press to confirm the items or setting.
6. SETUP button
Press for detailed information on the
disc playing.
PresstoaccesstheDVDplayer’ssetup
menu.
Press repeatedly to remove information
from screen.
7. 0-9 number buttons
Select numbers by pressing these
buttons.
3. TITLE button
Press to display title menu if present
on the disc.
8. ꢀ PREV SKIP button
Presstogotobeginningofcurrenttrack.
Press again quickly to go to beginning
of previous track.
Presstoselectrandomplaywhenplaying
a CD.
4. Direction buttons
Press to select menu items.
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Remote Control
9. ꢁ NEXT SKIP button
Press to go to next chapter.
10. SUBT button
17. STOP button
Pressoncetostopplayback.PressPLAY
button to resume normal playback.
Pressthebuttontwicetostopplayback
completely.
WhenaDVDisplaying, presstoselect
a subtitle language or to turn subtitles
off.
18. PLAY button
11. ANGLE button
Press to begin playback.
19. GOTO button
Press to access various camera angles
(iftheDVDdisccontainsmultiplecamera
angles).
Presstoselectthedesireddiscstarting
time, track or title.
12. A-B button
20. +10 button
Press to mark a segment to repeat
between A and B.
Select numbers greater than 9 by
pressingthe(+10)buttonfirst,andthen
an additional number button.
21. ꢂ FWD SCAN button
Press to search forward.
22. ꢃ REV SCAN button
Press to search backward.
23. SLOW button
13. ZOOM button
Press to cycle through zoom function.
14. REP button
Press to repeat a chapter, track, title,
or all content.
15. MENU button
Press to select the disc menu.
16. PAUSE button
Press to activate slow forward or slow
rewind.
Press to pause playback.
Press PLAY button to resume normal
playback.
24. AUDIO button
Presstoaccessvariousaudiolanguages
(iftheDVDdisccontainsmultipleaudio
languages).
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Connections
Connecting to a TV
Audio/video connections
1. Always ensure that the DVD player, TV and any other electrical equipment you are
connecting the DVD player to is switched off and unplugged from the power supply.
2.TheeasiestwaytoconnecttheDVDplayertoatelevisionisviathesuppliedAudio/Video
connections. Connect the audio/video cable from the DVD playerto the TV’s audio/video
inputs.
Connecting to an Amplifier with Dolby Digital Decoder
The DVD player can be connected to an AV amplifier of Dolby digital decoder via the
Digital Optical output. Please refer to your Audio equipment’s manual before connecting.
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Playback Preparations
Usage of Remote Control
1. Refer to the drawing and remove the empty battery receptacle.
2. Prior to shipping, a separating film was applied to the battery. Remove this film.
3. Press the battery into the receptacle and insert the receptacle into the remote.
4. For best results, aim the remote directly at the player’s receiving windowwithin
the range of 15 feet, and angles of 60 degrees.
5. Under normal use the battery will last for one year.
6. Remove battery if the device is not to be used for a long time during storage
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Playback Preparations
Disc Formats Supported by this Player
The unit can play discs bearing any of the following logos:
PLAYBACK TIME/
PLAYABLE SIDES
DISC LOGO
DIAMETER
133 min (SS-SL)
242 min (SS-DL)
266 min (DS-SL)
484 min (DS-DL)
41 min (SS-SL)
12cm
DVD
75 min (SS-DL)
8cm
82 min (DS-SL)
150 min (DS-DL)
12cm
74 min
CD
8cm
20 min
MP3
12cm
600 min
• The operating method of some DVD discs is specified by the software maker. Please
refer to the instruction manual of the disc.
• TheDVDPlayerwillplaymostrecordable(CD-R)orerasable(CD-RW)CDs,butplayback
ofCD-RorCD-RWdiscscreatedonacomputerrequiresproperformattingandfinalization
of the disc for audio playback. Some computers and/or software programs may not
be capable of creating compatible discs.
About Disc Terms
- Title
Generally, pictures or music compressed on a DVD are divided into several sections,
or “titles”.
- Chapter
The smaller unit of pictures or music in a DVD under the title, usually one title is
comprised of one or more chapters and each of them is numbered for easy searching.
Some discs may not have chapters.
- Track
A segment of picture or music on a CD. Each track is numbered for searching.
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Playback Preparations
Usage of Switching Power Adapter
The player is supplied with a power switching adapter.
1. Connect AC adaptor to the power jack marked “DC 12V IN” on the side of the
DVD player.
2. Connect the rabbit joint end of the AC adaptor to the power cord.
3. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to a grounded electrical socket.
Note: Turn player’s power off first and then unplug the power adaptor to prevent
malfunction.
Pre-operation
1. Connect the power adapter.
2. Lift the main cover up to open the player.
3. Switch “POWER” to the “ON” position.
4. Adjust the volume with the “VOLUME” adjust knob (also adjusts earphone volume).
Loading a disc
1. Press the OPEN button to open the disc cover.
2. Put disc into the tray with the printed side up.
3. Close the disc cover.
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Power Supply
Using and Charging the Battery Pack
Charge the Battery Pack before using it the first time. Charging time is normally 3-4
hours. Do not charge the Battery Pack more than 4 hours as it could reduce service
life. Normally, the Battery Pack can be charged approximately 300 times. When fully
charged, the Battery Pack delivers 3-4 hours of continuous power.
Battery Pack should be fully charged before initial use!
1.Attaching the Battery Pack
Turn the player upside down on a smooth, clean
surface. Direct the battery so that the battery
contactsandthefiveplastictabsarealignedwith
the matching contacts and tab recesses on the
player.
2.Lock the Battery Pack to the Player
With one hand on the player to prevent it from
moving, push the battery pack on to the player
then slide the Battery Pack toward the front of
the Player until you hear it click and lock into
place.
3.Charging the Battery Pack
Plug the Power Adapter into the Player’s DC-IN
12 V Jack (located on Right Side of Player). Plug
theotherendofthePowerCordintoahousehold
wall Power Outlet.
Recommended Recharging and Charging Times
Your new battery should be fully charged before it is used for the first time. Charging
time is normally between 3-4 hours. A fully charged battery delivers 3 to 4 hours of
use. We recommend that you only charge the battery when the battery is down to its
last hour of charge or completely out of power. Unnecessary charging of the Battery
Pack will reduce service life. When the Battery Pack is being charged, the battery indicator
will turn red. After charging is complete, the red light will turn green.
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Detaching Battery Pack
Detaching Battery Pack from the unit:
If the player is not going to be used for a long period of time, we recommend that
you detach the Battery Pack. Even if the unit is powered down, it still consumes some
power in STANDBY mode and will discharge the battery. Make sure the power is turned
off before detaching the Battery Pack. After detaching the battery pack, take care when
handling the unit.
1.Slide and hold in position.
Press the tab towards the front of the unit. Hold
the tab in the up position.
2.Taking off the Battery Pack
Gently slide the Battery Pack toward the back of the
Unit. Carefully lift the Battery Pack from your player.
Using a Car Adapter
Using the Car Adapter while in a vehicle:
ConnecttheCarAdapterPowerPlugintotheunit’sPower
Jack and the other end to the Vehicle Cigarette Lighter
Socket:
Quick Tips
• Do not operate the unit or view video software while driving a vehicle.
• Place the unit in a secure position for viewing.
• Do not leave the battery attached when using car adaptor as power supply.
• Do not play a DVD while using the car adaptor to charge the battery.
Using Headphones
Using Headphones while you are in a quiet area:
ConnectingHeadphoneConnectorintorightsideoftheunit’s
Headphone Jack:
Quick Tips
• Excessive loud usage of headphones could damage your hearing.
• Turn down the Volume before you connect the headphones then raise the volume
to suit your level.
• Sound from the unit’s external speaker will cease when headphones are connected.
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Basic Operation
Please read these instructions carefully before using your DVD player for the first
time.
1. Turn on the player’s power by switching the POWER switch on the side of
the player to “ON”.
2. Press OPEN button on front panel to open the disc cover.
3. Remove the protective lens cover.
4. Load disc with the label facing up to prevent damage to the player or disc.
5. Close the disc cover. The player will automatically search for the disc and when
it finds it, play will begin.
Warning: Do not play poor quality discs to prevent damage to the lens.
Start to Playback
1. Press the PLAY button on the remote control.
2. Press ꢄꢅꢆꢇ(direction button) or the number buttons to select a scene.
3. Press ENTER or PLAY.
Pause
Press the PAUSE button on remote to pause.
Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.
Zoom
Press the ZOOM button on remote to cycle through to different zoom settings.
Normal – 2x – 3x – 4x – 1/2 – 1/3 – 1/4.
While in zoom mode use direction keys to move around to different positions on
the picture.
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Basic Operation
Stop
During playback, press the STOP button on the remote control to stop playing.
Press the PLAY button and the player will play from the point where it stopped.
Mode
During playback, press the mode button on the control panel to change the aspect
ratio on the screen.
Title Menu
1. Press the TITLE button on the remote control during payback. The title menu
will appear on the TFT screen.
2. Press ꢄꢅꢆꢇ(direction button) or the number buttons to select the title or
disc option you wish to play.
3. Press the PLAY button to start playback.
NOTE: Title and Menu are only available for DVD discs.
Previous and Next
1. Press the PREV button on the remote control, and playback will start from the
previous track.
2. Press the NEXT button on the remote control, and playback will start from the
next track.
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System Setup
GENERAL SET-UP
You canchangethedefaultsettingstocustomizeperformancetoyourownpreference.
1. Remove the disc from the DVD drive 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.
2. Press ꢄꢅꢆꢇ (direction buttons) on the remote control to select a category.
3. All the items in the category will appear on the TV screen. Press the ‘OK’ button
to confirm your selection.
Category
1. When you enter a category all the items under this category will appear, and
the items placed in the middle (or highlighted) will be the current set up.
2.Pressꢇ (rightdirectionbutton)ontheremotecontroltoselectthecorrectcategory.
3. Press the direction button to select your preference. The item you select will
be highlighted.
4. Press the ‘OK’ button for confirmation.
5. Press ꢄ(left direction button) to enter the other setup menu.
General Setup
The general setup is shown as follows:
1. TV Display
SelectNORAML/PSwhena4:3TVisconnected.Thisdisplaysthepicturewithmarking
bars above and below the picture.
Select WIDE when a 16:9 wide screen TV is connected.
2. Angle Mark
If the scene was shot from multiple angles, then you can easily change the camera
angle of the scene you are watching.
ON/OFF
With this switched on you will be notified if alternative viewing angles are available.
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System Setup
3. OSD Lang
There are five kinds of different OSD languages for selection.
4. SPDIF Output
This item is used to set the format of digital audio. ‘SPDIF OFF’ turns off the digital
audio; ‘SPDIF/RAW’ outputs the original. For example, if the disc being played is
Dolby Digital, then the digital audio output is also Dolby Digital. Select ‘SPDIF/PCM’
when you connect with a 2 channel digital stereo amplifier.
5. Captions
Switches on screen captions on or off during playback.
6. Screen Saver
When activated, the screen saver automatically starts if there has been no operation
for a period of time.
Speaker Setup
1. Downmix
Select“LT/RT”inDOWNMIX,thentheplayerwilloutputmixedaudioinawayprescribed
by Dolby. Select “Stereo”, then the player will output a stereo signal.
Dolby Digital Setup
1. Dual Mono
The function is used to set the output mode of channel left/right, stereo and mixed
sound.
2. Dynamic
Usethisitemtoadjustlineardynamiccompressionratetogetdifferentsignalcompression
effects.
Video Setup
1. Sharpness
Use this item to adjust sharpness setting.
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System Setup
Video Setup - continued
2. Brightness
Use this item to adjust brightness level.
3. Contrast
Use this item to adjust contrast level.
Preference Page
1. Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu
This setting allows you to hear or read subtitles of a DVD in your choice of English,
Spanish or French.
2. Default Reset
Use this function to reset all the settings.
3. Version
Displays software version information.
NOTE: this menu function is not available while a disc is playing.
Audio
DVD discs contain up to 8 audio bit streams. For Example: English, French etc.
To select the audio bit stream you prefer press the AUDIO button on the remote
control during playback. The DVD player will play the next audio bit stream every
time you press the AUDIO button in succession.
NOTE: This function is only available for discs that several audio bit streams have
been recorded onto.
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Playback Functions
Fast Forward & Rewind
Press the ꢃ and ꢂ buttons to active fast forward or rewind.
Slow Forward & Rewind
Press the SLOW button to slow forward or rewind.
Repeat
1. Repeat a title, chapter or track. Press the REPEAT button on the remote control.
Repeatedly pressing the REPEAT button will display a menu as follows: Chapter,
Title and All.
2. You cantemporarilymarkasectionofaDVDthatyouwouldliketoplayrepeatedly.
You do this by marking the start and the end of the section using the A/B button.
During playback press the A-B button on the remote control at the beginning of
the segment (point A) you wish to play repeatedly. Press the A-B button again
at the end of the segment (point B).
The DVD player will automatically return to point A and repeat playback of the
selected segment. (A-B). To resume normal playback press the A-B button again.
Subtitle
A DVD disc can be recorded with up to 32 subtitles.
Press the SUBTITLE button on the remote control, the mode of subtitles will recycle
as follows: SUBTITLE 1/N: Subtitle 1 appears on the screen. SUBTITLE 2/N: Subtitle
2 appears on the screen.
SUBTITLE N/N: Subtitle N (N is the total number of subtitles that the current disc
contains) appears on the screen. SUBTITLE OFF: No subtitle.
NOTE: This function is available on DVD disc that recorded with multi-subtitles.
Angle
If the scene was recorded from multiple angles, you can easily change the camera
angle of the scene you are watching.
Press the ANGLE button on the remote control during playback. Playback will shift
to another angle. If the disc menu gives the options of angles items, you can switch
angles for viewing by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
NOTE: This function is only available if a disc is recorded with multiple angles.
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Playback Functions
Search by time
You can use the GOTO button to search by time, namely to play from a specific
time. During DVD playback, press the GOTO button once and the screen will display
the title or chapter. Use the number buttons to select any one of them. Press the
GOTO button twice, then you can use number buttons to input the time desired
(hour, minute, second), and the player will play from the inputted time.
NOTE: This function is only available for DVD discs.
Resume Playback
1. Press the STOP button at the location if you wish to interrupt playback. The player
memorizes the location where playback was stopped.
2. Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. The player resumes playback
from the location where you stopped playback. This function does not operate if
the disc is removed.
Press the STOP button twice or open the disc tray, playback will then be stop
and when PLAY button is pressed, the play will begin from the beginning of disc.
Playing an MP3
MP3 is the third audio compression format of international standard MPEG, which
compresses the audio signal at the rate of 12:1. Using MP3 format, one disc can
record more than 600 minutes music, the sound quality is similar to that of CD
discs.
TherearemanydifferentformatsforstoringMP3songs.Usually,oneMP3discincludes
many folders (directories) and every folder includes several files (songs).
In stop status, use the LEFT/RIGHT directional navigation arrows to move cursor
to “PLAY MODE” column, and use the UP/DOWN directional navigation arrows to
select the play mode. Press the LEFT/RIGHT directional navigation arrows to confirm.
Similarly, use the UP/DOWN directional navigation arrows to select the directory you
want and press the OK button to enter it. Press the PLAY button to play the song
you selected. In playing status, you can use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to select
other songs.
• The player can only output stereo signal when playing MP3 discs.
• There is no search by time and slow playback function for MP3 discs.
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Playback Functions
Playing a JPEG
JPEG is a common picture format that requires very little storage per image with a
low loss rate in resolution. Hundreds of pictures can be stored on a disc in this
format. In order to create digital albums from film pictures, have your film
developer make a ”PICTURE CD”, in JPEG format.
OPERATION
1. Normal Playback
Load a JPEG disc in. After reading the disc, OSD will display the menu (the left
side is the main menu and the right side is its submenu). Use the direction buttons
and ENTER button to choose items.
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•
Many discs have other items besides pictures.
Use left/right button to move cursor to playback mode column, use the
up/down button to confirm.
2. Picture Rotation
Pictures can be flipped and rotated while they are displayed. Once another picture
is selected, rotating function will be turned off.
There are four rotational modes available. Use the direction buttons to choose:
▲
▼
W
X
UP
Flip Vertical
DOWN
LEFT
RIGHT
Flip Horizontal
Rotate Counter Clockwise
Rotate Clockwise
3. Zoom of Picture
ZOOM button is used to turn on/off zoom and move function.
When the zoom function is turned on, use the fast forward or reverse scan button
to zoom in and out. Use the direction buttons to pan around on the image. Press
the STOP button to activate preview mode. Press the MENU button to return to
the root menu.
Note: Due to the various ways JPEG discs are made, some images can only be
played normally with no rotate or zooming functions.
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Care of Discs
How to hold discs
Cleaning Care
When loading or removing discs, do not
touch their playing surfaces.
Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. For
stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a mild
detergentsolution;ringwellandwipe.Use
a dry cloth to wipe the disc dry. Do not
use any volatile agents such as benzine
or paint thinner, as they may damage the
surface of the player.
Lens cleaner
Cleaning
Theplayer’spickuplensshouldnotbecome
dirty under normal use. If for some reason
itshouldmalfunctionduetosoiling,contact
yournearestauthorizedservicecenter.Lens
cleaners are commercially available, but
special care should be exercised in their
usesincesomemaycausedamagetothe
lens.
Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may
affect sound and picture quality.
To clean your discs, use a soft clean cloth
to wipethem. If necessary, moisten a soft
cloth with diluted neutral detergent to
remove heavy dirt or fingerprints.
Donotwipeinacirculardirection(Concentric
scratchesinthediscgroovetendtocause
noise.)
Gently wipe from the inside to the outer
edge.
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About Rechargeable Battery
Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion rechargeable 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 Volts, with a capacity of 4200mAh,
interior lithiumionic electric circuit protection for recharge and discharge.
3. If the battery is not used it will discharge gradually within one month.
4. If you don’t plan on using the battery for an extended period of time, discharge the
battery and keep it in a dry and cool place.
5. If the battery loses power during play, stop playing the DVD, otherwise damage may
occur.
6. A fully charged battery is able to play a DVD with the TFT on for about 3 hours.
Note: Playing time varies from disc to disc.
7. Working conditions and precautions:
•
•
New batteries should be fully charged before initial use
Battery should only be used and charged when
temperatures are between 32-95F
•
•
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, avoiding heat. Don’t
put the product on bed, sofa or anything that may block ventilation to the
product.
•
•
•
Don’t use metal to link positive pole to negative.
Do not open the battery.
Do not leave battery attached when using alternative power source such as
car adaptor.
•
•
Never charge the battery for more than 4 hours. Detach battery immediately
after charging is complete.
Detach battery when not in use.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
What To Check
• Make sure the AV IN/OUT switch on the side of the
player unit is in the OUT position for standard play.
• Make sure the disc cover is closed.
• Make sure a disc is loaded.
• Make sure the disc isn’t loaded upside down.
• Disc should be clean, not dirty or warped.
• Player’sregioncodeshouldbethesameasregioncode
of DVD disc.
The player cannot play.
• Haswatercondensationhasoccurred?Ifithas,remove
the disc and keep the player powered up for at least
two hours.
• Make sure system connection is correct.
• Make sure the speakers are turned on.
• Make sure the sound setup of DVD disc is correct.
• Is your disc dirty or warped? Clean or replace disc.
There is no sound.
• Make TV is turned on and in correct video mode.
• Make sure your system connection is correct.
There is no picture.
Poor AV performance.
• Is your disc dirty or warped? Clean or replace disc.
• Make sure the player is not in A-B repeat status.
• Press A-B button to cancel it A-B repeat status.
Is your disc dirty or warped? Clean or replace disc.
Cannotcontinuetoplayandplay
a section repeatedly.
• Make sure there aren’t any obstructions between the
remote control and the player.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote control at the
player.
Theremotecontroldoesnotwork.
• Makesurebatteriesareinsertedcorrectly(checkpolarity).
• Replace weak batteries.
WARNING: Do not touch any metal objects to the battery connectors, as it will put the
battery in standby mode. To get out of standby mode please connect the battery and
portable DVD player to AC or DC power.
Other possibilities:
Staticorotherexternalinterfere maycausetheplayertofunctionabnormally. Inthiscircumstance
unplug the power-supply cord from the outlet and plug it in again to reset the player so that
normal operation can resume. If you are still having problems, disconnect the power and consult
your service center or a qualified technician.
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Specifications
TFT screen size
8 inches
Laser Wavelength
Video System
Wavelength: 780/650nm
NTSC
Frequency Response
Audio Signal-to-noise Rate
Audio distortion + noise
Channel Separation
Dynamic Range
20Hz-20KHz ±2.5dB
85Db
-70dB (1KHz)
70dB (1KHz)
80dB (1KHz)
0.2
Analog Audio Out
Digital Audio Out
Out Level: 2V±
,
Load: 10K
Load: 75
1.0
Audio Out
Video Out
Out Level: 0.5VP-P,
Out Level:1VP-P±0.2, Load:75
Unbalanced Negative
Video Out
Power
AC100-240V～50/60Hz
Power Consumption
Dimension w/o battery
Weight w/o battery
25W
215 mm x 160 mm x 32 mm
0.95 kg or 2.09 lbs.
Compliance with FCC, FDA - cUL listed E209155
DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
unpublished works. © 1992 -1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
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Special Notes On Revolving TFT LCD Screen
The revolving TFT LCD screen is one of the outstanding features about this product.
For proper operation, follow these steps.
1.Openthescreencovertoposition(A)asshown
in left figure so the screen is vertical to the
operation panel.
Pos A
2. The screen rotates horizontally about its axis
intheclockwisedirectiononly. Whenthescreen
is rotated to a maximum angle of 180 degrees
(positionC),thescreenclicksandisnowfacing
backward. To return the screen to the initial
position(A)rotatethescreencounterclockwise.
Pos B
3. You can fold the screen flat from the vertical
position (C) to the operation panel as indicated
in left fig.
Pos C
4. The final position (D) has the screen facing
upward with its back to operation panel. The
screen can be locked into place with the latch
Pos D
hook as shown
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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-0800 to Petters Consumer Brands, LLC.
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