Docking Station ADS-2000 User’s Manual 20060623
Table of Contents Important Safety Instruction-------------------------------------------- 3 Accessories----------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Features ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Front View ------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Display Panel----------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Rear Panel & Side Panel---------------------------------------------------- 9 Remote Control -
Important Safety Instruction The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric to persons. 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.
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 anything that blocks ventilation. Install according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
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 subject to change without prior notice.
Features The Docking Station is designed for connecting to a compatible portable DVD player. It features an electrical connection interface that enables the portable DVD to effectively serve as a desktop DVD. It is integrated with connectors for peripheral devices to eliminate complicated connections and save valuable space around the unit. With the Docking Station, you can enjoy the expansion possibilities of desktop DVD with the portability of a portable DVD.
Front View Front Panel Drawing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Power Indicator: in standby mode, it is red; when in operation, it turns green. Remote Sensor: Receives remote control signal for operation. Display panel: Displays the time and status. SOURCE button: Press to shift among DVD, TV, AV1 and AV2 mode. Menu: Press to adjust the Picture standard, including Brightness, Contrast, Color, Language, or Reset all items. 6. ▲CH+/▼CH- button: Press to select items in the setup menu. Press to select channels in TV mode.
Display Panel 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.
Rear Panel & Side Panel Rear Panel Drawing 1. ANT INPUT jack Connects to external antenna to receive the TV program in TV mode 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 jack Connects to external audio signal source 5. VIDEO input jack Connects to external video signal source 6. DC 12V input jack Connects to the AC adapter 7.
Remote Control Preparation Using Of Remote Control Refer to the drawing and take out the Point the remote control towards the main unit when operating. The remote control works best at a distance less than 7m and at an angle of up to 60°to the front of the unit. No obstacles may stand in the way between remote control and infrared sensor. empty battery receptacle. Insert the battery into the receptacle. Make sure the polarity matches the marks inside the component.
Remote Control Remote Control Drawing 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.
Remote Control 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 exit the selection. 7. ENT button Press to confirm selections. 8. MENU button Press to access the menu of current mode. 9. CH +/Press to select channels in TV mode. 10.
Attaching & Detaching Portable DVD player Note: Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Attaching Portable DVD player to Docking Station Follow the steps below to attach the portable DVD player to the Docking Station. It is advised to attach the rechargeable battery to the portable DVD player before this connection. Step1: Center the player on the Docking Station and line up the 4 slots on the bottom of the player with the 4 fixing hooks on the Docking Station.
System Connections • • Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Ensure that you observe the color cord when connecting audio and video cables.
System Connections Connecting to TV Signal Input Source The unit can be connected to a TV antenna to receive TV programs. 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 button on the remote control to switch to TV mode.
System Connections Connecting To the Power Adapter This unit is powered via the switching power adapter (supplied): 1. Connect the AC adapter to jack marked with “DC 12V IN” on the rear panel of the unit. 2. 3. Plug the other end of the power cord to the grounded electrical socket. When not using the unit, turn off the power of the unit first, and then unplug the power supply to prevent malfunctions.
TV Setup Basic Operation Connect the antenna to the antenna jack on the rear 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 the power. Press the TV button on the remote control to shift to TV mode. Press the buttons on the remote control to select the desired channel, or press the number buttons to select your desired channel.
TV Setup 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 LCD setup menu. Press the MENU button to exit the setup. System Use the ►,◄ buttons to select TV system: Secam L/L’, Pal D/K, Pal B/G, Pal I. Channel Use the ►, ◄ buttons to change the channel. You can select from channels 1 to 125.
TV Setup 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 the menu, then press the ► button to enter the Clock menu; press the ◄ button to return to the TV setup menu. Press the MENU button to exit the setup.
TV Setup Power on To set the playback start time of the signal source, use number buttons to input the 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 To set the playback end time of the signal source, use number buttons to input the desired time in sequence of hour, minute. Press the ► ◄ direction buttons to shift between AM and PM.
AV Setup AV Function The docking station has additional AV input and output. When an AV source is connected, press the AV1 or AV2 button on the remote control to enter external AV mode. LCD Setup Press the MENU button once on the remote control to enter LCD setup menu, and screen display as shown: Use the ▼▲ buttons to select the item you want to set. Use the ► ◄ buttons to adjust or select.
AV Setup 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 setup menu. Press the MENU button to exit the setup. Clock Setup Press the MENU button and display the setup menu, press the ► ◄ buttons to select the clock sign, the screen will display as below: Use the ▼▲ buttons to select the item you want to set.
AV Setup Alarm To set the alarm time, use number buttons to input the desired start time in sequence of hour, minute. Press the ► ◄ direction buttons to shift between AM and PM. Press the ENT button to confirm. Clock To set the clock time, use number buttons to input the desired start time in sequence of hour, minute. Press the ► ◄ direction buttons to shift between AM and PM. Press the ENT button to confirm. Note: The function is active as long as the unit is continuously supplied with power.
Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CHECK ITEM z The attached portable DVD player does not work. z z z z There is no TV function. z z There is no picture or picture is unsteady. z z z The remote control does not work. z z z Make sure the Docking Station power is on. Make sure the portable DVD player is properly connected with the Docking Station. If not, attach the DVD player again. (See page12). Make sure the SOURCE mode has been switched to the DVD mode.
Specifications This unit is compatible with all PDM series players 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 SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE For service, support and warranty information visit www.polaroid.com. "Polaroid" and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA.
