8” Portable DVD Player PDM-0824 Operation Manual 20050218 1
Safety Instructions Warning: This indicates that "There is a risk of injury or death". Caution: This indicates that "There is a risk of injury or physical damage". Before operation Warning Read and keep the operation manual. Before using the the product, please carefully read this manual and follow all safety and operation instructions Keep this manual for future reference. Power supply: The power supply must correspond to the standard indicated on the product.
Safety Instructions Do not install the product in a position where it will interfere with the operation of an automotive air bag. The air bag may fail to operate properly or the product could become dislodged by airbag operation, causing an accident and/or injury. Do not expose the product to excessive heat. This could cause the product to start smoking or ignite, or cause electrical shock or other malfunction. Unplug all the equipment before connecting.
Safety Instructions This product has been listed as class 1 laser product. The mark is on the rear panel. The apparatus shall be connected to an AC power outlet with a protective grounded connection. Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. Do not open the top cover while the unit is operating. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. Beware of unit falling or tipping over when moving.
Safety Instructions Caution Notes on discs: Do not play discs that are damaged or warped, including discs with cracks, scratches or parts missing; discs with burrs; poor quality discs. Route all cords so that they do not interfere with driving or with entering or exiting the car. Run the cords so that they do not wrap around the steering wheel, brake pedal, etc. or around your feet. Secure all the cords together. Use the product at the proper volume setting.
Safety Instructions Preservation and Cleaning Warning Do not use any volatile agents such as gasoline or paint thinners to clean the product. Never use any volatile materials to clean the product, because they may damage the surface of the player. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. Store in a proper place Store the product in clean, dry place, avoid direct sunlight and moisture. Caution Unplug the product when not used for a long period of time.
Features High-quality audio and video AV In: External Audio, Video input can be connected to most external AV sources. AV Out: Analog Audio output and video output. Excellent sound: Dolby Digital delivers great sound. Advanced Playing Functions Compatibility: Compatible with DVD, CD and Picture CD disks. On-screen Display: You can choose from English, Spanish or French for the On-screen Display language. Particular Performance: Multi-speed, fast forward, fast backward and slow forward, slow backward.
Accessories Accessories List ITEM NAME QTY Remote Control (with battery) 1 Operation Manual 1 Power Supply Cord with AC Adapter 1 Audio/Video Cable 1 Rechargeable Battery Pack 1 DC Adapter (Car Adapter) 1 Carrying Case 1 NOTE Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to change without prior notice.
Contents Safety Instructions …………………………………………..2 Features …………………………………………...7 Accessories …………………………………………...8 View of Unit …………………………………………..10 View of Side Panels ………………………………….……….12 View of Unit Bottom …………………………………………..13 Revolving LCD Screen …………………………………………..14 Remote Control …………………………………………..15 System Connections …………………………………………..18 Power Supply Preparation …………………………………………..20 Rechargeable Battery …………………………………………..21 Notes on Discs …………………………………………..
View of Unit Front View 1. TFT LCD 2. Speakers 3. MODE button 8” color TFT screen presents high resolution picture. Two speakers output high quality sound. Press to change the brightness, contrast and color level or change the aspect ratio. (See page24) 4. +/- button Press to increase/decrease the level of the selected item. 5. ZOOM button Press to activate the zoom function to zoom in or out the current image.
View of Main Unit 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. SETUP button Press to access the DVD setup menu. MENU button Press to enter to the disc menu TITLE button Press to display the disc title menu if the titles are coded in the disc / , / button / :press the direction buttons to select items. / : press to fast search backward and forward during disc playback. / , / button / : press the direction button to select items. / : press to play the previous track or the next track.
View of Side Panels Right Side View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. VOLUME Control For adjusting the sound level of speakers or headphones. Headphone Jack When headphones are plugged into the unit, the speakers automatically turn off. AUDIO input/output Jack For connecting to an external amplifier or audio source VIDEO input/output Jack For connecting to an external monitor or video source DVD/AV IN Switch Switch to AV IN to input the external AV source; switch to DVD to playback the disc DC 9.
View of Unit Bottom View of the bottom 1. 2. Rechargeable Battery Contacts For connecting the rechargeable battery pack. Docking Jack This portable DVD player is designed with a Docking Jack on the bottom. The Docking Jack is designed for connecting to an optional external Docking Station for expanded functions. The Docking Station features an electrical connection interface that enables the portable DVD to effectively serve as a desktop DVD.
Revolving LCD Screen Revolving Steps The revolving LCD screen is one of the outstanding features about this product. We’d like to suggest you to take the following steps for proper operation. A 1. Open the screen cover to position (A) as shown in the left figure at which the screen is vertical to the operation panel. B 2. Revolving the screen horizontally around it’s axis in the clockwise only. The maximum revolving degree is 180 (position C).
Remote Control 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. PWR button Press to access standby mode or playback mode. INFO button Press to display the detailed information of the disc during playing. Press this button again to exit from the information display. TITLE button Press to display title menu if it exists in the disc. Direction buttons Press to select different options. ENTER button Press to access playback, or confirm your selection SETUP button Press to enter the player’s system setup.
Remote Control 10. SUBT button Press to select different subtitle languages if there are multiple subtitle languages existing in the disc. 11. ANGLE button Press to access various camera angles playback if the DVD disc contains multiple camera angles. 12. A-B Repeat button Press to play a certain selected segment repeatedly. 13. ZOOM button Press to realize various zoom effects. 14. REP button Press to repeat a chapter, a title, a track or the whole disc. 15. MENU button Press to display or cancel the menu.
Battery Installation for Remote Control Installation Steps Follow the steps below to install the battery. Step1: Pull the battery holder out from the remote control in the direction of the arrow. Step 2: Load a new battery properly with the (+) side up. Step3: Insert the battery holder back into the remote control. Battery Property Battery Type: CR2025 3V Battery Life: Approximately 1 year under normal use (at room temperature). Caution 1. 2. 3. 4. 4.
System Connections z z Always ensure that the DVD player, TV and any other electrical equipment to be connected with are switched off and unplugged from the power supply. Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables. Connecting to TV Audio/Video connections Follow the drawings below to connect the DVD player to a TV's Audio/Video inputs with Audio/Video cables. Connecting to Amplifier Refer to your Audio equipment's manual before connection.
System Connections Connecting to External AV Source The player supports an AV signal input function. Use the audio/video cable to connect the unit to an external AV signal source such as a DVD, VCR etc. After connecting, switch the DVD/AV IN to AV IN. NOTE: Noise may occur in speakers when there is an external audio signal input while playing a DVD disc. Unplug the audio cord to clear the noise. Connecting to Headphone Connect headphones to the headphone jack on the right side of the unit.
Power Supply Preparation Using the AC Adapter The player is supplied with an AC adapter for powering the unit and charging the battery. 1. Connect AC adapter to the right side of the DVD player in the jack marked DC 9.5V IN, as shown on the right. 2. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. The power indicator lights red. Note: Turn player's power off before unplugging.
Rechargeable Battery About Rechargeable Battery Pack Your portable DVD player comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery that attaches to the rear of the DVD player. Charge the battery fully before initial use. Charging time is normally about 5 hours. A fully charged battery delivers about 3 hours of use, but playing time varies from disc to disc. If the battery will not be used for a long period of time, fully charge the battery prior to storage.
Rechargeable Battery Attaching the Battery Pack Refer to the following steps for attaching the Battery Pack: 1. Make sure the player is off and the AC or car adapter is disconnected. 2. Place the DVD player on a soft and smooth surface with the bottom of the unit facing up. 3. With one hand on the DVD player to prevent it from moving, take the battery and align the plastic tabs on the battery pack with holes on the player, and push the battery pack into the DVD player. 4.
Rechargeable Battery Detaching the Battery Pack If the DVD Player is not going to be used for long periods of time, the battery pack should first be fully charged and then detached. When the DVD Player is turned OFF, the DVD Player is still consuming some power in STANDBY mode. This will eventually discharge the battery. Make sure the power is turned OFF and the AC or car adapter is disconnected before detaching the Battery Pack. To detach the Battery Pack: 1.
Notes on Discs Compatible Disc Formats DISC LOGO DIAMETER 12cm DVD 8cm PLAYBACK TIME/ PLAYABLE SIDES 133 min (SS-SL) 242 min (SS-DL) 266 min (DS-SL) 484 min (DS-DL) 41 min (SS-SL) 75 min (SS-DL) 82 min (DS-SL) 150 min (DS-DL) 12cm 74 min 8cm 20 min CD 12cm JPEG Operation methods of some DVD discs are specified by the software manufacturer. Please follow the instructions for the disc. Care of Discs Handling Discs When loading or removing discs, do not touch their playing surfaces.
Playback Operation READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR DVD PLAYER FOR THE FIRST TIME. WARNING: Do not play poor-quality discs to avoid damaging the lens. Pre-operation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect the unit to power supply through the provided AC adapter. Switch “POWER ON/OFF” to “ON” on the left panel to turn on the DVD player. The main unit power indicator lights green and screen displays the logo.
Playback Operation DVD Playback Play Pause Stop Zoom button A-B Button Press ENTER button to start playing, or (Direction buttons) or 0-9 buttons to select a Title and Chapter directly. Press ENT button to start playing. Press PAUSE button to pause during playback, then press PLAY button to resume normal playback. Press button to pause during play, then press it again to resume normal play.
Playback Operation DVD Playback (continued) TITLE button MENU button & buttons & buttons SLOW button Press TITLE button during play. The title menu will appear on the screen. Press (direction buttons) to select the title or disc menu item you wish to play, then press ENTER button to confirm your selection. Or press 0-9 buttons to select the item you prefer directly. Press MENU button during play. The root menu will appear on the screen.
Playback Operation DVD Playback (continued) INFO button AUDIO button SUBT button Press INFO button for detailed information about the disc during disc playback. Press it repeatedly to display as follows: Title Remain Chapter Elapsed Title Elapsed Chapter Remain Display Off DVD discs can contain up to 8 audio bit streams. For example: English, Spanish, French etc. To select the audio bit stream you prefer, press AUDIO button during playback.
Playback Operation DVD Playback (continued) Press ANGLE button to play the disc in multi-angle mode. Multi-angle means that a scene is shot from different angles so that the audience can watch from any angle, like the drawings below: ANGLE button If there are multiple angles in a scene, you can use the ANGLE button to select the angle you like to view. Press the ANGLE button repeatedly to view from different angle. NOTE: This function is only available for the DVD discs coded with multi-angle material.
Playback Operation CD Playback When a CD disc is loaded, the player will play it automatically by the default sequence of the disc. You can use , or number buttons to select a certain track to play. Pause STOP/ button & buttons During playback, press PAUSE button to pause the playback, then press PLAY button to resume playback. During playback, press button once to pause the playback, then press it again to resume playback. During playback, press the STOP button once to stop playback.
Playback Operation CD Playback (continued) & buttons GOTO button Press button to play the previous chapter. Press button to play the next chapter. Press GOTO button to select desired disc starting time, track starting time or track. During CD playback, press it repeatedly to display as follows: Disc Go To:--:-- Track Go To:--:-- Select Track:--/N N refers to the total track number of the disc. Use 0-9 buttons on the remote control to select directly.
Playback Operation Picture CD Playback Pre-operation 1. Load a Picture CD in the disc tray. The player will search for the disc automatically. 2.The screen displays the root folder with several subdirectories/subfolders. Use , buttons to select a desired folder. Then press , ENTER, PLAY or button on the remote control or front panel to confirm your selection. 3.The screen enters the selected subfolder to view the files. Use , buttons to select the desired file.
Playback Operation Picture CD Playback (continued) REP button MENU button GOTO button Press REP button to repeat a file, folder in sequence. Press it repeatedly, the display will be as follows: Random Single Repeat One Shuffle Repeat All Repeat Off Shuffle plays files of current folder randomly without obeying the original order. Random plays files of current folder randomly without obeying the original order. After playing the whole folder, play will be stopped automatically.
Playback Operation Picture CD Playback (continued) Picture Rotate While viewing a picture, use direction buttons , , , to rotate the picture.
System Setup You can change the default settings of this unit to customize its performance to your own preferences. Note: Set the system up while play is stopped or there is no disk in the player. To set up your system: 1. Press the SETUP button on the front panel. 2. The setup menu will appear on the screen. It includes General Setup Page, Speaker setup page, Dolby digital setup, Video setup page and Preference page. You can exit the setup menu by pressing the SETUP button again at any time. 3.
System Setup General Setup Page (continued) 2.Angle Mark This item is used to turn the Angle Mark on or off. Press the or button to highlight this item. Press the ENT or to enter the item. Press the or button to choose angle mark on or off. Press the ENT button to confirm your selection. Press the direction to exit this item. 3.OSD Language This item is used to set the OSD (on-screen display) language. Press the or button to highlight this item.
System Setup General Setup Page (continued) 6. Last Memory This item is used to set last memory state. Note: The last memory refers to resume playback from the point that you stopped last time. Press the or button to highlight this item. Press the ENT or to enter the item. The default setting of this item is off. Press the or button to choose on or off. Press the ENT button to confirm your selection. Press the direction button to exit this item.
System Setup Dolby Digital Setup (continued) 1. Dual Mono This item is used to set the channel output mode. Press the or button to highlight this item. Press the ENT or to enter the item. It includes stereo, L-Mono, R-Mono and Mix-Mono, Stereo by default. Press the or button to choose the proper one. Press the ENT button to confirm your selection. Press the direction button to exit this item. 2.
System Setup Video Setup Page (continued) 2. Brightness This item is used to adjust brightness level of the Screen. Press the or button to highlight this item. Press the ENT or to enter the item. Press the or button to adjust to desired level. The default level is 00. Press the ENT button to confirm your selection. 3. Contrast This item is used to adjust contrast level of the Screen. Press the or button to highlight this item. Press the ENT or to enter the item.
System Setup Preference page (continued) 2. Subtitle This item is used to set the subtitle language. Press the or button to highlight this item. Press the ENT or button to enter the item. The available languages are English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Thai, English by default. Press the or button to choose the preferred Language. Press the ENT button to confirm your selection. Press the direction button to exit this item. 3.
Carrying Case INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTACHING YOUR PORTABLE DVD PLAYER CASE IN A VEHICLE Please read and follow these instructions carefully when attaching this case inside your vehicle. For ease of installation, do not place the DVD player into the case until after the case is attached inside the vehicle. CAUTION 1. Do not use this DVD Player Case as a swing, car seat, or for any other purpose except to hold a DVD payer and accessories. 2. The DVD Player Case is intended for viewing only from the rear seats.
Carrying Case To attach the DVD Player Case to a seat back (Photos 1 & 2): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Definitions Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Audio tracks encoded in Dolby Digital can reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels of excellent quality audio. Letterbox screen This refers to a screen on which the playback picture of wide-screen DVDs appears with black bands running along the top and bottom. Pan & Scan screen This refers to a screen on which the playback picture of wide-screen DVDs is cut off at the left and right sides.
Troubleshooting If you suspect there is something wrong with the DVD player, immediately turn the power off. Disconnect the power connector and check that there is no smoke or excessive heat coming from the unit. Never open or try to repair the unit yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. PROBLEM The player cannot play. There is no sound. POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The disc cover may not be closed. Close the disc cover. There may not be a disc in the DVD drive.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM There is no picture. Poor AV performance. POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The LCD may be off or not be in correct video mode. Turn on the LCD and choose the correct video mode. The system connection may be not correct. Connect correctly. The unit may not be in DVD mode. Switch the DVD/AV IN switch to DVD. The disc may be dirty or warped. Clean or change the disc.
Specifications TFT screen size 8 inches Laser Wavelength 780/650 nm Video System NTSC Frequency Response 20Hz～20kHz Audio Signal-to-noise Rate ≥85dB Audio distortion+noise ≤－70dB (1kHz) Channel Separation ≥70dB (1kHz) Dynamic Range ≥80dB (1kHz) ±2.5dB 0.2 Audio Out Analog Audio Out Out Level: 1.5V±1.0 , Load: 10KΩ Video Out Video Out Out Level: 1VP-P±0.1, Load: 75Ω Unbalanced Negative Power AC 100-240V ～ Power Consumption 50/60Hz < 25W Dimensions 195mmX149mmX38.
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 Polaroid Corporation of Waltham, MA USA and licensed for use on the PDM-0824 to Petters Consumer Brands, LLC.
