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Portable
DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD
Player
Owner’s Manual
DVD1500
1-800-645-4994
Customer Service
Article Nr. 25070PD2580090
128-5930
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - PLEASE READ FIRST 1. Read these instructions. 9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point 2. Keep these instructions. where they exit from the DVD. 3. Head all warnings. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manu- 4. Follow all instructions. facturer. 5. Clean only with a damp cloth. 12. Unplug this DVD during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time. 6. Do not
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WARNING SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL This owner’s manual employs four different symbols to indicate the different types of warning message: indicates a warning or notice regarding product operation. indicates to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions. indicates of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure. The double-square symbol indicates a classification of IEC 417 No.5172, to identify equipment meeting the safety re- quiremen
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - PLEASE READ FIRST LASER EMISSIONS WARNING OUTDOOR USE WARNING This product is fitted with a laser-emitting device. Make To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose sure the device is shut down prior to opening player lid. this product to rain or moisture. Please follow the following precautions when operating. Failure to do so may result in fire, personal injury, or equipment damage. USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE 1. Do not operate controls, make ad
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BATTERY WARNING LASER BEAM WARNING The DVD player uses a NiMH battery pack as an CAUTION - Laser radiation when open and inter- optional item. If handled improperly, this battery pack lock defeated. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. poses a risk of fire or burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose USE AN APPROVED POWER CORD of the battery pack in fire or water. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Replace only with If a power cord was not included with
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CAUTIONS REGARDING DVD PLAYER Do not move the player during playback Do not place objects on top of the player During playback, the disc spins at high speed, so do not Do not place any objects on top of the player. lift or move the player. Doing so may damage the disc. Turn off the power when not using the player When transporting the player Depending on the TV reception conditions, stripes may Be sure to remove the disc and close the lid when trans- appear on the TV screen when the TV is turned
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Doing so may warp the outer case or reduce the perfor- mance or quality of the battery pack. When carrying on planes Heed the airline company’s rules. This product incorporates copyright protection tech- When carrying in hospitals nology that is protected by method claims of cer- Heed the hospital’s rules. tain U.S. Patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection tech- nology must be authorized by Macrovisi
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NTSC/PAL Viewing Area Standards NOTE Copy Guard Protection: This player was configured to meet the When the DVD player audio/video output is plugged into broadcasting standard used in your coun- the A/V input jacks of a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) using the audio/video cables, (red, white and yellow try or area while in the factory. Under nor- RCA jacks) poor picture quality may result (i.e. screen mal conditions, you need not adjust the on TV getting brighter and dimmer) due to Macrovision PA
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[BLANK] DVD1500 PD-258 DVD1500 9
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1 Thank You! We appreciate your purchase of the portable DVD player. This product in- corporates the latest digital audio / video (AV) technologies to give you the ultimate in listening and viewing pleasure. Before use, may we recommend you familiarize yourself with this owner manual. The manual discusses player operation, the use of remote controller, system setup and player mainte- nance. If you are interested in a specific topic(s), please refer to the index on the next page. For quick start
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Table of Contents: 1 Thank You! ................................................................... 10 2 Check Inventory ........................................................... 12 3 Quick Starting Guide.................................................... 14 4 Player Functions .......................................................... 18 5 Player Controls ............................................................ 20 6 Remote Control Buttons .............................................. 36
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2 Check Inventory Items Supplied 2 1. DVD Player - one 2. AC/DC Power Adapter - one Check Inventory 3. Digital Audio Signal Cable - one Before using the DVD player, please 4. AV Signal Cable - one make sure that you received all the following items, in good order, with 5. Power Cord - one your purchase. Some of the following items may not come standard with 6. Wireless Remote Control - one your player or be offered for optional purchase. Please contact your autho- 7. AAA Batteries for Remote Con
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2 Check Inventory Items Supplied (Continued) 9. Rechargeable NiMH Battery 10. Car Power Adapter 11. S-Video Signal Cable 12. Stereo Earphones Optional Item 1. Carrying Bag DVD1500 PD-258 DVD1500 13
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3 Quick Starting Guide 3 Quick Starting Guide If you plan to power this DVD player using batteries, please first refer to page 82 of this manual. 1. Connecting to an External Power Source Connect the power cord (provided with the player) to the side input plug and to a wall outlet. The use of any other power supply device may result in unstable voltage or power spikes that could damage the player. Do not use the provided power cord with any other device. The transformer on the end of the power c
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3 Quick Starting Guide 2. Press the OPEN Button To Open the Protective Cover The cover opens to a maximum 135° only. The player’s liquid crys- tal display (LCD) is located on the cover’s reverse side. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen with sharp objects. Close the cover when the player is not in use. 3. Press the OPEN Button To Open the Internal CD Player Cover. Do not press the OPEN button during player operation. During play, first press the STOP button to cease play and then open the
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3 Quick Starting Guide 4. Inserting a DVD Disc Align the center of the DVD disc with the center hole of the DVD player. Press gently down on the DVD to snap the disc into place. Close the CD player cover. Make sure that the laser-emitting device is never bumped or contaminated by dust, etc. Try to keep the CD player cover closed as much as possible to seal internal components from outside contamination. 5. Slide the Side Power Switch ON At the left side of the unit, position the POWER slide swit
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3 Quick Starting Guide 6. Press the PLAY button on the player face In most cases, the DVD already inserted into the player will begin playing automatically when power is turned on. If you insert a DVD (and close the CD player cover) after turning on the power, the DVD should also begin play automatically. To stop play, press the STOP button. Remember also to turn off player power as well. After pressing the STOP button, unless the power is also disabled, the loaded disc should continue spinning.
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4 Player Functions Multiple DVD Format Compatibility 1 The player can play the following disc formats - DVD, SVCD (Super VCD), VCD, and music CD. The player automatically recognizes the appropriate format so all 4 you need do is put in the disc, sit back, and enjoy. Player Functions Large Active Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen 2 The player comes with an onboard 5.8-inch large format LCD screen. The screen affords high-resolution, low glare, zero radiation emissions, and high clarity. Fur- th
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4 Player Functions Digital Signal Output 4 The player can output in full digital, allowing full enjoyment from DVDs with sur- round sound or DTS when the player is connected into an amplifier with digital decoding capability. The result, 5.1 channel, theater sound, is on par with the best movie theaters. Broad Signal I/O Capabilities 5 Through the AV plug, the player can output to a broad spectrum of devices includ- ing television monitors, amplifiers, tape recorders, and video projectors. Simil
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5 Player Controls (1) Active Liquid Crystal Display 1 This player is equipped with a 5.8-inch, 16:9, non- radiation emitting large screen TFT panel. The dis- play delivers colors that are sharp and vivid. 5 SETUP Button Player Controls (1) 2 While the player is in stop mode, press the SETUP button (below the screen or on the remote control) to bring up and manipulate various user variables on screen. For remote control manipulation, please 1 refer to page 41. Once completed, press SETUP 2 3 once
