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Portable DVD/VCD/CD Player
Owner’s Manual
PDVDNS
1-800-645-4994
Customer Service
Article Nr. 25070PD2000080
128-5944
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IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS - PLEASE READ FIRST 1. Read these instructions. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manu- facturer. 2. Keep these instructions. 12. Unplug this DVD during lighting storms or when unused for 3. Heed all warnings. long periods of time. 4. Follow all instructions. 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 5. Clean only with a damp cloth. is required when the DVD has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug i
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WARNING SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL This user’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- quirement
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IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS - 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
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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 ON USING THIS 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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the temperature is extremely low or extremely high, such as inside the passenger cabin or trunk in midsummer. Doing so may warp the outer case or reduce the perfor- mance or quality of the battery pack. This product incorporates copyright protection tech- nology that is protected by method claims of cer- When carrying on planes tain U.S. Patents and other intellectual property Heed the airline company’s rules. rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other When carrying in hospitals rights ow
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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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1 Thank You! We appreciate your purchase of the portable DVD player. This product incorporates the latest digital audio / video (AV) technologies to give you the ultimate in listening and viewing pleasure. Before use, may we rec- ommend you familiarize yourself with this user manual. The manual dis- cusses player operation, the use of remote controller, system setup and player maintenance. If you are interested in a specific topic(s), please refer to the index on the next page. For quick start o
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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 ............................................
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2 Check Inventory Standard Bundled Items 2 1. DVD Player - one 2. AC/DC Power Adapter -one Check Inventory 3. Digital Audio Signal Cable - one Before using this player, please make sure that you received all the following items, 4. AV Signal Cable - one in good order, with your purchase. Some of the following items may not come stan- 5. Power Cord - one dard with your player or be offered for optional purchase. Please contact your 6. Wireless Remote Control - one authorized retailer service rega
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2 Check Inventory 9. Car Power Jack Adapter 10. S-Video Signal Cable - one 11. Stereo Earphones Optional Items 1. Carrying Bag 2. Rechargeable NiMH battery PD-200 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 78 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 volt- age 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
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3 Quick Starting Guide 2. Plug in the AV signal wires Plug the AV signal wires into the 3 AV output connectors located on the left-side panel. The red and white output plugs are configured such that the former pro- vides right speaker audio, while the latter provides right speaker audio. The yel- low plug provides video output. 3. Plug AV signal wires into peripheral equipment Next, plug the other end of AV signal wires into your preferred peripheral equip- ment. More often than not, this will b
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3 Quick Starting Guide 4. Opening the Lid Press the EJECT ( ) button to open the player’s lid. Avoid pressing the EJECT button during play. During normal player operation, be sure press STOP before opening the lid. While the lid is open, do not under any circumstances look directly at the laser reader mechanism to avoid accidental damage to your eyes. 5. 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 in
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3 Quick Starting Guide 6. Slide the Side Power Switch On At the left side of the unit, position the POWER slide switch to the ON/OFF posititon. This switch is spring-loaded and will return to the center position after it is re- leased. Positioning the slide switch once again in the same direction will turn power OFF. 7. Press the (Play) Button You are now ready to sit back and enjoy a great DVD experience. To stop play at any time, press the (stop) button. Sliding the power button to ON/OFF wil
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4 Player Functions AV Signal Output 1 4 To ensure the slimmest, lightest design possible, your player does not come equipped with an on board monitor screen. To enjoy the fullest ef- fects of your player, you will need to connect the included AV signal wires Player Functions into a television, amplifier, tape deck, or other AV peripheral equipment. To enjoy audio, however, you need simply to connect up the standard 3.5mm earphones. Multiple DVD Format Compatibility 2 The player can play the foll
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4 Player Functions Digital Signal Output 3 The player can output in full digital, allowing full enjoyment from DVDs with surround 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. Automatic Power Saving Design 4 On battery power, when your player power has been shut off for over 10 seconds. While the power used in this mode is minute, it is still sufficient to keep the play
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5 Player Controls (1) PLAY Button 1 Pressing the PLAY ( ) button will immediately play the disc installed in your player. This button is also available on the remote control. Refer to page 39 5 for relevant instructions. Player Controls (1) PAUSE Button 2 Pressing the PAUSE ( ) button will pause play. If a music CD is paused, the music will temporarily stop. 5 If a video disc is played the screen will temporarily freeze. Pressing the PLAY ( )button will restore the 4 media to normal play. While
