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7" Portable DVD Player
User’s Manual
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Protron PDS-758LP Portable DVD Player User’s Manual.
© 2005 Protron Digital Corporation. All rights reserved.
Under copyright law, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole
or in part, without the prior written consent of Protron Digital Corporation.
Disclaimer
Protron Digital Corporation has reviewed this manual and provides it only as a
guide to operation. All statements, technical information, and recommendations
in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but
the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they
are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or
warranties concerning the products described.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks
Protron is a registered trademark of Prosonic Group Corporation.
Protron Digital Corporation
2133 S. Green Privado
Ontario, CA 91761
Printed in China
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TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DANGER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND OTHER
INJURIES WHEN HANDLING YOUR PORTABLE DVD PLAYER, PLEASE BE
AWARE OF OF ALL WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED
BELOW.
Never spill any liquid of any kind on the device.
Never insert anything into the device, where objects can
come into contact with high voltage nodes or damage
internal components.
Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Opening or
removing covers exposes high voltage nodes and other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Before cleaning the device, turn it off, unplug it from the
wall, and remove the battery. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Never use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
To prevent overheating and ensure reliable operation, place
the device only in a well ventilated location. Avoid cramped
or inadequately ventilated locations.
Note:
Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your new
portable DVD player.
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Conformity and Compliance
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception (this can be determined by turning
the device off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:
To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, the user should
use the shielded signal cable and power cord supplied with the unit. The FCC
warns that changes or modifications of the unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Warning:
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
Canadian DOC Notice for Class B Computing Devices
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
CE Marking and Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the requirements of related European standards,
which include the following:
•
Emission: EN 55022, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
•
Immunity: EN 50082-1
•
Safety: EN 60950 Low-Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking Your New DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operating the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Turning the Player On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rotating the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Changing the Display Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bringing Up the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Accessing the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Replacing the Remote Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Navigating Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Controlling Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting the Subtitle Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Repeating Chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shuffling Chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Repeating an Arbitrary Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Searching to a Specified Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Marking and Returning to Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing Video CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Navigating Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Controlling Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Repeating Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Shuffling Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Repeating an Arbitrary Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Searching to a Specified Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Marking and Returning to Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing Audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Controlling Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Repeating Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Shuffling Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Repeating an Arbitrary Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Searching to a Specified Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Marking and Returning to Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Playing MP3/WMA CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Controlling Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Navigating the Directory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Repeating Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Shuffling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Displaying Images Stored on Data CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Kodak Picture CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Controlling Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Repeating Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Shuffling Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rotating the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Navigating Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Navigating the Directory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configuring the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
More Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Player in a Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Attaching to a Seatback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting the Player to Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting to a Separate Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting to a Peripheral Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting Other Audio/Video Sources to the DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Disconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Audio/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Congratulations on purchasing your new Protron Portable DVD Player!
With a large 7" screen and over two and a half hours of battery life, your new
player allows you to watch movies on the road, in the air—anywhere. And with
a screen that rotates a full 180°, you can configure the player for many
different viewing positions.
Further, your DVD player can play music and photo CDs so you can listen to
music or browse photo albums wherever you are.
Audio and video outputs allow you to connect your player to a television and/
or stereo system for the highest audio and video quality. A car power adapter
allows you to use your player on the road for as long as you want.
Features
• Large 7" screen—rotates 180°
• Fully compatible with DVD, Audio CD, MP3 CD, Video CD, Kodak Picture
CD, CD-ROM, and CD-R media
• Superlative error correction
• Displays JPEGs stored on data CDs
• 10-bit, 525-line digital video converter
• 24-bit, 96kHz digital audio converters for high fidelity sound
• Dolby Digital surround sound
• Composite video output
• Digital coaxial audio output
• Stereo audio output
• Headphones output
• 4 languages: English, Spanish, French, and German
• 32 DVD subtitle channels supported
• Multi-angle video playback
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Unpacking Your New DVD Player
Before using your new portable DVD player, you should
unpack the contents of the box and check to make sure
everything is present and undamaged.
To unpack the player:
1.
Open the box. Remove the carrying case, which holds
the player and all accessories. Open it and remove the
player.
2.
Remove the plastic bag
enclosing the player, then
open the player and peel the
protective plastic cover from
the screen.
3.
Check to ensure the carrying
case contains the items
indicated below. If any items are missing or damaged, contact the seller
immediately.
DC Power Adapter
Car Power Adapter
Battery
Shoulder Strap
Audio/Video Cable
Remote Control
Earphones
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Unpacking Your New DVD Player
3
4.
Open the disc receptacle by pressing the OPEN button, remove the paper
laser protector, then close the receptacle.
5.
Pull the plastic tab out of the battery slot on
the remote.
6.
Attach the battery to the bottom of the
player: Line up the four tabs on the
battery with the four corresponding slots
on the player, drop the tabs into the slots,
then slide the battery toward the front of
the display.
7.
Connect the power adapter to a wall
socket and the DC IN jack on the rear
of the player. The CHG light on the
front of the player should come on
red, indicating that the battery is
charging.
PULL THIS TAB
SHIFT
TITLE MENU ZOOM SETUP
SUBTITLE AUDIO SEARCH RETURN
ANGLE
CLEAR
A.B.
DC IN
S-VIDEO
AV SELECT
IN
OUT
-
+
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Operating the Player
Turning the Player On and Off
Once a charged battery is attached to the player or the player is attached to a
power outlet with the power adapter, you can turn the player on.
To turn the player on, hold down the ON button on the player for three
seconds or press the POWER button on the remote.
To turn the player off, hold down the OFF button on the player for one second
or press the POWER button on the remote.
CHG
VOL PHONES AV
DC IN
S-VIDEO
AV SELECT
IN
OUT
-
+
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Operating the Player
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Inserting a Disc
The receptacle for DVDs and CDs is located directly beneath the screen.
To insert a disc:
1.
Press the OPEN button to open the receptacle.
2.
Snap the disc onto the spindle in the center.
3.
Close the receptacle cover. The player will begin to play the disc.
Adjusting the Volume
The VOL knob on the right side of the player sets the speaker and headphones
volume. To adjust the volume, swivel the knob in the appropriate direction.
There is also an independent volume control on the remote. Use the VOL + and
VOL – buttons to adjust this volume control.
Using Headphones
To listen to the audio using headphones, plug them into the PHONES jack on
the right side of the player. The speakers will mute when headphones are
plugged in.
Rotating the Display
The display rotates 180°, from facing forward to
facing backward. The red arrow on the player
indicates the direction of rotation.
Note: Never turn the display beyond the limits of
its rotation, as it will break.
Changing the Display Format
The MONITOR button adjusts the display format
and orientation on the player. Press MONITOR
briefly to cycle through the options: 16:9, 4:3, 4:3
upside down, 16:9 upside down, and off. Turn the
display off when playing only audio to extend the
battery life.
Adjusting Color Settings
The MONITOR button can also be used to adjust the display color settings.
To adjust the display color settings:
1.
Press and hold MONITOR for just over one second to bring up the Monitor
Setting menu. Here two settings can be adjusted: Brightness and Color.
2.
Press
and
to select the setting to be adjusted.
3.
Press and to adjust the selected setting.
4.
Press and hold MONITOR for just over one second to exit the menu.
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Operating the Player
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Bringing Up the On-Screen Display
The On-Screen Display (OSD) gives information about the current disc and
playback. To bring up the OSD, press the INFO button.
Accessing the Setup Menu
The Setup menu allows you to configure the operation of the player. You can
change video, audio, and language settings, and control access to mature
programming. See “Configuring the Player” on page 24 for more information.
To access the Setup menu, press the SETUP button.
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Using the Remote Control
The remote control can be used to control every aspect of the display’s
operation and includes more functionality than the controls on the player
itself.
The following is a list of all buttons on the remote and their functions:
Button
Function
Turns the player on and off
Brings up the On-Screen Display (OSD), which shows
currently playback information
Brings up the Play Mode menu, which allows you to
change the playback mode to shuffle and repeat tracks.
The menu items are
• Mode—Sets the playback mode
• Repeat—Sets the repeat mode
Adjusts the audio volume
Pressing SHIFT then VOL + mutes the audio
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Using the Remote Control
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Used to navigate menus and displays
Confirms the current selection or entry
Stops playback. Press twice to completely stop a disc.
Pauses and resumes playback
Reverses the audio/video. Pressing this button cycles
through the fast reverse speeds: ×2, ×4, ×8, and ×20.
Repeatedly pressing SHIFT followed by this button cycles
through the slow reverse speeds: ×1/2, ×1/4, ×1/6, and ×1/7.
Runs the audio/video forward at speeds faster or slower
than normal playback. Pressing this button cycles through
the fast forward speeds: ×2, ×4, ×8, and ×20. Repeatedly
pressing SHIFT followed by this button cycles through the
slow forward speeds: ×1/2, ×1/4, ×1/6, and ×1/7.
Returns to the previous chapter, track, or photo
Skips to the next chapter, track, or photo
Pressing SHIFT followed by this button marks an arbitrary
section to be repeated. Do so once to mark the beginning
of the section, a second time to mark the end of the
section and start repeating, and a third time to stop
repeating and resume normal playback.
Used to enter numbers and navigate directly to a specified
track (CDs), chapter (DVDs), or photo (photo CDs)
Used to access tracks, chapters, or photos numbered 10 or
higher. To use, press repeatedly until the correct decade is
selected, then use the keypad to enter the least significant
digit.
[!!!WHAT DOES “RETURN” DO?]
Button
Function
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Using the Remote Control
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Many buttons on the remote have secondary functions.
Any secondary function is listed above the associated
button.
Pressing SHIFT followed by a button activates the button’s
secondary function.
Pressing SHIFT twice brings up the Setup menu and stops
playback.
Secondary function: Returns to the main menu
Secondary function:
When playing a DVD, returns to the previous menu
When playing a Video CD, turns playback control on and
off. If playback control is on, any menu on the Video CD
will appear upon disc insertion. If playback control is off,
the player will skip the menu and begin playing the video.
Secondary function: Zooms in on the picture
When viewing a DVD or Video CD, pressing this button
repeatedly cycles through three zoom levels.
When viewing a data CD containing images, pressing the
button cycles through five zoom levels.
Secondary function: Cycles through the available subtitle
channels on a DVD
Secondary function:
When playing a DVD, cycles through the available audio
channels
When playing a Video CD, cycles through four audio
formats: stereo, mono (left/right mixed), mono (left), and
mono (right)
Secondary function: Brings up the search display, which
you can use to skip to a specified location. Pressing
SEARCH twice allows you to set and return to bookmarks
on the current disc.
Secondary function:
When playing back a multi-angle DVD, changes the filming
angle
When playing a data CD containing images, rotates the
current image 90° clockwise
Button
Function
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Using the Remote Control
10
Replacing the Remote Battery
The remote requires a CR2025 battery, which is
held in a small enclosure at the bottom of the
remote.
To replace the battery:
1.
Turn the remote over.
2.
Pull the battery enclosure out of the remote.
3.
Remove the old battery and replace it with
the new battery. The positive (+) terminal
should face up.
4.
Slide the enclosure back into the remote.
Secondary function: Clears the current entry (used when
entering numbers, such as in the search display)
Button
Function
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DVDs will play upon insertion. The player can perform all standard DVD
playback and search functions.
The On-Screen Display
The DVD OSD has two modes:
The first mode (press OSD once) shows the current playback time and the time
remaining on the disc.
The second mode (press OSD twice) shows the current playback time, time
remaining, title, chapter, shot angle, audio channel, and subtitle channel.
Navigating Menus
When in a DVD menu, use the arrow controls to navigate.
Press ENTER to select an item.
Press MENU to return to the previous menu.
Controlling Playback
When playing a DVD, use the following keys to navigate:
Press STOP to stop the DVD at the current location.
Press STOP twice to stop the DVD completely.
When the DVD is playing, press PLAY/PAUSE to pause it.
Press PREV to return to the previous chapter.
Press NEXT to skip to the next chapter.
Press FAST REV to fast reverse the DVD. Press FAST FWD to fast forward the
DVD. Repeated presses cycle through the speed options: 2×, 4×, 8×, or 20×.
Press SLOW REV to reverse the video slowly. Press SLOW FWD to play the video
at a slower speed. Repeated presses cycle through the speed options: ×1/2, ×1/4,
×1/6, and ×1/7.
Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal play mode or to start playing the DVD
again when it is stopped or paused.
Press MENU to return to the last DVD menu.
Selecting the Audio Channel
Press AUDIO to cycle through the available audio channels.
01:39:55
00:00:05
DVD
00:00:05
Audio
Subtitle
Off
1/2
1 ChEng
Title 1/4
Chapter6/39
Angle
1/1
01:39:55
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Selecting the Subtitle Channel
Press SUBTITLE to cycle through the available subtitle languages.
Repeating Chapters
You can use the MODE button to repeat chapters.
To repeat chapters:
1.
Press MODE to bring up the Play Mode display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Repeat.
3.
Press ENTER to cycle through the repeat options: the current chapter, the
current title, and off.
Shuffling Chapters
You can use the MODE button to shuffle chapters.
To shuffle chapters:
1.
Press MODE to bring up the Play Mode display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Mode.
3.
Press ENTER to turn shuffle on and off.
Repeating an Arbitrary Section
You can repeat an arbitrary section of video using the A-B button.
To repeat an arbitrary selection:
1.
Press A-B to mark the beginning of the section to be repeated.
2.
Press A-B again the mark the end of the section.
The section will begin repeating and will continue until you press A-B again.
Searching to a Specified Location
You can skip to a specified title and chapter or time using the SEARCH button.
To search to a time or title/chapter:
1.
Press SEARCH once to bring up the Search display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Time, Title, or Chapter.
3.
Enter the desired time, title, or chapter using the keypad on the remote.
4.
Press ENTER to search to the specified location.
To exit the Search display without going to a location, press SEARCH twice more.
Play Mode
Mode
Off
Repeat
Off
Search
Time
_ _:_ _:_ _
Title/Chapter
_ _ _ / _ _ _
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Marking and Returning to Locations
In addition to searching to a location, you can mark and return to up to three
locations on the current DVD using the SEARCH button.
To mark a location:
1.
Press SEARCH twice to bring up the Bookmark display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select an empty slot.
To clear a filled slot, press CLEAR.
3.
Press ENTER to store the current location in the selected slot.
At this point you can exit the Bookmark display by pressing SEARCH again.
To return to a marked location:
1.
Press SEARCH twice to bring up the Bookmark display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select the location you stored earlier.
3.
Press ENTER to return to the selected location.
Bookmark
2
_ _:_ _:_ _
Bookmark
1
_ _:_ _:_ _
Bookmark
3
_ _:_ _:_ _
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Playing Video CDs
Video CDs can contain video or still images, such as photos. Your portable DVD
player will play all standard Video CD formats.
Upon insertion, the player will read and begin to play the CD.
If there is a menu on the CD, it will appear, allowing you to navigate through
the tracks stored on the CD. Otherwise, the player will begin playing the video
back beginning with the first track.
If the CD contains still pictures, the player will display them as a slideshow.
The On-Screen Display
The Video CD OSD has two modes:
The first mode (press OSD once) shows the current playback time and the time
remaining in the current track.
The second mode (press OSD twice) shows the Video CD type, current playback
time, current time remaining, and current track.
Navigating Menus
Press PREV and NEXT to scroll through menu pages.
To view an item, enter its number on the keypad and then press ENTER.
Controlling Playback
Press NEXT to move to the next track or image.
Press PREV to return to the previous track or image.
Press FAST REV to fast reverse the video. Press FAST FWD to fast forward the
video. Repeated presses cycle through the speed options: 2×, 4×, 8×, or 20×.
Press SLOW REV to reverse the video slowly. Press SLOW FWD to play the video
at a slower speed. Repeated presses cycle through the speed options: ×1/2, ×1/4,
×1/6, and ×1/7.
Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause the video or slideshow.
Press STOP once to stop playback.
Press STOP twice to completely stop the disc.
Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal play mode or to start playing the disc
again when it is stopped.
To return to the menu, ensure playback control is on by pressing MENU, then
press PREV repeatedly until you reach the menu.
01:39:55
00:00:05
VCD2.0
00:00:05
Track 1/4
01:39:55
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Repeating Tracks
You can use the MODE button to repeat tracks.
To repeat tracks:
1.
Press MODE to bring up the Play Mode display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Repeat.
3.
Press ENTER to cycle through the repeat options: the current track, all
tracks on the disc, and off.
Shuffling Tracks
You can use the MODE button to shuffle tracks.
To shuffle tracks:
1.
Press MODE to bring up the Play Mode display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Mode.
3.
Press ENTER to turn shuffle on and off.
Note: There is a third option, PBC, that turns playback control on when
selected. The disc’s menu will be available when playback control is
on, and unavailable when it is off.
Repeating an Arbitrary Section
You can repeat an arbitrary section of video using the A-B button.
To repeat an arbitrary selection:
1.
Press A-B to mark the beginning of the section to be repeated.
2.
Press A-B again the mark the end of the section.
The section will begin repeating and will continue until you press A-B again.
Searching to a Specified Location
You can skip to a specified time or track using the SEARCH button.
To search to a time in the current track:
1.
Press SEARCH once to bring up the Track Search display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Time.
3.
Enter the desired time.
4.
Press ENTER to search to the specified location.
Play Mode
Mode
Off
Repeat
Off
Track Search
Time
_ _:_ _:_ _
Track
_ _ _
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To search to an absolute time on the current disc:
1.
Press SEARCH twice to bring up the Disc Search display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Time.
3.
Enter the desired absolute time.
4.
Press ENTER to search to the specified location.
To search to a track:
1.
Press SEARCH to bring up either the Track Search display or the Disc Search
display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Track.
3.
Enter the desired track.
4.
Press ENTER to search to the specified track.
To exit the Search display without going to a location, press SEARCH repeatedly
until the display disappears.
Marking and Returning to Locations
In addition to searching to a location, you can mark and return to up to three
locations on the current disc using the SEARCH button.
To mark a location:
1.
Press SEARCH three times to bring up the Bookmark display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select an empty slot.
To clear a filled slot, press CLEAR.
3.
Press ENTER to store the current location in the selected slot.
At this point you can exit the Bookmark display by pressing SEARCH again.
To return to a marked location:
1.
Press SEARCH three times to bring up the Bookmark display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select the location you stored earlier.
3.
Press ENTER to return to the selected location.
Disc Search
Time
_ _:_ _:_ _
Track
_ _ _
Bookmark
2
_ _:_ _:_ _
Bookmark
1
_ _:_ _:_ _
Bookmark
3
_ _:_ _:_ _
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Playing Audio CDs
Audio CDs will play upon insertion. All standard Audio CD navigation features
are available.
The On-Screen Display
The Audio CD OSD has two modes:
The first mode (press OSD once) shows the current playback time and the time
remaining in the current track.
The second mode (press OSD twice) shows the current playback time, time
remaining, and track.
Controlling Playback
Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause playback.
Press STOP once to stop CD playback at the current location.
Press STOP twice to stop CD playback completely.
Press PREV to return to the previous track.
Press NEXT to skip to the next track.
Press FAST REV to fast reverse the audio. Press FAST FWD to fast forward the
audio. Repeated presses cycle through the speed options: 2×, 4×, 8×, or 20×.
Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal play mode or to start playing the disc
again when it is stopped.
To skip directly to a track, enter the track number on the keypad and then press
ENTER.
Repeating Tracks
You can use the MODE button to repeat tracks.
To repeat tracks:
1.
Press MODE to bring up the Play Mode display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Repeat.
3.
Press ENTER to cycle through the repeat options: the current track, all
tracks on the disc, and off.
01:39:55
00:00:05
CDDA
00:00:05
Track 1/4
00:05:55
Play Mode
Mode
Off
Repeat
Off
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Shuffling Tracks
You can use the MODE button to shuffle tracks.
To shuffle tracks:
1.
Press MODE to bring up the Play Mode display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Mode.
3.
Press ENTER to turn shuffle on and off.
Repeating an Arbitrary Section
You can repeat an arbitrary section of audio using the A-B button.
To repeat an arbitrary selection:
1.
Press A-B to mark the beginning of the section to be repeated.
2.
Press A-B again the mark the end of the section.
The section will begin repeating and will continue until you press A-B again.
Searching to a Specified Location
You can skip to a specified time or track using the SEARCH button.
To search to a time in the current track:
1.
Press SEARCH once to bring up the Track Search display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Time.
3.
Enter the desired time.
4.
Press ENTER to search to the specified location.
To search to an absolute time on the current disc:
1.
Press SEARCH twice to bring up the Disc Search display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Time.
3.
Enter the desired absolute time.
4.
Press ENTER to search to the specified location.
To search to a track:
1.
Press SEARCH to bring up either the Track Search display or the Disc Search
display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Track.
3.
Enter the desired track.
4.
Press ENTER to search to the specified track.
Track Search
Time
_ _:_ _:_ _
Track
_ _ _
Disc Search
Time
_ _:_ _:_ _
Track
_ _ _
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To exit the Search display without going to a location, press SEARCH repeatedly
until the display disappears.
Marking and Returning to Locations
In addition to searching to a location, you can mark and return to up to three
locations on the current disc using the SEARCH button.
To mark a location:
1.
Press SEARCH three times to bring up the Bookmark display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select an empty slot.
To clear a filled slot, press CLEAR.
3.
Press ENTER to store the current location in the selected slot.
At this point you can exit the Bookmark display by pressing SEARCH again.
To return to a marked location:
1.
Press SEARCH three times to bring up the Bookmark display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select the location you stored earlier.
3.
Press ENTER to return to the selected location.
Bookmark
2
_ _:_ _:_ _
Bookmark
1
_ _:_ _:_ _
Bookmark
3
_ _:_ _:_ _
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Playing MP3/WMA CDs
Upon inserting an MP3/WMA CD, the player will begin playing the MP3/WMA
tracks stored on the disc and bring up the directory structure for navigation
and playback.
Controlling Playback
Press STOP to stop CD playback completely.
Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause playback, then again to resume playback.
Press PREV to return to the previous track.
Press NEXT to skip to the next track.
To skip directly to a track, enter the track number on the keypad and then press
ENTER.
Navigating the Directory Structure
The directory structure will display upon insertion of the disc. The display lists
all tracks on the disc. In addition, it shows the current disc type (MP3 or WMA),
track, playback time, artist name, album name, and song name.
Use the arrow controls to scroll through the list, and press ENTER to play back
a track.
Repeating Tracks
You can use the MODE button to repeat tracks.
To repeat tracks:
1.
Press MODE to bring up the Play Mode display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Repeat.
3.
Press ENTER to cycle through the repeat options: the current track, all
tracks on the disc, and off.
MP3
1/12
00:02:35
(Root)
1
2
3
4
5
6
Artist: ARTIST NAME
7
8
9
10
11
12
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
Play Mode
Mode
Off
Repeat
Off
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Shuffling Tracks
You can use the MODE button to shuffle tracks.
To shuffle tracks:
1.
Press MODE to bring up the Play Mode display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Mode.
3.
Press ENTER to turn shuffle on and off.
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Displaying Images Stored on Data CDs
When you insert a data CD, the player will detect and display in a slideshow
any JPEG format images stored on the disc.
The player allows you to program the slideshow order, rotate and flip images,
use transition effects, and repeat images or groups of images.
Kodak Picture CDs
Kodak Picture CDs will behave exactly as any other data CD containing images.
All the same functions and features are available.
The On-Screen Display
The OSD shows the current image number.
Controlling Playback
Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause the slideshow.
Press PREV to return to the previous image.
Press NEXT to skip to the next image.
To jump directly to an image in the current folder, enter the number of the
image on the keypad, then press ENTER.
Press MENU to bring up a thumnail view of all images on the disc.
Press STOP once to stop the slideshow and bring up the directory structure
menu. Press STOP twice to completely stop the disc.
Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume slideshow playback when paused or stopped.
Repeating Images
You can use the MODE button to repeat images.
To repeat images:
1.
Press MODE to bring up the Play Mode display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Repeat.
3.
Press ENTER to cycle through the repeat options: the current image, all
images on the disc, and off.
Shuffling Images
You can use the MODE button to shuffle images.
To repeat chapters:
1.
Press MODE to bring up the Play Mode display.
2.
Use the arrow controls to select Mode.
3.
Press ENTER to turn shuffle on and off.
PictureCD : 119/240
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Rotating the Image
Press ANGLE to rotate the current image by 90°. Successive presses will rotate
the image by 90° each time.
Navigating Menus
Press MENU to bring up the thumbnail view.
Use the PREV and NEXT buttons to scroll through the pages of thumbnails.
Use the arrow controls to navigate through the images on a page, then press
ENTER to display the highlighted image.
Navigating the Directory Structure
Press STOP while the slideshow is playing to bring up the the directory
structure. The display gives a list of the filenames of all images on the disc.
Use the arrow controls to scroll through the list, and press ENTER to display an
image.
PictureCD
1/240
(Root)
1
2
3
4
5
6
File: IMAGE
7
8
9
10
11
12
IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE
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Configuring the Player
The Setup menu allows you to configure the
operation of the player. You can change
video, audio, and language settings, control
access to mature programming, and
configure other general display behavior.
To use the Setup menu:
1.
Press the SETUP button to bring up the
menu.
2.
Once the menu appears, use the and buttons to navigate the sub-
menus listed at the top of the menu.
3.
Press ENTER to enter a sub-menu. (Press
repeatedly to leave a sub-
menu.)
4.
Press
and
to select an item.
5.
Press the ENTER button to cycle through the options available for the item
or to bring up a list of the available options.
6.
If a list of options come up, press
and
to select the desired option and
then press ENTER to select it.
7.
Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.
The following is a description of the contents of the Setup menu and their use.
Language
This menu allows you to change the
language used by the player for menus,
audio, and subtitles. In addition, this menu
allows you to turn the OSD on and off and
reset all settings to factory defaults.
The menu items are as follows:
OSD Menu
Changes the language of the Setup menu and the OSD, which displays
information about the current media and settings. The options are English,
French, German, and Spanish.
Subtitle
Changes the language used for DVD subtitles. The options are English,
French, German, Spanish, Auto, and Off.
Audio
Changes the language used for DVD audio. The options are English,
French, German, and Spanish.
Language Video Audio More Aud Rating
Language Video Audio More Aud Rating
OSD Menu
English
Subtitle
English
Audio
English
DVD Menu
English
OSD
On
Factory Set
Off
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DVD Menu
Changes the language used for DVD menus. The options are English,
French, German, and Spanish.
OSD
Turns the OSD on and off
Factory Set
Resets all options to factory defaults and turns the player off
Video
The Video menu allows you to change display
parameters for the player’s built-in screen, as
well as any external display to which the
player is connected (see “Connecting to a
Separate Display” on page 30).
The menu items are as follows:
TV Format
Selects the format used by the display to which the player is connected:
• 4:3 PS—Pan and scan. This format crops the video image to fill the
entire screen of a 4:3 format display.
• 4:3 LB—Letterbox. This format displays the full image on the screen, but
does not fill the entire screen.
• 16:9—For 16:9 format displays. The image fills the entire screen without
cropping.
TV System
Selects the video format used by the disc being played:
• NTSC—A format used primarily in North and Central America
• PAL—A format used in various parts of the world, including Europe,
Asia, South America, and the Middle East
• Auto—Automatically detects the video format
Brightness
When turned on, increases the brightness of the display
Edges
Controls how the player handles edges in the video. The options are Off,
Sharpen, and Soften.
Language Video Audio More Aud Rating
TV Format
16:9
TV System
NTSC
Brightness
Off
Edges
Off
16:9
4:3 PS
4:3 LB
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Audio
This menu configures the audio formats used
for audio output. Press and to move
between the Analog Out and Digital Out
columns.
Note: The settings in the Analog Out
column cannot be changed.
The menu items are as follows:
AC3
Selects the format used for AC3 audio output. The Digital Out setting can
be set to Raw, PCM, or Off.
DTS
Selects the format used for DTS audio output. The Digital Out setting can
be set to Raw or Off.
MP3/WMA
Selects the format used for MP3 and WMA audio output. The Digital Out
setting can be set to PCM or Off.
Others
Selects the format used for output of other audio formats. The Digital Out
setting can be set to Raw, PCM, or Off.
More Audio
The menu configures other audio
parameters, as listed below:
Prologic
Turns Dolby Prologic on and off
Subwoofer
Turns the subwoofer output on and off
Language Video Audio More Aud Rating
Analog Out
Digital Out
AC3
2 Channel
Raw
DTS
Raw
MP3/WMA
2 Channel
PCM
Others
2 Channel
PCM
Language Video Audio More Aud Rating
Prologic
Auto
Subwoofer
On
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Rating
The Rating menu configures access to mature
content, allowing you to block mature
content with a password.
The menu items are as follows:
Password
Sets the password for parental control.
If the small lock icon is open, the password is not set. To set the password,
enter the desired four-digit combination on the remote keypad and then
press ENTER.
If the lock icon is closed, enter the current password to unlock the mature
content controls.
Rating
Selects the content rating above which a password will be required:
• 1. Kid Safe
• 2. G
• 3. PG
• 4. PG-13
• 5. PG-R
• 6. R
• 7. NC-17
• 8. Adult
Language Video Audio More Aud Rating
Password
_ _ _ _
Rating
8. Adult
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Using the Player in a Vehicle
Your portable DVD player is designed to accommodate usage in a vehicle. A
vehicle power adapter is included to power the player from your vehicle, and
the carrying case can be adapted to attach the player to a seatback.
Connecting Power
To connect the player to the vehicle’s
power supply, attach one end of the
included vehicle power adapter to the
DC IN jack on the player, and the other
end to a cigarette lighter power outlet.
Attaching to a Seatback
There is a holder inside the carrying case
that can be used to attach the player to a
headrest.
To attach the player to a seatback:
1.
Open the player.
2.
Swivel the screen around 180°
and fold it back on the player.
DC 1N
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3.
Detach the case used to hold the player
from the carrying case.
4.
Undo the small elastic straps and slide the
player in so the screen matches up with
the large hole on the front of the case.
5.
Secure the small elastic straps to hold the
player in.
6.
Undo the large elastic straps and wrap
them around the headrest.
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Connecting the Player to Other Devices
You can connect your portable DVD player to an external display for a larger
picture, or to an external audio system for better sound. In addition, you can
connect other video output devices, such as VCRs and camcorders, to the player
and play back their output on the player’s screen.
Connecting to a Separate Display
There are two video outputs on the player: AV and S-VIDEO.
To connect the AV output to a
separate display:
1.
Set the AV SELECT switch on
the rear of the player to OUT.
2.
Connect the yellow connector
on the included video adapter
cable to the composite video
input on the display.
3.
Connect the other end to the
AV jack on the right side of
the player.
To connect the S-VIDEO output to a separate display:
1.
Connect one end of an
S-Video adapter cable
(not included—
available from Protron)
to the S-VIDEO jack on
the rear of the player.
2.
Connect the other end
to the S-Video input on
the display.
To connect the audio output to
the display:
1.
Set the AV SELECT switch on
the rear of the player to OUT.
2.
Attach the red (right) and
white (left) connectors on the
included video adapter cable
to the display’s audio input.
3.
Connect the other end of the
cable to the AV jack on the
player.
VOL PHONES AV
DC IN
S-VIDEO
AV SELECT
IN
OUT
-
+
VOL PHONES AV
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Once the display is connected, select the correct TV Format setting under the
Video sub-menu in the Setup menu (see “Configuring the Player” on page 24).
Connecting to a Peripheral Audio System
There are two outputs that can be used to connect to an external audio system:
analog and digital. If your audio system supports digital audio, use the digital
output, as it will provide better sound quality.
To connect to a digital (S/PDIF)
system:
1.
Use an 1/8"-to-TOSLINK™ or
1/8"-to-coaxial cable to connect
the PHONES output on the player
to a digital audio input on the
audio system.
2.
Once connected, select the
appropriate digital audio format
under the Audio sub-menu in the
Setup menu (see “Configuring the Player” on page 24).
To connect to an analog system:
1.
Set the AV SELECT switch on the
rear of the player to OUT.
2.
Connect the red (right) and white
(left) connectors on the included
video adapter cable to an audio
system input.
3.
Connect the other end of the cable
to the AV jack on the player.
Connecting Other Audio/Video Sources to the DVD Player
You can connect other audio/video sources to the player using the AV jack.
When the player is configured in this fashion, the input video signal will play
back on the screen.
To connect an audio/video source to the player:
1.
Set the AV SELECT switch on the
rear of the player to IN.
2.
Connect the yellow connector on
the included video adapter cable
to a composite video output on
the video source.
3.
Connect the red (right) and white
(left) connectors on the cable to
the audio source.
4.
Connect the other end of the cable
to the AV jack on the player.
AUDIO SYSTEM
INPUT
VOL PHONES AV
AUDIO SYSTEM
INPUT
OL PHONES AV
AUDIO/VIDEO
SOURCE
OUTPUT
VOL PHONES AV
VIDEO
AUDIO
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Using the Battery Pack
The battery life of the included battery pack is more than two and a half hours.
It attaches to the bottom of the player and may be charged while connect to
the player.
Connecting the Battery
To connect the battery to the player, align the
notches on the battery with the holes on the
bottom of the player, push the notches into
the holes, and slide the battery and player
together.
Disconnecting the Battery
To disconnect the battery, hold down the
button on the front of the battery, slide the
battery back, and pull it away from the
player.
Charging the Battery
The battery may be charged while
connected to the player.
To charge the battery, ensure it is
attached to the player properly as
described above, and then attach one
end of the power adapter to the DC IN
jack on the player, and the other end to a
power source.
The CHG light on the front of the player
will shine red when the battery is
charging and will turn green when the
battery is fully charged.
Note: The battery will only charge when the player is turned off.
DC IN
S-VIDEO
AV SELECT
IN
OUT
-
+
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Make sure the power cable from the DC
Power Adapter is firmly inserted into the
socket on the display.
Make sure the power cord from the wall is
connected securely to the DC Power
Adapter and wall outlet.
Power outlet is
off or not
working
If the power outlet is working, the blue
light on the DC Power Adapter will come on
when it is plugged in. If it doesn’t, try
plugging a different device into the outlet
and see if it turns on. If not, check that the
outlet is on or use a different outlet.
Battery is
discharged
Recharge the battery and/or plug in the
player.
Power cord
inserted into
incorrect jack
Ensure the power cord is inserted into the
DC IN jack.
Screen
flashing on
and off
The battery is
low on energy
Plug in the player and/or recharge the
battery.
No picture
Player is in
power saving
mode
Press PLAY to bring the player out of power
saving mode.
Audio/video
direction
switch is set
improperly
Make sure the AV switch on the back of the
player is set correctly:
If playing a disc inserted into the player, set
the switch to OUT.
If playing video from an external source, set
the switch to IN.
Incorrect video
format
selected
Select the correct TV Format in the Setup
menu under Video. See “Video” on
page 25.
No picture on
external
display
No signal
Make sure the proper source is selected on
the external display. If there is still no
picture, check the signal cable(s) and ensure
the player is on and working.
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Make sure the signal cable(s) are firmly
connected.
Radio
interference
Check for any electronic devices nearby that
might be interfering with the video signal
or the player’s operation.
Incorrect video
format
selected
Select the correct TV Format in the Setup
menu under Video. See “Video” on
page 25.
No sound
Audio cable(s)
not securely
connected
Make sure the audio signal cable(s) are
firmly connected.
Headphones
plugged in
Unplug the headphones.
Audio muted
Unmute the audio by pressing the MUTE
button on the remote.
Audio/video
direction
switch is set
improperly
Make sure the AV switch on the back of the
player is set correctly:
If playing a disc inserted into the player, set
the switch to OUT.
If playing video from an external source, set
the switch to IN.
No sound on
external
audio system
Audio output
format set
incorrectly
Select the correct audio output format in
the Setup menu under Audio. See “Audio”
on page 26.
Remote
control not
functioning
Battery
inserted
improperly
Make sure the battery is inserted and
oriented properly.
Battery low on
energy
Replace the battery.
A button is
stuck
Jog any stuck buttons on the remote to
unstick them.
Obstacle
between
remote and
display
Remove the obstacle.
The remote is
too far from
the display
Move closer to the display.
Symptom
Possible
Cause
Resolution
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Note: Further troubleshooting information may be found on the Protron
website at www.protronusa.com.
Support Information
Do not return this product to your retailer until you have performed the
steps laid out in “Unpacking Your New DVD Player” on page 2 and
contacted the customer service center. Merchandise may not be returned
to Protron without a return form authorization.
Before contacting Protron customer service, please record the following
information, which may be found on the bottom of your portable DVD player:
• Model Number
• Serial Number
The Protron customer service center may be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week at the following number:
1-888-257-8899
Display is too
dark or too
bright
Contrast or
brightness too
low or too
high
Adjust the contrast and/or brightness to
desired setting. See “Adjusting Color
Settings” on page 5.
After-image
remains on
screen after
display is
turned off
Inherent LCD
characteristics
This is characteristic of an LCD. The after-
image will disappear after a few minutes.
Distorted
image
Display format
set incorrectly
Check that the correct display format is
selected in the Setup menu.
Red, green,
blue, or
white dots
on screen
Inherent LCD
characteristics
This is characteristic of an LCD and will not
cause a malfunction.
“Wrong disc”
displays upon
disc insertion
Unreadable
disc
Ensure disc is not scratched or dirty. Clean
and re-insert as necessary.
Disc format not
supported
Ensure the disc has a format compatible
with the player (see “Specifications” on
page 36).
Symptom
Possible
Cause
Resolution
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8.2"W × 1.2"H × 7.0"D
Weight
1.7lbs
Playback Formats
DVD, Audio CD, VCD, SVCD, MP3 CD, Kodak
Picture CD, CD-ROM, CD-R
Outputs
1 × composite video/stereo audio (1/8” TRRS)
1 × S-Video (1/8” TRS)
1 × headphone/digital audio (1/8" TRS)
DC Power Adapter
Input:
100–240VAC, 50–60Hz
Output:
12VDC, 1.5A
Power Consumption
Playback:
20W
Recharge: 13W
Standby:
1.9W
Storage Temperature
–20 to 60°C
Operating Temperature
5 to 35°C
Panel Type
Active Matrix TFT LCD
Screen Size
7" widescreen (16:9)
Resolution
480 × 234
Pixel Pitch
0.321mm (H) × 0.37mm (V)
Contrast Ratio
400:1
Brightness
500 cd/m2
Viewing Angle
Vertical:
+60/–40°
Horizontal:
+/–60°
Response Time
Rise:
12ms
Fall:
18ms
Video Resolution
525 lines
Video S/N Ratio
55dB
Audio Frequency
Response
+0.5/–1.0dB, 20Hz–20kHz
Audio Dynamic Range
>85dB at 400Hz
Audio Harmonic
Distortion
<0.01%
Speakers
2 × 10W
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>300 cycles (80% capacity)
Weight
1.1lbs
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Protron warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship under normal use for the period listed at the
bottom of this document.
How to obtain service:
• Call the Protron Customer Support line at 1-888-257-8899. If the issue
cannot be resolved over the phone, a service tag number will be issued
and the product must be returned to Protron, at your expense, for
assessment and repair/replacement. To request warranty repair, you may
also contact us by e-mail at [email protected]. For all other
customer service related inquiries, please email us at
[email protected].
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice with
product name, model and serial #, which provides evidence that the
product is within the warranty period, must accompany the product to
obtain warranty service.
This warranty does not cover:
• Physical or cosmetic damages.
• Damage caused by abuse and/ or neglect.
• Ordinary adjustments as outlined in the owners manual that can be
performed by the customer.
• Damage to equipment not properly connected to the product.
• Any cost incurred in shipping the product for repair.
• Signal reception problems caused by external antenna, cable systems or
interference.
• Incompatibility due to a change in TV/CATV broadcast systems after the
product was sold.
• Batteries.
• Images burnt onto the screen.
• Initial installation and related adjustments.
• Power surge and/or damage by lightning.
• Force majeure or uncontrollable external force damage.
• Product shipped for service with inadequate packaging or packaging
materials
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What we will do:
• Protron will assess the product and cover all labor charges to repair your
product.
• Protron will provide new, or at our discretion, refurbished replacement
parts required to repair your product.
This warranty is void if:
• Product is used in a commercial application or rental.
• Damaged through misuse, negligence or abuse.
• Modified or repaired by anyone other than an authorized PROTRON
service center.
• Damaged because it is improperly connected to any other equipment.
• If the original proof of purchase cannot be supplied.
• If the identifiable markings on the product such as Serial # are defaced,
unrecognizable, or missing.
• The product is used outside the country in which it was originally sold.
This warranty is non-transferable and only applies to the original purchase. Any
implied warranties, including the warranty of merchantability, are limited in
duration to the period of this expressed warranty and no warranty whether
expressed or implied shall apply to the product thereafter. Under no
circumstance shall PROTRON be liable for any loss or consequential damage
arising out of the use of this product. This warranty gives specific legal rights.
However, you may have other rights that may vary from state/province to state/
province. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties
or exclusions of consequential damage. Therefore these restrictions may not
apply to you.
90 days Labor and Parts
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