Page 2 - Before operation; Prevent objects and liquid from contacting the player; Safety Instructions
2 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 a...
Page 3 - Region code information
3 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 cou...
Page 4 - Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms.; Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
4 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...
Page 5 - Use the product at the proper volume setting.
5 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 wra...
Page 6 - Preservation and Cleaning; Store in a proper place; Unplug the product when not used for a long period of time.; Copyright Protection
6 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 ...
Page 7 - Features
7 High-quality audio and video Advanced Playing Functions Other Special Functions Excellent sound: Dolby Digital delivers great sound. AV In: External Audio, Video input can be connected to most external AV sources. AV Out: Analog Audio output and video output. High Resolution: MPEG-2 decoding forma...
Page 8 - Accessories
8 Accessories List ITEM NAME QTY Remote Control (with battery) 1 Owner’s Manual 1 Rechargeable Battery 1 Audio/Video Cable 1 Power Adapter 1 Car Adapter 1 NOTE Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to change without prior notice. Accessories
Page 9 - Contents
9 Contents Safety Instructions Features Troubleshooting Specifications Definitions System Setup View of Side Panels View of Unit Bottom Power Supply Preparation Rechargeable Battery Notes on Discs Playback Operation System Connections Accessories View of Unit …………………………………………..2 …………………………………………...7...
Page 10 - Front View; LCD; button; buttons; View of Unit
10 Front View 1. TFT LCD 7” color TFT screen presents a high resolution picture. 2. Speakers Two speakers output high quality stereo sound. 3. TITLE button Press to display the disc title menu if the titles are coded in the disc. 4. MENU button Press to enter to the disc menu. 5. / , / buttons / : P...
Page 11 - View of Main Unit
11 6. / , / buttons / : Press the direction button to select items. / : Press to play the previous track or the next track. 7. ENT button Press to confirm your selection. 8. MODE button Press to change the aspect ratio or change the brightness, contrast and color level. (See page 20) 9. PLAY/PAUSE b...
Page 12 - Control; VIDEO input/output Jack; Left Side View; Jack; View of Side Panels
12 Right Side View 1. VOLUME Control For adjusting the sound level of speakers or headphones. 2. Headphone Jack When headphones are plugged into the unit, the speakers automatically turn off. 3. AUDIO input/output Jack For connecting to an external amplifier or audio source 4. VIDEO input/output Jac...
Page 13 - View of the bottom; Battery; View of Unit Bottom
13 View of the bottom 1. Rechargeable Battery Contacts For connecting the rechargeable battery pack. 2. 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...
Page 14 - Remote Control
14 1. PWR button Press to access standby mode or playback mode. 2. INFO button Press to display the detailed information of the disc during playing. Press this button again to exit from the information display. 3. TITLE button Press to display title menu if it exists in the disc. 4. Direction button...
Page 16 - Installation Steps; Battery Property
16 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 Bat...
Page 17 - System Connections
17 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. z Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables. Connecting to TV Audio/Video connections Follow the drawings bel...
Page 20 - About Rechargeable Battery Pack; Rechargeable Battery
20 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 play...
Page 21 - Charging the Battery Pack
21 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 preve...
Page 23 - Compatible Disc Formats; Care of Discs; Handling Discs; Notes on Discs
23 Compatible Disc Formats DISC LOGO DIAMETER PLAYBACK TIME/ PLAYABLE SIDES 1 3 3 m i n ( S S - S L ) 2 4 2 m i n ( S S - D L ) 2 6 6 m i n ( D S - S L ) 12cm 4 8 4 m i n ( D S - D L ) 41 min (SS-SL) 75 min (SS-DL) 82 min (DS-SL) DVD 8cm 150 min (DS-DL) 12cm 74 min CD 8cm 20 min JPEG 12cm Operation ...
Page 24 - Basic Operation; Playback Operation
24 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. Connect the unit to power supply through the provided AC adapter. 2. Switch “POWER ON/OFF” to “ON” on the left panel to t...
Page 25 - DVD Playback
25 DVD Playback Press ENTER button to start playing, or (Direction buttons) or 0-9 buttons to select a Title and Chapter directly. Play Press ENT button to start playing. Pause Press PAUSE button to pause during playback, then press PLAY button to resume normal playback. Press button to pause during...
Page 29 - CD Playback
29 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 During playback, press PAUSE button to pause the playback, then press PLAY button to resume playback. & but...
Page 31 - Picture CD Playback
31 Picture CD Playback Pre-operation Note: Many discs have other items besides pictures. 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. T...
Page 34 - General Setup Page; System Setup
34 General Setup Page 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 ap...
Page 37 - Video Setup Page
37 Dolby Digital Setup (continued) Video Setup Page System Setup 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 c...
Page 38 - Preference page
38 Video Setup Page (continued) Preference page System Setup 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 EN...
Page 40 - Definitions
40 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 bl...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting
41 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 P...
Page 43 - Specifications
43 DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE TFT screen size 8 inches Laser Wavelength 780/650 nm Video System NTSC Frequency Response 20Hz ～ 20kHz ± 2.5dB Audio Signal-to-noise Rate ≥ 85dB Audio distortion+noise ≤－ 70dB (1kHz) Channel Separation ≥ 70dB (1kHz) Dynamic Range ≥ 80...
Page 45 - Operation Manual
Portable DVD Player Docking Station ADS-1000 Operation Manual 20050324
Page 46 - Table of Contents
- - 2 Table of Contents Important Safety Instruction -------------------------------------------- FCC Notice ------------------------------------------------------------------- Characteristic Features -------------------------------------------------- Front View -------------------------------------...
Page 47 - Important Safety Instructions; POWER SUPPLY; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
- - 3 Important Safety Instructions POWER SUPPLY : Connect the supplied adapter to the back of the Docking Station in the slot marked “DC 9.5V IN”. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to an AC100-240V outlet. If you have difficulty inserting the plug, turn it over and reinsert it, if the unit w...
Page 49 - FCC Notice
- - 5 FCC Notice Note: 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generate...
Page 50 - Characteristic Features; Multiple Mode; DVD; Switching Power Adapter; TV Functions; Clock Function
- - 6 Characteristic Features The Docking Station is designed for connecting to a compatible portable DVD player. It features an electrical connection interface that enables the portable DVD to effectively serve as a desktop DVD. It is integrated with connectors for peripheral devices to eliminate c...
Page 51 - Front Panel Drawing; direction button
- 7 - Front View Front Panel Drawing 1. Display panel Displays the time and status. 2. Remote Sensor Receives remote control signal for operation. 3. Power Indicator 4. SOURCE button Press to shift among DVD, TV, AV1 and AV2 mode. 5. Menu: Press to adjust the Picture standard, including Brightness, ...
Page 52 - Rear Panel & Side Panel; Side Panel Drawing
- 8 - Rear Panel & Side Panel Rear Panel Drawing 1. ANT INPUT jack Connected to external antenna to receive the TV program in TV mode. 2. AUDIO OUT jack Output the audio signal to external equipment, such as amplifiers, etc. 3. VIDEO OUT jack Output the video signal to external equipment such as...
Page 53 - Display Panel; Display Panel Drawing
- 9 - Display Panel Display Panel Drawing 1. AM time indicator 2. PM time indicator 3. Hour or character indicators 4. Minute or character indicators 5. Character indicators
Page 54 - Preparation
- 10 - Remote Control Preparation Refer to the drawing and remove the empty battery receptacle. Insert the battery into the receptacle. Make sure the polarity matches the marks inside the component. Insert the receptacle into the remote control. Using Of Remote Control Point the remote control towar...
Page 57 - Attaching & Detaching Portable DVD player; Attaching Portable DVD player to Docking Station
- 13 - Attaching & Detaching Portable DVD player Note: Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Attaching Portable DVD player to Docking Station Follow the steps below to attach the portable DVD player to the Docking Station. It is advised to attach the rechargea...
Page 58 - Expand the Connections
- 14 - System Connections • Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. • Ensure that you observe the color cord when connecting audio and video cables. Expand the Connections The following drawing shows a sample of expanding the connections of a portable DVD player wit...
Page 60 - Connecting To the Power Adapter
- 16 - System Connections Connecting To the Power Adapter This unit is powered via the switching power adapter (supplied) : 1. Connect the AC adapter to jack marked with “DC 9.5V IN” on the rear panel of the unit. 2. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to the grounded electrical socket. 3. When...
Page 61 - TV Function
- 17 - TV Function Basic Operation Connect the antenna to the antenna jack on the rear panel. After connecting the antenna, connect the power supply cord. If the player is in standby mode, press the POWER button on the front panel to turn on the power. Press the TV button on the remote control to sh...
Page 62 - Signal
- 18 - TV Function Use the ▼ 、 ▲ buttons to select the item you want to set. Use the ► , ◄ buttons to select the item and enter it. Press the ► button on the remote control to exit the setup menu. Press the ◄ button on the remote control to return to the picture setup menu. Signal Use the ► directio...
Page 63 - Auto Memory
- 19 - TV Function Auto Memory Use the ▼ 、 ▲ buttons to select Auto Memory, press the ENT button to enter auto memory mode: The auto memory will take a few minutes. The unit will search channels from the lowest channel to the highest channel in the standard channel list. When tuning operations are c...
Page 64 - Power on
- 20 - TV Function Power on To set the playback start time of the signal source, use number buttons to input the desired start time in sequence of hour, minute. Press the ► , ◄ direction buttons to shift between am and pm. Power off To set the playback end time of the signal source, use number butto...
Page 65 - AV Function; Picture Parameter Setup
- 21 - AV Function AV Function The docking station has an additional AV input and output. When an AV source is connected, press the AV1 or AV2 button on the remote control to enter external AV mode. Picture Parameter Setup Press the MENU button once on remote control to enter PICTURE setup menu, and...
Page 66 - SYMPTOM CHECK
- 22 - Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CHECK ITEM The attached portable DVD player does not work. z Make sure the Docking Station power is on. z Make sure the portable DVD player is properly connected with the Docking Station. If not, attach the DVD player again. (See page13). z Make sure the SOURCE mode ha...
