Polaroid MP3 Docking Station ADS 2000 User Manual

Docking Station  
ADS-2000  
User’s Manual  
20060623  
 
Important Safety Instruction  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended  
to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the  
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of  
electric to persons.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to  
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
CAUTION  
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The product contains a low-power laser device. In order to ensure the safety of the laser  
device, do not remove any cover and attempt to repair the unit. If any service is needed,  
please contact the distributor or its authorized service center.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user-serviceable  
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the product from the wall  
outlet before servicing or when it is unused for a long period of time.  
The manufacturer should not hold responsibility for the damage caused by any substitutions  
and modifications of the product without authorization from the manufacturer or authorized unit.  
WARNING  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,  
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.  
WEEE  
This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The presence of  
these materials may, if not disposed of properly, have potential adverse  
effects on the environment and human health. Presence of this label on  
the product means it should not be disposed of as unsorted waste and  
must be collected separately. As a consumer, you are responsible for  
ensuring that this product is disposed of properly. To find out how to  
properly dispose of this product, please go to www.polaroid.com and  
click on “Company“ or call the customer service number for your country  
listed in the instruction manual.  
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Important Safety Instruction  
NOTES  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well ventilated conditions around  
the product. Do not put product on bed, sofa or anything that blocks ventilation.  
Install according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or  
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Read, heed and follow all instructions to ensure correct and safe installation and  
interconnection of the apparatus;  
10. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects  
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus;  
11. The mains socket-outlet shall be installed near the apparatus and the mains plug  
shall remain readily operable;  
12. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
13. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
14. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
15. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of  
time.  
16. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or  
has been dropped.  
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Accessories  
Accessories list  
ITEM  
NAME  
QTY  
Owner’s Manual  
1
Power-supply Cord with AC adapter  
1
Audio/Video Cable  
Remote Control  
1
1
Note: accessories and their parts numbers are subject to change without prior  
notice.  
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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 complicated connections and save valuable space around the unit. With the  
Docking Station, you can enjoy the expansion possibilities of desktop DVD with the  
portability of a portable DVD.  
Multiple Mode  
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DVD  
TV  
External Audio & Video mode  
AV Input & AV Output  
A/V input and output extend the connections for a portable DVD player.  
Switching Power Adapter  
Automatically adapts to the voltage required.  
TV Functions  
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Clear TV signal reception.  
Search for TV channels automatically.  
Automatically memorize the channels.  
Clock Function  
Displays the time even if in stand-by mode or if there is no DVD player attached. Timer  
will turn the docking station and attached DVD player on and off at desired times.  
Designed with alarm function.  
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Front View  
Front Panel Drawing  
1. Power Indicator: in standby mode, it is red; when in operation, it turns green.  
2. Remote Sensor: Receives remote control signal for operation.  
3. Display panel: Displays the time and status.  
4. SOURCE button: Press to shift among DVD, TV, AV1 and AV2 mode.  
5. Menu: Press to adjust the Picture standard, including Brightness, Contrast, Color,  
Language, or Reset all items.  
6. CH+/CH- button: Press to select items in the setup menu. Press to select  
channels in TV mode. Press to adjust the value when setting the time on the  
display panel.  
7. VOL - /VOL+ buttons: Press to select items in the setup menu. Press to  
adjust the value in the picture setup menu. Press the VOL+ button to enter the  
selection. Press the VOL- button to exit the selection.  
8. MUTE button: Press to mute off the speakers output.  
9. 16:9/4:3 button: Press to change the screen aspect ratio between 16:9 and 4:3.  
10. POWER button: Press to enter or exit the STANDBY mode.  
11. Spring Tab: Used to spring the portable DVD player up when it is removed. (See  
page12)  
12. Fixing hooks: Fix the portable DVD player on the Docking Station. (See page12)  
13. Docking jack: For connection with a portable DVD player.  
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Display Panel  
Display Panel Drawing  
1. DVD status indicator  
2. AV status indicator  
3. TV status indicator  
4. Alarm indicator  
5. Hour or character indicators  
6. Minute or character indicators  
7. PM time indicator  
8. AM time indicator  
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Rear Panel & Side Panel  
Rear Panel Drawing  
1. ANT INPUT jack  
Connects to external antenna to receive the TV program in TV mode  
2. L/R 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 monitors, etc.  
4. L/R AUDIO IN jack  
Connects to external audio signal source  
5. VIDEO input jack  
Connects to external video signal source  
6. DC 12V input jack  
Connects to the AC adapter  
7. Main Power Switch  
Side Panel Drawing  
1. Speakers: output high quality  
stereo sound.  
2. Release buttons: Slide these  
buttons to release the portable  
DVD player from the Docking  
Station. (See page 12)  
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Remote Control  
Preparation  
Using Of Remote Control  
Refer to the drawing and take out the  
empty battery receptacle.  
Point the remote control towards the  
main unit when operating. The remote  
control works best at a distance less  
than 7m and at an angle of up to 60°to  
the front of the unit. No obstacles may  
stand in the way between remote control  
and infrared sensor.  
Insert the battery into the receptacle.  
Make sure the polarity matches the  
marks inside the component.  
The batteries normally last for about six  
months. This depends on how often and  
for what operations the remote control is  
used.  
Insert the receptacle into the remote  
control.  
If the remote control unit fails to work  
even when it is operated near the player,  
replace the battery.  
If the remote control is not used for a  
long period of time, remove the battery  
from the compartment, to prevent  
damage by leakage.  
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Remote Control  
Remote Control Drawing  
1. POWER button  
Press to access to or exit the STANDBY mode.  
2. TV button  
Press to enter TV mode.  
3. DVD button  
Press to enter DVD mode.  
4. AV1 button  
Press to shift to external AV1 input mode.  
5. AV2 button  
Press to shift to external AV2 input mode.  
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Remote Control  
6. ꢀꢁꢂꢃ  
Press to select menu items or settings. Press ꢀꢁ buttons to adjust value in the  
picture setup menu. Press ꢂꢃ buttons to select channels forward and backward  
in TV mode. Or press to adjust the value of time when setting time on the display  
panel. Press to enter the selection. Press to exit the selection.  
7. ENT button  
Press to confirm selections.  
8. MENU button  
Press to access the menu of current mode.  
9. CH +/-  
Press to select channels in TV mode.  
10. MUTE button  
Press to mute off the speakers output.  
11. 0-9 number buttons  
Select numbers by pressing these buttons.  
One-digit number: press the number button and press the ENT button or wait 2  
seconds to confirm.  
Two-digit number: press the first number and input the second number in 2  
seconds.  
Three-digit number: press the first number, then input the second number in 2  
seconds, and input the third number in the next 2 seconds.  
12. CH DISP  
In TV mode, display the current channel information.  
13. P-MODE button  
Press to change the picture modes: Bright, Soft or Nature.  
14. LAST button  
Press to back the last channel that you watch in TV mode.  
15. 16:9/4:3 button  
Press to change the screen aspect ratio between 16:9 and 4:3.  
16. VOL-/+ button  
Press to adjust the volume.  
Note: When the portable DVD player is connected to the docking station, the mute  
button on the docking station remote control mutes the docking station only. If you  
want to turn off the volume of the portable DVD player, adjust the volume control on  
the portable DVD player to its minimum volume level.  
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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 rechargeable battery to the portable DVD player before this  
connection.  
Step1: Center the player on the Docking Station and line up the 4 slots on the bottom  
of the player with the 4 fixing hooks on the Docking Station.  
Step2: Press the portable DVD player down gently with two hands and the fixing  
hooks will fix the portable DVD player on the Docking station from moving.  
Detaching Portable DVD player from Docking Station  
Step1: Slide the two release buttons toward the front of the Docking Station to unlock  
the fixing hooks. The five spring tabs will spring the portable DVD player up.  
Step2: Remove the portable DVD player from Docking Station.  
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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 with Docking Station:  
After connecting with external AV source by AV jacks, please turn on the power of the  
unit and press the SOURCE button on the front panel to shift to AV1 mode, or press  
the AV1 button on the remote control to shift the mode directly.  
If the AV source is from docking station, please press the SOURCE button on the front  
panel to shift to AV2 mode, or, press the AV2 button on the remote control to shift the  
mode directly.  
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System Connections  
Connecting to TV Signal Input Source  
The unit can be connected to a TV antenna to receive TV programs.  
Connections should be made as follows:  
After connecting the antenna, turn on the power of the Docking Station; press the  
SOURCE button on the front panel or the TV button on the remote control to switch to  
TV mode.  
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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 12V IN” on the rear panel of the  
unit.  
2. Plug the other end of the power cord to the grounded electrical socket.  
3. When not using the unit, turn off the power of the unit first, and then unplug the  
power supply to prevent malfunctions.  
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TV Setup  
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 shift to TV mode.  
Press the ꢂꢃ buttons on the remote control to select the desired channel, or press  
the number buttons to select your desired channel.  
Some preferences can be preset:  
LCD Setup  
Press the MENU button once on the remote control to enter LCD setup menu, and  
screen display as shown:  
Use the ▼▲ buttons to select the item you want to set.  
Use the ► ◄ buttons to adjust or select.  
Use the ▼ ▲ buttons to select the Language, press the ► ◄ buttons to select English,  
French or Spanish for OSD language.  
To restore a setting to the original value, use the ▼▲ buttons to select Default, then  
press the buttons to confirm the change.  
Press the ▼▲ buttons to highlight the LCD sign on the top of the menu, then press ►  
button on the remote control to enter TV Setup menu. Press the MENU button to exit  
the setup.  
TV Setup  
Press the MENU button and display the setup menu, press the ► ◄ buttons to select  
the TV sign, the screen will display as below:  
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TV Setup  
Use the ▼▲ buttons to select the item you want to set.  
Use the ► ◄ buttons to select the item and enter it.  
Press the ▼▲ buttons to highlight the TV sign on the top of the menu, then press the  
button to enter the Video setup menu; press the button to return to the LCD  
setup menu. Press the MENU button to exit the setup.  
System  
Use the ,buttons to select TV system: Secam L/L’, Pal D/K, Pal B/G, Pal I.  
Channel  
Use the , buttons to change the channel. You can select from channels 1 to 125.  
Skip  
When the button is pressed to turn the function ON, it will skip the current channel  
Press ▼▲ to select channels.  
When the button is used to turn the function OFF, it will play the channels in  
sequence when selecting under normal playback status.  
Blue Screen  
This function is only available in no signal input mode.  
Use the ◄► buttons to turn the function ON or OFF.  
Fine Tuning  
Use the ▼▲ buttons to select Fine Tuning, and then press the ► ◄ buttons to tune  
forward or backward from the current channel  
Auto Memory  
Use the ▼▲ buttons to select Auto Memory, press the 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 complete the unit will exit and store the channels by sequence in the  
memory.  
During tuning, press the button to exit the auto memory.  
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TV Setup  
Video Setup  
Press the MENU button and display the setup menu, press the ► ◄ buttons to select  
the Video setup sign (the third sign), the screen will display as below:  
Use the ▼▲ buttons to select, press the ► ◄ buttons to enter the select video mode.  
Press the ▼▲ buttons to highlight the video sign on the top of the menu, then press  
the button to enter the Clock menu; press the button to return to the TV setup  
menu. Press the MENU button to exit the setup.  
Clock Setup  
Press the MENU button and display the setup menu, press the ► ◄ buttons to select  
the clock sign, the screen will display as below:  
Use the ▼▲ buttons to select the item you want to set.  
Use the ► ◄ buttons to enter the item or to select.  
Press the ▼▲ buttons to highlight the Clock sign on the top of the menu, then press  
the button to enter the LCD setup menu; press the button to return to the video  
setup menu. Press the MENU button to exit the setup.  
Timer  
Use the ► ◄ direction buttons to select ON or OFF. This function allows you to set  
the start time and end time of the desired signal source. No matter what mode the unit  
is in, it will automatically start the playback of the desired signal source.  
Select ON to activate the function; select OFF to disable the function.  
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TV Setup  
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. Press the ENT button to confirm.  
Power off  
To set the playback end time of the signal source, use number buttons to input the  
desired time in sequence of hour, minute. Press the ► ◄ direction buttons to shift  
between AM and PM. When the playback of the signal source is over, the player will  
enter standby mode. Press the ENT button to confirm.  
Alarm  
To set the alarm time, use number buttons to input the desired start time in sequence  
of hour, minute. Press the ► ◄ direction buttons to shift between AM and PM. Press  
the ENT button to confirm.  
Clock  
To set the clock time, use number buttons to input the desired start time in sequence  
of hour, minute. Press the ► ◄ direction buttons to shift between AM and PM. Press  
the ENT button to confirm.  
Note:  
The function is active as long as the unit is continuously supplied with power. The unit  
will automatically play the selected input signal at the set start time and enter standby  
mode at the set end time each day.  
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AV Setup  
AV Function  
The docking station has 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.  
LCD Setup  
Press the MENU button once on the remote control to enter LCD setup menu, and  
screen display as shown:  
Use the ▼▲ buttons to select the item you want to set.  
Use the ► ◄ buttons to adjust or select.  
Use the ▼ ▲ buttons to select the Language, press the ► ◄ buttons to select English,  
French or Spanish for OSD language.  
To restore a setting to the original value, use the ▼▲ buttons to select Reset, then  
press the buttons to confirm the change.  
Press the ▼▲ buttons to highlight the LCD sign on the top of the menu, then press ►  
button on the remote control to enter Video Setup menu. Press the MENU button to  
exit the setup.  
Video Setup  
Press the MENU button and display the setup menu, press the ► ◄ buttons to select  
the Video setup sign (the third sign), the screen will display as below:  
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AV Setup  
Use the ▼▲ buttons to select, press the ► ◄ buttons to enter the select video mode.  
Press the ▼▲ buttons to highlight the video sign on the top of the menu, then press  
the button to enter the Clock menu; press the button to return to the LCD setup  
menu. Press the MENU button to exit the setup.  
Clock Setup  
Press the MENU button and display the setup menu, press the ► ◄ buttons to select  
the clock sign, the screen will display as below:  
Use the ▼▲ buttons to select the item you want to set.  
Use the ► ◄ buttons to enter the item or to select.  
Press the ▼▲ buttons to highlight the Clock sign on the top of the menu, then press  
the button to enter the LCD setup menu; press the button to return to the video  
setup menu. Press the MENU button to exit the setup.  
Timer  
Use the ► ◄ direction buttons to select ON or OFF. This function allows you to set  
the start time and end time of the desired signal source. No matter what mode the unit  
is in, it will automatically start the playback of the desired signal source.  
Select ON to activate the function; select OFF to disable the 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. Press the ENT button to confirm.  
Power off  
To set the playback end time of the signal source, use number buttons to input the  
desired time in sequence of hour, minute. Press the ► ◄ direction buttons to shift  
between AM and PM. When the playback of the signal source is over, the player will  
enter standby mode. Press the ENT button to confirm.  
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AV Setup  
Alarm  
To set the alarm time, use number buttons to input the desired start time in sequence  
of hour, minute. Press the ► ◄ direction buttons to shift between AM and PM. Press  
the ENT button to confirm.  
Clock  
To set the clock time, use number buttons to input the desired start time in sequence  
of hour, minute. Press the ► ◄ direction buttons to shift between AM and PM. Press  
the ENT button to confirm.  
Note:  
The function is active as long as the unit is continuously supplied with power. The unit  
will automatically play the selected input signal at the set start time and enter standby  
mode at the set end time each day.  
Note:  
Under AV mode, if there is no signal, the LCD screen will be blue screen.  
In the DVD mode, the setup menus are the same as the menus in the AV mode,  
you can go on with the setups according to the operations in the AV mode.  
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Troubleshooting  
SYMPTOM  
CHECK ITEM  
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Make sure the Docking Station power is on.  
Make sure the portable DVD player is properly  
connected with the Docking Station. If not, attach the  
DVD player again. (See page12).  
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The attached  
portable DVD player  
does not work.  
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Make sure the SOURCE mode has been switched to  
the DVD mode.  
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Make sure the SOURCE mode has been switched to  
the TV mode.  
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Make sure the portable DVD player is properly  
connected with the Docking Station. If not, attach the  
DVD player again. (See page 12)  
There is no TV  
function.  
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Make sure the TV cable is firmly connected with the  
Docking Station.  
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Make sure the TV channels have been programmed  
with the Auto Memory. (See page17)  
Make sure the video type of the AV signal source is  
PAL/SECAM.  
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There is no picture or  
picture is unsteady.  
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Make sure system connection is correct.  
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Make sure there are no obstructions between the  
remote control and the player.  
The remote control  
does not work.  
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Make sure the remote control is pointing at the  
Docking Station’s remote receiver.  
Make sure battery is inserted correctly.  
Replace weak battery  
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Specifications  
This unit is compatible with all PDM series players with Docking Jack.  
Power  
AC100V~ 240V, 50/60Hz  
PAL/SECAM  
TV Type  
Power Consumption  
30W  
Dimension  
Weight  
230mm X 221mm x 43mm (W/H/D)  
About 0.75 kg  
DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE  
For service, support and warranty information visit www.polaroid.com.  
"Polaroid" and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham,  
MA, USA.  
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