Hitachi PDV342E Instruction Manual
Hitachi PDV342E Instruction Manual

Hitachi PDV342E Instruction Manual

7” portable dvd player

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PDV342E
7" Portable DVD Player

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual PDV342E 7” Portable DVD Player...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Safety Warnings ........................ 6 Unpacking ......................... 8 Product overview ......................9 Front View ..............................9 Rear View..............................10 Right Side View ............................10 Remote Control ...........................11 Remove the Insulating Strip from the Remote Control ............12 Battery Installation for the Remote Control ................12 Remote Control Operation Range ....................14 Charging the Battery ........................14 Power Source ........................15...
  • Page 3 Customising the Language Settings ................26 Language ...............................26 Subtitle ..............................26 Audio ...............................26 DVD menu .............................26 Customising the Video Settings ..................27 Aspect Ratio ............................27 View Mode .............................27 TV System ..............................27 Picture Mode ............................27 Customising the Rating Settings ...................28 Parental control ...........................28 Set Password............................28 Customising the Miscellaneous Settings ..............29 Use Default Settings ..........................30 Screen Saver ............................30...
  • Page 4 SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
  • Page 5 Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused – resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems.
  • Page 6: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings • Read all the instructions carefully before Ventilation using the unit and keep them for future • To prevent the risk of electric shock or reference. fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and other materials do not • Retain the manual.
  • Page 7 Batteries CAUTION • Batteries used in the remote control for RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN this unit are easily swallowed by young children and this is dangerous. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to • Keep loose batteries away from young alert the user to the presence of uninsulated children and make sure that the battery...
  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Thank you for purchasing your new HITACHI 7” Portable DVD Player. We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers. You will also find some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product Overview Front View 1. LCD Screen Cursor Buttons 2. Speakers Move between selections on a menu screen and adjusts certain settings. 3. Disc Cover 4. OPEN/CLOSE Handle NEXT Button Move forward to next chapters/ 5. LCD Button titles/tracks on a disc. 6.
  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View 14. DC IN 12V Jack Right Side View 15. VOLUME Dial 17. AV-OUT Socket Adjusts the volume. 18. Power ON/OFF Switch 16. PHONE Socket...
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote Control 1. Info. Button Show status information on the screen. 2. Setup Button Display the SETUP menu. 3. Menu Button Enter the main DVD menu (if available). SEARCH Buttons SEARCH: Fast reverse playback. SEARCH: Fast forward playback. Cursor Buttons Move between selections on a menu screen and adjusts certain settings.
  • Page 12: Remove The Insulating Strip From The Remote Control

    Remove the Insulating Strip from the Remote Control Remove the insulating mylar strip from the battery if the battery is being used for the first time. It is located at the bottom back side of the remote control. Battery Installation for the Remote Control The remote control requires a CR2025, 3V Lithium battery.
  • Page 13 Handling the Battery • Improper or incorrect use of batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage, which could cause fire, personal injury or damage to property. • Install the battery correctly by following the polarity (+ and –) indications in the battery compartment.
  • Page 14: Remote Control Operation Range

    Remote Control Operation Range Point the remote control at the unit no more than 5 metres from the remote control sensor and within 60° of the front of the unit. The operating distance may vary depending on the brightness of the room 30°...
  • Page 15: Power Source

    Power Source Mains Power • This unit operates with a DC 12V 0.83A mains adapter (included). • Connecting the unit to any other power source may cause damage to the unit. Unwind the mains adapter to its full length. Connect the mains adapter to the AC socket on the rear of the unit and a mains socket.
  • Page 16: Dvd Playback

    DVD Playback Ensure that the screen protection film is removed before use. This instruction manual explains the basic instructions for operating this unit. Some DVDs are produced in a manner that allows for specific or limited operation during playback. Therefore, this unit may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect. Please refer to the instructions accompanying the specific DVD in question for more information about the options available on that DVD.
  • Page 17: Previous And Next

    Previous and Next PREVIOUS button on the unit or the remote control 1. During playing, press the to go back to the start of the previous chapter. Each press of this button will skip a chapter until the start of the disc. NEXT button on the unit or the remote control during playing 2.
  • Page 18: 1/All Repeat

    1/All Repeat Press the 1/All REPEAT button on the remote control repeatedly to select different repeat modes. Menu Description First Press Repeat Chapter Second Press Repeat Title Third Press Repeat all Forth Press Repeat off Audio Channel AUDIO button on the remote control repeatedly to select different audio Press the languages.
  • Page 19: Compatible Disc Types

    Compatible Disc Types Disc Types Disc Logo Recorded Content DVD-VIDEO (Digital Versatile Disc) AUDIO + VIDEO DVD±RW (Audio/Video format or JPEG AUDIO + VIDEO + JPEG files) DVD+ReWritable DVD±R (DVD Recordable - Audio/Video AUDIO + VIDEO + JPEG format or JPEG files) DVD+R CD-R (CD Recordable - Audio/Video AUDIO + VIDEO + JPEG...
  • Page 20: Audio Cd, Jpeg Picture Cd Playback

    Audio CD, JPEG Picture CD Playback Loading a disc 1. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to ON position. 2. Lift OPEN/CLOSE handle to open the DVD disc cover. 3. Hold the disc by its sides and carefully place onto the disc holder with the label side facing up.
  • Page 21: Playing Jpeg Picture Cd

    Playing JPEG Picture CD / 16 /BRAZIL / PICTURE 1.JPG Filter PICTURE 1 Repeat : Off PICTURE 2 Mode : Normal PICTURE 3 PICTURE 4 PICTURE 5 PICTURE 6 PICTURE 7 W:800 H:600 1. To display the file list, press the button once on the unit or the remote control.
  • Page 22: The Playback Navigator And Settings

    The Playback Navigator and Settings Elapsed Time Total file number Remaining Play status Time 00:00:20 / 00:02:38 File path /Track01.CDA 1 / 14 Playing file Track01 Repeat : Off Playback Track02 Mode : Normal settings Track03 Browser Edit mode Track04 List Track05 Track06...
  • Page 23 Menu Options Description Filter Audio, Photo, • Allows to sort the file format displayed in the browser Video list. • The filter settings will sort out the file types being displayed in the Browser list on the left screen of the navigator.
  • Page 24: Program Playback

    Program Playback Adding files to the Program List 1. In full stop mode, press the buttons on the unit or press the / button on the remote control to enter the right screen of the navigator. 2. Press the / button on the unit or press the / button or the button on...
  • Page 25: Deleting Files To The Program List

    Deleting files to the Program List 1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as described in “Adding files to the Program List” section. 2. Press the button on the unit or press the / button on the remote control to skip to the left screen in Browser view. Press the / button on the unit or press / button or the button on the remote control to select a file you want...
  • Page 26: Customising The Language Settings

    Customising the Language Settings 1. Press the Setup button on the unit or the Language : English Language remote control to display the system setup : Off Subtitle menu. Audio : English Video DVD menu : English 2. Press the / button on the unit or press the Rating / button or the...
  • Page 27: Customising The Video Settings

    Customising the Video Settings 1. Press the Setup button on the unit or the Aspect Ratio : 16:9 remote control to display the system setup Language : Original View Mode menu. TV System : PAL Video : Standard Picture Mode 2.
  • Page 28: Customising The Rating Settings

    Customising the Rating Settings Parental control Parental control : 8. ADULT Language Set Password 1. Press the Setup button on the unit or the Video remote control to display the system setup menu. Rating 2. Press the / button on the unit or press the Misc / button or the button on the remote...
  • Page 29: Customising The Miscellaneous Settings

    Set Password Parental control : 8. ADULT Language Set Password 1. Press the Setup button on the unit or the Video remote control to display the system setup menu. Rating 2. Press the / button on the unit or press the Misc / button or the button on the remote...
  • Page 30: Use Default Settings

    Use Default Settings Choosing this function will reset all your settings to the Use Default Settings factory’s default except your own password. Do you want to use defaut setting Screen Saver Select the screen saver to on or off. View Mode Setup Aspect Ratio Setting 1.
  • Page 31: Connections

    Connections Connecting a TV If your TV has Audio/Video inputs, you can connect the DVD Player to your TV using the 3.5mm to RCA AV Cable (not included). PHONE AV OUT 3.5mm RCA AV cable Watching a DVD on your TV 1.
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Maintenance Handling Discs Playback side • Do not touch the playback side of the disc. • Do not attach paper or tape to the disc. Cleaning Discs • Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the centre outwards with a soft cloth.
  • Page 33: Hints And Tips

    Hints and Tips If a problem does occur, it may often be due to something very minor. The following table contains various tips. Menu Description No power. • Ensure the mains adapter is connected. • Make sure that the unit is turned on. • Make sure that you select ON mode.
  • Page 34 Menu Description The disc does not • There is no disc inside the unit (“No Disc” appears on the play. screen). • Insert the disc correctly with the graphics facing up. • Clean the disc. • A non-valid disc has been inserted, or the disc region number does not match the region number of the unit.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Model PDV342E Disc Format DVD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, JPEG Picture CD Video System PAL, NTSC Video Decompression MPEG-2 LCD Display 7” Wide-Screen Active-Matrix TFT Type Audio: 2-Channel Analogue Audio Characteristic Dolby Digital Decoding Speaker 2 Built-in stereo speaker Terminals:...
  • Page 36 Rovi Proprietary Rights This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited. Restriction on Use & Rovi Trade Mark Rights Use of the copyright protection technology contained in this product must be authorised by Rovi Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Rovi Corporation.

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