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PORTABLE DVD PLAYER WITH TWIN 7" SCREENS PDV314 Instruction Manual REGION 2 Before operating please read all these instructions thoroughly.
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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.
CONTENTS CONTENTS ............................1 ACCESSORY CHECK LIST ......................1 IMPORTANT ............................2 SAFETY ............................2-4 PLAYER ZONES ..........................5 INSTALLATION ..........................5 CONNECTIONS ..........................5-8 CARRY BAG INSTALLATION PROCEDURES .................. 9 MONITOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ..................10 MAIN UNIT ............................11 MONITOR ............................
IMPORTANT Since CD circuitry may cause interference to other radio tuners nearby, switch this unit off when not in use or move it away from the affected radio tuner. NOTE : This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A / Class B ( whichever is applicable ) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada.
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SAFETY DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION : Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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SAFETY 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 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. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
PLAYER ZONES For the purpose of distribution of DVD Discs, the workd has been separated into 6 zones. The zone your player is intended for is indicated on the “ Zone Label “. This should be the same as the label on discs available in your region.
CONNECTIONS Notes : • Connect monitor to main unit with DIN cable, the DC power will be supplied by the main unit, so no adapter needs to be connected to DC IN jack on monitor. • Slide the AV / DIN to DIN. 3.
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CONNECTIONS 4. Connecting the main unit to an Amplifer with Dolby Digital Decoder Note : • The DVD player can be connected to an AV amplifier with Dolby Digital decoder via the Digital Optical Cable ( optional extra ). 5. Connecting the main unit for in car use Use the Car Power Adaptor for power when using the DVD player in a car.
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CONNECTIONS 6. Connecting the monitor for in car use Use the Car Power Adaptor for power when using the monitor to display your DVD / VCD in a car. 1. Plug the adaptor into the car cigarette lighter. 2. Plug the pin into the DC IN jack on the monitor. Caution: This car adaptor lead is specially designed for the PDV314 Portable DVD Player for in-car entertainment.
CARRY BAG INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 1.) Open the carry bag. 2.) Place the DVD player under the net cloth in the carry bag. 3.) Lift up the top cabinet and secure it to the bag by placing the top cabinet under the elastic bands in the top panel of the bag.
MONITOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 1.) Insert the strap under both hinges on the back panel of the unit. 2.) Adjust the length of the strap and fasten the unit tightly to the back of the seat inside the car. - 10 -...
MAIN UNIT 1. ON/OFF – Turn the player on or off. OPEN – To open the disc door. PLAY – Start disc playback or pause the playback. STOP – Stops disc playback. SKIP + – To skip to the next track, and next chapter ( only while playing ) SKIP - –...
MONITOR 1. ON/OFF – Turn the player on or off. 2. POWER – LED lights up when the player turns on. 3. ADJ- – Adjust BRIGHT, CONTRAST, COLOR or TINT down. 4. MENU – Press repeatedly to enter BRIGHT, CONTRAST, COLOR and TINT mode. 5.
REMOTE CONTROL 1. Setup – Accesses the DVD player setup menu. 2. Menu – In DVD mode, press for menu setup for DVD title ( if available ). 3. Title – Press to go to the title menu at DVD mode. 4.
REMOTE CONTROL 18. Bookmark – Press to store the desired point to a Bookmark. 19. Repeat – Press to repeat a Chapter, Track Title, or All content. 20. A-B – Press to mark a segment to repeat between A and B. 21.
BASIC SET-UP Install / Detach the Battery Pack 1. Follow the illustrations to install the battery pack. 2. Press the release button at the right side of battery pack, follow the direction to uninstall the battery pack from the unit. Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack 1.
SYSTEM SET-UP Access the GENERAL SET-UP by pressing the “ SET-UP “ key on the unit or remote control. 1. TV Display NORMAL / PS – If you want the movie to fill the entire screen of your TV. NORMAL / LB – If you want to see movies in their original aspect ratio. The movie might appear with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
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SYSTEM SET-UP 1. Downmix Select LT/RT in downmix, then the player will output mixed audio in a way prescribed by Dolby. Select STEREO, then the player will output a stereo sound. Access DOLBY DIGITAL SET-UP page by pressing the “ SET-UP “ and “ “...
SYSTEM SET-UP 1. Audio You can set your language preference for movies you play in your DVD player – the language in which you’ll hear the dialogue when you’re playing a movie. 2. Subtitle You can set your language preference for the subtitles you see on the screen while playing a disc. 3.
BASIC OPERATION Storing a Bookmark 1. When a disc is playing, press BOOKMARK on the remote. 2. The Bookmark Menu appears. 3. When you reach the screen you want to mark, press OK. 4. If you want to mark another point, press the button to move the cursor to the next spot. When you reach another scene you want to mark, press OK.
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BASIC OPERATION When playing CD 1. Press PLAYMODE until the screen shows: 2. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the track number , the number you entered appears in the box. The screen shows: 3. The cursor jumps to the next spot in the program list section. Make sure the box is highlighted and enter your next track.
BASIC OPERATION Title (Remote Control) – Display the title menu that is stored in the DVD disc. – Press direction buttons or numeric buttons to select the title of disc option you wish to play. – Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback. Subtitle (Remote Control) –...
CD / DVD / VCD / MP3-CD Adjusting the TV system Before viewing the Video Disc DVD or VCD, ensure that the set is switched to corresponding PAL or NTSC system of your TV set. If your TV set is a Multi-System TV, we suggest that it is set at AUTO mode. Loading a disc 1.
CD / DVD / VCD / MP3-CD Selecting a desired track / passage Skip forward, or Skip Backward a track by pressing , each press will jump to the beginning of the next or previous chapter. Or use number key, and press OK key to select a desired track directly. Press to search a passage fast Forward or Reverse.
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DISC NOTES Handling and Cleaning • Dirt, dust, scratches and warping disc will cause misoperation. • Do not place stickers or make scratches on discs. • Do not warp discs. • A disc should always be kept in its case when not in use to prevent from damaging. •...
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If it appears that your DVD-Video/MONITOR player is faulty, first consult this checklist. It may be that something simple has been overlooked. Under no circumstances should you try to repair yourself. Only qualified service personnel can remove the cover or service this player.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BUTTONS DO NOT WORK • Unplug the player from power outlet and reconnect after a few seconds. YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN THE PASSWORD • The defaulted password is “1234”. NO SOUND OR PICTURE ON THE UNIT’S LCD SCREEN WHEN PLAYINNG DVD •...
This guarantee does not cover the replacement of exhausted batteries, the adjustment of user controls, or head cleaning and general consumer maintenance tasks. Any parts replaced under this guarantee shall become the property of Hitachi Europe Ltd. Any claims made under guarantee must be directed to the dealer from whom the equipment was originally purchased.
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Hitachi Ltd. Consumer Business Group Shin-Otemachi Bldg 5f, 2-1, Otemachi 2-Chome, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-0004 Japan HITACHI EUROPE S.A. HITACHI EUROPE LTD. 364, Kifissias Ave. & 1, Delfon Str. Consumer Affairs Department 152 33 Chalandri PO Box 3007 Athens Maidenhead GREECE...