Portable DVD Player Docking Station ADS-1000 Operation Manual 20050324 Table of Contents Important Safety Instruction-------------------------------------------- 3 FCC Notice------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Characteristic Features -------------------------------------------------- 6 Front View ------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Rear Panel & Side Panel---------------------------------------------------- 8 Display Panel----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Remote Control ----------------------------------------------------------- 10 Attaching & Detaching Portable DVD player---------------------- 13 System Connections----------------------------------------------------------- 14 TV Function --------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 AV Function --------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 23 -2- Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USE-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OF MOISTURE. 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 will not be used for a long time, disconnect the plug from the outlet. NOTE: Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all the connections have been made. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to service manual for servicing instructions. -3- Important Safety Instructions Note: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use near water. Clean only with dry cloth. 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 in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regenerators, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 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. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 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. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. -4- 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 generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency nergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no gruarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 receiver. --Connect the equipment into 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. -5- 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 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 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 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. -6- 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, Contrast, Color, Language, or Reset all items. 6. / direction 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. /direction buttons Press to select items in the setup menu and to adjust the volume level. Press to adjust the value in the picture setup menu. 8. CLOCK button Press once to display the time on the display panel. In standby status, the time is still displayed on the panel. Press it again to set the time on the display panel. Use the buttons to select the editing position of hour or minute, and then use the buttons to adjust the value of the hour or minute upward and downward. 9. SET button Press to enter and exit from the timer setup menu. In STANDBY mode, press this button to setup the alarm clock. 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 page13) 12.Fixing hooks: Fix the portable DVD player on the Docking Station. (See page11) 13.Docking jack: For connection with a portable DVD player. -7- 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 monitors, etc. 4. AUDIO IN jack Connected to external audio signal source. 5. VIDEO input jack Connected to external video signal source. 6. DC 9.5V input jack Connected to the AC adapter. 7. Main Power Switch Side Panel Drawing Release buttons: Slide these buttons to release the portable DVD player from the Docking Station. (See page 13) -8- 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 -9- Remote Control Preparation Refer to the drawing and remove the empty battery receptacle. Using Of Remote Control 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 Insert the receptacle into the remote control. used. 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. - 10 - Remote Control Remote Control Drawing - 11 - Remote Control 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. 6. Press to select menu items or settings. Press buttons to adjust volume. Or press to adjust value in the picture setup menu. Press 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. 7. ENT button Press to confirm selections. 8. MENU button Press to access the menu of current mode. 9. 16:9/4:3 button Press to shift the aspect ratio between 16:9 and 4:3. 10. 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. 11. CH DISP In TV mode, display the current channel information. 12. CLOCK button Press once to display the time on the display panel. In standby status, the time is still displayed on the display panel. Press twice to set the time on the display panel. Use the buttons to select the editing position of hour or minute, use the buttons to adjust the value of the hour or minute upward and downward. 13. LAST button Press to back the last channel that you watch in TV mode. 14. SET button Press to enter and exit from the timer setup menu. In STANDBY mode, press this button to setup the alarm clock. - 12 - 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. - 13 - 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 ...