Polaroid TDB-3000AR Specifications, Troubleshooting Guide, Outputs, Symptoms and Correction

Specifications

DVD VIDEO PLAYER/OUTPUTS/SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
DVD VIDEO PLAYER			SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Power supply	120V~ 60 Hz		Audio cable (red and white)	1
Power consumption	20W
			Remote control	1
Mass	3.0 kg
			Batteries (AA)	2
External dimensions	360 x 50 x 255 mm (W/H/D)
			Video cable (yellow)	1
Signal system	NTSC/ PAL
			User’s manual	1
Laser	Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm
OUTPUTS
Video output		1.0 V (p-p), 75 , negative sync
S video output		(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , negative sync
		(C) 0.286 V (p-p), 75
Component video output		Y)1.0V (p-p), 75
		(Pb)0.7V (p-p), 75
		(Pr)0.7V (p-p), 75
Audio output (digital audio)		0.5 V (p-p), 75
Audio output (analog audio)		2.0 V (rms), 10k

Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOMS AND CORRECTION

Symptom	Correction
No power	• Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely.
No picture	• Verify the connection from the DVD video output to the TV video input. Then switch TV to
	appropriate mode (video 1)
	• Connect the video cable into the jacks securely. Refer to your television owners manual.
Have sound but no picture	• Press I/P button on the player's remote control.
No sound	• Connect the audio cables into the jacks securely.
	• Verify the connection from the DVD audio output to the TV or receiver audio input. Then switch to the appropriate
	source on the receiver. Refer to your audio amplifier owners manual.
Black & White picture	• Damaged S-Video connector (bent pin)
The playback picture has	• A small amount of picture distortion may appear because of a poor quality video/sound transfer to disc. This is
occasional distortion	especially true of some discs manufactured between 1997-1998.
	• Scratched disc
Brightness is unstable or	• Connect the DVD player directly through the TV and not through any other source. What you’re viewing is the effect
noises are produced on	of the copy protection circuitry required on all DVD players.
playback pictures	• If you don’t have a video input on your TV, you must purchase an RF adapter from your dealer.
The DVD video	• Place the disc with the graphics side up.
player does not start	• Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.
playback	• Make sure the disc is free from scratches & fingerprints.
	• Press the SETUP button to turn off the menu screen.
	• Cancel the parental lock function or change the parental lock level. (The Pre-set password is 3308.)
	• Turn the power off then disconnect the power plug and reinsert it back into the wall. Retry again.
	• Use region 1 discs only.
MP3 won’t read disc or it	• Reburn disc as the software edition used may not be compatible with the player. Check web site for instruction.
skips
The remote control does	• Replace the batteries with new ones.
not work properly	• Operate the remote control within about 7m.

If our troubleshooting guide doesn't help, give us a call. For service, support and warranty information, visit www.polaroidelectronics.com or in the US call 1-866-289-5168 and in Canada call 1-866-301-7922.

WARNING: Opening the back cover of your Player will void the warranty.

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