Polaroid MGX-0550 User manual

Portable GPS with Built-in DVD Player

MGX-0550

Operation Manual

20060201

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Important safety

instructions

CAUTION: to reduce the risk of electric

shock, do not remove cover. No

user-serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

ELECTROCUTION HAZARD: The

lightning flash with an arrowhead

symbol inside of an equilateral triangle

alerts you to the presence of

uninsulated dangerous voltage within

the case that may be strong enough to

be a risk of electrocution.

WARNING: to reduce the risk of fire or

electric shock, do not expose this

appliance to rain of moisture.

CAUTION: use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION: This 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.

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CAUTION FOR LASER PRODUCTS

• Class 1 laser product.

• DANGER: Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or

defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. Do not stare into beam.

• CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable

parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

GPS WARNING

• Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may

result in injury or property damage.

• The unit is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not

reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather

conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while

driving.

• Use the unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit

for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance,

location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine

ground proximity for aircraft navigation.

REGION CODE INFORMATION

DVD players and discs are coded by region. If the region number described on

the DVD disc does not correspond to the region number of this system, this

system cannot play the disc. The region code of this system is 1.

IMPORTANT

Polaroid is not responsible for any damage caused by substitutions and

modifications of the product that were done without authorization from Polaroid

or an authorized service center.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

• Read, follow, and keep these instructions, and heed all warnings.

• Do not use this system near water.

• Clean only with a dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings, and don’t put this system on a

bed, sofa, or anything that blocks ventilation. Install according to the

instructions in this manual.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other heat-generating devices (including amplifiers).

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• Don’t expose the system to moisture, and don’t place liquid containers

on the system.

• If you use an AC power adapter, the power outlet that it’s connected to

should be near the system and easily accessible.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, especially at

the ends of the power cables.

• 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.

• Use only attachments and accessories specified by Polaroid.

• Use only with the bracket or mounting hardware specified by Polaroid

or sold with the system.

• Unplug the system during lightning storms or when unused for a long

time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the system has been damaged in any way, such as a damaged

power cord, spilled liquid, exposure to moisture, abnormal operation,

or if it has been dropped.

• Do not operate the system or watch video while driving.

• Place the system in a comfortable position for viewing.

• Detach battery when using an external power source after the battery

is recharged.

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only

with equivalent type.

• Disconnect the GPS from the DC power cord when starting the

vehicle.

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Caring for discs

Holding discs

When handling discs, always hold them by their outside or inside edges.

Cleaning

• Dirt and fingerprints on the disc may affect the quality of disc playback.

Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe discs clean. If necessary to remove

heavy dirt or fingerprints, moisten the cloth with diluted, neutral

detergent.

• Do not wipe discs in a circular direction, because scratches that follow

the direction of the track grooves tend to cause noise. Gently wipe

from the center of the disc to the outer edge.

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Contents

Important safety instructions ................................1

Caring for discs....................................................................4

Contents...................................................................5

Features ...................................................................7

Package contents.................................................................8

Overview................................................................10

Left......................................................................................11

Back....................................................................................12

Remote control...................................................................13

Setting up the system...........................................16

Installing the remote control battery.................................16

Connecting power..............................................................17

Installing the system in your car.......................................21

Connecting external audio and video...............................22

Using the FM transmitter ...................................................25

Changing system settings.................................................26

Navigating with GPS.............................................27

Getting ready for GPS navigation .....................................27

Understanding the map .....................................................28

Getting help........................................................................28

Using the Main Menu .........................................................29

Using the front knob control .............................................30

Navigating to an address...................................................30

Navigating to location on the map....................................34

Navigating to a point of interest........................................35

Navigating to a recent location .........................................37

Using Favorites..................................................................38

Map options........................................................................41

Settings...............................................................................44

Finding your software version ..........................................51

Updating maps ...................................................................51

Playing DVDs.........................................................52

Playing a DVD.....................................................................52

Using on-screen buttons...................................................54

Advanced DVD setup.........................................................54

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Playing audio CDs................................................ 57

Playing CDs ........................................................................57

Viewing a photo CD.............................................. 59

Troubleshooting................................................... 61

Specifications....................................................... 63

Glossary................................................................ 65

Copyright ..............................................................67

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Features

• GPS navigation

o Supports address destination, waypoints, route suggestions,

and Favorites.

o Audio prompts to help you keep your eyes on the road while

providing helpful navigation cues.

o Pre-loaded maps of North America

o Keep track of up to 50 routes.

o Accurate to within about 11 yards (10 meters).

o Includes internal compass, internal antenna, and external

antenna.

• High-quality audio and video

o Dolby Decoder for excellent sound.

o FM transmitter for full stereo sound over any nearby FM

radio.

o External AV inputs for additional devices, such as video

cameras and video games.

o AV output jacks for using external speakers and displays.

• Disc playing

o Can play audio CDs, movie DVDs, and photos on disc

(CD-R and CD-RW).

o Plays both 12 cm and 8 cm discs.

o 3-second anti-shock DVD playback, 10-second anti-shock

CD playback

• Advanced playing functions

o Compatible with DVD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and Picture CD.

o On-screen display: You can choose from multiple languages

for the on-screen display language.

o Search by Time: Search for a certain track of a disk by

selected time.

o Last memory playback: Memorizes the stopped playback

track and continues playing the disc from this spot when

power is restored.

o Supports screen image inverse, multiple languages (audio

and subtitle), and multiple angles.

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• Other special features

o High resolution: MPEG-2 decoding format achieves more

than 500 lines of horizontal resolution.

o Power adapter switch: Automatically adapts to voltage

requirements in U.S and other countries.

o SD Card and USB Input: designed with SD card and USB

ports, can be connected to SD card or other USB device for

map updates.

o FM transmitter: supports 88.0-108.0 MHz FM transmission.

Package contents

Portable GPS with DVD player

Remote control

User’s manual

Li-Ion polymer battery

AV cable

External antenna

AC power adapter

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DC power cord

Mounting cradle

Windshield mount bracket

Dashboard mount disk

Carrying case

Note: Accessories are subject to change without prior notice.

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Overview

1 Speakers

2 LCD touch screen

3 Mode button

Press to change between DVD, AV In, or GPS mode.

4 BACK button

In GPS mode, press to return to the previous menu.

5 Control knob

In GPS mode, use to zoom in or zoom out the map and change

selections within menus. In the DVD mode, used to select items. In

Setup, use to adjust settings.

6 MAP button

Press to display the map on the screen.

7 SETUP button

Press to enter or exit the general menu.

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8 DC 12V input jack

Connect to the power adapter or cord.

9 AV OUT jack

Connect to an external AV device for audio and video output.

10 AV IN jack

Connect to an external AV signal source for audio and video input.

11 Headphone jack

Used to connect headphones for private listening. When

headphones are connected, the speakers are automatically turned

off.

12 Volume control

Used to adjust the volume of the headphones and speakers.

13 OPEN button

Press to open the disc tray cover.

14 Disc tray

Load the CD or DVD into the disc tray.

Left

1 GPS Antenna

Rotate out to receive the GPS signal. While in use, this

must be kept horizontal (level with the ground)

regardless of the tilt of the GPS system.

2 GPS jack

Connect to the external antenna for receiving a

stronger and clearer GPS signal.

3 USB port

Connect a USB device to this port.

4 SD card slot.

Use for updating maps or getting additional maps. For

more information, call 1-866-289-5168.

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Back

1 PUSH button

Press to open the LCD screen.

2 Power indicator

3 POWER switch

Slide to turn power on or off.

Bottom

1 Rechargeable battery contacts

For connecting the rechargeable battery pack.

Do not touch the contacts.

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Remote control

For best results, aim the remote control directly at the front of the GPS within

about 15 feet, within a 60-degree arc, and with no obstacles between the remote

control and the remote sensor. Not used in GPS mode. For more information,

see “Playing DVDs” on page 52.

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1 PWR button

Press to access standby mode or playback mode.

2 INFO button

Press to display the detailed information of the disc during

playback. Press this button again to close the information window.

3 TITLE button

Press to display the title menu (if it exists).

4 Direction buttons

Press to select options.

5 ENTER button

Press to access playback or confirm your menu or setting

selection.

6 SETUP button

Press to enter the player’s DVD setup.

7 0-9 number buttons

Press to select an option in a menu.

8  PREV button

Press to return to the previous list, track, or chapter. While playing a

DVD, press this button twice to return to the previous track.

9  NEXT button

Press to skip to the next list, track, or chapter.

10 SUBT button

Press to select subtitle languages if the DVD has subtitle options.

11 ANGLE button

Press to access alternate camera angles if the DVD has them.

12 A-B repeat button

Press to repeatedly play a selected segment. For more information,

see “Playing a DVD” on page 52.

13 ZOOM button

Press to use zoom effects.

14 REP button

Press to repeat a chapter, title, track, or the entire disc.

15 MENU button

Press to display or cancel the menu.

16 PAUSE button

Press to pause the playback.

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17 STOP button

Press to stop playback, then press PLAY to resume playback.

Press twice to stop playback completely and return you to the main

DVD menu.

18 PLAY button

Press to begin play.

19 GOTO button

Press to select a starting time, track, or title.

20 +10 button

Press this button and additional number buttons to enter values

greater than 9.

21  Forward scan button

Press to search forward quickly.

22  Reverse scan button

Press to search backward quickly.

23 SLOW button

Press to play a DVD in slow motion.

24 AUDIO button

Press to select alternate audio languages if the DVD has them.

During CD playback, press to select a different audio track.

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Setting up the system

Installing the remote control battery

1. Pull the battery holder out of the remote control in the direction of

the arrow.

2. Load a new battery with the (+) side up.

3. Slide the battery holder back into the remote control.

Caution

• Improper use of the battery may cause overheating, leakage,

explosion, or ignition, which can result in an injury or fire. Battery

leakage may damage the remote control.

• Do not expose the remote control to direct sunlight.

• Do not disassemble, deform, or heat the battery.

• Do not put the battery in fire or water.

• Immediately recharge a drained battery.

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Connecting power

Using the AC power adapter

The GPS has an AC adapter included for powering the GPS and charging the

battery.

1. Connect the AC adapter to the right side of the GPS in the jack

marked DC 12V IN.

2. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord into a grounded electrical

outlet. The battery LED lights green (if the battery is fully charged)

or red (if the battery is not fully charged).

Note: While using the AC power adapter, the LCD screen will be

brighter than when the GPS is powered by the rechargeable

battery.

3. To disconnect the power adapter, first turn off the power.

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Using the DC power cord

The GPS has a DC power cord (car adapter) for powering the GPS while in a

vehicle.

1. Connect the car adapter (DC power cord) to the right side of the

GPS in the jack marked DC 12V IN.

2. Plug the other end into the vehicle’s 12V accessory/cigarette lighter

socket

Using the rechargeable battery

Your portable GPS comes with a lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery that

attaches to the bottom of the GPS player. Charge the battery fully before initial

use. Charging time is normally about 5 hours. A fully charged battery delivers

about 3 hours of use, but playing time varies from disc to disc. If the battery will

not be used for a long period of time, fully charge the battery before storage.

Precautions:

• New batteries should be fully charged before initial use.

• Battery should only be used and charged when temperatures are

between 32-100°F.

• Never put the battery in fire or water.

• Do not expose the battery to high temperatures or store in hot, sunny

places.

• Maintain well-ventilated conditions around the product to avoid

overheating. Don’t put the product on a bed, sofa or anything that may

block ventilation to the product.

• Do not short the battery terminals.

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