Sylvania 15.6" Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player

Product Overview

This document provides instructions for the Sylvania 15.6" Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player, Model No. SDVD1566. Please read these instructions carefully before use and retain them for future reference.

The unit is small, lightweight, and utilizes state-of-the-art electronics. It is easy to install, conveniently portable, and can be used at home, in the office, or on holiday.

Key Features:

• High-definition TFT LED screen
• Headphone jack
• USB/MMC/SD card slot
• Compatible with DVD, VCD, MPEG4, CD, Mp3, CD-R, DVD-RW, JPEG, etc.
• Supports playback control: play, pause, fast forward playback, fast rewind playback, etc.
• Two optional aspect ratios: 16:9 and 4:3
• Working voltage: DC 12V

Important Safety Instructions

When using electronic equipment, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to persons:

1. Read all instructions before using the unit.
2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.
3. Do not operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, is not working properly, or has been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
4. WARNING: Do not allow children to use the unit without supervision.
5. WARNING: Liquids and foodstuffs must not be spilled or dropped into the unit.
6. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out any service or repair operation.
7. This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the product by a person responsible for their safety.
8. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
9. Never leave the product unsupervised. Switch off the product when it is not in use, even if only for a short while.
10. The unit must be free-standing. It must not be placed in a cabinet.
11. The temperature of accessible surfaces may increase when the unit is operating.
12. This unit is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control.
13. If smoke is emitted, switch off and unplug the unit immediately.
14. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning and immediately wipe dry.
15. Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer. Use of other attachments may be hazardous.
16. Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, or near a swimming pool and the like).
17. Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.
18. This unit must not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, must not be placed on the apparatus.
19. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
20. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.
21. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this may cause a fire or an electric shock.
22. When the AC/DC adapter is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device must remain readily operable. To completely disconnect the power input, the AC/DC adapter must be completely disconnected from the mains.

Placement:

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
• Do not expose this appliance to direct sunlight.
• Keep this appliance away from strong magnets, heat sources, and excessive dust.
• Do not place this appliance on an unstable surface.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold place to a warm one, moisture may condense inside the unit and cause a malfunction. If this occurs, leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.

Installation:

• Ensure that the portable DVD player is installed according to the instructions and illustrations provided in this manual.

Caution:

• Do not drop any objects into the unit through the openings.
• Do not spill or spray liquid of any kind on or in the unit (this may result in a fire or electric shock).
• Do not place anything heavy on the unit.
• To ensure proper ventilation and proper operation, never cover or block the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.
• Keep the unit away from open flames such as fire, candles, etc.
• Install the batteries correctly, as incorrect replacement is hazardous.
• Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations.
• The maximum working temperature is 95 degrees Fahrenheit or 35 degrees Celsius.

No Disassembling:

• Never attempt to disassemble the unit, as this is very dangerous and may cause an electric shock and/or harm from exposure to the laser beam.
• Please refer all servicing and maintenance to an authorized service center.

Cleaning Unit:

1. When cleaning, please make sure the unit is unplugged from the power source.
2. Do not use chemicals or detergents when cleaning.
3. Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with water to clean the exterior of the unit only and immediately wipe dry.

Disc Handling:

• Do not leave discs near heat sources, in direct sunlight, or in high humidity.
• Store discs in their cases when they are not being used.
• Stacking discs or standing them at an angle without putting them in the case can cause the disc to warp.
• Do not touch the disc surface when handling a disc; hold it by the edges.
• Fingerprints, dust, dirt, or scratches on the disc can distort the picture or reduce sound quality. Always handle carefully and make sure discs are clean before use.
• Do not stick paper or tape onto the disc.
• Do not write on the disc with a marker, etc. Clean discs using a soft cloth, lightly wiping from the center outwards.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, commercially available cleaners not intended for CDs, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs, as these may damage your disc.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows a hand holding a disc by its edge, with an illustration of cleaning a disc with a soft cloth from the center outwards.

NOTE:

• Do not use or leave the device in direct sunlight or a hot environment such as a vehicle, etc. Overheating can damage the device.
• Do not overcharge the device – do not leave the device on the charger for very long after the battery has been fully charged.
• The device should be protected from any physical impact or damage, and care should be taken not to drop the device.
• Only use the factory-supplied charger. The use of an unapproved charger or cable may cause the battery to fail, explode, and/or damage the device.
• Do not disassemble, puncture, crush, or expose your device to temperatures above 40 °C / 104 °F.
• Keep your device away from fire or water.
• Keep your device from moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Should your battery swell or expand, please immediately discontinue use of your device. A probable cause is it having been overheated at some point or overcharged. Please contact Sylvania for support.

Package Contents

1. AC ADAPTOR
2. REMOTE CONTROL
3. EARPHONE
4. AV CABLE
5. CAR ADAPTOR
6. INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Front/Rear Panel

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the front and side view of the portable DVD player. The front features a screen, playback buttons (Open, Vol +/-, Menu, Setup, Mode, Power/Display), and a disc slot. The side features various ports including DC IN, AV OUT, AV IN, and a USB port, along with SD/MMC card slot.

Front/Side Panel Components:

Remote Control

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the Sylvania remote control with numerous buttons.

Remote Control Buttons:

Panel Keys

Common key functions on the panel:

• Menu: Press to return to the root menu for DVD.
• Stop: Press to suspend current broadcast.
• Play/Pause: Press once to pause play, press again to resume.
• Setup: Press to enter the setup menu, then use the direction keys and OK to set the system menu.
• USB/SD: Press repeatedly to switch input source: Disc/ SD card/USB mode.
• Direction Keys: Use direction keys for: Previous/Next/Fast forward/ Fast rewind.
• OK: Press to enter the selected item or choice.
• Open: Press to open the door.

Battery Installation and Replacement:

• Unscrew battery cover and remove.
• Properly dispose of exhausted batteries.
• Insert 2 new AAA batteries (not included).
• Be sure the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of the batteries are facing the correct direction.
• Replace the battery cover.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows two AAA batteries with their positive and negative terminals clearly marked. Another diagram shows the battery compartment of the remote control with correct battery orientation indicated.

Key Functions

Note: Some of the following buttons are only on the remote, some are only on the unit, and some are on both the unit and the remote.

• POWER SWITCH: Switch on/off the unit.
• USB/SD: Press repeatedly to switch between Disc, SD card, USB source input.
• SETUP: Press to enter/exit the setup menu.
• Digit Keys (0-9): The digit keys can be used to input numbers or to select a track or chapter number.
• ENTER: Press to enter an item in the menu or to confirm and execute a selection.
• Direction Keys: The direction keys can be used to move the highlight in the menu.
• MODE: Press button to switch to DVD or AV INPUT.
• REPEAT: Press to switch repeat modes. (Note: This function is invalid when the PBC function is activated.)
• A-B: Use to repeat specific sections of a disc. Press this button to mark the starting point (A) and press it again to mark the ending point (B), and the unit will play the selected section over and over again. Press a third time to cancel A-B repeat and resume normal playback. (Note: Points A and B must be in the same title/track).
• [Previous Chapter/Track Icon]: Skip to the previous chapter/track.
• [Next Chapter/Track Icon]: Skip to the next chapter/track.
• PLAY/PAUSE (▶️/⏸️): Press to start a playback or resume normal playback from fast forward, fast reverse, slow-motion, frame-by-frame playback, etc.
• PAUSE (⏸️): Press to temporarily pause a playback; press ▶️ to resume the playback.
• PAUSE (⏸️) then STOP (■): Press once to pause a playback, then press ■ to continue the playback. Press twice to stop a playback and the disc will reset to the starting point.
• FWD ⏩: Fast forward playback. Available speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x and normal speed.
• REV ⏪: Fast reverse playback. Available speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x and normal speed.
• GOTO: Press to enter the TIME menu. Use the digit keys to select a title, chapter, track, track time, or disc time to play. Press again to exit the TIME menu.
• MUTE ?: Press this button to temporarily switch off the sound. Press it again to switch it on.
• VOLUME+/-: Press VOLUME+ to turn up the volume. Press VOLUME- to turn down the volume.
• AUDIO: Press repeatedly to select the available audio languages provided by the disc (for DVD). Press repeatedly to switch the available audio channels provided by the disc (for VCD).
• MENU: Press to return to the main menu when playing DVD.
• SUBTITLE: Press repeatedly to switch/show the subtitles or turn off the subtitle function. (Note: This function only works if the disc is encoded with subtitles.)
• OSD: Press repeatedly to switch or hide the relative information of the playing disc.
• ZOOM: Press this button to zoom in the scene. The available zoom ratios are: 2x, 3x, and 4x. In zoomed-in mode, the direction keys can be used to move the zooming center. (Note: Applies to DVD, VCD, MPEG4, etc).
• REV/FWD: Press "REV" to search backward, "FWD" to search forward.

General Setup

Charging the Unit

This player is powered by a lithium-polymer battery. It features a high ratio of energy to weight. It has no memory effect and can be recharged at any time regardless of whether it is fully or partially discharged. It takes about six hours to fully charge the battery, and a fully charged battery can be used for up to two hours.

Connect the attached AC/DC adapter to the DC INPUT jack on the unit, then plug the adapter into a 100-240V AC outlet.

Note: Make sure to switch off the unit before charging. The charging indicator LED will change from RED to GREEN to indicate that the battery has been fully charged.

Usage and Maintenance of the Rechargeable Battery

1. The working temperature of the rechargeable battery ranges from 0 °C to 45 °C.
2. Always unplug the unit when it is not being used, unless it is being charged.
3. Heat is inevitably produced during playback; this is normal. However, switch off and allow it to cool down.
4. Avoid banging the battery and keep it away from heat and moisture.

Connecting to the TV

This unit can be connected to a TV to enjoy high-quality music, movies, etc. Use an AV cable to connect the AV OUT jack on the unit to the AV IN jack of a TV. The DVD player has sound and video input jacks for connecting external audio and video inputs.

Menu Operation

1. Press [SETUP] on the remote control or on the unit to show the setup menu.
2. Press [LEFT]/[RIGHT] to select an item. The submenu of the selected item will be instantly shown.
3. Press [UP]/[DOWN] to select an item in the submenu, then press [OK]/[ENTER]/[RIGHT] to enter.
4. Use [UP]/[DOWN] to select an option, then press [OK]/[ENTER] to confirm or press [LEFT] to cancel.
5. Press [UP]/[DOWN] to continue to set other items in the submenu.
6. Press [LEFT] to go back to the superior menu of the current one.
7. Press [SETUP] again and press [ENTER]/[OK] to exit the setup menu.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the "General Setup Page" menu with options like "TV Display", "OSD Lang", "Last Memory", and "Text To Speech".

System Setup

1. General Setup Page

There are four items in the GENERAL SETUP PAGE: TV DISPLAY, OSD LANGUAGE, LAST MEMORY, Text To Speech.

1.1 TV DISPLAY

• 4:3 PANSCAN: If the unit is connected to a conventional TV set, a wide-screen image will be displayed on the screen in its native aspect ratio with some part on the left and right cut off.
• 4:3 LETTERBOX: If the unit is connected to a conventional TV set, a wide-screen image will be displayed in its native aspect ratio with black borders on the top and on the bottom.
• 16:9 WIDE: Select this option if the unit is connected to a wide-screen TV set. A wide-screen image will be displayed in full screen in its native aspect ratio, while the 4:3 image will be stretched out horizontally to fit the screen.

1.2 OSD (On-Screen Display) Language

Set the on-screen display language in this item.

1.3 LAST MEMORY

• ON: Each time you turn off the unit or stop the disc, it will memorize the last play time. Next time you turn on the unit and play the same disc, the unit will play from that memorized point.
• OFF: Disable the last memory function.

1.4 TEXT TO SPEECH

• ON: Set this on; it will speak when you press any buttons.
• OFF: Disable the text to speech function.

2. Video Setup Page

This menu is used to set up the picture quality of the unit.

3.1 QUALITY

Adjust items according to your personal preference.

3.1.1 SHARPNESS

There are three options (HIGH, MEDIUM, and LOW) for you to choose in this item.

3.1.2 BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST

Enter an item and use the direction keys [LEFT]/[RIGHT] to adjust the value, then press [ENTER] to confirm.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the "Video Setup Page" menu with options like "Panel Quality".

4. Preference Setup

If there is no disc in the disc tray, the disc tray is open, or the disc in the disc tray is stopped, this item is available.

4.1 TV TYPE

Press to change TV TYPE (NTSC/AUTO/PAL).

4.2 AUDIO, SUBTITLE and DISC MENU

Select a preferred audio language, subtitle language, and disc menu language in these items. You can also change the audio language by pressing [AUDIO] and the subtitle language by pressing [SUBTITLE] on the remote control.

NOTE: If the selected languages in these items are not available for the currently playing disc, the disc will be played in the default settings.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the "Preference Page" menu with options like "TV Type", "Audio", "Subtitle", "Disc Menu", "Parental", "Password", and "Default".

4.3 PARENTAL

This item allows the user to set a maximum rating for the movies that can be viewed. Movies rated higher than the level set for the parental lock cannot be viewed without inputting the correct password. To reset the level, the correct password must be entered. The default password is 0000.

NOTE: This function only works for discs that have parental control function.

4.4 DEFAULT

Press to restore the default settings except the settings in the PASSWORD setup page and the PARENTAL item.

5. PASSWORD SETUP PAGE

5.1 PASSWORD MODE

Switch password function ON/OFF.

NOTE: Key in the correct password and press [ENTER] before you change the option in this item. The default password is 0000.

5.2 PASSWORD

Reset the password. The default password is (0000) to change the parental level.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the "Password Setup Page" menu with options for "Password Mode" and "Password".

Playback

After all the connections are correctly made, switch on the unit.

Loading and Playing a Disc

1. After connecting power to the unit, set the power switch to the ON position.
2. Push [OPEN] to open the disc tray. Place a disc in it with the label side facing up.
3. Close the disc tray. The unit will load the disc and start playing.

MP3/MPEG4 Disc Playback

After the unit loads an MP3/MPEG4 disc, a menu showing the contents of the disc will display on the screen.

1. Press the direction key [UP]/[DOWN] to select a file or a folder.
2. Press [OK] to enter the selected folder. The file or the folder in it will be listed instantly.
3. Press [OK] to begin to play the selected file.
4. When the disc is stopped, press [LEFT] to return to the superior menu.

U DRIVE&SD/MMC CARD PLAYBACK

Insert a U drive or a card reader into the USB port. Press [USB/SD from the remote or DVD/USB/SD from the DVD] to select USB mode to play the readable files in it. Insert an SD/MMC card into the SD/MMC card port. Press [USB/SD from the remote or DVD/USB/SD from the DVD] to select MCR mode to play the readable files in it.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Before resorting to maintenance service, please check the following chart.

Warranty Exclusions

The warranty will not be valid if:

1. The product has not been installed, operated, or maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions provided with the product.
2. The product has been used for purposes other than its intended function.
3. The product has been used for purposes other than household use.
4. The damage or malfunction of the product is caused by any of the following conditions:
   • Incorrect voltage
   • Accidents (including liquid or moisture damage)
   • Misuse or abuse of the product
   • Faulty or improper installation
   • Mains supply problems including power spikes or lightning damage
   • Infestation by insects
   • Tampering or modification of the product by persons other than authorized service personnel
   • Exposure to abnormally corrosive materials
   • Insertion of foreign objects into the unit
   • Used with accessories not pre-approved

Please refer to and heed all warnings and precautions in the User Manual.

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