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User's Manual
Edition 1.7
May 4, 2006

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  • Page 1 360i User’s Manual Edition 1.7 May 4, 2006...
  • Page 2 Copyright ATO reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice. ATO makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting iSee Information ...1 Meet the iSee 360i ...1 What You Can Do With the ISee 360i...1 Features of the ATO iSee 360i...2 What You Need to Use the iSee 360i ...2 Supported iPods...3 PC Requirements ...3 iSee 360i Controls...4 Accessories...5...
  • Page 4 Section 6. About VidiScape Software ... 55 Section 7. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ... 57 Frequently Asked Questions ... 57 iSee Firmware ... 58 Finding the Firmware Version ... 59 Updating iSee Firmware ... 59 Viewing Release Notes... 60 Troubleshooting Tips ... 60 iSee 360i User’s Manual...
  • Page 5 Mechanical Specifications ...63 Communication and Interface ...63 Encoding and Decoding ...64 Video and Audio ...65 Appendix B: Technical Support ...67 Returning Your iSee...67 Packing Your iSee ...67 Shipping Your iSee to ATO...68 Appendix C: Warranty...69 Index ...71 iSee 360i User’s Manual...
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  • Page 7: What You Can Do With The Isee 360I

    • Look at the iSee Quick Setup Guide to get your iSee up and running in a hurry. • Use this iSee 360i User’s Manual to learn how to record and play videos, listen to music, and view photos on your iSee 360i.

  • Page 8: What You Need To Use The Isee 360I

    • Software included: Software disc has VidiScape host application and ArcSoft software to convert video, audio and picture files for playing on the iSee. What You Need to Use the iSee 360i To use the iSee 360i you’ll need: • A supported Apple iPod mobile digital device.

  • Page 9: Supported Ipods

    PC with: • Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or later • DirectX9 (DirectX9c recommended). You can install this from the iSee software disc if you don’t already have it. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 1. Getting Started...

  • Page 10: Isee 360I Controls

    (toward the connector) to unlock. Watch video. View slide shows. Play music. Connect iSee’s AC adapter here Press to select and start video, slide show, or music, cycle through menus, and control the iSee and iPod. iSee 360i User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Standard Isee 360I Accessories

    Control Power On/Off button Headphone jack Accessories Accessories enhance the functionality of your iSee 360i and make it even more fun to use. Standard iSee 360i Accessories Every iSee 360i comes with: • AC adapter • Protective sleeve • ATO iSee software disc •...

  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    360i. • iSee nano Adapter: Lets you insert your iPod nano into the iSee 360i. • iSee video Adapter: A tray that allows your iPod video to fit perfectly into the iSee 360i. iPod mini adapter iSee Standard Dock...

  • Page 13: Precautions

    Standard Dock or inserting or removing a custom adapter. Caution: Be careful of static electricity. The iSee may stop working and have to be restarted if operated in a strong electrostatic environment. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 1. Getting Started...
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  • Page 15: Note The Serial Number And Register Your Product

    First, note the serial number and date of purchase of your iSee. Write the information here, so you’ll have a record: My iSee 360i Serial Number Is: The Date of Purchase Is: You’ll need this information in case you need service, or if your iSee is lost.

  • Page 16: Step 1: Load The Battery In The Isee

    Step 1: Load the Battery in the iSee To load the battery: 1. Open the iSee’s battery compartment by pulling up and out on the battery cover. Open the Battery Compartment 2. Unwrap the battery. Note the set of battery contacts. iSee 360i User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 Section 2. Setting Up Your iSee 3. Place the battery into the iSee so the battery’s contacts mate with those in the iSee. Load the iSee Battery 4. Replace the battery cover. iSee 360i User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Step 3: Install Isee Files On Your Ipod

    As one of the steps, you are asked to enable disk use on your iPod. This allows your iPod to be used much like a hard disk. You enable disk use from the iTunes Edit | Preferences menu. (The iSee installer explains how.) iSee 360i User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: If Asked To Restart Your Computer

    You can safely wait until you’ve installed all software on your computer before you restart. (In other words, you only have to restart once!) iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 2. Setting Up Your iSee...
  • Page 20 1. Insert the iSee software disc in the computer. You see the iSee installer window. Insert the iSee Software Disc (If you don’t see the iSee installer window, use Windows Explorer to double-click the Setup.exe file on the iSee software disc.) The iSee Installer Window iSee 360i User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Edit | Preferences 7. Under the iPod tab, select the the screen. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 2. Setting Up Your iSee Configure iTunes text box, open iTunes if it menu, select Programs text box out of the way, and in...
  • Page 22 11. Go back to the iSee installer’s click Done . (You don’t need to restart your computer after this step.) You see the iSee installer window again. tab: Configure iTunes iSee 360i User’s Manual Enable disk Do not warn me Music box and...
  • Page 23 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray; or b) Click VidiScape’s File | Eject Device command. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 2. Setting Up Your iSee button to install ArcSoft icon in the Windows system tray,...

  • Page 24: Step 4: Insert Your Ipod In The Isee

    Adapters are available for purchase where you bought your iSee, or at www.isee-ato.com. To insert a standard iPod: 1. Position the iPod so its screen is facing to the rear of the iSee, and the iPod’s USB connector is oriented toward the...
  • Page 25 USB connector is oriented toward the iSee. 5. Slide the adapter into the iSee until the adapter clicks into place and the connectors are mated securely. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 2. Setting Up Your iSee...

  • Page 26: Step 5: Turn On The Isee Power

    Step 5: Turn On the iSee Power Press the on/off button to turn on the iSee. The on/off LED is illuminated, and you see the iSee logo in the iSee viewing screen, followed by the main menu. Turn On the iSee iSee 360i User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: A Final Step

    Don’t forget to remove the transparent protective covering from the iSee screen. And be sure to always transport your iSee in its protective sleeve. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 2. Setting Up Your iSee View the Main Menu Don’t disconnect the iPod...

  • Page 28: Battery Life And Battery Charging

    AC adapter. 3. Once the iSee is shut down and you no longer see the “Do not disconnect” screen on the iPod, you can remove the iPod from the iSee player. iSee 360i User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Emergency Shutdown And Reset

    Do not remove the iPod if you see the “Do not disconnect” screen. 3. If using an adapter, remove the iPod from the adapter first; then go on to step 4 to remove the adapter from the iSee. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 2. Setting Up Your iSee...
  • Page 30 Press outward at the base, between the battery and the connectors. Do not use excessive force, as you can cause damage or void the warranty. Removing an iPod or an adapter iSee 360i User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Section 3. Using The Isee

    Control Panel Button Left ( ) Up ( ) iSee 360i User’s Manual How to Use It • Move left in a list or a mosaic. • Rewind while playing video. • Pan left while viewing zoomed photo.
  • Page 32 “Go forward” or “Choice confirmed.” • Play and pause video while in video playback. • Go downward in menu list or mosaic. • Reduce volume when playing music or video. • Pan down in zoomed picture. iSee 360i User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Viewing The Main Screen

    • Use the control panel Left ( ) button to scroll all the way left to the iPOD heading. • Use the Right ( ) button to scroll all the way right to the RECORD button. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 3. Using the iSee or Browse Up or Down...

  • Page 34: Navigating A Settings Menu

    Use the Right ( ) button to increase the value; use the Left ( ) button to decrease the value. Press Select ( ), Left ( ), or Right ( ) to toggle between on (“X”) and off. iSee 360i User’s Manual ) to choose one for...

  • Page 35: Playing Videos

    You see a larger view of the selection, with the accompanying title. 4. Press Select ( begins playing. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 3. Using the iSee How to Use It A setting label followed by three periods (…) indicates one or more dialog...

  • Page 36: Changing Audio Volume

    2. With the main menu displayed, press and hold the Menu ( button. You see the System Settings menu. ) to pause the video. Press Select ( ) button to see the Video ) button until you see the iSee 360i User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Onscreen Indicators

    Then press Select ( toggle a check box; or press Select ( box; or press Right ( ) or Left ( ) to change a slider setting. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 3. Using the iSee Volume ), Right ( ), or Left ( ) to ) to activate a dialog .
  • Page 38 Left ( ) for seek backward. Turn on (“X”) to proceed automatically from the end of one video to the beginning of the next; off to return to video browsing after playing a video. (Default is off.) iSee 360i User’s Manual ) again or...

  • Page 39: Video Browse Settings

    ) button. You see the Settings menu for video browsing. 5. Make any changes to the menu. The changes take effect immediately. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 3. Using the iSee How to Use It Displays current video ready for deletion.

  • Page 40: Listening To Music

    Left ( ) and Right ( ) to select a different video to delete. ) button until you see the main menu. ). You see a mosaic of music albums. iSee 360i User’s Manual ) again or restart ) to cancel. Or use ) to...

  • Page 41: Changing Music Settings

    2. Make any changes to the menu. The changes take effect immediately. 3. Press Menu ( ) again. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 3. Using the iSee ) to start playing from the beginning; or ) to pause. Press Select (...

  • Page 42: Music Settings

    Displays current song ready for deletion. Press Select ( the deletion or Menu ( use Left ( ) and Right ( ) to select a different song to delete. iSee 360i User’s Manual ) again or ) to confirm ) to cancel. Or...

  • Page 43: Song List Settings

    Song List Setting Volume TV-Out Delete... iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 3. Using the iSee How to Use It Adjust volume for video and music. (Default is 5.) Turn on (“X”) to output iSee’s display to a TV; or off for normal display on the iSee’s screen.

  • Page 44: Viewing Photos And Slide Shows

    Left ( ) to go to the next photo. Hold down either Right ( ) or Left ( ) to get a fast review of images. ). You see a mosaic of photos. iSee 360i User’s Manual ) to ) again to launch...

  • Page 45: Adding Background Music To A Slide Show

    2. Then start the slide show normally. While playing the slide show, you can use the Up ( ) and Down ( ) buttons to control music volume. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 3. Using the iSee ). You see the word Zoom in the...

  • Page 46: Changing Photo Settings

    Select ( box; or press Right ( ) or Left ( ) to change a slider setting. ) button. You see the Photo ), Right ( ), or Left ( ) to ) to activate a dialog iSee 360i User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Photo Setting

    Photo Setting Volume TV-Out Caption Slide Time Delete... iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 3. Using the iSee How to Use It Controls volume of music. (Default is 5.) Turn on (“X”) to output iSee’s display to a TV; off for normal display on the iSee’s screen.

  • Page 48: Changing System Settings

    TV-Out is enabled, the iSee screen is blank. You can press Select ( iSee to turn off TV-Out. Press Select ( ) to reset all settings to their factory defaults. iSee 360i User’s Manual ) again or restart...

  • Page 49: Changing Mosaic Settings

    Right ( ) or Left ( ) to change a slider setting. This changes the mosaic settings for all displays (music, video, and photos). iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 3. Using the iSee How to Use It...
  • Page 50 Press Select ( the deletion or Menu ( use Left ( ) and Right ( ) to select a different object to delete. iSee 360i User’s Manual ) again or restart ) to confirm ) to cancel. Or...

  • Page 51: Section 4. Recording Video

    2. Insert the iSee into the Standard Dock, making sure the connector is seated securely. 3. Connect the audio output of a video source (camcorder, DVD player, satellite TV, VCR, etc.) to the AUDIO IN connector of the Standard Dock.

  • Page 52: Video Recording To The Ipod

    5. Press Select ( the recording is saved and you see the Video Browse screen with the recorded video ready for playback, if desired. ) to begin recording. You see a Record ) to end recording. When recording stops, iSee 360i User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: If You're Using A Camcorder

    If You’re Using a Camcorder Some camcorders have Line-Out jacks, while others may use a cable. Depending on your camcorder model, you may need to purchase a female-to-female RCA adapter from your local electronics store.

  • Page 54: Changing The Record Settings

    Press Select ( confirm the deletion or Menu ( cancel. Or use Left ( ) and Right ( ) to select a different video to delete. iSee 360i User’s Manual ) again or restart ) to ) to...

  • Page 55: Viewing With The Standard Dock

    4. Use the iSee control panel to start the video or slide show. Note: The audio volume level on the screen or on the TV indicates the audio level at the iSee headphone jack, not the audio output of the Standard Dock. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 4. Recording Video...
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  • Page 57: Section 5. Using Ipod Play-Through Mode

    To listen to iTunes media, simply plug the headphones directly into the iPod. The iSee continues to charge the iPod battery. iSee 360i User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Using Ipod Play-Through

    5. On the iPod’s Videos menu select the Settings menu for the iPod. 6. On the iPod, click the select button to set ). You see iSee display . You see the iPod’s Videos Video Settings TV Out iSee 360i User’s Manual . You see...
  • Page 59 • To return to normal iSee operation, click the iSee’s Menu ( ) button once. Remember that to watch video on the iPod again, change the iPod’s TV-Out setting back to Off. iSee 360i User’s Manual Section 5. Using iPod Play-Through Mode...
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  • Page 61: Section 6. About Vidiscape Software

    VidiScape to the iSee. To learn more about working with VidiScape software, refer to the manual Using VidiScape with Your iSee on the iSee software disc. iSee 360i User’s Manual...
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  • Page 63: Section 7. Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Q: Will the iSee software disc work on the Macintosh? A: In the current version of the iSee 360i, there is no support for the Macintosh. The next version of the iSee 360i and VidiScape will support the Macintosh.

  • Page 64: Isee Firmware

    Firmware Firmware, containing the instructions that operate your iSee, is stored in flash memory on the iSee. Periodically, ATO issues firmware updates for your iSee device. The updates may provide new features, eliminate known problems, and generally make your iSee operate even better.

  • Page 65: Finding The Firmware Version

    5. Insert your iPod into the iSee and turn on the iSee power. The iSee is automatically updated to the new firmware. When the iSee restarts, your new firmware is functional. iSee 360i User’s Manual ). You see an iSee screen that shows the File | Eject Device .

  • Page 66: Viewing Release Notes

    If you have just switched to TV-Out, you can press Select ( ) again to revert to the iSee display. Or turn the iSee off, then on again to restore the display to the iSee screen. iSee 360i User’s Manual...
  • Page 67 See “Appendix B: Technical Support” on page 67 for details of getting technical support or returning your iSee to the manufacturer. iSee 360i User’s Manual Solution If the battery on your iPod is completely dead, the iSee may not be able to start it.
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  • Page 69: Appendix A: Specifications

    • Rewind (2x, 4x, 8x) • Digital Media Manages and plays digital audio, video, and Management photos iPod Play- Displays video, still photos, and slide shows Through from iPod on larger iSee 360i screen Interface User Input Oblong keypad iSee 360i User’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Encoding And Decoding

    Intel Indeo, uncompressed, etc.) Unprotected WMV (Windows Media Player 9.0 required for WMV file conversion) MPEG-1 MPEG-4 in AVI format QuickTime MOV (QuickTime 6.5 required for MOV file conversion) MPEG4 AVI, using Zoran COACH 7 codec iSee 360i User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Video And Audio

    2.5 hours in length Recorded Approximately 800MB-1GB per hour of Video File recorded video Size iSee 360i User’s Manual On iSee screen: 320 x 240 resolution· Video-Out to TV, etc: NTSC composite, 640 x 480 resolution (Video held internally as 640 x 480)
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  • Page 73: Appendix B: Technical Support

    360i used. Returning Your iSee To return your iSee to ATO, you need an RMA (Returned Materials Authorization) number. You will need this number before any ATO iSee can be returned for replacement. When...

  • Page 74: Shipping Your Isee To Ato

    Shipping Your iSee to ATO Be sure to write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping box. Any iSee sent to ATO without an RMA number will not be accepted. All shipments must be sent postage prepaid. We recommend that you insure your shipment, as ATO cannot be held responsible for any damage that may occur during shipment.

  • Page 75: Appendix C: Warranty

    In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, ATO will, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit. This warranty is void: a) if the unit is operated or stored under abnormal use and/or conditions;...
  • Page 76 All iSee devices returned to ATO must be securely packaged and shipped postage prepaid. The iSee will be returned to the customer at ATO’s expense when originating within the United States. For an iSee originating outside of the United States, the customer is responsible for shipping costs in both directions.

  • Page 77: Index

    28 buffer memory, 65 camcorder, adapter may be required, 47 caption mosaic, 44 photo, 41 iSee 360i User’s Manual channel surf, 32 charging the battery, 12 connector ac adapter, 4, 63 headphone, 63 standard dock audio in, 45...
  • Page 78 28 playing, 28 MediaConverter, 13, 55 audio file types, 64 installation, 17 video file types, 64 menu button, 26 mini adapter, 6 mosaic caption, 44 size, 44 tv-out, 44 mosaic settings, 43 multiple computers, 57 iSee 360i User’s Manual...
  • Page 79 2, 51, 57, 63 controls during, 52, 53 power on/off button, 5, 20 precautions, 7 protective sleeve, 5 quick setup guide, 1 iSee 360i User’s Manual record delete, 48 settings, 48 RECORD button, 46, 48, 52 scrolling to, 27...
  • Page 80 65 recording, 45 resolution, 46 settings menu, 31 specifications, 65 tv-out, 32 video adapter, 6 video browse delete video, 34 settings, 33 tv-out, 34 video in connector, standard dock, 46 video out connector, standard dock, 46 iSee 360i User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 VidiScape, 13, 55, 57 multiple computers, 57 volume changing from control panel, 30 changing from settings menu, 30 indicator shows headphone volume, 49 music, 36 iSee 360i User’s Manual record setting, 48 system, 42 weight, 63 zoom photo, 39 Index...
  • Page 82 Notes iSee 360i User’s Manual...
  • Page 83 Notes iSee 360i User’s Manual...
  • Page 84 Advanced Technology Office, LLC 865 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070 For technical support: www.isee-ato.com 1-866-442-0019...

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