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AVIAh
Portable Multimedia Player/Recorder
User's Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Ovideon AVIAh Portable Multimedia Player/Recorder/TV.
Read this manual carefully before using the AVIAh. A good understanding of its features and operation
will allow you to achieve optimum performance and enjoyment.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
The content of this manual is furnished for informational use only; it is subject to change
without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Ovideon Inc..
Ovideon assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this
document.

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Ovideon AVIAh Portable Multimedia Player/Recorder/TV. Read this manual carefully before using the AVIAh. A good understanding of its features and operation will allow you to achieve optimum performance and enjoyment. Please keep this manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: General Features 2~3

    The Ovideon AVIAh Portable Multimedia Player/Recorder/TV features one of the world’s first implementations of OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) technology in a portable media recorder/player/TV. The AVIAh is a personal TV receiver (Off Air or Cable) with program recording and playback capability. The Ovideon AVIAh also features a Multi-Media Video Player, MP3 and WMA Music Player, JPEG slide show viewer and audio/video recorder.
  • Page 3 You can store and play video files such as DIVX, XVID, WMV9, AVI and ASF. Its not enough just to take your music with you, with the AVIAh you can take your videos with you too. Now that’s convenience!

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    My Portable Media Player is displaying a “There is not enough HDD space” message. Is it possible to see files other than multimedia files in HDD? Can I connect the AVIAh to external A/V equipment? How do I connect the antenna and cable?
  • Page 5 How to Operate each Mode When Watching TV [NTSC System] When Watching TV [PAL System] When Listening to the Radio [Option] When Displaying an Image File Can I change the Background Images of the On Screen Display? When Playing a Moving Picture File When Playing Audio Files Does the Portable Media Player have an Audio Equalizer? Can I create Playlists?
  • Page 6 Other Functions Installing Windows 98 SE/ME Driver Upgrading Firmware Installing TransC Software on your PC Using AVIAh TransC * AVIAh TransC Conversion Program Product Specifications & Features Product Inquiry & Customer Service To ask for our service through the Internet Notices...

  • Page 7: What Is Included In The Box

    AVIAh Portable Recorder Earphone / Ferrite Core AVIAh Portable Multimedia Recorder Audio / Video In/Out Cable Accessories are subject to change without notice. When connecting earphone / core - Refer to the antenna connection diagram located on page 16 DC Adapter...

  • Page 8: Controls And Connections

    Front/Rear AVIAh OLED SCREEN JOG BUTTON Portable Multimedia Recorder VOLUME UP/DOWN Left/Right Side AV IN/OUT BATTERY CHANNEL UP/DOWN Top/Bottom Side TV ANT EARPHONE USB DC IN DISP MODE DC IN 4.0V ON/OFF HOLD BUILT-IN MICROPHONE...

  • Page 9: Important Product Safety Instructions 9~11

    CAUTION! Do not attempt to open and service this product yourself. Doing so may further damage the product. If any service is required, please contact the location of purchase or our website (www.ovideon.com). WARNING! Copying CD, music, video, image files for sales purpose violates the copyright law.
  • Page 10 The plug should fit into the power outlet completely. When unplugging the power supply cord, be sure to grasp the power supply plug firmly and remove. Do not touch the power supply cord when your hands are wet. When water or foreign material gets inside the unit, first turn off the power switch on the unit, remove the battery and then call...
  • Page 11 Do not drop or strike the unit. When cleaning this unit, wipe with soft clean cloth. Do not use wet cloth, polishing agent, benzene, wax, or alcohol. Do not put this unit into heating appliances such as a microwave or oven. Do not use this unit while driving or walking.

  • Page 12: How To Turn The Power On/Off

    The green lamp will flicker and the AVIAh will turn on. To turn the power ON/OFF, pull and hold the Sliding Switch to the ON/OFF position, then release. If using the AC adapter; turn the power ON/OFF using the Sliding ON/OFF Switch AFTER the green lamp turns off.

  • Page 13: How Do I Connect To My Computer And How Do I Download Files

    Removal", detach the USB cable. Select a folder or file to be copied from "My Computer" or "File Search". Drag and drop the file into the AVIAh HDD. You can create your own folders as desired. "Hardware Safe "Hardware Safe Downloading will be carried out through the USB cable.

  • Page 14: Can I Format The Aviah Internal Hard Drive

    Can I format the AVIAh internal Hard Drive? Yes, but it is not necessary to do so. The AVIAh comes ready to use. If you desire to format the HDD then first backup all of the files contained in the "Systems Folder" of the AVIAh before formatting the hard drive (HDD) of this unit. After formatting the HDD, make a "System Folder"...

  • Page 15: My Portable Media Player Is Displaying A "There Is Not Enough Hdd Space" Message

    My Portable Media Player is displaying a "There is not enough HDD space" message. My battery ran out while I was connected to my PC via the USB cable and now my Portable Media Player will not boot up. What can I do to fix this problem? If you encounter a condition as described above there may be file errors or file access errors on the Portable Media Players Hard Drive.
  • Page 16 In order to check the file integrity of the Players HDD and to fix any errors from Windows Start Menu go to Start>RUN. In the RUN prompt window type ‘CMD’ and hit the ‘ENTER’ Key. The DOS prompt will open. In the DOS prompt type ‘CHKDSK f: /f’...

  • Page 17: Is It Possible To See Files Other Than Multimedia Files In Hdd

    Search File windows. The AVIAh has the capability of displaying Text (.txt) files. Just download your text files into the AVIAh and use the * ETC file button from the Main Start Up screen to access the file. Basically any document that is converted to or is originally a .txt file can be viewed.

  • Page 18: Can I Connect The Aviah To External A/V Equipment

    REC button is pressed while watching TV and the JPG recording format is selected, a frame of the incoming signal will be captured and will be saved as a JPG file. When viewing a file stored in the AVIAh on any external AV equipment (TV, monitor) (OUT) Be sure to use the cable supplied with this unit.

  • Page 19: How Do I Connect The Antenna And Cable

    How do I connect the antenna and cable? To connect cable antenna when viewing this unit. Lead axial line 75 Wall Connecting Terminal Connect TV Indoor Antenna/Cable and the RF line from the Antenna or Cable (Terminal Lead axial line 75 ). To connect the indoor antenna/cable with the Core.

  • Page 20: Are There Any Precautions When Using The Battery

    Are there any precautions when using the battery? Yes. When using this unit, the current battery charge will be displayed on the screen. If the battery charge is insufficient, the battery indicator will flicker, and the power will automatically turn off in 1 or 2 minutes. When using this The battery is fully charged unit, the current...

  • Page 21: What Are The Functions Of Each Button? 21~22

    Function of Button? What are the functions of each button? MODE Button TV (Option) RADIO (Option) SYS.SETUP ETC.FILE VIDEO PLAY AUDIO PLAY MODE SLIDE SHOW VOICE REC will be viewed in sequence. - Depending on product options, the number of menu items displayed on the screen may vary.
  • Page 22 PLAY/PAUSE Button While in VIDEO PLAY / AUDIO PLAY mode Playback/Pause Function can be selected. While in Menu mode Cursor Key ( ) is used. REW Button While in VIDEO PLAY / AUDIO PLAY mode Rewinding (x2/4/8/16) can be selected. While in Menu mode Data adjusting ( ) can be done.

  • Page 23: When Watching Tv (Ntsc System)

    When Watching TV (NTSC System) If you want to watch TV outdoors, use the telescoping antenna. The AVIAh reception quality will vary according to the proximity of the broadcast station. The further away you are from a broadcast station the weaker your reception will be. For watching TV indoors, connect the antenna/cable to the antenna terminal.
  • Page 24 - Manual Channel Setup [ NTSC ] This function allows you to delete the channel saved by the Auto program, and allows you to manually select and save the channels. Press the Select the Button. Icon. The antenna for the indoors setting can receive cable broadcast signals, whereas the outdoors setting can only receive public broadcasting signal.

  • Page 25: When Watching Tv (Pal System)

    When Watching TV (PAL System) If you want to watch TV outdoors, use the detachable telescoping antenna when there is a strong broadcast signal, and for watching TV indoors, connect the cable signal to the antenna terminal. The cable tuner can receive analog signals; it will not accept digital cable.
  • Page 26 1. Use the Jog button ( 2. Push the Jog button to program number. 1. Use the Jog button ( 2. Push the Jog button to TV System modes. BG : PAL B/G, SECAM B/G (Asia/New Zealand/Europe/East Europe) DK : PAL D/K, SECAM D/K (East Europe/China/Africa/Russia) 1.
  • Page 27 - Manual Channel Setup [ PAL, SECAM ] This function allows you to delete the channel saved by the Auto Program, and select the channels manually and save them. Press the Select the Button. Icon. While in Area, select ANT1, ANT2, ANT3, ANT4. After saving, select a desired channel by CH +/-.
  • Page 28 Normally, fine tuning is only necessary if the reception is poor. 1. Use the Jog button ( 2. Push the Jog button to picture and sound on the Fine pull-down menu. 3. Press the OK button. 1. Use the Jog button ( 2.

  • Page 29: When Listening To The Radio (Option)

    When Listening to the Radio (Option) If you want to listen to the Radio outdoors, use the detachable telescoping antenna where the reception sensitivity is good. MODE - Auto Channel Setup This setup will search receiving signals automatically and save them to the unit’s memory. Press the Select the Button.

  • Page 30: Manual Channel Setup

    - Manual Channel Setup This method can be used to erase the channel saved by the Auto Program, or catch and save the station manually. Press the Select the Button. Icon. - If you are listening to the radio after setting the radio channel, a radio menu will be displayed to select a desired channel.

  • Page 31: When Displaying An Image File

    When Displaying an Image File Picture files stored in the AVIAh can be displayed individually or as part of a slide show. MODE - When Viewing Image Files After moving to a desired file, pressing the OK Button will allow you to preview in a small screen in the upper left side.
  • Page 32 - When Viewing an Image File with the Slide Show Function MODE Press the Select the Button. Icon. After selecting the Slide show time, adjust the Display Time. (None, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 30 seconds can be selected.) - When Viewing a Slide Show;...

  • Page 33: Can I Change The Background Images Of The On Screen Display

    Can I change the Background Images of the On Screen Display? You can download a new image of your choice in .JPG format and use it as the background for the On Screen Display. 1. Save your JPG file of Choice to the SystemFolder of the Portable Media Player. At this time you can save only two .JPG files to the SystemFolder.

  • Page 34: When Playing A Moving Picture File

    When Playing a Moving Picture File Moving pictures stored in the AVIAH can be viewed. The AVIAH can play many different types of Moving picture files including MPEG4, DIVX, XVID, AVI, ASF and WMV9. MODE - Playing a Moving Picture file...
  • Page 35 - To pause play: Push the jog button to direction. - To resume playback: Push the jog button to - To setup playback speed: Push the jog button to When deleting a video file without previewing it first a confirmation warning question appears. If the CH+ Button is pressed, the following warning question appears "...
  • Page 36 - When Pressing the CH+ (*Fn+) Button While Playing a Moving Picture File The file being played runs once, then stops. The file being played will be repeated. All the files in the folder will be played repeatedly. Files to be played will be selected randomly and played. Depending on the type of moving picture files, the above Loop Repeat Function may not be available.

  • Page 37: When Playing Audio Files

    When Playing Audio Files You can enjoy music files stored in the AVIAh. MODE - Playing an Audio File (MP3 or WMA9 files) Push the jog button to the direction. To play an audio file, highlight the desired file. As an audio file is played,...
  • Page 38 - To pause play: Push the jog button to the - To resume playback: Push the jog button to the When deleting a music file without previewing it first a confirmation warning question appears. If the CH+ Button is pressed, the following warning question appears " Do you want to delete? " If you select " YES ", and press the OK Button, the corresponding file will be erased.
  • Page 39 - When Pressing the CH+ (*Fn+) Button While Playing an Audio File The file being played runs once, then stops. The file being played will be repeated. All the files in the folder will be played repeatedly. Files to be played will be selected randomly and played. Depending on audio content, the above Loop Repeat Function may not be available.

  • Page 40: Does The Portable Media Player Have An Audio Equalizer

    Does the Portable Media Player have an Audio Equalizer? 4. You can also select the EQ while in the Playlist Mode by pushing the REC button as described previously. 1. This Portable Media Players features an automatic/selectable equalizer that allows you to set the EQ according to the Genre of the music file.

  • Page 41: Can I Create Playlists

    Can I create Playlists? 1. The AVIAh allows you to create playlists in two different ways. A playlist can be created internally on the unit, or by using Windows Media Player. 2. Playlists can be created using mixed file formats. You can create a playlist that incorporates Video, Audio as well as Picture files.
  • Page 42 6. How do I delete files from the playlist? a. Enter the Playlist Mode as described above b. Highlight the file that you would like to delete from the playlist and push the CHANNEL + button. c. A " Do you want to delete?" message will be displayed. Selecting "Yes" will remove the selected file from the playlist. d.
  • Page 43 11. Can I make a Playlist by using Windows Media Player? a. You can use Windows Media Player to view and play the playlist that you created on the Portable Media Player. Also, you can create a playlist in Windows Media Player and save it to the portable media player. b.

  • Page 44: When Recording Voice

    When Recording Voice The AVIAh can be used as a voice recorder. MODE While in the Voice Record Mode pressing the REC button will start the voice recording process, automatically create a file and will automatically save the file in the RecordFolder/Audio.
  • Page 45 After pushing the REC button a "Please wait a moment" message will appear as the Portable Media Recorder prepares to record. A " Now Recording" message will appear once the recording process begins. -While recording if you push the Joystick up you can PAUSE the recording process.

  • Page 46: Picture Adjustment

    You can customize the AVIAh environment and functionality. MODE Picture Adjustment After selecting the Picture Adjustment Icon, you can adjust the Picture Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Color, Sharpness and Tint (NTSC AV only) to the levels you prefer. - While Playing Contents File in Radio Mode...
  • Page 47 - While Watching TV/AV Press the Select the Button. Icon. Adjust settings after selecting a desired mode. (When Input Color System is NTSC only Tint appears on the Picture Adjustment menu.) When adjusting images, the quick Image Adjusting Menu will be displayed, so you can view the changes being made to the current image.

  • Page 48: System Setup

    System Setup After selecting the System Set Up Icon, you can set-up a specific feature. Press the Select the Button. Icon. This function is for turning the OLED Display ON/OFF. After selecting OFF, if the external device OLED Display (TV, Monitor) is connected to the AV OUT, you can enjoy your image and sound on a bigger display.

  • Page 49: Setting Other Functions

    Setting Other Functions After selecting the Set-Up Icon, you can adjust set-up values. Press the Select the Button. Icon. Adjust settings after selecting a desired mode. Sets the language displayed on the screen. Language Formats the file to be recorded. File format - ASF : mode for recording moving picture.

  • Page 50: Installing Windows 98Se/Me Driver

    Installing Windows 98SE/ME Driver When you connect the AVIAh to a Windows 98SE computer, it recognizes the AVIAh as hardware, and asks for a driver installation. At that point, insert the supplied installation CD into CD-ROM drive. 2. Press the Next button.

  • Page 51: Upgrading Firmware

    Upgrading Firmware After copying the firmware file into the System Folder from " www.aviah.com " or " www.ovideon.com ", change the file name to " system.rom ", and proceed as follows. Press the Button. Connect the PC and this unit with the USB cable, then download the firmware file to the "...

  • Page 52: Installing Transc Software On Your Pc

    Installing TransC Software on your PC When the moving picture has Codec or a resolution not supported in the AVIAh, you can transcode the file by using the TransC Software located on the Installation CD. Click the TransC icon on the installation CD to begin installation 1.

  • Page 53: Using Aviah Transc

    Using AVIAh TransC * AVIAh supports the following Codecs Kinds of File Video Codec Audio Codec Resolution G.726 XviD, DIVX 720*480 WMV9 SP WMV9 352*240 (Simple Profile) G.726 720*480 MS ISO MPEG-4 * When Checking Codecs (Audio/Video) stored in PC 2.

  • Page 54: Aviah Transc Conversion Program

    - Moving picture with X mark : File not supported in AVIAh Although you may have Codec not supported by AVIAh, if you encode it in your PC with the TransC software, it can be played. Download the Codec Viewer from the Internet, then install it in your PC.
  • Page 55 * When playing moving pictures being not supported in AVIAh When running AVIAh TransC, the following will be displayed in the screen. 1. Select " VCD/MPEG/AVI/WMV/ASF converter ". 2. Select " Open VCD/MPEG/AVI/WMV/ASF/VOB files ". 4. Select " AVI Format ".
  • Page 56 5. Select " Setup Destination File Format ". 8. Select the " MP3 Codec ", then the Audio Bitrate Mode, Sampling, Audio Mode. (e.g., 128kBit/s, 32,000 Hz, stereo) After selecting, specify in the " Browse " menu the location where you would like to save the file.
  • Page 57 9. After selecting the file(s) to be transcoded push the red Icon Command Button (Ctrl + C). When the Codec installed onto your PC causes a problem, only a portion of the file can be transformed. Please install a stable and well-recognized Codec onto your PC. To change file formats such as RealVideo Converter (rm, rv, rmvb) or Quick Time Converter (mov, qt, mp4), be sure to install RealVideo, Quick Time Codec onto your PC.
  • Page 58 Note: Resolution may differ according to Codec, so if you encode higher than the compatible resolution, it will not run in AVIAh (e.g., in the case of Xvid, resolution should not be higher than 720x480.)

  • Page 59: Product Specifications & Features

    MPEG-1 Layer 3 Audio Decode / WMA9 Level 2A Audio Decode TV(Television) NTSC System or PAL/SECAM System AV Composite Video/Audio LR-in/out AV(External Input) www.ovideon.com Firmware Update G.726 Compliant Voice Codec Voice Recording Power 5V, 2A DC Adapter, 3.7V 1100mAh Li-ion Battery (x2)

  • Page 60: Product Inquiry & Customer Service

    * Find information on our company, products, and customer and technical support. * Update your AVIAh Firmware. * Consult the product Q&A * Register your AVIAh product online so that our Customer Service Center is able to provide support as efficiently as possible. Notices The following cases will not be covered by In Warranty Service.

  • Page 61: Fcc Information

    Declaration of Conformity We, Ovideon, Inc., P.O. Box 9219, Aurora, IL 60598, U.S.A. declares under our sole responsibility that the AVIAh 1000 Portable Multimedia Recorder/Player/TV has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 62: Trouble Shooting

    Q : I cannot hear any sound coming from the AVIAh? A : First, the AVIAh does not have built in speakers, so you are out of luck there. Second, check that the volume level is sufficient for listening through the earphones. You did plug in the earphones in the correct slot…didn’t you?

  • Page 63: Product Warranty

    PRODUCT WARRANTY Product Name Purchase Date Year Customer Tel. Location of Purchase Tel. Warranty Period Two year from the date of purchase (OLED: One Year) * When requesting repair, for warranty service please present this warranty with the date of purchase recorded. * During the warranty period we will repair any defect in material occurred under normal conditions free of charge, labor included.

  • Page 64: Limited Warranty

    Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain service on your product, take the defective product to an authorized Ovideon service center or ship it freight prepaid to said service center. If shipping the product please use the original packaging of the product or equivalent. Ovideon will not be responsible for damages due to improper packaging.
  • Page 65 Responsibility Ovideon will pay for labor and materials during the length of warranty for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase. Ovideon will repair the defective product with new or refurbished parts or, at our option, replace the defective product.

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