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Acomdata AWEGO PDVD7 User Manual

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Tablet DVD Player
User's Guide
• Important safety information
• Part names and functions
• Detailed illustrations
• Easy-to-follow instructions
• Mounting Accessories
• Troubleshooting
• Technical specifications
• Glossary of technical terms
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  • Page 1 Tablet DVD Player User’s Guide • Important safety information • Part names and functions • Detailed illustrations • Easy-to-follow instructions • Mounting Accessories • Troubleshooting • Technical specifications • Glossary of technical terms Please read this guide carefully and retain for future reference.
  • Page 3 AWEGO ELCOME TO FROM Thank you for purchasing the AWEGO Tablet DVD Player from AcomData, and welcome to the exciting world of portable DVD. Think of AWEGO as your very own personal entertainment center. With AWEGO you can watch movies, listen to music, and view your digital photos just about anywhere.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS Important Safety Precautions ...5 What’s in the Box ...7 Features Overview ...8 Types of Discs &...
  • Page 5 Connecting the Player to a TV/Home Theater System ..27 Connecting to a TV ..27 Connecting to a Dolby Digital/DTS/ MPEG Decoder or an Amplifier with a Built-in Decoder Connecting to other Digital Amplifiers .
  • Page 6 Viewing Digital Photos ..47 Loading a Disc ... . .47 Viewing Selected Photos from the File List Screen ..47 Viewing Selected Photos from the Thumbnail View Screen .

  • Page 7: Important Safety Precautions

    MPORTANT AFETY RECAUTIONS To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock: • Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture; • Do not try to open the enclosure. Avoid exposure to the laser The Player employs a laser system. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam: •...
  • Page 8 the Player or of the TV. If this should happen, turn off the Player's power; • The DVD Player may interfere with radio reception when the power is on. Using the Player in vehicles Do not use the Player while driving a vehicle.

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    Battery Pack Important Notes: • If you are missing any items shown above, please contact AcomData Customer Service via email at customerservice@acomdata.com or call (909) 348-0680. • Please retain a copy of your receipt. You will need it if warranty repair service is required in the future.

  • Page 10: Features Overview

    EATURES • 7" TFT LCD Screen (see Glossary, page 58) • 16:9 and 4:3 Aspect Ratios (page 40) • Plays DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R, Video CD, CD/-R/-RW, MP3, WMA, and JPEG (see Glossary) • Angles (page 45) • Battery Saver Feature (page 25) •...

  • Page 11: Types Of Discs & File Formats Playable On The Awego

    YPES OF ISCS AND LAYABLE ON THE Disc Types and Formats • DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R, Video CD (VCD), CD/-R/-RW discs • 12cm and 8cm discs • MP3, WMA, and JPEG See the Glossary on page 55 for more information. Disc Structure DVDs are generally divided into titles and chapters.

  • Page 12: Part Names And Their Functions

    AMES LAYER Front Panel 1. 7" TFT LCD 2. Stereo Speakers 3. Control Strip 4. Remote Sensor 5. Power Indicator TATUS Off: Red: Blue: Back Panel 1. Ejector Stick (See page 39) 2. Adjustable Support & T HEIR EANING No power Standby mode.

  • Page 13: Left Side Panel

    Left Side Panel 1. Headphones Jack 2. Volume Control 3. Video Out Jack 4. Audio/Optical Out Jack 5. AC Adapter/DC In Jack Disc Tray 1. Loader Status Indicator LED 2. Tray Fascia 3. Ejection Hole (Ejector Stick is inserted here) Bottom 1.

  • Page 14: Control Strip

    Control Strip 1. ON/PLAY/PAUSE button • Press for 2 seconds to power on the Player. • Press to play a loaded disc. • Press during playback to pause. Press again to resume. 2. OFF/STOP button • Press to stop playback. •...

  • Page 15: Remote Controller

    EMOTE ONTROLLER (Part 1: Frequently Used Buttons) FYI: Most operations can be performed from the Remote Controller. However, some oper- ations must be performed from the Player. 1. STANDBY/POWER button Press to turn the Player on and off. 2. PREVIOUS/NEXT buttons Press to skip to the previous/next chapter or track.
  • Page 16 EMOTE ONTROLLER (Part 2: Other Buttons) 1. AUDIO button Press to change DVD audio language and to access special DVD audio fea- tures, such as voice over commen- taries (if available). 2. SETUP button • Press when playback is stopped to display the Setup Screen.
  • Page 17 (only for VCDs with playback control). 6. ZOOM button Press to zoom in on a image . (See pages 45 and 48) 7. NUMBER buttons Press these buttons while pressing the SHIFT button to input numbers. (For example: when conducting a time-based search.) 8.
  • Page 18 14. ANGLE button Press to switch the DVD's angle or to view other special on-screen features that may be available. 15. SEARCH button Used to find a specific location on a disc, such as a title or chapter on a DVD, or elapsed time and track on a CD.

  • Page 19: Battery Pack

    ATTERY 1. AC Adapter Jack Connect the AC Adapter here to recharge the Battery Pack. (See page 21) 2. Attachment Bolt Knob Used to tighten or loosen the connection between the Battery Pack and the Player. (See on page 24) 3.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    ETTING Standing the Player on a Tabletop 1. Swing out the support. 2. Draw out the support to the desired length. 3. Use the lock button to lock the support. TARTED Using the Remote Controller Important Notes: • Do not drop or step on the Remote Controller, or subject it to shocks.

  • Page 21: Installing/Replacing The Remote Controller Battery

    Installing/Replacing the Remote Controller Battery 1. Use your fingernails as shown to press the latch (a) in the direction of the arrow, and pull on the groove (b) to pull out the battery holder. 2. Remove the old battery, then insert the new battery into the battery holder with the + side facing upwards (when the Remote Controller is face down).

  • Page 22: Remote Controller Range

    Remote Controller Range The remote controller has a range of approxi- mately 5 meters (about 16 feet) and works best when positioned within 60º in front of the Player.

  • Page 23: Using The Ac Adapter

    Using the AC Adapter Important Notes: • Be sure to use the supplied AC Adapter. Use of a third-party adapter may damage the Player and void the warranty. • Never plug the AC Adapter in if the battery is attached and the Player is powered on.

  • Page 24: Using The Battery Pack

    Using the Battery Pack Important Notes: • Charge the Battery Pack fully before using it for the first time. • Place the Battery Pack on a level, flat surface when charging. • The Battery Pack will last for about 300 charging cycles, though this can vary depending on operat- ing conditions.

  • Page 25: Charging The Battery Pack

    continual flow of weak current may completely deplete it, and eventu- ally it may be rendered unus- able––even when you try to recharge it later. • Do not let anything touch the Power Terminals; this can damage them or cause a short-circuit. Charging the Battery Pack 1.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Battery Pack To The Player

    Connecting the Battery Pack to the Player 1. Place the Battery Pack against the bottom of the Player as shown so that the Guide Stems on the Battery Pack align with the Battery Guide Holes on the Player. 2. Tighten the Attachment Bolt Knob until the Battery Pack is securely attached.

  • Page 27: Storing The Battery Pack

    Battery Saver Feature During battery powered operation, if the Player is powered on but idle for more than 10 minutes, the Player will turn off automatically to conserve power. Storing the Battery Pack • The Battery Pack should be stored where temperatures range between 15ºC and 25ºC.

  • Page 28: Using Headphones

    Using Headphones (not included) 1. Plug your headphones into the Headphones jack on the Player. 2. Before you put on your headphones, turn the Volume Control knob (located on the left side panel of the Player) all the way down. 3.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Player To Atv/Home Theater System

    ONNECTING THE TV/H TO A Important Notes: • Before connecting the Player to other equipment, turn off ALL components to be connected. • Consult the manual(s) that came with your other equipment to properly follow manufacturer’s guidelines before connecting the Player.

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Dolby Digital/Dts/Mpeg Decoder Or An Amplifier With A Built-In Decoder

    Connecting to a Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Decoder or an Amplifier with a Built-in Decoder Important Notes: • A compatible decoder or amplifi- er, 5 speakers (front left/right, center and sur- round left/right) and a subwoofer are required for Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1-channel sound. •...

  • Page 31: Connecting To Other Digital Amplifiers

    Connecting to a Digital Amplifier that is not Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Compatible CAUTION: Carefully check the Player’s digital output settings in the Audio menu of the Setup Screen (see page 34) before connecting the Player to a digital amplifi- er that is not Dolby Digital/DTS/ MPEG com- patible.

  • Page 32: Connecting To An Active Speaker System

    Connecting to an Active Speaker System...

  • Page 33: Using The Setup Screen

    SING THE The Setup Screen allows you to cus- tomize the operation of your AWEGO Player by selecting settings from vari- ous menus. The menus are Language, Video, Audio, and Parental Lock. The Language menu allows you to select languages for subtitles, audio, and other functions.

  • Page 34: Language Menu

    Language Menu Important Note: The Subtitle, Audio and DVD Menu options are shown in the Setup Screen; however, your selection will only work if those options are actually available on the disc being played. For example, if you want to watch a movie with French subtitles, then French subtitles must be available as an option on...

  • Page 35: Video Menu

    2. When the desired menu item is highlighted, press the ENTER button to view the language options for that item. 3. Use the Up and Down CURSOR buttons to highlight the desired lan- guage option. 4. Press the ENTER button to make your selection.

  • Page 36: Audio Menu

    6. To exit the SETUP screen, press the SETUP button. VIDEO MENU OPTIONS Submenu Options TV Shape* 4:3 Pan & Scan 4:3 LetterBox 16:9 TV System NTSC Auto Brightness Edges Sharpen Soften Video Output CVBS (Composite Video)† *Selecting different aspect ratios may have no effect on the image displayed on your TV.
  • Page 37 AUDIO MENU OPTIONS Submenu Options Description Dolby Digital Player will not output Dolby Digital audio signals recorded on a disc. Player outputs Dolby Digital signals in PCM mode. Use this setting if the Player is connection to a digital amplifier that is NOT Dolby Digital compatible.

  • Page 38: Parental Lock

    Parental Lock With the Parental Lock feature you can create a numerical password to prevent your children from view- MOVIE ing movies with a certain rating RATINGS or higher. For example, if you set the Parental Lock at the R rating, Kid Safe any movie with an R rating or higher will require the viewer to...

  • Page 39: Playing Discs

    LAYING ISCS Loading a Disc Important Notes: • When loading a disc, make sure it is set securely on the tray spindle. • Do not use cracked or warped discs. • Whether loading a single-sided or a double-sided disk, place the side you wish to play facing down- ward.

  • Page 40: Playback

    When the disc is properly inserted, you will here it click in place. 3. Close the tray. After a disc has been loaded, the screen will briefly display the disc type (DVD, CD etc). Playback For most discs, playback will start automatically after a disc is loaded.

  • Page 41: Displaying A Disc's Menu

    Displaying a Disc’s Menu During Playback For DVDs, press the MENU or TITLE button on the Remote Controller. During PBC playback of VCDs, press the RETURN button. For details, refer to the documenta- tion included with the disc. Removing a Disc 1.

  • Page 42: Lcd Modes

    LCD M ODES Aspect Ratio You can select either 16:9 (widescreen) or 4:3 (standard TV) screen proportions regardless of the format used by the video. However, if you select 16:9 for a video meant to be viewed in 4:3, the screen image will be stretched.

  • Page 43: Color Saturation

    Color Saturation 1. Press the LCD MODE button on the Player three times to access the color control. 2. Use the – or + button on the Player to adjust the color saturation setting between levels 0 and 8. Every time you press the – or + button, the color saturation increases or decreases by one level.

  • Page 44: Playback Functions

    LAYBACK Pausing Playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the Remote Controller, or the ON button on the Player. To resume playback press the button again. Skipping to the Next/ Previous Chapter or Track Press the NEXT button during play- back to jump to the beginning of the next chapter or track.

  • Page 45: Slow Motion Playback

    Scanning Use the FWD and REV buttons to quickly scan forward or backward through video or music. You can select 2X, 4X, 8X, or 20X speed by pressing the button repeat- edly until the desired speed is reached. Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

  • Page 46: Repeat Play

    Disc Search or a Track Search. When playback is stopped you can only con- duct a Disc Search. Whether you con- duct a Disc Search or a Track Search you will see the Time field and a Track field. The Time field is hi-lighted by default.

  • Page 47: Repeat Play Using "In" And "Out" Points

    Repeat Play Using “In” and “Out” points 1. During playback, press the A-B button to set an “in” point. 2. Press the A-B button again to set the “out” point. The segment defined by the “in” and “out” points will play repeatedly. 3.

  • Page 48: Video Enhance

    Video Enhance Video Enhance allows you to adjust two settings: Brightness and Edges. Brightness adjusts the screen bright- ness. Edges enhances the edge sharpness of images. 1. Press SETUP during playback to display the Video Enhance screen. 2. Use the Left and Right CURSOR buttons to adjust the settings.

  • Page 49: Viewing Digital Photos

    IEWING IGITAL Loading a Disc When you load a disc containing JPEG photos, the Player will automatically play a quick slide-show preview of the photos. To skip the slide show, press the STOP button. When the slide show is finished you will see a file list screen showing the names of the files on the disc.

  • Page 50: Viewing Photos Sequentially

    Viewing Photos Sequentially With a photo on screen, use the NEXT and PREVIOUS buttons on the Remote Controller or the Player. Playing a Slide Show If the list menu is displayed, press the PLAY button on the Remote Controller or the ON button on the Player.

  • Page 51: Using The Car Adapter

    SING THE If using the AWEGO in your car, the included Car Adapter allows you to run the AWEGO off of your car’s own power rather than off of the Battery Pack. This is useful for long road trips, to conserve battery power, or if you did not have time to recharge a spent Battery Pack before leaving.

  • Page 52: Mounting Options

    OUNTING OUNTING THE IN YOUR CAR USING THE OPTIONAL One of the most versatile features of the AWEGO is the ability to mount the Player in your car or on a wall using one of the sturdy, optional Mounting Kits, available for purchase directly from AcomData.

  • Page 53: Care & Maintenance

    ARE AND Cleaning the Player Always unplug the power cord before cleaning the player. Clean the player using a soft, dry cloth. For tough dirt, dampen a soft cloth with some neu- tral detergent diluted in 5 to 6 parts water;...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING There is no power to the Player. • If running off of AC power, make sure the AC Adapter is securely plugged in at both ends. • If running off of the Battery Pack, make sure the Battery Pack is charged and securely connected to the Player.
  • Page 55 • The volume is set to minimum. • Headphones are plugged in. The player may stop operating prop- erly due to static electricity. If this occurs, unplugging the power cord then plugging it back in will usu- ally resolve the problem. With liquid crystal displays, a few picture elements may be black or shine a particular color.

  • Page 56: Technical Specifications

    ECHNICAL Model No: PDVD7 Dimensions (L X W X D): 202 x 154 x 26 mm 7.9" x 6.1" x 1" Weight: (without Battery Pack): 650 g (1.43 lbs) Power Input:12 VDC/1.5 A Power Consumption: < 10 W Display: Type: Thin Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display Size: 7"...

  • Page 57: Glossary Of Technical Terms

    LOSSARY OF AC-3 (Active Coding-3) - An audio encod- ing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. AC-3 provides six channels of audio (known as 5.1) for front left, front right, front center, rear left, rear right, and subwoofer. AC-3 technology is used in Dolby Digital surround sound. Aspect Ratio - The ratio of screen width to height.
  • Page 58 Composite Video (CVBS) - The recording and transmission of video which mixes the color information and synchronization signals togeth- er. NTSC, PAL and SECAM are the primary composite video color TV standards used worldwide. DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) – A device that converts digital pulses into analog signals.
  • Page 59 multi-channel (surround sound) audio. DVD-R (DVD Recordable) - A DVD for- mat that allows a one-time recording of data. DVD-Video - The type of pre-recorded DVD format used for movies. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) - Pronounced "jay-peg", it is an ISO/ITU standard for compressing still digital images.
  • Page 60 also uses an interframe coding technique, which further compresses the video data by encoding only the differences in the images between key frames. PCM - (Pulse Code Modulation) A technique for converting analog signals into digital form. Sampling Rate - In Pulse Code Modulation, the rate or frequency at which samples are taken when analog signals are converted into digital code.
  • Page 61 Virtual Surround Sound - VSS technol- ogy employs advanced algorithms to simulate surround sound from stereo speakers in one of two ways. For discs with multi-channel audio (such as Dolby Digital AC-3), the audio sig- nal is converted into a two-channel signal in such a way as to retain a surround sound effect.

  • Page 62: One Year Limited Warranty

    IMITED ARRANTY AcomData warrants this product (the "Product") against defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase from AcomData or its local representative supplier, AcomData will repair defective Product (or, at its option, replace with a new or recertified product) at no charge.
  • Page 63 This warranty extends only to you, the original purchaser. It is not transferable to any one who subsequently purchases the Product from you. Proof of pur- chase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence that the Product is within the warranty period) must be presented to obtain warranty service.
  • Page 64 determined by AcomData that there is no fault with this Product itself. This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.

  • Page 65: Ordering Accessories

    By phone: 1-800-470-4495 or (909) 348-0680 Accessory Part Number Wall Mounting Kit ..PDVD7-WMK Sun Visor Mounting Kit ..PDVD7-CSVMK Headrest Mounting Kit ..PDVD7-CHMK Replacement Battery Pack .

  • Page 66: Contact Information

    AcomData PO BOX 5499 Diamond Bar, California 91765-7499 Telephone: (909) 348-0680 Fax: (909) 598-8663 Web: www.acomdata.com Customer Service: customerservice@acomdata.com Technical Support: techsupport@acomdata.com NFORMATION ©2003 AcomData. The AcomData name and its logos are regis- tered trademarks of AcomData. All other trade- marks and logos are the property of their respective owners.
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