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Apacer Technology Disc Steno AD330 Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notices The copyright on this user manual remains with Apacer Inc. No part of this user manual may be transmitted, reproduced, or changed. Other companies’ product names that may be used herein remain the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Content 1. Before Use ................. 4 1.1 Warning ..............4 1.2 Notice ..............4 1.3 Contents of the product packaging ......5 2. Product features and appearances........6 2.1 Appearance and display.......... 7 2.2 Remote control............9 3. Quick Start ............... 12 3.1 Before Use ............

  • Page 4: Before Use

    Please observe the following to avoid accidents. In order to prevent electric shocks or other harm, do not take the AD330 apart or refit this product or attempt to repair it yourself. To prevent fire, electric shock or breakdown, do not use this product in humid conditions (like the bathroom).

  • Page 5: Contents Of The Product Packaging

    English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.3 Contents of the product packaging Item Number AD330 AC adapter RCA video cable (3-in-1; 1.5 m) USB 2.0 cable: one of mini-A, one of mini-B Remote control (with battery) Quick Start & User manual (English version) Warranty card...

  • Page 6: Product Features And Appearances

    9. Remember the copying of digital data such as music, videos, computer programs and so on is prohibited. We are not responsible for the consequences of any acts of infringement. 10. AD330 can’t guarantee playback of all kinds of Dolby title. 11. Disc formats supported by this DVD-Drive: CD-R/CD-RW...

  • Page 7: Appearance And Display

    English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Region Coding: Since DVD movies are released at different times around the world, all DVD discs are “region coded” and will only play in a DVD player of the same region. Please recheck the Disc Region before you play it. The world is divided into 6 main regions, and the discs are identified by the region number superimposed on a globe : Region 1: Canada, USA, US Territories.
  • Page 8 English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/V out jack. Card Slot 2 (5-in-1 card slot): supports flash memory cards including Secure Digital, Multi-Media Card, Smart Media, and Memory Stick / Memory Stick PRO directly. Card Slot 1 (Compact Flash slot): supports Type I / Type II cards and Micro Drives directly.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.2 Remote control When you connect AD330 to TV to play VCD or DVD, please use remote control. You may also use remote control for normal operation of AD330. Note: Before using the remote control, please remove the transparent wrapping.
  • Page 10 English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.2.1 functions of keys No function Displays the file and the video data DVD playback system setting “DVD Playback mode” switch Selects 1 Selects 2 Selects 3 Press to mute, or to resume normal volume Selects 4 Selects 5 Selects 6 Increase volume Selects 7...
  • Page 11 English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fast backward: 1X 2X 4X 8X 20X 1X in sequence Switch to previous video Switch to next video Play video or Pause Stop playing Enable and select language type Enable and display the subtitle Eject VCD or DVD disc Select options in the menu or “Left”...

  • Page 12: Quick Start

    Note: Before using the AD330 for the first time, charge the battery for a full 8 hours. Avoid using the AD330 on the edge of a desk or any other unstable places.

  • Page 13: Lcd Display

    English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.2 LCD Display 3.2.1 AD330 LCD display and function descript c. Device indicator a. Power display b. USB mode h. Notice icon d. Selection name e. Selection icon f. “OK” button function display g. “Exit” button function display a.
  • Page 14 English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- d. Selection name Name of selected icon. e. Selection icon Copy Photo view Setting DVD playback DVD convert f. “OK” button function display Operation function base on display status operation g. “Exit” button function display Operation function base on display status operation h.

  • Page 15: Menu Instruction

    (Disc, Slot1 or Slot2) and select target folder, and click the options to view photos. After confirm AD330 will base on default mode (Single mode or thumbnail mode) to browse, than if you press “OK” you can perform the functions below.
  • Page 16 English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DVD Playback AD330 will automatically check the disc. If the VCD or DVD can be played, AD330 will play it automatically. DVD Convert Make a DVD Video from Camcorder OTG Device source: OTG1: HDD or Micro Drive OTG2: SD card...

  • Page 17: Usage

    Slot 1: CF Type I/II, Micro Drive Slot 2: SD, MMC, SM, MS & MS pro Card 4.1.2 Copy from camcorder Please plug in USB mini-A (short cable) to AD330, Plug in USB mini-B (long cable) to camcorder. OTG1: HDD or Micro Drive OTG2: SD card Press the eject button on the front panel to open the tray.
  • Page 18 3. The 12cm empty DVD Disc size is 4.7 GB, the 8cm empty DVD Disc size is 1.4GB, the 12 cm empty CD Disc is 650MB. AD330 will reserve 5% outside Disc track space to avoid Data loss.
  • Page 19 Disc. 2. If the disc capacity is less than the source data, AD330 will span more than one disc to do Copy function. The display will show the following image.
  • Page 20 Check the DISC is placed securely on the spindle of the disc tray, or the card is not inserted in slot. Make sure the DISC in the AD330 is writeable and not previously recorded by other recorders than AD330 in “stand alone mode”.

  • Page 21: Photo View

    Please insert a blank disc to convert DVD-video 4.2 Photo View 4.2.1 After selecting the “Photo View” function, the AD330 will detect any JPEG files from the card or the disc. Please select the source list (CF slot, 5-in-1 slot, Disc drive) and click the options to view photos.

  • Page 22: Dvd Playback Mode

    ” instead of “PC icon ”. After that, you can plug USB cable (mini-B) into both AD330 and printer to run printing function. (Printers must support with PictBridge protocol) 4. Click the “Exit” button to cancel and go back to “Photo view” mode 4.2.5 AD330 can’t view photo for camcorder via USB cable.
  • Page 23 AD330. 4.3.3 DVD playback 1. Insert a VCD or DVD disc into the AD330. 2. The AD330 will automatically check the disc. If the VCD or DVD can be played, AD330 will play it automatically. 3. Press...
  • Page 24 English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.3.4 DVD playback system setting Press anytime to set up the system 1. TV SYSTEM NTSC / NTSC-J / PAL / PAL-M / PAL 60 / AUTO 2. OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH / CHINESE / JAPANESE / GERMAN / SPANISH / FRENCH / ITALIAN / PORTUGUESE 3.

  • Page 25: Dvd Convert Mode

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.4 DVD Convert Mode 4.4.1 Before use Plug power adapter into AD330 and turn on. “refer to icon a” 1. Plug power adapter into JVC camcorder and turn the switch to “play mode”, “refer to icon b, c”. 2. Plug the USB cable (mini-A) into AD330.“refer to icon d, e”...
  • Page 26 English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Camcorder connected Disc inserted...
  • Page 27 4.4.2 Start using 1. select DVD convert 2. Select source to convert If camcorder is connecting with AD330, the screen will show “OTG 1” and “OTG 2” instead of “Slot 1” and “Slot 2”. OTG 1: Hard Drive / Micro Drive OTG 2: SD card 3.
  • Page 28 (1.1) Press the “Left” or “Right” button to “All files” and press “OK” button for 3 seconds (“Long press OK”). (1.2) AD330 will show some information on the screen. Please refer to the disc numbers and prepare enough blank DVD discs or rewritable DVD discs (that should be erased before use).
  • Page 29 (3.2) Press the “Left” or “Right” button to select a number of Playlist and press “OK” button for 3 seconds (“Long press OK”). (3.3) AD330 will show some information on the screen. Please refer to the disc numbers and prepare enough blank DVD discs or rewritable DVD discs (that should be erased before use).
  • Page 30 1. If total file sizes are more than 4.2GB (reserved 5% Disc Space), the AD330 will span to another disc. 2. If the video titles are more than 99, the AD330 will span to another disc. 3. If your selected (all) files have different aspect ratio (16:9 and 4:3), AD330 will distribute into different video titles of the disc.

  • Page 31: Usb Mode

    5. If your selected (all) files include some PRG folder, AD330 will distribute to different video titles for each PRG folder. 6. If you select a Playlist to do DVD convert, AD330 will ignore the rule of PRG folder. Just follow the Playlist and the rules of Note. 1,2,3,4 to do DVD convert.
  • Page 32 Windows XP. (3) Special notices for Macintosh The AD330 conforms to Mac OS X (after 10.1.3). There is no need to install a driver. To eject the AD330, please drag the AD330 icon on the desktop to the recycle bin.

  • Page 33: Setting

    English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Setting All the functions have been set up with factory defaults. You can change these settings under the “Settings” function. Please refer to the previous “Setting” descriptions on chapter 3.3 Menu instruction ->c. setting After the function has been selected please press “OK” to access. Set customized options Entering this menu;...
  • Page 34 English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.5 Slide timing: Set the timing for each photo display Slide timing. 1 Sec. 3 Sec. (Default) 5 Sec. 10 Sec. 5.6 Power saving: Shut down the screen after no activity 3min. (Default) 5min. 10min. 30 min 0 min. Never turn off the screen till Power Off. 5.7 Skip: Set speed of fast photo browsing.

  • Page 35: Firmware Upgrade

    Show the firmware version , release date and web site information 6. Firmware Upgrade When you want to upgrade firmware, please go to Apacer’s web page to download the latest version and follow the steps as below 6.1 Set the USB mode under “PC” selection.

  • Page 36: Driver Installation

    Update website to download and install it. 7.3 Usage with Macintosh systems There is no need to install a driver, as the AD330 is compliant with Mac OS X (versions after 10.1.3). After your MAC PC boot up is complete, connect the AD330 to the USB port directly from the system (Do not connect from the USB port on the keyboard, monitor or USB hub.).

  • Page 37: General Operation

    Pull out the DISC tray carefully. 8.3 Daily cleaning and maintenance If you use the AD330 properly, then there is no need to clean or maintain it. All you have to do is keep the inserted memory cards and Discs clean. Use a professional cleaning cloth or without fiber-free cloth to clean the surface of the DISC.

  • Page 38: Hardware Specifications

    English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Hardware specifications Micro Drive, CF Type I/II slot Card reader Slot 5-in-1 (SD/MMC/MS/SM/MS PRO) slot DVD dual Write speed Up to 24X (CD-R); Up to 24X (high speed CD-RW) drive Up to 4X (DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW) Up to 2X (DVD-RW) Read speed Up to 24X (CD-R, CD-RW) Up to 2.4 x (DVD+R, DVD+RW)

  • Page 39: Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Why can’t I see the photos from the memory card via TV? A: Ensure the AD330 is in Photo View mode and the TV is receiving a signal. Check if the photo file format is JPEG as the AD330 supports only JPEG (baseline) formats.
  • Page 40 English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Do not use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
  • Page 41 English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DVD-Dual Safety Warning DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET. NICHT IN DEN STRAHL SEHEN. ATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE AND VISIBLE. EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. VARO AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ...

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