Acomdata PDVD7 manual

• Important safety information • Part names and functions • Detailed illustrations • Easy-to-follow instructions • Mounting Accessories • T roubleshooting • T echnical specifications • Glossary of technical terms Please r ead this guide car efully and r etain for futur e r efer ence. RocketPod™ Hi-Perfor mance Peripherals A patent[...]

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Thank you for purchasing the A WEGO T ablet DVD Player from AcomData, and welcome to the exciting world of por table DVD. Think of A WEGO as your ver y own personal enter tainment center . With A WEGO you can watch movies, listen to music, and view your digital photos just about anywhere. W ith its large complement of value-added accessories and po[...]

Impor tant Safety Pr ecautions . . . . . . . . . . .5 What’ s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . .7 Featur es Overview . . . . . . . . . . .8 T ypes of Discs & File For mats Playable on the AWEGO . . . . . . .9 Par t Names and their Functions 10 The Player Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Left[...]

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 . . . . . .28 Connecting to other Digital Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . .29 Connecting to an Active Speaker System . . . . . .30 Using the Setup Scr een . . . . .[...]

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 ser vice. To obtain warranty ser vice you must take t[...]

To r educe the risk of fir e or electric shock: • Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture; • Do not tr y to open the enclosure. Avoid exposur e to the laser The Player employs a laser system. T o prevent direct exposure to the laser beam: • Do not tr y to open the enclosure; • Do not stare into the beam. Do not jar the Player Durin[...]

Vi r tual 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 conver ted into a two-channel signal in such a way as to retain a surround sound effect. For discs with stereo sound, the a[...]

Important Notes: • If you ar e missing any items shown above, please contact AcomData Customer Service vi a email at customerservice@acomdata.com or call (909) 348-0680. • Please retain a copy of your receipt. Y ou will need it if warranty r epair service is requir ed in the future. also uses an interframe coding technique, which further compre[...]

multi-channel (surround sound) audio. DVD-R (DVD Recordable) - A DVD for- mat that allows a one-time recording of data. DVD-V ideo - 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. JPEG uses a lossy compress[...]

Disc T ypes 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 Glossar y on page 55 for mor e information. Disc Structur e DVDs are generally divided into titles and chapters. Usually , one movie cor- responds to one title. CDs are divided into tracks. Usually , one tra[...]

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. The aspect ratio o[...]

Left Side Panel 1. Headphones Jack 2. V olume Control 3. V ideo Out Jack 4. Audio/Optical Out Jack 5. AC Adapter/DC In Jack Disc T ray 1. Loader Status Indicator LED 2. T ray Fascia 3. Ejection Hole (Ejector Stick is inserted here) Bottom 1. Battery Guide Holes 2. Threaded bore for Batter y Pack mounting bolt 3. Battery Connection T er minals Model[...]

• 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. W ith liquid crystal displays, a few picture elements may be black or shine a particular color . This is normal. [...]

R EMOTE C ONTROLLER (Par t 1: Fr equently Used Buttons) FYI: Most operations can be performed fr om the Remote Controller . However , some oper- ations must be performed fr om the Player . 1. ST ANDBY/POWER button Press to turn the Player on and off. 2. PREVIOUS/NEXT buttons Press to skip to the previous/next chapter or track. (See page 42) 3. FORW[...]

Cleaning the Player Always unplug the power cord before cleaning the player . Clean the player using a soft, dr y cloth. For tough dir t, dampen a soft cloth with some neu- tral detergent diluted in 5 to 6 par ts water; wipe off the dir t, then wipe off the player with a dr y cloth. Do not use alcohol, paint thinner , or other chemicals; they may d[...]

(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. REPEA T button Press to play titles, chapters or tracks repeatedly . 9. A-B REPEA T button Press this[...]

If using the A WEGO in your car , the included Car Adapter allows you to run the A WEGO off of your car’ s own power rather than off of the Batter y Pack. This is useful for long road trips, to conser ve batter y power , or if you did not have time to recharge a spent Batter y Pack before leaving. The Player can also be mounted behind a headrest [...]

B A TTERY P ACK 1. AC Adapter Jack Connect the AC Adapter here to recharge the Batter y Pack. (See page 21) 2. Attachment Bolt Knob Used to tighten or loosen the connection between the Batter y Pack and the Player . (See on page 24) 3. Power Indicator • Off when the Batter y Pack is not in use. • Glows red during charging. • Glows green when [...]

Loading a Disc When you load a disc containing JPEG photos, the Player will automatically play a quick slide-show preview of the photos. T o 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. Y ou can also view the list of photos using the thumbnai[...]

Installing/Replacing the Remote Controller Batter y 1. Use your fingernails as shown to press the latch (a) in the direction of the arr ow , and pull on the groove (b) to pull out the battery holder . 2. Remove the old battery , then inser t the new battery into the battery holder with the + side facing upwards (when the Remote Controller is face d[...]

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. Press the A-B button again to cancel the A-B repeat function. V iewing Elapsed T ime and T ime[...]

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. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Plug the AC Adapter into a stan- dard wall outlet. 2. Connect the other e[...]

Scanning Use the FWD and REV buttons to quickly scan for ward or backward through video or music. Y ou can select 2X, 4X, 8X, or 20X speed by pressing the button repeat- edly until the desired speed is reached. Press the PLA Y button to resume normal playback. Slow Motion Playback (DVDs and VCDs only) Press the SLOW button on the Remote Controller [...]

continual flow of weak current may completely deplete it, and eventu- ally it may be rendered unus- able––even when you try to r echarge it later . • Do not let anything touch the Power T erminals; this can damage them or cause a short-circuit. Charging the Batter y Pack 1. Plug the small end of the AC Adapter into the Battery Pack’s AC Ada[...]

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. Ever y time you press the – or + button, the color saturation increases or decreases by one level. Reverse V iew Obverse view is the default se[...]

Battery Saver Featur e During batter y powered operation, if the Player is powered on but idle for more than 10 minutes, the Player will turn off automatically to conser ve power . Storing the Battery Pack • The Batter y Pack should be stored where temperatures range between 15ºC and 25ºC. A void storing the Batter y Pack under conditions of ex[...]

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. Press the STOP button. 2. Press the OPEN button to open the tray . 3. Remove the disc. To remove a [...]

Important Notes: • Before connecting the Player to other equipment, turn of f 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 . • T o turn of f the Player’s screen during playback on a TV , press the MODE button on the Pla[...]

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. • Always handle discs by their edges. 1. Press the OPEN button to open the tray . If there [...]

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. If the Player out- puts a raw digital signal whic[...]

Connecting to an Active Speaker System 30 35 Submenu Dolby Digital DTS MP3/WMA Others Pro Logic Options Off PCM Raw Off Raw Off PCM Off PCM Raw Auto On Off Description 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 amp[...]

The Setup Screen allows you to cus- tomize the operation of your A WEGO 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. The Vi deo and Audio menus are used to select the settings needed for proper c[...]

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. 5. Use the Up or Down CURSOR buttons to select another menu item, or press the Up CURSOR but- ton repeate[...]

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. 5. Use the Up or Down CURSOR buttons to select another menu item, or press the Up CURSOR but- ton repeate[...]

The Setup Screen allows you to cus- tomize the operation of your A WEGO 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. The Vi deo and Audio menus are used to select the settings needed for proper c[...]

Connecting to an Active Speaker System 30 35 Submenu Dolby Digital DTS MP3/WMA Others Pro Logic Options Off PCM Raw Off Raw Off PCM Off PCM Raw Auto On Off Description 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 amp[...]

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. If the Player out- puts a raw digital signal whic[...]

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. • Always handle discs by their edges. 1. Press the OPEN button to open the tray . If there [...]

Important Notes: • Before connecting the Player to other equipment, turn of f 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 . • T o turn of f the Player’s screen during playback on a TV , press the MODE button on the Pla[...]

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. Press the STOP button. 2. Press the OPEN button to open the tray . 3. Remove the disc. To remove a [...]

Battery Saver Featur e During batter y powered operation, if the Player is powered on but idle for more than 10 minutes, the Player will turn off automatically to conser ve power . Storing the Battery Pack • The Batter y Pack should be stored where temperatures range between 15ºC and 25ºC. A void storing the Batter y Pack under conditions of ex[...]

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. Ever y time you press the – or + button, the color saturation increases or decreases by one level. Reverse V iew Obverse view is the default se[...]

continual flow of weak current may completely deplete it, and eventu- ally it may be rendered unus- able––even when you try to r echarge it later . • Do not let anything touch the Power T erminals; this can damage them or cause a short-circuit. Charging the Batter y Pack 1. Plug the small end of the AC Adapter into the Battery Pack’s AC Ada[...]

Scanning Use the FWD and REV buttons to quickly scan for ward or backward through video or music. Y ou can select 2X, 4X, 8X, or 20X speed by pressing the button repeat- edly until the desired speed is reached. Press the PLA Y button to resume normal playback. Slow Motion Playback (DVDs and VCDs only) Press the SLOW button on the Remote Controller [...]

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. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Plug the AC Adapter into a stan- dard wall outlet. 2. Connect the other e[...]

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. Press the A-B button again to cancel the A-B repeat function. V iewing Elapsed T ime and T ime[...]

Installing/Replacing the Remote Controller Batter y 1. Use your fingernails as shown to press the latch (a) in the direction of the arr ow , and pull on the groove (b) to pull out the battery holder . 2. Remove the old battery , then inser t the new battery into the battery holder with the + side facing upwards (when the Remote Controller is face d[...]

Loading a Disc When you load a disc containing JPEG photos, the Player will automatically play a quick slide-show preview of the photos. T o 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. Y ou can also view the list of photos using the thumbnai[...]

B A TTERY P ACK 1. AC Adapter Jack Connect the AC Adapter here to recharge the Batter y Pack. (See page 21) 2. Attachment Bolt Knob Used to tighten or loosen the connection between the Batter y Pack and the Player . (See on page 24) 3. Power Indicator • Off when the Batter y Pack is not in use. • Glows red during charging. • Glows green when [...]

If using the A WEGO in your car , the included Car Adapter allows you to run the A WEGO off of your car’ s own power rather than off of the Batter y Pack. This is useful for long road trips, to conser ve batter y power , or if you did not have time to recharge a spent Batter y Pack before leaving. The Player can also be mounted behind a headrest [...]

(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. REPEA T button Press to play titles, chapters or tracks repeatedly . 9. A-B REPEA T button Press this[...]

Cleaning the Player Always unplug the power cord before cleaning the player . Clean the player using a soft, dr y cloth. For tough dir t, dampen a soft cloth with some neu- tral detergent diluted in 5 to 6 par ts water; wipe off the dir t, then wipe off the player with a dr y cloth. Do not use alcohol, paint thinner , or other chemicals; they may d[...]

R EMOTE C ONTROLLER (Par t 1: Fr equently Used Buttons) FYI: Most operations can be performed fr om the Remote Controller . However , some oper- ations must be performed fr om the Player . 1. ST ANDBY/POWER button Press to turn the Player on and off. 2. PREVIOUS/NEXT buttons Press to skip to the previous/next chapter or track. (See page 42) 3. FORW[...]

• 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. W ith liquid crystal displays, a few picture elements may be black or shine a particular color . This is normal. [...]

Left Side Panel 1. Headphones Jack 2. V olume Control 3. V ideo Out Jack 4. Audio/Optical Out Jack 5. AC Adapter/DC In Jack Disc T ray 1. Loader Status Indicator LED 2. T ray Fascia 3. Ejection Hole (Ejector Stick is inserted here) Bottom 1. Battery Guide Holes 2. Threaded bore for Batter y Pack mounting bolt 3. Battery Connection T er minals Model[...]

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. The aspect ratio o[...]

Disc T ypes 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 Glossar y on page 55 for mor e information. Disc Structur e DVDs are generally divided into titles and chapters. Usually , one movie cor- responds to one title. CDs are divided into tracks. Usually , one tra[...]

multi-channel (surround sound) audio. DVD-R (DVD Recordable) - A DVD for- mat that allows a one-time recording of data. DVD-V ideo - 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. JPEG uses a lossy compress[...]

Important Notes: • If you ar e missing any items shown above, please contact AcomData Customer Service vi a email at customerservice@acomdata.com or call (909) 348-0680. • Please retain a copy of your receipt. Y ou will need it if warranty r epair service is requir ed in the future. also uses an interframe coding technique, which further compre[...]

Vi r tual 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 conver ted into a two-channel signal in such a way as to retain a surround sound effect. For discs with stereo sound, the a[...]

To r educe the risk of fir e or electric shock: • Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture; • Do not tr y to open the enclosure. Avoid exposur e to the laser The Player employs a laser system. T o prevent direct exposure to the laser beam: • Do not tr y to open the enclosure; • Do not stare into the beam. Do not jar the Player Durin[...]

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 ser vice. To obtain warranty ser vice you must take t[...]

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 . . . . . .28 Connecting to other Digital Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . .29 Connecting to an Active Speaker System . . . . . .30 Using the Setup Scr een . . . . .[...]

Impor tant Safety Pr ecautions . . . . . . . . . . .5 What’ s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . .7 Featur es Overview . . . . . . . . . . .8 T ypes of Discs & File For mats Playable on the AWEGO . . . . . . .9 Par t Names and their Functions 10 The Player Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Left[...]

Thank you for purchasing the A WEGO T ablet DVD Player from AcomData, and welcome to the exciting world of por table DVD. Think of A WEGO as your ver y own personal enter tainment center . With A WEGO you can watch movies, listen to music, and view your digital photos just about anywhere. W ith its large complement of value-added accessories and po[...]

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• Important safety information • Part names and functions • Detailed illustrations • Easy-to-follow instructions • Mounting Accessories • T roubleshooting • T echnical specifications • Glossary of technical terms Please r ead this guide car efully and r etain for futur e r efer ence. RocketPod™ Hi-Perfor mance Peripherals A patent[...]