Astone EVO X, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ns The contents of this manual are here to explain the operation methods of multimedia MPEG4 video recorder of the proprietor The proprietor will not take any responsibility of any clear indication s or hint s assurance Copyright Announcement Responsibility Announcement EVO X Page 1 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 3: ...nit properly 29 How to use power charger 30 Safety and pre warning 31 Troubleshooting 32 Warning for external storage media 33 Warning for external hard drive installation 33 The contents of installation compact disk 36 Attachment 1 Compatible external memory cards 41 Attachment 2 Compatible file formats for MP3 MP4 Jpeg 42 Attachment 3 How to use Ulead Video ToolBox 43 Product specification 46 EV...

Page 4: ...rectly or record different kinds of video products images and sounds The product save images as ASF Mp4 format which can be easily played not only on the but also on a computer Using a USB 2 0 port to connect this product to computer allows the transfer of images and data quickly EVO X EVO X Page 3 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 5: ... If any of these accessories is missing please contact your retailer RCA Cable Earphone Power Charger USB Cable Installation compact disk User Manual Carrying case Hand strap 1 8 external HDD OPTIONAL EVO X MPEG4 Player EVO X Page 4 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 6: ... OUT TERMINAL AV IN TERMINAL Mark button ESC button SETUP button CF HDD switch LCD Display Reset button USB port Power jack Enter pause button Power on off button Lock record Volume control button Recording status indicator Charging status indicator CF Type I slot EVO X Page 5 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 7: ...Function indicator Date and time indicator MP3 music playing Digital photos display Video recording mode Mp4 playing Video playing You can play AVI and ASF formats for MP4 video For details please refer to specification Ulead software will allow other video MP4 formats to be saved converted to AVI which will play on the unit MP3 playing You can play Mpeg 1 Layer 3 format of music For details pleas...

Page 8: ... one is to browse photos Photo brows ing Under file management you can run file editing functions For details please refer to related function explanation Power on Screen Turn on the device Please press on EVO X s power on off button for 2 seconds Initially the welcoming picture will display on the screen and then the function selection menu Open welcoming picture Function selection menu EVO X Pag...

Page 9: ...ation function settings Function settings Under main menu you can press button to set up basic functions Mark Entering function settings Time settings Date time set up button After entering time setting screen please use up down arrow button to choose the related item and use right left button to set the correct date and time EVO X Page 8 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactor...

Page 10: ...V when unit is connected to a TV Language selection Using language selecting button to select language version built in with 3 language options Formatting Please select the drive to format CF card or HDD EVO X Page 9 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 11: ...acity first Because if the drive s free capacity is not large enough it may cause files not be copied or copy partially After drive to drive copying filename will appear as DCP_CF or DCP HDD directory on the related drive After another copying the filename will be DCP_CF02 in sequence on the related drive and so on TV Out Select TV Output and Input system NTSC or PAL system EVO X Page 10 PDF creat...

Page 12: ...r use power charger to connect this product during upgrade please do not shut down or reboot The upgrade will take about 3 to 5 minutes 2 During upgrade please do not unplug CF card or it will cause dead end Color Change the color of the system font Built in 7 colors the default color is black Return to default settings After selecting the enter button the system will return to factory default set...

Page 13: ...ge device CF HDD CF HDD Basic operation file selection function Under file selection you can press this button to choose one or more files Under browsing pictures photo browsing mode the selected files will appear with white frames In item by item mode the selected file names will turn red appear with white frames file names will turn red EVO X Page 12 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version...

Page 14: ...evious screen During file playing process pressing this button will return the playing interface back to the file selection list Basic operation connecting with other devices Connecting with other devices EVO X can connect with other devices which are listed below and expand its functionality EVO X Page 13 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 15: ...o TV directly AV AV Out Record TV program as MPEG 4 video format You need to change the screen settings to TV You can play MPEG 4 video on TV directly Caution You can also connect EVO X with TVs including Flat Screen TV Plasma TV LCD TV need to refresh the frequency etc If you want to record from TV there must be an AV Out Terminal on your TV EVO X Page 14 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial ver...

Page 16: ...Player or related products It will save the video as MPEG 4 format ASF Connect with DV Digital Camera or Microphone Through EVO XAV IN Terminal you can connect with DVC Digital Camera or Microphone to record video and sound as MPEG 4 format ASF EVO X Page 15 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 17: ...Attachment 3 2 Because there are so many different kinds of external memory cards the manufacturer can not assure that all external memory cards will be compatible to EVO X As to the compatible external memory cards please refer to the Attachment 1 3 When connecting both external storage devices CF Card and HDD with your EVO X PC can not identify multiple external storage devices at the same time ...

Page 18: ...s that the Li Battery s temperature is too high at this moment please stop charging but the PAV still can be operated normally If the LED keeps on turning red even the battery power is not being charged this indicates that the Li Battery cannot work any longer at this moment please contact your dealer Check software version EVO X s built in software can be continually upgraded Before upgrade pleas...

Page 19: ...d or forward video derives mainly from the recording program on yourEVO X As to the recording methods please refer to the next chapter Video recording and for ASF format please refer to attachment two Using Ulead the bundled software on the installation CD or other software in the market you can transfer your legal videos into EVO X compatible formats e g the AVI format For details please refer to...

Page 20: ... of or all files to copy You can copy to CF CARD or to 1 8 external HDD optional product After drive to drive copying a new file will appear as CFTOHDD1 or HDTOCF01 directory on the related drive A subsequent copy will appear as a new directory in sequence number on the related drive and if you keep on copying the file number will be increased Warning 1 After file deletion the files can not be rec...

Page 21: ...ctor is connected to AV IN on the EVO X After completion you can record ASF MP4 files using the EVO X Connecting the EVO X with DVD or VCD allows you to record movie or TV programs EVO X can also connect to a TV AV out allowing you to record your favorite programs Introduction of video recording mode EVO X Page 20 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 22: ...C button 5 After recording under the default path Video Movies will produce a file MO324D01 ASF M Date 4 codes in sequence number subsequent recordings will be saved sequentially 1 PAV recorded video will save in ASF format Video will save as MPEG 4 format and audio will save as ADPCM single track format 2 Regarding file recording time please refer to the following table The biggest recording capa...

Page 23: ...Select day or time set up and it will prompt to time set up screen to start recording 4 Schedule a time to finish recording You can set up every day or a specific date and time to finish recording 5 Automatic recording When the setting is ON if your inputs video data it will record automatically The default setting is OFF 6 Fast recording You can set up record time quickly It can be 1 hour 2 hours...

Page 24: ...3 format Support MPEG1 Layer 3 music format As to specification please refer to attachment two 2 Through the legal transferring software on the market you can transfer your legal music CD to compatible MP3 format on your EVO X or go to the legal Internet websites to download compatible MP3 songs to your EVO X Warning 1 There are various kinds of MP3 formats to learn more about MP3 related specific...

Page 25: ...ct part of or all files to copy You can copy to CF CARD or to 1 8 external HDD After drive to drive copying the file CFTOHDD1 or HDTOCF01 appears as a directory on the related drive Subsequent copies will appear in sequence on the related drive 6 You can set up waiting time After playing MP3 for a certain time you can activate power saving function shut down the screen and entering power saving mo...

Page 26: ...elected file 5 During playing process press up down button you can choose previous or next photo to play 6 During playing process press left right button you can zoom in and zoom out the photo size When starting browsing photos the screen will fit its appropriate size During photo browsing the left button of the mouse will be functionless redundant 1 JPG format Support JPG BASELINE s image format ...

Page 27: ...s to delete After deletion these files can not be recovered 5 You can select part of or all files to copy You can copy to CF Card or to 1 8 external HDD After drive to drive copying a new file CFTOHD or HDTOCF directory will be created on the related drive Subsequent file copying will appear sequentially on the related drive optional product Warning 1 After file deletion these files can not be rec...

Page 28: ...photo playing it takes several steps to edit set up procedures STEP1 After entering file press SETUP button STEP2 Using right left button to select function keys on the screen lower corner press enter button STEP3 You can see the effect of the photo Move After file zoom in you can use arrow button to move the position Left right mirroring After selection you can switch the left right position EVO ...

Page 29: ...r selection you can switch up down position Revolution After selection you can revolve 90 every time Black and white Photo black and white effect After selection you can not restore it EVO X Page 28 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 30: ...and the unit will be damaged Warning 1 While the unit is connected via USB to a computer you will probably not be able to read external hard drive and external CF memory card at the same time Please make sure that only one external device is connected to the machine while connected to a PC 2 While you format the storage device of PAV2512 the directory and file will be produced automatically Please...

Page 31: ... to higher capacity battery as this is dangerous 10 In order to avoid damaging the battery please do not expose this player to high temperature environments 45C or above 11 In lower temperature environments it will take longer to recharge than under normal temperature environments 12 During charging the battery charging indicator will turn green and will go off when battery charging is done While ...

Page 32: ...erous and may cause accidents 2 You are not allowed to use this device while taking a bath or shower because it will cause burns or an electrical shock 3 Do not recharge unit during lightening or thunder storms Warning 1 EVO X is not a water proof product Turn off and contact official dealers if you find water inside the unit 2 Do not place any material over this device during use or charging as i...

Page 33: ...o external storage device Reorganize HDD space or back up Purchase an external HDD Probably plug external CF Card and external HDD at the same time Please remove one storage device and reconnect USB again Battery overheating During battery charging do not play files Files cannot be played Files may be incompatible with the player Please use the enclosed software to convert the file format to make ...

Page 34: ...f data caused by static electricity Warning 1 Please use the external memory cards which are compatible with your EVO X Please see Attachment 1 for reference Using incorrect external memory card may cause the damage of the external memory card and the device 2 Please do not attempt to open the cover of all external storage devices in order to avoid losing data Warning for external hard drive s ins...

Page 35: ... both sides of the hard drive slightly 3 Adjust the hard drive docking connection to the machine and press slightly If you hear the clicking sound the assembly is successful 4 Please push the locking button to let the machine and the hard drive match on the bottom of the hard drive EVO X Page 34 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 36: ...move the hard drive Warning 1 Before removing the external hard drive please note that the machine s power supply must be off or it will may cause damage to the hard drive 2 Using USB connection to format hard drive please select the format as FAT32 3 After installation of the external hard drive the machine s temperature will be higher than usual Please consider it as normal EVO X Page 35 PDF cre...

Page 37: ...mpact disk the welcoming screen will appear You can install the file transferring software and read related documents 1 Ulead Video ToolBox program A At first when installing Ulead Video ToolBox the language selection dialog will appear EVO X Page 36 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 38: ...ation compact disk s content B Key in the serial number of the software found on cd C Select video templates D Start to copy files EVO X Page 37 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 39: ...E Install DivX 5 05 Bundle F Install QuickTime 6 0 G Software registration Installation compact disk s content EVO X Page 38 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 40: ...ation completed A Search for USB Device B Start to install driver 2 USB WIN98 Driver Installation Program Installation compact disk s content EVO X Page 39 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 41: ...Installation compact disk s content C Driver installation program complete 3 Browse User Manual EVO X EVO X Page 40 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 42: ...nd new cards keep coming to the market it is impossible for the manufacturer to list all of them The manufacturer can only list the following cards which have been tested OK For your reference BRAND MEMORY CF CARD TEST USB TEST EVO X Page 41 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 43: ...IF 352x240 QCIF 176x144 Frame rate SIF 25fps minimum QCIF 30fps minimum Audio Codec G 726 Phase 1 8000Hz mono Bitrate 32Kbps Decoding JPEG format up to 16 0M Pixel Decoding JPEG format image width under 4096 pixel Baseline JPEG Any resolution For jpeg less than 3Mega pixel will display as it is For jpeg larger than 3Mega pixel will down sample to 3Mega pixel Resolution MPEG I layer 3 Audio Sample ...

Page 44: ... formats This chapter is mainly to introduce the methods of format transferring As to the rest functions please refer to Ulead software user guide on the installation CD Start to introduce the Ulead Video ToolBox quick methods PMP ec20G Introduction of working area functions Browsing window to let you play video files Setup Fast transfer Insert video file Remove selected file Display all the curre...

Page 45: ...osition 3 Select the option Video Cutting Material from Panel Options 4 Segment as independent file Browsing line Transfer file format 1 Select the video file which you want to transfer 2 Select the option Batch Transfer from Panel Options 3 Key in file name then save Panel Options Video file EVO X Page 44 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 46: ...rmat from the list 4 Key in file name then save Click the right button of the mouse to display additional options Warning 1 Using Making Film command the program will merge files according to the thumbnail pictures sequence and you can drag the thumbnail picture to rearrange the sequence 2 During transfer process you can press ESC key to abort EVO X Page 45 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial ve...

Page 47: ...ck to no operation automatically 5 way buttons Navigate for file menus Center for enter play stop pause Right Left for Cursor Right and left or Fast forward Rewind Up Down for Cursor Left and Right or Previous Next File pages Menu button Push for activate menu Esc button Cancel and Escape Select button Select Files Volume buttons Adjust volume up and down Alert indicators Battery LED on Green Batt...

Page 48: ...ct are as followings Operating System Windows98 Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows XP CPU Intel Pentium 300MHZ above Minimum HDD capacity 10MB 30MB recommended Related hardware accessories USB port Mouse CD ROM Driver EVO X Page 47 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com ...

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