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iSee 360i
User’s Manual
Edition 1.7
May 4, 2006
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Copyright ATO reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice. ATO makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, ATO reserves the right to revise this manual and to make changes in its content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or change.
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Contents Section 1. Getting Started..................................................1 Getting iSee Information ...................................................1 Meet the iSee 360i............................................................1 What You Can Do With the ISee 360i...........................1 Features of the ATO iSee 360i......................................2 What You Need to Use the iSee 360i...............................2 Supported iPods..................................
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Table of Contents Section 3. Using the iSee ................................................ 25 Using the iSee Control Panel ......................................... 25 Viewing the Main Screen................................................ 27 Navigating the iSee Menus............................................. 27 Navigating a Settings Menu ........................................... 28 Playing Videos................................................................ 29 Changing Audio Vol
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Appendix A: Specifications.............................................63 Mechanical Specifications...........................................63 Communication and Interface .....................................63 Encoding and Decoding ..............................................64 Video and Audio ..........................................................65 Appendix B: Technical Support......................................67 Returning Your iSee............................................
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Section 1. Getting Started TM TM Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the ATO iSee 360i Video Recorder for the Apple iPod®. This remarkable, high-performance entertainment center turns your iPod mobile digital device into a full-featured video player and photo display with music. And together with its Standard Dock, your iSee turns into a personal video recorder (PVR) as well. Getting iSee Information • Look at the iSee Quick Setup Guide to get your iSee up and running in a hurry.
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Section 1. Getting Started Features of the ATO iSee 360i • Elegant, lightweight mobile design: Look and feel of a single unit with iPod docked. • Handy iPod-like control panel: Easy to operate for iPod veterans. • 3.6” high-quality LCD screen: Watch high-quality content in a mobile environment. • User-friendly graphical interface: Intuitive and easy to use for an effortless entertainment experience. • Replaceable, rechargeable 2,200 mAh battery: Enjoy video, music, and pictures for up
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Section 1. Getting Started Supported iPods You can use your iSee with most iPod models, including the following: • iPod 20GB (clickwheel) • iPod 20GB U2 Special • iPod mini (with optional adapter) • iPod nano (with optional adapter) • iPod 30GB Video (with optional adapter) A few iPod models are not supported. The following models won’t fit into the iSee: • Older iPods without dock connectors • 3rd generation iPods, which have a row of buttons along the top rather than the click
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Section 1. Getting Started iSee 360i Controls Front View Control How to Use It iPod/adapter Secures a full-sized iPod, or an adapter lock for iPod mini, nano, etc. Press to the right (toward the connector) to unlock. Viewing screen Watch video. View slide shows. Play music. AC Adapter Connect iSee’s AC adapter here connector Control panel Press to select and start video, slide show, or music, cycle through menus, and control the iSee and iPod. -4- iSee 360i
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Section 1. Getting Started Top View Control How to Use It Power On/Off Press to turn iSee on. Press again and button hold for 1 second to turn it off. Press and hold for 5 seconds for an emergency shutdown (if the iSee is unresponsive). Headphone jack Attach iPod headphones or external speakers here. Accessories Accessories enhance the functionality of your iSee 360i and make it even more fun to use. Standard iSee 360i Accessories Every iSee 360i comes with: • AC adapter
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Section 1. Getting Started iSee Standard Dock The Standard Dock offers a convenient stand for viewing your iSee screen and for charging its battery. The Standard Dock also lets you connect video and audio cables for recording directly to your iPod, and sending video, pictures, and music to a TV or media center. iSee Standard Dock Optional Accessories Purchase these accessories separately to enhance your iSee 360i’s functionality: • iSee mini Adapter: Lets you insert your iPo
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Section 1. Getting Started Precautions Although it’s rugged, your iSee requires reasonable care in its installation and use. • Clean the viewing screen only with a soft, lint-free cloth. • Keep the area around your iSee clean from dust, smoke, and other contaminants. • Do not allow moisture or liquids, including water or cleaning fluids, to touch the iSee. Thinner, benzene, or alcohol-based solvents can mar the surface of your iSee. • Do not drop or jolt the iSee. • Do not a
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Section 2. Setting Up Your iSee Follow these simple instructions and you’ll be up and running in no time. Note the Serial Number and Register Your Product First, note the serial number and date of purchase of your iSee. Write the information here, so you’ll have a record: My iSee 360i Serial Number Is: The Date of Purchase Is: You’ll need this information in case you need service, or if your iSee is lost. Also, be sure to register your iSee at our website: www.isee-ato.com
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Section 2. Setting Up Your iSee Step 1: Load the Battery in the iSee To load the battery: 1. Open the iSee’s battery compartment by pulling up and out on the battery cover. Open the Battery Compartment 2. Unwrap the battery. Note the set of battery contacts. -10- iSee 360i User’s Manual
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Section 2. Setting Up Your iSee 3. Place the battery into the iSee so the battery’s contacts mate with those in the iSee. Load the iSee Battery 4. Replace the battery cover. iSee 360i User’s Manual -11-
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Section 2. Setting Up Your iSee Step 2: Charge the iSee Battery Before attempting to use the iSee, plug in the AC adapter and charge the battery for two hours. Charge the iSee Battery for 2 Hours First While your iSee battery is charging, you can start installing the iSee software on your computer. Step 3: Install iSee files on your iPod To install iSee software and sample files, you insert the iSee software disc in your computer, then follow the instructions on the computer’
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Section 2. Setting Up Your iSee Disabling iTunes Auto-Launch If you’ve been using iTunes with your iPod, you know that iTunes usually auto-launches (launches automatically) whenever you connect your iPod to the computer. Disabling iTunes auto-launch is optional, but it’s more convenient if you do so, because the VidiScape installation replaces this iTunes auto-launch with its own auto-launch selector. (The iSee installer also explains how to disable iTunes auto-launch.) You can always l
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Section 2. Setting Up Your iSee To install iSee software on your computer: 1. Insert the iSee software disc in the computer. You see the iSee installer window. Insert the iSee Software Disc (If you don’t see the iSee installer window, use Windows Explorer to double-click the Setup.exe file on the iSee software disc.) The iSee Installer Window -14- iSee 360i User’s Manual
