Directed Electronics DMP040, DMP740 User Manual

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NON-TRANSFERABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY

Directed Electronics (Directed) promises to the original purchaser that the new automotive video monitor and/or source unit(s) (the Product) that is purchased and installed from a Directed authorized dealer more than ninety (90) days after the purchase of a new vehicle are warranted for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase of the Product.

Directed promises to the original purchaser that all video accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and condition for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of purchase. A sales receipt and/or warranty registration card is required to provide proof of date of purchase of the Product or accessories.

Should the Product be determined defective during the applicable warranty period, the defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with a new or reconditioned part(s), at Directed’s option. To obtain warranty service, the Product must be returned to a Directed authorized dealer along with proof of purchase and installation.

Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the Product. IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. ALL PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL BE DENIED.

This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any Product that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the Product caused by installation or removal of the Product.This warranty is VOID if the product has not been purchase from an author- ized Directed dealer or has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, negligence, acts of God, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defect in materials or construction. This warranty does not cover the elimination of externally generated static or noise, or the correction of antenna problems or weak television reception, damage to tapes, video games, software, camcorders, discs, speakers, accessories or vehicle electrical systems, cosmetic damage or damage due to negligence, misuse, abuse, failure to follow operating instructions, accidental spills or customer applied cleaners, damage due to environmental causes such as floods, airborne fallout, chemicals, salt, hail, windstorms, lightning or extreme temperatures, damage due to accidents, road hazards, fire, theft, loss or vandalism, damage due to improper connection to equipment of another manufacturer, modification of existing equipment, use of a faulty tape cartridge or cleaning of the VCR head, or Product which has been opened or tampered with for any reason or which has been damaged due to alteration or service performed by anyone other than Directed Electronics.

ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS LICENSED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. IN NO EVENT WILL DIRECTED ELECTRONICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS), BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT,THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts. In such states, the limitations or exclusions of this Limited Warranty may not apply. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such states, the exclusion or limitation of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you.This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such states, the exclusion or limitations of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

How to Use this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Overview (DMP470 Shown).................................................................9

Operating Menu Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Main Menu .....................................................................................11

Video/Music /Photo Menu.................................................................12

Voice/AV Recording .........................................................................12

Set Up Menu ..................................................................................12

USB Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Lock Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

SD/MMC & MS Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Li-Ion Battery Recharging (DMP740 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Battery Consumption Reference (DMP740 Only) ...................................17

Utility CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connect & Disconnect from PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Connect the Media Player to Computer ...............................................19

For Systems with Windows 98SE ........................................................22

Format Media Player and disk maintenance .........................................22

Safely Disconnect from Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Basic Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Power On and Off ............................................................................24

Volume Adjustment—Music...............................................................24

Video ............................................................................................26

Music ............................................................................................31

Photo............................................................................................34

Voice Recording ..............................................................................36

AV Recording..................................................................................38

SD/MMC and MS cards......................................................................40

Signal Output .................................................................................41

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Display Tab ....................................................................................43

Photo Tab ......................................................................................44

Record Tab .....................................................................................45

System Tab.....................................................................................46

Info Tab ........................................................................................48

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Upgrade Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Dockable Media Player—Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Remote Usage when Docked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Dockable Media Player—Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

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Completely read the safety instructions carefully. Please retain this guide in a convenient location for future reference.

1. Keep the unit away from humidity.

2. Keep the unit away from long exposure to the sunlight.

3. Never pour any liquid into the unit to avoid damages or electrical shock.

4. If any of the following situations occurs, get the unit checked by service

personnel:

❍ Liquid has penetrated into the unit. ❍ The unit has been exposed to moisture. ❍ The unit is not functioning or you can not get functions to work

correctly according to this guide.

❍ The unit has dropped and damaged.

5. DO NOT use the unit in the following situations (death or injury could

result):

❍ While driving a vehicle. ❍ While operating machinery. ❍ Viewing videos/photos while walking. ❍ In any situations or environments requiring concentration.

6. If you need to format the unit’s hard disk, please select FAT32 format. DO

NOT PARTITION the unit’s HARD DISK.

7. DO NOT use any liquids or aerosol sprays to clean this device. Use a clean-

soft dampened cloth instead.

8. Adjust to proper volume while listening with earphone to avoid damage to

your hearing.

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Congratulations for choosing the DMP740 or DMP040, by Directed Video. This high performance product has been designed and engineered by Directed Electronics, the industry leader in high quality automotive security, audio, and video equipment since 1990.

This unit is a high performance portable multimedia player and recorder which comes with a Li-Ion rechargeable-removable battery. With the DMP740, you can play audio or video files in various formats, and record audio/video. It also provides convenient portable storage, utilizing a USB port, to allow you to store and manage personal data. With the DMP040 you can use this unit in the same fashion as the DMP470, but it does not have the stand alone video LCD screen.

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All descriptions in this manual apply to both the DMP470 and DMP040, except where noted. The DMP040 does not have a built-in battery or built-in LCD screen and requires an external device (such as a dockable overhead video monitor) to view videos, photos, and the menu screens.

Following are the main features of the these media players:

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—supports MPEG-4 SP, DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x, Motion JPEG, and

WMV-9 SP@ML format video playback.

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—supports MP3 (MPEG1 Layer2, Layer3), WAV (LPCM, ADPCM),

and WMA (WMA-9 Layer 2a) format audio files playback.

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—supports JPEG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF photos. You can download

photos to the unit and browse them.

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—supports recording function for audio and video. You can use

this function to record voice, music, and video.

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—supports data storage through a USB port. You can use the built-in 40GB hard disk to store any data and view that data on a computer with Windows Explorer.

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—supports SD/MMC and MS cards. You can insert and

play video, photo, and music files in the Memory Card folder of the player.

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This guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and operate the media player. With step-by-step instructions, we will guide you through the media player driver installation process. If you are not familiar with computer operating systems, we suggest you learn more from this manual and help documents on the Driver and Recovery CD before installing the driver.

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—shows you all accessories in the package. Please verify that all of them are included when you open the box. If any item is damaged or missing, please contact your dealer directly.

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—introduces the function keys, the LCD Display status in different

modes, and how to recharge the Li-Ion battery (LCD/battery—DMP740 only).

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—describes how to connect and remove the

media player from your computer.

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—describes how to operate all functions. We suggest you to read

this chapter carefully before using the media player.

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—listing of specifications.

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—describes how to use the Driver and Recovery CD, and

how to upgrade the firmware and software.

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The DMP740 battery should be charged

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The accessories listed above may change without notice.

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The DMP040 will have 2 AV-in/out cables.

❍ DMP740 or DMP040 ❍ USB Cable

❍ Stereo Earphones ❍ Handy Bag

❍ AC Adapter ❍ Driver and Recovery CD

❍ AV-in/out Cable ❍ Audio Line In Cable

❍ Remote Control

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1. Earphone Jack Plug-in the earphones here.

2. AV Line-Out Jack

Plug-in the AV cable here to enable AV Line-Out to the external display (TV).

3. AV Line-In Jack Plug-In the AV cable here to enable AV Line-In recording.

4. USB Connector

Connect the mini USB connector of the supplied USB cable here, and the other end to the PC host.

5. DC-In Jack Plug-in the AC Adapter here to recharge battery.

6. "B" Power LED

This LED illuminated when the media player has power on and flashes (DMP740 only) when the battery is charging.

"R" Record LED This LED is illuminated during recording.

"T" Thermal LED

This LED flashes when the temperature is too high for the hard drive to safely operate. Turn the unit off.

7. Power On/Off

Push up for 1-second to turn On/turn Off the media player. If the unit should lock up due to a corrupt file or error, the power switch should be pushed up and held for about 5-seconds till the unit resets and turns off.

Lock Switch

Push down with power On to lock all keys. All key press commands are disabled to prevent unwanted operation.

8. "R" Key

Press to start/ stop recording adjust brightness during video playback, or to adjust volume during video or music playback.

9. "M" Key Press to go back to Main Menu.

10. "E" Key Press to stop or return to the previous menu or mode.

11. Speaker Built-in speaker.

12. IR Receiver Implements commands from remote control.

13. MIC Built-in Microphone for voice recording.

14. LCD Display Displays menus and videos/pictures (DMP740 only).

15. MS slot Insert the MS/MS Duo card for data display.

16. SD/MMC slot Insert the SD/MMC card for data display.

17. Navigation button

Navigates through menu options and selects option by pushing the button in.

18. Stand Fold out to stand the media player on a flat surface.

19. Electrical Conn. Connector for docking video units.

20. HDD Access Cover Access cover to hard disk drive.

21. Storage Storage recess for HDD access cover.

22. Reset Resets media player - if software locks-up (see note).

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If holding the power off switch in the up position for 5-seconds does not shut down the media player, carefully use a straightened paper clip at the access hole shown on the back of the media player to reset the software. The power will shut-off.

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Power on the media player, the main menu on LCD will display after the bootup animation. Following are the instructions for each menu option.

NOTE: For the DMP040, the displays will show on an attached video

device.

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1. Menu List: List function options, such as Video, Music, Photo, etc.

2. Alarm: Indicates alarm clock is set.

3. Speaker: Indicates speaker On or Off.

4. Volume: Shows volume level setting.

5. Battery: Shows battery charge remaining.

6. Time: Shows current time (setup required).

7. Function Icon: Visually indicates selected function.

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8. Menu Title: Shows selected menu.

9. List Title: Shows all files in a selected folder.

10. Scroll Bar: Scroll down to display additional titles.

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14. Recording Time: Recording elapse time (hh:mm:ss).

15. Recording Quality: Indicate selected and operating recording quality.

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16. Scroll bar: Mean more tabs are available.

17. Tabs: Include Display, Photo, Record, System, and Info Tabs.

18. Setting Items: List tab item for adjusting.

19. Setting Options: Show setting options for each of the items.

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The media player contains a 40GB mini-hard drive. You can operate the media player as an USB hard drive and copy personal data to it. Simply connect the media player to your computer, and use Windows Explorer to copy and manage your data.

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The media player has a lock to avoid accidental operation. Slide the Power/Lock Switch down to the lock position while power is on. If any control button, on the unit, is pressed the “Locked!” message displays to indicate all function keys are disabled.

Power/Lock Switch

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The media player has an SD/MMC and a MS slot. You can insert a Secure Digital Card, MultiMedia Card or a MS (Memory Stick) Card into its designated slot to allow your photos, videos, or music to be played or displayed on the DMP740 (displayed on a connected video unit for the DMP040).

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Use only one card slot at a time.

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If you pull a memory card from the slot while you are viewing a video/picture or listening to an MP3 file, the unit may lock up. To reset the unit, slide the power switch up and hold for 5-seconds, this will power the unit off. Slide the switch up again to power the unit back on. Also if you try to view or listen to a file that is corrupted, the unit may lock up, use the same procedure to reset the unit.

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The remote control provides the following functions:

❍ OFF: press to power On/Off. ❍ TV/LCD: press to switch the output device between TV and the DMP740

(DMP740 only).

❍ z REC: press to start to record of each function. ❍  Exit: press to stop playback or go back to previous menu. ❍ MENU: press to go back to Main Menu. ❍ MUTE: press to mute the audio. ❍ S/T: press to select previous/next item on menu list. These two buttons

function the same as pushing the Navigator button up/down.

❍ WW /XX : press to rewind/fast-forward the playback. These two buttons

function the same as pushing Navigator button left/right.

❍ X❙❙: press to play or pause the playback. This button functions the same as

pressing down with the Navigator button.

❍ IMAGE: press to change the video playback image scale. ❍ VOL-/VOL+: Press to decrease (-) or increase (+) the volume.

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This remote control does not function if the unit is docked in a overhead video unit. Use the overhead console’s remote.

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The DMP740 comes with a Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Charge the battery completely before using the DMP740 for the first time by following the steps below:

1. Connect the supplied AC Adapter to AC outlet, and plug in the other end of

the AC Adapter to the DC in-jack of the media player.

2. While recharging, the power LED above the LCD screen will flash. If you turn

on the media player while recharging, you will see the power charging indication at the top of the LCD display.

3. When the battery is fully charged, the Power LED will stop flashing and the

charge indicator on the battery icon will disappear. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the player.

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You can still operate while recharging; but the recharging time will be longer.

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The unit should not be left on the AC adapter for long periods of time after battery is fully charged. This could damage the battery. The unit should be played on the internal battery until it is completely drained. If the unit is turned off for a month, charge the battery to retain full efficiency and life. The battery should be completely charged before use when fully discharged, new, or after not being used for a long period of time. Due to the internal clock and IR sensor operation there is a continuous battery drain even while the unit is off. The battery will discharge when not being used.

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The media player uses a 2200 mAhr 11.1 V 3-Cell rechargeable Li-Ion battery. The battery usage will vary depending on the operating mode. A fully recharged battery has the following typical playback/recording times:

❍ Video Playback/Video Record: can be used for about 3 hours. ❍ Music Playback/Music Record: can be used for about 7 hours.

Battery Charge Indicator

Full Discharged

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Included is a Utility CD (to be used on a PC). Insert the supplied CD into your CD-ROM, and the CD will auto-run the Setup program. On your computer screen, you will see the following display.

❍ Video Format Converter: Video converter utility for converting the format

of video files.

❍ DivX Create Bundle: Free trial version of DivX Create Bundle provides the

tools to create and play DivX videos with advanced features.

❍ User Manual: User manual in PDF format. ❍ Adobe Reader: Adobe Reader for opening PDF files. ❍ USB Driver for Windows 98SE: USB Driver for Windows 98 operating system. ❍ System Recovery: Format and restore the media player system back to

factory default settings.

❍ Exit: Exit and close the Setup program

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System Restore can only be used on computers running Windows 2000 or XP. Ensure that the DMP740 is connected to the computer prior to running System Restore.

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