EchoStar PocketDISH User Manual
SAFETY III
PORTABLE MEDIA RECORDER 1
GETTING STARTED 5
DISH NETWORK AUDIO/VIDEO 17
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Table of Contents
NOTES
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SAFETY
SAFETY CONVENTIONS
Throughout this user guide, there may be blocks of text indicated by symbols and printed in a
differen t way than the surro unding text. The se block s of text require th e attent ion of the read er to
avoid ha zardous situations. The h azard levels are indicated as:
This warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury.
Important Safety Precautions
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Safety
GENERAL SAFETY
1 Carefully read and understand the warranty terms in the back of this manual.
2 Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
3 Do not use this product near water or in extreme cold.
4 Clean only with a dry cloth.
5 Do not install nea r any heat so urce s suc h as radi ato r s, hea t regist ers, stoves , or other
equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
6 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
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Safety
AVOID HEARING DAMAGE
SAFE USE
Your PocketDISH respects the current regulations for limiting the output volume of consumer audio
devices to a safe level while using the headphones that came with the PocketDISH. Permanent damage
to your ears will occur if headphones or ear buds are used at a high volume level. Over time you might
get used to a higher volume level that may sound normal, but the risk of permanent damage to your ears
is still present. Set the volume level of your PocketDISH to a safe level before permanent damage to
your ears has occurred. If you start to hear ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or stop using
the headphones or ear buds.
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Safety
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PORTABLE MEDIA RECORDER
This chapter gives you an overview and a description of your Portable Media
Recorder.
•OVERVIEW
Portable Media Recorder
About Your PocketDISH
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Chapter 1
OVERVIEW
Featur es in cl ud e t he f ol lo wi ng:
■ Video Recorder & Player :
DISH Network content,
and MPEG-4.
■ Music Recorder & Player:
DISH Network content,
MP3, WMA and WA V.
■ Photo Viewer/Slideshow:
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Portable Media Recorder
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1
CHG: a solid light
indicates
that the PocketD IS H is connected to the batter y
charger. If charging is complete, th e l ight flashes.
2
HDD:
indicates
that the hard driv e is acti ve.
3
ON: indicates that the PocketDISH is turned on.
4
TV OUT: shows that the scre en content is displayed on a TV.
5
TV/LCD key: sw i tches between the PocketDISH screen and a TV.
6
Remote cont ro l ey e: re cei ves the comman ds f ro m th e remote control.
7
Speaker: reproduces the au dio.
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Chapter 1
CONNECTORS - POCKETDISH
The USB Host and Device connector types used on the PocketDISH are: USB Mini T ype A (USB-A) and
USB Mini Type B (USB-B).
USB-A (Host): con nect USB (mass sto rage device) com patible equipment, like a
camcorder, digital photo camera or a USB flas h drive.
USB-B (Device): connect to a DISH Network DVR or computer.
DC IN (Power): co nnect to the AC/DC power adapter that cam e w i th the PocketDISH.
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GETTING STARTED
Use this information to get started and connect your PocketDISH to other devices.
•UNPACK THE POCKETDISH
Getting Started
Connections and Setup
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Chapter 2
UNPACK THE POCKETDISH
Carefully unpack the contents of the box and confirm that all the parts are included. Examine all
parts for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If you find any damage, stop
unpacking the box and contact the stor e where you bought the PocketDISH.
Keep the plastic packaging away from children. The plastic packaging may cling to the nose and mouth
and cause suffocation.
Keep the packaging materials for a period of time. In case of warranty claims, return the PocketDISH in
the original packaging to protect the electronics. Failing to do so might void the warranty.
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Getting Started
FIRST TIME USE
Your PocketDISH has a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. Before first use, charge the battery
accord ing the given instructions.
The Li-Ion batt ery is a hig h capa city pow er source. Do not use ano ther ba tter y charger or AC/DC ada pter.
For your safety, charge the Li-Ion battery only with the AC/DC adapter that came with the PocketDISH.
Failing to do so can cause permanent damage to equipment and can result in serious per sonal injury.
1 On the PocketDISH, install the DC plug into the
DC IN power socket.
2 On the AC/DC adapter, flip down the pins.
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Chapter 2
BASIC OPERATION
The PocketDISH has a battery saver which shuts down the display or the entire PocketDISH after a
certain period of time. You can change these settings in the Setup - Power menu. Note that any change
will influence battery power life span.
ON
1 Press ON for at least four seconds.
2 The ON indicator comes on.
3 Allow the PocketDISH time for the
desktop to display.
BASIC NAVIGATION
1 Use the keys to navigate.
2 Press ON to access a feature.
3 Press OFF to exit a feature.
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Getting Started
CONNECT A DISH NETWORK DVR
When connected to an external device, the PocketDISH uses more energy than normal. Therefore
always connect the PocketDISH to power to prevent an unwanted shutdown.
1 Connect the PocketDISH to power.
2 Turn the DVR and the PocketDISH on.
3 On the DVR, locate the USB port and connect
the USB cable.
4 On the PocketDISH, locate the USB-B port
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Chapter 2
CONNECT A COMPUTER
When connected to an external device, the PocketDISH uses more energy than normal. Therefore
always connect the PocketDISH to power to prevent an unwanted shutdown.
The PocketDISH is compatible with Windows ME/2000/XP and Mac OS 10.2.4 or higher. Note that on
some Windows versions the PocketDISH displays in the Windows Explorer as a Removable Disk.
1 Connect the PocketDISH to power.
2 Turn the computer and the PocketDISH on.
3 On the computer:
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Getting Started
CONNECT A TV
When connected to an external device, the PocketDISH uses more energy than normal. Therefore
always connect the PocketDISH to power to prevent an unwanted shutdown.
1 Connect the PocketDISH to power.
2 Turn the PocketDISH on.
PLAYBACK
3 Install the analog AV-cable directly in the AV
connection (center jack) of the PocketDISH.
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Chapter 2
CONNECT AN AUDIO DEVICE
When connected to an external device, the PocketDISH uses more energy than normal. Therefore
always connect the PocketDISH to power to prevent an unwanted shutdown.
1 Connect the PocketDISH to power.
2 Turn the PocketDISH on.
PLAYBACK
3 Install the analog AV-cable directly in the AV
connection (center jack) of the PocketDISH.
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Getting Started
CONNECT THE DOCKING STATION
When connected to an external device, the PocketDISH uses more energy than normal. Therefore
always connect the PocketDISH to power to prevent an unwanted shutdown.
You can record in S-Video quality when using the Video connection. Note that the connection operates as
an S-Video In connection only. Do not forget to connect the analog AV-cable for the audio as well.
1 Connect the PocketDISH to the docking station.
3 Connect the analog AV-cable to the docking
station (AV in).
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Chapter 2
CONNECT A USB MASS STORAGE DEVICE
A USB mass storage device is a d igit a l mult imedia devi ce that can commu ni cate wi th an ot her mult ime dia
device. For exam ple, connecting to a computer without the need to inst all additional software.
Consult the user’s guide that came with your USB flash drive, MP3 player, digital photo or video camera
if it is compliant with the USB mass storage device protocol. If yes, the PocketDISH can get the files
from it.
1 Connect the PocketDISH to power.
2 Turn the PocketDISH and the USB device on.
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Getting Started
MENU STRUCTURE
The operation of your PocketDISH is done via options and setup menus. The options and setup
menus shown on the desktop (which appears directly after power up) are:
Some menus have sub-menus which may be displayed at the right side of your screen. With the Setup keys,
depending on the menu, you can lock and unlock the keys, access additional file info, delete or rename a
file, hide/show thumbnails, start a recording manually or create another folder to organize your files.
Video: the folder that holds the video
files.
Scheduler: access the scheduler
from where you can set your timers.
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Chapter 2
REMOTE CONTROL (RCU)
RCU Function RCU AV500E
Standby/ON: when on AC power, turn PocketDISH on or put
in standby.
OFF: when on battery power, shut down the PocketDISH.
Number keys: enter numerical data. 0 - 9
TV:
switches betw een th e PocketDISH screen or a TV.
Play: starts the playback of a select ion.
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DISH NETWORK AUDIO/VIDEO
This chapter helps you learn to send and playback DISH Network audio and video
recordings.
DISH Network Audio/Video
Send and Playback
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Chapter 3
INTRODUCTION
It is possibl e to se nd y ou r rec ord ed programs from you r c om p ati bl e D ISH N et work D VR ont o th e
PocketDISH when connected with the USB cable. Please note that recorded content from the
DISH Network audio will also appear in the Video folder of the PocketDISH.
After you connect the PocketDISH to your compatible DISH Network DVR, a pop-up menu
displays that asks you what you want to do: Manage or Add the PocketDISH content.
For the recordings available in the "My Recordings" list of the DISH Network DVR, it is only possible to
send content from this list to the PocketDISH, and not vice-versa.
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DISH Network Audio/Video
SEND MY RECORDINGS FROM THE DISH NETWORK DVR
1 Use the USB cable to connect the PocketDISH to the DISH Network DVR.
2 On the DVR’s PocketDISH pop-up, select Add. The "My Recordings" list displays.
3 On the DVR’s remote control, use UP and DOWN ARROW and SELECT to choose the
recordings that you wan t to send to your Pocke tDISH. Before each select ed event, a mark in
the check box displays.
4 Press RIGHT ARROW to highlight Send Video and press SELECT.
5 On the TV, the "Sending selected recordings to your PocketDISH" pop-up displays.
6 Allow the DVR time to send the chosen recordings until DONE displays.
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Chapter 3
PLAYBACK THE DISH NETWORK RECORDINGS
BASIC OPERATION
The PocketDISH always remembers where you stopped the last file for playback. On the desktop, select
Resume to start playback from that point forward.
1 Turn the PocketDISH on.
2 Allow the PocketDISH time for the desktop to display.
3 Highlight the Video icon (also used for playback of DISH Network audio recordings).
4 Press ON to view the folder content.
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DISH Network Audio/Video
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
WHEN A FOLDER IS HIGHLIGHTED WHEN A FILE IS HIGHLIGHTED
■ Info: displays additional information. ■ Info: displays additional information.
■ Folder management: acces ses the
folder options (if available).
■ File management: accesses the file
options (if available).
- Create: makes a new folder. - Delete: deletes the file.
- Rename: renames the file.
- Create Folder: makes a new folder.
- Delete: deletes the fo lder and
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Chapter 3
WHEN VIEWING VIDEO
■
Hide text overlay: remove the on-screen menu temporarily. Depending on the Video
settings, the on- screen menu can disapp ear automaticall y af t er a period of t i m e.
■ Video format: set to Auto (best playback size with respect to source), Maximized
image (scaled playback with respect to source, some clipping might occur) or Full
picture format (play b a ck i n or i gi nal si ze , no cl ip pi ng or scaling).
■ Video speed: set Norm al speed (default) or slow m ot io n (1 / 2, 1/4 or 1/8). Notice
that the sound is mut ed during playback in slow motion.
■ Built-in speaker on/ off: to sw itc h t he speaker on or off (headse t onl y) .
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SECOND SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO
This chapter gives you the procedure to send audio or video files from different
multimedia devices and play them back on the PocketDISH.
Second Source Audio/Video
Send and Playback
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