Govideo PVP4040 User Manual
PVP4040
Personal Video Player
User’s Guide
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
Please read the following safety instructions before using the player.
• Do not overload electrical outlets, as this may result in excessive heat and/or fire.
• Do not bend the power cord or allow it to be crushed by heavy objects, as this may increase the
risk of fire.
Warning
• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands, as this may result in electric shock.
• Make sure the power plug is fully inserted, as a loose connection may increase the risk of fire.
• Never disassemble or modify the player in any way.
• Do not allow chemicals, such as benzene or thinner, to come in contact with the player.
• Do not use the player near a magnet or other strong magnetic field.
• Do not allow dirt or foreign objects to enter the player.
• Avoid using the player in environments with high temperatures (>104°F), low temperatures
(<41°F), or high humidity.
• Do not drop the player or expose it to excessive shock or vibration.
• Interference from electromagnetic waves may damage the player. Be sure to fully extend the
Caution
adapter cable before using it.
• Avoid using the player in direct sunlight or near any heat generating device.
• Avoid using the player in excessively dirty or dusty environments.
• Unplug the power cord when cleaning the adapter.
• Do not drop the adapter or expose it to excessive shock or vibration.
• Use only the adapter supplied with this player.
Notes when using earphones
Traffic safety
• Do not use the earphones while riding a bicycle or driving a car or motorcycle. It is not only dangerous,
but may also be illegal depending on the region. To avoid personal injury, do not use the earphones
while walking near roads, intersections, crosswalks, etc.
Avoid high volume
• Do not use the earphones continuously at high volumes, as it could be harmful to your hearing.
• If your ears ring, turn down the volume or stop using the earphones.
Environmental information
• Separate packing materials, batteries, and electronic products when not in use.
• Packing materials are classified into cardboard, polyethylene, etc. No unnecessary packing materials
have been used for this player.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Player Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Viewing/Recording from an External Source .................................................................................................................... 6
Watching Movies .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Viewing Images ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Listening to Music ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Using the Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Connecting an External Source or PC ................................................................................................................................. 13
Using the Transcoding Software ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Accessories
User's Guide
Audio/Video Cable USB Cable AC Adapter
Earphones Ring Stand Carrying Case
Rechargeable
Lithium Ion Battery
Audio Cable
Installation CD
(Transcoder Software)
Power Cable
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Player Overview
Overview
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Overview
1 LCD Screen
Displays the player’s status, menus, and media
files.
• Use the LCD ON/OFF switch to temporarily turn
off the LCD Screen to save battery life (see #16
below).
2 Charge indicator
Lights when the player’s battery is charging. Turns
off when the battery is fully charged. To charge
the battery:
• Connect the supplied AC Adapter to the player’s
DC In jack and plug it in.
OR
• Connect the player to a PC using the supplied
USB cable.
3 REC button
Starts recording from an external source
connected to the player’s AV In jack.
4 REPEAT button
Selects one of the player’s built-in repeat modes.
• You can also press and hold REPEAT to mark all
files for deletion. Then press STOP to delete all
marked files.
5 MENU button
Displays the player’s Main menu.
6 VOLUME/SLIDE TIME -/+ buttons
Adjust the player’s volume. Also use to set the
slide show interval from 2~30 seconds.
7 POWER/STOP button
Press to turn the player on. Press and hold to turn
the player off. Also use to stop playback.
8 SELECT control
The SELECT control has three positions (left, right,
and down) and a variety of uses:
• MENU NAVIGATION - Press left/right to browse
menu options. Press down to make selections.
• PLAY/PAUSE - Press down to play or pause the
selected file.
• SKIP PREV/NEXT - Press left/right during
playback to skip to the previous or next file.
• REWIND/FF - Press and hold left/right during
playback to scan backward or forward at
variable speeds.
• DELETE - Press and hold down to mark the
selected file for deletion. Then press STOP to
delete all marked files.
9 AV IN jack
Use to connect an external source (such as a DVD
player, VCR or camcorder), using the supplied
Audio/Video cable.
10 DC IN jack
Use to connect the supplied AC Adapter.
• The internal battery will charge whenever the
player is connected via the AC Adapter.
11 SD CARD slot
Use to insert an external SD memory card.
• SD (Secure Digital®) cards are high capacity
memory cards used to store video, audio, and
image files.
• To view the contents of your SD card, you must
switch the player from Internal to Extended
memory mode; see page 11.
12 Rechargeable Battery slot
Use to insert or remove the supplied lithium ion
battery.
• Pay attention to the correct polarities when
inserting the battery.
13 USB Connection jack
Use to connect the player to your PC to:
• Add media files to the player.
• Charge the battery.
14 NTSC/PAL switch
Selects your desired display system (NTSC or PAL).
• NTSC is the standard used in the United States.
15 HOLD switch
Temporarily locks all buttons on the player to
prevent accidental operation while walking,
jogging, etc.
16 LCD ON/OFF switch
Turns the LCD screen on and off. This is useful to
save battery life while listening to MP3 files.
17 Headphone jack
Use to connect the headphones/earphones.
18 60° TILT
Use to insert the loop on the supplied ring stand.
Allows the player to sit on a table at a comfortable
viewing angle.
19 30° TILT
Use to insert the loop on the supplied ring stand.
Provides an alternative viewing angle.
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Operation
Viewing an External Source
You can use the player to view and record* from an external source, such as a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, or
portable CD player. To connect your external source, see page 13.
INPUT MODE
1 Use the SELECT control to highlight and select the “INPUT MODE” icon.
• Playback from your external source connected to the AV IN jack will be displayed on
the LCD screen.
2 When finished, press the MENU button to exit.
• The Main menu will be displayed.
Recording from an External Source
1 Press the REC button.
2 Use the SELECT control to highlight and select the icon for the type of file you
want to record (Video, Image or MP3).
• The recording screen will appear and recording will start.
• If no video signal is detected, MP3 recording mode will be activated automatically.
3 To stop recording, press the STOP button.
• The new file will automatically be added to your player’s memory; see pages 7-9.
Note
* This player will not record Macrovision® copy-protected source material. If copy-
protection is detected, you will not be able to record from your external source.
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Operation
Watching Movies
You can use the player to watch video clips copied to the player in AVI format (MPEG-4 video with MP3 audio). If
you have video files in other formats, you can use transcoding software to convert the files to AVI format.
VIDEO LIST
VIDEO
VIDEO001.ASF
VIDEO002.ASF
VIDEO003.ASF
VIDEO004.ASF
VIDEO005.ASF
2.3 MB
00 : 30 : 30
FREE/TOTAL
IN: 71/124MB
EX: NO CARD
1 Use the SELECT control to highlight and select the “VIDEO LIST” icon.
• A list of video files in the built-in memory or currently loaded SD card will appear.
2 Use the SELECT control to highlight and select the desired video file.
• The selected video file will play.
• Press the SELECT control left or right to skip to the previous or next video file.
• Press and hold the SELECT control left or right to scan backward or forward during
playback.
• Press the STOP button to stop playback and return to the video list.
• During video playback, press the RECORD key to display an elapsed time counter on
the LCD screen.
3 When finished, press the MENU button to exit.
• The Main menu will be displayed.
REC MODE REPEAT VOLUME
HIGH OFF
Repeating Playback
Press the REPEAT button.
• The Repeat mode will change as follows:
ONE: Repeats the current video file.
ALL: Repeats all files in the video list.
OFF: Disables Repeat mode. All files in the video list will play through once.
Deleting Video Files
1 Use the SELECT control to highlight the video file you wish to delete.
2 Press and hold the SELECT control for two seconds to mark the file for deletion.
• An “X” will appear next to the file to indicate that it is marked for deletion.
• To mark all files for deletion, press and hold the REPEAT button for two seconds.
3 Press the STOP button to confirm deletion of the selected file(s).
• Note: You can use the procedures in step 2 to unmark previously marked file(s).
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