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TEAC PortaDVD User’s Manual

 

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Table of Contents

 

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  i
Copyright and Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  i
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   ii
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  iv
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Recommended System Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking Your PortaDVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Power Sources/Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Power Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Charging the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operating Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front and Right Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting the PortaDVD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting to Audio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Detecting the PCMCIA Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing the PCMCIA Card Using the Windows PC Card Wizard  . . 9
Installing the PortaDVD Driver Using the Windows Wizard . . . . . . . 11
For Windows 98/Me/2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing and Using DVDExpress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing DVDExpress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting DVDExpress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Loading and Ejecting Discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Loading a Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Ejecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Specifications   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Technical Support  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

 

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Summary of Contents for PortaDVD

Page 1: ...User s Manual 8X DVD PortaDVD 24X CD ROM...

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Page 3: ...nt off and on the user may try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Move the device and the receiver further apart Connect th...

Page 4: ...exposure Optical Pickup Type HPD 28 Laser output Less than 0 69mW on the objective lens Wavelength 770 795nm CD 640 660nm DVD Declaration of Conformity Model Number DVE28E Trade Name TEAC Responsible...

Page 5: ...ry Pack 3 Removing the Battery Pack 3 Operating Orientation 3 Front and Right Panels 4 Connecting the PortaDVD 6 Connecting to Audio Equipment 6 Detecting the PCMCIA Card 7 Installing the PCMCIA Card...

Page 6: ...Add New Hardware Wizard 11 Figure 11 Add New Hardware Wizard 12 Figure 12 Add New Hardware Wizard 12 Figure 13 Add New Hardware Wizard 13 Figure 14 Add New Hardware Wizard 13 Figure 15 System Settings...

Page 7: ...pter is disconnected from the drive The PortaDVD features a disc tray that extends forward to facilitate the loading and unloading of discs Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the...

Page 8: ...kage see Figure 1 If an item is missing contact the dealer from whom you purchased the drive PortaDVD portable DVD drive AC adapter PCMCIA card cable DVD player software CD ROM Installation software f...

Page 9: ...the battery pack 2 Set the power supply selection switch to PC to power the drive via the PCMCIA cable Charging the Battery Pack The integrated battery pack can be charged automatically when the AC ad...

Page 10: ...a disc when the standard means fail insert a slender straight tool such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole Press firmly to partially extend the disc tray Power supply selection...

Page 11: ...tate of the PortaDVD LED AC Adapter Drive Battery Off Disconnected Off Green Not plugged in Connected Powered by battery Red Plugged in Disconnected Battery is being charged Blinking red Plugged in Di...

Page 12: ...the PortaDVD Figure 3 4 Do not insert the PCMCIA card into the computer at this time With Windows 98 Me 2000 the PortaDVD enables you to perform a hot swap installation while the computer is powered...

Page 13: ...with your version of Windows 1 Click the left mouse button on the Windows Start icon and select Settings Control Panel from the pop up menu The system displays the Control Panel Figure 4 Figure 4 Con...

Page 14: ...gnized by the system In this case you must install the PCMCIA driver using the PCMCIA Card Wizard See Installing the PCMCIA Card Using the Windows PC Card Wizard on page 9 If the TEAC PCMCIA IDE card...

Page 15: ...ard PCMCIA icon The system displays the Welcome to the PC Card PCMCIA Wizard panel Figure 6 Welcome to PC Card Wizard Follow the instructions on the PC Card Wizard panels to complete the installation...

Page 16: ...tem displays the following panel Figure 8 PC Card Wizard 5 Click the Finish button The system displays the following panel Figure 9 System Settings Change 6 Click the Yes button to shut down the compu...

Page 17: ...follow these steps 1 Insert the PCMCIA card into the PCMCIA card slot in your laptop computer The other end of the card cable should already be connected to the interface connector on the PortaDVD Fo...

Page 18: ...n click the Next button The system displays the following Add New Hardware Wizard panel asking you to specify the location of the driver Figure 12 Add New Hardware Wizard 4 Insert the TEAC Installatio...

Page 19: ...7 Click the Finish button The system displays the following panel Figure 15 System Settings Change 8 Click the Yes button to shut down the computer The system shuts down the computer 9 Remove the flo...

Page 20: ...to DVD audio via your computer s built in speakers connected powered speakers or headphones Figure 16 DVDExpress Control Panel Installing DVDExpress To install DVD Express follow these steps 1 Insert...

Page 21: ...the Next button The system displays the Software Licensing Agreement Figure 18 on page 15 Figure 18 Installing DVD Express 2 6 Please read the Software Licensing Agreement If you agree to its terms cl...

Page 22: ...ess 3 7 Click the Next button to accept the default location or click Browse and specify a location you prefer The system displays installation progress panels Figure 20 followed by a setup complete p...

Page 23: ...he installation is complete Starting DVDExpress 1 To launch DVDExpress select Start Programs Mediamatics DVDExpress Mediamatics DVDPlayer The system displays the DVDExpress Control Panel Figure 16 on...

Page 24: ...peration or visible dust or smudges gently wipe the surface of the disc from the center to the outside edge Do not use benzene alcohol thinner or other solvents Figure 22 Handling Discs Loading and Ej...

Page 25: ...tray into the drive Figure 24 Inserting a Disc Ejecting a Disc 1 To eject a disc first make sure the disc has stopped spinning Then press the Open Eject button on the front panel The PortaDVD partiall...

Page 26: ...00KBps 24X CD speed Interface ATAPI drive side PCMCIA Card Type II Random Access Time DVD Mode 110msec CD Mode 90 msec Data Buffer Capacity 512KB Ambient Temperature Operating 5 to 55 C Relative Humid...

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