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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual V 1.4...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction ................1 Features ....................1 System Requirements ................1 The Remote Control..............2 Using the Remote Control for the First Time..........2 Changing the Battery of the Remote Control ..........2 Buttons ....................3 Parts and Functions ..............4 Quick Start................5 PC Connection ................6 OS Support ....................6 Connecting via USB ................6 Transferring Files on a USB Connection............6 Disconnecting from USB................6...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Features Plays back DVD Folder, MPEG1, MPEG2, DivX/Xvid (AVI) movie files, MP3, WAV music files, JPEG photo and graphic files. Supports NTFS file system. Supports both NTSC and PAL TV systems. Supports 1080i video output. Supports HDMI and component video output. Supports Music Slideshow Supports AV recording and scheduled recording.

  • Page 6: The Remote Control

    The Remote Control The Remote Control Using the Remote Control for the First Time For the first time use of the remote control, pull out the tab to enable the battery power of the remote control. Changing the Battery of the Remote Control If the battery becomes depleted, change the battery according to the following instructions: Turn the remote control on its back, and then press the tab on the left side with fingernail .

  • Page 7: Buttons

    The Remote Control Buttons Activate this device / Return to Standby ○ STANDBY: TV SYS Switch output TV system ○ SETUP: Enter Setup Menu ○ SOURCE: Switch among HDD/USB/Network/ ○ AV-IN/Schedule AUDIO: Switch audio tracks in a movie ○ SUBTITLE: Switch DVD subtitles;...

  • Page 8: Parts And Functions

    Parts and Functions Parts and Functions ○ Remote LED: (Orange) Blinking: Received a remote control signal. Triplet blinking: HDD error/ First time firmware installation/ Forbidden operation On: Recording in progress. ○ Power LED: Off: Standing by. (Blue) On: Activated. On with 2 blinks every 5 seconds: Scheduled recording standing by. Fast blinking: Booting up/ Accessing data through PC connection.

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    Quick Start Quick Start Read before use. 1. Do not operate electronics with wet hands. 2. Do not operate this device in a bathroom or near water. 3. Do not bend cables in a sharp angle. 4. Keep this device and cables out of reach of children. 5.

  • Page 10: Pc Connection

    PC Connection PC Connection OS Support ® ® This device supports Microsoft Windows Vista™ / XP SP2. Some USB 2.0 Host Controllers may require updated device driver files to operate properly. If you have problems with your USB connection, visit the Windows Update web site to make sure you have the latest Service Packs and device drivers installed on your PC before contacting technical support.

  • Page 11: Installing Software

    PC Connection the drive letter assigned to this device. When the system message “safely removed” appears, unplug the USB cable from the computer. In Mac OS: 1. Close all programs or Finder windows that are accessing this device. 2. Drag the drive icon onto the Eject icon (Trash can). 3.
  • Page 12 PC Connection total of 2,048 files can be added to a single playlist. A playlist is an .m3u file. In addition to playlists created using the Playlist Note: Manager utility, this device can use playlist files from other software players, such a Windows Media Play or Winamp.

  • Page 13: Formatting The Internal Hdd

    PC Connection service manuals. Formatting the Internal HDD This device supports NTFS file system. Connect this device to a computer via USB connection (page 6), and then use the format utility of your OS to format the internal HDD. You may need to refer to the manual of your OS for detailed instruction of its format utility.

  • Page 14: Network Connection

    Network Connection Network Connection Connecting Wired Ethernet 1. Use a RJ45 Ethernet cable to connect this device to a network router, hub, or switch; or connect this device to the Ethernet port on a networked computer. 2. If you have not already done so, connect this device to your TV. 3.

  • Page 15: Connecting To This Device From A Networked Computer

    Network Connection This device will list available wireless networks. Select your network and press the ENTER button. To enter a username and password to login to a network volume, press the Note: ENTER button on the remote control. This will bring up a virtual keyboard on this device TV display.
  • Page 16 Network Connection (XP/2000) icon and select Map Network Drive. 7. Select the drive letter you want to use for this device, then enter the IP address for this device in the field next to Folder (for example, \\192.168.1.151). 8. You can now use My Computer or Windows Explorer to browse this device and copy files from your network volumes onto this device.

  • Page 17: Tv Connection

    TV Connection TV Connection Connecting to AV Equipments HDMI Connection The HDMI connector can output both digital audio/video signals. Many HDTV sets and digital AV receivers support this type of connection. (HDMI cable not provided) To a TV: To an AV receiver: If the HDMI cable is disconnected in playback, this device will stop playback immediately.

  • Page 18: Power Connection

    TV Connection Component Video Connection (Y/Pb/Pr) If your TV supports Component Video input (Y/Pb/Pr), you can connect it for better video quality. You will have to connect the audio cable for audio output. Some TV sets are equipped with separate composite and component audio Note: inputs.
  • Page 19 TV Connection Activating for Playback 1. Turn on your TV and AV receiver. 2. Press the STANDBY button on the remote control to activate this device. The activation takes about 5-7 seconds, and the LED will blink at the same time. 3.

  • Page 20: Using The Av Playback Function

    Using the AV Playback Function Using the AV Playback Function When this device is connected to a TV and activated for playback, the Home Menu will display on the TV screen. You can also jump to the Home Menu during playback or while browsing other menus by pressing the HOME button on the remote control.
  • Page 21 Using the AV Playback Function Music: Only music files will be listed. Press the DEL button on the remote control to delete or to rename a selected file. If a scheduled recording is about to start while a video file is being played, a dialogue box will inform you to confirm scheduled recording task.
  • Page 22 Using the AV Playback Function buttons on the remote control to browse to and select media files you want to play. If you need to enter a username and password to login to a network volume, Note: press the ENTER button on the remote control. This will bring up a virtual keyboard on the TV display.

  • Page 23: Av Input & Schedule

    Using the AV Playback Function 3. If you do not want to display the photos in slideshow mode, press the ENTER button again. You can then navigate through the photos manually by pressing the buttons. To return to slideshow mode, press the ENTER button again.
  • Page 24 Using the AV Playback Function original in progress recording task.) Schedule Before setting up a scheduled recording task, it is important to setup the time clock of this device. (page 23) Start Time: Start time of the scheduled recording task. Length: Recording length of the task.

  • Page 25: Setup

    Setup Setup Press SETUP button to enter Setup Menu. Use the buttons to select items. Press ENTER button to enter a submenu or to confirm a selection. Press the RETURN button to return to previous folder. Press the HOME button to return to Home Menu. Language Menu Language Select the language used to display the OSD menus and information.

  • Page 26: Rec

    Setup Aspect Ratio Pan Scan 4:3: Displays the 16:9 images in “Pan and Scan” with a 4:3 ratio TV connected. Letter Box 4:3: Displays the 16:9 images in “Letter Box” with a 4:3 ratio TV connected. 16:9: Displays 16:9 images on a wide screen TV. Brightness Adjust brightness setting for video output to the TV.

  • Page 27: System

    Setup Network. Static IP (MANUAL): Use to manually assign the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway used by this device. Use number pad on the remote control to enter the desired addresses. Wireless Setup Connect: After setting up the wireless access point, use this option to automatically connect or reconnect this device to the wireless network.
  • Page 28 Setup Folder: Select playlist or folder containing music to play during slideshow.

  • Page 29: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Specifications STORAGE Storage Media 3.5” SATA HDD File System NTFS INTERFACE USB 2.0 USB 2.0 type A host port x 1 (300mA) USB 2.0 type B device port x 1 Ethernet 10/100M RJ45 connector x 1 Wireless Ready Wireless 802.11g (Only support certified USB wireless dongle with Realtek RTL8187B...

  • Page 30: Error Message

    Appendix It is recommended to unplug the unit from the power socket completely when not in use. Always check that files have been copied to the device successfully. Always keep two copies of important files (an original and a backup). We are not liable for data loss or damage during file transfer or while store on the device.
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