Pogo MEDIAGATE T1 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Precautions... 4 System Requirements... 4 Package Content ... 5 Product Overview... 5 1. Using MEDIAGATE T1 as a Multimedia Player... 7 1.1 Connect to External AV Device... 7 1.1.1 Connect Video Cable... 7 1.1.2 Connect Audio Cable... 8 1.2 Basic Setup ... 9 1.2.1 Video Setup ...
  • Page 3 2.2.4 TiVo® file selection... 37 2.2.5 Playing your TiVo® files... 38 3. Use as External USB HDD... 39 3.1 Insert Hard Disk (for drive-less MEDIAGATE T1 version) ...39 3.2 Copy Data via USB ...40 3.2.1 Windows 98SE... 40 3.2.2 Windows ME... 41 3.2.3 Windows 2000, XP ...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The MEDIAGATE T1 digital multimedia player, supports dual data access mode via the internal 3.5” HDD and a 10/100Mbps network. Easily enjoy Digital Movie, Digital Music, and Digital Photo data on your TV. Network the MEDIAGATE T1 with your personal computer, home entertainment center, TV, and even your TiVo®, for the ultimate media center! Ø...
  • Page 5: Precautions

    ?K Do not power off while a file is playing. ?ë If the length of the USB cable is too long (recommend: up to 3 meters), MEDIAGATE T1 may not operate properly. ?‹ If you have a USB 1.1 Host Adapter, MEDIAGATE T1 will only work at USB1.1 speed.
  • Page 6: Package Content

    Package Content ?á MEDIAGATE T1, Cradle, Remote Control, Battery, Composite + Stereo L-R Cable, USB Cable, Power Adapter, User Manual ** Optional Package: External Remote Control IR Receiver, Carrying Bag Product Overview 1. ENTER 3. POWER 4. PLAY/PAUSE 1. ENTER Select or play a file 2.
  • Page 7 9. CVBS 10. STEREO L-R 1. IR-EXT Connect external remote control IR receiver 2. USB Connect USB cable 3. OPTICAL Connect Optical cable for 5.1 ch. digital audio output 4. S-VIDEO Connect s-video for video output Back 5. COAXIAL Connect coaxial cable for 5.1 ch. digital audio output View 6.
  • Page 8: Using Mediagate T1 As A Multimedia Player

    2. “MEDIAGATE T1” – Switch to Video Output Mode: Press [VIDEO] button repeatedly. Whenever [VIDEO] is pressed, the video output signal is changed. 3. After you see a normal screen, you must save video configurations of MEDIAGATE T1 .See “1.2.1 Video Setup”. Connect to Composite...
  • Page 9: Connect Audio Cable

    1.1.2 Connect Audio Cable MEDIAGATE T1 supports 3 types of audio output; Stereo, Coaxial, and Optical. Use the audio connection that your TV or Audio set supports. Normally, your TV will support a stereo audio connection. This package contains a stereo audio cable.
  • Page 10: Basic Setup

    1. “TV “– Switch to Video Input Mode: Turn on TV and switch to video input mode, same as video connection. See TV users manual for more info. 2. “MEDIAGATE T1” – Switch to Video Output Mode: Press [VIDEO] button repeatedly. Whenever [VIDEO] is pressed, the video output signal is changed.
  • Page 11 < Setup Procedure> 1. Turn on MEDIAGATE T1 and press [SETUP] in the Mode Selection screen. 2. Select the ‘TV Out’ icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under the icon menu. 3. Select the Video Output Mode that you want and press [ENTER].
  • Page 12: Audio Setup

    1.2.2 Audio Setup This is a guide for setting the audio output of your MEDIAGATE T1. You can use Stereo or Digital 5.1 ch. ü Analog /DCPM: Select when you connect the supplied audio cables (Red / White) to TV or Audio set directly.
  • Page 13: Network Setup

    1.2.3 Network Setup MEDIAGATE T1 can connect to a network. It is possible to obtain the IP address automatically from your DHCP Server or Router, or manually set a specific IP address. Check your network environments. ü DHCP On: You can use this option to obtain the IP address automatically from a DHCP Server or Router.
  • Page 14 <DHCP Off Setup Procedure> 1. Press [SETUP] in the Mode Selection screen. 4. Select 'IP Addr' and press [ENTER] The IP address Input box will be displayed. Enter the IP address with the arrow and number buttons on the remote control. Press [ENTER]. 2.
  • Page 15: Screen Setup

    1.2.4 Screen Setup This is a guide for setting the TV Type. You can use 4:3 Letter Box, 4:3 Pan Scan, and 16:9. The default setting is 4:3 Letter Box. 1.Press [SETUP] in the Mode Selection Screen. 1.2.5 Preview Setup It is possible to enable or disable “Preview the photo file as a thumbnail image”...
  • Page 16: Led Setup

    1.2.6 LED Setup You may switch the backlight LED arrow buttons on the front of the MEDIAGATE T1 on or off. 1. Press [SETUP] in the Mode Selection screen. 1.2.7 Time Setup You may enter your Standard Time Zone and enable or disable Daylight Savings Time.
  • Page 17: Basic Screen Menu

    1.3.1 Mode Selection, Media Type Selection After turning on MEDIAGATE T1, you will see the Mode Selection screen. In this screen, you can select the internal HDD or Networked Computers. Press [ENTER] after moving to the selected icon with the arrow keys.
  • Page 18 2) Use Networking Computer 1. Select the 'PC-Network' icon in the Mode Selection screen and press [ENTER] to access networking computers’ files. 2. [Media Type Selection] Select a media type you wish to play and press [ENTER]. - Movie: Select to play Video files - Music: Select to play Music files - Photo: Select to view Photo files - Playlist: Select when making a play list,...
  • Page 19: File Selection

    1.3.2 File Selection After selecting a Media type, the ‘File Selection’ screen will be displayed. Move to a file that you want to play and press [ENTER] or [PLAY/PAUSE]. 1. [ENTER] button Play one file that you select. After playback is finished, the ‘file selection screen’ will appear. 2.
  • Page 20: Play Video Files

    1.4 Play Video Files MEDIAGATE T1 can play AVI, MPG, MPEG2 (TiVo®), MPEG4, DAT, M2V, and VOB video files. Select the ‘Movie’ icon in the Media Type Selection screen. The Video file list will be displayed. Select a file and press [ENTER] or [PLAY/PAUSE].
  • Page 21 Subtitle It is possible to set the subtitle sync. with (one second) Sync. (60 second) when motion and subtitle sync is not matched. 4, 5, 6 Subtitle Subtitle color is changed when pressing numbers 4 or 6. Number Button Color Change In order to return default color (white), press number 5.
  • Page 22 Play file after a current playback file. If you used [ENTER] for NEXT Playback playback, you cannot use this function. This is available using Next File [PLAY/PAUSE] button or 'ALLPLAY'. If a frame or video file is broken, a green color runs on the Screen Reset Number button overall screen.
  • Page 23: Play Dvd Files

    1.5 Play DVD Files DVD manager function supports DVD backup files and will play the same as the original DVD. Make a folder and then save all backup files into the folder. After connecting TV (or Monitor), select VIDEO_TS.IFO file at the folder.
  • Page 24 A-B REPEAT A-B repeat Set the A-B repeat. TITLE Go to Title Menu Move to title menu while playing DVD. ANGLE Angle Apply angle function. Show File Show the file information being played. To FILE INFO Information hide the information, press this button again. Jump to Preferable TIME SEARCH Move to a selected time of a file.
  • Page 25: Play Music Files

    1.6 Play Music Files It is possible to play MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA music files. Select the Music icon in the Media Type Selection screen. The Music file list will be displayed. Select a file and press [ENTER] or [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Select the Music icon in the Media Type Selection screen.
  • Page 26 ü How to Play MP3 without TV set. MP3 Quick Play Make a 'music' folder (in lower case letters) at the root directory of the MEDIAGATE T1 HDD. Save MP3 files in the folder. If the HDD is divided into two or more partitions, make a 'music' folder at the first partition.
  • Page 27: Play Photo Files

    1.7 Play Photo Files It is possible to play JPG (JPEG) photo files. Select the Picture icon in the Media Type Selection screen. The Photo file list will be displayed. Select a file and press [ENTER] or [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Select the Picture icon in the Media Type Selection screen.
  • Page 28 ü Music Slide Show Make a 'music' folder (in lower case letters) at the root directory of the MEDIAGATE T1 HDD. Save MP3 files in the folder. If the HDD is divided into two or more partitions, make a 'music' folder at the first partition.
  • Page 29: Make A Play-List

    1.8 Make a Play-List User can register all media types of files like video, music, and photo to a play-list. The registered media files play-list will be played without discriminating media type. ü It is not possible to play each registered file independently. Use 'Random, PLAY all' icon or [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Additionally, registered play-list will be deleted after rebooting.
  • Page 30: Remote Controls

    1.9 Remote Controls This guide is for basic remote control use. For more details, please see; ‘3.3 Basic Screen Menu’, ‘3.4 Play Video Files’, ‘3.5 Play DVD Files’, ‘3.6 Play Music Files’, ‘3.7 Play Photo Files’, ‘3.8 Make a Play-List’. POWER TurnOn/ Off SETUP Go to Setup Screen.
  • Page 31: Others

    1.10.1 Music Slide Show Make a 'music' folder (in lower case letters) at the root directory of the MEDIAGATE T1 HDD. Save MP3 files in the folder. If the HDD is divided into two or more partitions, make a 'music' folder at the first partition.
  • Page 32: Playing Your Tivo® Files

    2.1.1 Connect Video Cable You must connect MEDIAGATE T1 to an AV device (such as a TV set) in order to transfer your TiVo® files. MEDIAGATE T1 supports Composite, S-video, and Component video connections. Use the video connection that your TV supports.
  • Page 33: Connect Audio Cable

    2.1.2 Connect Audio Cable You’ll need to connect the audio cable in order to hear the audio coming from the MEDIAGATE T1. MEDIAGATE T1 supports 3 types of audio output; Stereo, Coaxial, and Optical. Use the audio connection that your TV or Audio set supports.
  • Page 34: Connecting To Your Tivo

    2.2.1 Setting up the Network Connection MEDIAGATE T1 communicates with your TiVo® via a Local Area Network (LAN). There are two ways to connect MEDIAGATE T1 to your TiVo® box: connection via a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server or Router, or direct connection using a cross - over LAN cable.
  • Page 35: Connection Via Dhcp Server Or Router

    2.2.2 Connection via DHCP Server or Router In this section, your TiVo® box and MEDIAGATE T1 will be connected to a DHCP Server or router. It is possible to obtain the IP address automatically if you are using a DHCP Server or Router.
  • Page 36: Direct Connection Via Cross-Over

    2.2.3 Direct connection via Cross-Over MEDIAGATE T1 can connect directly to your TiVo® box via a cross-over LAN cable. ü A cross-over Ethernet LAN cable (sold separately) will be required for this setup. ü Please refer to your TiVo® owners manual on how to manually specify an IP Address and Subnet Mask on your TiVo® box. This will be necessary for a direct connection.
  • Page 37 ü The IP Address of the MEDIAGATE T1 MUST be within the same range as your TiVo® box. For example, if MEDIAGATE T1 is at 192.168.0.2 and the TiVo® is on 192.168.1.3, then they will not be able to communicate. The first three sets of numbers must match, while the fourth set of number(s) must be unique.
  • Page 38: Tivo® File Selection

    2.2.4 TiVo® file selection This section will explain how to transfer your TiVo® files into the MEDIAGATE T1. 1. In the Mode Selection screen, select the TiVo® icon and press [ENTER]. 3. Select the file you wish to download and press [ENTER].
  • Page 39: Playing Your Tivo® Files

    2.2.5 Playing your TiVo® files You can watch your TiVo® recordings that are now stored on your MEDIAGATE T1. 1. Select the 'MediaGate' icon in the Mode Selection screen and press [ENTER] to access the HDD files. 3. Select the 'TiVo' folder and press [ENTER].
  • Page 40: Use As External Usb Hdd

    3. Use as External USB HDD 3.1 Insert Hard Disk (for drive-less MEDIAGATE T1 version) ü Use 3.5” IDE Hard Disk for data storage. Section 1.1 is for drive-less MEDIAGATE T1 models. Please skip to 3.2 if you have the MEDIAGATE T1 with built-in drive.
  • Page 41: Copy Data Via Usb

    3.2 Copy Data via USB You may use the MEDIAGATE T1 as an external USB hard disk drive. Data can be copied from your PC to the HDD of MEDIAGATE T1 via USB. It is possible to play media files saved in the hard disk on your TV.
  • Page 42: Windows Me

    3.2.2 Windows ME 1) After connecting MEDIAGATE T1 to your computer and plugging in power cable, Windows will install the driver automatically. Check the driver installation by going to [Start menu, Settings, Control Panel, (view all Control Panel options), System, Device Manager, Universal Serial Bus controllers] You should see a USB Mass Storage Device.
  • Page 43: Windows 2000, Xp

    If you do not follow this procedure, data and MEDIAGATE T1 may be damaged. ü If you see ‘Non High-Speed USB Hub Message’: This message will be displayed on Windows XP when you plug MEDIAGATE T1 into USB 1.1 spec. Host adapter.
  • Page 44: Mac

    ü MEDIAGATE T1 will only work with Mac 10.0 or higher. You will not need to install the installation driver for Mac OS 10.x version or higher, as the MEDIAGATE T1 will be detected automatically. If the MEDIAGATE T1 is detected correctly, a drive icon will appear on your monitor. You can then copy any data to this volume.
  • Page 45: Accessing Pc Via Network

    192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 *It is possible to assign IP address and Subnet Mask of MEDIAGATE T1 as dynamic or static. When connecting with a Router or Hub Connect LAN cable between MEDIAGATE T1 LAN port and Router or Hub.
  • Page 46: Windows 98Se, Me

    4.2.1 Windows 98SE, ME 1) Select a folder that you’ll want to share. Right-click the folder and click ‘Sharing’ in pop-up menu. 2) Check ‘Shared As’ and write your file designation in For example, “My Movie” ‘Share Name’. ü Make sure ‘Share Name’ is a maximum of 12 characters in English.
  • Page 47 IP Address and Subnet Mask. 6) Set the network configurations of MEDIAGATE T1. ü You must connect MEDIAGATE T1 to a TV set for this setup. See “3.1.1 Connect Video Cable”. Press [SETUP] on MEDIAGATE T1 remote control to display the Setup screen.
  • Page 48: Windows 2000

    4.2.2 Windows 2000 1) Select a folder that you’ll want to share. Right-click the folder and click ‘Sharing’ in pop-up menu. 2) Check ‘Share this folder’ and write your file For example, “My Movie” designation in ‘Share Name’. ü Make sure ‘Share Name’ is a maximum of 12 characters in English.
  • Page 49 6) Check ‘User cannot change password’ and ‘Password never expires’. 7) Go to [Control Panel, Network and Dial-up Connections] and select Properties of ‘Local Area Connections’ by right clicking with mouse. ü If you see two or more ‘Local area connections’, select the one that you will use for connecting to MEDIAGATE.
  • Page 50 10) Set the network configurations of MEDIAGATE T1. ü You must connect MEDIAGATE T1 to a TV set for this setup. See “3.1.1 Connect Video Cable”. Press [SETUP] on MEDIAGATE T1 remote control to display the Setup screen. Select DHCP: Off and enter the IP address &...
  • Page 51: Windows Xp

    4.2.3 Windows XP 1) Select a folder that you’ll want to share. Right-click the folder and click ‘Sharing and Security’ in pop-up menu. 2) Check ‘Share this folder on the network’ and write your file designation in ‘Share name’. For example, “My Movie” ü...
  • Page 52 6) Go to [Control Panel, Network Connections] and select ‘Local area connections’ properties by right clicking with your mouse. ü If you see two or more ‘Local area connections’, select the one that you will use for connecting to MEDIAGATE 7) Double click on ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’...
  • Page 53 Click ‘Settings’ at ‘Windows Firewall’ Check ‘Off’ and click ‘OK’ 10) Set the network configurations of MEDIAGATE T1. ü You must connect MEDIAGATE T1 to a TV set for this setup. See “3.1.1 Connect Video Cable”. Press [SETUP] on MEDIAGATE T1 remote control to display the Setup screen.
  • Page 54 Router. You can then see the IP Address/Subnet Mask that was issued. ü The IP Address of the MEDIAGATE T1 MUST be on the same range as the computer or network. example, if MEDIAGATE T1 is at 192.168.0.2 and the computer is on 192.168.1.3, then they will not be able to...
  • Page 55: Firmware Upgrade

    Download upgrade file from www.pogoproducts.com when available. After connecting MEDIAGATE T1 to TV set, move to the upgrade file and press [ENTER]. Upgrade is progressed automatically. After finishing upgrade, you can check firmware version on Setup screen. Press [SETUP] button.

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