PQI Multimedia Player User Manual

Pqi corp. multimedia player user manual

Advertisement

Quick Links

mTrix Multimedia Player
User manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Multimedia Player and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for PQI Multimedia Player

  • Page 1 Multimedia Player User manual...
  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    PQI. Copyright© 2005. All rights reserved. Trademarks PQI, the PQI logo, and the trademark are the registered trademarks of Power Quotient International Co., Inc. and its affiliates in the United States and other countries. Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries, used under license.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF NTRODUCING THE M Features ... 1 Package contents ... 2 Product components ... 2 Front view ... 3 Left view ... 5 Back view ... 5 About the user interface ... 6 About the 5-way button ... 6 ETTING STARTED Inserting the memory card ...
  • Page 4 Viewing file information ... 19 Deleting audio files ... 19 Adjusting audio settings ... 20 Mode ... 20 Time ... 20 Equalizer ... 21 Sound effect ... 21 Viewing photos ... 22 Viewing file information ... 24 Deleting image files ... 24 Adjusting slide show settings ...
  • Page 5: Introducing The M Trix

    NTRODUCING THE M Thank you for buying the PQI mTrix Multimedia Player. The mTrix brings the powerful advantages and benefits of viewing and editing multimedia in various formats directly to your palm. The mTrix is portable, with a clamshell design...
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package contents Make sure that your package contains the following items. If any of the items is missing or damaged, contact customer service or your nearest vendor. PQI mTrix Multimedia Player Power adapter Earphones USB cable Battery pack Pouch Software CD containing USB driver, mTrixConverter for...
  • Page 7: Front View

    Front view Component LCD screen Strap eyelet Stop button Up arrow button Down arrow button Press to scroll down through Volume increase button Description For viewing movies, pictures, and on-screen menus. Attach neck strap here for easy carrying. Press to stop playback. Press to scroll up through menus or file lists.
  • Page 8 Component Volume decrease button Power indicator LED Indicates that the mTrix is pow- USB port Play/Pause button ESC button 5-way button Power button LCD on/off detector Closing the cover will press the Description Press to decrease volume. ered on. Green: Power on Red: Charging Orange: Power on and charg- Connects to a PC through a USB...
  • Page 9: Left View

    Left view Component Reset button Earphones jack Back view Component Power jack Memory card slot Description Use a sharp, pointed object such as a paper-clip to reset the mTrix if it fails to respond or locks up. Connect the supplied earphones here.
  • Page 10: About The User Interface

    About the user interface When you turn on the mTrix, the LCD screen displays the main menu: The main screen shows icons for each of the following modes of operation: Video Audio Photo Setting About the 5-way button The 5-way button on the front panel of the mTrix consists of the arrow keys and the OK button.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    The mTrix is equipped with a memory card slot that can hold an SD or an MMC card. This enables you to transfer media files to the mTrix Multimedia Player and increases its storage space. Follow these steps while inserting the memory card: Pull back the memory card cover to reveal the memory card slot.
  • Page 12: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the battery The mTrix has been provided with one rechargeable Li-ion batteries. Follow these steps to insert the battery: Remove the battery cover on the back of the mTrix by press- ing the notch in (A) and lifting the cover up (B). Insert the battery into the battery compartment, ensuring that the metal contacts on the...
  • Page 13: Using The Power Adapter

    Using the power adapter The PQI mTrix can be powered using the AC to DC power adapter provided in your package. Connect the power connector to the power connector at the back of the player and connect the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet.
  • Page 14: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC You can use the USB cable provided in your package to connect the mTrix to a PC and transfer data to it. When connected, you can copy media files to the player for playing. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB port on the mTrix.
  • Page 15: Connecting Earphones

    Connecting earphones To listen to high quality MP3 music or hear the audio while watching a movie, insert earphones into the earphones jack as shown. Attaching the strap To easily carry the mTrix while traveling, use the neck strap. Attach the strap to the player as follows: String the smaller end of the strap through the strap eye-...
  • Page 16: Turning On The Mtrix

    Turning on the mTrix Follow these steps to turn the mTrix on or off: Press and hold the power button to turn on the device. The device starts up and displays the main menu. Press and hold the power button again to turn the player off. Resetting the player Normally, you do not need to reset your mTrix.
  • Page 17: Using The M Trix

    SING THE M Now that you have familiarized yourself with the mTrix Multimedia Player and set it up with a battery, memory card, and media files, you are ready to start using the player for playing and viewing media files. This section describes how to take maximum benefit of the player’s features.
  • Page 18 Control the video playback in the following manner: Press Play/Pause to start playback of the selected file. During playback, press the up or down arrow buttons to skip to the previous or next media file. Press Stop to stop playback or Play/Pause to pause playback.
  • Page 19: Viewing File Information

    Viewing file information Do the following to see complete information regarding video files: From the video menu, press OK to display the video menu. Using the arrow keys, select the File Info option and press OK to confirm. The screen shows complete information about the video file including resolution, duration, audio codec, sample rate, and so...
  • Page 20: Enabling Repeat Playback

    Enabling repeat playback To enable repeat playback of the video file, do the following: From the video menu, press OK to display the video menu. Using the arrow keys, select Repeat > On to enable repeated playback and press OK to confirm. Note: The repeat playback can also be set during playback.
  • Page 21: Listening To Music

    Listening to music To listen to your favorite MP3 music tracks, do the following: Turn on the mTrix Multime- dia Player and select the Audio mode using the arrow keys. Press OK to confirm your selection. The screen shows the first audio file on the memory card.
  • Page 22: Repeating Audio Tracks

    Repeating audio tracks When you are playing audio tracks, you can repeat all audio tracks or just repeat a portion of the track. Repeating partial audio tracks To repeat parts of audio tracks, do the following: From the Audio mode, press OK to display the audio menu.
  • Page 23: Viewing File Information

    Viewing file information Do the following to see the complete file information about an audio file: From the Audio mode, press OK to display the audio menu. Using the arrow keys, select the File Info option and press OK to confirm. The screen shows complete information about the audio file including title, artist, album, year,...
  • Page 24: Adjusting Audio Settings

    Adjusting audio settings The Audio mode has a number of settings that you can configure to suit your preferences. Refer to the following sections to learn more about these options using the Setting option. Mode You can display a list of all audio files in Audio mode or display a single song being played back.
  • Page 25: Equalizer

    Equalizer To specify the equalizer preset mode according to the type of music you are listening to, do the following: From the Audio mode, press OK to display the audio menu. Using the arrow keys, select Setting > Equalizer > ROCK to choose the Rock preset for the equalizer.
  • Page 26: Viewing Photos

    Viewing photos To view digital images using the mTrix Multimedia Player, do the following: Turn on the mTrix Multime- dia Player and select the Photo mode using the arrow keys. Press OK to confirm your selection. The screen shows a list of images on the memory card.
  • Page 27 Control the photo viewing in the following manner: Press Play/Pause to view the selected image in full screen mode. Press the up or down arrow buttons to skip to the previous or next image. When viewing images, press Play/Pause button to zoom in and magnify the image.
  • Page 28: Viewing File Information

    Viewing file information Do the following to see the complete file information about an image: From the Photo mode, press OK to display the photo menu. Using the arrow keys, select the File Info option and press OK to confirm. The screen shows complete information about the image file including width, height, file size,...
  • Page 29: Adjusting Slide Show Settings

    Adjusting slide show settings To set up parameters for the slide show, do the following: From the Photo mode, press OK to display the photo menu. Using the arrow keys, select Setting and press OK to confirm. Change the slide show parameters using the arrow buttons as follows: For the Slide show...
  • Page 30: Changing Display Mode

    Changing display mode To change the display mode from thumbnail to list view, do the following: From the Photo mode, press OK to display the photo menu. Using the arrow keys, select Display Mode > Thumbnail to display thumbnails of the images and press OK to confirm.
  • Page 31: Configuring The Settings

    Configuring the settings The Setting mode provides several menus that allow you to configure the mTrix Multimedia Player and customize its settings. Turn on the mTrix Multimedia Player and select the Setting mode using the arrow keys. Press OK to confirm your selection.
  • Page 32: System Information

    System information To display hardware information about the mTrix Multimedia Player, do the following: Using the arrow buttons, select System Info and press OK to confirm. The screen shows the free space and the total disk space for the internal memory as well as the external memory card.
  • Page 33: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time To set the date and time, do the following: Using the arrow buttons, select Date & Time and press OK to display the options. Use the left and right arrow buttons to select a field such year, month, hours, or minutes.
  • Page 34: Selecting A Sound Effect

    Selecting a sound effect To adjust the bass, treble, and 3D effect for improving the audio quality, do the following: Using the arrow buttons, select Sound Effect and press OK to confirm. The screen shows Bass, Treble and 3D effect. Adjust these parameters as described under on page...
  • Page 35: Formatting The Memory Card

    Formatting the memory card To format the memory card in current use, do the following: Using the arrow buttons, select Card Format and press OK to confirm. Use the left and right arrows to select Yes and press OK to confirm that you want to format the memory card.
  • Page 36: Setting Factory Defaults

    Setting factory defaults To restore all the device settings to their factory defaults, do the following: Using the arrow buttons, select Default and press OK to confirm. Use the left and right arrows to select Yes and press OK to confirm that you restore all default settings.
  • Page 37: Appendix Specifications

    PPENDIX Specifications Display Storage I/O ports PC utility Battery Playing time Charging DC power adapter 2-inch color LTPS TFT LCD, 320 x 240 resolution Built-in 32MB NAND Flash SD/MMC supported Earphone jack DC power jack SD/MMC combination slot USB port compatible with USB 2.0/ mTrix file format converting appli- cation USB driver...
  • Page 38 Accessories Dimensions Weight Operating tempera- ture Video decoding Audio decoding Image decoding PIMS Language Software CD with USB driver and user manual, quick start guide, AC/DC adapter, USB cable, earphones, pouch, battery pack 68.38 x 68.01 x 25.7 mm 110 ± 5g (with battery) 0 - 60°...
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem My mTrix will not power on The adapter does not work My mTrix cannot see the files copied from a computer After disconnect- ing the mTrix from my computer, I lost data Solution Ensure rechargeable batteries are charged. Ensure that the adapter plug is securely connected to the proper jack on the mTrix.
  • Page 40: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement for users in the United States This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 41 CE Notice for users in the European Union The CE symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. These markings indicate that this system meets the following technical standards: EN 55022 —...
  • Page 42: Warranty Information

    Warranty information PQI values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. Note the following information when requesting assistance from the PQI customer service department. Warranty policy PQI warrants that the mTrix Multimedia Player, under...
  • Page 43 Disclaimer PQI is not liable for damage caused by fire, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), use by third party, accidents, owner’s intentional misuse, damage caused by neglect of instructions described in this manual, or damage caused by misuse or malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and the connected equipment.
  • Page 44: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Always follow these basic safety precautions when using the PQI mTrix in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury. Use only the AC power adapter included in your package. Using any other power adapter might damage the mTrix and void your warranty.
  • Page 45: Contact Details

    Fax: 886 - 2 - 82265268 Customer Service: service@pqi.com.tw Technical Support: support@pqi.com.tw Web: http://www.pqi.com.tw Hong Kong Branch PQI (H.K.) Co., Ltd. Flat F, 4/F, Yeung Yiu Chung (No.8) Industrial Building, 20 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, H.K. Tel: 852-2707-4118 E-mail: sales@pqi.com.hk...

Table of Contents