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Arctic MC101 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 MC101Series User Manual For further information, please visit mc101series.arctic.ac...
  • Page 2 The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions. • The system was dropped or the chassis is damaged. • The system performance changes. Warranty This ARCTIC product includes a 2-year limited warranty. For further information, please consult warranty.arctic.ac...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Chapter 1 Introducing the MC101 1.1 Package Contents…………………………………………………………………………….. 4 1.2 Front, Side and Rear View…………………………………………………………………… 5 Chapter 2 Connecting the MC101 2.1 Connecting USB 3.0 / 2.0 Devices…………………………………………………………. 6 2.2 Connecting the Video Display……………………………………………………………….. 6 2.3 Connecting the Network……………………………………………………………………… 6 2.4 Connecting the Speakers…………………………………………………………………….

  • Page 4: Introducing The Mc101 1.1 Package Contents

    Chapter 1 Introducing the MC101 1.1 Packaging Contents MC101 x 1 AC Power Cable x 1 TV Antenna x 1 AC Power Adapter x 1 HDMI Cable x 1 Quick Start Guide x 1 1.2 Front, Side and Rear View...
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  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Connecting The Mc101

    Chapter 2 Connecting the MC101 2.1 Connecting USB 3.0 / 2.0 Devices HDD Enclosure Smartphon Fax / Scanner USB Hub Keyboard Bluetooth Webcam Gamepad Mouse USB Dongle flash drive *USB 3.0 devices will not achieve full speed if plugged in the rear panel USB 2.0 ports. 2.2 Connecting the Video Display HDMI Cable Projector...

  • Page 7: Connecting The Speakers

    Chapter 2 Connecting the MC101 2.4 Connecting the Speakers Analog connection - 2.0 and 2.1 systems 2.1 System Audio output HDMI port TV / Monitor jack Digital connection (Optical) - 5.1 and 7.1 systems HDMI port 5.1 /7.1 Optical Out TV / Monitor (SPDIF) System...

  • Page 8: Chapter 3 Using The Mc101

    Chapter 3 Using the MC101 3.1 Enable Full Screen In some case, when you connect the video display through HDMI cable, the displayed image does not fill up the full screen. This can be adjusted with the following steps: 1. Right click on the desktop and select “AMD VISION Engine Control Center” or select it from “Start Menu”. 2.
  • Page 9 Chapter 3 Using the MC101 3. Select “My Digital Flat-Panels”. 4. Select “Properties (Digital Flat-Panel)”.
  • Page 10 Chapter 3 Using the MC101 5. Tick “Enable GPU scaling” and select “Apply”. 6. If the PC does not change to full screen after enabled the GPU scaling. Go to the tap above labelled “My digital Flat-Panels”.
  • Page 11 Chapter 3 Using the MC101 7. Go to the “Scaling Options (Digital Flat-Panel)” 8. Under the scan option, adjust the scale from15% to 0% until full screen is achieved.
  • Page 12 Chapter 3 Using the MC101 9. Click “Apply” to activate the full screen or “Discard” to go back to the last screen size Note: In some cases, the image on the screen will still appear a bit blur when you reach the full screen display.

  • Page 13: Play Movie Files

    Chapter 3 Using the MC101 3.2 Play Movie Files Video file types (format) File name extensions Windows Media file .wm and .asf Windows Media Video file .wmv Windows video file .avi Microsoft Recorded TV Show file .dvr-ms Movie file .mpeg, .mpg, .mpe, .m1v, .mp2 and .mpv2 etc.
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  • Page 16: Play Blu-Ray Disc In Wmc

    Chapter 3 Using the MC101 3. 3 Play Blu-ray Disc/ DVD in WMC 1. Install an external Blu-ray / DVD drive (Additional purchase of external optical drive required) 2. For Blu-ray playing, you will need to add additional software. This is usually provided with the drive. When installing, ensure that you include the Plug-in for Windows Media Center.
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 Using the MC101 Note : Although the menu says Play DVD, it is also valid for Blurays if you have installed the plug-in in step 2 6. Your Blu-ray / DVD is now loading 7. The main menu of your Disk will now pop up, select the option and start enjoying your movie...

  • Page 18: Play Music Files

    Chapter 3 Using the MC101 3 .4 Play Music Files 3.4.1 WMC: Music file types (format) File name extensions Audio CDs .cda Windows Media Audio file .asx, .wm, .wma, and .wmx Windows audio file .wav MP3 audio file .mp3 and .m3u Codec pack has been pre-installed on your system which allows your MC101 to playback various audio formats generally not supported by the operating system itself.
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  • Page 20: Create Playlist

    Chapter 3 Using the MC101 3.5 Create Playlist 3.5.1 WMC:...
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  • Page 23: Wmp

    Chapter 3 Using the MC101 3.5.2 WMP: Select “Create Playlist” Select “Create auto playlist”...

  • Page 24: Add Radio Station

    Chapter 3 Using the MC101 3.6 Add Radio Station 3.6.1 WMC: A. To find and listen to an FM radio station: 1. On the start screen, scroll to Music, click radio. 2. To set Windows Media Center to find a radio station: •...

  • Page 25: Wmp

    Chapter 3 Using the MC101 B. To find and listen to Internet radio 1. On the start screen, scroll to Extras, click Extras gallery, and then click music + radio. 3.6.2 WMP: A. Listen to internet radio 1. Look down on the left side and click on Media Guide 2.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 Using the MC101 Add internet radio station from URL 1. File>Open URL 2. Copy the internet radio URL and open. You can go onto www.listenlive.eu to get URLs of many radios The URL of the different radio stations can be found on the radio websites. The website Listenlive.eu (http://listenlive.eu) also list a lot of URL for the different Europeans countries.

  • Page 27: Install Internet Tv In Wmc

    Chapter 3 Using the MC101 3.7 Scan TV Signal 1) For first time user, go to ‘live tv setup’:...
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  • Page 30 Chapter 3 Using the MC101 For the next time, go to setting and change the configuration or scan TV channel: Note: This procedure apply in the following cases:- - You changed location of the MC101 - You change Antenna - New channels become available in your area There is no need to scan the channel each time you want to watch TV.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Using the MC101 Note: When TV Signal is set, go back to Main menu to start watching TV. 2. To watch TV, go to “TV guide” in the main menu Choose the program you want to watch in the guide, click on the title to start watching TV...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 Using the MC101 3. To search TV program, go to the main menu and go to TV “Search” Choose type of search, for example, search by „Title‟ Type in the title of the program...
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 Using the MC101 Select and click on the program you are searching for You can now select the showing program to start watching or you can record this program by pressing “record”. Note: You can watch all your record TV in main menu >TV >Record TV...

  • Page 34: Scan Tv Signal (Tv Tuner Required)

    Chapter 3 Using the MC101 3. 8 Install Internet TV in WMC (only available for the U.S. region)
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  • Page 36: Migrate Itunes Library From Another Computer

    Chapter 3 Using the MC101 3.9 Migrate iTunes Library from another Computer Note: users must first have iTunes installed on their system 1. In iTunes, select the “Advanced” Tab in “Edit>Preferences” 2. In the Advanced section, make sure "Keep iTunes Music folder organized" and "Copy files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library"...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Upgrade And Recovery

    Chapter 4 Upgrade and Recovery 4.1 Change Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Step 1: Remove 7 screws Step 2: Lift and remove back cover...
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 Upgrade and Recovery Step 3: Remove hexagonal pole. ( note - for Barebone version, go directly to step 6) Step 4: To add HDD, slide toward the front and unplug HDD case then lift...
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 Upgrade and Recovery Step 5: Remove HDD case to add HDD Step 6: Assemble HDD with mounting (for Barebone version, parts are included in the pack) Step 7: Insert HDD case back into the MC101...
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 Upgrade and Recovery Step 8: Slide HDD case toward the back and plug it into the connection slot Step 9: Screw the hexagonal pole back into the case...
  • Page 41 Chapter 4 Upgrade and Recovery Step 10: Replace the back cover Step 11: Assemble and fix the 7 screws back in place...

  • Page 42: Recovery Using The Recovery In Control Panel

    Chapter 4 Upgrade and Recovery 4.2 Recovery Using the Recovery in Control Panel 1. Press the Start Button and in the search input area, type "Recovery". 2. From the search results, launch the Recovery control applet. 3. Select the "Advanced recovery methods" option.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 Upgrade and Recovery 4. Select "Reinstall Windows" option. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your files. Then, the computer will restart.
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 Upgrade and Recovery 6. Verify that the computer starts in Windows RE. 7. From the System Recovery Options dialog box, select a language and keyboard layout. 8. Click the Yes button to reinstall Windows using the image you placed in the recovery partition...
  • Page 45 Chapter 4 Upgrade and Recovery Note: By selecting Yes, Windows will begin the reinstallation of Windows using the recovery image you created. 9. Once the Windows Setup is complete, the PC will reboot. Complete Windows Welcome. Note: If you create a backup prior to the restore, you'll have the option to restore the backup.

  • Page 46: Recovery Using The Advanced Boot Options

    Chapter 4 Upgrade and Recovery 4.3 Recovery Using the Advanced Boot Options To access the Advanced Boot Options perform the following tasks: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press F8 before Windows starts. Note: If Windows starts, you did not press F8 within the appropriate time allows. Shutdown the computer and try again.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Upgrade and Recovery 4. Select the user you created. 5. Select Reinstall Windows. 6. Click the Yes button to start the reinstallation of Windows using the image you placed in the recovery partition.
  • Page 48 ARCTIC (HK) Ltd. In no event shall ARCTIC (HK) Ltd. and its directors or employees be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages...
  • Page 49 FCC Statement: This device complies with 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.

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