Verbatim MediaStation Network Multimedia Hard Drive User Manual

Network multimedia hard drive

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MediaStation
Network Multimedia Hard Drive
User Guide
English
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  • Page 1 MediaStation Network Multimedia Hard Drive User Guide English...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Specifi cations Precautions System Requirements Package Content Product Overview 1. Use as External USB HDD 1.1 Copy Data via USB 1.1.1 Windows 2000, XP, Vista 1.1.2 Linux 1.1.3 Mac 2. Access PC via Network 2.1 Connect LAN Cable 2.2 Set Network Confi...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    10% ~ 50% Precautions • It is important to regularly backup the content of any hard disk drive to an alternative medium. Verbatim is not responsible for any loss of data. • It’s better to unplug the power adaptor when you do not use for a long time.
  • Page 4: System Requirements

    System Requirements • USB Requirements - Windows 2000, XP, Vista / MAC OS 9.0 higher / Linux 2.4.x higher - Available USB 2.0, 1.1 Port (Recommend USB 2.0) • Network Requirements - Windows 2000, XP, Vista - Available 10/100 Ethernet LAN Port, RJ-45 (Recommend 100Mbps) Package Content •...
  • Page 5: Windows 2000, Xp, Vista

    1.1.1 Windows 2000, XP, Vista 1. After connecting MEDIASTATION and plug power cable, Windows itself will install driver automatically. And then, check the driver installation at Windows [Start > Settings > Control panel > (switch to classic View on Windows XP) > system > Hardware > Device manager >...
  • Page 6: Mac

    [How to stop using] Do [unmount] at Device Control. 1.1.3 Mac No need to install the installation driver at Mac OS 9.x version and the MEDIASTATION will be detected automatically. If the MEDIASTATION is detected correctly, an icon is appeared at a monitor. When removing MEDIASTATION safely, drag the icon to a trash and unplug MEDIASTATION.
  • Page 7: Windows 2000

    2.2.1 Windows 2000 1. Select a folder which you want to share. Right-click the folder and click ‘Sharing’ in pop menu. 2. Check ‘Share this folder’ and write ‘share name’. For example, “My Movie” ✓ Make sure to write ‘share name’ within 12 characters in English. 3.
  • Page 8 8. Double click ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ that you want to use on your computer. Check ‘Use the following IP address’, and write ‘IP address’ & ‘Subnet mask’ that you want to use. For example, IP address: 192.168.1.3 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 ✓...
  • Page 9: Windows Xp

    2.2.2 Windows XP 1. Select a folder which you want to share. Right-click the folder and click ‘Sharing and Security’ in pop menu. 2. Check ‘Share this folder on the network’ and write ‘Share name’. For example, “My Movie” ✓ Make sure to write ‘Share name’ within 12 characters in English. 3.
  • Page 10 7. Double click ‘Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)’ that you want to use on your computer. 8. Check ‘Use the following IP address’, and write ‘IP address’ & ‘Subnet mask’ that you want to use. For example, IP address: 192.168.1.3 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 ✓...
  • Page 11: Windows Vista

    10. Set the network confi gurations of MEDIASTATION. ✓ You have to connect MEDIASTATION to TV set for this setup. See “3.1.1 Connect Video Cable”. Press [SETUP] of remote control for moving to setup screen. On that screen, select ‘DHCP off’ and write IP address & Subnet mask.
  • Page 12 2. Disable “Firewall” a. Click Start > Setting > Control Panel > Security > Windows Firewall on / off b. Click at ‘Off (not recommended) 3. Setup of Network and Sharing Center a. Click Start > Setting > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center b.
  • Page 13: Use As Multimedia Player

    3. Use as Multimedia Player 3.1 Connect to External AV Device 3.1.1 Connect Video Cable MEDIASTATION supports 3 type of video output; “Composite, S-video, Component”. Use video connection that your TV supports. Normally, TV supports composite video connection, and this package is supplied with a composite video cable. ①...
  • Page 14: Connect Audio Cable

    3.1.2 Connect Audio Cable MEDIASTATION supports 3 type of audio output; “Stereo, Coaxial, Optical”. Use audio connection that your TV or Audio set supports. Normally, TV supports stereo audio connection, and this package supplies stereo audio cable ① Stereo: Red & White RCA Cable (supplied) White (STEREO-L) ②...
  • Page 15: Audio Setup

    Setup Procedure ① Turn on MediaStation and press [SETUP] on Mode Selection screen. 3.2.2 Audio Setup This is guide for setting audio output of MEDIASTATION. You can use Stereo or Digital 5.1 ch.. ✓ Analogue/DCPM: Select when you connect the supplied audio cables (Red / White) to TV or Audio set directly. ✓...
  • Page 16 ✓ Check ‘IP address obtained automatically’ When you use ‘DHCP On’, you can see the IP address in MENU screen after selecting ‘PC-Network] icon in Mode Selection screen. ① Turn on MediaStation and press [SETUP] in Mode Selection screen. ② Move to ‘Network’ icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under icon menu.
  • Page 17: Screen Setup

    3.2.4 Screen Setup This is guide for setting TV Type. You can use 4:3 Letter Box, 4:3 Pan Scan, and 16:9. Setup Procedure ① Turn on MediaStation and press [SETUP] in Mode Selection Screen. 3.2.5 Preview Setup It is possible to enable or disable preview the photo fi le as a thumbnail image before playing. Setup Procedure ①...
  • Page 18: Basic Screen Menu

    3.3 Basic Screen Menu 3.3.1 Mode Selection, Media Type Selection After turning on MEDIASTATION, you can see Mode Selection screen. In this screen, you can select Built-in HDD or Networking Computers. Just press [ENTER] after moving to the icon with ✓...
  • Page 19: File Selection

    3.3.2 File Selection After selecting a Media type, ‘File Selection’ screen will be displayed. Move to a fi le that you want to play and press [ENTER] or [PLAY/ PAUSE]. ☞ [ENTER] button Play one fi le that you select. After fi nishing playback, return to ‘fi le selection screen’. ☞...
  • Page 20: Play Video Files

    3.4 Play Video Files It is possible to play video fi les like AVI, MPG, MPEG, DAT, M2V, and VOB. Select ‘Movie’ icon in Media Type Selection screen. Video fi le list will be displayed. Just move to a fi le and press [ENTER] or [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
  • Page 21: Play Dvd Files

    NEXT Playback Next File 0 Number button Screen Reset MENU Menu Icon Popup 3.5 Play DVD Files DVD manager function supports the playback of backed up DVD Files in the same way as the original DVD. Make a folder and then save all the DVD fi les into the folder. After connecting TV(or Monitor), select VIDEO_TS.IFO fi le at the folder. Make sure that all the DVD backup fi...
  • Page 22: Play Music Files

    3.6 Play Music Files It is possible to play music fi les like MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA. Select Music icon in Media Type Selection screen. Music fi le list will be displayed. Just move to a fi le and press [ENTER] or [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
  • Page 23: Play Photo Files

    3.7 Play Photo Files It is possible to play photo fi les like JPG(JPEG). Select Picture icon in Media Type Selection screen. The Photo fi le list (or folder list) will be displayed. Just move to a fi le and press [ENTER] or [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
  • Page 24: Make A Play-List

    3.8 Make a Play-List User can register all media fi les such as video, music and photo to a play-list. ✓ It is not possible to play each registered fi les independently. Use 'Random, PLAY all' icon or [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Additionally, registered play-list will be deleted after rebooting. ①...
  • Page 25: Remote Controls

    3.9 Remote Controls This is guide for basic use of remote control. For more details see section ‘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’. 3.10 Others 3.10.1 Music Slide Show Make a 'music' folder (in lower case at root directory) of built-in HDD and save MP3 fi...
  • Page 26: Firmware Upgrade

    Limited Warranty Terms Verbatim Limited warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of purchase. This warranty excludes batteries. If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, it will be replaced at no cost to you. You may return it with your original cash register receipt to the place of purchase or contact Verbatim.
  • Page 27: Ce Declaration Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    CE Declaration EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY It is hereby declared that this product complied with the essential protection requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EEC and its amendments on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. This declaration applies to all specimens manufactured identical to the model submitted for testing/evaluation.

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