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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction ...1 Features ...1 System Requirements ...1 The Remote Control...2 Buttons ...2 Parts and Functions ...3 Quick Start...4 PC Connection ...5 OS Support ...5 Connecting via USB ...5 Upgrading Firmware ...6 Formatting the Internal HDD ...6 Network Connection...7 Connecting Wired Ethernet ...7 Connecting Wireless ...7 Accessing Shared Folders on PC ...9 Mapping Network Drive from PC ... -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Features Plays back Blu-ray ISO/H.264/WMV/VC-1/Xvid/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/RM/RMVB movie files, MP3/WMA/OGG/FLAC/AAC music files, JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG photo and graphic files. Supports NTFS/FAT32 file system. Supports both NTSC and PAL TV systems. Supports 1080p video output. Supports HDMI and component video output. Supports Music Slideshow Supports external USB storage media playback. -
Page 7: The Remote Control
Parts and Functions The Remote Control Buttons ○ STANDBY: Activate this device / Return to Standby ○ INFO: Display file properties / played time ○ TV SYS Switch output TV system to NTSC/PAL ○ SELECT: No function ○ AUDIO: Switch audio tracks in a movie Switch DVD subtitles;... -
Page 8: Parts And Functions
Parts and Functions USB type A connector: Connect the USB mass storage devices/ USB wireless dongle with this ○ device using a USB cable. Power LED: (Blue) Blinking: Received a remote control signal. ○ Off: Power off. On: Power on. 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 OS Support This device supports Microsoft 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: Upgrading Firmware
PC Connection Upgrading Firmware 1. Please consult your local distributor or vendor website for a firmware file. 2. Save the firmware file to the root folder of an USB mass storage device. Do not copy the firmware file to a folder, else the update will not work Note: 3. -
Page 12: 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 13 Network Connection 9. Select Wireless and press the 10. 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.
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Page 14: Accessing Shared Folders On Pc
Network Connection Accessing Shared Folders on PC 1. Make sure the Workgroup of your PC are set as WORKGROUP. 2. From your Windows 7/Windows Vista PC, go to: Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. - Page 15 Network Connection 3. (For Windows 7) Click on Change advanced sharing settings.
- Page 16 Network Connection 4. (For Windows 7) Select Turn on network discovery, Turn on file and printer sharing, Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files in the Public folders and Turn off password protected sharing.
- Page 17 Network Connection 5. (For Windows Vista) Click to turn on Network discovery, File sharing and Media sharing, and click to turn off Password protected sharing.
- Page 18 Network Connection 6. Right click on the folder you wish to share and select Properties. 7. Go to tab Sharing and click Share.
- Page 19 Network Connection 8. Click the drop-down list to choose Everyone and click Add. Make sure that Everyone is in the list and click Share button.
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Page 20: Mapping Network Drive From Pc
Mapping Network Drive from PC 1. Open Windows Explorer and go to Tools → Map Network Drive. 2. Assign the drive letter you like to use and key in \\ip_address\MEDIA_HDD at the folder section. Then click Finish. The IP address of this device can be found in Setup → Network. -
Page 21: Account Management
Network Connection BitTorrent Download 1. Click Add New Torrent button. 2. Select a torrent file from your PC and then click Yes. 3. The select torrent file will be displayed. Check the box of a torrent file, and then you can select Start, Stop, Delete, Refresh, Down, and Up setting of this file. -
Page 22: 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. To a TV: To an AV receiver: Some TV sets are equipped with DVI input ports, which will receive video signals Note: only, but these DVI ports use HDMI connectors instead of standard DVI connectors. -
Page 23: Power Connection
TV Connection Some TV sets are equipped with separate composite and component audio Note: inputs. Be sure that you have connected the correct one. Green Blue SCART Video Connection If your TV is equipped with SCART input, connect the Composite connectors to a SCART adapter to output the audio/video signal. - Page 24 • Always remove USB cable before activating this device. Note: • When using the remote control, point the remote control towards the front of this device. When turning the HDD into Standby mode, please avoid moving it for 2-3 minutes due to spin down of the device.
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Page 25: Using The Av Playback Function
Setup 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 You can use the cursor buttons on the remote control to navigate through menus, options, or files. - Page 26 Browse shared network volumes via SAMBA protocol when this device is connected to network. UPNP Browse media files in a UPnP AV MediaServer in the same LAN with this device. Playing Media Files from HDD/USB 1. Select a location to browse for the media file you want to play. Select HDD if the file is saved on the internal HDD or USB if the file is located on an external USB device connected to this device.
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Page 27: Editing Playlist
Setup 3. If you want to play music with your slideshow, copy the music tracks to the same folder or subfolder as the image files. Name the music tracks in the order you would like them to play, for example, track01, track02, track03, etc. The option in Setup → Misc → Background Music must be set as On. -
Page 28: Setup
Setup Select SETUP in Home Menu to enter Setup Menu. Use the cursor buttons to select items. Press the ENTER button to enter a submenu or to confirm a selection. Press the RETURN button to return to previous folder. Press the Home Menu. -
Page 29: Network
Setup Network When this device is connected to a network, the Network setup menu will display the IP address for either wired network with DHCP or wireless network. Wired DHCP: IP address for this device will be automatically assigned by the Network. Manual: Use to manually assign the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway used by this device. -
Page 30: Appendix
Appendix Specifications HARD DRIVE SUPPORT Internal Storage 3.5” SATA I/ SATA II HDD File System NTFS/ FAT32 INTERFACE USB 2.0 USB 2.0 type A host port x 2 USB 2.0 type B device port x 1 Ethernet 10/100M RJ45 connector x 1 Wireless Ready Wireless 802.11g (Realtek RTL8187B controller only) -
Page 31: Copyright And Trademarks
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 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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