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Gigabyte HA-91 User Manual

Gigabyte HA-91 User Manual

Gigabyte ha-91 media center: user guide
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© Copyright September, 2005
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is
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  • Page 1 Trademark Recognition Gigabyte and Giga-byte are trademarks of Giga-byte Technology Co., Ltd. Microsoft and Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names used in this manual are the properties of their...
  • Page 2 FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 3 General Safety Information • Do not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit. • Avoid placing objects with strong magnets built in too close to the unit. If you suspect stereo speakers may interfere with the unit, try moving the speakers away from the unit.
  • Page 4 Power Safety • Only use the supplied power cord. • Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of foot traffic. • Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter One Getting Started 1.1 Packing Checklist ... 1 1.2 Views of HA91 ... 2 1.3 Remote Control Functions ... 9 1.4 Keyboard Functions ... 11 1.5 Remote Control and Keyboard Operating Range ... 13 Chapter Two Making Connections 2.1 Connecting Input Devices ...14 2.2 Connecting a Monitor ...15 2.3 Connecting Speaker or an Amplifier ...16...

  • Page 6: Packing Checklist

    1.1 Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the HA91 and check that besides this User Manual the following items are included: HA91 Power cord & Adapter Two AA for RF Remote control Recovery CD keyboard & two AA for remote controller (MCE) RF keyboard Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.

  • Page 7: Views Of Ha91

    1.2 Features at a Glance ►Front View 4 5 6 7 Item 1. Power 2. IEEE 1394 (4-pin) 3. USB 2.0 4. S-Video In 5. Composite Video In 6. Composite Audio In (L) 7. Composite Audio In (R) 8. VFD 9.
  • Page 8 ►Rear View Item 1. Power 2. MIC-In 3. LINE-Out 4. LINE-In 5. SPDIF 6. RGB Out 7. USB (x2) 8. IEEE1394 (6-pin) 9. LAN 10. DVI Port 11. S-Video Port Connect to a television or display device with S-Video input. 12.
  • Page 9 ►VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) Messages The LED display on the front of the HA91 displays status information. As well as disc information, the following messages display in the LED display: Item Display time information, media play time, and mode status. Description Displays the volume level.
  • Page 10 ►Normal Windows Mode (Media Center Applications are not run) / Sleep Mode Status: 1. The system is turn on in normal Windows mode. Media Center applications are not run. 2. System is sleeping. Description: 1. Time is shown. The clock control by VFD MCU.
  • Page 11 ►My Video Mode Status: When “My Videos” is selected, the screen is on video frame and stop mode. Description: 1. “VIDEO” is shown 2. Run Disk is stop till the media is played. ►My Picture Mode Status: On “My Pictures” frame and stop mode. Description: 1.
  • Page 12 ►My Music Mode Status: On “My Music” frame and stop mode. Description: 1. “MUSIC” is shown. 2. Run Disk is stop till the media is played. ►TV Mode Status: On “My TV” frame and stop mode. Description: 1. “TV” is shown. 2.
  • Page 13 Status: On TV frame and go to record TV. Description: 1. “REC SHOW” is shown. ►Music / DVD / Video / Play Mode Status: On music, DVD, video frame and play mode Description: 1. When playing the music, it will show the track time on Music frame or Home frame. 2.

  • Page 14: Remote Control Functions

    1.3 Remote Control Functions REPLAY SKIP BACK MORE START MUTE RECORDED MENU GUIDE LIVE TV CLEAR ENTER Item Function Power on/off Stop Recording Button Play Pause Fast Rewind Fast Forward Previous Track Next Track Back More Information Direction Keys: Up/ Down Enter Key: OK Direction Keys: Left/ Right Next Channel (TV)
  • Page 15 ►Inserting the Remote Control Batteries The battery compartment is on the underside of the remote control. Remove the batteries when not using the HA91 for a longer period. 1. Pull the latch upward and open the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert 2 AA batteries taking note of the correct polarity (+/-).

  • Page 16: Keyboard Functions

    1.4 Keyboard Function Left Button Right Button Shortcut Buttons Trackball ►Using the trackball and buttons The trackball and buttons have the same functions as a PC mouse. Roll the trackball to move the cursor on the screen, use the left and right buttons as you do a standard mouse.
  • Page 17 ►Inserting the Keyboard Batteries The battery compartment is on the underside of the keyboard. Remove the batteries when not using the HA91 for a longer period. 1. Lift as shown to remove the cover. 2. Insert two AA batteries taking note of the correct polarity (+/-).

  • Page 18: Remote Control And Keyboard Operating Range

    ►Set Up for Linkage 1. Remove the cover and check if the batteries have been installed. (You can follow instructions on P.12 Inserting the Keyboard Batteries). 2. Press connect button on the front panel. After pressing the button, its indicator will light (slowly) and waiting for the match signal from RF Keyboard.

  • Page 19: Connecting Input Devices

    2.1 Connecting Input Devices Many of the connectors on the HA91 support the connection of more than one kind of device. For example, USB printers, keyboards, or scanners can be connected to any of the USB ports. 1394 Compliant device Compliant device MIC-In SPDIF...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Monitor

    2.2 Connecting a Monitor/ Flat Display Check the connectors on your monitor; many monitors have both a VGA (analog) connector and a DVD-I (digital) connector. If the monitor has both connectors, use the DVI-I connection as digital provides a better quality signal. The following directions refer to connecting a VGA: 1.

  • Page 21: Connecting Speaker Or An Amplifier

    2.3 Connecting Speakers or an Amplifier There are many options for connecting amplifiers using both analog and digital connections. Analog connections are made using the line-out connector. Digital connections are made using the SPDIF connector. SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital InterFace) is an interface for transferring digital audio between devices such as CD and DVD players and amplifiers.

  • Page 22: Setting Up A 5.1 Audio Environment

    2.4 Setting up a 5.1 Audio Environment The 5.1 channel audio environment is a digital audio playback system for home theater. It includes five channels (left, right, center, rear/surround left and right) plus a subwoofer channel.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Tv Antenna

    2.5 Connecting a TV Antenna Before you can watch TV you must connect an antenna or a CATV cable to the HA91. 1. Connect your VHF/UHF (antenna) or CATV cable to the ANT connector on the HA91. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the antenna or CATV socket. After connecting the antenna you need to scan for channels.

  • Page 24: Connecting To A Lan

    2.6 Connecting to a LAN To go online and send or receive email you must have an Internet connection. If you have an existing ADSL account, connect the RJ-45 cable from your ADSL to the LAN connector on the HA91.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Power Cable

    2.7 Connecting the Power Cable Refer to the following to connect the power cable. 1. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the HA91. 2. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.

  • Page 26: Appendix A Specification

    SPECIFICATIONS Board GA-8I865SC PSC Celeron 2.8GHz ( Celeron D 335 ) DRAM 512MB 160G or greater Dimensions 438.2 (W) x 325.8 (D) x 60.8 (H) mm Power Rating 180W Adaptor (100-240V; 50/ 60 Hz) Chipset 865G/ ICH5 / RTL655 / RTL8100C SPDIF/ Front USB 2-Port (2x5) / Front 1394 1 Port/ Front A/V Front I/O / IrDA/ Card reader...

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