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  • Page 1 ENGLISH...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FANTEC Smart TV Table of Contents 1. Introduction .......................... 3 1.1 Preface ......................... 3 1.2 Packing List ........................5 1.3 Cautions ........................5 1.4 Connection ........................7 1.5 View ..........................10 2. About the Player ......................... 11 2.1 Remote Control ......................11 2.2 Setup Menu ........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    FANTEC Smart TV 1. Introduction 1.1 Preface Thank you very much for purchasing the FANTEC Hub Box Full HD Mediaplayer. We hope you will enjoy using it as a great home entertainment partner. This player has the following functionality. A/V Output ...
  • Page 4 FANTEC Smart TV  Zoom in/out, Rotate Network Feature  A/V streaming/transmission via Ethernet (10M/100M/1000M) & Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, optional)  File sharing via Samba server  A/V streaming via UPnP Media Server  Internet Radio Media Library  Quick-Search, search files by keywords.

  • Page 5: Packing List

    Note: The actual contents in the package might be different from the packing list in the manual. 1.3 Cautions The FANTEC Hub Box Full HD Mediaplayer design and manufacture has your safety in mind. In order to safely and effectively use this player, please read the following before usage.
  • Page 6 FANTEC Smart TV 1.3.5 Disposing of the Player When you dispose of the player, be sure to dispose it appropriately. Some countries may regulate disposal of electrical device, please consult with your local authority. 1.3.6 Others When using this player, please do not let the player come into contact with water or other liquid, if water is accidentally spilled on the player, please use a dry cloth to absorb the spillage.

  • Page 7: Connection

    FANTEC Smart TV 1.4 Connection 1.4.1 Connecting the Power Supply (1) Follow the picture and connect the AC adaptor to the player’s DC IN jack; (2) Follow the picture and plug in the AC adaptor to the power outlet. 1.4.2 Connecting a USB Device (1) Make sure the player is powered on;...
  • Page 8 FANTEC Smart TV 1.4.4 Connecting to a TV 1.4.4.1 A/V OUT (1) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the player’s A/V OUT jack; (2) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the TV’s A/V IN jack.
  • Page 9 FANTEC Smart TV 1.4.5 Connecting to an Digital Amplifier (1) Follow the picture and plug in the Toslink connector of your optical fiber to the player’s S/PDIF optical jack; (2) Follow the picture and plug in the other connector on your optical fiber to the digital audio device (digital amplifier or decoder).

  • Page 10: View

    FANTEC Smart TV 1.4.7 Connecting to a wireless network (1) Make sure the player is powered on; (2) Plug the Wireless LAN USB Adapter (i.e. Wi-Fi USB Dongle) to the USB HOST port of the player. Note: The Wi-Fi Dongle is an optional accessory sold separately. (Please refer to ‘2.1.4 Changing Network Settings’...

  • Page 11: About The Player

    FANTEC Smart TV 2. About the Player 2.1 Remote Control All procedures in this manual can be carried out using the remote control buttons. See the following for details on each button and its function: 1. Power 2. GOTO 3. FR 4.
  • Page 12 FANTEC Smart TV Button Function Power Press to enter standby mode or wake up. GOTO Press to jump to a specific point on a title. Specify the point using Title, Chapter and Time. Press to fast rewind the current playback. Press repeatedly to select speeds.

  • Page 13: Setup Menu

    FANTEC Smart TV 2.2 Setup Menu The Setup menu allows you to personalize and configure the preferences for your player. To select a Setup option: Select the Setup icon on the home screen, or press SETUP menu on the remote control.
  • Page 14 FANTEC Smart TV Time Select to set the system time. Manual Press the left / right button to select each field and the up / down button to adjust each setting. Numeric buttons are available here. Press the OK button to confirm.
  • Page 15 FANTEC Smart TV Restore Default Select to restore factory defaults. 2.1.2 Changing Audio Settings Use this menu to configure audio settings Night Mode Choose among Off / On / Comfort. If the option comfort is turned on, the audio output volume will be decreased to make you more comfortable.
  • Page 16 FANTEC Smart TV Aspect Ratio Pan Scan 4:3: Display a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the redundant portions. Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Letter Box 4:3: Display a wide picture with two black borders on the top and bottom of 4:3 screens.
  • Page 17 FANTEC Smart TV 2.1.4 Change Network Settings Use this menu to configure your network. Wired Lan Setup DHCP IP (AUTO) Select to obtain IP address automatically. FIX IP (MANUAL) Select to manually input the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server IP Address.
  • Page 18 FANTEC Smart TV Infrastructure (AP) Infrastructure mode is used to connect computers with wireless network adapters, also known as wireless clients, to an existing wired network with the help from wireless router or access point. Please follow following steps to configure your wireless network.
  • Page 19 FANTEC Smart TV Step 1: Specify your SSID name Step 2: Specify your host IP WPS (AP) WPS, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, is used to connect a wireless router directly, without searching SSID and inputting password. In this mode, you just need to configure the parameters of your router which support WPS function.
  • Page 20 FANTEC Smart TV PBC: First press the WPS button on the router or select the button mode in the configuration menu of the router, then select the PBC mode, the connection process will take for a while, please be patient to wait.
  • Page 21 FANTEC Smart TV Samba Process Select to turn NAS function On/Off. Please refer to ’3.8 SAMBA Server ’ for more details on NAS function of this product. 2.1.5 Miscellaneous Use this menu to adjust miscellaneous settings. Version Info This tab shows you information about the firmware installed and about the material components of your player.

  • Page 22: Main Functions

    FANTEC Smart TV 3. Main Functions 3.1 Smart TV Portal Note: While browsing through Smart TV portal an internet connection is required. High definition video files might be buffering. It is normal due to the limit of internet traffic, network speed or signal strength (Wi-Fi).
  • Page 23 FANTEC Smart TV Search option by Topic Press the Search icon to sort all available APPs by news, service, vod (video on demand), entertainment, music or games. Sorting by Favorites Press the Arrange icon to sort all available APPs manually in the sort order you like to access them.

  • Page 24: Movie Library

    FANTEC Smart TV 3.2 Movie Library Select the Movies icon on the main menu to enter into movie library interface. Only supported files will be displayed. Please refer to chapter ‘5. Appendixes’ for more details about the supported file formats.
  • Page 25 FANTEC Smart TV 3.2.2 Movie Playback Control You can access the following functions during playback. Button Function Play/Pause Pause or resume the current playback. Prev/Next View the previous or next file/chapter. FR/FF Fast rewind or fast forward. Press repeatedly to select the speed.

  • Page 26: Photo Library

    FANTEC Smart TV 3.3 Photo Library Select the Photo icon on the main menu to enter into photo library interface. Only supported files will be displayed. This player supports HD JPEG, JPG, BMP, GIF, TIF and PNG files. 3.3.1 Photo Library Options In photo library, press Option button to display the option menu, you can get following functions though the option menu.
  • Page 27 FANTEC Smart TV 3.3.2 Photo Playback Control You can access the following functions during photo playback. Button Function Prev / Next View the previous or next photo. Up / Down Rotate a photo in any angle. Option Display or hide the option menu during playback.

  • Page 28: Music Library

    FANTEC Smart TV 3.4 Music Library Select the Music icon on the main menu to enter into music library interface. Only supported files will be displayed. This player supports MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV and FLAC audio files. 3.4.1 Music Library Options In music library, press Option button to display the option menu, you can get following functions though the option menu.

  • Page 29: File Manager

    FANTEC Smart TV 3.4.2 Music Playback Control You can access the following functions during music playback. Button Function Play/Pause Begin/Pause playback. FR / FF Fast rewind or fast forward. Press repeatedly to select the speed. Prev / Next View the previous or next movie.
  • Page 30 FANTEC Smart TV 3.5.1 File Manager Options In file manager, press Option button to display the option menu, you can get following functions though the option menu. View Mode Choose a review mode among Thumbnails, List, and Preview from option menu.
  • Page 31 FANTEC Smart TV Note: While browsing high definition video files (resolution up to 720p / 1080i / 1080p) via WLAN, the video might be buffering. It is normal due to the limit of network speed or signal strength. 3.5.2.1 Browsing though workgroup You can choose the workgroup which your PC belongs to from the workgroup list, find your PC name, and press the OK button to confirm.
  • Page 32 FANTEC Smart TV Select the shortcut you added and press the OK button to confirm. Then you can select and play the shared media files on the destination computer. 3.5.3 A/V Streaming via UPnP-server A built-in UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) client has been integrated on the system, which enables the player to auto-detect UPnP Media Servers on the network to browse and stream media files from them.
  • Page 33 FANTEC Smart TV Click Library -> Media Sharing, then you can allow or deny devices to access the media library. Click Allow to authorize your player. 3.5.3.3 Streaming Media on your Player Connect your player to the home network (LAN or Wi-Fi).

  • Page 34: Playlist Management

    FANTEC Smart TV 3.6 Playlist Management 3.6.1 Create music playlist To create a playlist, please enter the USB storage device via File Manger. Then press Green button on the remote control and select Multiple Select option. In the file explorer you can navigate by Up/Down/Left/Right/Next/Prev button and add or delete files to the File List by the Play button.
  • Page 35 FANTEC Smart TV 3.6.4 Playback Album playlist Enter the photo library, press Option button and choose Albums to show your album playlists. ENGLISH 35 / 52...

  • Page 36: Copy Und Delete Function

    FANTEC Smart TV 3.7 Copy und Delete Function 3.7.1 Copy under File Manager To start the copy function, please enter the USB storage device via File Manger. The press Green button on the remote control and select Multiple Select option. In the file explorer you can navigate by Up/Down/Left/Right/Next/Prev button and add or delete files to the File List by the Play button.
  • Page 37 FANTEC Smart TV 3.7.2 Delete under File Manager To start the Delete function, please enter the USB storage device via File Manger. The press Green button on the remote control and select Multiple Select option. In the file explorer you can navigate by Up/Down/Left/Right/Next/Prev button and add or delete files to the File List by the Play button.

  • Page 38: Samba Server And Client

    FANTEC Smart TV 3.8 SAMBA Server and Client This player can be used either as a SAMBA Server or as a client. 3.8.1 SAMBA Client You can stream media files shared on the home network. Please refer to ’3.5.2 A/V Streaming via Network’...

  • Page 39: Bittorrent Download

    FANTEC Smart TV 3.9 BitTorrent Download BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer file sharing protocol used for distributing large amounts of data on the Internet. A BitTorrent utility (btpd – BitTorrent Protocol Daemon) has been integrated into the player (Please refer to BT process in chapter ‘2.1.4 Network Settings’ for enable/ disable BT download function).
  • Page 40 FANTEC Smart TV 3.9.2 Managing the downloads The BitTorrent Download page also allows you to start, stop, delete torrents, and set priorities for torrents, as well as view the status of current torrents. Click Start to begin download. Click Stop to stop download.

  • Page 41: Upgrading The Firmware

    FANTEC Smart TV 4. Upgrading the Firmware The firmware is the operating system (OS) installed on the device. Firmware upgrades can bring new features, improvements and bug fixes. Please refer to USB Upgrade in chapter ‘2.1.5 Miscellaneous’ for more details.

  • Page 42: Appendixes

    FANTEC Smart TV 5. Appendixes I/O INTERFACES SUPORTED:  Gigabit Ethernet port 10/100/1000 Mbps (RJ45)  HDMI V1.3 interface  USB 2.0 HOST port x 2 (compatible to USB 1.1)  Card Reader (supports SD/SDHC/MMC)  Composite (CVBS) A/V jack ...
  • Page 43 FANTEC Smart TV SUBTITLE FORMATS SURPORTED:  SRT, SMI, SSA, ASS, IDX/SUB, SUB  Subtitle control: color/offset/size  Unicode (UTF8), BIG5 (Traditional Chinese), Western, Turkish, Central European, Greek, Cyrillic, SE European, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Japanese, Thai NETWORK FEATURE  10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet ...

  • Page 44: Frequently Asked Questions

    FANTEC Smart TV 6. Frequently Asked Questions Question 1. When I try to disconnect the USB device, I keep on getting “The device ‘Generic volume’ cannot be stopped right now. Try stopping the device again later.” message, what should I do? Answer: Close any program that might be accessing data on the player, including Windows®...
  • Page 45 FANTEC Smart TV 5) Please share the folders which you wish to browse on your PC, and make sure that ‘Everyone’ or ‘Guest’ has the right to access. Question 7. I configured everything correctly, but still cannot get the wireless network or UPnP function to work.

  • Page 46: Copyrights And Trademarks

    FANTEC Smart TV 7. Copyrights and Trademarks Copyrights All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether by electronically or mechanically, without the express written permission from the copyright holder.

  • Page 47: Gpl Statement

    FANTEC Smart TV 9. GPL Statement This product contains free software which is licensed under the GNU General Public License. After you purchase this product, you may procure, modify or distribute the source code of the GPL/LGPL software that is used in this product.
  • Page 48 FANTEC Smart TV When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if you want it, that you can change the software or use pieces of it in new free programs;...
  • Page 49 FANTEC Smart TV 1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and to the absence of any warranty;...
  • Page 50 FANTEC Smart TV 3. You may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based on it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you also do...
  • Page 51 FANTEC Smart TV 7. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agreement or otherwise) that contradict the conditions of this License, they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License.
  • Page 52 FANTEC Smart TV NO WARRANTY 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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