Dvico TViX HD M-4000P User Manual

Dvico TViX HD M-4000P User Manual

Standalone, multimedia hard disk player

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TViX HD M-4000P / 4000S
All specifications and information are subject to changes without further notices

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  • Page 1 User Manual TViX HD M-4000P / 4000S All specifications and information are subject to changes without further notices...
  • Page 2: Safety Notice

    Safety Notice Magnetic material may erase the data in TViX. Do not disassemble the device; it may Keep any magnetic material away from TViX. cause malfunction or fire Keep TViX away from heat or fire. Do not expose TViX to oil, smoke, water, Do not block any ventilation openings.
  • Page 3: Usage Precautions

    Usage Precautions Please read the following usage precautions before using your TViX HD. Make sure the power is off when you connect the A/V cable between the TViX and the TV. When cleaning the TViX product, pull out the power cord and then wipe it with a soft piece of dry cloth. When connected to the computer through the USB cable the TViX HD acts as an external USB storage device (In this state, there is no video/audio output and the VFD will show as USB ON).
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Notice .............................. 2 Usage Precautions ............................. 3 Introduction....................5 Multimedia Player ........................5 Audio Player ..........................6 External Storage ......................... 6 Specifications..........................7 Name of Each Part..................8 Control Panel ..........................8 Cable Connection ........................8 Package Contents ........................8 Installation and Connection...............9 Making an HDD Folder .......................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction Multimedia Player TViX HD is a standalone, multimedia hard disk player which plays digital videos, digital music, digital still images and DVD files to a TV display and home entertainment system. You can enjoy digital contents in your living room without having to burn discs or having to play it back on a DVD or CD player anymore.
  • Page 6: Audio Player

    Audio Player TViX HD can play a variety of audio files such as FLAC,MP3, Ogg Vorbis or WMA (Windows Media Audio) through the TV speaker and any other audio systems. You can listen to your favorite music files nonstop, by organizing a custom winamp playlist.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    NTFS, FAT32 Subtitle Text Subtitle : smi,sub,srt,aqt,utf,lrc / Image Subtitle : sub (with idx) TViX HD M-4000S : SATA Hard Disk TViX HD M-4000P : PATA(IDE) ODD Support Through USB 2.0 Host English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Language...
  • Page 8: Name Of Each Part

    2 Name of Each Part Control Panel Basic functions can be done without the remote control. Cable Connection You can connect the TViX to a TV display or audio Amplifier using the A/V cable. Component OPTICAL USB HOST S-video Cooling Fan POWER COAXIAL L AUDIO R...
  • Page 9: Installation And Connection

    3 Installation and Connection Making an HDD Folder 1. As shown in the picture below, one end of the USB cable should be connected to the USB connector of the TViX and the other end to the computer. CAUTION! The USB cable has a different shape on both ends.
  • Page 10: Video Connection

    Video Connection We support DVI, Component, S-Video, Composite video output for connecting to the TV and each output needed to change settings on the TViX HD. The highest quality components are as follows: DVI > S-Video > Composite. 3.2.1 Connection with an Ordinary (Composite) TV Output Connect the TViX HD and your TV using the yellow video cable.
  • Page 11 3.2.3 Connection to Component Output Connect the TViX HD and your TV with the component cables. Turn on the TViX HD and TV. Select an appropriate video input mode on your TV (in this case, the Component input mode) 3.2.4 Connection to DVI Output Simply connect your TViX HD to the DVI port on the TV.
  • Page 12: Audio Connection

    Audio Connection 3.3.1 Connection to 2 CH Normal TV Connect the left(white) and right(red) sound output to the appropriate terminal of your TV or Hi-Fi system. 3.3.2 Connection to 5.1CH Amplifier (Digital) If you have a multi-channel decoder/amplifier with an optical/coaxial input, you can enjoy 5.1 CH high quality sound through the coaxial or optical cables.
  • Page 13: Lan Connection

    LAN Connection 3.4.1 Connect PC via Network < When connecting the computer directly to the TViX HD > Connect the LAN cable to the LAN port of both the TViX HD and the PC. TIPS In this case, you generally use a LAN cross cable type. If the computer’s LAN card was connected to an Internet line, you can install an additional LAN card to your PC and connect that LAN card to the TViX.
  • Page 14: Set Network Configurations Under Windows Xp

    3.4.2 Set Network Configurations Under Windows XP (SAMBA mode) 1) Select the folder you want to share. Right-click that folder and click ‘Sharing and Security’ in the popup menu. 2) Check ‘Share this folder’ on the network and type in the share name ‘tvixhd1 (this is the only available one at the moment)’.
  • Page 15 5) Move to 'Settings' > 'Control Panel' > 'Administrative Tools' > 'Computer Management' > 'Local Users and Groups' > 'Users', and double click ‘Guest’. CAUTION This is for Windows XP Professional. Windows XP Home users cannot see this window. If you cannot find ‘Administrative Tools’...
  • Page 16 7) ‘GUEST’ must be shown as the following image (a red X mark should not be shown on ‘Guest’). 8) Move to 'Control Panel' > 'Network connections', and select ‘Local area connections’ properties by right clicking the mouse. 9) Remove “Guest” from the ‘User Rights Assignment’ > ‘Deny access to this computer from the network’ option.
  • Page 17 10) Move to ‘Access this computer from the network’, and then select ‘Properties’ by right clicking the mouse or double clicking it. 11) Click ‘Add User or Group’ 12) Type in “Guest” and then click the “OK” button. 13) Press OK, and Guest will be registered.
  • Page 18 < When connecting Computer to TViX directly > In this case, you have to use Cross LAN cable type generally.. If the computer’s LAN card was connected to Internet line, you can mount additional LAN card to your PC and connect that additional LAN card to TViX. 1.
  • Page 19 < When connecting with IP Router or Hub > If you have already been provided a dynamic IP address from a DHCP Server or IP Router in your local area network, you don’t need to write a static IP address. Use ‘Obtain an IP address automatically on’ or write an IP address &...
  • Page 20: Setting Network Configurations In Tvix Hd

    3.4.3 Setting Network Configurations in TViX HD 1) Press [SETUP] on the remote control to view the setup screen. On that screen, select MISC setting-Network disk and write the IP address in the Server IP. (ex: 172.28.1.70) The default is DHCP and if you want to set Static IP, you can select to change Static IP on the IP setting.
  • Page 21: Hdd Installation/Exchange

    HDD Installation/Exchange Warning: If you change the HDD of a TViX equipped with an HDD, the warranty will be voided. Power Connector 1. Assembling the TViX HD is very easy. Just follow the instructions below: Use a driver and screw the hard disk on to the guide board. Set the jumper to ‘Single Master’.
  • Page 22 4. Put the HDD into the TViX after spreading the IDE cable to avoid damage 5. Close the lid of TViX. 6. To change the hard disk, pull the hdd’s guide while pushing the locking.
  • Page 23: Tvix Hd Setup Menu

    4 TViX HD Setup Menu Audio/Video Setting This section indicates the Audio/Video settings. Setup password protection is available. You can set password to enter into setup menu. (on MISC menu inside SETUP) .This will block children changing setup accidentally. The password is 1111 Audio : Digital Analog(PCM) Digital...
  • Page 24 * The 4:3 Pan & Scan will adjust the image of the 16:9 multimedia file to the 4:3 of the TV screen by scaling the image. * 16:9 can adjust any ratio of the multimedia file to the TV screen with the original image. * Video Port : If you fail to see the initial TViX HD screen after turning the unit and TV on, make sure you have chosen the right TV out option by repeatedly pressing the TV Out button on the remote control.
  • Page 25: Misc Setting

    MISC Setting This section indicates the MISC settings. Slide Show Effect : Fade In/Out Slide Show Delay : Date / Time Setting : FAN Speed : Normal Select Language : English English Korean Autorun : OSD Display : Normal Safety Lock: Disable Enable Disable...
  • Page 26: Network Setting

    Network Setting This section indicates the Network settings. IP Setting : DHCP DHCP Static IP Network Disk1 : Normal(NFS) Slow(SAMBA) Normal(NFS) Network Disk2 : Normal(NFS) Network Disk3 : Normal(NFS) Network Disk4 : Normal(NFS) TViX Network Info FTP Password 800510 * IP setting : Default setting is DHCP. If you cannot access via LAN with DHCP setting, use the Static IP setting.
  • Page 27: Easy Usage Of Tvix Hd

    5 Easy Usage of TViX HD Play Video Files When installation is successfully finished, you will see screen A. You may copy a video file into the VIDEO folder in advance. 1. SETUP, VIDEO, AUDIO, PHOTO icons is shown. 2. Select the Video icon by using the Left/Right button.
  • Page 28: Play Audio Files

    Play Audio Files You may copy an audio file into the AUDIO folder in advance and play music files. 1. If you cannot see screen A, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Select the Audio icon on screen A and press the OK button.
  • Page 29: Play Image Files

    Play Image Files You may copy image files into the PHOTO folder in advance and play the image or photo files. 1. You may press the PHOTO button on the remote control without selecting from the menu screen. 2. Press the PHOTO button. 3.
  • Page 30: Using The Remote Control

    6 Using the remote control Basic Functions This indicates Remote Buttons. POWER On/Off button Mute button Go to DTV Go to Photo Folder Go to Video Folder Go to Audio Folder @ : / _ - Number / Character button File mode : 1/2/3/4 : Change Partition 6/7/8/9 : Change Drive...
  • Page 31: Descriptions Of Each Buttons

    Descriptions of Each Buttons The playback of multimedia files. Basically you can choose the file you want and press the OK button. For playback of DVD files copied to the HDD, please locate the cursor to VIDEO_TS.IFO file and press OK. You can do a full DVD navigation like you would do with a DVD player.
  • Page 32 <NOTE> INFO Button : First Press – Shows information of the contents. Second Press – Shows the elapsed time (the progress bar is displayed on the upper left hand corner of the screen). Third Press – Show remaining time. Forth Press - INFO off Pressing Info button while you are not playing files shows remaining HDD space.
  • Page 33 - You can set sleep time by pressing function key repeatedly on a remote controller. - SLEEP ON will blink for 30 second before turning off The present playing time will be displayed with the GOTO function. FF/REW Button AVI : 4X Æ 8X Æ16X Æ 32X. DVD Jukebox : 2X Æ...
  • Page 34: Audio Playback

    6.2.2 Audio Playback When you press the AUDIO button on the remote control, only the AUDIO folder shows in the TViX HD. It applies only to the active partition if you have more than one partition. POWER On/Off button Mute button Go to Audio Folder Next File button Previous File button...
  • Page 35 - Press the Shuffle button again to disable the shuffle mode. Supports 10 Sec function when playing WMA, WAV files. 10 sec FF/REW function is available while playing audio files. Supports Lyric Files (.lrc) If the file name of a music file and .lrc file are the same, the lyrics will be displayed automatically. Supports ID3 TAG (ID3V1) when playing MP3 files - Press the INFO button to view the ID3 TAG (ID3V1).
  • Page 36: Image Playback

    6.2.3 Image Playback Only the PHOTO folder will show in the TViX HD when pressing the PHOTO button on the remote control. It applies only to the active partition if you have more than one partition. Mute button POWER On/Off button Go to Photo Folder Scroll button Zoom button...
  • Page 37 Some non-standard JPEG files may not be displayed If you press the SETUP button, you will see in sequence the Contrast Æ Brightness Æ Saturation menus. In these menus, you can adjust the Contrast, Brightness and Saturation by pressing the left/right arrow buttons.
  • Page 38: Extra Features

    Extra Features 6.3.1 Using the AutoRun Function When you want to play music with the TViX HD but do not have any display devices, the following function may come in handy. 1. Make a folder and name it, “autorun” in the root directory of the First partition. 2.
  • Page 39 6.3.2 Using Wallpaper If you put a JEPG file named "TViX.jpg" under the folder which you want to change the wallpaper, the wallpaper of the folder will be changed. You can select any wallpaper you want by using the various JPEG files of different folders. <Tips>...
  • Page 40 6.3.3 Playing Background Music while Watching Picture Slideshows (1) Make an autojpg folder in the HDD of TViX HD and copy image files. (2) While users are watching the picture slideshow, the MP3 files can be played as background music. Pressing 0 button, and you can see the audio list.
  • Page 41 6.3.4 Using Internet Radio * Notice - TViX can be connect via network - Download the .pls file or .m3u (WinAmp playlist) file. - Before play the .pls or .m3u file, you must set the network setting (DHCP or Static IP). - TViX supports only shoutcast streaming format and doesn’t support other proprietary streaming formats TViX is available to shoutcast method and don’t support private server.
  • Page 42: Firmware Upgrade

    7 Firmware Upgrade Firmware Version Check. 1. Connect the TViX HD to your TV and then turn on the TViX HD 2. Press the SETUP button on the top panel and the setup screen will be displayed. 3. Check the latest firmware version of TViX HD at www.tvix.co.kr *** You’ll be posted for any firmware updates or news if you fill out the customer registration form at http://www.tvix.co.kr...
  • Page 43 5. New firmware upgrade is in process (takes about 1 minute). When the upgrade is successfully finished, the TViX HD will reboot automatically. < CAUTIONS: Safe Mode Upgrading > Even if the TViX accidentally turns off during the firmware upgrade, the safe mode will enable the TViX to be re-upgraded.
  • Page 44: Using Usb Connection With The Pc

    8 Using USB Connection with the PC TViX HD uses a 3.5” HDD as its contents storage device and works just like an external USB 2.0 hard drive when you connect it to your PC. You need to ensure that your HDD is set to master mode, and connected to the IDE cable and power cable before using it on your PC.
  • Page 45 3) After rebooting the system, connect the TViX HD. Add New Hardware Wizard will automatically pop up. 4) Select “Search for the best driver for your device” menu and then press the Next button. 5) Do not change any of the menus. Just click “Next”.
  • Page 46 6) As shown in the pop up the system will find DVICO USB-ATA Bridge automatically. Press the “Next” button. 7) Press the “Finish” button and the driver installation will be finished.
  • Page 47 8) You will be able to see the disk drive inside the TViX HD in the Device Manager tab. < TIPS > Windows ME/2000/ XP will automatically provide the driver, so you do not have to install any extra software. Run Plug &...
  • Page 48: Making A Partition And Formatting The Hdds Under Windows 98Se / Me

    Making a Partition and Formatting the HDDs under Windows 98SE / ME Click “Start” and select “Run” and the “Run” window will appear as shown below. Type “fdisk” in the text box of the “Run” window and then click the “OK” button. 1) The following DOS window will appear for the partition program.
  • Page 49 4) After making partitions, do not reboot the system. Instead turn off the power of the TViX and then turn it back on. By doing so your system will reinitialize the TViX HD. 5) Run Window explorer and you will find the new disk created. Right click the new disk and choose “Format”...
  • Page 50: Making A Partition And Formatting The Hdds Under Windows 2000 / Xp

    Making a Partition and Formatting the HDDs under Windows 2000 / 1) Under Windows 2000, you can make a partition and format the HDD using the Disk Manager utility. 2) Right click “My Computer” Æ Choose “manage” from the pop up menu and the “Computer Management” window will appear Æ...
  • Page 51 5) Select the partition size. If you want one partition, press “Next>”. For FAT32, size is limited to 32000MB or under. 5) Select the Drive Letter. Then press the “Next>” button.
  • Page 52 5) Select the partition Format. If you want FAT32, it is limited to 32GBs. 5) When completed, detailed information will appear as shown below. Click the “OK” button to finish.
  • Page 53: Unplug Or Eject Hardware

    8.4 Unplug or Eject Hardware 1) On the windows tray, double click the hot swap icon. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window will appear. Press the Stop button if you want to unplug the device. 2) Press OK on “Stop a Hardware device” window. 3) Press OK and unplug the device.
  • Page 54: Appendix - Technical Terms

    9 Appendix - Technical Terms DivX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec which is based on the new MPEG-4 compression standard for video. When you install a video codec on your system it basically works as an add-on to your system with instructions on how to compress/decompress video in that video format.
  • Page 55 used for motion pictures differs from that featured in consumer and professional audio music and home theater systems, their DTS heritage means end users can enjoy sound that closely matches the original. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WMA stands for Windows Media Audio. It is a proprietary format developed by Microsoft for audio streaming and compression.
  • Page 56: Gnu General Public License

    10 GNU General Public License Dvico Co., Ltd is using a part of Free Software code under the GNU General Public License in operating TViX player. This General Public License applies to most of the Free Software Foundation’s code and to any other program whose authors commit by using it.
  • Page 57 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0. This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under the terms of this General Public License. The "Program", below, refers to any such program or work, and a "work based on the Program"...
  • Page 58 b) Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give any third party, for a charge no more than your cost of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code, to be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange;...
  • Page 59 explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that distribution is permitted only in or among countries not thus excluded. In such case, this License incorporates the limitation as if written in the body of this License. 9. The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the General Public License from time to time.

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