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HDHome S4
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  • Page 1 HD Multimedia Home Server HDHome S4 User Manual version HEIUBE02...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    | INDEX Table of contents WARNING ....... 5 Important Safety Instructions..... . . 5 Precautions .
  • Page 3 INDEX | Table of contents Connecting with an HDMI cable ..... . 16 Connecting an AV Amplifi er......17 Selecting an audio cable .
  • Page 4 | INDEX Table of contents To rate and play your favorite pictures ....25 To fi nd and play a video fi le ......26 To slow down, speed up, or rewind a video fi le .

  • Page 5: Warning

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not Important Safety Instructions expose this device to rain or moisture. Always read the safety instructions carefully. To avoid electric shock, do not open the chassis. Keep this user’s manual for future reference. Refer servicing to qualifi ed personnel only.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    | PRECAUTIONS For Safety • Discs whose shapes are nonstandard- sized or nonstandard- Internal part is hazardous moving parts; please keep fi ngers and shaped. (Card, heart, star, etc. other body parts away. • Discs with a paper sticker or seals. •...

  • Page 7: Home Server Overview

    HOME SERVER OVERVIEW | Introduction Thank you for purchasing MVIX Multimedia Mini-Theater System, which will bring you full enjoyment and high performance. We have especially designed this system to become the multimedia center of your living room. With Dolby surround 5.1 channel and wireless transmission; you can get more through easier way.

  • Page 8: Parts And Controls

    PARTS AND CONTROLS Top Panel Part Name Description Slot-in Optical Drive Insert the CD or DVD disk into this slot, and it will load the contents automatically. Manual-Eject Hole When system is off , push a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole to release the disk.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    PARTS AND CONTROLS | Rear Panel e-SATA Part Name Description TV Antenna Port Connect antenna to this port to receive TV contents (Optional) System Thermal Fans This System Thermal Fan could lower down the temperature of the System effi ciently Gigabit LAN port The Gigabit LAN port can provide 10/100/1000Mbps transmission speed Audio ports...
  • Page 10 10 | PARTS AND CONTROLS The remote control has fi ve types of buttons: The remote control has fi ve types of buttons: • Playback Buttons: To control your media. • Navigation Buttons: To move between items on the screen. •...
  • Page 11 PARTS AND CONTROLS Part Name Description Power button Press to put the computer in standby mode; press again to bring the computer out of standby mode and return to the desktop. A. Playback Buttons PAUSE Pause the currently playing media; press again to resume. STOP Stop the currently playing media.
  • Page 12 12 | INDEX TO PARTS AND CONTROLS C. AV Buttons: Use the AV buttons to change channels, adjust volume, access a DVD menu, or to put Media Center in standby mode. Some buttons, such as GUIDE, act as shortcuts. Part Name Description MUTE Mute the sound.

  • Page 13: Remote Controller

    GETTING STARTED | 13 The box contains accessories, padding material and Server unit. Please must operate this unit according to the following procedures. Step 1. Checking the Accessories The following items are supplied in the accessory pack: (1) Power Cord x 1pcs DVI cable (2) Remote Controller x 1pcs (3) Size AA/AAA batteries x 2pcs...

  • Page 14: Step6. Connecting To The Speaker (If Your Tv Or Monitor Is Without Speaker)

    “Shut Down” from the “Start” on the screen Step 7. Checking HDD of OS; or press “Power Button” of Remote Control- HDHome S4 has four 2.5” hard disk drivers with ler to enter “Sleep Mode”. hot swap function. Please check if the system is installed one HDD at least on the HDD_0 position.

  • Page 15: Inserting Hdds

    INSTALLING/ INSERTING / REMOVING HARD DRIVES | 15 The HDHome S4 system supports four 2.5” hard Inserting Discs disk or solid state drives and the HDHome S2 Step1. Press power button to turn on the server. System supports two 2.5” hard disk or Solid State Step2.

  • Page 16: Vedio Connections

    16 | VIDEO CONNECTIONS Connecting a TV (or Monitor) Connecting using an HDMI cable Refer to the following sections for details Refer to Rear Panel Section and your HDTV about connection to a TV (or monitor). direction to locate the HDMI connector. Connect Selecting a video cable your system to the HDTV as shown below.

  • Page 17: Connecting An Av Amplifier | 17

    CONNECTING AN AV AMPLIFIER | 17 Connecting an AV Amplifi er Connecting with an HDMI Cable Refer to the following sections for details about Refer to Rear Panel section (page 9) and your AV connection to an AV Amplifi er (or speakers). Amplifi er direction to locate the HDMI connector.

  • Page 18: 18 | Enjoying Videos, Photos, And Music

    18 | ENJOYING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND MUSIC 4-Channel Mode Your Mvix HDHome comes pre-loaded with Win- dows Media Center. Which is fully-equipped for you to enjoy Videos, Photos, and Music Getting started with Media Center Step 1. Setting up Windows Media Center Side-Surround The fi rst time you start Media Center, you'll see Channels...

  • Page 19: Step3. Set Up Your Speakers

    ENJOYING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND MUSIC | 19 fi nished answering the questions, and you’re hap- Each time you start Media Center, it automatically py with the way your display looks, exit the wizard. scans the Music, Pictures, and Videos libraries on If you’re not satisfi ed, you can fi nd additional your computer.

  • Page 20: Step5. Confi Gure Tuners, Tv Signal, And Guide

    20 | WATCHING TV scroll to Tasks, select Settings, and then select If your computer has the necessary hardware, you Media Libraries. can use Windows Media Center to watch, pause, and rewind live and recorded TV programs on Step5. Confi gure Tuners, TV signal, and Guide your PC.

  • Page 21: To Watch Live Tv

    WATCHING TV | 21 Click the Start button , click All Programs, Watch live TV using the Remote Control and then click Windows Media Center. To use a Media Center remote to begin watch- To begin watching live TV, do one of the fol- ing TV, do one of the following: lowing: •...

  • Page 22: To Watch Internet Tv In Media Center

    | RECORD TV specifi c service. Record a live TV show or movie To watch Internet TV: Click the Start button , click All Programs, You can record a TV show or movie that's currently and then click Windows Media Center. airing.

  • Page 23: To Record A Tv Series

    RECORD TV | 23 click Record to schedule a recording of the program, move the mouse, and then click Stop program. Schedule Recordings on channel and time Record a TV series You can set up Media Center to automatically Rather than schedule the recording of your record a specifi c channel at a specifi c time.

  • Page 24: Recorded Tv

    24 | PLAY VIDEO AND WATCH PICTURES 3. Type the keyword for your recording, and then Play video and Watch pictures do one of the following: • Click the matching keyword you're looking for in the search results to record programs based on that keyword.

  • Page 25: To Create A Slide Show

    PLAY VIDEO AND WATCH PICTURES | 25 Connect your removable device to your On the Picture library page, click Slide shows, computer. (Cameras and most other click the slide show you want to play, and then removable devices are usually connected to click Play slide show.

  • Page 26: To Fi Nd And Play A Video Fi Le

    26 | PLAY VIDEO AND WATCH PICTURES Click the Start button , click All Programs, Video library. and then click Windows Media Center. Find the video that you want to watch, and On the Windows Media Center start screen, then click the video file to play it. scroll to Pictures + Videos, and then click Click the Pause button , and then do one...

  • Page 27: Play A Cd Or Dvd Or Bd

    PLAY A CD OR DVD OR BLU-RAY | 27 and then click Windows Media Center. If Media Center is not in full-screen mode, click the Maximize button Insert the Blu-Ray into a BD drive on your computer. On the Media Center start screen, scroll to CyberLink PowerDVD, and then click OK.

  • Page 28: To Play An Audio Cd

    28 | PLAY A CD OR DVD OR BLU-RAY • To change the default language settings, click • To change when subtitles appear, click Language. Subtitle. • To change the basic audio settings, click • To change how some buttons on a Media Audio.

  • Page 29: To Play Media Fi Les From A Data Cd, Data Dvd, Or Removable Device

    PLAY A CD OR DVD OR BLU-RAY | 29 Play media files from a data CD, data DVD, or a Supporting File Types removable device Music fi le types Click the Start button , click All Programs, Format File Name Extensions and then click Windows Media Center.

  • Page 30: Changing The Server Settings

    30 | CHANGING THE SERVER SETTINGS Display Settings Choose one of the following: • Smaller - 100% (default). This keeps text Change your screen resolution and other items at normal size. Open Screen Resolution by clicking the Start • Medium - 125%. This sets text and other button , clicking Control Panel, and then, items to 125% of normal size.
  • Page 31 CHANGING THE SERVER SETTINGS Step3. Click OK or Apply and the selected device will appear a green check sign. Step3. Choose a connection option: Select "Connect to the Internet" and press"Next" Network Settings To connect the network, you can select wired or wireless network.

  • Page 32: 32 | Network Settings

    32 | NETWORK SETTINGS 2. If you selec t broadband or Dial- up, the pop-up windows will ask you the input the user name, password and the data of ISP provider, enter these data to finish connection. Step5. 1. When you select Wireless, the pop-up windows will show the available network, choose the one you want to connect, then enter the security key to make connection.

  • Page 33: Make The Text On Your Screen Larger Or Smaller

    BLUETOOTH SETTINGS | 33 Step 2. Click on the sun in the center to search the Step5. Right-click on the device you want to con- Bluetooth devices nearby. nect, select Connect to connect to this device Step3. Click on the devices you want to connect to Step6.

  • Page 34: Dtv Settings

    34 | DTV SETTINGS DTV Settings If you want to watch TV programs with this system, you have to loose the screw of the TV port on the back panel, plug the TV dongle into the port, tight the screw, then connect the included antenna to the TV dongle.

  • Page 35: Windows Home Server Setting

    WINDOWS HOME SERVER SETTING | 35 Sharing Folders Step 3. Double-click on the item you want to share on the network like Music, and then you can setup Microsoft Windows Home Server provides rich en- the following options like Name, Description, and tertainment for home users.

  • Page 36: User Accounts Setup

    36 | WINDOWS HOME SERVER SETTING Step 5. In this menu, you can specify the folder you want to share on the network. Thus, other PCs on the network will be able to access the content in this folder. Step 2. Click + Add to create user accounts for shar- ing purpose.
  • Page 37 WINDOWS HOME SERVER SETTING | 37 Step 4. Input password in Password and Confi rm password column. Step7. In this menu, all information about this new user account is showed up. Press Done to exit this wizard. Step 5. The password needs to be 5 characters at least to pass the check.

  • Page 38: 38 | Additional Information

    38 | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION About Windows Update Windows Update is another application that has been redesigned in Windows 7. Now it is a stand- alone application instead of a web based. The new Windows Update is easier to use copared to its predecessor.
  • Page 39 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION After you have selected all the updates that you want to install, click on the Install button. A s yo u c a n s e e i n t h e s c r e e n s h o t b e l ow, Windows Update will split all available updates by categories.

  • Page 40: 40 | Specification

    40 | SPECIFICATION Specifications Optical Drive(s) Slot-in Blu-ray Drive Processor Card Reader HDHomeS4: AMD 4200 4-in-1 (SM/ SD/ MMC/ MS/ MS Pro/ xD/ CF type I & type II/ MD) Chipset Audio Chipset N: AMD 780G; S: AMD SB700 Realtek ALC 662, support 5.1 channels HD audio codec Video Graphics Communication...
  • Page 41 WARRANTY | 41 This Mvix Product comes with a full 1-yr manufac- • Shipping charges to return defective product. turer’s warranty on parts and labor. The War- • Labor charges for installation or setup of the ranty coverage on this player begins the day you product, adjustment of customer controls on the buy your product.
  • Page 42 42 | TRADEMARKS AND LEGAL ATTRIBUTIONS The trademarks of Mvix® and MvixUSA® are used trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the in connection with products and services to signi- United States, other countries, or both. fy the quality and excellence for which MvixUSA® •...
  • Page 43 USE OF COPYRIGHT MEDIA | 43 Federal law provides severe civil and criminal pen- alties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribu- tion, rental or digital transmission of copyrighted video and audio fi les. (Title 17, United States Code, Sections 501 and 506). Mvix players are designed to assist you in backing up, storing and reproduc- ing material which you own the copyright for or for which you have obtained permission from the...
  • Page 44 Mvix(USA), Inc. www.mvixusa.com TEL: 866 . 310 . 4923 Fax: 866 . 614 . 3880 service@mvixusa.com Technical Support: http://support.mvixusa.com © Mvix(USA), Inc. Copyright 2010 Mvix(USA), Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative (such as translation, transformation or adaptation) without the express written consent of Mvix(USA), Inc.

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