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- Page 1 Meicheng Meicheng MEI CHENG AUDIO VIDEO CO., LTD Address: 5F., NO.115, SEC. 2, HUAN HO N. RD., TAIPEI,10376 TAIWAN Tel : +886 (2) 2585 3869, F a x : +886(2) 2593 6672 Website : www.meicheng.com.tw Email : mei.cheng@msa.hinet.net...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Preface Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given as to the correctness of the contents. The information in this doc- ument is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary infor- mation protected by copyright. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview Features ....................1 Package contents .................. 2 About the MPEG-4 recorder ..............3 Front view ..................3 Rear view ..................3 About the remote control ............... 4 Getting started Installing the remote control battery ............7 Inserting the Compact Flash (CF) card .......... - Page 4 Delete Files ................22 Copy ..................22 Viewing photos ..................23 Displaying images ..............23 Photo menu ................24 Slideshow ................25 Background music ..............25 Delete Files ................26 Copy ..................26 Listening to music ................27 Playing audio ................27 Music menu ................
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Page 6: Overview
1.Overview Congratulations on purchasing the MPEG-4 Personal Video Recorder. Now you can enjoy quality multimedia anywhere you go and record your favorite video programs from a vari- ety of video sources. The MPEG-4 recorder also plays back your favorite audio tracks, displays image files, and records video clips for devices, such as Sony PSP, Video iPOD, mobile phones, and PDAs, supporting all respective video formats. -
Page 7: Package Contents
Package contents MPEG-4 recorder Power adapter Remote controls User manual & CD NTSC POWER TV/AV HOME SELECT BACK NTSC ENTER ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT MENU DISPLAY STORAGE SELECT Component cables (x2) STORAGE DISPLAY MUTE RECALL Tuner Non-tuner version version MCX-IEC (PAL) / MCX-F USB cable (NTSC) converter (For tuner version) -
Page 8: About The Mpeg-4 Recorder
About the MPEG-4 recorder Refer to the following sections for information about the hardware components of the recorder. Front view Recording & HDD Status LED (Red) Power LED CF Card Slot MS/SD/MMC (Green) Receiver Card Slot Rear view USB 2.0 DC 5V AV OUT AV IN... -
Page 10: About The Remote Control
Icon Description NTSC POWER TV/AV HOME SELECT BACK Returns to the main menu ENTER ZOOM IN Switches between TV and ZOOM OUT MENU Returns to the previous DISPLAY STORAGE menu Scrolls up MUTE RECALL Scrolls right Plays or pauses playback of photo, video, and audio Tuner Version Repeats playback of... -
Page 13: Getting Started
2.Getting started This chapter describes the preliminary steps required to set up the recorder and how to make connections before start- ing to use the device. Installing the remote control battery Follow these instructions to insert the remote control bat- tery: Push in the clip at the side of the battery holder. -
Page 14: Inserting The Compact Flash (Cf) Card
Inserting the Compact Flash (CF) card Push the CF card or Hitachi 1” Micro Drive into the CF card slot until it is firmly in place. To remove the card, grip the card and pull gently. Notes To utilize the Hitachi 1” Micro Drive with the recorder, we suggest that the 1”... -
Page 15: Inserting The Ms, Sd, Mmc Series Memory Card
Inserting the MS, SD, MMC series memory card Push the card into the card slot until it is firmly in place. Ensure the front side of card is face down. To remove the card, grip the card and pull gently. Adapter Lock Adapter... -
Page 16: Connecting To A Tv (Viewing Only)
Connecting to a TV (viewing only) Connect the A/V connectors (red, white, and yellow) of the A/V cable, to the correspond- ing input connectors on the TV. Connect the other end to the AV Out socket at the back of the recorder. Connecting to a DVD player, VCR or cam- corder (recording) Connect the A/V connectors (red, white, and yellow) of the... -
Page 17: Connecting To Catv (For Tuner Version)
Connecting to CATV (for tuner version) Plug the supplied MCX converter into the ANT socket at the back of the recorder. Connect the CATV signal to the input port on the MCX converter. Connecting power Connect the power adapter to the DC-in socket at the back of the recorder. -
Page 18: Connecting To A Pc
Connecting to a PC Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer USB port and the other end to the USB port at the back of the recorder. The USB cable has two USB connectors (Type A) on one end. -
Page 19: Using The Mpeg-4 Recorder
3.Using the MPEG-4 Recorder Now that you have set up the recorder, you are ready to use it to record videos, watch videos, view your favorite images, listen to audio tracks, and manage files. This chap- ter provides detailed instructions for these tasks and for using the OSD (On Screen Display) menu. -
Page 20: Simple Record
Simple record To start a recording: Highlight the Recorder menu on the main menu and press Use the keys to highlight the target device or res- olution. Select the target device and resolution using the keys. Press the key to preview the video source. Press the key to change the video source and TV/AV... -
Page 21: Recorder Option
Recorder Option To access the Recorder Option, do the following: Highlight the record section and press twice. Press the key to enter the Recorder Option menu. Use the keys to select an option. Input source Use the keys to choose between AV and Line. Resolution Use the keys to choose among the available reso-... - Page 22 See the below tables for quality and recording time informa- tion for each video format: Video Format Quality: bitrate (Mbps) Video + Audio SuperFine Fine Normal Economic 640x480-30fps 3.128 2.128 1.128 0.896 320x240-30fps 2.128 1.128 0.896 0.512 368x208-30fps 2.128 1.128 0.896 0.512 640x480-30fps...
- Page 23 Video Format Quality: bitrate (Mbps) Video + Audio 320x240-30 fps 2.128 1.128 0.896 0.512 Recording Time with 1GB Storage Video Format Folder (Mins.) Super- Fine Normal Economic Fine 640x480-30fps MP4 \Video\PVR\TV \MP_ROOT\101M 320x240-30fps MP4 NV01\ \MP_ROOT\101M 368x208-30fps MP4 NV01\ 640x480-30fps MP4 \Video\PVR\IPOD 320x240-30fps MP4 \Video\PVR\IPOD...
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Page 24: Auto Record
Auto record Use the keys to turn the function ON or OFF. If the auto record is turned on, it will automatically start recording when there is a video source input. The recording will stop if the source is turned off. Clip setup Use the keys to choose among OFF, 1HR, 2HR, or... -
Page 25: Input Source
To edit the schedule for recording, press . The follow- ing screen is displayed. Use the keys to select an option. NPUT OURCE Use the keys to choose between TV and Line. HANNEL Use the keys to choose a channel. ARGET TORAGE Use the... -
Page 26: Repeat
EPEAT The repeat option allows you to choose when this recording is activated. Use the keys to choose among Once, Daily, or Weekly. When all the settings are done, select Save and press Press the key to return to the schedule list. BACK Watching videos Function List: Recorder - Video - Photo - Music - Setup -... -
Page 27: Playing Videos
Playing videos Highlight the Video menu using the keys. Press to access the file list. Use the keys to highlight the required file and press to play the file. When playing the video, you can use the following func- tions: Decrease volume Fast forward Increase volume... -
Page 28: Repeat
keys to select an option. The following three functions are available: EPEAT Use the keys to choose Off ( ), Single ( Folder ( ) or All ( Notes Select Off to turn the repeat function off, Single to repeat just the current selection, Folder to repeat all in the folder, or All to repeat all videos. -
Page 29: Viewing Photos
Viewing photos Function List: Recorder - Video - Photo - Music - Setup - Browser Preview section File List Menu: Slideshow Delete Copy Status Bar: Time - Information - Storage - Capacity The recorder is able to display .JPG, .GIF and .BMP image file formats. -
Page 30: Photo Menu
Use the keys to highlight the required file and press to play the file. Displayed Zoom picture Ratio area Status Bar: File Name - Music Volume - Image Total - Storage Photo menu To access the Photo menu, use the key to select a SELECT folder or a file, then press the... -
Page 31: Slideshow
LIDESHOW To set up a photo slide show, follow the procedure below: Use the keys to decide if ALL photos ( ) or the FOLDER ( ) will be used in the slide show. Select OFF ( ) to disable the slideshow. Use the key to return to the menu. -
Page 32: Delete Files
ELETE ILES To delete a file: Highlight a photo from the main menu, go to the photo menu and select delete ( You will be asked to confirm YES or NO. Press confirm your selection. If multiple files are selected, they can be deleted at once. -
Page 33: Listening To Music
Listening to music Function List: Recorder - Video - Photo - Music - Setup - Browser ID3 Tag: Artist Title Album File List Progress Playback Buttons Status Bar: Time - Menu: Information - Storage - Repeat Capacity Delete Copy The recorder is able to play both .WMA and .MP3 audio file formats. -
Page 34: Music Menu
Increase volume Rewind Mute volume Play previous audio track Play/Pause Play the next audio track Music menu To access the Music menu, use the key to select a SELECT folder or a file, then press the key. Use the keys to select an option. The following three functions are available: EPEAT Use the... -
Page 35: Delete Files
ELETE ILES To delete a music file: Highlight a music track from the main menu, go to the music menu and select delete ( You will be asked to confirm YES or NO. Press confirm your selection. To copy a music file: Highlight a music track from the main menu, press key. -
Page 36: Setup Menu
Setup menu To access the Setup menu, do the following: Go to the Setup section from the main menu and press Use the keys to select an option. ELECTING OUNTRY Use the keys to select your country. ANGUAGE The default language of the recorder is English. If you would like to change it to the other available languages, use keys to select the required language. -
Page 37: Tv Output
TV O UTPUT To select the TV output: Use the keys to choose between NTSC or PAL. button on the remote control will provide the same function. ORMAT This option allows you to format the memory card while it is in the MPEG-4 recorder. To format the memory card: Use the keys to select the MS, SD, or CF memory card and press... -
Page 38: Factory Reset
ACTORY ESET To restore all settings to the factory default: Scroll down to the Factory Reset option and press Select YES to confirm reset or NO to cancel. HANNEL To add or delete channels: Press to enter the OSD shown above. Use the keys to select a channel. -
Page 39: Channel Search
HANNEL EARCH This option allows the user to perform an automatic scan for channels. To start scanning, do the following: Use the keys to select Cable TV or Air TV. Press to start the channel scan. Notes The Channel Edit and Channel Search functions are only available with the PVR Tuner model. -
Page 40: File Browsing
File browsing Function List: Recorder - Video - Photo - Music - Setup - Browser Destination Source Folder File List List Status Bar: Menu: Time - Information Copy Storage - Capacity Delete New Directory The file browser allows you to view the contents in the hard drive and the memory card at the same time. -
Page 41: Delete
copied to a different folder on the same memory card or hard drive. In the File Browser, the left column is the source memory card and right column is the destination. Switch the stor- age in the left or right column in the File Browser by pressing the storage key on the remote control. -
Page 42: New Folder
OLDER Highlight a file or folder from the left/right column, and press the key. SELECT Press and use the keys to select new folder Press to create a new folder. -
Page 43: Other Applications
4.Other Applications EXTEND YOUR VIDEO EXPERIENCE Through the recorder applications, you can extend your video experience with your PDA, Sony PSP, Video iPOD, Nintendo game console, and mobile phone. Use the following guide to play back video on a Sony PSP, Video iPOD, Game Boy Micro and mobile phone. - Page 44 Connect your Video iPOD to your PC, and then open the "iTunes" program. Click on the menu of "Edit", and then select "Prefer- ences". After the following window pops up, please click "Video" item, and "mark" the selection of "Automatically update all videos", then confirm by clicking "OK".
- Page 45 Afterwards, select the MPEG-4 video files you want to load into the Video iPOD. iTunes will "Adding Files" into the Video iPOD.
- Page 46 Your files are listed in the file category of iTunes. Click the "File" menu again, and then click "Update XXX's iPOD". Safely disconnect the Video iPOD from your PC using the following steps.
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Page 47: Nintendo Game Boy Micro
10. Enter the Video mode of your iPOD to playback MPEG-4 content. 11. Now you can enjoy your Videos anywhere, anytime. Nintendo Game Boy Micro The Nintendo Game Boy Micro can playback the recorded file from the recorder and supports 640x 480 MPEG4. -
Page 48: Pda / Smartphone
for reference). Insert the Yan Micro Media Adapter into the Game Boy Micro to read your SD card. Though the recorder cannot read the SD card now, the file data can be easily transferred from CF/MS cards to the SD card through a card reader connected to your PC. -
Page 49: Mobile Phone
Set up the recording format. We recommend using the 320x240-15fps format. Once recording is complete, remove the memory card from the recorder and insert it into your PDA or smartphone. Launch the TCPMP player on your PDA or smart- phone. Play back the videos stored on your memory card. - Page 50 Insert the memory card into the recorder. Set up the recording format. We recommend using the 176x120 format. Once recording is complete, remove the memory card from the recorder and insert it into your mobile phone. Launch the video player on your mobile phone. Play back the videos stored on your memory card.
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Page 51: Appendix
5. Appendix FCC Certification This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig- ital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 52: Ce Notice (European Union)
CE Notice (European Union) Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this recorder to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking indicates that this recorder meets the following technical standards: EN 55022 — "Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment."... - Page 53 To determine which classification applies to your recorder, examine the FCC registration label located on the back panel of the computer. EN55013 - “Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment. Radio disturbance characteristics. Limits and methods of measurement.” EN55020 - “Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment.
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Page 54: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Possible remedy Ensure that unit is plugged in correctly. You should see a green LED No video Unit has no power. on the front panel if it is display. plugged in correctly. Refer to “Connecting power” on page 11. Cable connecting AV Refer to “Connecting to Out to video monitor is... -
Page 55: Specifications
Specifications Video Application Format encoder *(320x240); MPEG4 SP+AAC-LC, 30fps *(368x208); MPEG4 SP+AAC-LC, 30fps Video iPod *(640x480); MPEG4 SP+AAC-LC, 30fps *(320x240); MPEG4 SP+AAC-LC, 30fps Smartphone *(320x240); MPEG4 SP+AAC-LC, 15fps *(176x144); MPEG4 SP+AAC-LC, 15fps (640x480); MPEG4 SP+AAC-LC, 30fps (320x240); MPEG4 SP+MP3, 30fps Mobile Phone *RS-MMC, T-Flash, Mini SD, Micro SD, MMC mobile... - Page 56 Storage Built-in HDD 2.5-inch IDE hard Disk Memory card *Without adapter: CF, MS, MS Pro, SD, MMC *With adapter Mini-SD, Micro-SD, RS-MMC, MMC- Mobile, MS (PRO) Duo TV system Video Out NTSC/PAL Format Power External 5V AC/DC adapter (100 ~ 240V, 2.6A) source Dimensions 87 (H) x 118 (W) x 30 (D) mm, 160g (without HDD)
- Page 57 Recording Format by Application VGA(640x480) TV MODE MPEG4+AAC-LC 30 fps .MP4 QVGA(320x240) PSP MODE 1 MPEG4+AAC-LC 30fps .MP4 368 x 208 (16:9) PSP MODE 2 MPEG4+AAC-LC 30 fps.MP4 VGA(640x480) I-POD MODE 1 MPEG4+AAC-LC 30fps .MP4 I-POD QVGA(320x240) I-POD MODE 2 MPEG4+AAC-LC 30fps.MP4 QVGA(320x240)
- Page 58 Recording Format by Application QVGA(320x240) MODE 1 MPEG4+AAC-LC 15fps.MP4 MOTO QCIF(176x144) MODE 2 MPEG4+AAC-LC 15fps.MP4 QVGA(320x240) 3GPHONE MODE 1 MPEG4+AAC-LC 15fps.MP4 QVGA(320x240) 3GPHONE MODE 2 MPEG4+AMR 15fps.3GP Mobile Phone QCIF(176x144) 3GPHONE MODE 3 MPEG4+AAC-LC 15fps.MP4 QCIF(160x120) 3GPHONE MODE 4 MPEG4+AMR 15fps.3GP QVGA(320x240) SMARTPHONE...
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