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FIA On3 User Manual

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INTRODUCING ON3

Chapter 1: Introducing On3

Introduction
FIA On3 and On3-xr User's Guide
Congratulations! You're moments away from sharing and storing your
library of digital media, including videos, music pictures using the FIA
On3 Digital Media Player and Library.
The On3 unit contains advanced video and audio processing technology as
well as an internal 80- or 120-GB hard drive. The unit is simple to setup,
and once your digital data has been installed, it can be easily viewed at
any time since the unit is always on and ready.
No PC is required to view or listen to your entertainment media. With the
FIA On3, the entire family can enjoy high-quality digital entertainment
throughout the entire home.
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  • Page 1: Chapter 1: Introducing On3

    On3 Digital Media Player and Library. Introduction The On3 unit contains advanced video and audio processing technology as well as an internal 80- or 120-GB hard drive. The unit is simple to setup, and once your digital data has been installed, it can be easily viewed at any time since the unit is always on and ready.
  • Page 2 • Supports Microsoft and Apple operating systems • Supports analog and digital 5:1 audio connections • Enjoy your media in every room in the house (in up to 4 rooms with optional On3-xr units). FIA On3 and On3-xr User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Front Panel

    Front Panel On the front of the On3 Media Server are the following components: Power Button – Manually powers up the On3 unit or shuts it down. Power Indicator – This light is illuminated whenever power is applied to the On3 unit. This LED flashes whenever the On3 is initially powered up.

  • Page 4: Video Outputs

    Power Connector – Supplies power to the On3 unit. Ethernet Port – Standard 10/100 Ethernet network port for connecting the On3 unit to a home network or directly to a PC. If a wireless connection is not available, this is how digital media is transferred onto the unit.

  • Page 5: Audio Outputs

    Use this option if Optical Digital is unavailable. Audio (Analog) Out (Primary) – Stereo output for older audio devices incapable of utilizing either Optical Digital or Coaxial. Audio (Analog) Out (Auxiliary) – Secondary set of stereo outputs for another audio device. FIA On3 and On3-xr User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    INTRODUCING ON3 Remote Control The On3’s Remote Control should be intuitive and familiar to most people. Some of the Remote Control’s buttons serve multiple functions (and others are disabled), depending what mode you’re in. FIA On3 and On3-xr User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 INTRODUCING ON3 On3 Control Buttons Power Applies or removes power to the On3 video processor. Mute Toggles the volume on or off. Number/Text Allows for menu selection and/or data entry. Any special characters not displayed on the remote can probably be keypad found by repeatedly pressing the “1”...
  • Page 8 INTRODUCING ON3 Setup Reveals the setup/configuration tab for the On3 hardware setup. Rotates the picture 90 degrees each time this button is Rotate pressed. Frame For Internet browsing which has frame on the web page, THIS FEATURE IS NOT CURRENTLY SUPPORTED.

  • Page 9: Media Control Buttons

    When a video is playing, this button will reverse the video. Pressing again will increase backward speed to Rewind 2x, 3x and 4x. To return video to normal play, press the Play button once. FIA On3 and On3-xr User’s Guide...
  • Page 10 Size, Full Screen and Fit to Screen (maintaining aspect ratio). When a video is playing, pressing this button slows the Slow playback to 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x or 32x. Pressing Play once again returns video to normal speed. FIA On3 and On3-xr User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 Goes directly to the main Music screen. If media is currently playing, you must press Stop before this button. Photo Goes directly to the main Photo screen. If media is currently playing, you must press Stop before this button. Auxiliary Currently not used. FIA On3 and On3-xr User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Documentation And Software

    For most people, this sheet contains all the information necessary to setup, troubleshoot and use the On3 Digital Media Player and Library. Setup CD Contains software, utilities and an electronic version of the On3 User Guide. User Guide This electronic document contains complete and comprehensive information regarding all aspects of the On3 Digital Media Player and Library.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: On3 Setup

    ON3 SETUP Chapter 2: On3 Setup Setting up and configuring the On3 Media Server is no more difficult than adding a piece of equipment to your home entertainment center. Everything you need to know is included in this chapter. Advanced users may wish to refer to the On3 Quick Setup Guide for more concise instructions.

  • Page 14: Video Connections

    ON3 SETUP Cabling The On3 was designed to seamlessly integrate with virtually any entertainment configuration. Refer to the illustration below while determining the cabling options that best suit your needs. Video Connections Component Video Out - This connection produces the highest-quality video display, and should normally be the first choice.

  • Page 15: Audio Connections

    Optical Audio Out - Offers the highest-quality audio with none of the distortion or noise associated with traditional cables. Use this option when connecting the On3 to high-end audio equipment. Coaxial (Digital Audio) Out - High-quality digital audio with AC-3 support.

  • Page 16: Network Connection

    ON3 SETUP Network Connection In order to configure, manage and transfer digital data to the On3, it must be connected to a network through a hub (with a gray network cable), directly to a PC (with a red crossover cable), or if equipped with the optional wireless feature, over a wireless network.
  • Page 17 ON3 SETUP Powering the On3 To turn on the On3 Digital Media Player and Library, you must first press the large power button located on the front of the unit. This applies power to the internal hard drive initializes the data on the On3. This power button can remain on at all times.
  • Page 18 1. Insert the Setup CD into a PC that’s connected directly to the On3 unit or through a home network. 2. The POPassist utility should automatically run and search for the device.
  • Page 19 ON3 SETUP Transferring Media to On3 Once the On3 Digital Media Player and Library has been configured and mapped, media files can be dragged and dropped onto it like any other device on the network. Place video files (AVI, MPEG) into the Video folder, music files (MP3, WMA and WAV) into the Music folder and photos (JPEG, PNG, GIF) into the Photos folder.

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