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  • Page 1: Media Player

    N E T W O R K E N T E R T A I N M E N T Media Player »MP20« User manual 00053199...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Disposal of the packaging ..16 Requirements for place of operation ....17 Electrical connection ..17 MP20...
  • Page 3 Supported audio formats ..53 Supported subtitle formats ..54 General ....54 MP20...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Foreword Dear Customer, By purchasing this Full-HD media player, you have decided in favour of a quality product from Hama that corresponds to the latest deve- lopment standards with respect to technology and functional perfor- mance. The MP20 is intended for playing back digital media (videos, music and photos) on a television, beamer or computer monitor.
  • Page 5: Liability Disclaimer

    If the dangerous situation is not avoided, it may lead to injuries. ► Follow the instructions in the warning to prevent injuries to persons. NOTE ► A note indicates additional information that simplifies the use of the device. MP20...
  • Page 6: Intended Use

    Unless otherwise indicated, all trademarks and logos mentioned are trademarks of Hama GmbH and are protected by law. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corpo- ration. All other product and company names are trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 7: Safety

    Danger of acid burning! Wear protective gloves. ► Keep batteries out of the hands of children. If swallowed, con- sult a doctor immediately. ► Remove the batteries from the remote control when the device is not to be used for a longer period of time. MP20...
  • Page 8: Fundamental Safety Precautions

    Do pull on the power cable to remove the mains adapter from the mains socket. ■ Do not place any objects on the device. ■ Electronic devices are delicate, so avoid knocks and blows. ■ Disconnect the mains adapter from the mains socket in the event of faults or during thunderstorms. MP20...
  • Page 9: Design And Function

    The power indicator lights up: – blue when the device is switched on and – red in standby mode. USB display: lights up when a USB device is connected. Infrared remote control sensor: The remote control sensor receives signals from the remote control. MP20...
  • Page 10: Back Of The Device

    2 x USB Host (type A): two USB for connecting USB devices (e.g., ext. hard disks, MP3 players or USB sticks) to the device. S/PDIF OPTICAL: optical audio output for connecting a digital audio system or an audio link to an interfaced television. MP20...
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    15 AUDIO 16 MUSIC 17 GOTO 18 ◄◄ Fast rewind 19 ►► Fast forward 20 Ι◄◄/►►Ι:Previous/Next ENTER: Confirm Return 23 ■ STOP 24 INFO: Info window ZOOM OUT 26 CONFIRM 27 SELECT 28 MENU 29 SUBTITLE 30 SETUP: Settings MP20...
  • Page 12: Functions Of The Remote Control Buttons

    REPEAT Select repeat option (1, all, random or OFF). AUDIO Select audio track. MUSIC Start music playback from a playlist. GOTO Skip to a particular point in the title (mark the point using title, chapter and time). MP20...
  • Page 13 ■ STOP Stop playback. INFO Display or hide information list during the playback. Decrease image size. ZOOM OUT CONFIRM Confirm selection SELECT Select files. MENU Set display type and filter options. SUBTITLE Set subtitle options. SETUP Display setup menu. MP20...
  • Page 14: Function Overview

    Composite interface (yellow/white/red cinch socket) as analogue AV interface ● Adjustable resolution (NTSC, PAL, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) Multimedia playback ● Via USB data device ● Film playback: AVI/MKV/TS/TP/TRP/M2TS/MPG/MP4/M4V/MOV/VOB/ISO/IFO/ DAT/WMV/ASF/RM/RMVB/FLV ● Audio playback: MP3/OGG/WMA/WAV/AAC/FLAC ● Photo playback: JPEG/BMP/GIF/TIF/PNG MP20...
  • Page 15: Setup And Connection

    Unpacking  Remove all parts of the device and the user manual from the box.  Remove all packing material and protective film from the device before using for the first time. MP20...
  • Page 16: Checking Contents And Packaging

    When no longer required, dispose of the packaging materials in accordance with the local regulations. NOTE ► If possible, keep the original packaging during the warranty peri- od in order to be able to pack the device properly in the event of a warranty claim. MP20...
  • Page 17: Requirements For Place Of Operation

    ■ Do not allow the adapter cable to hang over edges (danger of tripping). ■ If the device is not to be used for a longer period of time, discon- nect the AC adapter from the mains supply. MP20...
  • Page 18: Mains Connection

    Setup and connection Mains connection  Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN socket on the back of the device.  Insert the AC adapter into a mains socket. MP20...
  • Page 19: Additional Connections

    (e.g., MP3 player, external USB storage disk, U disk, USB stick)  Switch on the device.  Connect a USB mass storage device (e.g., MP3 player, U disk, USB stick or USB storage disk) to one of the USB ports of the device. MP20...
  • Page 20: Connecting To A Television

    Scart adapter to the Scart socket of the television. When connection has been established via the audio/video output, files from the device can be played back to the screen of the connec- ted television or other video device. MP20...
  • Page 21 Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI socket on the device as illustrated.  Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI socket of the HD television as illustrated. NOTE ► The HDMI cable is an optional accessory and not supplied as standard. MP20...
  • Page 22: Connecting To A Digital Audio System

    Insert the other connector of the fibre optic cable into your digital- audio system. This enables you to hear high-performance Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG sound. Further information on configuring can be found in the section "Changing audio settings". NOTE ► The fibre optic cable is not supplied as standard. MP20...
  • Page 23: Startup

    NOTE ► Alternatively you can press the POWER button on the remote control to switch the device to standby mode. ► To switch off the device completely, remove the AC adapter from the mains socket. MP20...
  • Page 24: Setting The Menu Language

    You can select the language for displaying menu prompts in the setup menu (Settings). Select your preferred menu language. The selected language is immediately activated. Further information can be found in the section "Setup menu" under "Changing system settings" – "Change menu language". MP20...
  • Page 25: Operating

    Enter button to open the menu containing the corre- sponding setting values (setting options).  Press the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired setting value (setting option).  Press the Enter button to confirm selection and activate the settings. MP20...
  • Page 26: Changing System Settings

    "Opening the setup menu and navigating". The selected menu item with the available character systems ap- pears on the screen.  Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select your preferred alphabet (character system).  Press the Enter button to confirm selection. MP20...
  • Page 27 "Opening the setup menu and navigating". The selected menu item with the available keyboard languages appears on the screen.  Use the ▼▲navigation buttons to select your preferred keyboard language.  Press the Enter button to confirm selection. MP20...
  • Page 28 USB storage device is to be rescanned. Stop scanning Select this option to cancel reading of the con- storage device tents.  Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired settings option.  Press the Enter button to confirm selection and activate the setting. MP20...
  • Page 29: Resume Playback

    The selected menu item appears on the screen.  Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select "Yes" and restore the works settings or "No" to cancel the procedure.  Press the Enter button to confirm selection and to restore the works settings. MP20...
  • Page 30: Changing Audio Settings

    Select this option if the audio signal is to be transmitted according to user-defined settings.  Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired setting value (desired setting option).  Press the Enter button to confirm selection and activate the setting. MP20...
  • Page 31: Digital Output

    You can select the desired option for the digital audio output under the "SPDIF" menu item. The following options are available: LPCM, RAW.  Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired setting value (desired setting option).  Press the Enter button to confirm selection and activate the setting. MP20...
  • Page 32: Changing Video Settings

    "Opening the setup menu and navigating". The selected menu item with the corresponding setting values (set- ting options) appears on the screen. You can adapt the picture format of the outgoing video signal to the connected television under the menu item "Aspect ratio". MP20...
  • Page 33 576p, 720p 50 Hz, 720p 60 Hz, 1080i 50 Hz, 1080i 60 Hz, 1080p 50 Hz, 1080p 60 Hz.  Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired TV stan- dard.  Press the Enter button to confirm selection. MP20...
  • Page 34 Select the submenu "Video" and the menu item "1080p 24 FPS" as described in the section "Opening the setup menu and navigating". The selected menu item appears on the screen.  Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to activate/deactivate this set- ting.  Press the Enter button to confirm selection. MP20...
  • Page 35: Miscellaneous

    "Opening setup menu and naviga- tion".  Use the the ▼▲navigation buttons to select "OK" or "Cancel" to stop updating.  Press the Enter button to confirm selection. NOTE ► An alternative procedure for updating the firmware is described on page 48. MP20...
  • Page 36: File Manager

    ▼▲navigation but- Move the cursor up or down to select tons or ◄►navigati- devices, folders or files. on buttons Enter Open or confirm the selected option. Return to previous menu. RETURN MENU Set display type. EDIT Display edit menu. MP20...
  • Page 37: Setting The Display Type

    Setting the display type  Press the MENU button in the file manager to set the display type. A context menu is displayed.  Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to set the desired display type.  Confirm selection with the Enter button. MP20...
  • Page 38: Editing Files And Folders

    Open or confirm the selected option. Return to previous menu. RETURN ■ STOP Cancel processing. Create new folder. ZOOM IN ►ΙΙ PLAY/PAUSE Add to or remove from file list. SELECT Add to or remove from file list. EDIT Display edit menu. MP20...
  • Page 39  Press the ►ΙΙ PLAY/PAUSE button to start copying.  Press the ■ STOP button to stop copying.  After copying is completed, confirm the messaged displayed with Enter button. MP20...
  • Page 40 Confirm selection with the Enter button.  Enter a file name via the keyboard that is displayed.  Use the ◄►navigation buttons to select "OK" to save the play- list or "CANCEL" to discard. The "m3u" file extension is added to playlists. MP20...
  • Page 41 Confirm selection with the Enter button.  Enter a file name via the keyboard that is displayed.  Use the ◄►navigation buttons to select "OK" to save the playlist or "CANCEL" to discard. The "alb" file extension is added to photo albums. MP20...
  • Page 42: Music Menu

    Wind forward/back. Select the speed by pressing the button repeatedly. ►►Fast Forward Ι◄◄ PREV Playback previous or next title. ►►Ι NEXT REPEAT Repeat settings: 1, all and random. MENU Repeat settings: 1, all and random. ■ STOP Stop playback. MP20...
  • Page 43: Editing Music Files

    Press the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired directory, the desired file folder or the desired photo file.  Press the Enter button to open the selected folder or to play back the selected photo file (display the selected photo on the screen). MP20...
  • Page 44: Editing Photo Files

    Enter button. Displaying photos with background music To display photos with background music, proceed as follows:  Create a photo album containing the desired photos.  Then start music playback (single file or playlist).  Start photo album playback. MP20...
  • Page 45: Film Menu

    file folder or the desired video file.  Press the Enter button to open the selected folder or to play back the selected video file. The selected video film (the selected film) is played back on the screen (in full-screen mode). MP20...
  • Page 46 DivX videos or DVDs with several audio tracks. SUBTITLE Subtitle options. Change the text encryption and size/colour/time delay of subtitles. ■ STOP Stop playback. Current playback is rewound 10 seconds.  INS REPLAY Current playback is fast forwarded 30 seconds.  CM SKIP MP20...
  • Page 47: Dvd Playback

    The name of this folder is displayed in the browser as a playable file. Display options and filter settings  Press the MENU button. A context menu is displayed.  Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired option.  Confirm selection with the Enter button. MP20...
  • Page 48: Upgrading The Firmware

    Then release the ON/OFF button. The firmware is installed. Information on another method of installa- tion can be found under "Changing system settings – Upgrading the system" in the section "Setup menu". NOTE ► New firmware versions can be found at www.hama.com MP20...
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    No picture ted correctly the device and the correct appears on input of the television. the television screen Wrong input signal Switch your television to selected for the the correct AV input. television MP20...
  • Page 50: Frequently Asked Questions

    If the television receives incorrect signals during initialisation or the signals are not stable and flickering occurs on the screen, some televisions regard this situation as no signal, resulting in the display of the blue screen or the screen saver. MP20...
  • Page 51 If certain functions of the device do not work correctly, reset the sys- tem settings to the works settings (see "Changing system settings" in the section "Setup menu"). NOTE ► If you cannot resolve the problem with the steps described abo- ve, please contact customer service. MP20...
  • Page 52: Storage

    Fax +49 (0) 9091 / 502-272 Email: produktberatung@hama.de Notes on EC Declaration of Conformity Hama GmbH & Co. KG declares herewith that this device is in conformity with the fundamental require- ments and the other relevant regulations and stipula- tions of the Low-Voltage Directive 2006/95/EU and of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EU.
  • Page 53: Technical Data

    HD MPEG-2 ■ HD MPEG-4 SP/ASP/AVC (H.264) ■ WMV9 (VC-1) ■ RealNetworks (RM/RMVB) 8/9/10, up to 720p Supported audio formats ■ MP2/3, OGG Vorbis, WMA (DRM and Advanced Profile are not supported), PCM, LPCM, MS-ADPCM, LC-AAC, HE-AAC, COOK, RA-Lossless MP20...
  • Page 54: Supported Subtitle Formats

    Operation approx. 20 W ■ Operating temperature +5°C to +35°C (+36°F to +95°F) ■ Humidity during operation 5% to 80% RH ■ Dimensions (WxHxD) 230 x 64 x 168 mm ■ Net weight (incl. AC adapter) approx. 2.1 kg MP20...
  • Page 55 MP20...
  • Page 56 We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright The according source codes can be obtained from the software, and (2) offer you this license which our website www.hama.com or by contacting our gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/ Support Center which will provide a CD-ROM or modify the software.
  • Page 57 Sourcecodeinformations Whether that is true depends on what the Program Thus, it is not the intent of this section to claim rights does. or contest your rights to work written entirely by you; rather, the intent is to exercise the right to control the 1.
  • Page 58 Sourcecodeinformations If distribution of executable or object code is made If any portion of this section is held invalid or by offering access to copy from a designated unenforceable under any particular circumstance, place, then offering equivalent access to copy the balance of the section is intended to apply and the source code from the same place counts as the section as a whole is intended to apply in other...
  • Page 59 Sourcecodeinformations 10. If you wish to incorporate parts of the Program © Copyright 2008 by Hama GmbH & Co KG. All into other free programs whose distribution Rights Reserved conditions are different, write to the author to ask All changes of the manual content are possible for permission.
  • Page 60 Hinweis zum Umweltschutz: Ab dem Zeitpunkt der Umsetzung der europäischen Richtlinie 2002/96/EG und 2006/66/EG in nationales Recht gilt folgendes: Elektrische und elektronische Altgeräte sowie Batterien dürfen nicht mit dem Hausmüll entsorgt werden. Der Verbraucher ist gesetzlich verpflichtet, elektrische und elektronische Geräte sowie Batterien am Ende ihrer Lebensdauer an den dafür eingerichteten, öffentlichen Sammelstellen oder an die Verkaufsstelle zurückzugeben.
  • Page 61 Wskazówki dotyczące ochrony środowiska: Od czasu wprowadzenia europejskiej dyrektywy 2002/96/EU i 2006/66/EU do prawa narodowego obowiązują następujące ustalenia: Urządzeń elektrycznych, elektronicznych oraz baterii jednorazowych nie należy wyrzucać razem z codziennymi odpadami domowymi! Użytkownik zobowiązany prawnie do odniesienia zepsutych, zniszczonych lub niepotrzebnych urządzeń elektrycznych i elektronicznych do punktu zbiórki lub do sprzedawcy.
  • Page 62 Hama GmbH & Co KG D-86651 Monheim/Germany www.hama.com All listed brands are trademarks of the corresponding companies. Errors and omissions excepted, and subject to technical changes. Our general terms of delivery and payment are applied.

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