AL Tech MG25HDD0528 User Manual
FCC NOTE
:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
CAUSED UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH
MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
Contents
Introduction......................................................................................3
Specifications................................................................................................................3
Precautions.................................................................................................................... 4
System Requirements.................................................................................................. 4
Package Content.......................................................................................................... 4
Product Overview ......................................................................................................... 5
1. Use as External USB HDD........................................................6
1.1 Insert Hard Disk.......................................................................................... 6
1.2 Format Built-in HDD via USB .................................................................. 7
1.2.1 Windows 98SE, ME............................................................................................ 7
1.2.2 Windows 2000.....................................................................................................9
1.2.3 Windows XP ...................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Copy Data via USB .................................................................................. 13
1.3.1 Windows 98SE.................................................................................................. 13
1.3.2 Windows ME...................................................................................................... 14
1.3.3 Windows 2000, XP ........................................................................................... 15
1.3.4 Linux...................................................................................................................16
1.3.5 Mac.....................................................................................................................16
2. Use as Multimedia Player ...........................................................17
2.1 Connect to External AV Device ............................................................ 17
2.1.1 Connect Video Cable ....................................................................................... 17
2.1.2 Connect Audio Cable ....................................................................................... 18
2.1.3 Connect External IR Receiver......................................................................... 18
2.2 Basic Setup ...............................................................................................19
2.2.1 Video Setup.......................................................................................................19
2.2.2 Audio Setup.......................................................................................................21
2.2.3 Other Setup ....................................................................................................... 22
2.2.3.1 TV Type Setup............................................................................................... 22
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2.2.3.2 Jpeg File Preview Setup ...............................................................................22
2.2.3.3 Language Selection Setup............................................................................22
2.2.3.4 Check Firmware Version...............................................................................22
2.3 Basic Screen Menu ..................................................................................23
2.3.1 Media Type Selection .......................................................................................23
2.3.2 File Selection......................................................................................................23
2.4 Play Video Files ........................................................................................24
2.5 Play DVD Files...........................................................................................27
2.6 Play Music Files........................................................................................29
2.7 Play Photo Files........................................................................................31
2.8 Make a Play-List........................................................................................33
2.9 Remote Controls.......................................................................................34
2.10 Others .......................................................................................................35
2.10.1 Music Slide Show............................................................................................35
2.10.2 MP3 Quick Play...............................................................................................35
2.10.3 Change Background Image...........................................................................35
2.10.4 Change OSD Text Color ................................................................................35
2.10.5 Firmware Upgrade ..........................................................................................35
Technical Support........................................................................35
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Introduction
MG-25P Player is 2.5” HDD interface type of MPEG4 player based on USB 2.0 High Speed.
It can be connected to TV in home or a monitor. It is not only an external USB HDD but also the best portable AV
device that displays Music, Movie and photo.
¾ Digital Multimedia Player via Home TV or Car TV
¾ USB 2.0 External Storage via PC(NTFS, FAT32)
¾ Audio - Stereo, Digital Coaxial 5.1ch. Sound
¾ Video - Composite, HD Component 480p, 720p, 1080i
¾ DVD Manager - Playback of DVD File same as Original DVD Title
¾ Easy Firmware Upgrade.
Specifications
Product Name MediaGate MG-25P
Power DC 5V / 2A
Weight 160g (without HDD) approx.
Dimension 80 x 148 x 24 mm approx.
Available OS Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.0 Higher, Linux 2.4 Higher
USB Interface 480Mbps USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 Compatible) / Slave
HDD Type 2.5” IDE HDD
HDD File System NTFS / FAT32
TV Type NTSC / PAL
Movie
Supported Format
Video Output
Audio Output
External IR Support (Optional)
Working Temperature 0˚C ~ 60˚C
Working Humidity 10% ~ 50%
Music MP3, OGG Vorbis, WAV, WMA (except WMA9 pro.lossless)
Photo JPG(JPEG)
MPEG 1, 2, 4 (MPG, MPEG, AVI, M2V, DAT, VOB, IFO etc.)
DivX, XviD (except GMC, Qpel option applied)
COMPOSITE
COMPONENT Y, Pb, Pr (480p, 720p, 1080i Progressive Scan)
STEREO L-R
DIGITAL COAXIAL (DTS Pass-Through Only)
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Precautions
▪ We strongly recommend you to back up the data to another safe media. We are not responsible for data damage or
loss in built-in HDD.
▪ It’s better unplug the power adaptor when you do not use for a long time.
▪ MG-25P does not support the DivX, XviD codec of video files that has GMC, Qpel option.
▪ MG-25P supports only “Pass-Through” for DTS Audio codec.
▪ Don’t power off while a file is playing.
▪ If the length of USB cable is too long, it may not be connected smoothly (Recommend: up to 3 meters)
▪ If you have USB 1.1 Host Adapter, MG-25P is working at USB1.1 speed.
▪ On less than 6GB HDD, data damage or loss may be caused. We recommend you to use more than 6GB HDD.
▪ [Very Important] : If unformatted HDD is insert into MG-25P, a PC can not detect the HDD. Make sure that the HDD
is formatted.
▪ Be careful of dropping or impact or shock. If a HDD is damaged by dropping, impacting, shocking, then contact
manufacturer or the seller.
▪ We recommend you to use the all supplied cables or accessories that are customized for the best performance of
MG-25P. Using other cables or accessories may not support the best performance.
▪ [Very Important] : Be away from water, heavy moisture. If MG-25P has a liquid, unplug from a PC or Power right
away. If you use MG-25P under this condition, the HDD may be fired or you may have electric shock.
▪ Don’t touch MG-25P by wet hands. It may cause electric shock.
▪ Be away from heat, a direct ray of light.
▪ Be away from devices that transmit strong magnetic signal. It may cause data damage or loss on HDD.
▪ Don’t disassemble as the user’s own accord. It may cause MG-25P damaged or loose the data.
System Requirements
▪ Interface : 480Mbps USB 2.0 High-Speed (USB 1.1 compatible)
▪ Power Supply : USB Bus Power or DC Power
▪ Available OS : Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, MAC 9.0 higher, Linux 2.4 higher
▪ Available System : Desktop / Laptop PC that has USB port(s)
Package Content
Primary Package
▪ MG-25P ▪ Remote Control & Battery ▪ USB Cable, AV Cable( Composite + Stereo L-R),
▪ Component Video Cable ▪ Coaxial Audio Cable ▪ Power Adapter ▪ Windows 98 Driver CD ▪ User Manual
Optional Package
▪ External Remote Control IR Receiver ▪ Cigar Jack Lighter
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Product Overview
① Power Power LED
Front
View
Back
View
② HDD HDD LED
③ IR IR LED
④ IR Receiving Area IR receiving area for remote signals
① USB Connect USB cable
② 5V Connect power Cable
③ IR/5.1 Connect coaxial cable for 5.1 ch. digital audio output
④ SD/HD Connect component Y, Pb, Pr cable for video output
⑤ AV Connect AV cable for composite video and(or) Stereo audio output
- Front View -
④ IR Receiving Area③ IR ① Power
② HDD
- Back View -
① USB
④ SD/HD② 5V
③ IR/5.1 ⑤ AV
(or Connect external remote control IR receiver)
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1. Use as External USB HDD
1.1 Insert Hard Disk
9 Use 2.5” IDE Hard Disk for Laptop(or Notebook) PC.
9 Hard Disk should be “Master”. However, if the Hard Disk supports “Single” mode, you need to try to set
“Single “mode.
① Grip the hasp and pull back
the front panel, and then open
the top cover.
④ Screw HDD on PCB by using
the supplied screws.
② Pull the PCB out. ③ Grip HDD and insert it into
the pins of PCB (be sure to
match the 44 pins)
⑤ Insert the PCB into the case,
and then close the top cover
and front panel.
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1.2 Format Built-in HDD via USB
If the built-in HDD is not formatted, PC can not detect the hard disk drive. If so, format the hard disk first referring to the
following guide. * If the hard disk drive is already formatted, see “1.3 Copy Data via USB”.
1.2.1 Windows 98SE, ME
1) Install Windows 98 Driver. Find the driver at
Windows 98 CD→MediaGate MG-25P→English→
Windows 98 Driver Directory. After finishing
installation, Connect MG-25P to PC via USB cable.
(If not detected, plug power cable of MG-25P)
2) Select [Start→Program→Accessories→MS-
DOS Prompt] on Windows.
3) Type “fdisk” command at Command Prompt
window and press [Enter].
4) Type the “Y” at the “Do you wish to enable large
disk support (Y/N)” and press [Enter].
5) Select “5. Change current fixed disk drive” and
press [Enter].
6) Type the last Disk number in 0% usage.
7) Select “1. Create DOS partition or Logical DOS
Drive” and press [Enter].
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8) Select “ 1. Create Primary DOS Partition ” and
press [Enter].
9) Wait until finishing verifying the drive integrity.
10) After finishing drive integrity verification, type “Y”
at “Do you wish to use the maximum available size for
a Primary DOS Partition (Y/N)”.
11) Type the capacity or % which you want to use and
press [Enter].
12) Drive integrity verification will start again. After
finishing that, press [ESC] key when the “Primary DOS
Partition created, drive letters changed or added”
message displays.
13) Press [ESC] key again. “ Shut down Windows
before restarting” message will be displayed. Press
[ESC] key finally for exiting FDISK.
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14) Type “ exit ” command at “ C:\WINDOWS> ” and
press [Enter] for returning to windows screen.
15) Unplug the MG-25P and plug again. New volume
will be appeared at [My Computer]. Click mouse right
button at the new volume and select [Format].
1.2.2 Windows 2000 1.2.2 Windows 2000
1) Connect MG-25P to PC via USB cable.
(If not detected, plug power cable of MG-25P)
2) Select [Start → Settings → Control Panel →
Administrative Tools → Computer Management
→ Disk Management] on Windows.
3) If the [Disk Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard] is
started, click Next to progress for finishing the wizard.
If this wizard not started, right click the left area of
unallocated drive at no. 4 figure, and start the wizard.
4) After finishing the [Disk Signature and Upgrade
Disk Wizard], Right-click the Unallocated Drive. And
then, click [Create Partition].
Right Click for
starting Disk
Wizard.
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5) Click [Next] at the Create Partition Wizard
Windows.
6) Check [Primary Partition] and click [Next].
7) Type number that you want to use and click [Next].
8) Assign a drive letter and click [Next].
9) Choose FAT32 or NTFS at File system to use and
click [Next].
9 FAT 32 system is available on windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP, but NTFS system is available on
windows 2000/XP only.
9 If you choose FAT32 system on Windows 2000/XP,
one drive letter’s maximum size will be limited to 32GB. If
you want to use one drive letter of 32GB more, you have
to format on windows 98SE/ME.
9 If you want to create two or more partition with one
disk drive, it will be recommended “Primary Partition”
10) After finishing Wizard setup, formatting will be
progressed automatically.
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