AL Tech Portable MPEG Player User Manual

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

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

Introduction

Portable Mpeg4 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 Portable Mpeg4 Plyaer

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)

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. ▪ The Mpeg4 Player does not support the DivX, XviD codec of video files that has GMC, Qpel option. ▪ The Mpeg4 Player 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, Mpeg4 Player is working at USB1.1 speed. Mpeg4 Player ▪ 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 Mpeg4 Player, 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

Mpeg4 Player. Using other cables or accessories may not support the best performance. ▪ [Very Important] : Be away from water, heavy moisture. If Mpeg4 Player has a liquid, unplug from a PC or Power

right away. If you use Mpeg4 Player under this condition, the HDD may be fired or you may have electric shock.

▪ Don’t touch Mpeg4 Player 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 Mpeg4 Player 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

▪ Mpeg4 Player ▪ 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

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)

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.

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→Windows 98 Driver Directory.

After finishing installation, Connect Mpeg4 Player to

PC via USB cable. (If not detected, plug power

cable of Mpeg4 Player)

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].

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.

14) Type “ exit ” command at “ C:\WINDOWS> ” and

press [Enter] for returning to windows screen.

15) Unplug the Mpeg4 Player 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 Mpeg4 Player to PC via USB cable.

(If not detected, plug power cable of Mpeg4 Player)

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.

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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