User Manual
V1.0
CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................... |
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Features ................................................................................................ |
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System Requirements ............................................................................. |
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About the Remote Control................................................. |
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Parts and Functions .......................................................... |
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Quick Start....................................................................... |
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Using the AV Playback Function......................................... |
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Connecting to AV Equipments ................................................................. |
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Detail View............................................................................................. |
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Thumbnail View and Slideshow ............................................................. |
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Setup Menu.................................................................... |
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Function Setup ..................................................................................... |
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PC Operation.................................................................. |
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Introduction ......................................................................................... |
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Software Installation............................................................................. |
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Connecting to PC.................................................................................. |
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Disconnecting from PC.......................................................................... |
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About the File System of Hard Disk Drive ............................................... |
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Media Files for Playback........................................................................ |
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Using the Utility Programs..................................................................... |
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About the Partitioning of the Hard Disk Drive ......................................... |
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Appendix........................................................................ |
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Specifications ....................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting ................................................................................... |
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Error Code ........................................................................................... |
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Copyright ............................................................................................. |
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Introduction
Introduction
Features
The Mobile Video HDD is specially designed as a dual-use stand-alone media player. When attached to a PC, it operates as a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (and eSATA for dual connection model) Serial ATA external hard disk drive, with a large capacity of data storage. When attached to an AV device, the Mobile Video HDD lets you browse and play back your entire media library directly to your TV or Home Theater!
The Mobile Video HDD can play back DVD Folder, VCD, MPEG1, MPEG2, DivX/Xvid(AVI) movie files, MP3 music files, JPEG photo and graphic files.
The Mobile Video HDD supports both NTFS and FAT32 file system.
Supports both NTSC and PAL TV systems.
Supports component video output up-scaling to 720p:
The Mobile Video HDD is equipped with component video jacks (Y/Pb/Pr jacks) which provide you with high quality output for your home theater High Definition flat panel display.
Supports digital audio output:
The Mobile Video HDD is equipped with a COAXIAL RCA jack for outputting digital audio signal to a receiver. It will provide you with uncompromised lossless Hi-Fi audio experience. (Cable not provided.)
This unit is not for in-car entertainment use. Unstable power or vibration may damage the unit.
Do not use an AC adapter other than the one came along with the retail package; Any damage caused by unauthorized adapters will avoid warranty.
TV screen does not display normally:
Press and hold then press MENU repeatedly until the screen displays correctly.
System Requirements
Desktop or Notebook PC with USB 2.0 port for USB 2.0 connection
Desktop or Notebook PC with eSATA port for eSATA connection (for dual connection model only)
Operating systems: Windows Vista / XP / 2000 / Me / 98SE Storage medium: A SATA hard disk drive
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About the Remote Control
About the Remote Control
How to Take and Store the Remote Control
This device is designed with a remote control storage compartment at the bottom. You can store the remote control in the compartment to avoid misplacing.
Take out the Remote Control
n: Push the bottom of remote forward. o: The remote will be released from the
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Store the Remote Control
p: With the buttons facing up, insert the top of remote and push it forward.
q: Push the bottom of remote to fix it.
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By offering the Part Number of the Remote Control, you can purchase a new one from our dealer if it is missing. The Part Number of the Remote Control: 7900035-51
Using the Remote for the First Time
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shown alongside. Pull out the tab to enable the battery |
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power of the remote. |
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Changing the Battery of Remote |
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1.Turn the remote control on its back, and then press the tab on the left side with fingernailn. Hold and pull at the indentationo to take out the battery unit.
2.The battery model of this remote is [CR2025]. Refer to the illustration below to insert the battery accurately with the positive side facing up – see illustration below.
3.Place the new battery and make sure it is inserted and seated securely.
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About the Remote Control
Buttons
○1 STANDBY:
○2 SETUP:
○3 TITLE:
○4 MENU:
○5 / :
○6 / :
○7 AUDIO:
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○9 ANGLE:
○10 SUBTITLE:
○11 PLAY:
○12 DISPLAY:
○13 SEARCH:
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○16 AÆB:
○17 REPEAT:
○18 ZOOM:
○19 SLOW:
○20 0~9:
○21 VOL+:
○22 VOL-:
Activate from Standby mode / Go back to Standby mode.
Enter SETUP MENU
Open DVD title menu
Switch to Thumbnail View mode / Open DVD main menu
Play the previous / next file in sequence
Fast rewind / Fast forward
Switch audio channels
Cursor keys
Switch DVD angles / Rotate JPG image
Switch DVD / DivX subtitles
Play the current selected file / folder.
Display file properties / played time
Search by Title / Time
Stop current playback
Pause current playback
Repeat from A to B
Change the play mode
Enlarge image
Slow motion playback
Number pad
Volume up
Volume down
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Parts and Functions
Parts and Functions
c Power and access |
Lights up: The power is on. |
indicator (Blue) : |
Blinking: Booting up/ Accessing the data through PC connection. |
dRemote indicator Blinks 1 time: Received the remote signal.
(orange) : Blinks 3 times: Cannot initiate media player function. Please
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e Remote receiver : |
When using the remote, point the remote towards here. |
f Power switch : |
Press this button to turn on this device. Press this button for |
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g USB 2.0 connector : |
When using USB 2.0 connection, connect the cable here. |
heSATA connector (dual When using eSATA connection, connect the cable here. interface model only) :
iComposite audio/video Outputs composite video and audio signals with a special cable output connector : provided. The colors of the jacks are yellow, red and white.
jComponent video Outputs component video signals with a special cable provided. output connector : The colors of the jacks are green, blue and red.
k Power connector : |
Connect to the AC adapter. |
•Coaxial digital audio Outputs digital audio signal. Connect this jack to a receiver with connector: a RCA cable. (cable not provided)
SCART video output Outputs video/audio signal for European AV equipments connector: equipped with this connector. (cable not provided)
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Read Before Use
1.Do not operate electronics with wet hands.
2.Do not operate this device in a bathroom.
3.Do not bend cables in a sharp angle.
4.Keep this device unreachable from children.
5.Keep this device and its accessories away from heat sources.
How do I use this Mobile Video HDD
Copy media files from your computer to this unit, and then connect it to your TV or Home Theater. The User Interface is somewhat intuitive like a Browser. Try starting with and PLAY buttons.
How to copy media files into it?
1.Make sure that this Mobile Video HDD had been correctly formatted.
2.Plug the USB cable and the adaptor.
3.Press the Power Switch to turn it on.
4.Copy files just like using a USB external HDD. You can do it with Windows Explorer or Mac OS Finder. (No additional software needed!)
How to play media files on my TV?
1.Connect it to your TV with cables provided.
2.Plug the AC adaptor into the Power Connector and press the Power Switch to turn it on.
3.Press the (STANDBY) button on the remote to activate the unit.
4.Browse with and PLAY buttons
What if my TV screen displays unstable image?
Hold the button on the remote and then press the MENU button repeatedly until the image goes steady.
How to configure settings?
Press the SETUP button.
What if I have more questions to ask?
Go to the “Troubleshooting” chapter, and read detailed descriptions in this manual.
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Using the AV Playback Function
Using the AV Playback Function
Connecting to AV Equipments
Using Composite Audio/Video Output
The composite video is the most popular audio/video output format. Most TV sets and AV amplifiers (receivers) support this type of connection. Yellow: Video signal; White: Left audio channel; Red: Right audio channel.
White
Yellow Red
Using Component Video Output (Y/Pb/Pr)
If your TV supports Component Video input (Y/Pb/Pr), you can connect it for better video quality. You will have to connect the analog or digital audio cable for audio output. You can also configure display ratio, progressive scan, and the 720p up-scaling output in SETUP MENU > VIDEO SETUP . Please refer to the illustration below for connecting instruction.
Note: Some TV sets are equipped with separate composite and component audio inputs. Be sure that you have connected the correct one.
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Using SCART Video Output
If your TV is equipped with SCART input, connect this connector to output the audio/video signal. (SCART cable not provided)
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Using Coaxial Output Digital Audio
To output the digital audio signal, connect this connector to an AV amplifier (receiver) which equips a digital audio decoder. You will also get multi-channel sound effect if the audio source carries it.
Power Connection
1.Connect the DC jack of the AC adapter to the connector marked “DC IN”, plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
2.Press the Power switch and then the blue LED will light up with low luminance, entering a mode called “Standby mode.” You can press (STANDBY) button on the remote to activate the unit for playback. Pressing the (STANDBY) button again will switch to the standby mode.
Activated:
LED lights up with high luminance
Standby:
LED lights up with low luminance
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Using the AV Playback Function
Activating the Mobile Video HDD for AV Playback
1.Turn on your TV and AV amplifier (receiver), and switch to the correct input channel.
2.Press the Power switch to turn on the unit, and then press (STANDBY) button on the remote control to activate it. The activation takes about 5-7 seconds, and the LED will blink brightly at the same time.
3.After the LED stops blinking and turns steadily bright, you can use the remote to operate this unit for playback.
4.After playback, press (STANDBY) again to switch back to the standby mode.
5.If you want to move the Mobile Video HDD, turn off this unit by pressing the Power switch until the orange LED is turned on, and then it will be safe to remove all connections after both LEDs are off.
y When using the remote, point the remote towards this unit’s Remote receiver.
yDuring the remote operation, the inhibit icon will appear on the screen when you pressed a button with non-available operation.
yIf the setting of the video output is incorrect, the TV screen will not display normally.
Switch to correct setting by pressing and holding and then press MENU.
Detail View
After activating this unit, all folders and media files will appear on the screen as the figure shown below. This mode is called “Detail View”.
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Item information
The top level of the disk is called the “ROOT” folder. While there are some operations reserved at the ROOT level only, it is recommended to categorize your files in folders rather than to save all of them underneath the root folder.
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Using the AV Playback Function
Operations of “Detail View”
Browsing folders and media files for playback
Selection
Playback
yPress button to select an item, or for previous or next page. The highlighted area indicates the selected item.
yYou can press 0~9 buttons to select the number of the target file. If the selected file is recognizable, the unit will start playback.
yYou CANNOT perform selection by pressing 0~9 button under the “ROOT” folder. It is only reserved for private folder password purpose.
yPress the PLAY button on a selected folder to play all media files inside that folder, or to play a single file if only one file is selected.
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yIf a folder contains no recognizable media file, pressing the PLAY button will open that folder.
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Using the AV Playback Function
Icon Descriptions
: A folder
: The parental folder
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The IFO file of a DVD movie. To play back the entire DVD movie with DVD menu, this is the file to play.
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A MPEG1 (VCD) file. The filename extension can be dat, mpg, mpe, or mpeg.
: A DivX /Xvid movie file. The filename extension can be avi, divx, or xvid.
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A DivX /Xvid subtitle file. The filename extension can be srt, sub/idx, ssa, ass, psb, sub, or smi.
: A MPEG2 file. The filename extension can be mpg, vob, or m2p. : A MP3 music file. The filename extension is mp3.
: A WAV music file. The filename extension is wav.
: A JPEG graphic file. The filename extension can be jpg, jpe or jpeg. : A Playlist.
: A file with problem for playback.
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Using the AV Playback Function
Private Folder
“Private folder” function allows users to keep their private files secret. Users may install the Utility program (in the Utility CD) on their PC to setup this function. The Main Locked Folder will be invisible on screen until the correct password is entered.
Input Password
Displaying Locked Folders
1.In “Detail View” mode, press the TITLE button to go back to the “ROOT” folder.
2.Use 0~9 buttons to enter the 4 digit password. (The icon will appear on the screen each time you press those buttons.)
3.If the password you have entered is correct, the hidden Main Locked Folder will display immediately, with default name Private Folders. The folder name is designated by the Private Folder Manager utility. You can set it up with a new name.
Hiding Locked Folders
1.In “Detail View” mode, press the TITLE button to go back to the “ROOT” folder.
2.Use 0~9 buttons to enter 4 digits other than the correct password.
3.If the password is incorrect, the Main Locked Folder will disappear immediately.
4.You can also press button to go back to standby mode. The Main Locked Folder will automatically be set hidden when this unit is activated next time.
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