ARCTIC MC101 User Manual
MC101Series
User Manual
For further information, please visit mc101series.arctic.ac
Safety Instructions
Your MC101 is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment.
However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions.
Setting up your system
1. Do not use this product
near water or a heat
source such as a radiator.
2. Do not block the air vents
to this product or impede
the airflow in anyway.
3. Do not use or expose this
product around magnetic
fields as magnetic
interference may affect the
performance of the
product.
Care during use
1. Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.
2. When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows. Always unplug all power, modem, and
network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system.
3. If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord:
• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the system.
• The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions.
• The system was dropped or the chassis is damaged.
• The system performance changes.
Warranty
This ARCTIC product includes a 2-year limited warranty. For further information, please consult warranty.arctic.ac
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Table of Content
Chapter 1 Introducing the MC101
1.1 Package Contents…………………………………………………………………………….. 4
1.2 Front, Side and Rear View…………………………………………………………………… 5
Chapter 2 Connecting the MC101
2.1 Connecting USB 3.0 / 2.0 Devices…………………………………………………………. 6
2.2 Connecting the Video Display……………………………………………………………….. 6
2.3 Connecting the Network……………………………………………………………………… 6
2.4 Connecting the Speakers……………………………………………………………………. 7
2.5 Connecting the Power Cord…………………………………………………………………. 7
Chapter 3 Using the MC101
3.1 Enable Full Screen………………………………………………………………………….... 8
3.2 Play Movie Files …....…....………………………………………………………………….... 13
3.3 Play Blu-ray Disc in WMC ……………………………………………………………………. 16
3.4 Play Music Files………………………………………………………………………………. 18
3.4.1 WMC……………………………………………………………………………………. 18
3.4.2 WMP……………………………………………………………………………………. 18
3.5 Create Playlist…………………………………………………………………………………. 20
3.5.1 WMC……………………………………………………………………………………. 20
3.5.2 WMP……………………………………………………………………………………. 23
3.6 Add Radio Station…………………………………………………………………………….. 24
3.6.1 WMC……………………………………………………………………………………. 24
3.6.2 WMP……………………………………………………………………………………. 25
3.7 Install Internet TV in WMC…………………………………………………………………… 27
3.8 Scan TV Signal (TV tuner required)………………………………………………………… 34
3.9 Migrate iTunes Library from another Computer…………………………………………… 36
(users must first have iTunes installed on their system)
Chapter 4 Upgrade and Recovery
4.1 Change Memory Module…………………………………………………………………….. 37
4.2 Recovery Using the Recovery in Control Panel…………………………………………… 42
4.3 Recovery Using the Advanced Boot Options……………………………………………… 46
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Chapter 1
Introducing the MC101
MC101 x 1
TV Antenna x 1
AC Power Cable x 1
AC Power Adapter x 1
HDMI Cable x 1
Quick Start Guide x 1
1.1 Packaging Contents
1.2 Front, Side and Rear View
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Introducing the MC101
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Chapter 2
Connecting the MC101
Projector
Amplifier
LCD/LED
Monitor
HDMI Cable
Wired Network
Cable / DSL
Modem
Internet
Ethernet port
HDD Enclosure
Smartphon
Fax / Scanner
USB Hub
Keyboard
USB
flash drive
Webcam
Mouse
Gamepad
Bluetooth
USB Dongle
Wireless
Router
Cable / DSL
Modem
Internet
Wireless
Network
Router
2.1 Connecting USB 3.0 / 2.0 Devices
*USB 3.0 devices will not achieve full speed if plugged in the rear panel USB 2.0 ports.
2.2 Connecting the Video Display
2.3 Connecting the Network
Wireless Connection
Wired Connection
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Audio output
jack
HDMI port
TV / Monitor
2.1 System
Optical Out
(SPDIF)
HDMI port
TV / Monitor
5.1 /7.1
System
HDMI port
Amplifier
TV / Monitor
HDMI cable
HDMI cable
DC power jack
Power cable
2.4 Connecting the Speakers
Analog connection - 2.0 and 2.1 systems
Digital connection (Optical) - 5.1 and 7.1 systems
Amplifier connection (HDMI)
Note : your amplifier need to be HDMI pass-through
2.5 Connecting the Power Cord
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Chapter 3
Using the MC101
3.1 Enable Full Screen
In some case, when you connect the video display through HDMI cable, the displayed image does not fill up the full
screen. This can be adjusted with the following steps:
1. Right click on the desktop and select “AMD VISION Engine Control Center” or select it from “Start Menu”.
2. Select “Desktops and Displays”.
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3. Select “My Digital Flat-Panels”.
4. Select “Properties (Digital Flat-Panel)”.
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5. Tick “Enable GPU scaling” and select “Apply”.
6. If the PC does not change to full screen after enabled the GPU scaling. Go to the tap above labelled “My digital
Flat-Panels”.
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7. Go to the “Scaling Options (Digital Flat-Panel)”
8. Under the scan option, adjust the scale from15% to 0% until full screen is achieved.
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9. Click “Apply” to activate the full screen or “Discard” to go back to the last screen size
Note: In some cases, the image on the screen will still appear a bit blur when you reach the
full screen display. This is due to a pixel ratio discrepancy with the TV. You then need to pull
the overscan slider to 0% then refer to the TV manual to adjust the display area.
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Video file types (format)
File name extensions
Windows Media file
.wm and .asf
Windows Media Video file
.wmv
Windows video file
.avi
Microsoft Recorded TV Show file
.dvr-ms
Movie file
.mpeg, .mpg, .mpe, .m1v, .mp2 and .mpv2
etc.
3.2 Play Movie Files
Codec pack has been pre-installed on your system which allows your MC101 to playback various video formats
generally not supported by the operating system itself.
Note: You can extend the capabilities by installing additional codecs to play other file formats if needed.
Add the media (movie) file into the library:
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