chiliGREEN HMC-3903 User Manual
Home Multimedia Center
HMC-3903
User‟s Manual
(Version 1.0.7)
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Preface ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Packing List ................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Caution ........................................................................................................................ 6
1.4 Connection .................................................................................................................. 8
1.5 First Time Usage ....................................................................................................... 13
2. About the Player ................................................................................................................ 15
2.1 Remote Control ......................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 20
2.3 Upper Panel .............................................................................................................. 21
2.4 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................ 22
3. Getting Started ................................................................................................................... 23
3.1 Selecting Video In ..................................................................................................... 23
3.2 Selecting Playback .................................................................................................... 23
3.3 Selecting Browser ..................................................................................................... 23
3.4 Selecting Setup ......................................................................................................... 24
3.5 Selecting Playlist ....................................................................................................... 24
4. The Title List Menu for Recorded Videos ........................................................................ 25
4.1 Title List Menu ........................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Playing Back Titles .................................................................................................... 26
4.3 Deleting Titles ........................................................................................................... 26
4.4 Renaming Titles ........................................................................................................ 26
4.5 Sorting Files .............................................................................................................. 27
4.6 Title Edit Menu .......................................................................................................... 28
4.7 Tools .......................................................................................................................... 31
4.8 Saving Your Recorded Titles ..................................................................................... 31
5. Timer Record Menu ........................................................................................................... 32
5.1 Create a New Schedule ............................................................................................ 32
5.2 Editing Schedule ....................................................................................................... 33
5.3 Deleting Schedules ................................................................................................... 33
5.4 Viewing Schedule Status .......................................................................................... 34
5.5 Viewing Recording History ........................................................................................ 34
6. Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................ 35
6.1 Changing Language Settings ................................................................................... 35
6.2 Changing Audio Settings........................................................................................... 36
6.3 Changing Video Settings .......................................................................................... 37
6.4 Changing Record Settings ........................................................................................ 39
6.5 Changing Network Settings ...................................................................................... 41
6.6 Changing System Settings........................................................................................ 43
6.7 Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................... 44
7. Browser Menu .................................................................................................................... 45
7.1 Browsing Music ......................................................................................................... 45
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7.2 Browsing Photos ....................................................................................................... 46
7.3 Browsing Movies ....................................................................................................... 47
7.4 Browsing via Network ............................................................................................... 47
8. Playlist Menu ...................................................................................................................... 51
9. File Copy Menu .................................................................................................................. 51
10. NAS Function ................................................................................................................... 54
11. Firmware Installation and Upgrade ................................................................................ 55
11.1 Firmware Installation ............................................................................................... 55
11.2 Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................. 56
12. Appendixes....................................................................................................................... 58
12.1 Specifications .......................................................................................................... 58
12.2 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................... 59
12.3 Copyrights and Trademarks .................................................................................... 62
12.4 Warranty .................................................................................................................. 62
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1. Introduction
1.1 Preface
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for purchasing this brand-new Home Multimedia Center with stronger
function support. In the digital era, this product is quite suitable to be a home entertainment
partner. With her outstanding designed features, you can enjoy movie and music, view photos
of precious moments, and record your favorite TV or movie programs to make up for your
regret of not being able to enjoy them in time. The editing function provides you with an easy
way to save the essential part. She can also backup the data in digital camera without PC. It‟s
a good choice to use this product as a portable storage device for its built-in HDD and
high-speed USB 2.0.
This player has main functions as follows:
Movie Playback – supports DAT (VCD), VOB (DVD), IFO (DVD), MPG (MPEG-2/1), AVI
(MPEG-4 ASP: XviD), and MPEG2 TS files; resolution up to 1080i;
Video Recording – supports one button recording and schedule recording in MPG format, can
easily record programs from TV, DVD player and DV, and save as MPEG-2 (.mpg) format; also
can edit the recorded titles;
Music Playback – supports MP3, OGG, and WMA * files,
supports one button playlist music playback;
Photo Playback – supports digital camera JPEG, and BMP files;
Card copy – supports memory cards: SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro,
supports one button memory card copy to internal HDD;
Data Storage – works as a portable hard disk using USB 2.0 port.
Network Function – Ethernet & WLAN streaming playback and NAS function (Wireless
function supported by the optional Wireless LAN USB Adapter).
We hope that this product will bring you a lot of enjoyment. We are committed to apply
multimedia technology to work, entertainment, family, daily life, car and everywhere in the
world. Welcome to be with us. Thank you again for choosing our Home Multimedia Center.
* Notice: WMA Pro & Advanced Profile and WMA with DRM are not supported
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1.2 Packing List
Part
Quantity
Player
1
Cradle
1
A/V cable
1
Y/Pb/Pr cable
1
USB cable
1
Remote Control
1
Remote Control Battery
2
AC adaptor
1
AC adaptor cable
1
User Manual
1
Quick Start Guide
1
Driver CD
1
Hard Disk Installation Guide
1
Wireless LAN USB Adapter
1 (optional)
Note:
The actual contents in the package might be different from the packing list in this manual.
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1.3 Caution
This player‟s design and manufacture has fully aware about safety. In order to safely and
effectively use this player, please read the following before usage.
1.3.1 Usage cautions
User should not modify this player. If commercial hard disk is being used, the environmental
temperature should be within +5℃ ~ +35℃.
1.3.2 Power
The player‟s power voltage: DC 12V.
When using this player, please connect the supplied AC adapter or AC adapter cable to the
player‟s power jack. When placing the adapter cable, make sure they won‟t get damage or
pressure. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the adapter first before cleaning it. Never
connect the adapter to the player in humid or dusty area. Do not replace the adapter or cable‟s
wire or connector.
1.3.3 Radio interference/compatibility
- If not properly shielded or fully radio compatibility supported, almost all electronic device will
get radio interference. Under some conditions, your player might get interference.
- The design of this player has followed the FCC/CE standard, and has followed the following
rules:
(1) This player may not cause harmful interference;
(2) This player could accept some interference received including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
1.3.4 Repair
If the player has any problem, you should bring it to appointed repair center and let specialist to
do the repair, never repair the player yourself, you might damage the player or endanger
yourself or your data.
1.3.5 Disposing of the player
When you dispose of the player, be sure to dispose it appropriately. Some countries may
regulate disposal of electrical device, please consult with your local authority.
1.3.6 Hard disk cautions
The player uses an internal hard disk for data storage, in normal case, format or repair is not
required.
You should carefully read the < Frequently Asked Questions > chapter, and check our website
for latest information before formatting the hard disk. Only in our company suggested condition
should you format the hard disk.
- Physical impact may create bad sector in the hard disk, you can use CHKDSK to fix the
problem.
- All data store in the player may be lost due to physical impact, electrical shock, power lost,
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HDD format etc. Please backup your data.
- It is suggested to do defragment after a long period of usage.
- Regularly backup the data in the hard disk so that it can be recovered in the event of data
corruption or loss. Our company takes no responsibility on loss of data stored on the hard disk.
1.3.7 Others
When using this player, please do not let the player come into contact with water or other liquid,
if water is accidentally spill on the player, please use a dry cloth to absorb the spillage.
Electronic products are vulnerable, when using please avoid shaking or hitting the player, and
do not press the buttons too hard.
Do not let the player come into contact with water or other liquid.
Do not disassemble the player, repair the player or change the design of the player, any
damage done will not be included in the repair policy.
Do not press the buttons of the player too hard.
Avoid hitting the player with hard object, avoid shaking the player, and stay away from
magnetic fields.
During electrostatic discharge and the strong electromagnetic field, the product will
malfunction, then unplug the power cable and the product will return to normal
performance next time it is powered on.
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1.4 Connection
1.4.1 Connect to Computer
(1) Make sure the player is powered on;
(2) Plug in the mini connector of the USB cable to this player‟s USB DEVICE port;
(3) Plug in the big connector of the USB cable to Computer.
14.2 USB mass storage device (like USB Pen Drive, MP3, USB HDD etc.) Connection
(1) Make sure the player is powered on;
(2) Plug in the USB Pen Drive or USB HDD etc. to one of the USB HOST ports of this player.
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1.4.3 Memory card connection
Memory card can be used by inserting to the card slot
(1) Follow the picture to insert the memory card to the card slot properly;
(2) Insert the card by following the arrow pointer in the picture.
After properly inserted, you can press the copy button to copy all the contents in the memory
card to the current partition.
1.4.4 A/V connection
1. A/V IN
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the player‟s A/V IN jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the A/V OUT jack of the TV/IPTV
Set-Top Box (STB).
In this way, you can record TV programs from the TV/IPTV Set-Top Box.
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2. A/V OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the player‟s A/V OUT jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the TV‟s A/V IN jack.
In this way, you can enjoy the content in the player on TV or other display devices.
3. Y/Pb/Pr OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the player‟s Y/Pb/Pr jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the TV‟s Y/Pb/Pr jack.
Audio Connection while using Y/Pb/Pr Video out:
First method: use the audio output from the A/V OUT jack;
Second method: use the audio output from the S/PDIF Optical jack.
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In this way, you can also enjoy videos, music, and photos in the player on TV.
1.4.5 Digital Audio Device connection
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the Toslink connector on your optical fiber to the player‟s
S/PDIF Optical jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the other connector on your optical fiber to the digital audio
device.
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1.4.6 Power connection
(1) Follow the picture and connect the AC adaptor to the player‟s DC IN jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the AC adaptor to the power outlet.
1.4.7 Network connection
Before the following steps, you need to find a network cable (Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6) for LAN
connection.
(1) Connect one of the crystal plugs on the cable to the player‟s RJ45 socket;
(2) Connect the other crystal plug on the cable to a RJ45 LAN port on your router, switch, or
hub devices.
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1.5 First Time Usage
1.5.1 Firmware Installation
For users who bought the player without HDD inside, and want to install the SATA HDD by
himself, please see ‟11.1 Firmware Installation‟ for details.
1.5.2 Remote Control
First time usage of Remote control
Install the battery before using the remote control, installation steps are as the picture shows:
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1.5.3 Power on/off, language control
1. Power on
After connect to power, press the POWER button to turn on the player; after the player is on,
the button on the front panel will light in Blue color, wait for couple of seconds to enter the
system and the OK indicator will turn off.
2. Power off
In playback and other interface, press the POWER button to turn off the player, when power off
the player will prompt you that the system is being shut down. After the system is shut down,
the light of the buttons on the front panel will turn off and the OK indicator will turn on.
3. Language control
The system language of this player can be set to English or other languages. In setup interface,
the selected language will take effect immediately.
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2. About the Player
1. POWER
2. DISPLAY
3. MENU
4. MUSIC
5. TV SYSTEM
6. BROWSER
7. GUIDE
8. ENTER
9. Numeric buttons
10. TIME SHIFT
11. REC
12. PLAY
13. TIMER
14. PAUSE/STEP
15. REC LIST
16. INS REPLAY
17. A-B
18. SUBTITLE
19. F1
20. SOURCE
21. AUDIO
22. FF
23. REPEAT
24. FR
25. CM SKIP
26. NEXT
27. SLOW
28. PREV
29. STOP
30. GOTO
31. Navigation buttons
32. RETURN
33. VOL+
34. VOL-
35. ZOOM
36. COPY
37. MUTE
38. SETUP
2.1 Remote Control
All procedures in this manual can be carried out using the remote control buttons. Certain
functions can also be carried out using the front panel.
See the following for details on each button and its function:
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No.
Button
Function
1 POWER button:
Press to power on/off.
2 DISPLAY button:
Press to display current status.
Press during playback and an onscreen display
appears, showing track number and time
elapsed/remaining.
Press during recording and an onscreen display
appears, showing the recording quality setting and
time elapsed.
Press during live TV and an onscreen display
appears, showing the current channel number and
time.
3 MENU button:
Press during music playback and an onscreen tools menu
appears which enables to add the current music to playlist.
4
MUSIC button:
When the machine is not playing, recording or connected
with PC by a USB cable, press the button to start playback
music in the first nonempty playlist . Press the button again
to switch to the next playlist and playback music.
5 TV SYSTEM button:
Press to switch between NTSC, PAL, 480P, 576P, 720P,
and 1080i.
6 BROWSER button:
Press to browse music, photo, and movie files on HDD,
USB, CARD, and NET.
7 GUIDE button:
Press to view the Guide menu. See „The Guide Menu‟ in
„3. Getting Started‟ for more details.
8 ENTER button:
Press to select options in menus.
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9 Numeric buttons:
Press to enter channel numbers or numeric input when
changing settings.
10 TIME SHIFT button:
While in Video In mode, press to activate the time shift
function, which allows you to pause live TV and resume the
program from the point you left it. While paused, the
program is recorded to the HDD or USB device, as long as
space is available.
Press to activate TIME SHIFT function and wait for the
PLAY arrow to appear on the screen.
Press and the program will be paused.
Press to resume viewing the program.
Time shift mode remains active until you press .
11 RECORD button:
Press to begin recording or to resume when recording has
been paused.
Press repeatedly to set one touch recording (OTR) length
(30 MIN. / 60 MIN. / 90 MIN. / 120 MIN. / 180 MIN. / 240
MIN. / Off).
12 PLAY button:
Press to begin playback of a title.
13 TIMER button:
Press to enter the Timer Menu directly to add, edit and
delete recording schedules. See „5.1 Creating a New
Schedule‟ for more details.
14 PAUSE / STEP button:
Press to pause current playback.
Press again to step to the next frame.
Press to resume playback.
15 REC LIST button:
Press to show the recording List.
16 INSTANT REPLAY button.
Press to backward 10 seconds of the current playback,
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which suitable for sport program.
17 A-B button:
Press to set the beginning and end points of a section to
repeat.
18 SUBTITLE button:
Press to activate available subtitles.
19 F1 button:
Press to enter the file copy menu.
20 SOURCE button:
Press to select input source. See „3.1 Selecting Video In‟
for more details.
21 AUDIO button:
Press to select an audio track.
22 FAST FORWARD button:
Press to fast forward the current playback.
Press repeatedly to select speeds.
23 REPEAT 1/ALL button:
Press to set repeat option - Chapter, Title or Off.
24 FAST REWIND button:
Press to fast rewind the current playback.
Press repeatedly to select speeds.
25 CM SKIP button:
Press to advance 30 seconds when in playback or record
mode.
26 NEXT button:
Press to go the next chapter on a title.
27 SLOW MOTION button:
Press to play back in slow motion. Three motion settings
are available.
Press to resume regular playback.
28 PREVIOUS button:
Press to go the previous chapter on a title.
29 STOP button:
Press to stop playback.
30 GOTO button:
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Press to jump to a specific point on a title. Specify the point
using Title, Chapter and Time.
31 Navigational buttons:
Press the arrow buttons to select menu options.
32 RETURN button:
Press to return to the previous screen when navigating
menus.
33 VOL+ button:
Press to increase the volume.
34 VOL- button:
Press to decrease the volume.
35 ZOOM button:
Press to zoom in/out the image (photo or video).
36 COPY button:
Press to copy all the contents of the card to the working
partition (FAT32 only) of the HDD.
37 MUTE button:
Press to mute audio output, and press again to resume.
38 SETUP button:
Press to access the Setup Menu directly.
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