Emtec K120 User Manual
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Movie Cube K120 / K130
User’s Manual
(Version 1.2)
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Preface........................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Packing List................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Caution........................................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Connection.................................................................................................................. 7
1.5 First Time Usage........................................................................................................11
2. About the Player ................................................................................................................ 12
2.1 Remote Control......................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Rear Panel................................................................................................................ 15
2.4 Side Panel................................................................................................................. 15
3. Functions............................................................................................................................ 16
3.1 Main Interface ...........................................................................................................16
3.2 Movie Playback......................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Photo Playback......................................................................................................... 17
3.4 Music Playback......................................................................................................... 17
3.5.1 DVD Playback........................................................................................................ 19
3.6 Storage device.......................................................................................................... 19
3.7 Setup Menu............................................................................................................... 20
4. Upgrading the Firmware ................................................................................................... 22
5. Appendixes......................................................................................................................... 23
5.1 Specifications............................................................................................................ 23
5.2 Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................... 23
5.3 Copyrights and Trademarks...................................................................................... 25
5.4 Warranty....................................................................................................................26
5.5 License information................................................................................................... 26
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1. Introduction
1.1 Preface
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for purchasing the product. In the digital era, this product is a great home
entertainment partner. With the outstanding design, you can enjoy movies and music, and view
photos of precious moments. It’s easy to use this product as a portable external storage device
with its built-in HDD and high-speed USB 2.0.
This player has the following functionality:
Data Storage - supports 3.5” SATA HDD up to 1TB.
Video Playback - supports AVI, VOB, MPG, MP4, DAT files with corresponding codec:
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 ASP (resolution up to D1 quality).
Music Playback - supports MP3, WMA (DRM, Pro and Advanced Profile not supported).
OGG files.
Photo Playback - supports JPG/JPEG files;
- supports slide show mode.
USB HOST - direct playback files from U disk and external USB HDD.
Card Reader - supports memory cards: SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO.
We hope that this product will bring you a lot of enjoyment. We are committed to apply
multimedia technology in your work, entertainment, family, daily life, car and everywhere!
Welcome to Emtec. Thank you again for choosing our product.
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1.2 Packing List
Part Quantity
Player 1
A/V cable 1
USB cable 1
Remote Control 1
AC/DC adaptor 1
CD (with User Manual) 1
Quick Start Guide 1
SCART IN Adapter 1
Warranty Card 1
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 your safety in mind. 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 it can not get damaged or be
subject to pressure. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the adapter first before
cleaning it. Never connect the adapter to the player in a 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, almost all electronic devices 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 a problem, you should take it to an appointed repair center and let the
specialists 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.
- Physical impact may create bad sector in the hard disk, you can use CHKDSK to fix the
problem.
- All data stored 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 for 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 spilled 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 squarish connector of the USB cable to this player’s USB DEVICE port;
(3) Plug in the rectangular connector of the USB cable to computer.
1.4.2 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 the USB host port of this player.
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.
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1.4.4 TV connection
1.4.4.1 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.
1.4.4.2 SCART - TV
(1) Follow the picture and plug one connector on the SCART cable to the player’s SCART
socket;
(2) Follow the picture and plug the other connector on the SCART cable to the TV’s SCART
socket.
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1.4.4.3 Y/Pb/Pr Component 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 Coaxial or Optical jack.
In this way, you can also enjoy videos, music, and photos in the player on TV.
1.4.4.4 HDMI OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug one connector on your HDMI cable to the player’s HDMI jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug the other connector on your HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI jack.
(not supplied)
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