Emtec Movie Cube Movie Cube 40GB, Movie Cube Movie Cube 80GB, Movie Cube User Manual
EMTEC MOVIE CUBE
COMPLETE USER MANUAL
Contents
Introduction......................................................................................3
Specifications................................................................................................................ 3
Precautions....................................................................................................................4
System Requirements..................................................................................................4
Package Content..........................................................................................................4
Product Overview .........................................................................................................5
1. Use as External USB HDD........................................................7
1.1 Format Built-in HDD via USB ..................................................................8
1.1.1 Windows 98SE, ME............................................................................................ 8
1.1.2 Windows 2000................................................................................................... 10
1.1.3 Windows XP ......................................................................................................13
1.2 Copy Data via USB ..................................................................................15
1.2.1 Windows 98SE..................................................................................................15
1.2.2 Windows ME...................................................................................................... 16
1.2.3 Windows 2000, XP ........................................................................................... 17
1.2.4 Linux...................................................................................................................18
1.2.5 Mac..................................................................................................................... 18
2. Use as Multimedia Player ...........................................................19
2.1 Connect to External AV Device ............................................................19
2.1.1 Connect Video Cable ....................................................................................... 19
2.1.2 Connect Audio Cable ....................................................................................... 21
2.1.3 Connect External IR Receiver.........................................................................21
2.2 Basic Setup ...............................................................................................22
2.2.1 Video Setup....................................................................................................... 22
2.2.2 Audio Setup....................................................................................................... 24
2.2.3 Other Setup .......................................................................................................25
2.2.3.1 TV Type Setup............................................................................................... 25
2.2.3.2 Jpeg File Preview Setup............................................................................... 25
2.2.3.3 Language Selection Setup........................................................................... 25
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2.2.3.4 Check Firmware Version...............................................................................25
2.3 Basic Screen Menu ..................................................................................26
2.3.1 Media Type Selection .......................................................................................26
2.3.2 File Selection......................................................................................................26
2.4 Play Video Files ........................................................................................27
2.5 Play DVD Files...........................................................................................30
2.6 Play Music Files........................................................................................32
2.7 Play Photo Files........................................................................................34
2.8 Make a Play-List........................................................................................36
2.9 Remote Controls.......................................................................................37
2.10 Others .......................................................................................................38
2.10.1 Music Slide Show............................................................................................38
2.10.2 MP3 Quick Play...............................................................................................38
2.10.3 Change Background Image...........................................................................38
2.10.4 Change OSD Text Color ................................................................................38
2.10.5 Firmware Upgrade ..........................................................................................38
Technical Support..................................Erreur ! Signet non défini.
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Introduction
EMTEC MOVIE CUBE 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 EMTEC MOVIE CUBE
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 25”IDE HDD
HDD File System NTFS / FAT32
TV Type NTSC / PAL
Movie
MPEG 1, 2, 4 (MPG, MPEG, AVI, M2V, DAT, VOB, IFO etc.)
DivX, XviD (except GMC, Qpel option applied)
Music MP3, OGG Vorbis, WAV, WMA (except WMA9 pro.lossless)
Supported Format
Photo JPG(JPEG)
Video Output
COMPOSITE
COMPONENT Y, Pb, Pr (480p, 720p, 1080i Progressive Scan)
Audio Output
STEREO L-R
DIGITAL COAXIAL (DTS Pass-Through Only)
External IR Support (Optional)
Working Temperature 0˚C ~ 60˚C
Working Humidity 10% ~ 50%
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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.
▪ EMTEC MOVIE CUBE does not support the DivX, XviD codec of video files that has GMC, Qpel option.
▪ EMTEC MOVIE CUBE 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, EMTEC MOVIE CUBE is working at USB1.1 speed.
▪ [Very Important] : If unformatted HDD is insert into EMTEC MOVIE CUBE, 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
EMTEC MOVIE CUBE. Using other cables or accessories may not support the best performance.
▪ [Very Important] : Be away from water, heavy moisture. If EMTEC MOVIE CUBE has a liquid, unplug from a PC or
Power right away. If you use EMTEC MOVIE CUBE under this condition, the HDD may be fired or you may have
electric shock.
▪ Don’t touch EMTEC MOVIE CUBE 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 EMTEC MOVIE CUBE 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
▪ EMTEC MOVIE CUBE ▪ 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
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Product Overview
- Front View -
① Power ②HDD ③ IR ④ IR Receiving Area
① Power Power LED
② HDD HDD LED
③ IR IR LED
Front
View
④ IR Receiving Area IR receiving area for remote signals
- Back View -
② 5V
① USB
⑤ AV ④ SD/HD ③ IR/5.1
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① USB Connect USB cable
② 5V Connect power Cable
③ IR/5.1 Connect coaxial cable for 5.1 ch. digital audio output
(or Connect external remote control IR receiver)
④ SD/HD Connect component Y, Pb, Pr cable for video output
Back
View
⑤ AV Connect AV cable for composite video and(or) Stereo audio output
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1. Use as External USB HDD
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1.1 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”.
1.1.1 Windows 98SE, ME
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1) Install Windows 98 Driver. Find the driver at
Windows 98 CD→ Movie Cube EMTEC MOVIE
CUBE→ English→ Windows 98 Driver Directory.
After finishing installation, Connect EMTEC MOVIE
CUBE to PC via USB cable. (If not detected, plug
power cable of EMTEC MOVIE CUBE)
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].
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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.
8) Select “ 1. Create Primary DOS Partition ” and
press [Enter].
9) Wait until finishing verifying the drive integrity.
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fter finishing drive integrity verification, type “Y”
at “Do you wish to use the maximum available size for
a Primary DOS Partition (Y/N)”.
14) Type “ exit ” command at “ C:\WINDOWS> ” and
press [Enter] for returning to windows screen.
15) Unplug the EMTEC MOVIE CUBE and plug again.
New volume will be appeared at [My Computer]. Click
mouse right button at the new volume and select
[Format].
1.1.2 Windows 2000
1) Connect EMTEC MOVIE CUBE to PC via USB
cable.
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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.
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fter finishing the [Disk Signature and Upgrade
Disk Wizard], Right-click the Unallocated Drive. And
then, click [Create Partition].
(If not detected, plug power cable of EMTEC
MOVIE CUBE)
2) Select [Start → Settings → Control Panel →
Administrative Tools → Computer Management
→ Disk Management] on Windows.
Right Click for
starting Disk
Wizard.
9) Choose FAT32 or NTFS at File system to use and
click [Next].
10) After finishing Wizard setup, formatting will be
progressed automatically.
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 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”
9 FAT 32 system is available on windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP, but NTFS system is available on
windows 2000/XP only.
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