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Emtec R100 User Manual

Table of Contents
TU1. IntroductionUT .......................................................................................................................... 3
TU1.1 PrefaceUT........................................................................................................................ 3
TU1.2 Packing ListUT................................................................................................................. 4
TU1.3 CautionUT........................................................................................................................ 5
TU1.4 ConnectionUT .................................................................................................................. 7
TU2. About the PlayerUT ................................................................................................................ 13
TU2.1 Remote ControlUT ......................................................................................................... 13
TU2.2 Front PanelUT ............................................................................................................... 18
TU2.3 Rear PanelUT ................................................................................................................ 20
TU3. Getting StartedUT................................................................................................................... 21
TU3.1 Selecting Video In – Live TV, Recording and Time ShiftUT .......................................... 21
TU3.2 Selecting Playback – Playback and Edit Recorded TitlesUT ........................................ 21
TU3.3 Selecting Browser – Playback Multimedia FilesUT ....................................................... 21
TU3.4 Selecting SetupUT ......................................................................................................... 22
TU3.5 Selecting Playlist – Music PlaylistUT ............................................................................. 22
TU4. Title List Menu for Recorded VideosUT ............................................................................... 23
TU4.1 Title List MenuUT........................................................................................................... 23
TU4.2 Playing Back TitlesUT.................................................................................................... 24
TU4.3 Deleting TitlesUT ........................................................................................................... 24
TU4.4 Renaming TitlesUT ........................................................................................................ 24
TU4.5 Sorting FilesUT .............................................................................................................. 25
TU4.6 Title Edit MenuUT .......................................................................................................... 26
TU4.7 ToolsUT .......................................................................................................................... 29
TU4.8 Saving Your Recorded TitlesUT..................................................................................... 29
TU5. Timer Record MenuUT ........................................................................................................... 30
TU5.1 Create a New ScheduleUT ............................................................................................ 30
TU5.3 Deleting SchedulesUT ................................................................................................... 31
TU5.4 Viewing Schedule StatusUT .......................................................................................... 32
TU5.5 Viewing Recording HistoryUT........................................................................................ 32
TU6. Setup MenuUT ........................................................................................................................ 33
TU6.1 Changing Language SettingsUT ................................................................................... 33
TU6.2 Changing Audio SettingsUT........................................................................................... 35
TU6.3 Changing Video SettingsUT .......................................................................................... 36
TU6.4 Changing Record SettingsUT ........................................................................................ 38
TU6.5 Changing Network SettingsUT ...................................................................................... 40
TU6.6 Changing System SettingsUT........................................................................................ 41
TU6.7 MiscellaneousUT ........................................................................................................... 43
TU7. Browser MenuUT .................................................................................................................... 44
TU7.1 Browsing MusicUT ......................................................................................................... 44
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TU7.4 Network FunctionUT ...................................................................................................... 47
TU8. Playlist MenuUT...................................................................................................................... 50
TU9. File Copy MenuUT .................................................................................................................. 51
TU10. Firmware Installation and UpdateUT .................................................................................. 53
TU10.1 Firmware InstallationUT............................................................................................... 54
TU10.2 Firmware UpdateUT .................................................................................................... 56
TU11. AppendixesUT....................................................................................................................... 58
TU11.1 SpecificationsUT .......................................................................................................... 58
TU11.2 Frequently Asked QuestionsUT ................................................................................... 60
TU11.3 Copyrights and TrademarksUT .................................................................................... 62
TU11.4 WarrantyUT .................................................................................................................. 62
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1. Introduction
U1.1 Preface
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for purchasing the Movie Cube-R. In the digital era, this product is a
great home entertainment partner. With the outstanding brushed aluminum design, you can
enjoy movies and music, view photos of precious moments, and record your favorite TV or
movie program and view them in your own time. The editing function provides you with an
easy way to save these. The unit can also backup the data from your digital camera without a
PC. 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:
Movie Playback – supports
TXviD), DAT (VCD), 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
can edit the recorded titles.
T --- Time shifting functionT
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:
T supports one button memory card copy to internal HDD;
Data Storage – works as a portable hard disk using USB 2.0 port.
Network function--- Network streaming playback
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 Movie Cube-R.
* Notice: WMA Pro & Advanced Profile and WMA with DRM are not supported.
T VOB (DVD), IFO (DVD), MPG (MPEG-2/1), TAVI (MPEG-4 ASP:
TMPEG-2 (.mpg) format; also
TSD/MMC/MS/MS Pro,
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U1.2 Packing List
Part Quantity
Player 1
Cradle 1
A/V IN cable 1
A/V OUT cable 1
Y/Pb/Pr OUT cable 1
SCART 6 RCA cable 1
USB cable 1
Remote Control 1
Remote Control Battery 2
AC/DC adaptor 1
AC/DC adaptor Power Cord 1
User Manual 1
Quick Installation Guide 1
Driver CD 1
Note:
The actual contents in the package might be different from the packing list in this manual.
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U1.3 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.
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You should carefully read the < Frequently Asked Questions > chapter, and check our website
for latest information before formatting the hard disk.
If you need to format, please note the following:
(1) When formatting the hard disk, remember to choose FAT32 as the system format. If
you use NTFS system, the player may not operate properly in some situation..
Note: NTFS partition on the hard disk is read-only.
(2)The player cannot be formatted in non-Windows OS (example: Mac), or else the player
will not operate.
- Physical impact may create bad a 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,
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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U1.4 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.
1.4.2 USB Mass Storage Device (like U disk, MP3, USB HDD etc.) Connection
(1) Make sure the player is powered on;
(2) Plug in the U disk or USB HDD etc. to one of the USB host ports of this player.
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1.4.3 Memory card connection
A Memory card can be used by inserting into the card slot
(1) Follow the picture below for inserting the memory card into 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 TV connection
Note: For details about TV connection, pls check the Quick installation guide which is
included in the box.
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 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.
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1.4.5 Digital Audio Device connection
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the RCA connector on your coaxial cable to the player’s
S/PDIF Coaxial jack. Or if you use optical fiber, please plug in the Toslink connector on your
optical fiber to the player’s S/PDIF Optical jack;(not supplied)
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the other connector on your coaxial cable or optical fiber to
the digital audio device.(not supplied)
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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
To connect to a network you require a cat5, cat5e or cat6 network cable (not supplied).
(1) Connect one of the crystal plugs on the cable to the player’s RJ45 LAN 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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U1.5 First Time Usage
1.5.1 Firmware Installation
For users who bought the player without a HDD inside, and want to install a SATA HDD, please
see ‘Firmware Installation’ on page 54 for details.
1.5.2 Remote Control
First time usage of Remote control
Install the batteries before using the remote control, installation steps are as the picture shows:
1.5.3 Power on/off, language control
1. Power on
After connecting the socket, press the POWER button to turn on the player; after the player is
on, the button on the front panel will light, wait for a 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 the setup
interface is language setup, the selected language will take effect immediately.
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2. About the Player
U2.1 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:
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
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No. Button Function
1
2
Power button:
Press to power on/off.
Display button:
Press to display current status.
z Press during playback and an onscreen display
appears, showing track number and time
elapsed/remaining.
z Press during recording and an onscreen display
appears, showing the recording quality setting
and time elapsed.
z Press during live TV and an onscreen display
appears, showing the current channel number
and time.
3
4
5
6
Menu button:
Press during music playback and an onscreen tools
menu appears which enables to add the current music to
playlist.
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.
TV SYSTEM button:
Press to switch between NTSC, PAL, 480P, 576P, 720P,
and 1080i.
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’
on page 21 for more details.
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8
ENTER button:
Press to select options in menus.
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10
Numeric buttons:
Press to enter channel numbers or numeric input when
changing settings.
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
Press
and the program will be paused.
to resume viewing the program.
11
12
13
14
Time shift mode remains active until you press
.
RECORD button:
Press to begin recording or to resume when recording
has been paused.
Press repeatedly to set one touch recording (OTR)
length (30 mins / 60 mins / 90 mins / 120 mins / 180 mins
/Off).
PLAY button:
Press to begin playback of a title.
TIMER button:
Press to enter the Timer Menu directly to add, edit and
delete recording schedules. See ‘Creating a New
Schedule’ on page 30 for more details.
PAUSE / STEP button:
Press to pause current playback.
Press again to step to the next frame.
Press
to resume playback.
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15
REC LIST buttons:
Press to show the recording List.
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17
18
19
20
21
INSTANT REPLAY button.
Press to backward 10 seconds of the current playback,
which suitable for sport program.
A-B button:
Press to set the beginning and end points of a section to
repeat.
SUBTITLE button:
Press to activate available subtitles.
F1 button:
Press to enter the file copy menu.
SOURCE button:
Press to select input source. See ‘Selecting Video In’
on page 21 for more details.
AUDIO button:
Press to select an audio track.
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23
24
25
26
27
FAST FORWARD button:
Press to fast forward the current playback.
Press repeatedly to select speeds.
REPEAT 1/ALL button:
Press to set repeat option - Chapter, Title or Off.
FAST REWIND button:
Press to fast rewind the current playback.
Press repeatedly to select speeds.
CM SKIP button:
Press to advance 30 seconds when in playback or
record mode.
NEXT button:
Press to go the next chapter on a title.
SLOW MOTION button:
Press to play back in slow motion. Three motion settings
are available.Press
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to resume regular playback.
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PREVIOUS button:
29
30
31
32
33
34
Press to go the previous chapter on a title.
STOP button:
Press to stop playback.
GOTO button:
Press to jump to a specific point on a title. Specify the
point using Title, Chapter and Time.
Navigational buttons:
Press the arrow buttons to select menu options.
RETURN button:
Press to return to the previous screen when navigating
menus.
VOL+ button:
Press to increase the volume.
VOL- button:
35
36
37
38
Press to decrease the volume.
ZOOM button:
Press to zoom in/out the image (photo or video).
COPY button:
Press to copy all the contents of the card to the working
partition (FAT32 only) of the HDD.
MUTE button:
Press to mute audio output, and press again to resume.
SETUP button:
Press to access the Setup Menu directly.
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U2.2 Front Panel
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No. Name Function
1 STATUS indicator
2 COPYING indicator
3 RECORDING indicator
4 MUSIC indicator
5 ENTER button
6 UP button
7 LEFT button
8 4-In-1 card slot
9 POWER button
10 GUIDE button
Blue means OK status:
Indicator turns on when recording or card copy
finishes, press any button to turn it off;
Indicator flickers when any button is pressed or any
signal is received from the remote control.
Red means ERROR status:
Indicator turns on when card copy or music playback
is failed, press any button to turn it off.
Indicator turns on when card copy starts.
Indicator (red) turns on when recording starts.
Indicator turns on during music playback.
Enter/play.
Move the highlight up.
Move the highlight left.
Compatible with 4 types of memory cards.
Press and hold for 2 sec to power on/off.
Press to view the Guide menu.
11 REC button
12 MUSIC button
13 TV SYSTEM button
14 COPY button
15 MUTE button
16 CANCEL button
17 DOWN button
18 RIGHT button
19 Infrared receiver
window
Press to begin recording.
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.
Press to switch between NTSC, PAL, 480P, 576P,
720P, and 1080i.
Press to copy all the contents of the card to the
working partition of the HDD.
Press to mute audio output, and press again to
resume.
Cancel/exit.
Move the highlight down.
Move the highlight right.
Receiving IR signals from the remote control.
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