Freecom MEDIAPLAYER 3 User Manual
FREECOM MediaPlayer-3
MANUAL
Rev. 510
Freecom MediaPlayer-3
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respective companies. This device was designed for home or office use.
Warning! This device is equipment complying with EN55022 class A. This equipment can cause radio disturbances in a residential area. If this is the case, the user
has to take appropriate measures and assume all responsibility and costs for. It
may not be used near or with any life-sustaining systems.
Freecom Technologies is not liable for any damages that may occur from the use
of a Freecom system. All rights reserved. We reserve the right to upgrade our
products in keeping with technological advances.
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Dear customer,
Thank you for your purchasing the Freecom MediaPlayer-3. The digital media
player that stores MPEG4/DivX video’s, MP3 music or JPEG pictures on its hard
drive and allows you to enjoy these directly on a TV and/or HiFi, without the use
of a computer. The Freecom MediaPlayer-3 will give you years of viewing and
listening enjoyment. Of course you can also always use it as a regular portable
external hard drive. Slim, high quality design, Backlit LCD and front Navigation
buttons make the device easy to use and easy to take with you, wherever you go
and whenever you want.
This user manual will explain you all the functions and features of the player. The
better you know how to use it, the more enjoyment you will get from it.
Freecom Technologies • Germany
www.freecom.com
© 2005 Freecom Technologies
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Table of Contents
Users manual
General Information .......................................................................... page 4
Warnings and Safety Instructions ......................................................page 6
Chapter 1:
Getting Started ................................................................................... page 8
Chapter 2:
Connecting the MediaPlayer-3 to the PC ..........................................page 10
Chapter 3:
Connection to Television .................................................................... page 12
Chapter 4:
Playing Multimedia files on TV/HiFi .................................................. page 14
Chapter 5:
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Remote Control .................................................................................. page 17
Chapter 6:
Basic Operation ................................................................................... page 20
Chapter 7:
Partitioning your Freecom MediaPlayer-3 (PC only) ..........................page 21
Chapter 8:
Troubleshooting / Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .....................page 35
Technical Specifications ...................................................................... page 38
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Package Content and Accessories
Please check to see that the following items are included in the box.
Package Content
Standard:
• MediaPlayer-3 device
• Remote Control
• 2x AA Battery
• AV cable, Audio Cable
• USB 2.0 cable
• 100-240V AC adapter
• Quick Install Guide
• CD with manual and software
Supplied Software
• USB 2.0 Driver for WIN98SE
• Dr.DivX (encoding software)
System Requirements
The following hard- and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure
trouble-free operation.
Hardware Requirements
• Pentium III 500MHz or faster
• At least 128 MB RAM
• USB interface (USB 1.1 or USB 2.0*)
• A CD-ROM drive or internet connection for driver installation
• For playback on TV, a TV with PAL or NTSC system is required.
• Support HDD: Compatible with standard 3.5” IDE Hard Drive
Software Requirements
• Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 Second Edition
• For use under MAC OS (OS X or higher), the drive needs to be FAT-32
formatted.
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General Information
Main Features
Movie
Store movies, TV shows, music videos and more from your PC onto the player and
view them directly on your TV or projector anytime, anywhere. The player is able
to play MPEG-4 (DivX) video files in DVD quality.
Multi-codec Music Player
The player features a newly designed music player that plays MP3, WMA, OGG
and ASF music files anytime, anywhere. Thanks to the high-quality 1.2” backlit
LCD, you can enjoy your favorite song directly from the device... no computer
needed.
Digital Photo Viewer and Wallet
Store JPEG photos directly from your computer on the player (through the USB
2.0 interface) and display them on your TV or projector; enjoy a slide show for
your family and friends without the use of a computer. PowerPoint files can also
be converted into JPEG files and be used for an office presentation.
Portable Storage Device
The player is recognized by your computer’s Operating System as a removable
disk. You can use the player as a high-capacity storage device. Store any file on
the device, take it with you and access your data on any computer.
USB 2.0
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The player supports USB 2.0 (maximum transfer speed 480 Mbit/s). It can also be
connected to a USB 1.1 port. For optimal performance however the player must
be connected via USB 2.0.
Firmware Upgrade
The firmware of the player can be upgraded, to the latest available features/
specification. Check www.freecom.com for the latest firmware.
Graphic LCD supporting Multiple Languages
The player comes with a graphic 1.2” LCD and supports multiple languages.
Supports 6 Equalizer Patterns
Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, Ultra Bass, User EQ
Easy Navigation & Graphic User Interface Menu
The user-friendly navigation with tree configuration makes it easy to find or save
your movies, songs, pictures and other data files.
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Warnings and Safety Instructions
Please read and follow the below mentioned instructions. They should be
observed in order to prevent injury to the user, damage to the device and
damage to property, as well as to ensure safe use of the product. Not following
these instructions may cause the unit to malfunction.
Warnings and Safety
To ensure that your Freecom MediaPlayer-3 functions properly, please take note
of the following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your
warranty and damage the Freecom MediaPlayer-3.
• Safely remove the Freecom MediaPlayer-3 via your operating system (the
“unplug or eject hardware” option in the Windows taskbar) before disconnecting the USB cable or power cable and before switching off the device.
Failing to do so may result in data loss.
• Do not disconnect the MediaPlayer from the PC during file transfer. This may
result in data loss and an error on the player. If this occurs, please run the
ScanDisk utility.
• Do not drop the Freecom MediaPlayer-3 or expose it to other kinds of sudden
mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the hard
drive.
• Do not use the Freecom MediaPlayer-3 when the ambient temperature is
below 10°C or above 45°C.
• If the Freecom MediaPlayer-3 is moved from a cool environment to a warmer
environment, please allow the drive to acclimatize to the ambient temperature before operating the device. Failing to do so may lead to condensation
within the drive enclosure, which in turn may cause the drive to malfunction.
• Do not place liquids or drinks on the Freecom MediaPlayer-3. When liquids
are spilled and get in contact with the electronics within the drive enclosure,
it will damage the drive and will cause the drive to malfunction.
• Do not use the Freecom MediaPlayer-3 in a dusty environment. Dust inside
the enclosure may damage the internal electronics and result in drive
malfunction.
• Do not use the Freecom MediaPlayer-3 near magnetic fields.
• Opening the Freecom MediaPlayer-3 will void the warranty.
• The MediaPlayer-3 may generate heat when used for a longer period of
time.
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Warnings and Safety Instructions
Furthermore, warranty does not apply to:
• Damages or problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration or
incorrect electrical current or voltage.
• Any product tampered-with or damaged warranty seal or serial number
label.
• Any product without a warranty or serial number label.
• Batteries and any consumable items delivered with or in the equipment.
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Please familiarize yourself with the device before using it. Make sure you
connect the device to your PC or TV or HiFi according to the below mentioned
instructions.
1. 1 FRONT VIEW
All basic operation functions can be done with the buttons on the device,
without use of the remote control.
Power
Pause
Setup
Navigation
HDD LED
1.2 REAR VIEW
Backlit LCD
Remote sensor
Stop
Play
Previous / Next
NTSC/PAL video select
ENTER
POWER LED
Playing Time
Folder Name
File Name
Progress Status
Video codec info
Audio codec info
Subtitle / Volume
Please connect the appropriate output to a TV or a digital decoder/ HiFi
amplifier.
Cooling Fan
OPTICAL / Audio Left/Right
External Remote
USB 2.0 Mini B
Composite / Component Video
S-VIDEO output
Power input
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Getting Started
1.3 MediaPlayer-3: How it works
The principle of using the Freecom MediaPlayer-3 is as follows:
1) Download* multimedia- files from the Internet or convert movies/music into
compressed format (for instance DivX, MP-3)
2) Connect the MediaPlayer-3 to your PC and store the multimedia-files on the
Freecom MediaPlayer-3
3) Take the MediaPlayer-3 to your livingroom and connect it to your TV and/or
HiFi set
4) Enjoy your multimedia files (movies, music, photo’s) on your TV or HiFi, in the
comfort of your livingroom.
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* Please make sure you download legal content from the internet.
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Chapter 2: Connecting the MediaPlayer-3 to the PC
2.1 Connecting the player to the PC
USB Cable
AC Adaptor
PC
1. Connect the USB cable to the player and connect the power adapter to the
DC jack on the player.
2. Connect the adapter into an AC outlet.
3. Connect the player to the PC’s USB port.
4. Switch the power on by pressing the power on-off button on the player
5. Windows 2000 and Windows XP will recognize the player as a USB drive
automatically; you can use the player without installing a driver.
Note: for use under Windows98SE, you have to install the USB2.0
driver from the manual CD.
6. If the player is not recognized or detected, please check if the USB connector
is properly connected to the device and the PC.
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Connecting the MediaPlayer-3 to the PC
2.2 Hard drive format
Your Freecom MediaPlayer-3 is already formatted (FAT-32) when it comes from
the factory.
If, when you turn on the player, the initial screen appears but after that the
Video Audio Photo select screen does not appear, this means that the harddrive
inside is not formatted. Please refer to the below instructions how to format a
hard drive.
Note: Partitioning your Freecom MediaPlayer-3 (PC only) on Chapter 7 page 19.
The player also can recognize hard drive formatted using the Disc Management
Utility or the Format Commander Utility in Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Please set the cluster size to default(4K) when you format HDD Drive as NTFS.
Note: If you want to create more than 2 partitions, please set hard
drive as primary and cluster size as FAT 32K, NTFS 4K using
dedicated partitioning software.
2.3 Storing multimedia files on the player
When connected to a computer via USB 2.0, the player is recognized as and
operates as a standard external hard drive. Through Windows Explorer, files can
be copied, saved to and deleted from player (drag and drop).
Copy your (downloaded) DivX/MPEG-4 movies, your music collection (MP3/
WMA/Ogg), your digital photo’s to the MediaPlayer-3, via drag & drop. For your
convenience, there are 3 default folders on the harddrive: Video, Audio and
Photo. We advise you to store your video’s in the Video folder, your music in the
Audio folder and your digital photo’s in the Photo folder. This will make it easy
for you to find the files you want to play on your TV or HiFi.
Of course you can add folders to the player as you wish.
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2.4 To disconnect the player from the PC
To safely remove the MediaPlayer-3 from your PC, click the ‘Safely Remove
Hardware’ icon in the System Tray, select the MediaPlayer-3 device and click on
<stop>. Wait until Windows has finished removing the hardware, and disconnect the USB cable from the USB port.
Caution! Do not disconnect the player while the drive is in use.
Complete any file copying activity before attempting to disconnect from your PC.
Chapter 3: Connection to Television
3.1 Connecting the video cables to TV
Connect only one video cable directly to your TV system. The method of
connecting depends on the available connectors on your TV set.
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Using Composite Video (CVBS, yellow): the easy way of transferring
video signals. Use the supplied cable to connect the device to your TV.
If you only have SCART connection on your TV, you have to use a SCART
adapter (3x cinch Yellow/Red/White female to SCART male).
Using S-Video (black): another way of connecting to the TV set; picture
quality is better than CVBS.
* If TV display is black and white, set the video mode as NTSC/ S-Video.
Connecting the Y(green), Pb(blue) and Pr(red) cable: The “Progressive
Scan” feature is available on the player, but this requires a special type of
cable and TV set. This cable (also known as RGB-cable) is not supplied with
the MediaPlayer-3.
Connection to Television
3.2 Connecting the audio cables to TV/ Amplifier
Connect only one audio cable type directly to your AV system. Connection
depends on the connectors available on your AV set.
AUDIO OUT (L/ R) jacks: To hear the sound of this Player through your TV
or HiFi set, connect the audio cables (white/red) to the AUDIO IN jacks on the
TV or AUX IN on your amplifier (cable supplied).
OPTICAL: The digital 5.1 channel connection provides the best sound
quality. It requires an A/V receiver that supports AC3 and DTS audio formats.
Connect the Player’s digital audio outlets (optical) to the corresponding
input on the amplifier. A special optical audiocable is required for this
purpose, this cable is not supplied with the MediaPlayer-3.
Also, change the player’s settings on the “AV settings” menu to DIGITAL, by
pressing the A/D button on the remote control. Refer to your amplifier’s
instruction manual for more information on correct setup and cables are not
included in the package.
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