Freecom Media Player 450 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

NETWORK MEDIAPLAYER 450 WLAN

EXTERNAL MULTIMEDIA HARD DRIVE / 3.5" / USB 2.0 / (W)LAN / AV

WIN & MAc

Rev. 750

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Freecom MediaPlayer

Dear customer,

Thank you for buying the Freecom MediaPlayer 450, a brand-new digital multimedia player that supports dual data access mode via 3.5" HDD inside (not supplied with "Drive In Kit"-model) and 10/100Mbps Network. With this Freecom MediaPlayer you can easily enjoy Digital Movies, Digital Music, Digital Photos from a 3.5" HDD (when assembled in the device) and from all PC's in your network, directly on your TV or HiFi set.

Freecom Technologies • Germany

www.freecom.com

Warning !

All rights reserved. The products named in this manual are only used for identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the 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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User manual

General Information ...........................................................................................................page 5

Warnings and Safety Instructions .................................................................................pag

Product Overview ................................................................................................................pag

e 9

e 10

Chapter 1:

Use as External USB HDD ..................................................................................................page 12

Insert the Hard Disk (only Drive-In Kit) ................................................................page 12

Connect the Freecom MediaPlayer to the PC ...................................................page 13

Format Built-in HDD via USB ..................................................................................page 13

Copy Data via USB ......................................................................................................page 20

Chapter 2:

Access PC via Network .......................................................................................................page 23

Connect LAN Cable .................................................................................................... page 23

Set Network Configurations ...................................................................................page 24

Wireless LAN Connection ........................................................................................page 24

Chapter 3:

Shared File Playback (Stream) .........................................................................................page 29

Windows 2000 .............................................................................................................page 29

Windows XP ...................................................................................................................page 34

Windows Vista ............................................................................................................. page 40

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Chapter 4:

Freecom Network MediaPlayer for Mac ......................................................................page 45

USB 2.0 Mode ................................................................................................................page 45

Partitioning your Freecom MediaPlayer under Mac OS X ............................page 45

FAQ Mac .........................................................................................................................page 46

Chapter 5:

Connect to External AV Device .......................................................................................page 48

Connect Video Cable ................................................................................................page 48

Connect Audio Cable .................................................................................................page 49

Basic Setup ....................................................................................................................page 50

How to Play (Remote Control) ...............................................................................page 71

Chapter 6:

Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................page 89

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General Information

The Freecom MediaPlayer WLAN fully supports HD (High Definition) files for a really clear and sharp picture on LCD TV (HDTV support required) and can stream the contents from a PC/Network through Wireless LAN (802.11g) or Wired LAN. It also features a USB Host port for attaching external USB Storage.

• Wireless High Definition Multimedia Player

• The latest and powerful media decoding chip -Sigma Design EM8621 Chip

• Full HD file playback up to 1920 x 1080i

• IEEE 802.11g (54Mbps), 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless standard / 10/100Mbs wired LAN

• Wireless security - WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

• Wireless Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc Mode

• Can also be used as external USB 2.0 hard drive

• Read from external USB Storage devices via USB Host port.

• DVD Manager - Playback of DVD File same as Original DVD title

• Video output - HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite

• Audio output – Stereo, Digital Coaxial & Optical 5.1 ch. Sound, DTS down mix to stereo

sy Firmware Upgrade

• Ea

Package Content

• Freecom MediaPlayer

• Wireless Antenna

• Footstand

• Remote controller, pilas

• AV cable (composite + stereo cable)

• USB cable (for connecting to PC)

• Power adapter

• CD with user and safety manual

• Quick Install Guide

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Minimum System Requirements

PC:

• Intel Pentium III / AMD Duron 900 MHz or higher

• 256 MB RAM (Vista: 512 MB RAM) or higher

• Available USB 2.0, 1.1 Port (USB 2.0 recommended)*

• Available 10/100 Ethernet LAN Port, RJ-45 (100Mbps recommended) or WLAN

• LAN Cable (cross-wired or standard - see "2.1 Connect LAN Cable")

• For playback on TV, a TV with PAL or NTSC system is required.

• Support HDD: Compatible with a standard 3.5" SATA Hard Drive

• Internet connection for online warranty registration, software updates and downloads

• Op

erating system: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista

Mac:

werPC G3/G4/G5, Power Book G3/G4 or Intel Mac

• Po

• 256 MB RAM or higher

• Available USB 2.0, 1.1 Port (USB 2.0 recommended)*

• Available 10/100 Ethernet LAN Port, RJ-45 (100Mbps recommended) or WLAN

• LAN Cable (cross-wired or standard - see "2.1 Connect LAN Cable")

• For playback on TV, a TV with PAL or NTSC system is required.

• Support HDD: Compatible with a standard 3.5" SATA Hard Drive

• Internet connection for online warranty registration, software updates and downloads

• Op

erating system: Mac OS X v10.3 or higher

* USB 2.0 is downwards compatible to USB 1.1. To achieve optimal performance from the Freecom

MediaPlayer your PC should be equipped with an USB 2.0 port.

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General Information

Precautions

Please read the following in this manual carefully for proper use.

• Fr

eecom can not be held responsible for the use of illegal software, audio sources, video sources etc. The user and/or owner of the Freecom MediaPlayer is legally responsible for the content on the device.

Check supported codec

• Th

e Freecom MediaPlayer may not play back all media files. Please check the codec type and ensure this is supported by the MediaPlayer. Please note that possible errors in the media file or use of unrecognized characters may result in improper playback.

Cautions for USB Device

• Co

nnect the power adapter as well when you connect Freecom MediaPlayer to a PC.

• Do not connect the Freecom MediaPlayer with a USB cable of more than 3 metres long. Doing so may result in low transfer speeds and/or bad connection.

• We r

• If you connect this device to USB 1.1 Host Adapter, the speed is USB 1.1 (Max. 12 Mbps),

Cautions for USB Host

ecommend you to use the supplied USB cable by our company.

so we recommend you to connect to USB 2.0 for full speed of max. 480 Mbps.

t all USB devices may be supported by the USB Host port. Please check the com-

• No patibility before use or purchase.

Cautions when inserting a HDD

• On

ly 3.5" SATA type HDD can be used.

• We recommend you to use more than 6 GB HDD. In case you use a harddrive with less than 6 GB, it may cause data loss.

Cautions when using Network connection

hen the Freecom MediaPlayer is connected to a PC using the Windows file sharing

• W option, be sure to use the Windows Network sharing function.

• Th

e sharing function may not be functioning properly as a result of errors in Windows

or the user's computer environment. Freecom can not be held responsible for this.

pending on user's network performance and computer environment, data transfer

• De through network may have intermittent data cut-offs.

pending on user's wireless network performance and computer environment,

• De data transfer through wireless network may have intermittent data cut-offs.

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Cautions for possibility of causing Radio Waves to cross

• Freecom MediaPlayer may cause Radio Waves to cross, so it is recommended to be alert when you keep devices near the Freecom MediaPlayer. Especially concerning your health.

Data Backup

• We

strongly recommend you to make a data backup to another safe medium. Freecom

can not be held responsible for data damage or data loss on the built-in hard drive.

Cautions for drop, shock

• Do n

Do not insert materials

• Do

Do not disassemble or modify

•

Do not stack

• Do n

Cautions for exposure to water,moisture, etc

• Do

Cautions for magnetic materials

• Ke

ot drop the device. It may cause critical damage to the hard drive.

not insert any material in the Freecom MediaPlayer. This may cause a defect or

malfunction of the device.

ot disassemble or modify the Freecom MediaPlayer.

Do n

ot place materials, devices or anything else on the Freecom MediaPlayer.

n't expose Freecom MediaPlayer to oil, water, dust, moisture or rain and wind. Turn off the Freecom MediaPlayer immediately if exposed to any moist substance or water.

not expose the Freecom MediaPlayer to heat, keep away from heated areas. Place

the Freecom MediaPlayer in well ventilated places.

ep all magnetic devices away from the Freecom MediaPlayer. Magnets or magnetic

devices like speakers may erase or cause damage to data stored on the hard disk.

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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.

To ensure that your Freecom MediaPlayer functions properly, please take note of the following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and damage the Freecom MediaPlayer.

fely remove the Freecom MediaPlayer via your operating system - the "unplug or

• Sa 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 Freecom MediaPlayer from the PC during file transfer. This may result in data loss and an error to the Freecom MediaPlayer. If this occurs, please run the ScanDisk utility.

not drop the Freecom MediaPlayer or expose it to other kinds of sudden mechani-

• Do cal shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the hard drive.

not use the Freecom MediaPlayer when the ambient temperature is below 10°C

• Do or above 35°C.

the Freecom MediaPlayer is moved from a cool environment to a warmer envi-

• If ronment, 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.

not place liquids or drinks on the Freecom MediaPlayer. When liquids are spilled

• Do and get in contact with the electronics within the drive enclosure, it will damage the drive and will cause the drive to malfunction.

not use the Freecom MediaPlayer in a dusty environment. Dust inside the enclosure

• Do may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.

• Do n

• The Freecom MediaPlayer may generate heat when used for a longer period of

ot use the Freecom MediaPlayer near magnetic fields.

time.

Furthermore, warranty does not apply to:

mages or problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration or incorrect

• Da electrical current or voltage.

• An

y product tampered with or with a damaged warranty seal

• Any product without a warranty or serial number label.

• Batteries and any consumable items delivered with or in the equipment.

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Product Overview

1. Front View

All basic operation functions can be done with the buttons on the device without use of the remote control.

1. Enter

3. Power

4. Play / Pause

1. E

NTER Select or play a file

2. NAVIGATION KEY Up

, Down, Left, Right

2. Navigati on key

5. Stop / Init

6. IR

7. PWR

8. NET

9. HDD

3. POWER Power On, Off

4. PLAY / PAUSE Play all files from selected file / Pause

5. STOP / INIT Stop / Return to Mode Selection Screen

6. IR IR receiving area for remote signals

7. PWR Power LED

8. NET Network LED

9. HDD HDD LED

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2. Rear View

9. ANT

Product Overview

1. USB DEVICE

2. USB HOST

10. OPTICAL

11. CVBS

12. STEREO L-R

3. HDMI

4. S-VIDE O

5. COAXIAL

6. Y, PB, PR

7. LAN

8. PWR

1. USB DEVICE Connect to a computer with USB cable

2. USB HOST Connect to an external USB device with USB cable

3. HDMI Connect HDMI cable for digital audio- and video output

4. S-VIDEO Connect S-Video cable for video output

5. COAXIAL Connect Coaxial cable for 5.1 ch. Digital audio output

6. Y, PB, PR Connect component Y, Pb, Pr cable for video output

7. LAN Connect LAN cable for wired networking

8. PWR Connect power adapter

9. ANT Connect wireless antenna for wireless networking

10. OPTICAL Connect Optical cable for 5.1 ch. Digital audio output

11. CVBS Connect Composite cable for video output

12. STEREO L-R Connect Stereo cable for audio output

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Chapter 1: Use as External USB HDD

1.1 Insert the Hard Disk (only Drive-In Kit)

• Only use a 3.5" SATA Hard Disk.

1. Unscrew the 4 screws and open the cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

2. Connect Power and SATA connector to Hard Disk.

lose the cover by sliding it in the direction of the

3. C arrow.

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4. Put the 4 screws back.

1.2 Connect the Freecom MediaPlayer to the PC

1. Connect the USB cable to the Freecom MediaPlayer and connect the power adapter to the DC jack on the Freecom MediaPlayer.

2. Connect the adapter into an AC outlet.

3. Connect the Freecom MediaPlayer to the PC's USB port.

4. Switch the power on by pressing the power on-off button on the Freecom MediaPlayer.

indows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista will recognize the Freecom Me-

5. W diaPlayer as a USB drive; you can use the Freecom MediaPlayer without installing a driver. If the Freecom MediaPlayer is not recognized or detected, please check that the USB connector is properly connected to the device and the PC.

1.3 Format Built-in HDD via USB

File System features

Please refer to the tables below for an overview:

File systems supported by different operating systems

Operat ing system

Windows 98SE yes yes not supported

Windows ME yes yes not supported

Windows 2000 yes yes yes

Windows XP / Vista yes yes yes

File sys tem

FAT FAT32 NTFS

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Maximum size of a partition

Operat ing system

File sys tem

Windows 98SE 2 GB 60 GB

Windows ME 2 GB 2 TB

Windows 2000 4 GB

Windows XP / Vista 4 GB

FAT FAT32 NTFS

*1, 2

32 GB 16 TB

n.a.

Example for different partitions with different file systems on one Freecom MediaPlayer

File sys tem

Operat ing system

NTFS FAT32

120 GB 90 GB 30 GB

The example above is a good solution for Windows 2000/XP/Vista users who sometimes exchange data with Windows 98SE/ME PCs.

For storing the data under Windows 2000/XP/Vista both partitions can be used. As the NTFS file system is not recognized by Windows 98SE/ME data to be used on these operating systems must be stored on the FAT32 partition.

Please follow the steps below to adapt the Freecom MediaPlayer for your needs.

If the built-in HDD is not formatted, the 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 "Copy Data via USB".

: A patch for Windows 98SE is required for hard disk larger than 60 GB. Further information and an update to

fix this problem can be found in article 263044 of the "Microsoft Knowledge Base"on the Microsof t Website

under http://support.microsoft.com.

: Hard disk capacity will not be displayed correctly by fdisk!

: FAT partitions larger than 2 GB can only be administrated by Windows 2000/XP/Vista.

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1.3.1 Windows 2000

1. Connect Freecom MediaPlayer to PC via USB cable, and plug power cable of Freecom MediaPlayer.

2. S

elect "Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Manage-

ment > Disk Management" in Windows.

f the "Disk Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard" is started, click Next to progress for

3. I finishing the wizard. If this wizard does not start, right click the left area of unallocated drive and start the wizard.

4. A

fter finishing the "Disk Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard", right-click the Unal-

located Drive and then, click "Create Partition".

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5. Click "Next" at the Windows Create Partition Wizard.

6. Check "Primary Partition" and click "Next".

7. Type the size that you want to use and click "Next".

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Use as External USB HDD

8. Assign a drive letter and click "Next".

9. Choose FAT32 or NTFS at File system to use and click "Next".

FAT 32 system is available on Windows 9 but NTFS system is available on Windows 2000/XP/Vista only.

If you choose FAT32 system on Windows 2000/XP/Vista, 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.

If you want to create two or more partitions with one disk drive, it will be recommended "Primary Partition".

10. After finishing Wizard setup, formatting will be progressed automatically.

8/ME and Windows 2000/XP/Vista,

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1.3.2 Windows XP / Vista

1. Connect Freecom MediaPlayer to PC via USB cable, and plug power cable of Freecom MediaPlayer.

2. C

lick "Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management> Disk Management" in Windows. If you can not find Administrative Tools at Control Panel, click "switch to classic view" in the upper left corner on the screen.

f the "Disk Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard" starts, click "Next" to progress for

3. I finishing the wizard. If this wizard does not start, right click the marked left area of unallocated drive and start the wizard.

fter finishing the "Disk Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard", Right-click the 'Unal-

4. A located' Drive. And then, click "New Partition".

lick "Next" at the New Partition Wizard.

5. C

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6. Check "Primary partition" and click "Next".

7. Type number size you want to use and click "Next".

Use as External USB HDD

8. Assign a drive letter and click "Next".

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9. Choose FAT32 or NTFS at File system to use and click "Next".

FAT 32 system is available on Windows 9 but NTFS system is available on Windows 2000/XP/Vista only.

If you choose FAT32 system on Windows 2000/XP/Vista, 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.

If you want to create two or more partitions with one disk drive, it will be recommended "Primary Partition".

fter finishing Wizard setup, formatting will be progressed automatically.

10. A

8/ME and Windows 2000/XP/Vista,

1.4 Copy Data via USB

It is possible to use the Freecom MediaPlayer as an external USB hard disk drive. You can copy data from your PC to built-in HDD of Freecom MediaPlayer via USB. It is possible to play media files at the hard disk on TV set.

When connecting to a PC, you have to connect power cable of Freecom MediaPlayer.

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1.4.1 Windows 2000/XP/Vista

1. After connecting Freecom MediaPlayer and plug power cable, Windows itself will install driver automatically. And then, check the driver installation at Windows "Start > Settings > Control panel > (switch to classic View on Windows XP/Vista) > System > Hardware > Device manager > Universal Serial Bus controllers > USB Mass Storage Device".

2. C

heck 'My Computer' or 'Explorer', there should be a new volume. You can copy any

data to this volume.

If new volume does not appear, check if HDD is formatted. Windows

/XP/Vista can detect both FAT32 and NTFS file system.

2000

3. After copying data, remove the Freecom MediaPlayer by using the "safely remove

rdware" option in the Windows task bar. If you don't follow this procedure, data

ha and Freecom MediaPlayer may get damaged.

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When you see 'Non High-Speed USB Hub Message'

The message will be displayed on Windows 2000/XP/Vista when you plug Freecom MediaPlayer into USB 1.1 spec. Host adapter.

1.4

.2 Mac

It can be available on Mac OS X v10.3 or higher.

There is no need to install the installation driver at Mac OS X 10.3 version. The Freecom MediaPlayer will be detected automatically. If the Freecom MediaPlayer is detected correctly, an icon appeers on the desktop.

To remove the Freecom MediaPlayer safely, drag the icon to the trash and unplug the Freecom MediaPlayer.

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Access PC via Network

Chapter 2: Access PC via Network

Use the FTP Server (see page 70) to copy data to the Mediaplayer via network.

2.1 Connect LAN Cable

When connecting Computer to the Freecom MediaPlayer directly

Connect LAN cable to LAN port between Freecom MediaPlayer and PC. In this case, you have to use a Cross-wired LAN cable.

If your computer's LAN card is already used for connection to Internet line, you can install an additional LAN card to your PC and connect that additional LAN card to the Freecom MediaPlayer.

When connecting with IP Router or Hub

Connect LAN cable to LAN port between IP Router or Hub. In this case, you have to use Direct LAN Cable type generally.

When you want to play shared multimedia files on network, refer to

pter 3. "Shared File Playback (Stream)".

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2.2 Set Network Configurations

After connecting the LAN cable, you have to set network configurations of Computer and Freecom MediaPlayer. You need to share a folder on Windows computer and use same 'IP address range' and same 'Subnet Mask' between Windows computer and Freecom MediaPlayer.

For example:

Computer Network Freecom MediaPlayer

IP address 192.168.1.2 192.168.1.3

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0

It is possible to assign IP address and Subnet Mask of the Freecom MediaPlayer as Dynamic or Static.

2.3 Wireless LAN Connection

Freecom MediaPlayer supports two types of wireless structure modes: Infrastructure mode & Ad-Hoc mode.

Ad-Hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode (AP)

Ad-Hoc Mode

1:1 wireless LAN connection type between wireless adapter and Freecom MediaPlayer without wireless access point.

Infrastructure Mode (AP)

Wireless LAN connection type with Wireless Access Point.

Wireless AP (Infrastructure Mode) or Wireless Adapter (Ad-Hoc Mode) is n

eeded for wireless connection. IEEE 802.11g wireless standard is recommended for better wireless environment. Freecom MediaPlayer is compatible with IEEE 802.11g & b standard.

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Wireless LAN Connection Setup

You have to connect the Freecom MediaPlayer to a TV set for this setup.

5.2 Connect Video Cable".

See "

1. Move to Setup screen by pressing "SETUP" button on remote control.

ove to "Wireless-I" Icon and press "OK" button. Setup box will be displayed under

2. M icon menu.

ove to 'AP Scan' and press "OK" button. Surrounded wireless stations are detected

3. M and displayed.

elect the preferred station out of the scanned wireless stations.

4. S

Wireless station information is displayed.

ID: Name of Wireless Station

- SS

- Connection Mode: AP Mode (to connect an AP) / Ad-hoc Mode (to connect wireless

adapter)

- Ch

annel: Wireless channel used by wireless station

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5. Information about wireless station will be displayed. Press "SETUP" for saving configurations.

When connecting Ad-Hoc Mode, manual settings of IP address and Subnet mask will be needed.

Manual settings of IP address and Subnet mask of wireless adapter and Freecom MediaPlayer will be needed. Disable DHCP and enter "IP address" and "Subnet mask". IP address must be different between Freecom MediaPlayer and wireless adapter but the Subnet mask is to be same.

Freecom MediaPlayer: IP address(192.168.10.2); Subnet (255.255.255.0) => Wireless adapter: IP address (192.168.10.3). Subnet mask (255.255.255.0)

Note: You have to choose a channel on your own if you want to connect to an other WLAN device.

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6. "WIRELESS" icon is activated. Run the icon, and the PC list on the network is displayed. Access to the preferable PC you want.

When wireless icon is not activated or not connected to wireless station.

Waiting or Rebooting" It might take some time to assign IP address from AP in case

1. " of AP Mode. So, wait for a while. Otherwise, reboot AP and Freecom MediaPlayer together.

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2. "Manual Setting of IP address and Subnet mask" In case of AP Mode, disable DHCP support and do manual setting of IP address and subnet mask. At the time, each IP address is to be different and subnet mask is to be same.

AP: IP address(192.168.10.1. Subnet mask (255.255.255.0) => Freecom MediaPlayer: IP

address(192.168.10.2. Subnet mask(255.255.255.0)

When connecting to AP with WEP/WPA wireless security

If a wireless station like AP or Adapter has WEP or WPA wireless security, you have to enter WEP/WPA key same as AP or wireless adapter.

It is possible to enter WEP/WPA key at "Wireless-I". Enable Security Mode and then enter WEP/WPA Key of AP or wireless adapter.

To enter use direction key "UP" or "DOWN", or "Number". After finishing that, finally press "SETUP" for saving configurations.

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Shared File Playback (Stream)

Chapter 3: Shared File Playback (Stream)

After connecting LAN cable, you have to set network configurations of both Computer and Freecom MediaPlayer.

It is possible to assign IP address and Subnet Mask of Freecom MediaPlayer as dynamic or static.

3.1 Windows 2000

1. Select the folder which you want to share. Right-click the folder and click "Sharing" in pop menu.

2. Check "Share this folder" and write "Share name". For example, "My Movie":

"Share name": maximum length is 12 ch

aracters.

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3. Click "Share Permissions" and check whether "Everyone" account is present or not. If not, add "Everyone" account.

It is recommended only to use 'Read' at Permissions.

4. After that, the shared folder will be displayed as following picture.

ove to "Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer management

5. M > Local Users and Groups > Users", and double click "Guest".

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6. Check "User cannot change password" and "Password never expires".

7. Move to "Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connections", and select Properties "Local Area Connections" by right click of mouse.

If you see two or more 'Local Area Connections', select one that you will use for connecting to the Freecom MediaPlayer.

8. Double click 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' that you want to use on your computer.

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9. Check 'Use the following IP address', and write 'IP address' & 'Subnet mask' that you want to use.

For example:

IP address: 192.168.1.3

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

If you have already been 'obtained an IP address automatically' from DHCP Server or IP Router on your local area network, you don't need to write specific IP address absolutely. Use 'Obtain an IP address automatically' or write IP address & Subnet mask that DHCP Server or IP Router provide.

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10. Set the network configurations of the Freecom MediaPlayer.

You have to connect the Freecom MediaPlayer to a TV set for this setup. See "5.1 Connect Video Cable".

ress "SETUP" on remote control for moving to setup screen. Go to "Network". On

at screen, select 'DHCP Support Off' and write IP address & Subnet mask.

For example:

IP ad

dress: 192.168.1.2

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

After writing, press "SETUP" again for saving configurations.

If you have already been provided dynamic IP address from DHCP Server or IP Router on your local area network, you don't need to write static IP address absolutely. Use 'DHCP on' or write IP address & Subnet mask that DHCP Server or IP Router provide.

Check 'IP address obtained automatically'.

When you use 'DHCP On', you can see the IP address on information screen with pressing "INFO" button.

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3.2 Windows XP

1. Select a folder which you want to share. Right-click the folder and click 'Sharing and Security' in pop menu.

2. Check 'Share this folder on the network' and write 'Share name'. For example, "My Movie".

"Share name": maximum length is 12 characters.

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3. After that, the shared folder will be displayed as following picture.

4. Move to "Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer management > Local Users and Groups > Users", and double click 'Guest'.

This is for Windows XP Professional. Windows XP Home users can't see this figure. Go to next number 6.

If you can't find 'Administrative' at Control Panel, click "Switch to classic view" in upper left corner on screen.

5. Check 'User cannot change password' and 'Password never expires'.

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6. Move to "Control Panel > Network connections", and select "Local Area Connections" > "Properties" by right click of mouse.

If you can't find 'Administrative Tools' at Control Panel, click "Switch to classic view" in upper left corner on screen.

If you see two or more 'Local Area Connections', select one that you will use for connecting to the Freecom MediaPlayer.

7. Double click 'Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)' that you want to use on your computer.

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8. Check "Use the following IP address" and write "IP address" and "Subnet mask" that you want to use.

For example:

IP address: 192.168.1.3

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

If you have already been provided dynamic IP address from DHCP Server or IP Router on your local area network, you don't need to write static IP address absolutely. Use 'Obtain an IP address automatically on' or write IP address & Subnet mask that DHCP Server or IP Router provide.

9. At above number 7. figure, click "Advanced" Tab. Disable "Internet Connection Fire-

ll".

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If you use Service Pack 2, refer to the following figures. Click 'Settings' at 'Windows Firewall'.

Check "OFF" and click 'OK'.

Set the network configurations of the Freecom MediaPlayer.

10.

You have to connect the Freecom MediaPlayer to a TV set for this setup. See "5.1 Connect Video Cable".

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Press "SETUP" on the remote control for moving to setup screen. Go to "Network".

Select 'DHCP off' and write IP address & Subnet mask.

For example:

IP address: 192.168.1.2

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

After writing, press "SETUP" again for saving configurations.

Check 'IP address obtained automatically'.

When you use 'DHCP On', you can see the IP address on information screen with pressing "INFO" button.

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3.3 Windows Vista

Before you do "folder sharing", you need to set up 3 things for Network sharing.

1. Setup of User Accounts and Family safety

a) Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Users Accounts and Family Safety.

b) Make sure the account is "Guest".

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c) If the "Guest" account is off, then switch it to "On".

2. Disable "Firewall"

a) Click Start > Setting > Control Panel > Security > Windows Firewall on / off.

b) Click at "Off" (not recommended).

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3. Setup of Network and Sharing Center

a) Click Start > Setting > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Shar-

ing Center.

b) Select "Password protected sharing" and select "Turn off password protected

sharing".

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c) Make a folder you want to share.

d) You will get a popup "Choose people to share with" then select "Everyone (All

users in this list)" and press "Add" button.

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e) After you register the user account, then click "Share" button.

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Chapter 4: Freecom MediaPlayer for Mac

4.1 USB 2.0 Mode

In USB 2.0 Mode Freecom MediaPlayer is directly attached to a computer's USB Port.

Freecom MediaPlayer via USB

4.2 Partitioning your Freecom MediaPlayer under Mac OS X

1. Open the "Disk Utility". This can be found in "Applications" —> "Utilities".

2. Click on the tab "Partition".

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Here you can setup the partition settings and partition the drive according to your settings (e.g. Mac OS Extended). Detailed information how to use the Disk Utility can be found in the help:

4.3 FAQ Mac

1. How do I Disconnect Freecom MediaPlayer?

To disconnect Freecom MediaPlayer, we always recommend using the Eject option. You may also drag the Freecom MediaPlayer into your Trash. If you are using USB, then Ejecting the Freecom MediaPlayer is all that is needed.

2. How should I format Freecom MediaPlayer?

It is recommended to format Freecom MediaPlayer to Mac OS Extended format using the Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility). If you also have a Windows computer as well, and would like to use it between the two, then you must format it to FAT32 for it to be recognized on both computers. You may use the "MS-DOS File System" option to format the disk in FAT32 (Mac OS 10.3 only). A 3rd party partitioning utility to format the entire drive to FAT32 may be needed if you have Mac OS 10.2.

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3. The Freecom MediaPlayer mounts up fine and I can see it on my desktop,

but it disappears randomly and reappears. What is going on?

This problem can occur if the connection between your computer and the Freecom MediaPlayer are a little unstable. Make sure that you are not using any Hubs, and that only Switches are being used to connect your computers and the MediaPlayer to each other. If you are using a wireless connection, make sure your signal strength is strong. Try to connect the Freecom MediaPlayer directly to your ethernet port on your Mac to see if the connection is stable. This will ensure that the Freecom MediaPlayer's ethernet port is fine. If your connection stabilizes, then try replacing your ethernet switch or router. If the problem persists with any switch or router, a newer software version may fix your issue. Check the Download Center for possible updates.

an the Freecom MediaPlayer be left on over night?

4. C

Yes your Freecom MediaPlayer can be turned on 24 / 7. Before you turn off your computer we do recommend that you unmount the Freecom MediaPlayer to limit future problems with your Freecom MediaPlayer.

t takes over a minute for the Freecom MediaPlayer to show up on my

5. I desktop after enabling.

If you are running your Mac on a wireless connection, this may happen. A wireless connection may take some time to properly obtain a stable connection with the Freecom MediaPlayer. If your Freecom MediaPlayer is formatted in FAT32, this may also cause the mount to take long. If you wish to improve the speed, try reformatting the Freecom MediaPlayer in Mac OS Extended (only if you have a Mac ONLY environment).

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Chapter 5: Connect to External AV Device

5.1 Connect Video Cable

Freecom MediaPlayer supports 4 types of video output; "Composite, S-video, Component, HDMI". Use the video connection that your TV supports. Normally, TV supports composite video connection, and this package includes composite video cable.

1. Composite: Yellow RCA cable. (Supplied)

Yellow

•

(CVBS)

2. S-Video: Black rounded cable (not supplied)

S-VIDEO

•

3. Component: Y, Pb, Pr component cable (not supplied)

Red

•

(Pr)

Blue

•

(Pb)

Green

•

(Y)

4. HDMI : HDM I Cable (not supplied)

HDMI

•

Yellow (CVBS)

Red (Pr)

Blue (Pb)

Green (Y)

Connect a t digital audio - and video dev ices

Connect t o Composite

•

(CVBS) Jac k of TV

Connect S -Video Jack of T V

•

Connect P r Jack of TV

Connect P b Jack of TV

Connect Y J ack of TV

When you can not see normal screen after connecting video cable, check following:

TV "– Switch to Video Input Mode: Turn on TV, and switch to video input mode same

1. " as video connection. See TV user manual.

2. "

Freecom MediaPlayer" – Switch to Video Output Mode: Press "TV OUT" button

repeatedly. Whenever "TV OUT" is pressed, the video output signal changes.

hen a normal screen appears, save the configurations of the Freecom MediaPlayer.

3. W See "5.3.1 Video Setup".

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5.2 Connect Audio Cable

Freecom MediaPlayer supports 3 types of audio output; "Stereo, Coaxial, Optical". Use the audio connection that your TV or Audio set supports. Normally, TV supports stereo audio connection, and this package includes stereo audio cable.

1. Stereo: Red & White RCA Cable (supplied)

Red (STEREO -R)

•

(STEREO -L)

•

White

2.Optical: Optical Cable for Digital 5.1 ch. (not supplied)

Red (STEREO -R)

(STEREO -L) White

•

Connect St ereo-R Jack of TV.

Connect St ereo-L Jack of TV.

OPTICA L

•

3. Coaxial: Coaxial cable for Digital 5.1 ch. (not supplied)

COAXIAL

•

Connect O ptical Jack of Amplif ier or Receiver

Connect C oaxial jack of Amplif ier or Receiver.

Don't connect optical and coaxial cable together at the same time!

When you do not hear any sound after connecting Optical or Coaxial Cable, you have to change audio setup of the Freecom MediaPlayer as Encoded

ital. See "5.3.2 Audio Setup".

Dig

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5.3 Basic Setup

5.3.1 Video Setup

This is a guide for setting video output of Freecom MediaPlayer. You have to setup Freecom MediaPlayer's video output mode same as TV set's video input mode.

When you can not see normal screen after connecting video cable, check the followings:

TV "– Switch to Video Input Mode: Turn on TV, and switch to video

1. "

input mode same as video connection. See TV user manual.

reecom MediaPlayer" – Switch to Video Output Mode: Press "TV

2. "F

OUT" button repeatedly. Whenever "TV OUT" is pressed, the video output signal changes.

en a normal screen appears, save the video configurations of the

3. Wh

Freecom MediaPlayer.

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TV Video

Input Mode

Normal Video

S-Video S-Video Jack

Component 480i "TV Output" = Composite Mode

Component

480

720p

1080i

HDMI

480p

720p

1080i

1080p

640x480

800x600

1024x768

1280x1024

1600x1200

D-Sub

480p

720p

1080i

1080p

Player Video

Output Mode

"TV Output"= Composite Mode

"Composite Mode" = C/S-Video

"Composite Mode" = C/ YPbPr

"TV Output" = Component Mode

"Component Mode" = Select one

among 480p, 720p, and 1080i same

as TV input mode

"TV Output" = HD-HDMI Mode

"HD- HDMI Mode" = Selec t one

among 480p, 720p, 1080i,1080p,

640x480, 800x600, 1024x768,

and 1280x1024, 1600x1200 same

as TV input mode.

"TV Output" = HD-HDMI RGB Mode

"HD-HDMI RGB" = Select one among 480p, 720p, 1080i , and 1080psame as TV input mode

Connection Jack

of TV, Player

CVBS or Composite Jack

(Generally Yellow Jack)

Component 3 Jack

* Y(Gre en), Pb( Blu e),

Red)

Pr(

HDMI Jack HDMI Cable

HDMI jack of Player to DSub jack of T V(Monitor)

Video Cable

Type

Yellow RCA Cable

(Supplied)

S -Vid eo Cable * Black rounded

Component Cable

* Y(Green), Pb(Blue), Pr(Re d)

HDMI to D-Sub gender

NTSC / PAL : Standard TV Output. Select the correct one for use in your country.

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Setup Procedure

1. Turn on the Freecom MediaPlayer and press "SETUP" on Mode Selection screen.

2. Move to the 'Video Out' icon and press "OK". The setup box will be displayed under the icon menu.

elect a TV Out Mode and a detailed video output mode in accordance with the

3. S selected TV Out Mode and then press "OK".

ress "SETUP" to save configurations.

4. P

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5.3.2 Audio Setup

This is a guide for setting audio output of the Freecom MediaPlayer. You can use Stereo or Digital 5.1 ch.

Analogue/DCPM: If you connect the supplied audio cables (Red / White) to TV or Audio set directly.

Encoded Digital: If you want to listen to 5.1 ch / DTS Dolby by connecting receiver (or amplifier) with the Optical or Coaxial cable.

Setup Procedure

. T

urn on the Freecom MediaPlayer and press "SETUP" on the Mode Selection

screen.

2. M

ove to the 'Audio Out' icon and press "OK". The setup box will be displayed under

the icon menu.

3. S

elect Audio Out Mode, choose "Stereo" or 'Encoded Digital' and press "OK".

4. Press "SETUP" to save configurations.

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5.3.3 Network Setup

It is possible to obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP Server or IP Router, or to set the specific IP address. Check your network environments.

DHCP On: You can use this option when it is possible to obtain IP address automatically from DHCP Server or IP Router.

DHCP Off: You have to use this option if it is not possible to obtain IP address automatically or you connect to your PC directly without DHCP Server or IP Router, you have to use this option. Just enter the IP address and Subnet mask.

"DHCP Support On" Setup Procedure

. T

urn on the Freecom Media Player and press "SETUP" on the Mode Selection screen.

2. Move to the 'Network' icon and press "OK". The setup box will be displayed under the icon menu.

3. S

elect "DHCP Support-ON" and press "OK".

4. Press "SETUP" to save configurations.

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Check the obtained IP address

Press "INFO" on the Mode Selection screen, you will see the current obtained IP address from the DHCP server.

"DHCP Support Off" Setup Procedure

1. T

urn on the Freecom MediaPlayer and press "SETUP" on the Mode Selection

screen.

2. M

ove to the 'Network' icon and press "OK". The setup box will be displayed under

the icon menu.

3. S

elect 'DHCP Support-OFF' and press "OK".

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4. Move to 'IP address', 'Subnet' and press "OK". The input box will be displayed and you can enter the number with the "Direction" or "Number" button. Finally, press "ENTER" for saving configurations.

5. Press "ENTER" to save configurations.

Check the obtained IP address

Press "INFO" on the Mode Selection screen and you can see the current obtained IP address from DHCP server.

5.3.4 W

Refer to "2. Connect to PC via Network > 2.3 Wireless LAN Connection".

5.3.5 W

Refer to "2. Connect to PC via Network -> 2.3 Wireless LAN Connection".

ireless Setup

ireless Security Setup

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5.3.6 Folder Lock

In this option you can select a private password – protected folder. Create a folder named “Private“ on the HDD. Go to “Folder Lock” and select “Private" Folder on. To change the password, select “Change Password”.

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5.3.7 LED Setup

It is possible to turn on or off a backlight LED of the arrow button on the front side. When the LED disturbs you in night, turn off the LED.

1. T

urn on the Freecom MediaPlayer and press "SETUP" on the Mode Selection

screen.

2. M

ove to the "LED" icon and press "OK". The setup box will be displayed under the

icon menu.

elect "ON" or "OFF" and press "OK".

3. S

4. Press "SETUP" to save configurations.

5.3.8 Photo View Setup

When viewing a photo file, it is possible to enable or disable BGM (Background Music) and set the playback interval time of each photo file.

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BGM, Music Slide Show

Make a 'music' folder (in a small letter, not in a capital letter) at the root directory of the built-in HDD and save the MP3 files in the folder. If the HDD is divided into two or more partitions, make a ‚music' folder in the first partition.

Now you can view photo files and listen to MP3's at the same time. This feature is only available if you have a Freecom MediaPlayer with a HDD built-in.

Setup Procedure

1. T

urn on the Freecom MediaPlayer and press "SETUP" on the Mode Selection

screen.

2. M

ove to the "Photo View" icon and press "OK". The setup box will be displayed under

the icon menu.

elect "ON" or "OFF" and press "OK".

3. S

4. It is also possible to set the slide show interval time here. Select an interval time and press "OK".

ou can also select “Effects” here. Select an effect an press “OK”.

5. Y

6. Press "SETUP" to save configurations.

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5.3.9 Language Setup

It is possible to set a preferred language. This language will only be applied to OSD, not to subtitles.

5.3.1

0 Screen Ratio Setup

This is a guide for setting the TV type. There are three options: 4:3 Letter Box, 4:3 Pan Scan or 16:9.

Setup Procedure

urn on the Freecom MediaPlayer and press "SETUP" on the Mode Selection

1. T screen.

2. M

ove to the "Scr. Rate" icon and press "OK". The setup box will be displayed under

the icon menu.

3. S

elect "4:3 Letter Box", "4:3 Pan Scan" or "16:9" and press "OK".

4. Press "SETUP" to save configurations.

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5.3.11 Auto Play Setup

Auto Play means that the Freecom MediaPlayer plays the files continuously until it's stopped manually. This function can be turned on and off.

Setup Procedure

1. T

urn on the Freecom MediaPlayer and press "SETUP" on the Mode Selection

screen.

2. M

ove to the "Auto Play" icon and press "OK". The setup box will be displayed under

the icon menu.

elect "ON" or "OFF" and press "OK".

3. S

4. Press "SETUP" to save configurations.

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5.3.12 Internet (How to setup the Internet)

This is for how to connect Freecom MediaPlayer to the Internet.

1. A

fter turn Freecom MediaPlayer on, press "SETUP" button and go to "SETUP" page.

2. Go to the 2nd page and select "Internet" icon and press "ENTER" button then you will get the above page.

3. B

y using arrow buttons, go to the bottom setup.

By using arrow & number keys, set the configuration and press "ENTER" for saving of

the configuration.

4. P

ress "SETUP" button for the saving of the configuration.

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Check the Internet connection

Go to “Connection test” to check your internet connection.

5.3.13

i-RADIO

Refer to the below how to set up the "i-RADIO" on Freecom MediaPlayer.

Note: You can use shoutcast, and your own playlists (.pls, .m3u). ists must be located in a folder called “i-RADIO” in the root directory of the HDD.

How to setup

fter turn Freecom MediaPlayer on, press "SETUP" button and go to "SETUP" page.

1. A

Playl-

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2. Select "i-RADIO" icon and press "ENTER" button then you will get the above page.

3. By using arrow buttons, go to the bottom setup. By using arrow & number keys, set the configuration and press "ENTER" for saving of the configuration.

ress "SETUP" button for the saving of the configuration

4. P

Number of Server

Shoutcast has plenty of server lists, so you can limit the server number list with this function.

In case, select "Off" at the server list

Note: After you made "i-RADIO" folder at the root directory in the HDD of

ecom MediaPlayer, it shows playlists saved in pls, m3u format.

Fre

1. Press

key at the main page, select "i-RADIO" icon and press "ENTER" button.

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2. It shows server lists saved in the "i-RADIO" folder at the root directory. Select a list and press "ENTER" button then it plays.

In case, select "Shoutcast" at the server list

t shows the live broadcasting server list.

1. I

2. After select a server, it shows the broadcasting lists and press "ENTER" button then it plays.

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5.3.14 Skin

With skin function, you can make your own GUI (graphical user interface) of Freecom MediaPlayer.

Note: Save your own GUI or icon images in "skin1" folder at the root directory of Freecom MediaPlayer.

How to setup

fter turn Freecom MediaPlayer on, press "SETUP" button and go to "SETUP" page.

1. A

2. Select "Skin" icon and press "ENTER" button then you will get the page below.

3. By using arrow buttons, go to the bottom setup. By using arrow & number keys, set the configuration and press "ENTER" for saving of the configuration.

ress "SETUP" button for the saving of the configuration.

4. P

• Skin Folder: You can make up to 10 (skin1,skin2…,skin10).

• User Color File: If "color.txt" file is in the skin folder, it is showed as the user wants. If there is no color.txt file, then the default color is showed.

• Fo

nt color: Select the font color on the GUI (default : black)

• Font color selected: Font color when it is selected (Default : White)

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How to setup

1. Make "skin1" folder and save "GUI" or "Images" in the folder at the root directory in a HDD of Freecom MediaPlayer.

2. A

t Setup page of skin, select "ON" of "Skin Support" and select "Skin folder". Press

"SETUP" button for saving the configuration.

3. N

ow, you see the changed GUI. If you can not see the font, then change the font

color. (Setup Page > Skin > Change Font Color).

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4. As the above, it supports several font colors.

5.3.15 Others

You can set up for sound effect and screensaver.

How to setup

fter turn Freecom MediaPlayer on, press "SETUP" button and go to "SETUP" page.

1. A

2. Select "etc." icon and press "ENTER" button then you will get the following page.

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3. By using arrow buttons, go to the bottom setup. By using arrow & number keys, set the configuration and press "ENTER" for saving of the configuration.

4. Press "SETUP" button for the saving of the configuration.

5.3.16 Protocol

1. Turn Freecom Media Player on an press the “SETUP” button.

2. Move to the “Protocol” icon an press “OK”.

3. By using the arrow keys you can set the configuration. Press “SETUP” to save the configuration.

You can select between the protocols SAMBA, UPNP, NFS and FTP.

When selecting a protocol, specific options for the selected protocol will be available

in the menu.

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5.3.17 FTP

This option allows to run an FTP server on the Freecom Media Player.

Use the FTP Server to copy data to the Mediaplayer via network.

1. T

urn the Freecom Media Player on an press the “SETUP” button.

2. Move to the “FTP” icon and press “OK”.

3. By using the arrows key you can set the configuration. Press “SETUP” to save the configuration.

Rem

Options Explanation

Use FTP Server Turn on the FTP server.

FTP Server Save-To Path Select a destination

Server ID FTP Username

Server Password FTP Password

Server Port Enter a port here if you do not want to use the default

port for FTP (port 21).

ark: The FTP server settings can only be changed when the FTP server is off.

Not all browsers can upload data via FTP. Those that can include Internet Explorer and Konqueror. We recommend using FTP client software such as WS_FTP, SmartFTP or CuteFTP.

Enable the FTP Server option ("Setup" -> "FTP" -> "Use FTP Server" -> „ON“). Use any FTP client software or open your browser and enter

ftp://USERNAME:USERPASSWORD@ MEDIAPLAYER_IP.

USERNAME = Server ID

USERPASSWORD = Server Password

MEDIAPLAYER_IP = Mediaplayer IP-Address

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5.4 How to Play (Remote Control)

5.4.1 Basic Screen Menu

Mode Selection

The Mode Selection screen is the first screen that appears when the Freecom MediaPlayer is switched on. In this screen, you can select HDD (built-in), USB (external USB device), LAN (wired network), WIRELESS (wireless network). You can select one out of them.

HDD: Built-in HDD, USB: external USB device, LAN: wired network, WIRELESS: wireless network.

Each Mode icon is activated when connecting to an external device the right Mode is automatically selected.

Built-in HDD or external USB device

Following example is in case of a built-in HDD and the external USB device.

1. In the Mode Selection screen select the 'HDD' or 'USB' icon and press "OK".

2. The HDD or the USB data is displayed. Select a file and press "OK" to play that file.

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Wired & Wireless Network

Following example is in case of a wired network or a wireless network.

1. I

n the Mode Selection screen select the 'LAN' or 'WIRELESS' icon and press "OK".

2. A list of all the PC's on the network is displayed. To access a PC on the network select that PC and press "OK"

he shared folder of the PC is displayed. Select a file and press "OK" to play that file.

3. T

Refresh Network PC

To refresh the Network's PC list press "STOP".

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File Selection

To play a file, select it and press "OK".

Remote Control Function Descriptions

MENU Menu Icon

PREV Move by page

NEXT Move by page

SLOW ( )

DEVICE Mode Selection

OK Playback Play a file.

SELECT

(Number 1.)

SELECT ALL

ber 2.)

MOVIE Movie Mode Only Movie files are displayed.

MUSIC Music Mode Only Movie files are displayed.

PHOTO Photo Mode

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Function and Button Descriptions

Menu Icon is displayed including 'Play one, Play all and Play-list'. Press again for returning file selection screen.

Navigation Key Navigation key

In case of two or more file list page, move to previous page.

In case of two or more file list page, move to next page.

Up directory

Play-List

at Play-List

Return to up directory.

Return to HDD, USB, LAN, WIRELESS selection screen.

Use when registering a file at Play-List. After selecting a file, move to "MENU > Play-List"

Use when registering all files at Play-List. After selecting files, move to "MENU > Play-List"

Only Photo files are displayed. After pressing "PHOTO", you can use photo slide show.

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ALL MEDIA All Media Mode

INFO -

TV OUT Video Out Signal

Control

Brt.CONT

SETUP - Go to setup screen.

Play All Files or Play One File

There are two Play modes:

Play All Files: Plays a selected file and continues to play all files in the directory and subdirectory.

Play One File: Plays the selected file and stops.

To switch Play modes press "MENU" and move to the 'Play mode' icon. Change the mode in 'Play all' or 'Play One' and press "OK". Press "MENU" to save configurations.

Refresh Network

luminosity,

color depth,

brightness

All media files are displayed including movie, music and photo.

Current informati on of Player is displayed.

When pressing this button, video output signal is changed repeatedly.(If you can not see normal screen, press this button repeatedly until returningnormal screen.

When pressing this button, 3 modes switch. After selecting a mode, change settings with

arrow buttons.

To refresh the Network's PC list press "STOP".

Jump to first or last page

There might to be two or more list pages in case of many files at directory. At the time, conveniently jump to first or last page.

Jump to last page from first page: Move to "Up Directory" on the top of first page and press " " or "Previous".

Jump to first page from last page: Move to the last file on last page and press " " or "Next".

Full directory path

To make a directory path fully visible, press "Scr. Size".

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5.4.2 Play Video Files

Select a file and press "OK".

While viewing a file, you can press "MENU" to enter the 'Tool Box Menu'. This 'Tool Box' has a detailed play back function.

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Function and Button Descriptions

Remote

Control

MENU Tool Box

Direction

SLOW Playback Slow

VOLUME +

Direction

VOLUME -

Direction

MUTE Sound Off

Function Descriptions

Playback Play file.

Playback

Next File

Playback

Previous File

Fast Forward

Rewind

Jump to

Preferable

Playback Time

Volume Up Volume up.

Volume Down Volume down.

Pause

Tool Box is displayed. For returning to playback, press again.

When pressing while playing a file, pause the playback. For returning to playback, press again.

Play next file after a current playback file.

Play mode must be "Play all" in order to use this function.

Play the previous file after a current playback file.

Play mode must be "Play all" in order to use this function.

Whenever pressing this button, play speed is changed with 2x, 4x 8x, 16x, 32x in forward.

Whenever pressing this button, play speed is changed with 8x, 16x, 32x in backward.

Play slowly 1/2x, 1/4x, and 1/8x whenever pressing this button.

Move to a selected time of a file.Enter your preferable playback time with "Number" and press "OK", or use timesearching bar)

Mute the sound. In order to hear sound, press this button again.

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Subtitle

Move & Size

Subtitle Sync

SUBTITLE

BOOMARK

AUDIO Dual Audio

INFO

Brt. CONT

Subtitle

Select or Hide

Subtitle

Language Select

Specific Playback-

Time Memory

Show File

Information

Control

luminosity, color

depth, brightness

It is possible to change subtitle size and location. arrow button changes location. After doing, press "OK".

It is possible to set the subtitle sync. With (one second) (60 second) when motion and subtitle sync is not matched.

The subtitle name same as video file is displayed on screen automatically. However, it is possible to open the other preferable subtitle files or hide.

It is possible to switch each subtitle language when the subtitle is dual language format, for example, including a local language and English. When selecting "Discriminating subtitle language", first subtitle language will be displayed.

Save specific playback time when pressing this button. If you want to see bookmark list, press "BOOKMARK" on file selection screen.

It is possible to switch each audio language when the audio format is dual-audio, for example, including a local language and English.

Show the file information which is being played. In order to hide the information, press this button again.

When pressing this button, 3 modes switch. After selecting a mode, change settings with

arrow button changes size and

arrow buttons.

5.4.3 Play DVD Files

The DVD manager function supports playing original DVD's and Ripped DVD files.

Make a folder and save all the ripped files in this folder, connect to the TV or Monitor and select the 'VIDEO_TS.IFO' file in this folder.

Make sure that all the ripped files including VIDEO_TS.IFO from one DVD title are located in one folder.

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The DVD Manager function will not work if you can not find the 'VIDEO_TS.IFO' file among the ripped files from an original DVD title, DVD manager function will not work.

Move to the folder with the ripped DVD files.

Select the 'VIDEO_TS.IFO' file and press "OK".

Function and Button Descriptions

Remote Control Function Descriptions

It is possible to switch each audio language

AUDIO Dual Audio

SUBTITLE

Scr. SIZE Screen Size

Select

Subtitle Type

when the audio format is dual-audio, for example, including a local language and English.

Subtitle type will be changed whenever pressing this button.

Screen size will be changed when pressing the button.

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MENU Go to Menu Move to main menu while playing DVD.

SLOW Playback Slow

REPEAT

A-B REPEAT A-B repeat Set the A-B repeat.

TITLE Go to Title Menu Move to title menu while playing DVD.

ANGLE Angle Apply angle function.

INFO

Brt. CONT

Fast Forward

Rewind

VOLUME +

Direction

VOLUME -

Direction

MUTE Sound Off

Chapter, Title

Repeat

Show File

Information

Jump to Preferable

Playback Time

Control luminosity, color depth,brightness

Playback

Next Chapter

Playback

Previous Chapter

Playback Play 'Video_ts.ifo' file.

Pause

Volume Up Volume Up.

Volume Down Volume Down.

Play slowly 1/2x, 1/4x, and 1/8x whenever pressing this button.

Set chapter, title repeat.

Show the file information which is being played. In order tohide the information, press this button again.

Move to a selected time of a file. (It is not possible to use time searching bar.)

When pressing this button, 3 modes switch. After selecting a mode, change settings with

arrow buttons.

Play next chapter.

Play previous chapter.

Whenever pressing this button, play speed is changed with 8x, 16x, 32x, 48x in forward.

Whenever pressing this button, play speed is changed with 8x, 16x, 32x, 48x in backward.

Pause playback, if pressing this button when a file is being played. In order to play again, press this button again.

Mute the sound. In order to hear sound, press this button again.

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5.4.4 Play Audio Files

Select a file and press "OK".

While viewing a file, you can press "MENU" to enter the 'Tool Box Menu'. This 'Tool Box' has a detailed play back function.

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Function and Button Descriptions

Remote

Control

MENU Tool Box

Fast Forward

VOLUME +

Direction

VOLUME -

Direction

MUTE Sound Off

INFO

Brt. CONT

Function

Playback Play file.

Pause

Playback

Next File

Playback

Previous File

Rewind

Jump to

Preferable

Playback Time

Volume Up

Volume Down

Show File

Information

Control luminosity, color depth,

brightness

Descriptions

Tool Box is displayed. For returning to playback, press again.

When pressing while playing a file, pause the playback. For returning to playback, press again.

Play a next file after a current playback file. Play mode must be in Play all in order to use this function.

Play a previous file after a current playback file.

Play mode must be in Play all in order to use this function.

Whenever pressing this button, play speed is changed with 2x, 4x 8x, 16x, 32x in forward.

Whenever pressing this button, play speed is changed with 8x, 16x, 32x in backward.

Move to a selected time of a file.

Enter your prefe rable playback tim e with "Number" and press "OK".

Volume Up.

It is not possible to use this button when manual subtitle is displayed while playing audio file.

Volume Down.

It is not possible to use this button when manual subtitle is displayed while playing audio file.

Mute the sound. In order to hear sound, press this button again.

Show the file information which is being played. In order to hide the information, press this button again.

When pressing this button, 3 modes switch. After selecting a mode, change settings with arrow buttons.

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MP3 Subtitle

It is possible to show MP3 subtitles if the MP3 file supports this feature.

The MP3 file which supports subtitles is made in the 'driver caption editor' program, it doesn't support the LDB program.

While viewing a file, you can press "MENU" to enter the 'Tool Box Menu'. This 'Tool Box' has a detailed play back function.

5.4.5 Play Photo Files

Select a file and press "OK".

When pressing "MENU" while playing a file, "Tool Box Menu" is displayed. Tool Box allows using detailed playback function.

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Function and Button Descriptions

Remote Control Function Descriptions

MENU Tool Box

INFO

Brt. CONT

Playback

Pause

Playback

Next File

Playback

Previous File

Show File

Information

Control

luminosity,

color depth,

brightness

Tool Box is displayed. For returning to playback, press again.

Play file.

When pressing while playing a file, pause the playback. For returning to playback, press again.

Play a next file after a current playback file. Play mode must be in Play all in order to use this function.

Play a previous file after a current playback file.

Play mode must be in Play all in order to use this function.

Show the file information which is being played. In order tohide the information, press this button again.

When pressing this button, 3 modes switch. After selecting a mode, change settings with

arrow buttons.

Photo Slide Show

You can use the 'Play All' mode as a photo slide show.

Music Slide Show

Make a 'music' folder (in a small letter not a capital letter at root directory) of built-in HDD and save MP3 files at the folder. If the HDD is divided into two or more partitions, make a 'music' folder at first partition.

When you play one or all photo files, you can listen MP3 and see photo slide show together.

However, if there is just networking computer (not built-in HDD), you cannot listen MP3. Freecom MediaPlayer just detect MP3 files at built-in HDD's music folder. At that time, before playing photo files, set the Photo mode with pressing "PHOTO" button.

Set the playback interval time

To set the play back interval time for the slide show press "SETUP" and choose an interval time.

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5.4.6 Make a Play List

You can create a preferred play list.

The preferred play list will be erased after rebooting the Freecom MediaPlayer.

elect your preferred files with "SELECT" or "SELECT ALL".

1. S

Press "MENU" and select 'Play list'.

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3. The play list screen appears and displays the following:

- Play: play the preferred files

- Cancel: close the play list

- Move up, down: change to another file

- Shuffle: play files randomly

- Delete: delete the selected file

- Delete all: delete all files in the play list

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5.4.7 Remote Control

In this chapter the basic use of the remote control is described. For a more detailed description we refer to chapters '5.4.1 Basic Screen Menu', '5.4.2 Play Video files', '5.4.3 Play DVD files', '5.4.4 Play Audio files', '5.4.5 Play Photo files' and '5.4.6 Make a Play List'.

POWER: Turn On / Of f

TITLE: Go to Title Menu SUBTITLE: Select Subtitle Type Scr. SIZE: Screen Size ANGLE: Angle REPEAT: Chapter, Title Repeat A-B REPEAT: A-B repeat Brt. CONT: Control luminosity,

color depth, brightness

DEVICE: Mode Selection MENU: Tool Box SETUP: Go to setup screen. INFO: Show file information SEARCH: Jump to Preferable / Playback

Time

AUDIO: Dual Audio TV OUT: Video Out Signal M

IE: Movie Mode

MUSIC: Music Mode PHOTO: Photo Mode ALL MEDIA: All Media Mode SLOW : Playback Slow

Navigation key

STOP: Stop OK : Playback / Pause : Fast Forward : Rewind PREV : Move by page NEXT : Move by page SELECT: Register a file at Play-List SELECT ALL: Register all files at Play-List MUTE: Sound Off VOLUME (+): Volume up

VOLUME (-): Volume down BOOKMARK: Specific Playback

Time Memory

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Insert/Change Battery

1. Open the battery cover of the remote control.

2. Put the enclosed pilas on the tray.

3. Insert the cover into the remote control.

5.4.8 USB Host

How to eject the tray of external USB ODD (Optical Disk Drive)?

p playback and press number "3" button in order to eject the tray of

Sto external USB ODD. In addition, original DVD title with CSS Lock should not be played when connecting with USB host, but it is possible to play other format like XviD.

The Freecom MediaPlayer might not be compatible with some external USB devices. There are so many external USB devices, and specific products might not be compatible. We do not guarantee compatibility with all kinds of external USB devices.

Connect your external USB device to USB host port of Player. USB icon shall be activated on file selection screen. Selecting USB icon, and the files in USB device shall be displayed.

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Firmware Upgrade

Download an upgrade file from a local distributor in your country or visit:

www.freecom.com/support.

Connect the Freecom MediaPlayer to a TV set and turn it on, select the upgrade file and press "OK". The upgrade will progress automatically.

To check the firmware, press "SETUP" in the setup screen.

Select the file and press the "INFO" button to display the current firmware version.

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Chapter 6: Technical Specifications

Product Name Freecom MediaPlayer

Power 12 V , 3 A

Weight 450 g (without HDD & wireless antenna)

Dimension 57 x 150 x 185 mm (without wireless antenna)

Available OS

USB Device Device Port x 1ea, 480Mbps USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)

USB Host

Wired LAN

Wireless LAN

HDD Type 3.5" SATA HDD

HDD File System NTFS / FAT32

TV Type NTSC / PAL

Video Format

Audio Format MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA

Photo Format JPG/JPEG

Video Output

USB Device Compatible: Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X v10.3 higher

Host Port x 1ea, 480Mbps USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)Supporting to read USB devices like External USB HDD, ODD, Flash Drive, Card Reader

10/100 Mbps LAN (RJ-45. x 1ea, 100BaseTx: UTP/STP Category 5 LAN cable compatible

54 Mbps IEEE802.11g, 5dBi detachable antenna x 1ea, SMA type connector

AVI : MS-MPEG4v3/XviD/WMV9 (Not support XviD which has GMC option applied)

WMV : WMV9

ASF : WMV9

MP4 : MPEG4 Video

DAT : MPEG1

VOB : MPEG2

MPG/MPEG : MPEG1/MPEG2

TP/TS/TRP : HD-MPEG2/SD-MPEG2

COMPOSITE

S-VIDEO

HD COMPONENT Y, Pb, Pr (480p, 720p, 1080i)

HD HDMI (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

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Audio Output

Working Temperature 10˚C ~ 35˚C

Working Humidity 10% ~ 50%

STEREO L-R

S/PDIF Digital Output (Coaxial/Optical )

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WARRANTY

(valid in Europe/Turkey only)

We thank you for purchasing this Freecom product and hope you will enjoy using it. In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience on your part, we suggest reading the quick install guide, instruction manual and any additional electronic and or printed manuals. When problems occur we have a database with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on our Freecom website (www.freecom.com), please check this site before you contact the helpdesk.

Your Guarantee

All Freecom products come with unlimited technical phone and web support. By this Guarantee, Freecom warrants their products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period listed below from the date of its original purchase. If during this period of guarantee the product proves defective due to improper materials or workmanship, Freecom will, without charge for labour or parts, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the product or its defective parts upon the terms and conditions set out below.

Conditions

This guarantee will be granted only when the original invoice or sales receipt (indicating the date of purchase, product and serial number) is presented together with the defective product and a Freecom RMA number received from the Freecom Website or given by a Freecom Service Center. Freecom reserves the right to refuse the free-of-charge guarantee services when the date of purchase of the product cannot be proven. This guarantee will not apply if the RMA number is missing, the serial number on the product has been altered, removed or made illegible. This guarantee covers only the hardware components packaged with the product. This guarantee covers none of the following: (a) any consumable supplied with the product, such as media or batteries; (b) damage to or loss of any software programs, data or removable storage media; (c) any damage resulting from adaptations, changes or adjustments, which may have been made to the product, without the prior written consent of Freecom; (d) attempted repair by any party other than authorized by Freecom and (e) accidents, lightning, water, re or any other such cause beyond the reasonable control of Freecom.

With respect to all services provided, Freecom is not responsible for any damage to or loss of any programs, data or other information stored on any media or any part of any product serviced. Freecom is not liable for the consequence of business loss in case of system failure. Be sure to exclude all parts not covered by this guarantee prior to returning the product to Freecom. Freecom is not liable for any loss or damage to these items. If during the repair of the product the contents of the hard drive are altered, deleted or in any way modied, Freecom is not liable whatsoever.

Repair parts and replacement products will be provided on an exchange basis and will be either new, equivalent to new or reconditioned. All replaced parts and products become the property of Freecom The period of guarantee for any product or part repaired or replaced in warranty shall be the balance of the original guarantee. Repairs or replacements on product or parts out of warranty carry 6 (six) months guarantee.

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WAR RANT Y

Freecom Media Player 450 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Dear customer,

Warning !

Table of Contents

General Information

Package Content

Minimum System Requirements

Precautions

Warnings and Safety Instructions

Product Overview

Chapter 1: Use as External USB HDD

1.1 Insert the Hard Disk (only Drive-In Kit)

1.2 Connect the Freecom MediaPlayer to the PC

1.3 Format Built-in HDD via USB

1.3.1 Windows 2000

1.3.2 Windows XP / Vista

1.4 Copy Data via USB

1.4.1 Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Chapter 2: Access PC via Network

2.1 Connect LAN Cable

2.2 Set Network Configurations

2.3 Wireless LAN Connection

Chapter 3: Shared File Playback (Stream)

3.1 Windows 2000

3.2 Windows XP

3.3 Windows Vista

Chapter 4: Freecom MediaPlayer for Mac

4.1 USB 2.0 Mode

4.2 Partitioning your Freecom MediaPlayer under Mac OS X

4.3 FAQ Mac

Chapter 5: Connect to External AV Device

5.1 Connect Video Cable

5.2 Connect Audio Cable

5.3 Basic Setup

5.3.1 Video Setup

5.3.2 Audio Setup

5.3.3 Network Setup

5.3.6 Folder Lock

5.3.7 LED Setup

5.3.8 Photo View Setup

5.3.9 Language Setup

0 Screen Ratio Setup

5.3.11 Auto Play Setup

5.3.12 Internet (How to setup the Internet)

i-RADIO

5.3.14 Skin

5.3.15 Others

5.3.16 Protocol

5.3.17 FTP

5.4 How to Play (Remote Control)

5.4.1 Basic Screen Menu

5.4.2 Play Video Files

5.4.3 Play DVD Files

5.4.4 Play Audio Files

5.4.5 Play Photo Files

5.4.6 Make a Play List

5.4.7 Remote Control

5.4.8 USB Host

Chapter 6: Technical Specifications

WARRANTY