EXTERNAL MULTIMEDIA HARD DRIVE / 3.5" / USB 2.0 / (W)LAN / AV
WIN & MAc
Rev. 750
Freecom MediaPlayer
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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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Table of Contents
User manual
General Information ...........................................................................................................page 5
Warnings and Safety Instructions .................................................................................pag
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
• 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
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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.
Copyright
• 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
• 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
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
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.
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lose the cover by sliding it in the direction of the
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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 98SEyesyesnot supported
Windows MEyesyesnot supported
Windows 2000yesyesyes
Windows XP / Vistayesyesyes
File sys tem
FATFAT32NTFS
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Maximum size of a partition
Operat ing system
File sys tem
Windows 98SE2 GB60 GB
Windows ME2 GB2 TB
Windows 20004 GB
Windows XP / Vista4 GB
FATFAT32NTFS
*1, 2
*2
*3
*3
32 GB16 TB
32 GB16 TB
n.a.
n.a.
Example for different partitions with different file systems on one Freecom
MediaPlayer
File sys tem
Operat ing system
NTFSFAT32
120 GB90 GB30 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".
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*1
: 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.
*2
: Hard disk capacity will not be displayed correctly by fdisk!
*3
: 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.
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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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".
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lick "Next" at the New Partition Wizard.
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6. Check "Primary partition" and click "Next".
7. Type number size you want to use and click "Next".
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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/Vistacan 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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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
ha
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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