Freecom Technologies MediaPlayer Drive-In Kit User Manual
FREECOM Network MediaPlayer
Drive-In Kit
MANUAL
Rev. 520
Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In
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Dear customer,
Thank you for buying the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive-in kit, a
brand-new digital multimedia player that supports dual data access mode via
3.5" HDD inside (not supplied) and 10/100Mbps Network. With this player 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
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Table of Contents
Users manual
General Information .......................................................................... page 4
Warnings and Safety Instructions .....................................................page 6
Product Overview ............................................................................... page 8
Chapter 1:
Use as External USB HDD ................................................................... page 10
Chapter 2:
Access PC via Network ....................................................................... page 31
Chapter 3:
Use as Multimedia Player .................................................................. page 49
Technical Specifications ..................................................................... page 77
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Introduction
• Dual Data Access Mode via 10/100Mbps LAN and 3.5" HDD (when assembled in the device)
• Digital Multimedia Player via Home TV or Car TV
• USB 2.0 External Storage via PC (NTFS, FAT32)
• Audio - Stereo, Digital Coaxial & Optical 5.1ch. Sound
• Video - Composite, S-Video, HD Component 480p, 720p, 1080i
• DVD Manager - Playback of DVD File same as Original DVD Title
• Firmware upgradeable.
Package Content
Please check the contents of the box. The following should be supplied:
• Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit, footstand
• Remote Control & Battery
• Composite + Stereo L-R Cable
• USB Cable
• LAN Cable
• Power Adapter
• CD with manual and, USB 2.0 Driver for WIN98SE
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General Information
Minimum System Requirements
USB Requirements
• Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP / MAC OS X 10.1 or higher / Linux 2.4.x or higher
• Available USB 2.0, 1.1 Port (USB 2.0 recommended)*
Network Requirements
• Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
• Available 10/100 Ethernet LAN Port, RJ-45 (100Mbps recommended)
• LAN Cable (cross-wired or standard - see Page 28 2.1)
Hardware Requirements
• Pentium III 500MHz or faster
• At least 128 MB RAM
• USB interface (USB 1.1 or USB 2.0*)
• A CD-ROM drive or internet connection for driver installation
• For playback on TV, a TV with PAL or NTSC system is required.
• Support HDD: Compatible with standard 3.5" IDE Hard Drive
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* USB 2.0 is downwards compatible to USB 1.1. To achieve optimal performance from the
Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit your PC should be equipped with an USB
2.0 port. USB 2.0 PCI Host Controllers are separately available at www.freecom.com.
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Precautions
• We strongly recommend you to regularly back up the data from the hard
drive that you have built in, to another safe media. Freecom can never be
held responsible for data damage or data loss of the built-in HDD.
• Unplug the power adaptor when you don't use the device for a longer
period time.
• The device does not support DivX, XviD codec of video files that has GMC,
Qpel option.
• Do not turn off the power when a file is playing.
• We recommend (when connected to PC) that you use a USB cable not longer
than 3 meters.
• If you have USB 1.1 Host Adapter, the device will be working at USB1.1
speed.
• When using a hard drive with less than 6GB storage capacity, you may
experience data damage or data loss. We recommend you to use a harddrive
of more than 6GB.
Note: Be sure to format the Hard Drive before using the device.
When you use an unformatted HDD, a PC will not detect the
device.
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 Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit functions
properly, please take note of the following precautions. If these are not
followed, you may void your warranty and damage the Freecom Network
MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit.
• Safely remove the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit via your
operating system (the "unplug or eject hardware" option in the Windows
taskbar) before disconnecting the USB cable or power cable and before
switching off the device. Failing to do so may result in data loss.
• Do not disconnect the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit from
the PC during file transfer. This may result in data loss and an error on the
player. If this occurs, please run the ScanDisk utility.
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Warnings and Safety Instructions
• Do not drop the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit or expose it
to other kinds of sudden mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss
and damage to the hard drive.
• Do not use the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit when the
ambient temperature is below 10°C or above 45°C.
• If the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit is moved from a cool
environment to a warmer environment, please allow the drive to acclimatize to the ambient temperature before operating the device. Failing to do
so may lead to condensation within the drive enclosure, which in turn may
cause the drive to malfunction.
• Do not place liquids or drinks on the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35
drive in kit. When liquids are spilled and get in contact with the electronics
within the drive enclosure, it will damage the drive and will cause the drive
to malfunction.
• Do not use the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit in a dusty
environment. Dust inside the enclosure may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.
• Do not use the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit near magnetic
fields.
• Opening the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit will void the
warranty.
• The Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit may generate heat when used for
a longer period of time.
Furthermore, warranty does not apply to:
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• Damages or problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration or
incorrect electrical current or voltage.
• Any product tampered-with or damaged warranty seal or serial number
label.
• Any product without a warranty or serial number label.
• Batteries and any consumable items delivered with or in the equipment.
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Product Overview
1. FRONT VIEW
All basic operation functions can be done with the buttons on the device
without use of the remote control.
Enter
Power
Play / Pause
ENTER Select or play a file
Navigation Key, Up, Down, Left, Right
POWER Power On, Off
PLAY / PAUSE Play all files from selected file / Pause
STOP / INIT Stop / Return to Mode Selection Screen
IR IR receiving area for remote signals
PWR Power LED
NET Network LED
HDD HDD LED
Stop / Init
IR
PWR
NET
HDD
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2. BACK VIEW
IR-EXT
USB
Optical
CVBS
Stereo L - R
S-Video
Coaxial
Y. PB. PR
LAN
PWR
IR-EXT Connect external remote control IR receiver
USB Connect USB cable
OPTICAL Connect Optical cable for 5.1 ch. digital audio output
S-VIDEO Connect s-video for video output
COAXIAL Connect coaxial cable for 5.1 ch. digital audio output
Y, PB, PR Connect component Y, Pb, Pr cable for video output
LAN Connect lan cable for networking
PWR Connect power cable
CVBS Connect composite cable for video output
STEREO L-R Connect stereo cable for audio output
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Chapter 1: Use as External USB HDD
1.1 Insert Hard Disk
• Only use a 3.5" IDE Hard Disk for Desktop.
• Hard Disk should be jumpered as "Master". However, if the Hard Disk
supports "Single" mode, you need to try to set "Single "mode.
1. Unscrew the 4 screws and open the cover by
sliding it in the direction of the arrow
2. Connect Power and IDE 40-pin connector to
Hard Disk.
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3. Close the cover by sliding it in the direction
of the arrow.
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4. Put the 4 screws back
1.2 Connecting the player to the PC
1. Connect the USB cable to the player and connect the power adapter to the
DC jack on the player.
2. Connect the adapter into an AC outlet.
3. Connect the player to the PC's USB port.
4. Switch the power on by pressing the power on-off button on the player
5. Windows 2000 and Windows XP will recognize the player as a USB drive
automatically; you can use the player without installing a driver.
Note: for use under Windows98SE, you have to install the USB2.0
driver from the manual CD.
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6. If the player is not recognized or detected, please check if the USB connector
is properly connected to the device and the PC.
1.3 Format the Built-in HDD via USB
If the assembled HDD is not formatted, a PC will not detect the hard disk drive.
If your harddisk is not formatted,follow the below mentioned instructions. If
the hard disk drive is already formatted, you can discard below steps and go to
"1.4 Copy Data via USB".
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File System features
Please refer to the tables below for an overview:
File systems supported by different operating systems
Operating system
File system
FAT FAT32 NTFS
Windows 98SE yes yes not supported
Windows ME yes yes not supported
Windows 2000 yes yes yes
Windows XP yes yes yes
Maximum size of a partition
Operating system
File system
Windows 98SE 2 GB 60 GB
Windows ME 2 GB 2 TB
Windows 2000 4 GB
Windows XP 4 GB
FAT FAT32 NTFS
*1, 2
n.a.
*2
*3
*3
32 GB 16 TB
32 GB 16 TB
n.a.
Example for different partitions with different file systems on one Network
MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit
Total size of the Drive
File system
NTFS FAT32
120 GB 90GB 30 GB
The example above is a good solution for Windows 2000/XP users who
sometimes exchange data with Windows 98SE/ME PCs.
For storing the data under Windows 2000/XP 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 Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit
for your needs.
*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 Microsoft 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.
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1.3.1 Partitioning your Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit under
Windows 98SE / Windows ME
Windows 98SE only: The fdisk version which is installed together with your
operating system does not recognize the correct size of hard disks larger than
64 GB.
Windows 98SE/ME: For large partitions fdisk will not display the partion size
correctly! Please ignore this as the partitioning results will still be OK.
Further information and an update to fix this problem can be found in article
263044 of the "Microsoft Knowledge Base"on the Microsoft Website under
http://support.microsoft.com.
Creating a partition on the Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit under
Windows 98 SE / ME
The following steps will guide you the process of creating partitions on your
Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit under Windows 98SE/ME. After this
procedure your Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit will be ready for
use and it will be allocated a drive letter.
1. Click on the "Start" button.
2. Select "Run".
3. Enter "fdisk" and confirm with "OK".
4. Answer the question "Do you wish to enable large disk support?" by
pressing the 'Return' key. FAT32 is now activated.
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5. Choose Option "5 (Change current fixed disk drive)" by pressing '5' and
'Return'.
6. Select the hard disk by its number where the "Usage" contains no value but
only a percent symbol. Select the number of the corresponding hard disk
and confirm by pressing the "Return" key.
Now your hard disk is activated and ready to be partitioned.
Note: Partition size of large hard disks will not be displayed
correctly! However partitioning results will be OK.
7. Select Option 1 "(Create DOS partition or Logical DOS drive)" by pressing
'1' and confirm with 'Return'.
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8. Select Option 1 "(Create primary DOS partition)" by pressing '1' and
confirm with 'Return'.
Wait until drive integrity is completely checked.
9. If only one partition is required then answer "Y" to the question: "Do you
wish to use the maximumavailable size for a Primary DOS partition?" If
more than on partition is required go to the next section "Create two or
more partitions on the Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit under Windows
98 / Windows ME".
Now the whole disk will be partitioned as one primary partition. Wait until
the drive integrity check is completed.
10. Press the 'ESC' key to return to the fdisk options.
11. Now press the 'ESC' key to close the "fdisk window".
partitioned.
12. Stop your hard disk by using the hot unplug icon in the lower right corner
of your screen and remove the USB cable from your hard disk. Afterwards
connect your hard disk again with your computer. The hard disk will now
be recognized by Windows.
Your hard disk is now
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As Windows tries to access your hard disk an error message will appear. This
happens, because your hard disk is not yet formatted.
Creating two or more partitions on the Network MediaPlayer-35
drive in kit under Windows 98SE / ME
1. Repeat steps 1 to 7 from the previous chapter (Create one partition on the
Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit under Windows 98SE/Windows ME).
2. Answer the question "Do you wish to use the maximum available size for
a primary DOS partition?" with "N".
3. Enter either the size or a percentage value for the partition size. Press
'Return' and wait until the drive integrity check is completed.
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4. Press the 'ESC' key to return to the fdisk options.
5. Select Option 1 "(Create DOS partition or Logical DOS drive)" by pressing
'1' and confirm with 'Return'.
6. Select Option 2 "(Create Extended DOS Partition)" by pressing '2' and
confirm with 'Return'. Wait until the drive integrity check is completed.
7. Enter either the size or a percentage value for the partition size or press
'Return' to accept the default value.
8. Press 'ESC' to return and wait until the drive integrity check is completed.
9. A logical drive needs to be defined now. Enter the size of the logical drive
and press 'Return' or accept the default value by pressing 'Return'.
10. Press 'ESC' to return to the fdisk options.
11. Now press the 'ESC' key to close the "fdisk window".
partitioned.
12. Stop your hard disk by using the hot unplug icon in the lower right corner
of your screen and remove the USB cable from your hard disk. Afterwards
connect your hard disk again with your computer. The hard disk will now
be recognized by Windows.
As Windows tries to access your hard disk an error message will appear. This
happens, because your hard disk is not yet formatted.
Formatting partitions on the Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit
under Windows 98SE / ME
1. Double-click on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.
2. Click with the right mouse button on the drive symbol of your Network
MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit. Now a menu will appear where you can choose
the option "Format".
3. Please perform a complete formatting of your drive.
name to your drive here.
4. After you have completed your selection, click on "Start".
Your hard disk is now
You can also assign a
Attention: Selecting the wrong drive will lead to a loss of your
data. Please ensure that the correct drive is selected!
5. Confirm the next message with "OK".
6. After formatting is finished you can perform a disk scan. To do so, follow the
instructions of the Windows Help system. If you don't want to scan your
disk, just close the message window.
Repeat these steps for each partition if more than one partition was
created.
Now your Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit is ready for use. You can use
it like an internal hard disk for storing your data.
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Deleting a partition on the Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit under
Windows 98SE / ME
The following steps will explain how to delete a partition on your Network
MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit.
1. Click on the "Start" button.
2. Select "Run".
3. Enter "fdisk" and confirm with "OK".
4. fdisk will be started. Answer the question "Do you wish to enable large disk
support?" by pressing the 'Return' key. FAT32 is now activated.
5. Choose Option 5 "(Change current fixed disk drive)" by pressing '5' and
'Return'.
6. Select the hard disk to be deleted by its number. ATTENTION: Please make
sure that the correct drive is selected. Selecting the wrong drive will lead to
a loss of your data!
7. Choose Option "3 (Delete partition or Logical DOS Drive)" by pressing '3'
and 'Return'.
8. Select the partition to be deleted by pressing its number and 'Return'.
9. Enter the drive label and press 'Return'.
10. Confirm with 'Y' and 'Return' to delete the partition.
11. Press the 'ESC' key to return to the fdisk options.
12. Press 'ESC' to exit fdisk. Stop your hard disk by using the hot unplug icon in
the lower right corner of your screen and remove the USB cable from your
hard disk. Afterwards connect your hard disk again with your computer.
The hard disk will now be recognized by Windows.
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1.3.2 Partitioning your Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit under Windows XP / 2000
Creating a partition on the Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit
under Windows XP / 2000
The following steps will guide you through the process of creating partitions
on your Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit. After this procedure your
Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit will be ready for use and it will
be allocated a drive letter.
1. Click with the right mouse button on the "My Computer" icon on your
desktop.
2. Select the option "Manage".
3. Select the option "Storage" -> "Disk Management".
4. Choose the hard disk, which is "unallocated".
is "unallocated".
Ensure that the entire drive
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5. Click with the right mouse button on the "unallocated" area and select the
option "New Partition" (Windows 2000: "Create Partition Wizard"). The
"New Partition Wizard" opens. Click on "Next".
6. Select "Primary partition" and click on "Next".
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7. Now you can adjust the size of your partition. Click on "Next" if only one
partition is to be created. See next chapter (Creating two or more partitions
on the Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit under Windows XP/2000) how
to create more than one partition.
8. Assign a drive letter to your hard disk. Normally you can use the default
options. Click on "Next".
9. Select the formatting option. Choose either "FAT32" or "NTFS", the
"Allocation Unit Size" should remain on "Default". Finally select "Perform
Quick Format" and click on "Next".
10. Click on "Finish" to complete the partitioning of your Network MediaPlayer35 drive in kit. Your Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit will be formatted
now and is ready-to-use afterwards.
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Creating two or more partitions on the Network MediaPlayer-35
drive in kit under Windows XP / 2000
1. Repeat the steps from the previous chapter (Creating a partition on the
Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit under Windows XP/2000) for creating
the first partition.
2. Click with the right mouse button on the "My Computer" icon on your
desktop.
3. Select the option "Manage".
4. Select the option "Storage" -> "Disk Management".
5. Right-click on the unallocated space of your Network MediaPlayer-35 drive
in kit and select the option "New partition" (Windows 2000: "Create
partition"). The "New Partition Wizard" (Windows 2000: "Create Partition
Wizard") opens. Click on "Next".
6. Select "Extended partition" and click on "Next".
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7. Now you can adjust the size of your partition. Enter the size and click on
"Next".
8. Click on "Finish" to create the "Extended partition". The unallocated space
now changed to "Free space".
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9. Right-click on "Free Space" and select "New Logical Drive" (Windows 2000:
"Create Logical Drive"). The "New Partition Wizard" (Windows 2000:
"Create Partition Wizard") opens. Click on "Next".
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10. "Logical drive" is already selected. Click on "Next".
11. Specify the partition size and click on "Next".
12. Assign a drive letter and click on "Next".
13. Select the formatting option. Choose either "FAT32" or "NTFS", the
"Allocation Unit Size" should remain on "Default". Finally select "Perform
Quick Format" and click on "Next".
14. Click on "Finish" to complete partitioning. Your partition will be formatted
now and is ready-to-use.
Deleting a partition on the Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit
under Windows XP / 2000
1. Click with the right mouse button on the "My Computer" icon on your
desktop.
2. Select the option "Manage".
3. Select the option "Storage" -> "Disk Management".
4. Choose your external hard drive and right-click on the partition.
5. Select "Delete Partition" and confirm by clicking on "Yes". The partition
will be deleted now.
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