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PoGo Products T1 User Manual

Contents
Introduction........................................................................................3
Specifications .........................................................................................................................3
Precautions.............................................................................................................................4
System Requirements...........................................................................................................4
Package Content ...................................................................................................................5
Product Overview................................................................................................................... 5
1. Using MEDIAGATE T1 as a Multimedia Player...............................7
1.1 Connect to External AV Device....................................................................7
1.1.1 Connect Video Cable...................................................................................................7
1.1.2 Connect Audio Cable...................................................................................................8
1.2 Basic Setup.......................................................................................................9
1.2.1 Video Setup..................................................................................................................9
1.2.2 Audio Setup................................................................................................................11
1.2.3 Network Setup............................................................................................................12
1.2.4 Screen Setup..............................................................................................................14
1.2.5 Preview Setup ............................................................................................................14
1.2.6 LED Setup...................................................................................................................15
1.2.7 Time Setup..................................................................................................................15
1.3 Basic Screen Menu ....................................................................................... 16
1.3.1 Mode Selection, Media Type Selection...................................................................16
1.3.2 File Selection ..............................................................................................................18
1.4 Play Video Files ............................................................................................. 19
1.5 Play DVD Files................................................................................................22
1.6 Play Music Files.............................................................................................24
1.7 Play Photo Files............................................................................................. 26
1.8 Make a Play-List.............................................................................................28
1.9 Remote Controls............................................................................................29
1.10 Others.............................................................................................................30
1.10.1 Music Slide Show.....................................................................................................30
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1.10.2 MP3 Quick Play ....................................................................................................... 30
1.10.3 Change Background Image ................................................................................... 30
2. Playing your TiVo® files.................................................................31
2.1 Connect to External AV Device..................................................................31
2.1.1 Connect Video Cable ................................................................................................ 31
2.1.2 Connect Audio Cable ................................................................................................ 32
2.2 Connecting to your TiVo®...........................................................................33
2.2.1 Setting up the Network Connection......................................................................... 33
2.2.2 Connection via DHCP Server or Router.................................................................34
2.2.3 Direct connection via Cross-Over............................................................................ 35
2.2.4 TiVo® file selection.................................................................................................... 37
2.2.5 Playing your TiVo® files............................................................................................ 38
3. Use as External USB HDD........................................................39
3.1 Insert Hard Disk (for drive-less MEDIAGATE T1 version)...................39
3.2 Copy Data via USB ........................................................................................40
3.2.1 Windows 98SE........................................................................................................... 40
3.2.2 Windows ME............................................................................................................... 41
3.2.3 Windows 2000, XP .................................................................................................... 42
3.2.4 Mac.............................................................................................................................. 43
4. Accessing PC via Network.......................................................44
4.1 Connect LAN Cable.......................................................................................44
4.2 Setting Network Configurations.................................................................44
4.2.1 Windows 98SE, ME................................................................................................... 45
4.2.2 Windows 2000............................................................................................................ 47
4.2.3 Windows XP ............................................................................................................... 50
4.2.4 Firmware Upgrade..................................................................................................... 54
Technical Support .......................................................................... 54
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Introduction
The MEDIAGATE T1 digital multimedia player, supports dual data access mode via the internal 3.5” HDD and a 10/100Mbps network. Easily enjoy Digital Movie, Digital Music, and Digital Photo data on your TV. Network the MEDIAGATE T1 with your personal computer, home entertainment center, TV, and even your TiVo®, for the ultimate media center!
Specifications
Product Name MEDIAGATE T1 Power 5V 1.5A /12V 1.5A Weight 2.3lbs with HDD Dimension 57 x 150 x 185 mm Available OS Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS10 or higher USB Interface 480Mbps USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 Compatible) / Slave Network Interface 10/100 Mbps LAN (RJ-45) HDD Type 3.5”IDE HDD HDD File System FAT32 TV Type NTSC / PAL
Movie
Supported Format
Video Output
Audio Output Working Temperature 0°æC ~ 60°æC
Working Humidity 10% ~ 50%
Music MP3, OGG Vorbis, WAV, WMA (except WMA9 pro.lossless) Photo JPG (JPEG)
MPEG 1, 2, 4 (MPG, MPEG, AVI, M2V, DAT, VOB, IFO etc.) XviD (except GMC, Qpel option applied) TiVo series 2 compatible
COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPONENT Y, Pb, Pr (480p, 720p, 1080i Progressive Scan) STEREO L-R DIGITAL COAXIAL, OPTICAL (DTS Pass-Through Only)
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Precautions
?áWe strongly recommend you back up your data stored in your MEDIAGATE T1. We are not responsible for data damage or loss due to failure of the HDD. ?ËIt is strongly recommended the user unplug the power adaptor when MEDIAGATE T1 is not in use for extended periods of time.
?MEDIAGATE T1 does not support the XviD codec of video files that has GMC, Qpel option. ?«MEDIAGATE T1 only supports “Pass-Through” for DTS Audio codec. ?KDo not power off while a fileisplaying. ?ëIf the length of the USB cable is too long (recommend: up to 3 meters), MEDIAGATE T1 may not operate properly. ?‹If you have a USB 1.1 Host Adapter, MEDIAGATE T1 will only work atUSB1.1 speed. ?+Datadamage or loss may be caused if lessthan 6GB of storage isavailable on internal HDD. ?áVery Important! If an unformatted HDD is inserted into MEDIAGATE T1, a computer will not be able to detect the
HDD. Make sure that the HDD is formatted. ?Dropping MEDIAGATE T1 can cause damage. Be careful of drops, sharp impact, or shock. If MEDIAGATE T1 is damaged by dropping, impacting, or shocking, contact the manufacturer or your place of purchase. ?KWe recommend you use only the supplied cables and/or accessories. This will insure the best performance of your MEDIAGATE T1. Using other cables or accessories may not support the best performance. ?‹Very Important! Keep MEDIAGATE T1 away from water and heavy moisture. If MEDIAGATE T1 is exposed to moisture of any kind, unplug from the PC, network, and/or power right away. If you use the MEDIAGATE T1 under these conditions, the HDD may be damaged or you may receive an electric shock.
?kDo not touch the MEDIAGATE T1 with wet hands. It may cause electric shock. ?Keep away from heat and direct light. ?WKeep away from devices that transmit strong magnetic signals. It may cause data damage or loss on HDD. ?—Do not disassemble. Doing so may cause damage or loss of data. (May void warranty)
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System Requirements
?áUSB Requirements
- Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP / MAC OS 10 or higher
- Available USB 2.0, 1.1 Port (Recommend USB 2.0)
?7Network Requirements
- Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
- Available 10/100 Ethernet LAN Port, RJ-45 (Recommend 100Mbps)
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Package Content
?áMEDIAGATE T1, Cradle, Remote Control, Battery, Composite + Stereo L-R Cable, USB Cable, Power Adapter, User Manual ** Optional Package: External Remote Control IR Receiver, Carrying Bag
Product Overview
- Front View -
1. ENTER
2. NAVIGATION KEYS
Front View
3. POWER
4. PLAY/PAUSE
5. STOP/INIT
6. IR
7. PWR
8. NET
9. HDD
1. ENTER Select or play a file
2. NAV. KEYS Navigation Key, Up, Down, Left, Right
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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Back View
- Back View -
1. IR-EXT
2. USB
3. OPTICAL
9. CVBS
10. STEREO L-R
4. S-VIDEO
5. COAXIAL
6. Y, PB, PR
7. LAN
8. PWR
1. IR-EXT Connect external remote control IR receiver
2. USB ConnectUSB cable
3. OPTICAL Connect Optical cable for 5.1 ch. digital audio output
4. S-VIDEO Connect s-video for video output
5. COAXIAL Connectcoaxialcablefor5.1ch.digitalaudiooutput
6. Y, PB, PR Connect component Y, Pb, Pr cable for video output
7. LAN Connect LAN cable for networking
8. PWR Connect power adapter
9. CVBS Connect composite cable for video output
10. STEREO L-R Connect stereo cable for audio output
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1. Using MEDIAGATE T1 as a Multimedia Player
1.1 Connect to External AV Device
1.1.1 Connect Video Cable
MEDIAGATE T1 supports 3 types of video output; “Composite, S-video, and Component”. Use the video connection that your TV supports. Normally, your TV will support a composite video connection; a composite video cable is included in this package.
?áComposite:YellowRCAcable.(Supplied)
Yellow (CVBS)
Yellow
(CVBS)
Connect to Composite (CVBS) Jackof TV
?áS-Video:Blackroundedcable(notsupplied)
S-VIDEO
Connect S-Video Jack ofTV
?áComponent:Y,Pb,Prcomponentcable(notsupplied)
Red (Pr)
Blue (Pb)
Green
(Y)
Red (Pr)
Blue (Pb)
Green
(Y)
Connect PrJack ofTV
Connect PbJack ofTV
Connect YJack ofTV
ü If anormal screen is notvisible after connectingvideo cable,pleasecheck thefollowing:
1. “TV “– Switch to Video Input Mode: Turn on TV and switch to video input mode, same as video connection. See TV users manualformore info.
2. “MEDIAGATE T1” – Switch to Video Output Mode: Press [VIDEO] button repeatedly. Whenever [VIDEO] is pressed, the video outputsignal is changed.
3. Afteryou see anormal screen, youmust save videoconfigurations of MEDIAGATET1.See “1.2.1Video Setup”.
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1.1.2 Connect Audio Cable
MEDIAGATE T1 supports 3 types of audio output; Stereo, Coaxial, and Optical. Use the audio connection that your TV or Audio set supports. Normally, your TV will support a stereo audio connection. This package contains a stereo audio cable.
?áStereo:Red& WhiteRCACable(supplied)
Red
(STEREO-R)
(STEREO-L)
White
?áOptical(¨ ):OpticalCableforDigital5.1ch.(notsupplied)
Red
(STEREO-R)
(STEREO-L)
White
Connect Stereo-R Jack ofTV.
Connect Stereo-L Jack ofTV.
OPTICAL (¨ )
ü Don’t connect optical and coaxial cabletogether at the same time.
Connect Optical Jack of Amplifier or Receiver
?áCoaxial:CoaxialcableforDigital5.1ch.(notsupplied)
COAXIAL
Connect Coaxial jack of Amplifier or Receiver.
ü If you cannot hear sound after connecting the Optical or Coaxial Cable, you will have to change audio setup of MEDIAGATE T1 toEncoded Digital.See“1.2.2 AudioSetup”
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1.2 Basic Setup
1.2.1 Video Setup
IMPORTANT! The MEDIAGATE T1 video output mode and TV set input mode must be on the same setting.
ü If youcannot see anormal screen afterconnecting thevideocable, pleasecheck the following:
1. “TV “– Switch to Video Input Mode: Turn on TV and switch to video input mode, same as video connection. See TV users manual for moreinfo.
2. “MEDIAGATE T1” – Switch to Video Output Mode: Press [VIDEO] button repeatedly. Whenever [VIDEO] is pressed, the video outputsignalischanged.
3. Afteryou see anormal screen, youmust save thevideo configurations ofMEDIAGATE T1.
TV Video
Input Mode
Normal Video
S-Video
Component480i
Component480p HD Component OutOn 480p
Component720p HD Component OutOn 720p
Component1080i HD Component OutOn 1080i
ü NTSC, PAL:Standard ofTV Output. Selectthe propersettingfor usinginyour country.
MEDIAGATE T1
Video
Output Mode
TV Out:NTSC C/S-Video
(HD ComponentOFF)
TV Out:PAL C/S-Video
(HD ComponentOFF)
TV Out:NTSC C/S-Video
(HD ComponentOFF)
TV Out:PAL C/S-Video
(HD ComponentOFF)
TV Out:NTSC C/YPbPr
(HD ComponentOFF) TV Out:PAL C/YPbPr (HD ComponentOFF)
Connection Jack
of TV, MEDIAGATE
T1
CVBS orComposite Jack
(Generally YellowJack)
S-Video Jack
Component3 Jack
* Y(Green),Pb(Blue), Pr(Red)
Video Cable Type
Yellow RCACable
(Supplied)
S-Video Cable
* Blackrounded
ComponentCable
* Y(Green),Pb(Blue), Pr(Red)
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< Setup Procedure>
1. Turn on MEDIAGATET1andpress[SETUP] in the Mode Selection screen.
2. Select the ‘TV Out’ icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under the icon menu.
3. Select the Video Output Mode that you want and press [ENTER].
4. Press [SETUP] to save configurations.
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1.2.2 Audio Setup
This isaguide for setting the audio output of your MEDIAGATE T1. You can use Stereo or Digital 5.1 ch.
ü Analog /DCPM:Select when youconnect the suppliedaudio cables(Red/ White)toTV or Audioset directly. ü Encoded Digital: Select when you want to listen through 5.1Ch / DTS Dolby by connecting receiver (or amplifier) with Optical or
Coaxial cable.
<Setup Procedure>
1. Press [SETUP] in the Mode Selection screen. 2. Select the ‘Audio’ icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under the icon menu.
3. Select the Audio Output Mode that you want and press [ENTER].
4. Press [SETUP] to save configurations.
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1.2.3 Network Setup
MEDIAGATE T1 can connecttoanetwork.It is possible to obtain the IPaddressautomaticallyfromyourDHCPServer or Router, or manually set a specificIPaddress.Checkyournetworkenvironments.
ü DHCP On:You can usethis option toobtain the IPaddress automatically froma DHCP ServerorRouter. ü DHCP Off: When itis not possible to obtain the IPaddressautomatically, you mustusethis option. Enter the IP address andSubnet
mask manually.
‘DHCP On’ Setup Procedure
1. Press [SETUP] in the Mode Selection screen. 2. Select the ‘Network’ icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under the icon menu.
3. Select DHCP: On and press [ENTER].
4. Press [SETUP] to save the configurations.
ü When you use ‘DHCP On’, you can see the IP address in the MENU screen after selecting the [PC-Network] icon in the Mode Selection screen.
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<DHCP Off Setup Procedure>
1. Press [SETUP] in the Mode Selection screen. 2. Select the ‘Network’ icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under the icon menu.
3. Select ‘DHCP: Off and press [ENTER].
4. Select 'IP Addr' and press [ENTER]
The IP address Input box will be displayed. Enter the IP address with the arrow and number buttons on the remote control. Press [ENTER].
5. Select 'Subnet' and press [ENTER]. The Subnet mask Input box will be displayed. Enter the Subnet mask with the arrow and number buttons on the remote control. Press [ENTER].
6. Press [SETUP] to save the configurations.
ü When you use ‘DHCP Off’, you can see the IP address in the MENU screen after selecting [PC­Network] icon in the Mode Selection screen.
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1.2.4 Screen Setup
This is a guide for setting the TV Type. You can use 4:3 Letter Box, 4:3 Pan Scan, and 16:9. The default setting is 4:3 Letter Box.
<Setup Procedure>
1.Press [SETUP] in the Mode Selection Screen.
2. Select the ‘Screen’ icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under the icon menu.
3. Move to and select either 4:3 Letter box, 4:3 Pan scan or 16:9, and press [ENTER].
4. Press [SETUP] to save the configurations.
1.2.5 Preview Setup
It ispossibletoenable or disable “Preview the photo file as a thumbnail image” before playing.
<Setup Procedure>
1. Press [SETUP] in the Mode Selection screen.
2. Select the ‘Preview’ icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under the icon menu.
3. Move to and select Photo preview “On or Off” and press [ENTER].
4. Press [SETUP] to save the configurations.
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1.2.6 LED Setup
You may switch the backlight LED arrow buttons on the front of the MEDIAGATE T1 on or off.
<Setup Procedure>
1. Press [SETUP] in the Mode Selection screen. 2. Select the ‘LED’ icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under the icon menu.
3. Move to and select LED “On or Off” and press [ENTER].
4. Press [SETUP] to save the configurations.
1.2.7 Time Setup
You may enter your Standard Time Zone and enable or disable Daylight Savings Time.
<Setup Procedure>
1. Press [SETUP] in the Mode Selection screen. 2. Select the ‘Time’ icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under the icon menu.
3. Select your Standard Time Zone and press [ENTER].
4. Press [SETUP] to save the configurations.
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1.3 Basic Screen Menu
1.3.1 Mode Selection, Media Type Selection
After turning on MEDIAGATE T1, you will see the Mode Selection screen. In this screen, you can select the internal HDD or Networked Computers. Press [ENTER] after moving to the selected icon with the arrow keys.
ü If thereis no HDDor network connectionavailable, the iconswill not behighlighted.
1) Using the Built-in HDD
1. Select the 'MediaGate' icon in the Mode Selection screen and press [ENTER] to access HDD's files.
2. [Media Type Selection] Select a media type you wish to play and press [ENTER].
- Movie: Select toplayVideo files
- Music:SelecttoplayMusicfiles
- Photo: Select to view Photo files
- Playlist: Select when making a play list including video, music, photo files
- Setup: Select to enter setup screen.
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