Sitecom MD-271 User Manual

MD-271
Portable TV Media Player
Full Manual
Introduction
Photos
• Display slide shows with music
• Zoom, pan, move and rotate photos
Video
• Fast forward, rewind, pause, zoom, and pan
• View subtitles
Music
• Fast forward, rewind, pause, shuffle, and repeat
• Playlist support
Index
1 Key Features ............................................................................4
2 Package Contents..................................................................... 5
3 Cautions ...................................................................................6
3.1 Usage Cautions.......................................................................................... 6
3.2 Power........................................................................................................ 6
3.3 Radio Interference .................................................................................... 6
3.4 Repair ....................................................................................................... 6
3.5 Disposing of the Player ............................................................................. 6
3.6 Hard Disk Cautions .................................................................................... 6
3.7 Others ....................................................................................................... 7
4 Product Layout......................................................................... 8
4.1 Front Panel................................................................................................ 8
4.2 Back Panel................................................................................................. 9
4.3 Remote Control ....................................................................................... 10
5 Getting Started....................................................................... 12
5.1 Installation Requirements ....................................................................... 12
5.2 Installation Procedure............................................................................. 12
6 Navigating the menu ..............................................................15
6.1 Menu Language ....................................................................................... 15
6.2 Output Resolution ................................................................................... 15
6.3 Home Menu ............................................................................................. 17
6.4 Settings Menu ......................................................................................... 19
6.4.1 System ................................................................................................19
6.4.2 Audio ...................................................................................................22
6.4.3 Video ...................................................................................................24
6.4.4 MISC....................................................................................................27
6.5 Music Menu ............................................................................................. 29
6.5.1 Playing Audio ........................................................................................29
6.5.2 Browsing Files .......................................................................................30
6.6 Photos Menu ........................................................................................... 34
6.6.1 Display & Slide Show .............................................................................34
6.6.2 Browsing Files .......................................................................................35
6.8 Movies ..................................................................................................... 38
6.8.1 Video Player..........................................................................................38
6.8.2 Browsing Files .......................................................................................42
7 Appendix ................................................................................ 45
7.1 Copyrights and Trademarks .................................................................... 45
7.2 Warranty ................................................................................................. 45
7.3 GPL Statement ........................................................................................ 45
Revision 1.0 © Sitecom Europe BV 2010
Note: All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication. However, as our engineers are always updating and improving the product, your device’s software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual.
1 Key Features
The key features of MD-271 Portable TV Media Player include:
• HDMI interface for digital audio and high-definition video.
• Composite interface (RCA, yellow/white/red) for analogue AV connection.
• Video output resolution includes 480i (using the composite interface), or 480p, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (available when using the HDMI interface).
• Built-in screensaver.
• Remote Control included.
• Dolby Digital and DTS support.
• Compact size, ideal for taking with you.
Supported file types
Video Audio Photo Playlist Subtitles
Mpeg 1 MP3 (CBR, VBR) GIF PLS SRT (UTF-8)
Mpeg 2 MP2 BMP M3U SMI
Mpeg 4 (ASP) WAV/PCM/LPCM JPEG SUB
Mpeg 4 (AVC HD/H.264) AAC (Mpeg 4) TIF/TIFF ASS
WMV9 AC3 (Dolby) PNG SSA
VC-1 FLAC
MKV WMA
Xvid WMA Pro
DivX Ogg Vorbis
AVI (MPEG4, Xvid, AVC)
VOB/ISO/IFO
DVR-MS
ASF
MOV(MPEG4, H.264)
DAT (VCD/SVCD)
FLV
2 Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped back in its original package.
The contents of the package of the MD-271 Portable TV Media Player are:
• MD-271 Portable TV Media Player
• HDMI Cable
• RCA Cable
• Remote control with batteries
• 5V 3A DC adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
• CD-ROM with additional manuals
• USB Y-Cable
• Carrying Pouch
3 Cautions
This player’s design and manufacturer has your safety in mind. In order to safely and effectively use this player, please read the following before usage.
3.1 Usage Cautions
User should not modify this player. If commercial hard disk is being used, the environmental temperature should be within +5 ~ +35 degrees Celsius.
3.2 Power
The player’s power voltage is DC 5V 3A. When using this player, please connect the supplied AC adapter or AC adapter cable to the player’s power jack. When placing the adapter cable, make sure it can not get damaged or be subject to pressure. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the adapter first before cleaning it. Never connect the adapter to the player in a humid or dusty area. Do not replace the adapter or cable’s wire or connector.
3.3 Radio Interference
- If not properly shielded, almost all electronic devices will get radio interference.
Under some conditions, your player might get interference.
- The design of this player has followed the FCC/CE standard, and has followed the
following rules: (1) This player may not cause harmful interference; (2) This player could accept some interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3.4 Repair
If the player has a problem, you should take it to an appointed repair centre and let the specialists do the repair, never repair the player yourself, you might damage the player or endanger yourself or your data.
3.5 Disposing of the Player
When you dispose of the player, be sure to dispose it appropriately. Some countries may regulate disposal of electrical device, please consult with your local authority.
3.6 Hard Disk Cautions
The player uses an internal hard disk for data storage, in normal case, format or repair is not required. You should carefully read the <Frequently Asked Questions> chapter on our website for the latest information before formatting the hard disk.
- Physical impact may create bad sectors on the hard disk, you can use CHKDSK to
fix the problem.
- All data stored on the player may be lost due to physical impact, electrical shock,
power surge, HDD format etc. Please backup your data regularly.
- It is suggested to do a defragmentation after a long period of usage.
- Regularly backup the data in the hard disk so that it can be recovered in the event
of data corruption or loss. Our company takes no responsibility for loss of data
stored on the hard disk.
3.7 Others
When using this player, please do not let the player come into contact with water or other liquid, if water is accidentally spilled on the player, please use a dry cloth to absorb the spillage. Electronic products are vulnerable, when using please avoid shaking or hitting the player, and do not press the buttons too hard.
- Do not let the player come into contact with water or other liquid.
- Do not disassemble the player, repair the player or change the design of the player,
any damage done will not be included in the repair policy.
- Do not press the buttons of the remote too hard.
- Avoid hitting the player with a hard object, avoid shaking the player and stay away
from magnetic fields.
- If during electrostatic discharge or a strong electromagnetic field the product will
malfunction, unplug the power cable. The product will return to normal performance
the next time it is powered on.
Hard
disk LED
Power LED
4 Product Layout
USB Port
InfraRed
Receiver
4.1 Front Panel
Item Description
USB Port Use this to connect the Media Player to your PC.
InfraRed Receiver
Hard disk LED
Power LED The LED lights blue when the MD-271 is switched on.
Point the Remote Control at the InfraRed Receiver.
The LED lights blue when the Hard disk inside the MD-271 is active.
Power
Connector
HDMI Port
Composite
Port
4.2 Back Panel
Item Description
Power Connector Connect the 5V DC Adapter to this port.
Composite Port Use this to connect analogue video and audio receivers.
HDMI Port Use this to connect a digital Television.
4.3 Remote Control
Button Function or Description
Power Turn the MD-271 on or off.
Home Go to the Homepage.
Menu Arrows Use these to select the file or menu option you want displayed.
Ok Choose the option/action/file that’s currently highlighted.
Return Return to the previous menu page.
Mute Mute the sound.
Options
Playback Buttons
View options for playback of the file type used. Use the navigation buttons and OK button to select an option.
Standard playback functions for Play/Pause, Fast Forward, Fast Reverse and Stop.
Previous/Next Play or view the previous file or next file in the folder.
Search Go to the Search menu.
Repeat Repeat the playing file.
Audio Choose the audio stream while watching video.
Subtitle Choose the subtitle stream while watching video.
Resolution Show the currently used resolution.
Info Show information about the playing file.
Volume Select the volume output.
Zoom Zoom in or out on the photo or video.
5 Getting Started
Before beginning the installation, please read through the installation procedure described in this manual.
5.1 Installation Requirements
To begin using the MD-271 Portable TV Media Player, you will need:
• A television set (TV) with either a HDMI connection or available AV composite
cable connections for audio and video.
• The MD-271 Portable TV Media Player connected to the TV.
5.2 Installation Procedure
The MD-271 Portable TV Media Player installation procedure is summarized below:
1. Transfer digital video, digital photo and digital music or audio files to the MD-271
2. Connect the TV Media Player to a TV.
3. Connect the power to the TV Media Player.
5.2.1 Transfer Media files to the MD-271
Transfer your favourite content, like your music, videos and photos, from your computer to the MD-271 via the USB connector. You can connect the MD-271 like any other USB storage. You don’t need to put the files in any order, the Portable TV Media Player will sort them out in the right categories for Music, Videos and Photos.
5.2.2 Connecting the MD-271
Below is a summary of the audio and video connection options. The pages that follow have illustrations of the various connection types.
Video Connections
To connect video to your TV, there are two options. If your TV or home entertainment system is equipped with a HDMI port, use a HDMI cable for the video and audio connection. Alternatively, the media player video output can be supplied through the composite video connection (A/V port).
• Composite Video
Plug the supplied RCA cable into the A/V port on the rear panel of the MD-271 and the opposite end of the cable into the composite video in connector on your TV.
• HDMI Video
Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the back panel of the MD-271. Plug the opposite end to the matching HDMI connector on your television or audio video system. HDMI provides the best video quality resolution up to 1080p, plus audio support.
Audio Connections
The MD-270 supports audio over HDMI. Alternatively a RCA analogue connection for the stereo audio signal can be used.
• Analogue Audio (RCA)
Plug the supplied RCA cable into the A/V port and the red and white connectors into the colour-coded Audio connectors of your stereo receiver. Connect the red plugs to the Right (R) jacks and the white plugs to the Left (L) jacks.
5.2.3 Connect power to the MD-271
Connect the supplied 5V 3A DC adapter to a free wall socket. Connect the other end to the designated port on the back of the TV Media Player.
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