Vantec Jukebox User Manual

Contents

Introduction......................................................................................3

Specifications ................................................................................................................ 3

Precautions.................................................................................................................... 4

System Requirements.................................................................................................. 4

Package Content .......................................................................................................... 4

Product Overview.........................................................................................................5

1. Use as External USB HDD........................................................6

1.1 Insert Hard Disk.......................................................................................... 6

1.2 Format Built-in HDD via USB ..................................................................7

1.2.1 Windows 98SE, ME............................................................................................ 7

1.2.2 Windows 2000.....................................................................................................9

1.2.3 Windows XP ......................................................................................................11

1.3 Copy Data via USB ..................................................................................13

1.3.1 Windows 98SE..................................................................................................13

1.3.2 Windows ME...................................................................................................... 14

1.3.3 Windows 2000, XP ...........................................................................................15

1.3.4 Linux ................................................................................................................... 16

1.3.5 Mac ..................................................................................................................... 16

2. Use as Multimedia Player ...........................................................17

2.1 Connect to External AV Device ............................................................17

2.1.1 Connect Video Cable .......................................................................................17

2.1.2 Connect Audio Cable .......................................................................................18

2.1.3 Connect External IR Receiver.........................................................................18

2.2 Basic Setup ...............................................................................................19

2.2.1 Video Setup ....................................................................................................... 19

2.2.2 Audio Setup ....................................................................................................... 21

2.2.3 Other Setup .......................................................................................................22

2.2.3.1 TV Type Setup ............................................................................................... 22

2.2.3.2 Jpeg File Preview Setup ...............................................................................22

2.2.3.3 Language Selection Setup............................................................................22

2.2.3.4 Check Firmware Version...............................................................................22

2.3 Basic Screen Menu ..................................................................................23

2.3.1 Media Type Selection .......................................................................................23

2.3.2 File Selection......................................................................................................23

2.4 Play Video Files ........................................................................................24

2.5 Play DVD Files...........................................................................................27

2.6 Play Music Files........................................................................................29

2.7 Play Photo Files........................................................................................31

2.8 Make a Play-List........................................................................................33

2.9 Remote Controls.......................................................................................34

2.10 Others .......................................................................................................35

2.10.1 Music Slide Show............................................................................................35

2.10.2 MP3 Quick Play ...............................................................................................35

2.10.3 Change Background Image ...........................................................................35

2.10.4 Change OSD Text Color ................................................................................35

2.10.5 Firmware Upgrade ..........................................................................................35

Technical Support........................................................................35

Introduction

The AVOX|Jukebox is easiest way to turn your 2.5” notebook hard drive into a portable audio/video player. With a

simple to use interface, the AVOX|Jukebox can play movies, music, or a slideshow of your pictures when connected to

AV inputs on any televison. Also, since it utilizes high speed USB 2.0, you can get your data from your computer to

your 2.5” hard drive up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. And since it also doubles as a portable enclosure, you can

store your documents, programs, or any other data on the AVOX|Jukebox as well.

¾ Digital Multimedia Player via Home TV or Car TV ¾ USB 2.0 External Storage via PC(NTFS, FAT32) ¾ Audio - Stereo, Digital Coaxial 5.1ch. Sound ¾ Video - Composite, HD Component 480p, 720p, 1080i ¾ DVD Manager - Playback of DVD File same as Original DVD Title ¾ Easy Firmware Upgrade.

Specifications

Product Name AVOX|Jukebox

Power DC 5V / 2A

Weight 160g (without HDD) approx.

Dimension 80 x 148 x 24 mm approx.

Available OS Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.0 Higher, Linux 2.4 Higher

USB Interface 480Mbps USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 Compatible) / Slave

HDD Type 2.5” IDE HDD

HDD File System NTFS / FAT32

TV Type NTSC / PAL

Movie

Supported Format

Video Output

Audio Output

External IR Support (Optional)

Working Temperature 0˚C ~ 60˚C

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.)

DivX, XviD (except GMC, Qpel option applied)

COMPOSITE

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

STEREO L-R

DIGITAL COAXIAL (DTS Pass-Through Only)

Precautions

□ We do not recommend storing sensitive or critical data on the AVOX|Jukebox. Due to the portable nature of the enclosure/media player, there is

a greater likelihood of mishandling which may cause damage. We are responsible for the AVOX|Jukebox only and are at no point liable for data

loss or any hard drive problems.

□ In a car, we recommend you use a cigarette lighter adaptor that provides DV 5V/2A. We are not responsible for the damage or loss of data by

using an incorrect cigarette lighter jack.

□ Unplug all cables from the AVOX|Jukebox when it is not in use. Do not leave the power adaptor plugged in when not in use.

□ Always handle the AVOX|Jukebox by its sides. The top & bottom aluminum cover may become warm/hot from hard drive activity.

□ The AVOX|Jukebox does not support DivX/XviD encodings of video files that has GMC, Qpel option.

□ The AVOX|Jukebox supports only pass-through for DTS Audio.

□ Do not turn off power while a file is in use.

□ If the length of USB cable is too long, connection issues may arise (Recommended : up to 3 meters maximum)

□ A USB 2.0 Host Adaptor is required for the AVOX|Jukebox to operate at USB 2.0 speeds.

□ [IMPORTANT] : If an unformatted HDD is inserted into the AVOX|Jukebox, a PC cannot detect the Mpeg4 Player. Make sure that the HDD is

formatted. For “How to format a HDD, contact HDD manufacturer or the seller.

□ Do not drop the unit or subject it to impact, especially during use. Doing so may cause damage to the unit or the hard drive. Please note that

any problems with the hard drive must be dealt with by the hard drive manufacturer.

□ We recommend you only use the supplied cables or accessories that are made specifically for use with the AVOX|Jukebox. Using other cables or

accessories may inhibit the ability of the unit to perform properly, or cause damage.

□ [IMPORTANT] : Store and operate the unit away from water and heavy moisture. If the AVOX|Player should become wet, unplug all cables from

the unit immediately. Continued use under this condition may result in shock, physical damage to the unit and to any device it is connected to

and damage or loss of data on the HDD.

□ Do not touch the unit if your hands are wet. There may be a risk of shock and possible damage to the unit and to data on the HDD.

□ Keep unit away from direct sunlight.

□ Keep unit away from devices that transmit strong magnetic signal. It may cause data damage or loss on HDD.

□ Any attempt to disassemble or reverse engineer any part of the AVOX|Jukebox is strictly prohibited. It will result in the voidance of the product

warranty and possible damage to the unit and loss of data.

System Requirements

▪ Interface : 480Mbps USB 2.0 High-Speed (USB 1.1 compatible)

▪ Power Supply : USB Bus Power or DC Power

▪ Available OS : Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, MAC 9.0 higher, Linux 2.4 higher

▪ Available System : Desktop / Laptop PC that has USB port(s)

Package Content

Primary Package

▪ AVOX|Jukebox ▪ Remote Control & Battery ▪ USB Cable, AV Cable( Composite + Stereo L-R),

▪ Component Video Cable ▪ Coaxial Audio Cable ▪ Power Adapter ▪ Windows 98 Driver CD ▪ User Manual

Optional Package

▪ External Remote Control IR Receiver ▪ Cigar Jack Lighter

Product Overview

① Power Power LED

Front

View

Back

View

② HDD HDD LED ③ IR IR LED ④ IR Receiving Area IR receiving area for remote signals

① USB Connect USB cable ② 5V Connect power Cable ③ IR/5.1 Connect coaxial cable for 5.1 ch. digital audio output

④ SD/HD Connect component Y, Pb, Pr cable for video output ⑤ AV Connect AV cable for composite video and(or) Stereo audio output

- Front View -

① Power

③ IR ④ IR Receiving Area

② HDD

- Back View -

① USB

② 5V

④ SD/HD

③ IR/5.1

(or Connect external remote control IR receiver)

⑤ AV

1. Use as External USB HDD

1.1 Insert Hard Disk

9 Only compatible with 2.5” IDE Hard Disk for Laptop(or Notebook) PCs. 9 Hard Disk should be “Master”. However, if the Hard Disk supports “Single” mode, you need to try to set

“Single “mode. You should not need to change the setting under most conditions.

① Grip the handles on the front

panel and pull back to remove,

then open the top cover.

④ Secure HDD onto PCB by

using the supplied screws.

② Pull the PCB out. ③ Grip HDD and insert it into

the pins of PCB (be sure to

align the 44 pins)

⑤ Insert the PCB into the case,

and then close the top cover

and secure the front panel.

1.2 Format Built-in HDD via USB

If the built-in HDD is not formatted, the PC cannot detect the hard disk drive. If this is the case, format the hard disk first

by referring to the following guide. If the hard disk drive is already formatted, skip to “1.3 Copy Data via USB”.

1.2.1 Windows 98SE, ME

1) Install Windows 98 Driver. Find the driver at Windows 98 CD→ Windows 98 Driver Directory.

After finishing installation, Connect the AVOX to

your PC via USB cable.

(If not detected, plug in the power cable)

2) Select [Start→Program→Accessories→MS-

DOS Prompt] on Windows.

3) Type “fdisk” command at Command Prompt

window and press [Enter].

4) Type the “Y” at the “Do you wish to enable large

disk support (Y/N)” and press [Enter].

5) Select “5. Change current fixed disk drive” and

press [Enter].

6) Type the last Disk number in 0% usage.

7) Select “1. Create DOS partition or Logical DOS

Drive” and press [Enter].

8) Select “ 1. Create Primary DOS Partition ” and

press [Enter].

9) Wait until finishing verifying the drive integrity.

fter finishing drive integrity verification, type “Y”

10)

at “Do you wish to use the maximum available size for

a Primary DOS Partition (Y/N)”.

11) Type the capacity or % which you want to use and

press [Enter].

12) Drive integrity verification will start again. After

finishing that, press [ESC] key when the “Primary DOS

Partition created, drive letters changed or added”

message displays.

13) Press [ESC] key again. “ Shut down Windows

before restarting” message will be displayed. Press

[ESC] key finally for exiting FDISK.

14) Type “ exit ” command at “ C:\WINDOWS> ” and

press [Enter] to return to your Windows screen.

15) Unplug the AVOX and connect it again. New

volume will appear in [My Computer]. Click the right

mouse button on the new volume and select [Format].

1.2.2 Windows 2000

1) Connect the AVOX to your PC via USB cable.

(If not detected, plug in the power cable)

2) Select [Start → Settings → Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Computer Management → Disk Management] on Windows.

3) If the [Disk Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard] is

started, click Next to progress for finishing the wizard.

If this wizard not started, right

click the left area of

unallocated drive at no. 4 figure, and start the wizard.

WARNING: Look for the unallocated drive. DO NOT assume it is disk 1.

4) After finishing the [Disk Signature and Upgrade

Disk Wizard], Right-click the Unallocated Drive. And

then, click [Create Partition].

Right Click for

starting Disk

Wizard.

5) Click [Next] at the Create Partition Wizard

Windows.

6) Check [Primary Partition] and click [Next].

7) Type number that you want to use and click [Next].

8) Assign a drive letter and click [Next].

9) Choose FAT32 or NTFS at File system to use and

click [Next].

9 FAT 32 system is available on windows

98SE/ME/2000/XP, but NTFS system is available on

windows 2000/XP only.

9 If you choose FAT32 system on Windows 2000/XP,

one drive letter’s maximum size will be limited to 32GB. If

you want to use one drive letter of 32GB more in FAT32,

you have to format on windows 98SE/ME.

9 If you want to create two or more partition with one

disk drive, it will be recommended “Primary Partition”

10) After finishing Wizard setup, formatting will be

progressed automatically.

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