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    User Manual[...]

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    For your Safety Warning z To prevent electric shock or other injury , please do not disassemble or repackage this product. z To prevent a fire, electric shock, or dev ice malfunction, please do not use this product in a wet environment such as a bathroom. z During operation, do not expose the product in are as above 35°C (95°F) or below 5°C (41?[...]

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    Table of contents For your Safety ............................................................................ 2 Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................ 1 Features ....................................................................................... 1 System Requirements ............................[...]

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    1 Chapter 1 Introduction Features  Plays back most media file formats.  Plays media files from your PC via network.  Supports USB external storage devices.  Supports both NTFS and FAT32 f ile system.  Supports both NTSC and PAL TV systems.  Supports video output to full-HD 1080p.  Supports HDMI and component video output. Syste[...]

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    Chapter 3 The Remote Control Changing the Battery of the Remote Control If the battery becomes depleted, change the battery according to the following instructions: Buttons POWER POWER on or off the media player. HOME Return to the main menu. MUTE Mute audio output, and press again to resume. DISPLAY Display current status, including track number a[...]

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    3 BACK Return to the previous screen when navigating the menus. FAST REWIND/FAST FORWARD Press to fast rewind or fast forward the current playback. Press repeatedly to select faster rewind or fast forward speeds. PAUSE/STEP Press to pause current playback. Press again to step to the next frame. Press PLAY button to resume playback. PREVIOUS Press t[...]

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    Parts and Functions 1 Remote receiver: When using the remote, point the remote towards here. 2 Power and access indicator: Blue Lights up: The power is on. Red Lights up: The media player is in standby mode. 3 Power connector: Connect to the AC adapter. (DC 12V, 2A) 4 USB 2.0 type A connector: Connect to a USB Flash drive or a an external US B HDD.[...]

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    5 Chapter 4 Quick Start How do I use this device? Copy media files from your computer to a USB storage device, and t hen connect it to this device. Then connect this device to your TV or Home Theater . The User Interface is somewhat intuitive like a Browser . Try starting w ith and buttons. How do I play medi a files on my TV? 1. Connect this devic[...]

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    Chapter 5 USB Connection Mounting the USB External Storage Compatibility 1. This device supports FAT16/32, a nd NTFS file systems. 2. This device supports USB ex terna l HDDs and USB Flash drives. 3. This device does not support USB external CD/DVD/BD/HDDVD/ot her ODD drives. Mounting of a USB External Storage This device automatically mounts a USB[...]

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    7 * The Disk Management of Windows V ista/XP/2000 can only create a F A T32 partition up to 32GB. Media Files for Playback This device can play back the following media files: Video Photo** Audio Subtitle MPEG-1 (MPG/DA T), MPEG-2 (A VI/ISO/I FO/MPG/VOB), MPEG-4 (A VI/Xvid/ASP/A VC H D / H . 2 6 4 ) , W M V, F L V, M K V, RM/RMVB, TS, m2ts, mts, TP[...]

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    Chapter 6 TV Connection Connecting to AV Equipments HDMI Connection The HDMI connector can output both digita l audio/video signals. Many HDTV sets and digital A V receivers support this type of connection. (HDMI c able not provided) To a T V: T o an A V receiver: If the HDMI cable is disconnected in playback, this device will stop playback immedia[...]

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    9 Composite Audio/Video Connection The composite audio/video is compatible with most TV sets and A V amplifiers (receivers.) Y ellow: Video signal; White: Left audio channel; Red: Right audio channel. 1. Connect one en d of the composite (Red, White, Yellow) cable to the pla yer’s composite jack. 2. Connect the oth er end to your television’s c[...]

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    Power Connection 1. Make sure the p ower switch is off. 2. Connect the D C jack of the AC adapter to the connector marked “DC 12V” , plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Network Connection 1. Connect one en d of the Ethernet cable to the player’s LAN connector. 2. Connect the oth er end of the Ethernet Cable to you r networking devic[...]

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    11 Chapter 7 Main Menu 1. Power on th e media player. 2. After a few second, the system will enter a main menu. To enter the main menu, press on the remote control too . 3. Press or to select All , Music , Movies , Photo , Setup option on the main menu, and press to select. Press to enter. Chapter 8 Setup The Setup option allows you to configure mu[...]

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    Digit al Output 1. Press to enter. 2. Press or to select from HDMI RAW or HDMI LPCM to enable or disable the function. 3. Press to confirm or press to exit. HDMI LPCM: It is the original bit stream and will provide a better audio output quality . HDMI RAM: It is the default setting, and provides 2 channels audio output. VIDEO SETUP Press or on th e[...]

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    13 Contrast Select to set contrast levels. 1. Press to enter. 2. Press or to ad just contrast. The new setting is previewed onscreen. 3. Press to confirm or press to exit. DNR Select to adjust DNR. 1. Press to enter. 2. Press or on the remote control to select “Off” to disable this function or “A uto” to active it. 3. Press to confirm or pr[...]

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    1080P 24 Hz Use it to select the video display resolution. If your video file is 1080P 24Hz, suggest to enable this option. It could provide the better video display resolution. Network Setting Press or on th e remote control to select the Network option. Press to enter, or press to exit. Wired Lan Setup Select to set the Network Setting. Before us[...]

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    15 Fix IP (Manual): Using Fixed IP , it is required to enter IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway . For further assistant to above settings, please check local network setting. 1. Press to enter the entry screen and press to enter the IP address, and select OK to confirm. 2. Press to confirm or press to exit. Wireless Setup Before configuring t[...]

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    Infrastructure (AP): It is used to connect computers with wireless network adapters, also known as wireless clients, to an existing w ired network with the help from wireless router or access point. Get SSID Name System will search for an existing SSID (Service Set Identifier) auto. And select the access point you wish to access from the SSID list.[...]

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    17 Peer to Peer (Ad Hoc): It is used to connect wireless clients directly together , without the need for a wireless router or access point. Ad Hoc Setup Set the Wireless SSID, Wireless Security , and Host IP for the Ad Hoc connection. Press to enter . Press to return. Note: Both the player and your P C need to use the Ad Hoc mode, share a common S[...]

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    T ext Encoding Use it to select to choose the subtitle encoding language. (Please check your subtitle encoding format and make sure the subtitle files are located in the same folder first.) 1. Press to enter. 2. Press or to select the subtitle language. 3. Press to confirm or press to exit. System Upgrade Use it to upgrade firmware from USB device.[...]

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    19 Resume Play Use it to resume playback. 1. Press to enter. 2. Press or to enable (ON) or disable (Off) this function. 3. Press to confirm or press to exit. Slide Show Time Select to set photo slide show time. 1. Press to enter. 2. Press or to select interval photo time you require. 3. Press to confirm or press to exit. T ransition Effect Select t[...]

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    Screen Saver Screen Saver could save power . 1. Press to enter. 2. Press or to enable (ON) or disable (Off) this function. 3. Press to confirm or press to exit. Movie Preview Movie Preview function could help you preview movie on files browser window . 1. Press to enter. 2. Press or to enable (ON) or disable (Off) this function. 3. Press to confirm[...]

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    21 Network Y ou can streaming playback the multimedia files shared on the local area network. At first, please make sure that you have read “Network Setting” and made the right settings. 1. Press to enter Net w ork option. 2. Press or select the multimedia files shared at your PC name in your local workgroup. Press to confirm. 3. Enter User I D[...]

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    2. While browsing high definition video files (resolution up to 720p / 1080i / 1080p) via Ethernet or WLAN, the video might be buffering. It is normal due to the limit of network speed or signal strength. 3. Due to different network conditions, sometimes the workgroup might not be accessed or shown in the list. Y ou could to use ‘My_Shortcuts’ [...]

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    23 Movies Playback controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control media playback: Button Function Stop Stop the playback. Enter/Play Play the media files. FR/FF Press to fast rewind or fast forward the current playback. Press repeatedly to select faster rewind or fast forward speeds: 1.5x, 2 x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x. Press PL A Y button to [...]

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    Option Use it to organize your files at file browser . 1. Press or to select the file or folder , press to enter . 2. Press or to select Return, Rename and Delete. Press to enter . Return: Exit Option menu. Rename: Enter new name. Press OK option to change or press to exit. Delete: Delete the file. Displaying the Video information Press DISPLA Y bu[...]

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    25 Music Playback controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control media playback: Button Function Stop Stop the playback. Enter/Play Play the media files. FR/FF Press to fast rewind or fast forward the current playback. Press PLAY button to resume playback. PAUSE/STEP Press to pause current playback. Press PLAY button to resume playback[...]

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    Chapter 12 Playing Photo Y ou c ould browse photos o n your TV using the Media Pla yer . 1. If you want to view Photos, press or buttons to select Photo or All option on the main menu, press button to confirm. 2. Press or to select the device which the media is stored from USB or Network and press the to confirm. 3. Press or to select files that yo[...]

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    27 Option Use it to organize your files at file browser . 1. Press or to select the file or folder , press to enter . 2. Press or to select Return, Rename and Delete. Press to enter . Return: Exit Option menu. Rename: Enter new name. Press OK option to change or press to exit. Delete: Delete the file. Photo Slideshow Enter MISC option to set Slides[...]

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    Chapter 13 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution TV screen does not display normally . ◎ Video setting is not correct. ◎ Press the TV SYSTEM button to switch output TV sy stem. No power . (All LEDs are off) ◎ The po wer plug is not properly connected. ◎ Check the po wer connection and plug it again. Can’t operate with the remot[...]

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    29 Problem Possible Cause Solution Can’t change audio or subtitle language of a movie. ◎ This movie comes with only one language. ◎ Check the conte nts. No audio output. ◎ Audio cable is not connected. ◎ Volume is too lo w. ◎ Playing in fast forward, in rewinding or in slow motion. ◎ Incorrect TV audio input channel. ◎ Incorrect aud[...]

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    30 Problem Possible Cause Solution screen or repeated segments. VIDEO_TS file. Press the button to pla y the Main T itle directly .[...]

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    31 Problem Possible Cause Solution The attached USE devices are not visible. ◎ The USB device’s file system is not supported. ◎ Make sure the file system is F A T or NTFS. The media Player could not connect your PC via network. ◎ The net work is not detected. ◎ The PC is not de tected. ◎ Check your network setting. ◎ Go to Ap acer web[...]

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    Data mode Only), PNG (not support interlace/animation mode) DivX Subtitle IDX/SUB, SRT , SSA, SUB, SMI DVD Folder DVD Menu/Audio/Subtitle MAX CONTENT RESOLUTION Video 1920 x 1080 pixels JPEG 4608 x 3456 pixels MP3 320kbps VIDEO OUTPUT TV NTSC / P AL Screen Ratio 4:3 / 16:9 Component 480p / 576p / 720p (50/60Hz) / 1080i (50/60Hz ) / 1080P (50/60 Hz)[...]

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    33 The copyright on this user manual remains with out company . No part of this user manual may be transmitted, reproduced or changed. The product specifications, design and th is user manual’s content are subject to change without notice.[...]