Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MediaPlayer Drive-In Kit Freecom Technologies
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Rev. 520 MANUAL FREECOM Network MediaPlayer Drive-In Kit.
2 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 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.
3 GB Table of Contents Users manual General Information .......................................................................... page 4 Warnings and Safety Instructions ..................................................... page 6 Product Overview ..
4 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB Introduction • Dual Data Access Mode via 10/100Mbps LAN and 3.5" HDD (when assem- bled 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.
5 GB General Information * 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.
6 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 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.
7 GB 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.
8 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB Product Overview 1. FRONT VIEW All basic operation functions can be done with the buttons on the device without use of the remote control.
9 GB 2. BACK VIEW Getting Started CVBS Stereo L - R IR-EXT USB Optical 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.
10 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 1 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.
11 GB 1 4. Put the 4 screws back Use as External USB HDD 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.
12 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 1 File system Operating system File system File system Operating system *1 : A patch for Windows 98SE is required for hard disk larger than 60 GB.
13 GB 1 Use as External USB HDD 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.
14 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 1 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.
15 GB 1 8. Select Option 1 "(Create primary DOS partition)" by pressing '1' and confirm with 'Return'. Wait until drive integrity is completely checked.
16 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 1 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'.
17 GB 1 Use as External USB HDD 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.
18 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 1 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.
19 GB 1 Use as External USB HDD 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".
20 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 1 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.
21 GB 1 Use as External USB HDD 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.
22 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 1 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".
23 GB 1 Use as External USB HDD 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.
24 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 1 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.
25 GB 1 1.4 Copy Data via USB You can use the device as an external USB hard drive when you have assembled a hard disk into it. You can copy data from your PC to the built-in HDD of the player via USB. These files (when they are audio, video or photos) you can play back directly from the device on a TV or HiFi set.
26 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 1 2. Check 'My Computer' or 'Explorer', there should be a new volume. You can copy any data to this volume. If a new volume does not appear, check if the HDD is formatted, and check the HDD file system.
27 GB 1 1.4.2 Windows ME 1. After connecting the player and plugging the power cable, Windows will automatically install the driver. After this, please check the driver installa- tion at Windows [Star.
28 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 1 3. After copying data, remove the player using the remove icon from the Windows taskbar. Not following this procedure may cause data loss and damage to the device. 1.4.3 Windows 2000, XP 1. After connecting the player and plug power cable, Windows will automati- cally install the driver.
29 GB 1 2. Check 'My Computer' or 'Explorer', there should be a new volume. You can copy any data to this volume. If new volume is not be appeared, check if HDD is formatted. Windows 2000, XP can detect both FAT32 and NTFS file system.
30 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 1 1.4.4 Linux [Automatic Mount] After booting, do log-in. Connect the Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit -> Power On the Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit -> Check the detection with [fdisk] -> make Mount Pointer (ex.
31 GB 1 Use as External USB HDD Chapter 2: Access PC via Network 2.1 Connect LAN Cable When connecting Computer to the Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit directly Connect LAN cable to LAN port between player and PC. In this case, you have to use a Cross-wired LAN cable.
32 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 2 2.2 Set Network Configurations After connecting the LAN cable, you have to set network configurations of Computer and Player. You need to share a folder on Windows computer and use same 'IP Address range' and same 'Subnet Mask ' between Windows computer and Player.
33 GB 2 3. After that, the shared folder will be displayed like in following picture. 4. Move to [Control panel > Network], and double click 'TCP/IP->LAN card' that you want to use on your computer. In order to see LAN Card name, move to [Control Panel>System>Device Manager>Network adaptors].
34 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 2 5. Check 'Specify an IP address', and write 'IP address' & 'Subnet mask' that you want to use.
35 GB 2 If you have already been 'obtained an IP address automatically' from DHCP Server or IP Router on your local area network, you don't need to enter a specific IP address. Use 'Obtain an IP address automatically' or write IP address & Subnet mask that DHCP Server or IP Router provides.
36 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 2 2.2.2 Windows 2000 1. Select a folder which you want to share. Right-click the folder and click 'Sharing' in pop menu.
37 GB 2 2. Check 'Share this folder' and write 'share name'. For example, "My Movie": "Share Name": maximum length is 12 characters. 3. Click 'Permissions' and check whether "Everyone" account is present or not.
38 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 2 4. After that, the shared folder will be displayed as following picture. 5 . Move to [Settings>Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Computer management>Local Users and Groups>Users], and double click 'Guest' .
39 GB 2 7. Move to [Control Panel>Network and Dial-up Connections], and select Properties 'Local Area Connections' by right click of mouse. If you see two or more 'Local area connections', select one that you will use for connecting to the player.
40 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 2 9. Check 'Use the following IP address', and write 'IP address' & 'Subnet mask' that you want to use.
41 GB 2 After entering the numbers, press [SETUP] again to save the configuration. If you have already been provided dynamic IP address from DHCP Server or IP Router on your local area network, you don't need to enter a static IP address. Use 'DHCP on' or write IP address & Subnet mask that DHCP Server or IP Router provids.
42 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 2 3. After that, the shared folder will be displayed as following picture. 4 . Move to [Settings>Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Computer management>Local Users and Groups>Users], and double click 'Guest' .
43 GB 2 This is for Windows XP Professional. Windows XP Home users can't see this figure. Go to next number 6). If you can't find 'Administrative Tools' at Control Panel, click "Switch to classic view" in left-up corner on screen.
44 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 2 If you can't find 'Administrative Tools' at Control Panel, click "Switch to classic view" in left-up corner on screen. If you see two or more 'Local area connections', select one that you will use for connecting to the player.
45 GB 2 8. Check 'Use the following IP address', and write 'IP address' & 'Subnet mask' that you want to use. For example: IP address: 192.
46 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 2 9. At above number 7 figure, click 'Advanced' Tab. Disable 'Internet Connec- tion Firewall'. If you use service pack 2, refer to the following figures.
47 GB 2 Check 'Off' and click 'OK' 10. Set the network configurations of the player. You have to connect the player to a TV set for this setup. See "3.1.1 Connect Video Cable". Press [SETUP] on the remote control for moving to setup screen.
48 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 2 • If you have already been provided dynamic IP address from DHCP Server or IP Router on your local area network, you don't need to enter a static IP address . Use 'DHCP on' or enter the IP address & Subnet mask that DHCP Server or IP Router provides.
49 GB 3 Chapter 3: Use as Multimedia Player 3.1 Connect to External AV Device 3.1.1 Connect Video Cable The player supports 3 types of video output; "Composite, S-video and Compo- nent". Use the video connection that your TV supports. Normally, TV supports composite video connection; a composite video cable is supplied with the player.
50 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 3 Don't connect optical and coaxial cable together at the same time! When you do not hear sound after connecting Optical or Coaxial Cable, you have to change audio setup of the player as Encoded Digital. See "3.
51 GB 3 3.2 Basic Setup 3.2.1 Video Setup This chapter shows you how to setup the video output of the player. You have to setup the player's video output mode to correspond to the video input mode of your TV. When you do not see a normal screen after connecting video cable, check the following: 1.
52 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 3 Setup Procedure 1. Turn on the player and press [SETUP] on Mode Selection screen. 2. Move to 'TV Out' icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under icon menu. 3. Move to Video Output Mode that you want and press [ENTER].
53 GB 3 Setup Procedure 1. Turn on the player and press [SETUP] in Mode Selection screen. 2. Move to 'Audio' icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under icon menu. 3. Move to Audio Output Mode that you want and press [ENTER]. 4.
54 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 3 DHCP On Setup Procedure 1. Turn on the player and press [SETUP] in Mode Selection screen. 2. Move to 'Network' icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under icon menu. 3. Move to DHCP On and press [ENTER].
55 GB 3 DHCP Off Setup Procedure 1. Turn on the playerand and press [SETUP] in Mode Selection screen. 2. Move to 'Network' icon and press [ENTER]. Setup box will be displayed under icon menu. 3. Move to DHCP Off and press [ENTER]. 4. Move to 'IP Addr' and press [ENTER] IP address Input box will be displayed.
56 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 3 5. Move to 'Subnet' and press [ENTER]. Subnet mask Input box will be displayed. Enter Subnet mask using arrow and number buttons of remote control. After this, press [ENTER] again. 6. Press [SETUP] again tor save configurations.
57 GB 3 3.2.4 Screen Setup This chapter shows you how to set the TV Type. You can select 4:3 Letter Box, 4:3 Pan Scan, and 16:9. Setup Procedure 1. Turn on the player and press [SETUP] in Mode Selection Screen. 2. Move to 'Screen' icon and press [ENTER].
58 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 3 3.2.5 Preview Setup You can enable or disable preview the photo file as a thumbnail image before playing. Setup Procedure 1. Turn on the player and press [SETUP] in Mode Selection screen. 2. Move to 'LED' icon and press [ENTER].
59 GB 3 3.2.6 LED Setup You can turn on or off the backlight LED of the arrow buttons on the front side of the player. For instance, should the LED disturb you at night, you can turn off the LED. Setup Procedure 1. Turn on the player and press [SETUP] in Mode Selection screen.
60 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 3 3.3 Basic Screen Menu 3.3.1 Mode Selection, Media Type Selection After turning on the player, you will see the Mode Selection screen. In this screen, you can select Built-in HDD or Networking Computers. Just press [ENTER] after moving to the desired icon with the arrow buttons.
61 GB 3 Use Networking Computer 1. [Mode Selection] Move to 'PC-Network' icon and press [ENTER] for playing files from computer(s) within your network.
62 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 3 3.3.2 File Selection After selecting a Media type, 'File Selection' screen will be displayed. Move to the file that you want to play and press [ENTER] or [PLAY/PAUSE]. • [ENTER] button: Play one file that you select.
63 GB 3 3.4 Play Video Files You can play video files like AVI, MPG, MPEG, DAT, M2V, and VOB. Select 'Movie' icon in Media Type Selection screen. Video file list will be displayed. Move to a file and press [ENTER] or [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Select 'Movie' icon in Media Type Selection screen.
64 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 3 4, 5, 6 Number Button Scr. SIZE TIME SEARCH CANCEL Brt. CONT FILE INFO FF arrow button REW arrow button VOLUME + arrow button VOLUME - arrow button MUTE ENTER PLAY / PAUSE II PLAY / PAUSE II PREV I NEXT I Subtitle Sync.
65 GB 3 0 Number button MENU Screen Reset Menu Icon Popup If a frame of a video file is broken, green color will be shown on the overall screen. Press number [0 "Zero"] for screen reset. Popup menu will be appear including 'File Info, Time Search, Subtitle, Scr.
66 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 8 3.5 Play DVD Files The DVD manager function supports playing ripped DVD Files in same way as an original DVD. Make a separate folder for each ripped DVD, then save all ripped files into the folder. After connecting TV, select VIDEO_TS.
67 GB 8 Function and Button Descriptions Remote Control AUDIO SUBTITLE Scr. SIZE MENU SLOW REPEAT A-B REPEAT TITLE ANGLE FILE INFO TIME SEARCH CANCEL Brt.
68 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 3 3.6 Play Music Files You can play music files like MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA. Select Music icon in Media Type Selection screen. The Music file list will be displayed. Just move to a file and press [ENTER] or [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
69 GB 3 PREV I NEXT I FF REW ENTER PLAY / PAUSE II PLAY / PAUSE II VOLUME + VOLUME - MUTE SUBTITLE Playback Previous File Playback Next File Go to 10 Sec. in Forward Go to 10 Sec. in Backward Playback a File Playback Next All Files Pause Volume Up Volume Down Sound Off Hide MP3 Sub- title Play a previous file before a current playback file.
70 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 3 How to Play MP3 without TV set. MP3 Quick Play Make a 'music' folder (in a small letter not a capital letter) at root directory of built-in HDD and save MP3 files at the folder. If the HDD is divided into two or more partitions, make a 'music' folder at first partition.
71 GB 3 3.7 Play Photo Files You can play photo files like JPG(JPEG). Select the Photo icon in Media Type Selection screen. Photo file list will be displayed. Just move to a file and press [ENTER] or [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Select the Photo icon in Media Type Selection screen.
72 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 3 PLAY / PAUSE II PLAY / PAUSE II FF REW ANGLE ENTER Brt. CONT Playback Next All Files Pause Zoom In Zoom Out Rotation Panning Return to Origi- nal Photo Control luminos- ity, color depth, brightness After the file that you select, play all next files automatically.
73 GB 3 3.8 Make a Play-List Your can create a playlist of all media files like video, music, and photo. It is not possible to play every registered file independently. Use 'Random, PLAY all' icon or [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Also, the regis- tered play-list will be deleted after rebooting.
74 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 3 3. Play-List screen appears. You can see just added files. Play as follows: • Random icon: play random. • Allplay icon: play in order of selected file. • Play/Pause button: play in order of selected file. • In order to move up to Menu Icon Tray, press [ ] button.
75 GB 3 How to Insert/Change Battery 1. Pull out the battery tray of remote controller's body completely. 2. Put the enclosed battery on the tray. 3. Insert the tray into remote controller's body completely. 3.9 Remote Control This chapter shows the basic use of the remote control.
76 Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In GB 3 3.10 Others 3.10.1 Music Slide Show Make a 'music' folder (in a small letter not a capital letter) in the root directory of built-in HDD and save MP3 files in this folder. If the HDD is divided into two or more partitions, make a 'music' folder at first partition.
77 GB Technical Specifications Product Name Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 Drive-In kit Power 5V 1.5A /12V 1.5A Weight 450g (without HDD) Dimension 57 x 150 x 185 mm Available OS Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS X 10.1 or higher, Linux 2.4 or higher USB Interface 480Mbps USB 2.
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