Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In Kit Manuale utente
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MANUAL
FREECOM Network MediaPlayer
Drive-In Kit
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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. With this player you
can easily enjoy Digital Movies, Digital Music, Digital Photos from a 3.5" HDD
(when assembled in the device) and from all PC's in your network, directly on
your TV or HiFi set.
Freecom Technologies • Germany
www.freecom.com
Warning !
All rights reserved. The products named in this manual are only used for
identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective companies. This device was designed for home or office use.
Warning! This device is equipment complying with EN55022 class A. This equip-
ment can cause radio disturbances in a residential area. If this is the case, the user
has to take appropriate measures and assume all responsibility and costs for. It
may not be used near or with any life-sustaining systems.
Freecom Technologies is not liable for any damages that may occur from the use
of a Freecom system. All rights reserved. We reserve the right to upgrade our
products in keeping with technological advances.
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Table of Contents
Users manual
General Information .......................................................................... page 4
Warnings and Safety Instructions ..................................................... page 6
Product Overview ............................................................................... page 8
Chapter 1:
Use as External USB HDD ................................................................... page 10
Chapter 2:
Access PC via Network ....................................................................... page 31
Chapter 3:
Use as Multimedia Player .................................................................. page 49
Technical Specifications ..................................................................... page 77
© 2005 Freecom Technologies
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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 5.1ch. Sound
• Video - Composite, S-Video, HD Component 480p, 720p, 1080i
• DVD Manager - Playback of DVD File same as Original DVD Title
• Firmware upgradeable.
Package Content
Please check the contents of the box. The following should be supplied:
• Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit, footstand
• Remote Control & Battery
• Composite + Stereo L-R Cable
• USB Cable
• LAN Cable
• Power Adapter
• CD with manual and, USB 2.0 Driver for WIN98SE
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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.freecom.com.
Minimum System Requirements
USB Requirements
• Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP / MAC OS X 10.1 or higher / Linux 2.4.x or higher
• Available USB 2.0, 1.1 Port (USB 2.0 recommended)*
Network Requirements
• Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
• Available 10/100 Ethernet LAN Port, RJ-45 (100Mbps recommended)
• LAN Cable (cross-wired or standard - see Page 28 2.1)
Hardware Requirements
• Pentium III 500MHz or faster
• At least 128 MB RAM
• USB interface (USB 1.1 or USB 2.0*)
• A CD-ROM drive or internet connection for driver installation
• For playback on TV, a TV with PAL or NTSC system is required.
• Support HDD: Compatible with standard 3.5" IDE Hard Drive
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Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In
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• 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.
• Unplug the power adaptor when you don't use the device for a longer
period time.
• The device does not support DivX, XviD codec of video files that has GMC,
Qpel option.
• Do not turn off the power when a file is playing.
• We recommend (when connected to PC) that you use a USB cable not longer
than 3 meters.
• If you have USB 1.1 Host Adapter, the device will be working at USB1.1
speed.
• When using a hard drive with less than 6GB storage capacity, you may
experience data damage or data loss. We recommend you to use a harddrive
of more than 6GB.
Note: Be sure to format the Hard Drive before using the device.
When you use an unformatted HDD, a PC will not detect the
device.
Warnings and Safety Instructions
Please read and follow the below mentioned instructions. They should be
observed in order to prevent injury to the user, damage to the device and
damage to property, as well as to ensure safe use of the product. Not following
these instructions may cause the unit to malfunction.
To ensure that your Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit functions
properly, please take note of the following precautions. If these are not
followed, you may void your warranty and damage the Freecom Network
MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit.
• Safely remove the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit via your
operating system (the "unplug or eject hardware" option in the Windows
taskbar) before disconnecting the USB cable or power cable and before
switching off the device. Failing to do so may result in data loss.
• Do not disconnect the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit from
the PC during file transfer. This may result in data loss and an error on the
player. If this occurs, please run the ScanDisk utility.
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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.
• If the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit is moved from a cool
environment to a warmer environment, please allow the drive to acclima-
tize to the ambient temperature before operating the device. Failing to do
so may lead to condensation within the drive enclosure, which in turn may
cause the drive to malfunction.
• Do not place liquids or drinks on the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35
drive in kit. When liquids are spilled and get in contact with the electronics
within the drive enclosure, it will damage the drive and will cause the drive
to malfunction.
• Do not use the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit in a dusty
environment. Dust inside the enclosure may damage the internal electron-
ics and result in drive malfunction.
• Do not use the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit near magnetic
fields.
• Opening the Freecom Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit will void the
warranty.
• The Network MediaPlayer-35 drive in kit may generate heat when used for
a longer period of time.
Furthermore, warranty does not apply to:
• Damages or problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration or
incorrect electrical current or voltage.
• Any product tampered-with or damaged warranty seal or serial number
label.
• Any product without a warranty or serial number label.
• Batteries and any consumable items delivered with or in the equipment.
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Freecom MediaPlayer Drive-In
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1. FRONT VIEW
All basic operation functions can be done with the buttons on the device
without use of the remote control.
Enter
Power
Play / Pause
Stop / Init
IR
NET
PWR
HDD
ENTER Select or play a file
Navigation Key, Up, Down, Left, Right
POWER Power On, Off
PLAY / PAUSE Play all files from selected file / Pause
STOP / INIT Stop / Return to Mode Selection Screen
IR IR receiving area for remote signals
PWR Power LED
NET Network LED
HDD HDD LED
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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 5.1 ch. digital audio output
Y, PB, PR Connect component Y, Pb, Pr cable for video output
LAN Connect lan cable for networking
PWR Connect power cable
CVBS Connect composite cable for video output
STEREO L-R Connect stereo cable for audio output
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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.
1. Unscrew the 4 screws and open the cover by
sliding it in the direction of the arrow
2. Connect Power and IDE 40-pin connector to
Hard Disk.
3. Close the cover by sliding it in the direction
of the arrow.
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