Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................... 1 Features ................................................................................................ 1 System Requirements ............................................................................. ...
Page 5 - Introduction; Features; System Requirements
Introduction 1 Introduction Features The Mobile Video HDD is specially designed as a dual-use stand-alone media player. When attached to a PC, it operates as a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (and eSATA for dual connection model) Serial ATA external hard disk drive, with a large capacity of data storage. When at...
Page 6 - Take out the Remote Control; About the Remote Control; How to Take and Store the Remote Control; Store the Remote Control
About the Remote Control 2 Take out the Remote Control n : Push the bottom of remote forward. o : The remote will be released from the stand. n o About the Remote Control How to Take and Store the Remote Control This device is designed with a remote control storage compartment at the bottom. You can...
Page 7 - Buttons
About the Remote Control 3 Buttons ○ 1 STANDBY: Activate from Standby mode / Go back to Standby mode. ○ 2 SETUP: Enter SETUP MENU ○ 3 TITLE: Open DVD title menu ○ 4 MENU: Switch to Thumbnail View mode / Open DVD main menu ○ 5 / : Play the previous / next file in sequence ○ 6 / : Fast rewind / Fast f...
Page 8 - Parts and Functions
Parts and Functions 4 Parts and Functions c Power and access indicator (Blue) : Lights up: The power is on. Blinking: Booting up/ Accessing the data through PC connection. d Remote indicator (orange) : Blinks 1 time: Received the remote signal. Blinks 3 times: Cannot initiate media player function. ...
Page 9 - Quick Start
Quick Start 5 Quick Start Read Before Use 1. Do not operate electronics with wet hands. 2. Do not operate this device in a bathroom. 3. Do not bend cables in a sharp angle. 4. Keep this device unreachable from children. 5. Keep this device and its accessories away from heat sources. How do I use thi...
Page 10 - Using the AV Playback Function; Connecting to AV Equipments; Using Composite Audio/Video Output; Using SCART Video Output
Using the AV Playback Function 6 Using the AV Playback Function Connecting to AV Equipments Using Composite Audio/Video Output The composite video is the most popular audio/video output format. Most TV sets and AV amplif iers (receivers) support this type of connection. Yellow: Video signal; White: ...
Page 11 - Using Coaxial Output Digital Audio; Power Connection
Using the AV Playback Function 7 Using Coaxial Output Digital Audio To output the digital audio signal, connect this connector to an AV amplifier (receiver) which equips a digital audio decoder. You will also get multi-channel sound effect if the audio source carries it. Power Connection 1. Connect ...
Page 12 - Activating the Mobile Video HDD for AV Playback
Using the AV Playback Function 8 Activating the Mobile Video HDD for AV Playback 1. Turn on your TV and AV amplifier (receiver), and switch to the correct input channel. 2. Press the Power switch to turn on the unit, and then press ( STANDBY ) button on the remote control to activate it. The activat...
Page 13 - Operations of “Detail View”
Using the AV Playback Function 9 Operations of “Detail View” Browsing folders and media files for playback Selection y Press button to select an item, or for previous or next page. The highlighted area indicates the selected item. y You can press 0~9 buttons to select the number of the target file. ...
Page 14 - Icon Descriptions
Using the AV Playback Function 10 Icon Descriptions : A folder : The parental folder : The IFO file of a DVD movie. To play back the entire DVD movie with DVD menu, this is the file to play. : A MPEG1 (VCD) file. The filename extension can be dat, mpg, mpe, or mpeg. : A DivX /Xvid movie file. The fi...
Page 15 - Private Folder; Displaying Locked Folders
Using the AV Playback Function 11 Private Folder “Private folder” function allows users to keep their private files secret. Users may install the Utility program (in the Utility CD) on their PC to setup this function. The Main Locked Folder will be invisible on screen until the correct password is e...
Page 16 - Introduction and Playback of the Media Files; Folder Play; Folder1; DVD Folder; DivX Files
Using the AV Playback Function 12 Introduction and Playback of the Media Files Folder Play Folder1 Ö A folder .. Ö The parental folder The Mobile Video HDD introduces a convenient feature named “Folder Play”. You can play all media files contained in one folder by simply pressing the PLAY button on ...
Page 17 - VCD and MPEG1 Files; MPEG2 Files; Music Files
Using the AV Playback Function 13 This kind of media files includes DivX and Xvid files. Most of them are available as separate video files (the filename extensions include avi, divx, and xvid) and subtitle files. To play these media files, select the video file or the folder that contains these fil...
Page 18 - Photo and Graphic Files; Playlists; NEWLIST1
Using the AV Playback Function 14 Photo and Graphic Files Photo1 Ö A JPEG graphic file This kind of media files includes files that meet the JPEG format (the filename extensions include jpg, jpe, jpeg). Most digital cameras store photo images in this format. To play back these graphic files, select ...
Page 19 - Operations while Playback
Using the AV Playback Function 15 Operations while Playback While playing back, you can enable the following operations: [The icons on top of table indicate the media files associated with each function] DVD Folder Plays the complete DVD movie with DVD menu. DVD Menu Press MENU button will open the ...
Page 20 - Change DivX Subtitle
Using the AV Playback Function 16 Rotate Pause Slideshow first, and then press ANGLE button to rotate the photo image counterclockwise. Zoom in Pause Slideshow first, and then press ZOOM button to enlarge the image in a recurring sequence. If the image is larger than the screen, press to move it. y ...
Page 21 - Stop Playback; Pause; Volume Adjustment
Using the AV Playback Function 17 only one language channel is available. y The languages and the audio channel encodings of each audio track in a DVD/ DivX movie may very from one another, depending on the information carried by the source itself. y You can set audio output as one of the following ...
Page 22 - Next; Slow Motion
Using the AV Playback Function 18 Volume down Press VOL- button. Play the Previous / Next Play the previous title / chapter or file. Play the next title/ chapter or file. Previous Press button. Next Press button. Fast Forward / Rewind Fast forward: quickly plays a file forward (the speed is adjustab...
Page 23 - Step Playback; Skip Playback; Repeat from A to B
Using the AV Playback Function 19 : Adjust speed in sequence: [1/2X Ö 1/4X Ö 1/8X Ö 1/2X Rewind Ö 1/4X Rewind Ö 1/8X Rewind Ö Normal] y During the slow motion playback, the sound may become mute. Step Playback Plays a movie in a frame-by-frame wise. Step playback Press button to pause the playback. ...
Page 24 - Chapter Searching
Using the AV Playback Function 20 Normal Play Press A Æ B button again to cancel this repeat operation. Chapter Searching Plays the movie from the chapter indicated. Display Press SEARCH , and the screen will display “TITLE: _ _ / _ _ CHAPTER: _ _ / _ _”. Input Press 0~9 buttons to select a chapter....
Page 25 - Thumbnail View and Slideshow
Using the AV Playback Function 21 Thumbnail View and Slideshow After activating this unit, press the MENU button on the remote control to browse photo images. This mode is called “ Thumbnail View ”. Operation of “Thumbnail View” Browsing photo files with thumbnail preview Activating y Press MENU but...
Page 27 - Setup Menu; Function Setup; GENERAL SETUP; OSD LANGUAGE
Setup Menu 23 Setup Menu Function Setup Press SETUP to display the SETUP MENU . See the following to set up the functions: GENERAL SETUP OSD LANGUAGE Select the language to display the SETUP MENU , information and DivX subtitle. AUDIO Select the language for the default audio when playing a DVD movi...
Page 28 - DVD MENU; AUDIO SETUP; DOWNMIX; PRO LOGIC
Setup Menu 24 DVD MENU Select the language for the default menu when playing a DVD movie. AUDIO SETUP This sub-menu can only be set when the unit stops playback. DOWNMIX Set this function when output audio signal via the Composite connectors: LT/RT : Outputs the left or right channel to both channel...
Page 29 - VIDEO SETUP; TV STANDARD; VIDEO OUTPUT; COMPONENT OUTPUT
Setup Menu 25 LPCM 48K : The sampling rate of the digital audio output will be limited at 48KHz. LPCM 96K : The sampling rate of the digital audio output will be limited at 96KHz. VIDEO SETUP This sub-menu can only be set when the unit stops playback. TV STANDARD NTSC : Outputs NTSC signal to TV. PA...
Page 30 - PREFERENCES SETUP; ANGLE MARK; DEFAULTS
Setup Menu 26 Note: Holding and then pressing MENU on the remote control will change the video output format in the following sequence: 720p Ö SD PROGRESSIVE Ö SD INTERLACE Ö NTSC / PAL (toggle) and so on. If you find the display incorrect, try this method to get back to standard NTSC or PAL video...
Page 31 - PC Operation
PC Operation 27 PC Operation Introduction The installation CD contains the device driver, Utility program and the user’s manual. The Utility programs feature “ Private Folder ” and “ Playlist ” functions. The Private Folder Manager utility allows you to set the folders in Mobile Video HDD as “Locked...
Page 32 - Software Installation; Connecting to PC; Connecting with USB 2.0 Interface; Connecting with eSATA Interface (dual connection model only)
PC Operation 28 Software Installation 1. Do not connect the Mobile Video HDD to computer yet. 2. Insert the utility CD into computer’s optical drive, and then the installation window should automatically appear on the screen. If the installation window doesn’t show up, go to “My Computer” and browse...
Page 34 - About the File System of Hard Disk Drive; NTFS File System
PC Operation 30 About the File System of Hard Disk Drive The Mobile Video HDD is pre-formatted as a FAT32 disk. You can directly access this drive after it is connected to PC. If you want to re-partition the disk, please note: Although your operating system may support several different file syste...
Page 35 - Media Files for Playback; The Video file Recorded by a Capture Card
PC Operation 31 Media Files for Playback When using the Mobile Video HDD as a media player, it can only browse and play back some specific media file formats. Please read the following before using it as a media player. When using the Mobile Video HDD as a media player, it can only browse and play b...
Page 36 - The Other Media Files
PC Operation 32 To convert the DV file already stored in the computer, you can use a convert program such as CyberLink PowerDirector, Ulead Media Studio Pro, and Ulead VideoStudio to manage this job done. The Other Media Files The other media files, such as WMV, ASF or MOV files, can’t be played bac...
Page 37 - Using the Utility Programs
PC Operation 33 Using the Utility Programs The utility programs contain “Playlist Manager” and “Private Folder Manager”. The Playlist Manager creates a collection of media files which can be played contiguously; while the Private Folder Manager allows you to set specific folders in the Mobile Video ...
Page 38 - Private Folder Manager
PC Operation 34 4. Remove files from your Playlist: Browse and select the files that you would like to remove from your Playlist from the lower column, and then press the button. 5. Adjusting the Playlist sequence: Select the files that you want to manage and use or button to move them a step forwar...
Page 39 - Set the Folders as “Locked Folders”; Displaying the “Locked Folders”; Set the Folders as “Public Folders”
PC Operation 35 Set the Folders as “Locked Folders” You can create “Locked Folders” which will not be displayed on TV when using this unit as a media player, and will not be displayed during PC operation either. 1. Choose the drive if necessary. 2. Use cursor to select the folders for following oper...
Page 40 - If you forget your password
PC Operation 36 5. After finishing above settings, click “Exit” button to exit this utility. If you forget your password 1. Open the “ Template folders ” folder in the Mobile Video HDD 2. Open the text file “copyright.txt” with any text editing program. 3. Find the “FORGOT USER PASSWORD” section, an...
Page 41 - About the Partitioning of the Hard Disk Drive; Partitioning the Hard Disk Drive under Windows Vista/XP/2000
PC Operation 37 About the Partitioning of the Hard Disk Drive Partitioning the Hard Disk Drive under Windows Vista/XP/2000 The Mobile Video HDD will not function when initialized as a “Dynamic” disk type. Always use it with the “Basic” disk type. 1. Click “Start” Ö “Settings” Ö “Control Panel” Ö “Ad...
Page 42 - Partitioning the Hard Disk Drive under Windows Me/98SE
PC Operation 38 9. Click “Next” to confirm settings. 10. Click “Finish” to close the wizard and to start the partitioning and formatting process. Partitioning the Hard Disk Drive under Windows Me/98SE FDISK is a program to create partitions on the hard disk drive. (Data can only be written to a driv...
Page 43 - Appendix; Specifications
Appendix 39 Appendix Specifications STORAGE HDD 3.5” SATA I/II File System FAT32 or NTFS INTERFACE USB2.0 USB type B Connector x 1 eSATA reserved AUDIO/VIDEO INTERFACE Audio/Video Composite Video + Audio R/L (3.5mm phone jack x 1) Component Video: Y, Pb, Pr (3.5mm phone jack x 1) Digital Audio Coaxi...
Page 44 - Troubleshooting
Appendix 40 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution TV screen does not display normally ◎ Video setting is not correct. ◎ Press and hold then press MENU until screen displays correctly. ◎ Reboot the TV set and connect the composite cable instead of the component cable No power (All LEDs are ...
Page 46 - Error Code; Error Code of Hard Disk Drive; Copyright
Appendix 42 Distorted booting image or incorrect color while playback ◎ The video output is set to SD PROGRESSIVE while using the composite video output. ◎ Set the video output to SD INTERLACE . DVD menu behaves incorrectly, such as blank screen or repeated segments. ◎ The DVD Folder lacks some file...
