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1. Rear Panel 2 3 4 GOGODOGO GGG Ceesieee AOO ONON OOOO OOOO COOCOOHOOOOL OOOO OOOCOCOOO OOOOOCOOO COOOOOOOO ONONO le OEN EASA OOOO0000 OOOOO000 ASONO AOO ae COO agacasae t o Lo BS res o4 ki y ii a le Va OO V mow Di e SATA oe s L 8 9 10 11 No Part Name Description 1 TV Antenna Port Connect antenna to this port to receive TV contents Optional 2 System Thermal Fans This System Thermal Fan could lower down the temperature of the System efficiently 3 Gigabit LAN port The Gigabit LAN port can provide 10 100 1000Mbps transmission speed Audio ports Line in Optical S PDIF out light blue Connect to an analog audio source like CD DVD player Connect to a Digital Decorder Line out green Plug an earphone or speaker into this jack Mic in pink Plug a microphone into this jack Support High Definition Audio 5 1 channels output Power Jack Connect Power Cord to provide power to the system Power Thermal Fan This Power Thermal Fan could lower down the temperature of the Power efficiently DVI output DVI port can output digital signal to the monitor HDMI output HDMI port can output digital video and audio signal to the monitor and the audio system at the same time 9 VGA outp
2. installed one HDD at least on the HDD_0O position OOOO _ e OOo OOO Power button T D D O00 E Og 9 Please see detail instruction of Hot Swap HDD Cage OS gt OOG Step 8 Preparing the Remote Control Before using the Remote Controller please insert the batteries at the back as shown 1 Remove the battery compartment 00020 cover by pushing on its release Ce and lifting up _ Note 2 2 Insert the batteries making a 1 Ifyou have selected 3 BIOS to shutdown the system and the light on the sure to properly orient the device is ON about 15 20 seconds please WAIT until the light is off positive and negative ends 2 In order for the audio system to perform optimally the S PDIF cable length should be less than 2m We suggest a cable with length no more as specified by the battery han im 3 Replace the battery compartment labels ih ve i compartment cover EF INSTALLING INSERTING REMOVING HARD DRIVES The HDHome S4 system supports four 2 5 hard disk or solid state drives and the HDHome S2 System supports two 2 5 hard disk or Solid State Drives You can add hard disk drives to expand your storage size as you need Also you can use these drives to organize RAID configuration or hot swap hard disk drives while the system is operating Please follow the instructions to setup your hard disk drives
3. Top Panel 1 2 34 5 6 C gt O T cF i Gn Ta Tae NV Crna M N CZI T X Care JUO A Lss Ss 8 7 9 10 No Part Name Description 1 Slot in Optical Drive Insert the CD or DVD disk into this slot and it will load the contents automatically 2 Manual Eject Hole When system is off push a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole to release the disk 3 Optical Drive Active Indicator It will be lit when the optical drive is active 4 Optical Driver Eject Button Press this button to eject the CD or DVD 5 Card Reader This Card Reader supports the following memory card 1 Smart Media SM 2 SD SDHC MicroSD MiniSD TransFlash MMC 3 Compact Flash CF 4 Memory Stick MS 6 Power Button Press this button to power on the system 7 Hot Swap Serial ATA bays 4x2 5 SATA I II Hot Swap Bays Each support 500GB up to 2TB Push the blue part to eject the drive 8 System Disk HDD_0 is the internal system disk 9 MIC IN Jack pink Plug a microphone into this jack Headphone out Jack green Plug an earphone or speaker into this jack 10 USB2 0 Ports Connect USB devices such as keyboard mouse or USB Flash PARTS AND CONTROLS
4. Vix HD Multimedia Home Server HDHome S4 User Manual version HEIUBEO2 2 INDEX Table of contents WARNING loaa 5 Important Safety Instructions 2 ee 5 PECON 225 6 eee ee ee OEE Pe eee eee ee 6 Notes on Disc Handling 2 ee ee 6 Notes about This Server nunana anaa 6 Home Server Overview aaa 7 Mtroducdtion s s ss oo Go ee eee eee eee eae 7 Main FEAtUTES Goh kore eh oa Eee oe eee eee eee 7 PartsandControls 0 000 eee eee 8 Top Panel ieee ee eee eee eee whee See ee 8 Rea Panel 4 4 20 ee eee aes eee Bees e e a yes 9 Remote Controller 1 ee ee 10 GettingStarted 2 ee ee 13 Step1 Checking the Accessories 2 ee 13 Step2 Openthebackcover 2 eee ee ee ee 13 Step3 Connecting to the TV or Monitor 00 4 13 Step4 Connecting to the Network n aaa ib Step5 Connecting tothe Power Cord 2 1 ee ee 13 Step6 Connecting to the Speaker If your TV or Monitor is without Speaker 14 Step7 Checking HDD 2 06604 4 5 844448 eb bee eee 14 Step8 Preparing the Remote Controller 0 14 Step9 Power On Off the system 2 ee ee 14 Inserting HDDs 0 0 0 eee ee ees 15 Inserting Removing Discs 2 1 ee ee 15 INSEMINGMISGS op wa cee Bae ee oe ee oe ee Se OE 15 ETD e ooo 4 oe eG 4 BOO e eee Le eee eee A 15 Manually Eject Discs o a ee 15 Inserting Memory Cards Lonau ahaaa 15 VedioConnections
5. Step1 Push the black round clip from right to left to release the drive to eject the installed hard disk drive cage Move the black round clip from right to left Step2 Hold the black bar to pull the hard disk drive out from the tray Hold the black bar to pull the hard disk Step3 You can follow the similar way to add or remove hard disk drives When you add or replace a hard disk drive do the following steps to fix the drives Step4 Push the hard disk drive back into the ray press and hold the clip Step5 Push the black bar back to the position then release the blue clip to fix the hard disk drive 15 Inserting Discs Step1 Press power button to turn on the server Step2 Place the disc into the slot in optical drive then the disc will be loaded automatically Eject Discs Step1 Press the eject button to release disc Step2 Remove the disc from the optical drive 0 o o Cara Carr j Caw JY Oj Gazz gl aa ql Manually Eject Discs Step1 Make sure your system if off Step2 Locate the manual ejecting hole as shown in the images below Step3 Carefully push a straightened paper clip into the manual ejecting hole and press gently to release the disc Caution 1 Never remove the disc manually while you
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7. Step 2 Click on the sun in the center to search the Bluetooth devices nearby d 3 IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window File View My Bluetooth My Services Tools Help See A q lca ed r A NER ea aS N men Nokia 6233 00 17 B0 BB F6 C7 Service Discovery finished PAN IP 192 168 50 1 4 Step3 Click on the devices you want to connect to show the name of them OG fev pr Maelo aa Bird Fac Wit Pap isecih bie Taek Hig Hebibi MARAEA n Step4 Select the services you want to commu nicate between the system and the Bluetooth devices D WI Copen ite Mr Are BLUETOOTH SETTINGS 33 Step5 Right click on the device you want to con nect select Connect to connect to this device os WO ret comcrstion Biasca Mais Biden Say Fie Ww Pav Bkaccoth WyGernice Taua Hag Hy a oy ep ee A O enrian feared Lae ae o e Step6 The pop up windows will prompt you to en ter the pair code of the device and the system you can both input 1234 to pair them re lato rth bod Puta caia Pett ise the oie panke on this deam and on the remobe cereiper i A remote devices needs a Bluetooth Peza to create Parad AemgeOeste Mobi izz Adje 00 17 ERHE FEC Packer Tire Let Jig Step7 Once pair is done the connected device will show a red check sign means the connection is working 34 DTV SETTINGS DTV
8. 000 eee eee 16 ConnectingaTV orMonitor 00 16 Selectingavideocable 0 0 000008 16 Connecting withanHDMicable 16 ConnectingwithanDVicable 0 16 Table of contents INDEX ConnectingwithanHDMicable 0 00 00 eee 16 ConnectinganAVAmplifier 0 ee ee 17 Selecting an audio cable 2 2 ee ee 17 Connecting with a Coaxial Audio Cable 2 2 2 eee ee 17 Connecting with a Toslink Optical Digital AudioCable 17 Connecting with an HAMI Cable 2 0 ee ee ee 17 Connecting Multi Channel Audio 2 1 ee ee 17 Enjoying Videos Photos and Music 0000 ee ee 18 Getting started with Widows MediaCenter 18 Step1 Setting up Windows MediaCenter 18 Step2 Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on your display 18 Step3 Setupyourspeakers 2 2 2 2 ee ee ee ee 19 Step4 Setup yourmedialibraries 0 000000 19 Step5 Configure tuners TVsignal andGuide 20 Watching TV aaa ee 20 lowath livel Ve eee ana SS a 21 To watch live TV using a Media Center remote controller 2 21 To find movies that are schedule to be broadcast 21 To watch Internet TV in MediaCenter nnau aaa aaa 22 Record Vo See Pt eee eS eee bet EE ss ee aes 22 TorecordaliveTVshowormovie 0 00000 as 22 To schedule recordings using the Guide
9. Forward button f repeatedly to move forward frame by frame Click the Pause button fig and then click the Fast Forward button one two three or four times to move forward at different speeds When you re finished watching live TV move the mouse and then click the Stop button J WATCHINGTV 21 Watch live TV using the Remote Control 1 To use a Media Center remote to begin watch ing TV do one of the following e Onthe remote press the LIVE TV button e Press the GUIDE button locate the TV show that you want to watch and then press the OK button 2 To control playback of live TV do any of the following e Press the CH button or the CH button to go up one channel or down one channel respectively e Press the ENTER button to quickly go back to the last channel you were watching e Press the FWD button or the SKIP button to move ahead in the program e Press the REW button or the REPLAY button to watch something again 3 When you re finished watching live TV press the STOP button Find Schedules and Program Guide 1 Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center 2 To find movies that are airing on TV do one of the following e Onthe Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Movies and then click Movie guide e Onthe Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Movies click Search choose a search category such as Movie Director and then ente
10. Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product Some states do not allow the exclusion of inci dental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This includes but is not limited to prerecorded material whether copyrighted or not Mvix USA Inc and its other partners and distributors DO NOT assume any responsibility in any way for how you choose to use this product associated firmware and this manual By purchasing or receiving this product you automatically agree to this disclaimer and eliminate this company and any affiliates of any responsibility in this matter MvixUSA or ITS DISTRIBUTORS ARE NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES HOWSOEVER INCURRED EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LOCAL LAW THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE PROVINCE TO STATE PROVINCE Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the product MODEL Mvix HDHomeS4 SERIAL AS HE1301B00020P010 42 TRADEMARKS AND LEGAL ATTRIBUTIONS The trademarks of Mvix and MvixUSA are used in connection with products and services to signi fy the quality and excellence for which MvixUSA is known Mvix and MvixUSA are
11. af ET 0397 Updates were installed Yesterday at E 0E40 Faded View update history Vou recent updater For Windeves and ether products iram Mecrepolt Updlate Pend Gat more about free software from Microseht Uplate Glick here for details Windows Update will download and then install the updates At the end you might be prompted to restart your computer Close all the important ap plications or documents you have open and then restart your computer At the next log in Windows Update will inform you that all updates were in stalled successfully 39 40 SPECIFICATION Specifications Processor HDHomeS4 AMD 4200 Chipset N AMD 780G S AMD SB700 Video Graphics ATI Radeon HD 4200 Memory Slot s 2 x 240pin DIMMs slots support DDR2 667 800 Memory Capacity HDHomeS4 2 x 2GB DDR2 800 installed up to 8GB Graphic Chipset ATI 3200 HDD Cage Capacity Hotswap 4 x 2 5 HDD Cage Default Install HDD 1 x 500GB SATAII HDD 5400r p m Optical Drive s Slot in Blu ray Drive Card Reader 4 in 1 SM SD MMC MS MS Pro xD CF type amp type II MD Audio Chipset Realtek ALC 662 support 5 1 channels HD audio codec Communication 1 802 11 b g n 2 Bluetooth v2 0 High Spped USB 2 0 x 6 Headphone Jack mini stereo Microphone Input mini stereo Display VGA DVI HDMI Card reader All in one ACINx 1 D Sub x 1 S PDIF optical output x 1 with Line in Stereo L R Line out Jack mini s
12. ainplited Language Pack Windows 145 5 ME downloading 7 Chinese Traditional Lenguage Pack Windows 173 0 MB Mare ind ra Crech Lanquage Pack Windows T Release Can 47 6 ME Se infomation d Danesh Language Fack Windows Release Can 429 ME O Dutch Language Pack Windows 7 Melesse Can 45 9 MB i Estonian Language Peck Windows T Release C Mi MB E Finnish Language Pack Windeas T Release Ca 464 ME H Total selected 3 optional updates ox Cancel IIf you don t want to install an update and you don t want it to be reported by future checks right click on it and select Hide update That update will disappear from the list and it will never be installed on your PC ADDITIONAL INFORMATION F Windows 7 3 Iptional 35 T Microsoft Input Kalierrne ott Cideliineador Kalen ii Tr Copy details Hide update Microsoft driver up E Samsung Display Office Live Add in 1 After you have selected all the updates that you want to install click on the Install button Co pe Sh System and Security Windows Update a Control Parcel Hearne e ieli Windows Update heck for upinis Change settings View update hintery Restore hidden updates Updates Irequenthy ace ueedisernd lt a Download and install your selected updates ia opbonal updlcbes are avelable T optional wplate selected 387 KE H Install upd Most recent checic for updates Today
13. from the server store the disc in its case e Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out e Donotuse solvents such as benzene thinner commercially available disc lens cleaners or anti static spray intended for viny1 LPs e Ifyou have printed the disc s label dry the label before playing e Donot attach a sticker type label on the disc The disc changer may be damaged e Do not insert the following unsupported discs doing so will damage the unit or discs e Discs whose shapes are nonstandard sized or nonstandard shaped Card heart star etc e Discs with a paper sticker or seals e Discs with a cellophane tape or an adhesive residue of a removed label e Discs of non standard thickness thinner than 1 0mm or thicker than 1 5mm Copyrights This product and manual are produced by Mvix USA Inc and is under copyright protection Any reproduction transfer copy or other illegal usages is not permitted except for backup purpose by the purchaser of the product We have put in our best effort to maintain accuracy in this manual but we may not guarantee the contents are absolutely accurate for the specification of this product may upgrade or change over time We reserve the right to make changes without notice Notice If you want to know more about instruction and guidance for Windows 7 please refer to http windows microsoft com en US windows7 help getting started HOME SERVER
14. monitor about tags and how to use them see Tag for recorded TV files To be recognized by this pictures so they re easier to find version of Media Center the files must be either 4 Click the picture that you want to view Windows TV files wtv or Microsoft Recorded TV files dvr ms View Import Pictures or Videos from a Remov able Device 1 Onthe Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Tasks click Settings click TV click If you have pictures on a removable device such Recorder and then click Media Libraries as a USB flash drive or a digital camera you can 2 Follow the steps to add or remove locations view the pictures in Media Center or import them that Media Center will search when it looks for directly to your computer recorded TV 1 Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center 2 If Media Center is not in full screen mode click the Maximize button 3 Connect your removable device to your computer Cameras and most other removable devices are usually connected to a USB port 4 Inthe dialog that appears do one of the following e Click Import pictures and videos and then follow the instructions to copy all the pictures and videos on your device to the My Pictures folder on your computer To see imported videos in Media Center you ll need to manu ally move them to the My Videos or Public Videos folder in Windows Explorer For more information see Managing
15. name 23 24 PLAY VIDEO AND WATCH PICTURES N Type the keyword for your recording and then Play video and Watch pictures do one of the following Click the matching keyword you re looking for in the search results to record programs based on that keyword e Under Add to wish list click the Record All Shows with button to record based on the exact word you typed This can be useful if you didn t see the keyword you were looking for in the search results but you want to record future programs based on that keyword To find and view a picture e If you clicked the Generic Keyword category If you can t find a particular picture try changing in step 2 click Save to record programs based the way Media Center groups your pictures on that keyword si fo 1 Click the Start button click All Programs 4 Click the Plus For Minus button in the and then click Windows Media Center different categories to modify the settings 2 On the Windows Media Center start screen that will be used for your custom recording scroll to Pictures Videos and then click click Record and then click OK Picture library 3 Click Folders to sort your folders and files Add or Remove Folders that Media Center alphabetically click Date taken to sort folders searches when it looks for Recorded TV and files by date or click Tags to sort files by tags that have been applied To learn more You can add folders for Media Center to
16. of the following e Click the Fast Forward button once to play the video in slow motion e Click the Fast Forward button four times to speed up playback of the video e Click the Rewind button one two three or four times to play the video backwards at different speeds e Click the Play button J to resume playback at normal speed Change the Background Color on a Video If an unchanging image stays on the screen for too long sometimes a faint remnant of the image will stay on the screen even after a new image has replaced it This is called screen burn To avoid screen burn during video playback in Media Center you can change the shade of black that might appear on the left and right or on the top and bottom of your video 1 Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center 2 On the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Tasks click Settings click General and then click Visual and Sound Effects 3 Under Video background color click the Plus jag or Minus button J to change the color The default color is black you can change it to different shades of gray or to solid white 4 Click Save Play aDVD 1 Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center If Media Center is not in full screen mode click the Maximize button Fa Insert the DVD into a DVD drive on your computer If the main DVD title menu doesn t appear a
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18. these results and then Media Center will do most of the work for you When you reach the Guide wizard you ll need to enter your ZIP Code and then select your TV ser vice provider from a list If you re not sure choose the one that s closest to your area Media Center will use this information to set up the Guide an essential tool for watching and recording TV You can return to the TV Setup wizard any time 1 Using a Media Center remote press the green Start button amp 2 Onthe Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Tasks select Settings select General select Windows Media Center Setup and then select Set Up TV Signal For more information about setting up TV tun ers see TV on your computer Understanding TV signals and TV tuners If your computer has the necessary hardware you can use Windows Media Center to watch pause and rewind live and recorded TV programs on your PC There are two primary ways to control Media Cen ter with a mouse and keyboard or with a Media Center remote control Most of the procedures in this topic refer to the mouse and keyboard method but the remote control method is often a more satisfactory experience There are many types of Media Center remote controls available to buy make sure that the one you want is compatible with your computer _ i 1 Record ay Mute 6 Rewind D Guide i Skip Backward a2 Volume Decrease 6 7 3 Chann
19. upe the Guest accort to allow open access to your home server 2 Password Policy I you prefer to create and martan user accounts recommended set the password policy that you mart for your home network C Do not show this message agan Step 2 Click Add to create user accounts for shar ing purpose O Windows Home Server Console Shared Folders User Accounts Computers amp Backup Add vi xX Step 3 In the Add User Account menu Input the First name Last name and Logon name If you want to allow this account to do remote access you can check Enable Remote Access for this user Add User Account Add a new user to your home server Why should the logon names match C Enable Remote Access for this user strong password required Allow access to shared folders and home computers gt What is Remote Access WINDOWS HOME SERVER SETTING Step 4 Input password in Password and Confirm Add User Account password column Set access to shared folders Add User Account Shared Folders B musk E Photos D uk I software B videos Type a password Ss eee E g amp g requirements Length At least 5 characters ain see L coasa Lean more about password requirements Step7 In this menu all information about this new user account is showed up Press Done to exit this wizard Add User Account Step 5 The password needs to be 5 characters at leas
20. your videos e Click View pictures or View videos to access the pictures or videos on the device without copying them to your computer Create a Slide Show A slide show is a way to view a group of photos one by one at full screen You can create your own slide show complete with pictures and music of your choice and then save it for easy access later 1 Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center 2 Onthe Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Pictures Videos and then click Picture library 3 Click Slide shows click Create Slide Show and then follow the instructions to add pic tures and music to your slide show 4 Onthe Review amp Edit Slide Show page click Add More to add additional pictures and mu sic and when you re finished click Create 5 On the Picture library page click the slide show you want to play and then click Play slide show To play a slide show 1 On the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Pictures Videos and then click Picture library PLAY VIDEO AND WATCH PICTURES 25 On the Picture library page click Slide shows click the slide show you want to play and then click Play slide show While your slide show is playing move the mouse to make the playback controls appear and then do any of the following Click the Left arrow button E or the Right arrow button fto go back or forward one picture in the slide show Click the Pau
21. 00 4 22 To schedule recordings using Search 2 we ee ee ee 22 TorecordalVseries 2 ee ee 23 To play a recorded TV program 1 ee ee ee ee 23 To schedule recordings based onchannelandtime 23 To schedule recordings based onkeywords 04 23 To add or remove folders that Windows Media Center searches when it looks for recorded TV eek Ge been bbeeeet heee we elase en 24 Play video and watch pictures 04 24 To find and view a picture 1 ee ee ee 24 To view or import pictures or videos from a removable device 24 To create a slide show onana 25 To play a slide show onha 2 ee ee 25 To customize setting for slide shows oaa 25 3 4 INDEX Table of contents To rate and play your favorite pictures 2 2 ee ee ee ee 25 Tofindandplayavideofle 0 0 00 eee eee 26 To slow down speed up orrewindavideofle 26 To change the video background color 2 2 02000 26 PlayaCDorDVDorBD 0 0048 27 lopa DVD oc 44 eo d oe BS oe oe ee Ge Se 27 To change the setting for DVD playback 2 04 27 To play an audio CD 2 28 To play media files from a data CD data DVD or removable device 28 Supporting File Types oaa 28 Music file types a a a aks See Se we Se ee ewe Se ES 28 Video file types 6 lt 4 2 46 h Grew ROO ee wae ee am Se Soe 28 PICUIC fle ypes ee eae Ga eed
22. 024 recommended ly Make text and othe What display settin OR Enlarge Screen Text 1 Open Screen Resolution by clicking the Start button clicking Control Panel and then under Appearance and Personalization clicking Adjust screen resolution 2 Choose one of the following e Smaller 100 default This keeps text and other items at normal size e Medium 125 This sets text and other items to 125 of normal size e Larger 150 This sets text and other items to 150 of normal size This option appears only if your monitor supports a resolution of at least 1200 x 900 pixels 3 Click Apply To see the change close all of your programs and then log off of Windows This change will take ef fect the next time you log on Make it easier to read what s on your screen You can change the size of text and other thems on your screen by choosing one of these options To tempaoranhy enlarge just part of the screen use the Magnifier tool Previn Smaller 100 recommended Medium 125 Larger 150 Audio Settings Hardware Setup This system owns 3 audio jacks on the rear side which can support up to 5 1 channel audio output Select Output Devices After the speaker is connected to your system you can setup the audio output as follows Step7 Right click the volume icon on the OS task bar and select Playback Devices Step2 On the pop up Sound menu select the output device you want a
23. Album or Playlist skip to the next song For Recorded TV skip ahead 29 seconds Record the TV show to disk If pressed while live TV is on record the current show If pressed twice record the series If pressed from the Electronic Programming Guide record a TV show or TV series to disk Rewind the currently playing media if pressed repeatedly cycles through three rewind speeds from slowest to fastest For TV go back five seconds For Album or Playlist play the previous song For DVD play the previous chapter B Navigation Buttons Use the navigation buttons on the remote control to move between items on the screen in Media Center 10 START 11 O MORE 12 lt UP 13 RIGHT 14 OK Mouse Pad 15 BACK 16 4 LEFT 17 W DOWN Start Media Center or go to the Start menu if Media Center is already running Show information about the selected item Move to the item above Move to the item on the right or move from the menu to the folder items If a slide show is playing skip to the next picture Select the active item amp mouse function touch pad as the mouse button lightened Go to the previous screen Move to the item on the left or move to the menu IF a slide show is playing return to the previous picture Move to the item below 12 INDEX TO PARTS AND CONTROLS C AV Buttons Use the AV buttons to change channels adjust volume access a DVD menu or to put Media Center in standby mode Som
24. I cable has 29 pins though some connectors may have fewer pins depending on their configuration We recommend that you select the DVI D type for your system Connecting using an HDMI cable Refer to Rear Panel Section and your HDTV direction to locate the HDMI connector Connect your system to the HDTV as shown below Connecting with a DVI cable Refer to Rear Panel section and your monitor direction to locate the DVI connector Connect your system to the monitor as shown below Connecting with a VGA cable Refer to Rear Panel section and your monitor direction to locate the VGA connector Connect your system to the monitor as shown below Connecting an AV Amplifier Refer to the following sections for details about connection to an AV Amplifier or speakers Selecting an audio cable Coaxial Audio Cable For Coaxial S PDIF Sq mA 3 5mm Stereo Audio Cable A 3 5mm stereo audio cable lets you connect to a 2 channel speakers Coy TF Er Toslink Optical Digital Audio Cable For Optical S PDIF Optical S PDIF IE Ss SSE Connecting using a Coaxial Audio Cable Refer to Rear Panel section page 9 and your AV Ampli
25. OVERVIEW Introduction Thank you for purchasing MVIX Multimedia Mini Theater System which will bring you full enjoyment and high performance We have especially designed this system to become the multimedia center of your living room With Dolby surround 5 1 channel and wireless transmission you can get more through easier way Main Features e Designed for High speed full HD enjoyment and style pursing e The central server of Home IT system e Audio Video files sharing e Compatible with most of audio and video formats e Built in TV tuner with Antenna optional e Blu Ray Drive e Support Wireless transmission e Multi tasking advanced solution e Support 2 4 5 1 channel HD audio e Compatible with versatile file formats including MP3 WMA WAV JPEG MPEG 1 2 4 and DIVX with video solution for NTSC PAL and HD up to 1080P full HD e Multi tasking performance to get more done e Easy installation with unique thermal heat pipe valve and good noise control under 20dB e Chic color lighting creates atmosphere amp achieve ambience within home 7 8 PARTS AND CONTROLS
26. Record a live TV show or movie You can record a TV show or movie that s currently airing When you do this the show is recorded from the moment you start recording For example if you re halfway through watching a show before you start recording it the recording won t include the first half 1 Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center 2 On the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to TV and then click Live TV 3 While a program is airing move the mouse so that the playback controls appear and then click Record J Schedule Recordings using the Guide You can quickly schedule recordings while browsing the Guide for upcoming TV shows and movies To learn how to set up the Guide see the section in Getting started with Windows Media Center entitled Configure tuners TV signal and Guide 1 Onthe Windows Media Center start screen scroll to TV and then click Guide 2 Right click the program that you want to record and then click Record to schedule a recording of the program Schedule Recordings using Search You can search in Media Center to find a TV show or movie that you want to record 1 Onthe Windows Media Center start screen scroll to TV and then click Search 2 Click the category that you want to search by such as Title and then follow the instructions to start a search 3 Onthe search results page click the TV show or movie that you want to record
27. Select from the following three network option e Wireless e Broadband PPPoE e Dial Up 32 NETWORK SETTINGS How do you want to connect antl Wireless Connect using a wireless router or a wireless network Broadband PPPoE a3 Connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password 4 Dial up Connect using a dial up modem or ISDN Help me choose Step5 1 When you select Wireless the pop up windows will show the available network choose the one you want to connect then enter the security key to make connection Not connected mill Connections are available Wireless Network Connection 3 kuochi Open Network and Sharing Center BF 11 31 2009 8 9 2 If you select broadband or Dial up the pop up windows will ask you the input the user name password and the data of ISP provider enter these data to finish connection Type the information from your Internet service provider ISP User name Name your ISP gave you Password Password your ISP gave you E Show characters Remember this password Connection name Broadband Connection fa Allow other people to use this connection This option allows anyone with access to this computer to use this connection I don t have an ISP Bluetooth Settings To connect the Bluetooth devices you can follow the instructions below Step 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the desktop to enable Bluetooth function
28. Server icon on the desktop to view the status of shared fold ers da Windows Home Server Console A Be Ed yew Favores Took He ow Ok O F P search EY Fokers i gt gt X 19 Shared Folders Address I Server on Server Music Shared folder for music Photos Shared folder for photos Public Shared folder for miscellaneous Software Shared folder for software instal Videos Shared folder for videos CY Printers and Faxes Shows installed printers and fax Scheduled Tasks Schedule computer tasks to run User Accounts Setup In order to let other PCs on the network can access the sharing files on the server you have to setup user accounts and their permission to log into the server Please read the following description to create your user accounts Step 1 Windows Home Server Console menu click User Accounts to show the pop up menu Click OK to proceed to the next step About Uver Accounts 2 You need to have user accounts in order to control access to shared folders on your home server Wi th i reed ser scorte e7 About Guests If you dont want to create and maintain user accounts you can enable the Guest account without a password If you do thes anyone whe connects to your home network can access all of the shared folders on your home server E a toin neers secure before you enable the Guest account with no password Guest Accourt Status Oesatied Crate Guest 9 How to
29. Settings If you want to watch TV programs with this system you have to loose the screw of the TV port on the back panel plug the TV dongle into the port tight the screw then connect the included antenna to the TV dongle Your system might come with one of the two following TV dongles one is DVB T the other is ATSC DVB T is mainly for European TV system and the ATSC is for U S A TV system ex rH H Ss C E OCA T s LEJN CEET I LI ALDI D CMT Rie er FT Mp L SJ INNI Tes ee AWAD Cie at di sir eieeee0 e css D OOO Ni a DVB T EU ATSC U S A Sharing Folders Microsoft Windows Home Server provides rich en tertainment for home users You can share your music photos software and videos with your fam ily Just enable the Shared Folders function and all the PCs on the network will be able to access the content on the server Step 1 Click Start to show the menu and then click Windows Home Server Console to pop up the set up option E command Prompt J My Computer La Wind Exod contrat pene ba Printers and Faxes Windows Home Server Console T Run All Programs gt Location C Program Files Windows Home Server Step 2 In the Windows Home Server Console menu move your mouse to Shared Folders and click it to show its options Its options include Music Photos Public Software and Videos Windows Home Server Console Ss v a et Computers User Shared Network amp Ba
30. U Federal law provides severe civil and criminal pen alties for the unauthorized reproduction distribu tion rental or digital transmission of copyrighted video and audio files Title 17 United States Code Sections 501 and 506 Mvix players are designed to assist you in backing up storing and reproduc ing material which you own the copyright for or for which you have obtained permission from the copyright owner UNLESS YOU OWN THE COPY RIGHT OR HOLD PERMISSION TO COPY FROM THE COPYRIGHT OWNER YOU MAY BE VIOLATING COPYRIGHT LAW AND BE SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF DAMAGES AND OTHER REMEDIES Mvix Ultio Pro or any of its accessories must not be used for unauthorized duplication of DVDs CDs or any other works protected by copyright No license to infringe copyright is granted by the sale of this equipment Recording and playback of ma terial may require permission of the media owner IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR LEGAL AHDMISOR YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LEGAL AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE MVIX MULTIMEDIA PLAYER Use of Mvix Players its accessories and software firmware for illegal purposes is strictly prohibited USE OF COPYRIGHT MEDIA 43 Mvix USA Inc WwWww mvixusa com TEL 866 310 4923 Fax 866 614 3880 service mvixusa com Technical Support http support mvixusa com Mvix USA Inc Copyright 2010 Mvix USA Inc All rights reserved No part of this
31. and then click Record to schedule a recording of the program Record a TV series Rather than schedule the recording of your favorite TV show every week you can automate the process by scheduling the recording of an entire series 1 Onthe Windows Media Center start screen scroll to TV and then click Guide 2 Locate the TV series that you want to record click it and then click Record Series Play a Recorded TV program 1 Onthe Windows Media Center start screen scroll to TV click Recorded TV and click the show you want to watch and then click Play or Resume 2 To control the playback of a recorded TV program move the mouse to display the playback controls and then do any of the following Click Pause fi to temporarily pause the program You ll see a time span bar that shows how much time has passed in the recording When you re ready to resume the program where you left off click Play f e Move the slider that appears above the playback controls to a different point to start watching from that point in the recorded program Click Skip Backward E or Rewind to watch something again and click Fast Forward or Skip Forward J to move ahead in the program Click the Volume Increase button Egor the Volume Decrease button J to increase or decrease the volume and click the Mute button to turn the sound on or off Ej 3 When you re finished watching the recorded RECORD TV program move the mouse and t
32. ange the theme D Se up parental controls for any user Change desktop background 7 Hardware and Sound Adjust screen resolution View devices and printers Add a device eal Programs Uninstall a program Clock Language and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Change display language Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display Step3 Select Windows Update When you start Windows Update it will show you if there are any available updates If no updates are being reported as available then you can do a manual check by clicking on the Check for updates link Windows Update will make a quick check and show you a summary of its findings H i Wa Centrol Panel Syster and Security F 7 p Contra Fone Central Panel Keene ye Action Center i Review your computer s stabus and nesohee hues System and Security Change User Account Control setlengs Meturerk and Intemet Irubkethos common compuder peebleni Hardware and sownd Restore your commpube bo an earver lame Programs Windows Firewall User Accounts and Family Check firewall status Sadely Allow a pneeprarn thing h Winer Firewall Appearance and Personalicalion Clock Language and Region Ease of Access Be System View amount of RAM and processor speed Check the Windows Experience inde EP Allow rernube access Seethe name ofthe compube O Pence Manages Imp Windows Upda
33. ant to rate and then click the Rating button five stars ina row multiple times until it displays the de sired rating 4 Click the green Start button to return to the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Pictures Videos and then click Play favorites By default Media Center uses ratings to determine which pictures are your favorites To change the Favorite Picture settings from the Media Center start screen scroll to Tasks click Settings click Pictures click Favorite Pictures make any adjust ments you like and then click Save To find and play a video file If you re having trouble finding a particular video file try changing the way that Media Center groups your videos 1 Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center 2 On the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Pictures Videos and then click Video library 3 Click Folders to sort your folders and files alphabetically or click Date taken to sort them by date 4 Find the video that you want to watch and then click the video file to play it FF FR Frame Advance a video file 1 Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center 2 Onthe Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Pictures Videos and then click Video library 3 Find the video that you want to watch and then click the video file to play it 4 Click the Pause button fig and then do one
34. aximize button fa Insert an audio CD into the CD drive on your computer If the CD doesn t start playing automatically on the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Music click Music library click Albums click the CD you inserted and then click Play album Here are some of the things you can do while your CD is playing Move the mouse to make the playback controls appear and then click the Skip Forward button J to play the next track on the CD Move the mouse to make the playback controls appear and then click the Skip Backward button E to go to the beginning of the track that s currently playing Click View Song List to view all the tracks on the CD Click Visualize to watch visualization while the music plays Click Play Pictures to start a slide show of your pictures along with the music Click Shuffle to play the tracks on the CD ina random order Click Repeat to play the CD over and over again Move the mouse to make the playback controls appear and then click the Stop button J to stop playing the CD Play media files from a data CD data DVD ora removable device iF Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center If Media Center is not in full screen mode click the Maximize button Do one of the following e Insert the CD or DVD containing media files such as MP3 files into the CD or DVD drive on your computer e Plug the removable device suc
35. butor will pay the shipping costs when returning the product to you To receive warranty service please be sure to have your proof of purchase and a barcode from the product s packaging Warranty requests cannot be processed without proof of purchase In no event shall MvixUSA s or its distributors liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product its software or its documentation MvixUSA does not offer refunds for any product As a part of our warranty service we offer to repair or replace the product We offer cross shipments a faster process for processing and receiving your replacement MvixUSA and its distributor pay for ground shipping only Please contact MvixUSA s Distributor in your country for more details Specifically your warranty does not cover the fol lowing WARRANTY 41 e Shipping charges to return defective product e Labor charges for installation or setup of the product adjustment of customer controls on the product and installation or repair of systems out side of the product e Product repair and or part replacement because of improper installation connections to improper voltage supply abuse neglect misuse accident unauthorized repair or other cause not within our control e Damage occurring to product during shipping when improperly packaged or cost associated with packaging e
36. ckup Accounts Folders Health e S Name Descriptes Used Spae Music Shared folderfor music Empty Photos Shared folder for photos Empty Software Shared folder for software installation programs 51 47 MB Videos Shared folder for videos Empty b Public Shared folder for miscellaneous fiss Empty WINDOWS HOME SERVER SETTING 35 Step 3 Double click on the item you want to share on the network like Music and then you can setup the following options like Name Description and Location and Enable Folder Duplication IR Properties for musie x Name Music Description Shared folder for music Location SERVER Music Used Space Empty C Enable Folder Duplication What is Folder Duplication ox __coneet_ Step 4 If you want to setup the location of the shared folders you can double click on the original one to show the menu Bh rropertiestorusic General user Access Name Music Description Shared folder for music Location SERVER Music Used Space Empty C Enable Folder Duplication What is Folder Duplication x came 36 WINDOWS HOME SERVER SETTING Step 5 In this menu you can specify the folder you want to share on the network Thus other PCs on the network will be able to access the content in this folder Ele Edt Yew Favortes Joos Heb Cee P P seach E Fodes i gt X 19 3 Maf uane Step 6 You can Click Shared Folders on
37. e buttons such as GUIDE act as shortcuts No Part Name 18 mute 19 lt CH PG CH PG 20 cupe 21 LIVE TV 22 VOL VOL 23 RECORDED TV 24 DVD MENU 25 VIDEO 26 RAIDO 27 PICTURE 28 MUSIC 29 30 MOUSE RIGHT KEY 31 MOUSE LEFT KEY Description Mute the sound Press MUTE again to turn the sound back on Change the channel Go to the Electronic Programming Guide Switch to live TV if TV is not currently playing If TV is paused skip to live programming Adjust the volume Go to the Recorded TV page Display the DVD menu Go to the Video Page Go to the Radio Page Go to the Picture Page Go to the Music Page D Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad consists of numbers from 0 through 9 and two other keys ENTER and CLEAR You can use the numeric keypad to type alphanumeric characters anywhere in Media Center that you can enter text If you want to delete characters you have typed press CLEAR press ENTER to submit the characters you have typed You can also use the numeric keypad to enter TV channels E Teletext Buttons Media Center supports teletext when it is available The colored Fastext buttons on the remote control for Media Cen ter PC work much like the teletext buttons on a standard teletext enabled TV The box contains accessories padding material and Server unit Please must operate this unit according to the following procedures Step 1 Checking the Accessori
38. ee BM ee doe 28 Changing the ServerSettings 00 30 Display Settings 0 ee 33 Change your screen resolution Luana auaa aaa 33 Make the text on your screen largerorsmaller 33 Audio Settings 0 000 eee eee ene 34 NetworkSettings 0 0 0 ee ee eee 35 Bluetooth Settings 0 0 0002 eee 32 DTV Settings 0 e 34 Windows Home Server Setting 38 SharingFolders aaa 35 User Accounts Setup auaa aaa 35 Additional Information 00 36 About Windowsupdate 00000 38 The new Windows Update is easier to use compared to its predecessor 38 Finding Windows Updates 2 ee ee 38 SPEAN e e a eae Bae es eee ee Ee 40 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this device to rain or moisture To avoid electric shock do not open the chassis Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Batteries or batteries installed device shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance wit
39. el Decrease Pause and Play a3 Volume Increase 4 Channel Increase g Skip Forward 5 Stop a Fast Forward Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center To begin watching live TV do one of the fol lowing On the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to TV and then click Live TV On the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to TV click Guide locate the TV show that you want to watch and then click a show that s currently airing To control playback of live TV move the mouse so that the playback controls appear and then do any of the following Click the Pause button ffi to temporarily pause the program You can keep a program paused for about 30 minutes When you re ready to resume the program where you left off click the Play button B Move the slider that appears above the playback controls to a different point to start watching from that point in the TV show Click the Skip Backward button fd or the Rewind button to watch something again and click the Skip Forward button or the Fast Forward button to move ahead in the program Click the Volume Increase button or the Volume Decrease button J to increase or decrease the volume and click the Mute but ton EB to turn the sound on or off Click the Channel Decrease button or the Channel Increase button Eg to go down one channel or up one channel respectively Click the Pause button and then click the Skip
40. er cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it Do not place anything on the power cord CAUTION Dangerous explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer This symbol indicates that the product should not be placed in city municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products 5 PRECAUTIONS For Safety Internal part is hazardous moving parts please keep fingers and other body parts away For Power Sources e For every change in power cord s usage please use an ap proved power cord with condition greater or equal to HOSVV F 3G and 0 75mm e Donot disable the protective earth pin from the plug the equipment must be con nected to an earthed mains socket outlet For Placement e For pluggable equipment the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible e Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to other settings than the center position may increase the ear headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level Notes on Disc Handling e To keep the disc clean handle the disc by its edge Do not touch the surface e Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerable inside the car e After ejection a disc
41. es The following items are supplied in the accessory pack 1 Power Cord x 1pcs 2 Remote Controller x 1pcs 3 Size AA AAA batteries x 2pcs 4 Driver CD with user manual x 1pcs 5 TV Dongle with antenna x 1pcs optional 6 Wireless Keyboard with Mouse x 1pcs op tional Note The packing contents may vary from different area and if you have any question about the above list please feel free to contact your local dealers for the details Mvix reserves the right to change or upgrade the contents for better performance Step2 Open the back cover Open the back cover before inserting the connec tors Step3 Connecting to the TV or Monitor Method 1 Connecting a TV or Monitor with an HDMI cable Method 2 Connecting a TV or Monitor with DVI connector cable Method 3 Connecting a TV or Monitor with VGA connector cable GETTING STARTED Step 4 Network Connections Connect a DSL modem and Media Server with Ethernet cable as below Please see Section on Network setup Ethernet VN a LAN WLAN Router or Boardband wireless Router Step 5 Power Connections Connect the supplied power cord to AC IN termi nal of the server Then plug the server and TV or Monitor Power Cord into the AC outlet Note The power cord type will be different as diffe
42. fier direction to locate the Coaxial S PDIF connector Connect your system to the AV Ampli fier as shown below Connecting using a Toslink Optical Cable Refer to Rear Panel section page 9 and your AV Amplifier direction to locate the Optical S PDIF connector Connect your system to the AV Ampli fier as shown below CONNECTING AN AV AMPLIFIER 17 Connecting with an HDMI Cable Refer to Rear Panel section page 9 and your AV Amplifier direction to locate the HDMI connector Connect your system to the AV Amplifier as shown below Connecting Multi Channel Audio Use 3 5mm stereo audio cable may need to plus a 2 RCA converter to connect to your AV Amplifier or Multi Channel speakers Refer to the following diagrams for the function of each audio jack on the rear panel 2 Channel Mode Sterero Speaker 18 ENJOYING VIDEOS PHOTOS AND MUSIC 4 Channel Mode ie stata csse Side Surround Channels Front channels Channels Your Mvix HDHome comes pre loaded with Win dows Media Center Which is fully equipped for you to enjoy Videos Photos and Music Getting started with Media Center Step 1 Setting up Windows Media Center The first time you start Media Center you ll see a setup page with information about various features as well as two setup o
43. h as a USB flash drive into the USB port on your computer Under What do you want to do click Play music PLAY A CD OR DVD OR BLU RAY Supporting File Types Music file types Format Windows Media Audio File Windows audio file MP3 audio file Advanced Audio Coding Video file types Format Windows Media file Windows Media Video file Windows video file Windows TV file Microsoft Recorded TV Show file Movie file Picture file types Format JPEG JPEG XR TIFF RAW file Format GIF Bitmap Portable Network Graphics File Name Extensions asx wm wMma wmx wav aac File Name Extensions wm asf wmv avi Wtv dvr ms mpeg mpg mpe m1v mp2 mpv2 vob File Name Extensions jpg jpeg hdp wdp raw gif omp 29 CHANGING THE SERVER SETTINGS Display Settings Change your screen resolution 1 Open Screen Resolution by clicking the Start button clicking Control Panel and then under Appearance and Personalization clicking Adjust screen resolution 2 Click the drop down list next to Resolution move the slider to the resolution you want and then click Apply 3 Click Keep to use the new resolution or click Revert to go back to the previous resolution EA Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your display Display 1 s0mM x93 Resolution 1280 x 1024 recommended m Orientation rage Lo 1280 1
44. h the in structions may cause harmful interface to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient of relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on cir cuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded network cable must be used between network hub and client in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules WARNING Important Safety Instructions 1 Always read the safety instructions carefully 2 Keep this user s manual for future reference 3 Keep this equipment away from humidity 4 Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up 5 The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equip ment from overheating Do not cover the ventilator 6 Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100 240V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet 7 Place the pow
45. hen click Stop Schedule Recordings on channel and time You can set up Media Center to automatically record a specific channel at a specific time 1 Onthe Windows Media Center start screen scroll to TV and then click Recorded TV 2 Click Add recording and then click Channel and Time 3 In Channel enter the channel that you want to record 4 In Frequency click the Plus Bior Minus button to specify how often you want to record the channel 5 Ifyou selected Record Once for Frequency in Date click the Plus jag or Minus J button to specify the recording date 6 In Start time enter the time you want the recording to start 7 In Stop time enter the time you want the recording to stop 8 Under Keep click the Plus aor Minus M button to specify how long you want to keep the recorded show 9 Click Record Schedule Recordings based on keywords You can set up Media Center to automatically record TV shows and movies based on keywords that are associated with a program These include an actor s name director s name or even a word that appears in the title In the future when a TV show or movie airs that matches keywords you specified the program will automatically record 1 Onthe Windows Media Center start screen scroll to TV and then click Recorded TV 2 Click Add recording click Wish List or Keyword and then click a category depending on the keyword that you want to use for recording such as Actor
46. n the United States other countries or both e Microsoft Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation e UNIXis a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other coun tries e WI FI WPA WPA2 and WMM are registered trademarks of Wi Fi Alliance REFERENCES TO CORPORATIONS THEIR SERVICES PRODUCTS and BRANDS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN NO EVENT SHALL MVIX USA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS INFOR MATION MVIX Products are not officially licensed or certi fied by DivX Networks or Wifi Alliance Any MvixUSA Inc publication may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors The information presented here is intended for general information only and is subject to change without notice ALL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDI TIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLU SION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YO
47. nd click Set Default Step3 Click OK or Apply and the selected device will appear a green check sign Digital Audio HDMI High Definition Audio Device Mot plugged in Speakers Bluetooth AV Audio Ready Speakers Bluetooth SCO Audio Default Device Speakers Realtek High Definition Audio Ready Realtek Digital Output Realtek High Definition Audio Network Settings To connect the network you can select wired or wireless network Please follow the instructions below Step1 Right click the network icon on the OS taskbar and select Open Network and Sharing Center Troubleshoot problerns Open Network and Sharing Center Gy 3 UU Step2 View your basic network information and set up connectors On the pop up menu select Set up a new connection or network CHANGING THE SERVER SETTINGS 31 ew your at Reh inom mo oe oo connectors aera Qeekett ed peter Tin EA ad Views pla achive reii ios rr motel Denar pe Me pirre secure ET i deel ee a l dala VY pete core dae Sei Pamgicg Sal Cid neg piara do row Phe pen ice oF ie cata Coen i ae ag ee ge a tel erhawt goad ber Degrees adres resort probe oo ge epee ing arr or Step3 Choose a connection option Select Connect to the Internet and press Next ee SE A a a a ad Sig er ee i hi Le ih ee ase ome miil rir i ues eo i amiga IT 7 a A ges d i tg oS a i are Step4 How do you want to connect
48. nd the folder where your files are stored select the check box next to the folder and then select Next Media Center will search the folder for digital me dia It will also save your folder selections for the next time you start the program Media Library Select folders that contain music If you want to import files from a shared folder on another computer the process is similar Just select On another computer and Media Center will search for shared folders rather than local ones For more information see Add media files to Windows Media Center You can return to the Media Library wizard any time 1 Using a Media Center remote press the green Start button 2 Onthe Windows Media Center start screen 20 WATCHINGTV scroll to Tasks select Settings and then select Media Libraries Step5 Configure Tuners TV signal and Guide This option only appears in the Optional Setup menu if Media Center detects aTV tuner ATV tuner is a hardware device that you can connect to your computer through an internal expansion slot or an external expansion port such as a USB port With a compatible TV tuner you can connect a TV signal to your computer to use one of Media Center s best features watching and recording TV The TV Setup wizard will guide you through the process of setting up a TV signal to watch and record in Media Center When you reach the TV Signal Detection Result page select Yes config ure TV with
49. ptions The quick est method is not surprisingly Express You can choose this option now if you want to jump right in Let s walk through the Custom setup options to give you a better idea of what you can do with Media Center 1 Using a Media Center remote press the green Start button amp 2 The first time you start Media Center on the setup page select Continue and then select Custom 3 When you reach the page titled Get the Most from Windows Media Center select Yes to allow Media Center to download album cover art DVD cover art current TV guide listings information from online media services and other useful information Step 2 Optimize the display The Display Configuration wizard is helpful for getting the best image quality possible on your TV screen or computer monitor The wizard takes you through the main part of the process with a series of easy to understand ques tions If you re unsure about the details of your hardware setup such as the name of a cable or the type of display you have look at the illustrations in the wizard they can help you figure out what type of connection you re using When you ve finished answering the questions and you re hap py with the way your display looks exit the wizard If you re not satisfied you can find additional display options under Adjust display controls You can return to the Display Configuration wizard any time 1 Using a Media Center remo
50. r system is on 2 If the disc does not eject immediately repeat the manual eject procedure until the disc is released Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory cards as follows SM Smart Media CF Compact Flash D SD Secure Digital Card eL MS Memory Stick Once the Media Center is reading the memory card LED indi cator will turn yellow Note With a Memory Stick or an SD memory Card push the card until clicks Do not remove or insert memory cards while the Memory Stick CF SD xD Picture Card LED indica tors are lighting as the cards are being accessed Be sure to insert the memory card into the corresponding slot Inserting a wrong card may cause a malfunction 16 VIDEO CONNECTIONS Connecting a TV or Monitor Refer to the following sections for details about connection to a TV or monitor Selecting a video cable HDMI Cable a il il l i i p J INS a sow HDMI is the new standard that provides both audio and video transmission through a single cable HDMI supports resolution of 1080p with digital audio and are used for connecting to an HDTV Standard HDMI cables can be up to 5 meters long but higher quality ones can be up to 15 meters long and the length can be further increased with amplifiers VGA Cable HEHE A standard VGA connector has 15 pins VGA Cable is one of the most common video connectors for computer monitors and high definition TVs DVI Cable A DV
51. r your search criteria Watch Internet TV With Internet TV in Media Center you choose from many TV shows movies and music videos to watch directly from the web All you need to watch Internet TV is an Internet connection no TV tuner is required While much of the available content is free some programs might require a subscription to a RECORD TV specific service To watch Internet TV 1 Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center 2 Onthe Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Extras click Internet TV and then browse the available content You can record live TV shows and movies directly onto your computer You can even schedule a recording in advance or automatically record new episode of your favorite TV series To change the options for recordings such as the recording quality or the location where recorded TV shows are stored see Set recording options in Windows Media Center There are two primary ways to control Media Center with a mouse and keyboard or with a Media Center remote control The following procedures explain the mouse and keyboard method using the playback controls that appear when you move your mouse 1 CF 3 4 5 1 Record 6 Rewind a Mute D Guide 7 Skip Backward 42 Volume Decrease 3 Channel Decrease 8 Pause and Play 13 Volume Increase 4 Channel Increase g Skip Forward 5 Stop 40 Fast Forward
52. rent country please check the power cord type with your local dealer if the sup plied power cord is not correct 13 14 INSTALLING HARD DRIVES INSERTING REMOVING DRIVES Step 6 Connecting to the Speaker If your TV or Step 9 Power On Off the system Monitor is without Speaker Once you complete to assemble the basic equip ment with Media Server together please press the Power Button on the front of the panel to turn on the system Connecting the Speaker with audio cable as below Power button 5 1 Channels ul f lc 2 1 Channels E Microphone i gt When you would like to turn off the system please select Shut Down from the Start on the screen of OS or press Power Button of Remote Control ler to enter Sleep Mode Step 7 Checking HDD HDHome S4 has four 2 5 hard disk drivers with hot swap function Please check if the system is
53. se button ffijjto pause the music and the slide show Click the Skip Forward button or the Skip Backward button EK to go ahead to the next song or go back to the previous song Click the Mute button 40 to mute the sound Click the Volume Increase buttonfJjor the Volume Decrease button f to change the volume Click the Stop button EJ to stop the slide show The music will continue playing but the pictures won t appear Customize Setting for Slide Shows There are many options for customizing the pre sentation of your slide shows You can specify the order in which pictures are shown the duration of the transitions and other aspects of a slide show presentation 1 3 Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center On the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Tasks click Settings click Pictures and then click Slide Shows You can custom ize your slide show using the options on this screen Click Save to save the new settings Rate and play your favorite pictures You can rate individual pictures so you can keep track of your favorites and then play a special presentation of only your favorite pictures 26 PLAY VIDEO AND WATCH PICTURES 1 Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center 2 On the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Pictures Videos and then click Pictures library 3 Right click a picture that you w
54. t to pass the check Click Next to proceed to Adding the new user account next step Add User Account vf Creating user account of Setting access to shared folders wf Creating a shared folder for the user on the server Type a password You have successfully added the new user account to your home server Password pm Confirm password pam 3 To exit this wizard click Done Da mabe password roqukemants Step8 The new user account will show up in the User s Accounts menu Hemme Server Console Step 6 You can set access permission to shared folders in this menu The permission includes Full Read and None When setup is done press Finish to complete settings 37 38 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION About Windows Update Windows Update is another application that has been redesigned in Windows 7 Now it is a stand alone application instead of a web based The new Windows Update is easier to use copared to its predecessor Step1 Open the Windows 7 control panel from Start Menu Step2 Select System and Security r co OW Control Panel 1 p 1 Adjust your computer s settings View by Category Y System and Security User Accounts and Family a Safety Beck up your computer Add or remove user accounts Find and fix problems Network and Internet ci View network status and tasks Appearance and lt x Choose homegroup and sharing dy Personalization optons Ch
55. te Sood paee eat ral Cheik for upelabes View installed updates Power Options Require password when the computer wakes Change what the power buttens de Ohare when lhe computer sleeps ih Backup and Restore Back wp ur computer Restore files from backup g System and Security Windows Update Search Control Pan Control Panel Home Check for updates View update history Windows Update g D Checking for updates o f _ _ _ Restore hidden updates Updates frequently asked questions Most recent check for updates Today at L 02 54 Updates were installed Yesterday at L 08 40 Failed View update history You receive updates For Windows and other products from Microsoft Update Find out more about free software from Microsoft Update Click here for details See also Installed Updates This will install all the important updates but not the recommended or optional ones To also install some if not all of the optional updates you will need to click on the available optional updates link at i i CTION Mau syne and Security gt Windows Update g I Search Control Pane Control Panel Home n Windows Update Check for updates Change settings dates available View update history E Restore hrdden updates No updates re tly selected Updates frequently asked quesbors Most recent check for updates Today at
56. te press the green Start button 2 On the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Tasks select Settings select Gener al select Windows Media Center Setup and then select Configure Your TV or Monitor Step 3 Set up your speakers If your Media Center is connected to a surround sound system you can use the Speaker Setup wiz ard Choose your speaker configuration and then use the test feature to play a chime sound Listen closely to each individual speaker to make sure it s receiving a signal You can return to the Speaker Setup wizard any time 1 Using a Media Center remote press the green Start button amp 2 On the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Tasks select Settings select Gener al select Windows Media Center Setup and then select Set Up Your Speakers Step 4 Set up your media libraries ENJOYING VIDEOS PHOTOS AND MUSIC 19 Each time you start Media Center it automatically scans the Music Pictures and Videos libraries on your computer But what if your music files are on an external hard drive or your pictures are on a different computer in your home group Don t worry Media Center has solutions 1 Inthe Media Library wizard select the type of media you want to add for example Mu sic and then select Next 2 Select Add folders to the library and then select Next 3 Select On this computer includes mapped network drives and then select Next 4 Browse to fi
57. tereo x 1 eSATA 3Gb s x 1 RJ 45 x 2 Stereo L R Line Out Microphone Input x 1 Power Requirements AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz 1 5 3 5A Power Consumption 100V 240V 250W Dimensions approx 280 mm L x 200mm W x 130mm H Weight approx 5 8kgs total package one box Operating Temperature 0 38 C Operating Humidity 60 80 Specifications add designs are subject to change without notice This Mvix Product comes with a full 1 yr manufac turer s warranty on parts and labor The War ranty coverage on this player begins the day you buy your product This warranty covers defects in manufacturing only and expressly excludes coverage for excessive wear and tear physical or accidental abuse loss and theft Kindly contact your local distributor for the warranty and service procedures Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distrib uted The warranty covers any service or exchange required for a defective unit during the coverage period The service exchange opportunity ends one year after the date of purchase The replace ment product is covered only for the warranty period of the original product When the warranty on the original product expires the warranty on all replaced products also expires When it is nec essary for you to ship the product to distributor service center for service exchange you will pay the shipping costs for shipment to the distributor The distri
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59. tton I to go back to the previous chapter on the Blu Ray e Click the Pause button and then click the Fast Forward button once to watch the Blu Ray in slow motion Click the Fast Forward button again to watch the Blu Ray in fast mo tion e Click the Stop button to stop playing the Blu Ray Change DVD playback Settings 1 On the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Tasks click Settings and then click DVD 2 Doone of the following 28 PLAY A CD OR DVD OR BLU RAY To change the default language settings click Language To change the basic audio settings click Audio To change when subtitles appear click Subtitle To change how some buttons on a Media Center remote control behave click Remote Control Options Change Blu Ray playback Settings 1 2 I nie tee On the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to CyberLink PowerDVD and then click OK Press the Remote Controller MORE button i then press the BACK button Do one of the following To change the default language settings click Audio Language To change the basic settings click Settings Return To change when subtitles appear click Subtitle To change how some buttons on a Media Center remote control behave click Remote Control Options Play an audio CD 1 Click the Start button click All Programs and then click Windows Media Center If Media Center is not in full screen mode click the M
60. ut VGA port can output analog signal to the monitor 10 eSATA ports eSATA port can provide 3Gbps transmission speed to the connected devices 11 USB2 0 Ports Connect USB devices such as keyboard mouse or USB Flash 9 PARTS AND CONTROLS The remote control has five types of buttons The remote control has five types of buttons e Playback Buttons To control your media e Navigation Buttons To move between items on the screen e Audio visual AV Buttons To change channels and adjust volume e Numeric Keypad Buttons To enter al phanumeric characters or TV channels e Teletext and Fastext Buttons To access teletext functionality if available N Oo WN o 31 22 22 28 27 e i UTC v Cz 0005 G DO GGG OST BOVDOHOOMOOS 21 20 Part Name No 1 Power button Playback Buttons 2 D PAUSE 3 STOP gt 4 Q FWD 5 PLAY 6 SKIP 7 RECORD 8 REW 9 REPLAY PARTS AND CONTROLS 11 Description Press to put the computer in standby mode press again to bring the computer out of standby mode and return to the desktop Pause the currently playing media press again to resume Stop the currently playing media Press PLAY to start the track again from the beginning Speed up the currently playing media if pressed repeatedly cycles through three fast forward speeds from slowest to fastest Play the selected song Album or Playlist For
61. utomatically on the Media Center start screen scroll to Movies and then click Play DVD Click the appropriate button this will usually be a Play button on the DVD menu to play the DVD While your DVD is playing you can move the mouse to make the playback controls appear Here are some of the things you can do with these controls Click the Skip Forward button J to skip to the next chapter on the DVD Click the Skip Backward button E to go back to the previous chapter on the DVD Click the Pause button ffi and then click the Fast Forward button once to watch the DVD in slow motion Click the Fast Forward but ton again to watch the DVD in fast motion Click the Stop button EJto stop playing the DVD Play a Blu Ray I Click the Start button 6 click All Programs Click the appropriate button this will usually PLAY A CD OR DVD OR BLU RAY 27 and then click Windows Media Center If Media Center is not in full screen mode click the Maximize button HEN Insert the Blu Ray into a BD drive on your computer On the Media Center start screen scroll to CyberLink PowerDVD and then click OK be a Play button on the Blu Ray menu to play the Blu Ray 6 While your Blu Ray is playing you can move the mouse to make the playback controls appear Here are some of the things you can do with these controls e Click the Skip Forward button lto skip to the next chapter on the Blu Ray Click the Skip Backward bu

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