Introduction ...4 Technical Support ... 5 Precautions ... 5 Specifications... 7 Package Content... 8 Product Overview ... 9 1. Use as External USB HDD... 12 1.1 Insert Hard Disk ... 12 1.2 Format Built-in HDD via USB ... 13 1.2.1 Windows 98SE, ME... 13 1.2.2 Windows 2000 ...
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6.14 SKIN ...62 6.15 Others ...64 6.16 Protocol ...65 6.17 FTP Client (How to use MG-450HD as a FTP Client?) ...70 6.18 FTP Server (How to use MG-450HD as FTP Server?) ...80 7. How to Play(Remote Control) ... 85 7.1 Basic Screen Menu...85 7.1.1 Mode Selection...85...
Introduction MediaGate MG-450HD MG-450HD fully supports HD (High Definition) files that are really clear through HDTV (LCDTV, Normal TV) and can stream the contents from a PC through wireless (802.11g) or wired LAN, and also has USB host that you can plug an external USB storage.
* We are not responsible for using illegal software, audio sources, video sources, etc and the users should take the legal Copyright responsibility. * MediaGate MG-450HD may not play all media files. Please check the codec type. Also it may not play or run improperly Check the supported codec depending on file character or circumstance.
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Cautions for heat * Keep MediaGate MG-450HD away from heated areas. Set it up in well-ventilated places. * Keep all magnetic materials away from MediaGate MG-450HD. Magnetic materials such as speakers or magnets may erase or Cautions for magnetic materials...
Video Output Audio Output Working Temperature Working Humidity MediaGate MG-450HD MG-350 HD 12V 3A 450g (without HDD & wireless antenna) 57 x 150 x 185 mm (without wireless antenna) USB Device Compatible: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.0 higher, Linux 2.4 higher NDAS Compatible: Windows 2000, XP Device Port x 1ea, 480Mbps USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)
Product Overview ① ENTER ③ POWER ④ PLAY/PAUSE ENTER ① ② △▽◁ ▷ POWER ③ PLAY / PAUSE ④ Front View STOP / INIT ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ < Front View > ② △▽◁ ▷ ⑤ STOP/INIT ⑥ IR ⑦...
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⑨ ⑩ OPTICAL CVBS ⑪ STEREO L ⑫ USB DEVICE ① USB HOST ② ③ HDMI -VIDEO ④ XIAL ⑤ Y, PB, PR ⑥ Back View ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ OPTICAL ⑩ CVBS ⑪ STEREO L ⑫ < Back View > USB DEVICCE ①...
1. Use as External USB HDD 1.1 Insert Hard Disk Use 3.5” SATA Hard Disk for Desktop. ① Unscrew 4 spot and open the side cover case with pulling to the arrow direction ③ Close the side cover case with pulling to the arrow direction.
If the hard disk drive is al ready formatted, see “1.3 Copy Data via USB”. 1.2.1 Windows 98SE, ME 1) Install Windows 98 Driver. Find the driver at Windows 98 CD>MediaGate MG-450HD>English>Windows 98 Driver Directory. After finishing installation, Connect MG-45 0HD to PC via USB cable, and plug power cable to MG-450HD.
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8) Select “ 1. Create Primary DOS Partition ” and press [Enter]. 9) Wait until finishing verifying the drive integrity. 10) After finishing drive integrity verification, type “Y” at “Do you wish to use the maximum available size for a Primary DOS Partition (Y/N)”.
14) Type “ exit ” command at “ C:\WINDOWS> ” and press [Enter] for returning to windows screen. 15) Unplug the MG-450HD and plug again. New volume will be appeared at [My Computer]. Click mouse right button at the new volume and select [Format].
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5) Click [Next] at the Create Partition Wizard Windows. 6) Check [Primary Partition] and click [Next]. 7) Type number that you want to use and click [Next]. 8) Assign a drive letter and click [Next]. 9) Choose FAT32 or NTFS at File system to use and click [Next].
1.2.3 Windows XP 1) Connect MG-450HD to PC via USB cable, and plug power cable to MG-450HD. 2) Click [Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management>Disk Management] on Windows. If you can not find Administrative Tools at Control Panel, click “...
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9) Choose FAT32 or NTFS at File system to use and click [Next]. FAT 32 system is available on windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, but NTFS system is available on windows 2000/XP only. If you choose FAT32 system on Windows 2000/XP, one drive letter’s maximum size will be limited to 32GB.
1.3 Copy Data via USB It is possible to use as a external USB hard disk drive in case of inserting hard disk into MG-450HD. You can copy data from your PC to built-in HDD of MG-450HD via USB. It is possible to play media files at the hard disk on TV set.
If a new volume is not be appeared, check HDD format or not, and HDD file system. Windows ME only detect FAT32 file system. 3) After copying data, remove MG-450HD with using remove icon at Windows right-down corner. If you don’t follow this procedure, data and MG-450HD may have damage.
3) After copying data, remove MG-450HD with using remove icon at Windows right-down corner. If you don’t follow this procedure, data and MG-450HD may have damage. When you see ‘Non High-Speed USB Hub Message’ The message will be displayed On windows XP when you plug...
/dev/sda /mnt/mediatest ntfs noauto, user 0 0 Do Log-in again. above example “sda” is assumed that the MG-450HD will be detected as “sda” on your system. If not, you have to write the drive name which is detected as “USB Mass Storage”, not “sda”...
2. Connect to PC via Network 2.1 Wired LAN Connection When connecting Computer to MG-450HD directly Connect LAN cable to LAN port between MG-450HD and PC. In this case, you have to use Cross-Over LAN cable. [TIP] If the computer’s LAN card was connected to...
√ Note Wireless AP (Infrastructure Mode) or Wireless Adapter (Ad-Hoc Mode) is needed for wireless connection. IEEE 802.11g wireless standard is recommended for better wireless environment. MG-450HD compatibles with IEEE 802.11g & b standard. Infrastructure Mode Wireless LAN connection type with Wireless Access Point.
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√ Note: When connecting Ad-Hoc Mode, manual setting of IP Address and Subnet mask will be required. Manual setting of IP address and Subnet mask of wireless adapter and MG-450HD will be required. Disable DHCP and enter “IP Address” and “Subnet mask”. IP address must be different between MG-450HD and wireless adapter, and also subnet mask is to be the same.
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Address and subnet mask. Each IP address should be different and subnet mask should be the same. Ex) AP: IP address(192.168.10.1) Subnet mask (255.255.255.0) ==> MG-450HD: IP address(192.168.10.2) Subnet mask(255.255.255.0) ⑥ [WIRELESS] icon is activated. Select the icon, and then the PC lists on the network are displayed.
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√ Note: In case, MG-450HD is connecting to AP by WEP / WPA wireless security If wireless station like AP or Adapter has WEP / WPA wireless security, you have to enter WEP / WPA keys same as AP or wireless adapter.
3. Shared File Playback (Stream) After connecting LAN cable, you have to set network configurations of both Computer and MG-450HD. * It is possible to assign IP address and Subnet Mask of MG-450HD as dynamic or static. 3.1 Windows 98SE, ME 1) Select a folder which you want to share.
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& Subnet mask that DHCP Server or IP Router provide. 6) Set the network configurations of MG-450HD. You have to connect MG-450HD to TV set for this setup. See “6.1 Connect Video Cable”. Press [SETUP] of remote control for moving to setup screen.
3.2 Windows 2000 1) Select a folder which you want to share. Right-click the folder and click ‘Sharing’ in pop menu. 2) Check ‘Share this folder’ and write ‘share name’. For example, “My Movie” Make sure to write ‘share name’ within 12 characters in English.
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Connections], and select Properties of ‘Local Area Connections’ by right click of mouse. If you see two or more ‘Local area connections’, select one that you will use for connecting to MG-450HD. 8) Double click ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ that you want to use on your computer.
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6) Set the network configurations of MG-450HD. You have to connect MG-450HD to TV set for this setup. See “6.1 Connect Video Cable”. Press [SETUP] of remote control for moving to setup screen. On that screen, select ‘DHCP Support Off’ and write IP address &...
3.3 Windows XP 1) Select a folder which you want to share. Right-click the folder and click ‘Sharing and Security’ in pop menu. 2) Check ‘Share this folder on the network’ and write ‘Share name’. For example, “My Movie” Make sure to write ‘share name’ within 12 characters in English.
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“Switch to classic view” in left-up corner on screen. If you see two or more ‘Local area connections’, select one that you will use for connecting to MG-450HD. 7) Double click ‘Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)’ that you want to use on your computer.
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Click ‘Settings’ at ‘Windows Firewall’ Check ‘Off’ and click ‘OK’ 6) Set the network configurations of MG-450HD. You have to connect MG-450HD to TV set for this setup. See “6.1 Connect Video Cable”. Press [SETUP] of remote control for moving to setup screen.
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Use ‘DHCP on’ or write IP address & Subnet mask that DHCP Server or IP Router provide. Check ‘IP address obtained automatically’ When you use ‘DHCP On’, you can see the IP address on information screen with pressing [INFO] button. <MG-450HD’s IP Address>...
3.4 Windows Vista Before you do “folder sharing”, you need to set up 3 things for Network sharing. 1. Setup of User Accounts and Family safety a. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Users Accounts and Family safety b.
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2. Disable “Firewall” a. Click Start > Setting > Control Panel > Security > Windows Firewall on / off b. Click at ‘Off (not recommended)
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3. Setup of Network and Sharing Center a. Click Start > Setting > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center b. Select “Password Protected sharing” and select “Turn off password protected sharing”. c. make a folder you want to share.
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d. You will get a popup “Choose people to share with” then select “Everyone (All users in this list) and press “Add” button. e. After you register the user account, then click “Share” button.
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It shall not be compatible with all external USB devices. There are so many external USB devices, and specific products could not be compatible. We do not guarantee all kinds of external USB devices. Connect your external USB device into USB host port of MG-450HD. USB icon shall be activated on file selection screen.
1. “TV “– Switch to Video Input Mode: Turn on TV, and switch to video input mode same as video connection. See TV user manual. 2. “MG-450HD” – Switch to Video Output Mode: Press [TV OUT] button repeatedly. Whenever press [TV OUT], video output signal is changed.
Normally, TV supports stereo audio connection, and this package supplies stereo audio cable. When you can not hear sound after connecting Optical or Coaxial Cable, you have to change audio setup of MG-450HD as Encoded Digital. See “7.2 Audio Setup”...
6. Basic Setup 6.1 Video Setup This is guide for set up of video output of MG-450HD. You have to setup MG-450HD’s video output mode as the same as TV set’s video input mode. √ When you can not see normal screen after connecting video cable, check followings, 1.
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① Turn on MG-450HD and press [SETUP] on Mode Selection screen. < Setup Procedure > Move to [Video Out] icon and press [OK]. Setup box will be ② displayed under icon menu. ③ Select a [TV Out] Mode and each detailed video output mode according to the selected TV Out, and then press [OK].
6.2 Audio Setup This is guide for setting audio output of MG-450HD. You can use Stereo or Digital 5.1 ch. Analogue/DCPM: Select when you connect the supplied audio cables (Red / White) to TV or Audio set directly. Encoded Digital: Select when you want to listen through 5.1Ch / DTS Dolby by connecting receiver (or amplifier) with Optical or Coaxial cable.
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① Turn on MG-450HD and press [SETUP] on Mode Selection screen. < ‘DHCP Support On’ Setup Procedure > ② Move to [Network] icon and press [OK]. Setup box will be displayed under icon menu. ③ Select [DHCP Support-ON] and press [OK].
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① Turn on MG-450HD and press [SETUP] on Mode Selection screen. < DHCP Support OFF Setup Procedure > ② Move to [Network] icon and press [OK]. Setup box will be displayed under icon menu. ③ Select [DHCP Support-OFF] and press [OK].
6.6 Folder Lock You can make a folder called [Private] and give a password on it then other users can not see the [Private] foder. ① Turn on MG-450HD and press [SETUP] on Mode Selection screen. ② Move to [Folder Lock] icon and press [OK]. Setup box will be displayed under icon menu.
It is possible to turn on or off a backlight LED of arrow button on the front side. When the LED disturbs you in night, turn off the LED. ① Turn on MG-450HD and press [SETUP] on Mode Selection screen.
When you play one or all photo files, you can listen to mp3 and see photo slide show together. However, if there is a just computer connected by network (not built-in HDD), you cannot listen to mp3 (BGM). MG-450HD just detects mp3 files at built-in HDD's music folder.
6.10 Screen Ratio Setup This is guide for setting TV Type. You can use [4:3 Letter Box], [4:3 Pan Scan], and [16:9]. ① Turn on MG-450HD and press [SETUP] on Mode Selection screen. < Setup Procedure > ② Move to [Scr. Rate] icon and press [OK]. Setup box will be displayed under icon menu.
6.11 Auto Play Setup When this Auto Play function is [On], MG-450HD can play the file continuously from the time of being stopped. ① Turn on MG-450HD and press [SETUP] on Mode Selection screen. < Setup Procedure > ② Move to [Auto Play] icon and press [OK]. Setup box will be displayed under icon menu.
6.12 Internet (How to setup the Internet) This is for how to connect MG-450HD to the Internet. ① After turn MG-450HD on, press [SETUP] button and go to [SETUP] page. ② Go to the 2 page and select [INTERNET] icon and press [ENTER] button then you will get the above page.
6.13 i-RADIO Refer fot the below how to set up the [i-Radio] on MG-450HD. √ [Note] It composes of Shoutcast , Inlive ( live broadcasting list scan ) ① After turn MG-450HD on, press [SETUP] button and go to [SETUP] page.
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√ [Note] After you made [iradio] folder at the root directory in the HDD of MG-450HD, it shows only the list saved in pls, m3u file. ◀ ① Press key at the main page, select press [ENTER] button. < In case, select [ Shoutcast / Inlive ] at the server list >...
With SKIN function, you can make your own GUI of MG-450HD. √ [Note] Save your own GUI or icon images in a folder calld [skin1] folder at the root directory of MG-450HD. ① After turn MG-450HD on, press [SETUP] button and go to [SETUP] page.
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① Make [skin1] folder and save [GUI] or [Images] in the folder at the root directory in a HDD of MG-450HD ③ Now, you see the changed GUI. If you can not see the font, then change the font color.
6.15 Others You can set up for 1) effect sound, 2) screensaver. ① After turn MG-450HD on, press [SETUP] button and go to [SETUP] page. < How to setup > ② Go to the 2 page and select [etc] icon and press [ENTER] button then you will get the above page.
2) uPNP MG-450HD can access to a server that is using uPNV AV protocol and stream the contents from the server through uPNP protocol. -> Regarding how to setup of uPNP server on a PC, you can refer to TVersity UPNP usage.
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2. How to setup each protocol? ① After turn MG-450HD on, press [SETUP] button and go to [SETUP] page. 1) SAMBA (Basic mode) Go to [ Setup] => Select [Protocol] => Select [SAMBA]. ① ② Go to the 2 page and select [Protocol] icon and press [ENTER] button then you will get the above page.
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☜ ⑤ After you complete [Setup], then press [Setup] button for saving the configuration and go to the main menu and select [LAN] or [Wireless] then MG-450HD will access a SAMBA server and stream the contents from the server. ☜...
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[Setup], then press [Setup] button ④ for saving the configuration and go to the main menu and select [LAN] or [Wireless] then MG-450HD will access a NFS server and stream the contents from the shared folder of the server.
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4) FTP MG-450HD can access a FTP Server and stream the contents from the FTP server and Go to [Setup] => Select [Protocol] => Select [FTP]. ① Put the FTP server address at [FTP Address]. ② Put the user ID of the FTP server at [FTP ID].
1. What is FTP Client? : MG-450HD can be a FTP Client and can access to a FTP Server through network connection and you can download the contents from the FTP server to MG-450HD or upload the content from MG-450HD to the FTP server.
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FTP server. Webpage Name : The nick name of the FTP Server that MG-450HD access to. You can make a nick name as you want. FTP Address : FTP Server IP address that MG-450HD accesses to.(ex, airlinktek.com ) : FTP Server ID that MG-450HD accesses to.(ex, mediagate450hd)
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⑦ If press [OK] button on the remote control, the server setup is saved and MG-450HD goes to the indicated server. If you press [FTP] icon, then you will get the above pop-up that asks you to select a FTP server.
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[Server lists after you access] ① If you select [FTP] icon at the main menu, then the server lists will be displayed and select one of them you want to access. ② Press [Menu] button on the remote control and you can get sub-menu at the bottom side.
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[Menu] button explanation on the server list page New Server : Add more server lists. Manage : Modify or delete the server list. Disconnect : Disconnect the current server list connected. Connect : Connect the current server list that the cursor located. Exit : Get out of the sub-menu and go back to the server lists.
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[Disconnect] If you press [Disconnect], then MG-450HD will disconnect from the server connected. [Connect] If press [Connect], MG-450HD trys to access to the FTP server. After you access successfully, then you will have [Remote] and [Local] page. [Exit] If you press [Exit], you will go back to the server lists.
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[OK] button on the remote control. ⑤ Select the files you want to download and press [OK] button or [Transfer] icon, then it will download from the server to the designated path of MG-450HD automatically.
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[Menu] button explanation on FTP Client page Stop : Stop downloading / uploading the files. Transfer : Start downloading / uploading the files. (Regarding the status of downloading / uploading, there is the progress bar, file names, stand-by Queue) Queue : When you download / upload the files at the same time, you can managel each file with this function. Continue : After you [Stop], you can resend the downloading / uploading files in the Queue.
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Resume : The downloading can be continued from the past end part. Overwrite : Overwriting the same file at the Local. Skip : Skip the download / upload and run the next command. OK : Finish Queue and press [Menu] then you can go back to the sub menu.
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[Tips for FTP Client function !!!] ☞ While you are downloading / uploading the files from / to the FTP Server, you can do [Setup]. ☞ If the download / upload can not be proceeding any more, you can press [ ] button on the remote control and then the FTP server is disconnected and you can go back to the server lists.
< How to use MG-450HD as a FTP Server & upload the contents to a FTP server? > 1. What is FTP Server? MG-450HD can be a FTP Server and other devices connected through network can access to MG-450HD and download or upload the contents from MG-450HD or to MG-450HD.
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Set up the ID that the server allows the clients to access. The default ID is [altechuser] and you can change it as you want. When you access to the MG-450HD, you should use the same ID you did set up. ⑤ Password : Set up the password that the server allows the clients to access.
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[2121] or [2123], etc. For more detail of the router, please contact the router company and ask them about [DMZ],[Port-Forwarding], [Irregular FTP port use]. [Note] : Make sure that MG-450HD should be connected by one of wired or wireless connections. ☜...
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☜ ⑩ Press [INFO] button two times on the remote then you will get the FTP status pop-up. ☜ ⑨ Press [INFO] button three times on the remote then you will get the server HDD status pop-up.
7. How to Play(Remote Control) 7.1 Basic Screen Menu 7.1.1 Mode Selection After turning on MG-450HD, you can see mode selection screen. In this screen, you can select HDD(built-in), USB(external USB device), LAN(wired network), WIRELESS(wireless network) You can select one out of them.
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7.1.1.2 Wired & Wireless Network Following example is in case of wired network. [Mode Selection] Select [LAN] or [Wireless] icon and press ① [OK]. √ Refresh Network PC Press [STOP]. If so, network PC list is refreshed. Wireless network is the same as wired network. ②...
7.1.2 File Selection Select a file and press [OK] in order to play. Remote Control MENU ▲▼◀▶ Direction Keys PREV I◀◀ Move by page NEXT ▶▶ Move by page SLOW ( ) ↖ Up directory DEVICE Mode Selection ▶ SELECT Register a file (Number 1) at Play-List...
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In case of Directory path information is longer than file information, press [Scr.SIZE]. All media files are displayed including movie, music and photo. Current information of MG-450HD is displayed. When pressing this button, video output signal is changed repeatedly. (If you can not see normal screen, press this button repeatedly until returning normal screen.
7.2 Play Video Files Select a file and press [OK]. Buttons Functions MENU Tool Box Playback ▶ Pause Playback NEXT ▶▶ Next File Playback PREV I◀◀ Previous File Direction ▶▶▶ Fast Forward Direction ◀◀◀ Rewind When pressing [MENU] while playing a file, [Tool Box Menu] is displayed.
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SLOW Playback Slow Jump to Preferable SEARCH Playback Time VOLUME + Volume Up Direction ▲ VOLUME - Volume Down Direction ▼ MUTE Sound Off Subtitle Move & Size Subtitle Sync. SUBTITLE Subtitle Select or Hide Subtitle Language Select Specific Playback BOOKMARK Time Memory AUDIO...
7.3 Play DVD File DVD manager function support to play DVD Ripping File same as original DVD. Make a folder and then save all ripping files into the folder. After connecting TV (or Monitor), select VIDEO_TS.IFO file at the folder. Make sure that all the ripping files including VIDEO_TS.IFO from one DVD title will be located at one folder.
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REPEAT Chapter, Title Repeat A-B REPEAT A-B repeat TITLE Go to Title Menu ANGLE Angle INFO Show File Information Jump to Preferable SEARCH Playback Time Control luminosity, Brt. CONT color depth, brightness NEXT Playback ▶▶ Next Chapter PREV Playback I◀◀ Previous Chapter FF ▶▶▶...
7.4 Play Audio File Select a file and press [OK]. Remote Control MENU ▶ NEXT ▶▶ PREV I◀◀ Previous File FF ▶▶▶ Fast Forward REW ◀◀◀ SEARCH Jump to Preferable When pressing [MENU] while playing a file, “Tool Box Menu” is displayed.
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Playback Time VOLUME + Volume Up Direction ▲ VOLUME - Volume Down Direction ▼ MUTE Sound Off INFO Show File Information Control luminosity, Brt. CONT color depth, brightness Enter your preferable playback time with [Number] and press [OK]. Volume Up. *It is not possible to use this button when manual subtitle is displayed while playing audio file.
7.5 Play Photo File Select a file and press [OK]. Remote Control MENU ▶ NEXT ▶▶ PREV I◀◀ Previous File INFO Show File Information Control luminosity, Brt. CONT color depth, brightness When pressing [MENU] while playing a file, “Tool Box Menu” is displayed.
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When you play one or all photo files, you can listen mp3 and see photo slide show together. However, if there is just networking computer (not built-in HDD), you cannot listen mp3. MG-450HD just detect mp3 files at built-in HDD's music folder.
7.6 Make a Play List You can make your preferable play list for registering some files to play list. √ Note After rebooting MG-450HD, registered play list will be clear. ① Select your preferable file for registering with [SELECT] or [SELECT ALL].
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8. Firmware Upgrade Download a upgrade file from local distributor in your country or visit at www.airlinktek.com. After connecting TV set, move to the upgrade file and press [OK]. Upgrade is progressed automatically. After finishing upgrade, you can check firmware version on Setup screen. Press [SETUP] button. * Current firmware version is displayed when pressing [INFO] button on file selecting screen.
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