ENGLISH EM7280 Eminent HD Media Player Limited edition Table of contents 1.0 Introduction ......................3 1.1 Functions and features ..................3 1.2 Packing contents ....................4 2.0 Explanation of the remote control ................5 3.0 Explanation of the connections ................6 4.0 Mounting a SATA hard disk (Optional) ..............
Register your product now on www.eminent-online.com and receive product updates! 1.1 Functions and features Welcome to your own home cinema! Using the EM7280, a whole new dimension in playing media opens up: Thanks to this next generation media player, you will turn your living room into your own home cinema.
ENGLISH But that is not all! You can also download your favorite media files using the EM7280. The media player has a built-in NZBget and Torrent module which allows you to download your media files without using your computer. 1.2 Packing contents The following parts need to be present in the packing: •...
ENGLISH 2.0 Explanation of the remote control On/off: button to turn on or turn off the EM7280 Mute: Sound on/off Audio: Select audio stream GoTo: Used to select a specific timeframe Sub-T: Select subtitle Repeat: Repeat the current file Info: Shows information about the played...
The following steps describe how to connect a SATA hard disk into the media player. You will need a Philips screw driver when using the following steps. Take the EM7280 out of the packing and turn the unit over in such a way the bottom of the device point to your face.
ENGLISH 5.0 Connecting the media player Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI connection of the EM7280 and connect the other side of the HDMI cable to a free HDMI connection on your television. You can also make use of the composite connection when using an older CRT television.
ENGLISH 7.1 Formatting the hard drive Use the navigation buttons to go to ‘Setup’ and press the ‘OK’ button after which the ‘System menu’ is selected by default. Go to ‘Format’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Select ‘Internal HDD’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Use the steps shown on screen.
ENGLISH Refer to the manual of your HDMI receiver to make sure which codecs are supported. The steps shown are default settings and are normally useable for a HDMI receiver. Use the navigation buttons to go to ‘Setup’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Select ‘Audio’.
10 | ENGLISH such as the EM4576 or EM4579 to connect the media player wirelessly to your network. During the next chapter we will explain how wired network settings can be changed and how to setup a wireless connection. 7.4.1 Wired connection-Automatically using DHCP Use the navigation buttons to go to ‘Setup’...
11 | ENGLISH If your network has been secured, you need to fill out your network’s security key. If your security key uses one or more capital letters, you need to press the ‘Zoom’ button on the remote control for the Upper Case Alphabet. Press the ‘Zoom’...
Open the Windows Explorer and type: \\IP-Address or type the device name, in this case: \\EM7280 and press the ‘Enter’ key. Double-click ‘HDD’ after which the hard disk content of the media player is shown. You are now able to copy data to the hard disk of the media player using the network connection.
13 | ENGLISH 8.3 Copying files using ‘File Manager’ The media player also has it’s own copy function. Using this function, it is possible to copy from USB devices, your network and SD cards to the internal hard disk of the media player.
Select the Blu-Ray ISO you want to play and press the ‘OK’ button. The ISO file will start to play. The media player will not be using the original BD JAVA menu’s. Instead, the EM7280 uses it’s own menus for audio and subtitles.
MKV itself. You can always put the SRT file into the MKV container using programs like ‘MKVMERGE’ which you can download from the internet. However, Eminent can not support these programs.
16 | ENGLISH 10.0 Playing media through the network The media player is equipped with a UPnP and Samba client. This way, the media player will be able to stream media from a UPnP server or Samba server through your network.
17 | ENGLISH Click the name of your media player. 10. Click ‘Allow’. 11. Click ‘Ok’. 12. Click ‘Ok’. 13. All files in the media library of Windows Media Player will be shared with your media player from now on. The media library will be accessible using the remote control and screen of the media player.
18 | ENGLISH Note: Although UPnP is easy to use, it has some flaws. If your video files are not recognized or you want to play DVD’s or video files with separate subtitles files, it is recommended to make use of Samba, also known as shared folders. 10.4 Playing media through your network (Samba) Use the navigation keys to select ‘Manager’...
‘Buddy Link’ 11.1 Buddy Link The EM7280 also has the popular ‘Buddy Link’ option. Using this option you will be able to communicate with other people who have a Buddy Link or google account.
Make sure you know your media player’s IP-Address. This IP-Address can be found in the lower left part of the main menu. Open your computer’s web browser. Fill out the IP-address of the EM7280 using the web browsers address bar following :8080. For example: http://192.168.1.25:8080 http://192.168.1.25:8066...
21 | ENGLISH Fill in the IP-address of the EM7280 using the web browsers address bar following :9090. For example: http://192.168.1.25:9090 Click ‘Open’. Then click ‘Browse’ and browse to your torrent file. Double-click the torrent file you want to use.
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22 | ENGLISH Using this function, you will be able to retrieve the current firmware version. This can be handy since firmware upgrades can become available. Before upgrading, you need to know which firmware is already in use. Use the navigation keys to select ‘Setup’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Select ‘Misc’.
14.0 Frequently Asked Questions and other related information The latest Frequently asked questions for your product can be found on the support page of your product. Eminent will update these pages frequently to assure you have the most recent information. Visit www.eminent-online.com for more information about your product.
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Warning: In most cases this concerns an electronic device. Wrong/improper use may lead to (severe) injuries! Repairing of the device should be done by qualified Eminent staff. The warranty immediately voids when products have undergone self repair and/or by misuse. For extended warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.eminent-...
When having bought a second- hand Eminent product the remaining period of warranty is measured from the moment of purchase by the product’s first owner. The Eminent warranty applies to all Eminent products and parts inextricably connected to and/or mounted on the main product.
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