AL Tech Mediagate MG-250HD User manual

Contents
Introduction ...........................................................3
Technical Support ..............................................................................................................4
Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications..................................................................................................................... 6
Package Content................................................................................................................7
Explanations of Front & Backview. ....................................8
1. Use as External USB HDD......................................... 11
1.1 Insert Hard Disk ..............................................................................................11
1.2 Format Built-in HDD via USB ...........................................................................12
1.2.1 Windows 98SE, ME.................................................................................................. 12
1.2.2 Windows 2000 .........................................................................................................14
1.2.3 Windows XP ............................................................................................................16
1.3 Copy Data via USB..........................................................................................18
1.3.1 Windows 98SE ........................................................................................................18
1.3.2 Windows ME............................................................................................................ 19
1.3.3 Windows 2000, XP ...................................................................................................20
1.3.4 Linux.......................................................................................................................21
1.3.5 Mac ........................................................................................................................ 21
2. Connect to an External Audio & Video Device..................... 23
2.1 Connect Video Cable to TV......................................................................................... 23
2.2 Connect Audio Cable................................................................................................... 24
3. Basic Setup....................................................... 26
3.1 Video Setup ...............................................................................................................26
3.2 Audio Setup ...............................................................................................................28
3.3 Photo View Setup ....................................................................................................... 29
3.4 Screen Ratio Setup .....................................................................................................30
3.5 Auto Play Setup.......................................................................................................... 31
3.6 SKIN..........................................................................................................................32
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3.7 Others ........................................................................................................................33
4. How to Play (Remote Control) .................................... 35
4.1 Basic Screen Menu..........................................................................................35
4.1.1 Mode Selection.........................................................................................................35
4.1.2 File Selection............................................................................................................36
4.2 Play Video Files...............................................................................................38
7.3 Play DVD File...................................................................................................40
7.4 Play Audio File ................................................................................................42
7.5 Play Photo File ................................................................................................44
7.6 Make a Play List...............................................................................................46
8. Firmware Upgrade ................................................ 48
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Introduction
The MediaGate MG-250HD fully supports HD (High Definition) files that look exceptionally clear on a HDTV (LCDTV, Normal TV),it also
has a docking station that gives you a simple cable connection to a TV or a monitor at home or in a car.
z2.5” Portable High Definition Multimedia Player
zThe latest and most powerful media decoding chip - Sigma DesignsEM8621 Chip
zFull HD file playback up to 1920 x 1080p
zDVD Manager - Playback of DVD Files are the same as an Original DVD title
zVideo output - HDMI, Component and Composite
zAudio output – Stereo, Digital Coaxial & Optical 5.1 ch. Sound, DTS down mix to stereo
zEasy Firmware Upgrade
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Technical Support
Contact your local distributor in your country or AL Tech, Inc. in Korea www.airlinktek.com
Precautions
Please read the following carefully and refer to [Cautions] in the manual for proper use.
Copyright * We are not responsible for the useof illegal software, audio sources, video sources, etc.and the users must take legal
responsibility themselves.
Check the supported codec * The MediaGate MG-250HD may not play every media file.Please check the codec type. Also it may not play or run properly
depending on file charactertics or circumstances.
Cautions for USB Device
* If it is needed,also connect the power adapter when you connect the MediaGate MG-250HD to a PC.
The MediaGate MG-250HD may not be detected if the USB cable is more than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Recommended length is 3 meters
(9.8 feet) .
If the USB cable is too long, the transfer speed and the connection may not be to good.
We recommend you use the USBcable that was supplied with your MG-250HD.
If you connect this device to a USB 1.1 Host Adapter, the speed will be USB 1.1 (Max. 12Mbps), so we recommend you to connect to
USB2.0 for full speed of max. 480Mbps if possible.
Cautions when you insert a
HDD
* Only 2.5” SATA type HDD's can be used. You may use SATA or SATA 2 HDD's .
In case of a new HDD, please do a “Format” on a PC first and then fit it (For details, please refer to “1.2 Format Built-
in HDD via USB” ).
Cautions for the possibility of
electro-magnetic interference.
* MediaGate MG-250HD maypossibility give off certain electro-magnetic interference, and could have certain effects on a person with a heart
pace-maker.
Data Backup * We strongly recommend you to back up the data to another safe media. We are not responsible for data damage or loss within the built-
in HDD.
Cautions for use in a car.
* Make sure you only use the supplied car power adaptor (optional extra) when using the MG-250HD in a car.
Do not use the MediaGate MG-250HD while actually operating the vehicle.
Th3MG-250HD may not work properly and also drain the battery when the engine is turned off and the unit is left on for an extended period of time.
Using in a car while the engine is running may result in video & audio noise .
Cautions for drop, shock * Do not drop the device. It may cause critical damage to the hard drive .
Insert strange materials * Don’t insert steel materials (coins, etc.) or other materials that may cause the MediaGate MG-250HD to develop a defect.
Cautionsfor Disassembly &
Modification * Don’t try to disassemble or modify the MediaGate MG-250HD.As it may cause a malfunction.
Cautions for Storage * Do not stack any other heavy materials on the MediaGate MG-250HD.
Cautions for exposure to water,
moisture, etc .
* Do not expose the MediaGate MG-250HD to oil, water, dust, moisture or rain and wind.
If the MediaGate MG-250HD gets wet ,then dissconnect the power from it immediatly.
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Cautions for heat * Keep the MediaGate MG-250HD away from heated areas. Set it up in well-ventilated places.
Cautions for magnetic materials * Keep all magnetic materials away from MediaGate MG-250HD. Magnetic materials such as speakers or magnets may erase or
cause damage to the data stored on the hard disk.
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Specifications
Product Name MediaGate MG-250HD
Power 5V 2A
Weight 180g (without HDD)
Dimension MG-250HD : 75 x 125 x 18 mm / Docking Station : 125 x 100 x 100mm
Available OS USB Device Compatible: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.0 higher, Linux 2.4 higher
USB Device Device Port x 1ea, 480Mbps USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)
HDD Type 2.5” SATA HDD
HDD File System NTFS / FAT32
TV Type NTSC / PAL
Video Format
AVI : MS-MPEG4v3/XviD/WMV9 (Does Not support XviD which has the GMC option applied)
WMV : WMV9
ASF : WMV9
MP4 : MPEG4 Video
DAT : MPEG1
VOB : MPEG2
MPG/MPEG : MPEG1/MPEG2
TP/TS/TRP : HD-MPEG2/SD-MPEG2
ISO, IFO
Other formats
Audio Format MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Photo Format JPG/JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF
Video Output
COMPOSITE
HD COMPONENT Y, Pb, Pr (480p, 720p, 1080i)
HDMI (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)
Audio Output STEREO L-R
S/PDIF Digital Output ( Coaxial/Optical )
Working Temperature 0˚C ~ 60˚C
Working Humidity 10% ~ 50%
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Package Content
①MG-250HD - 1ea
②Docking Station – 1ea
③Remote controller, battery – each 1ea
④AV cable (composite + stereo cable) – 1ea
⑤USB cable (for connecting to a PC) - 1ea
⑥Power adapter – 1ea
⑦Setup CD (Windows 98 Driver, Manual) - 1ea
⑧Quick Installation Guide – 1ea
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Explanations of Front & Backview.
< Front View >
②IR Receiver ③POWER
①Connector for a MG-250HD
④LED
③POWER
①Connector for docking station ⑤USB DVICE Port
①Connector for aMG-250HD Connector for a MG-250HD
②IR Receiver Receivesthe signalsfrom the remote control
③POWER Power On / Off
④PWR Power LED
Front View
⑤USB DVICE Port Connect a MG-250HD to a PC and copy & paste the contents via the USB
cable.
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< Back View >
③
COAXIAL
⑤
Y, PB, P
R
①STEREO L-R
②CVBS
⑥OPTICAL
④HDMI
⑦PWR
①STEREO L-R Connect a stereo audio cable
②CVBS Connect a Composite Video cable
③COAXIAL Connect a Coaxial Audio Cable for digital audio
④HDMI Connect a HDMI cable
⑤Y, PB, PR Connect a Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) cable
⑥OPTICAL Connect a Optical Audio Cable for digital audio
Back View
⑦PWR Connect the power cable
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Use as anExternal USB HDD
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1. Use as anExternal USB HDD
1.1 Insert Hard Disk
9Use 2.5” SATA Hard Notebook type Hard Disk.
②Connect a SATA HDD into the connector.①Unscrew 4 screws and open the top & bottom cover case.
③Screw the 4-screws as above and fix the HDD on the
PCBA.
④Close the top & bottom cover and insertthe-
MG-250HD into the docking station as the above.
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1.2 Formatting a Built-in HDD via USB
If the built-in HDD is not formatted, the PC can not detect the hard disk drive. Refer to the below procedure for how to do a HDD format..
* If the hard disk drive is already formatted, see “1.3 Copy Data via USB."
1.2.1 Windows 98SE, ME
1) Install the Windows 98 Driver first.
Find the driver in Windows 98 CD>MediaGate MG-250HD
> English > Windows 98 Driver Directory.
After the Windows98 driver installation, connect the MG-250HD to
PC via USB cable, and plug the power cable into MG-250HD,if it
is required.
2) Select [Start→Program→Accessories→MS-DOS
Prompt] on Windows.
3) Type “fdisk” command at Command Prompt window
and press [Enter].
4) Type a“Y” at the “Do you wish to enable large disk."
support (Y/N)” and press [Enter].
5) Select “5. Changecurrent fixed disk drive” and press
[Enter].
6) Type the last Disk number in 0% usage.
7) Select “1. Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive”
and press [Enter].
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11) Type the capacity or % which you want to use and press
[Enter].
12) Drive integrity verification will start again. After finishing
that, press [ESC] key,then the “Primary DOS Partition
created, drive letters changed or added” message displays.
13) Press [ESC] key again. “Shut down Windows before
restarting” message will be displayed. Press [ESC] key
to finally exit FDISK.
8) Select “1. Create Primary DOS Partition” and press
[Enter].
9) Wait until dirve integrity verifying has finished.
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)."
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14) Type “exit ” command at “C:\WINDOWS> ” and press
[Enter] to return to the Windows screen.
15) Unplug the MG-250HD and plug in again. A new volume will
appear in [My Computer].Click the right mouse button on
the new volume and select [Format].
1.2.2 Windows 2000
1) Connect the MG-250HD to PC via USB cable, and plug in
the MG-250HD's powercable, if it is required.
2) Select [Start>Settings> Control Panel>Administrative
Tools>Computer Management>Disk Management] in
Windows.
3) If the [Disk Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard] has started,
click Next to progress with the wizard. If this wizard has
not started, right click the left area of unallocated drive at no.
4 figure, and start the wizard.
4) After finishing the [Disk Signature and Upgrade Disk
Wizard], Right-click the Unallocated Drive. And then, click
[Create Partition].
Right Click for
starting Disk
Wizard.
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9) Choose FAT32 or NTFS File system to use and click
[Next].
10) After finishing the Wizard setup, formatting will take
place automatically.
5) Click [Next] in the Create Partition Wizard in 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].
9FAT32 system is available in Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP,
but NTFS system is available in Windows 2000/XP only.
9If you choose FAT32 system in Windows 2000/XP, one drive
letter’s maximum size will be limited to 32GB. If you want to use
one drive letter of 32GB or more, you have to format in Windows
98SE/ME.
9If you want to create two or more partitionswith one disk drive,
the first will be marked “Primary Partition ".
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1.2.3 Windows XP1.2.3 Windows XP
1) Connect the MG-250HD to PC via USB cable, and
plug in the power cable to MG-250HD if it is required.
2) Click [Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools >
Computer Management>Disk Management] on Windows.
If you cannot find Administrative Tools in Control Panel,
click “switch to classic view”in top left –corner of
the screen.
3) If the [Disk Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard] starts,
click [Next] to progress the wizard. If this wizard does not
start, right click the marked left area of unallocated
drive at fig.4. and start the wizard.
4) After finishing the [Disk Signature and Upgrade Disk
Wizard], Right-click the ‘Unallocated’ Drive. And then, click
[Create Partition].
5) Click [Next] at the New Partition Wizard.
6) Check [Primary Partition] and click [Next].
7) Type size number that you want to use and click [Next].
8) Assign a drive letter and click [Next].
Right Click for
starting Disk
Wizard.
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9) Choose FAT32 or NTFS File system to use and click
[Next].
10) After finishing the Wizard setup, formatting will take place
automatically.
9FAT32 system is available in Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP,
but NTFS system is available in Windows 2000/XP only.
9If you choose FAT32 system in Windows 2000/XP, one drive
letter’s maximum size will be limited to 32GB. If you want to use
one drive letter of 32GB more, you have to format on windows
98SE/ME.
9If you want to create two or more partitionson one disk drive,
the first will be marked “Primary Partition.”
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1.3 Copying Data via USB
It is possible to use the MG-250HD as anexternal USB hard disk when you insert a hard disk into MG-250HD. You can copy data from your PC to
the built-in HDD of MG-250HD via USB. It is also possible to play media files from the hard disk on a TV set.
* When connecting to a PC, you have to connect power cable of MG-250HD.
1.3.1 Windows 98SE
9First, you have to install Windows 98 Driver before connecting PC.
Find the driver Windows 98 driver CD>MediaGate MG-250HD >English>Windows 98 Driver Directory.
After finishing installation, Connect the MG-250HD to PC via USB cable, and plug in the power cable to MG-250HD.
1) After installing the Windows98 driver, connect the MG-250HD
and plug in the power cable. Then, check the driver installation
at Windows [Start > Settings>Control Panel > System >
Device Manager > Hard disk controllers > Hi-Speed USB-
IDE Bridge Controller].
2) Check ‘My Computer’ or ‘Explorer’, there should be a new
volume. You can now copy any data to this volume.
3) After copying data, remove the MG-250HD by using the
remove icon in Window's right-hand corner. If you
don’t follow this procedure, data and/or the MG-250HD may be
damaged.
9If a new volume does not appear, check if the HDD is formatted
or not, and check the HDD file system. Windows 98SE only
recgonises the FAT32 file system.
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1.3.2 Windows ME
1) After connecting the MG-250HD plug in the power cable.
Windows will install the driver automatically.You can then
check the driver installation at Windows [Start > Settings >
Control Panel > (view all Control Panel options) > System >
Device Manager > Universal Serial Bus controllers > USB
Mass Storage Device] .
3) After copying data, always remove the MG-250HD using the
remove icon in the Windows right-hand corner. If you
don’t follow this procedure, data may be lost and the MG-250HD
could be damaged.
2) Check ‘My Computer’ or ‘Explorer’, there should be a new
volume. You can copy data to this volume.
9If a new volume does not appeared, check the HDD is formatted
and also the HDD file system.
Windows ME only detectsFAT32 partitions.
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