AL Tech MediaGate MG-350HD User manual

Contents
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 .........................................................................................................15
1.2.3 Windows XP ............................................................................................................ 17
1.3 Copy Data via USB..........................................................................................19
1.3.1 Windows 98SE ........................................................................................................ 19
1.3.2 Windows ME............................................................................................................ 20
1.3.3 Windows 2000, XP ................................................................................................... 21
1.3.4 Linux.......................................................................................................................22
1.3.5 Mac ........................................................................................................................ 22
2. Connect to PC via Network ........................................ 24
2.1 Wired LAN Connection ................................................................................................ 24
2.2 Wireless LAN Connection ............................................................................................25
3. Shared File Playback (Stream)..................................... 30
3.1 Windows 98SE, ME..................................................................................................... 30
3.2 Windows 2000............................................................................................................ 32
3.3 Windows XP...............................................................................................................35
3.4 Windows Vista............................................................................................................ 39
4. Use as Network Storage (NDAS)................................... 44
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5. Use USB Host ..................................................... 48
6. Connect to External AV Device.................................... 50
6.1 Connect Video Cable ...................................................................................................50
6.2 Connect Audio Cable ...................................................................................................51
7. Basic Setup ....................................................... 54
7.1 Video Setup ................................................................................................................54
7.2 Audio Setup ................................................................................................................56
7.3 Network Setup.............................................................................................................56
7.4 Wireless Setup ............................................................................................................59
7.5 Wireless Security Setup ...............................................................................................59
7.6 LED Setup ..................................................................................................................59
7.7 Photo View Setup ........................................................................................................60
7.8 Language Setup ..........................................................................................................60
7.9 Screen Ratio Setup......................................................................................................61
7.10 Auto Play Setup.........................................................................................................62
7.11 Internet (How to setup the Internet)..............................................................................63
7.12 i-RADIO ....................................................................................................................64
7.13 SKIN ........................................................................................................................66
7.14 Others ......................................................................................................................68
7.15 Protocol ....................................................................................................................69
7.16 FTP Client.................................................................................................................75
7.167FTP Server...............................................................................................................86
8. How to Play(Remote Control)...................................... 92
8.1 Basic Screen Menu..........................................................................................92
8.1.1 Mode Selection.........................................................................................................92
8.1.2 File Selection............................................................................................................94
8.2 Play Video Files...............................................................................................96
8.3 Play DVD File...................................................................................................98
8.4 Play Audio File ..............................................................................................100
8.5 Play Photo File ..............................................................................................102
8.6 Make a Play List.............................................................................................104
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9. Firmware Upgrade................................................106
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Introduction
MediaGate MG-350HD 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.
zWireless High Definition Multimedia Player
zThe latest and powerful media decoding chip -Sigma Design EM8621 Chip
zFull HD file playback up to 1920 x 1080i
zNDAS (Network Direct Attached Storage) supporting file copy/delete with wireless/wired LAN
zIEEE 802.11g(54Mbps) 802.11b(11Mbps) wireless standard / 10/100Mbs wired LAN
zWireless security - WEP(Wired Equivalent Privacy)
zWireless Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc Mode
zExternal USB 2.0 storage via USB device connecting a computer
zRead an external USB storage or an optical drive via USB host connecting various external USB device
zDVD Manager - Playback of DVD File same as Original DVD title
zVideo output - DVI, Component, S-Video 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 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] E-mail [email protected]
Precautions
Please read the followings carefully and refer to [Cautions] in the manual for proper use.
Copyright * We are not responsible for using illegal software, audio sources, video sources, etc and the users should take the legal
responsibility.
Check the supported codec * MediaGate may not play all media files. Please check the codec type. Also it may not play or run improperly depending on file
character or circumstance.
Cautions for USB Device
* Connect the power adapter as well when you connect MediaGate to a PC.
MediaGate may not be connected 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 good.
We recommend you to use the supplied USB cable by our company.
If you connect this device to USB 1.1 Host Adapter, the speed is USB 1.1 (Max. 12Mbps), so we recommend you to connect to
USB2.0 for full speed of max. 480Mbps.
Cautions for USB Host * The USB Host may not be matched with all USB storages. Please check the compatibility before you purchase or use the USB
storage.
Cautions when you insert a
HDD
* Only 3.5” IDE type HDD can be used.
Set the jumper of the HDD as “Master” mode and then insert it.
If the HDD supports “Single Mode” then set the HDD as “Single Mode”.
We recommend you to use more than 6GB HDD. In case of less than 6GB HDD, it may cause data loss.
In case of a new HDD, please do “Format” on a PC first and then insert it (For the detail, please refer to “1.2 Format Built-
in HDD via USB”.
Cautions when you use
Network connection
* When you connect MediaGate to a PC using Windows for sharing function, it uses the supplied Windows Network Sharing
Function.
The sharing function may not be working properly depends on Windows Program Error or the user computer’s environment
which we are not responsible.
Data transfer through network connection may have data cut-off.
Data transfer through wireless network connection may have much more data cut-off depends on the environment.
Cautions for the possibility of
Radio Waves Cross * MediaGate may have the possibility of radio waves cross, so not recommend to use the service related to human safety.
Cautions for Multi I/O port * Make sure to use the supplied products only. Don’t connect a cellular phone charger or etc. We are not responsible for misusing
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of this port and the defect due to other misusing.
Data Backup * We strongly recommend you to back up the data to another safe media. We are not responsible for data damage or loss in built-
in HDD.
Cautions for use in a car
* Make sure to use the supplied car charger (optional) in a car.
Don’t use MediaGate during driving.
MediaGate may not work properly when the engine is stopped and it may cause battery discharge.
Using in a car may have 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 (coin, etc) or other materials that may cause MediaGate defect.
Cautions for Disassemble &
Remodel * Don’t try to disassemble or remodel MediaGate. It may cause malfunction
Cautions for stack up * Don’t stack another heavy material on MediaGate.
Cautions for exposure to water,
moisture, etc
* Don’t expose MediaGate to oil, water, dust, moisture or rain and wind.
If MediaGate is wet then power it off right away.
Cautions for heat * Keep MediaGate away from heated areas. Set it up in well-ventilated places.
Cautions for magnetic materials * Keep all magnetic materials away from MediaGate. Magnetic materials such as speakers or magnets may erase or cause
damage to the data stored in the hard disk.
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Specifications
Product Name MediaGate MG-350 HD
Power 5V 1.5A /12V 1.5A
Weight 564g (without HDD & wireless antenna)
Dimension 57 x 150 x 185 mm (without wireless antenna)
Available OS USB Device Compatible: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.0 higher, Linux 2.4 higher
NDAS Compatible: Windows 2000, XP
USB Device Device Port x 1ea, 480Mbps USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)
USB Host Host Port x 1ea, 480Mbps USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)
Supporting to read USB devices like External USB HDD, ODD, Flash Drive, Card Reader
Wired LAN 10/100 Mbps LAN (RJ-45) x 1ea, 100BaseTx:UTP/STP Category 5 LAN cable compatible
Wireless LAN 54Mbps IEEE802.11g, 5dBi detachable antenna x 1ea, SMA type connector
HDD Type 3.5”IDE HDD
HDD File System NTFS / FAT32
TV Type NTSC / PAL
Video Format
AVI : MS-MPEG4v3/XviD/WMV9 (Not support XviD which has 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
Audio Format MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Photo Format JPG/JPEG, PNG, BMP
Video Output
COMPOSITE
S-VIDEO
HD COMPONENT Y, Pb, Pr (480p, 720p, 1080i)
HD DVI (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)
Audio Output STEREO L-R
S/PDIF Digital Output ( Coaxial/Optical )
Multi I/O 24 pin standard connector (no use, this is only for additional specified device)
Working Temperature 0˚C ~ 60˚C
Working Humidity 10% ~ 50%
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Package Content
①MG-350 HD - 1ea
②Wireless Antenna -1ea
③Stand(Cradle) – 1ea
④Remote controller, battery – each 1ea
AV⑤cable (composite + stereo cable) – 1ea
USB⑥cable (for connecting to PC) -1ea
⑦Power adapter – 1ea
⑧Setup CD (NDAS PC software, Windows 98 Driver) -1ea
⑨User manual – 1ea
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Product Overview
②△▽◁ ▷
⑤STOP/INIT
⑥IR
①ENTER
③POWER
④PLAY/PAUSE
⑦PWR
⑧NET
⑨HDD
< Front View >
ENTER①Select or play a file
②△▽◁▷ Navigation Key, Up, Down, Left, Right
POWER③Power On, Off
PLAY / PAUSE④Play all files from selected file / Pause
STOP / INIT⑤Stop / Return to Mode Selection Screen
IR⑥IR receiving area for remote signals
PWR⑦Power LED
NET⑧Network LED
Front View
HDD⑨HDD LED
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< Back View >
MULTI I/O①
CVBS⑫
USB DEVICC
E
②
USB HOS
T
③
DVI④
COAX⑥IAL
Y, PB, P
R
⑦
LAN⑧
PWR⑨
OPTICAL⑪
S
⑤
-
VIDE
O
⑩ANT
STEREO L⑬-R
MULTI I/O①24 pin standard connector (no use, this is only for additional specified device)
USB DEVICE②Connect to a computer with USB cable
USB HOST③Connect to an external USB device with USB cable
DVI④Connect DVI cable for video output
S⑤-VIDEO Connect S-Video cable for video output
COAXIAL⑥Connect Coaxial cable for 5.1 ch. Digital audio output
Y, PB, PR⑦Connect component Y, Pb, Pr cable for video output
LAN⑧Connect LAN cable for wired networking
PWR⑨Connect power adapter
⑩ANT Connect wireless antenna for wireless networking
⑪OPTICAL Connect Optical cable for 5.1 ch. Digital audio output
⑫CVBS Connect Composite cable for video output
Back View
STEREO L⑬-R Connect Stereo cable for audio output
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Use as External USB HDD
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1. Use as External USB HDD
1.1 Insert Hard Disk
9Use 3.5” IDE Hard Disk for Desktop.
9Hard Disk should be “Master”. However, if the Hard Disk supports “Single” mode, you need to try to set “Single “mode.
①Unscrew 4 spot and open the side cover case with
pulling to the arrow direction
②Connect Power and IDE connector to Hard Disk.
③Close the side cover case with pulling to the arrow
direction.
④Finish assemble with screwing 4 spot,
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1.2 Format Built-in HDD via USB
If the built-in HDD is not formatted, PC can not detect the hard disk drive. If so, format the hard disk first referring to the following guide. *
If the hard disk drive is already 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-350HD>English>Windows 98
Driver Directory. After finishing installation, Connect MG-35
to PC via USB cable, and plug power cable of MG-350HD.
5) Select “5. Chang current 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].
2) Select [Start→Program→Accessories→MS-DOS
Prompt] on Windows.
3) Type “fdisk” command at Command Prompt window
and press [Enter].
4) Type the “Y” at the “Do you wish to enable large disk
support (Y/N)” and press [Enter].
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8) Select “ 1. Create Primary DOS Partition ” and press
[Enter].
9) Wait until finishing verifying the drive integrity.
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fter finishing drive integrity verification, type “Y” at “Do
you wish to use the maximum available size for a Primary
DOS Partition (Y/N)”.
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 when 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
finally for exiting FDISK.
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14) Type “ exit ” command at “ C:\WINDOWS> ” and press
[Enter] for returning to windows screen.
15) Unplug the MG-350HDand plug again. New volume will
be appeared at [My Computer]. Click mouse right button at
the new volume and select [Format].
1.2.2 Windows 20001.2.2 Windows 2000
3) If the [Disk Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard] is started,
click Next to progress for finishing the wizard. If this wizard
not started, right click the left area of unallocated drive at no.
4 figure, and start the wizard.
1) Connect MG-350HD to PC via USB cable, and plug
power cable of MG-350HD.
2) Select [Start>Settings> Control Panel>
A
dministrative
Tools>Computer Management>Disk Management] on
Windows.
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 at File system to use and click
[Next].
10)
A
fter finishing Wizard setup, formatting will be
progressed automatically.
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].
9FAT 32 system is available on windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP,
but NTFS system is available on windows 2000/XP only.
9If you choose FAT32 system on 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 partition with one disk drive,
it will be recommended “Primary Partition”
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1.2.3 Windows XP1.2.3 Windows XP
1) Connect MG-350HD to PC via USB cable, and plug
power cable of MG-350HD.
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].
2) Click [Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools
>
Computer Management>Disk Management] on Windows.
If you can not find Administrative Tools at Control Panel,
click “switch to classic view”in left –
up corner on
screen.
3) If the [Disk Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard] starts,
click [Next] to progress for finishing the wizard. If this wizard
not started, right click the marked 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].
5) Click [Next] at the New Partition Wizard.
Right Click for
starting Disk
Wizard.
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9) Choose FAT32 or NTFS at File system to use and click
[Next].
10)
A
fter finishing Wizard setup, formatting will be
progressed automatically.
9FAT 32 system is available on windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP,
but NTFS system is available on windows 2000/XP only.
9If you choose FAT32 system on 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 partition with one disk drive,
it will be recommended “Primary Partition”
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1.3 Copy Data via USB1.3 Copy Data via USB
It is possible to use as a external USB hard disk drive in case of inserting hard disk into MG-350HD. You can copy data from your PC to
built-in HDD of MG-350HD via USB. It is possible to play media files at the hard disk on TV set.
It is possible to use as a external USB hard disk drive in case of inserting hard disk into MG-350HD. You can copy data from your PC to
built-in HDD of MG-350HD via USB. It is possible to play media files at the hard disk on TV set.
* When connecting PC, you have to connect power cable of MG-350HD.* When connecting PC, you have to connect power cable of MG-350HD.
1.3.1 Windows 98SE1.3.1 Windows 98SE
9First, you have to install Windows 98 Driver before connecting PC. Find the driver at Windows 98 driver CD>MediaGate MG-350HD>English>Windows
98 Driver Directory. After finishing installation, Connect MG-350HD to PC via USB cable, and plug power cable of MG-350HD.
9First, you have to install Windows 98 Driver before connecting PC. Find the driver at Windows 98 driver CD>MediaGate MG-350HD>English>Windows
98 Driver Directory. After finishing installation, Connect MG-350HD to PC via USB cable, and plug power cable of MG-350HD.
1) After installing the driver, connect mg-35 and plug power
cable. And 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 copy any data to this volume.
3) After copying data, remove MG-350HD
with using
remove icon at Windows right-down corner. If you
don’t follow this procedure, data and MG-350HD may have
damage.
9If a new volume is not be appeared, check HDD format or not,
and HDD file system. Windows 98SE only detect FAT32 file
system.
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