DTS ModiX HD-3520 User manual

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Warnings and Safety Instructions..................................................................................5
Safety precautions⊡
Operation reminder⊡
Introducing............................................................................................................6
System Requirements and Specifications........................................................................8
System Requirements⊡
Specifications⊡
Checking the items in the Package.............................................................................10
Standard Package Contents⊡
⊡Optional Accessories
⊡Software
Name of each part.................................................................................................11
Front View⊡
Rear View⊡
Remote Controller⊡
Installation..........................................................................................................13
Installment of Hard Drive⊡
Separation of Hard Drive⊡
Connect to the PC..................................................................................................15
Connect MODIX HD-3520 to the PC⊡
Disconnect USB connection⊡
Format the Hard Drive⊡
Connection of TV/HiFi.............................................................................................21
Connecting the Video cables to TV⊡
Connecting the Audio cables to TV/Amplifier⊡

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Connection to the Car TV.........................................................................................23
How to Connect Video/Audio Cable to Car TV⊡
Small remote controller for optional car package⊡
Using of USB HOST Feature.......................................................................................25
Setting a USB equipment⊡
Installment of FM Wireless Transmitter........................................................................26
Getting Started....................................................................................................27
Power on player⊡
⊡Setting up player
Basic Operation....................................................................................................29
Basic Play of VIDEO files⊡
Basic Play of MUSIC files⊡
Background Skin While listening music⊡
Basic Play of PHOTO files⊡
Support Password setting per each folder⊡
Firmware Upgrade..................................................................................................32
Firmware Upgrade Instructions⊡
Frequently asked Questions......................................................................................33
USB Connections⊡
TV Connections⊡
Playing File⊡
Contact Us...........................................................................................................35

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This section describes precautions that should be observed in order to prevent injury to the user
anddamagetoproperty,andtoensuresafeuseoftheproduct.Besuretoobservethefollowing
items when using the product not to cause malfunction.
▣The Product may generate heat when used for long periods of time.
▣Use only the AC Power Adapter supplied with the player and plug cables in properly.
▣Do not handle, shake or try to remove this Product while writing and reading data.
▣Do not bend, apply excessive pressure, or place heavy objects on this product.
▣Do not attempt to disassemble this Product. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock or electrical
leakage, and defectiveness in the product itself.
▣In the event of unusually abnormal sounds, strange orders or smoke, stop using this product
immediately. Please shut down your computer and peripheral devices promptly.
▣Do not use this product if wet or exposed to chemicals, oil or any liquid matter.
▣Do not expose this product to the following conditions;
- Strongly vibration or shock
- Direct sunshine
- Dusty, hot and/or humid conditions
- Extreme temperature fluctuations
-Nearmagneticfields
<< For Hard Disc >>
▣Regular backup is recommended to preserve and store your valuable data.
▣We are not responsible for data deletion, damage, or any consequences caused by improper
handling or data storage.
▣If the player is disconnected suddenly during file transfer, it may case data loss and an error
(BAD sectors) on the player. If this happens, attach the player to your PC and run the Windows
Scan Disk utility to fix the error.
<< For Car Use >>
▣Use only optional car adapter sold by us when you use MODIX MediaPlayer in a car. Use of
generic car adaptor will cause unpredicted results in circuits and will cause noise on the screen.

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Thanks you for your choice of this exciting MODIX product.
MODIX HD-3520 is a Portable Digital Multimedia Storage Device and Player that you can connect to
any PC or Mac via USB-2 (plug &play) in order to copy your favorite contents (music, movies,
pictures, data files). Once you have transferred your data to MODIX, you can connect it to any TV
to enjoy your movies, music and photos. Also you can watch your favorite films in HDTV quality
Video and Dolby Digital or DTS quality Audio. MODIX has a pocket design that lets you take it
wherever you go.
This guide will explain to you the functions of the MODIX. Our engineers have packed this product
with many functions and capabilities. The better you know how to use it, the more enjoyment you
will get from it.
Huge capacity Movie tank
MODIX HD-3520 lets you store movies, TV shows, music videos and more into its HDD and view them
directly on a TV or Projector at anytime, anywhere. MODIX is able to play MPEG-4 video in DVD
quality. Also you can enjoy inside of your car during driving and vacation using car power adaptor.
Multi-codec Music Player
MODIX features a newly designed music player that plays MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3, DTS, WAV and ASF
music files at anytime, anywhere... no computer needed.
Digital Photo Viewer and Wallet
MODIX can also store digital photo files and display them from TV or projector. Store JPEG photos
directly from a PC or Macintosh computer through the USB 2.0 interface and enjoy a slide show for
your family and friends without using a computer. PowerPoint files can also be converted into JPEG
files and use at office presentation.
Convenient Portable Storage Device
MODIX is seen as an additional drive on your computer (PC or Macintosh). By utilizing its high
capacity 3.5" Hard Disk, store any computer fileusingtheUSB2.0interfaceat480Mbpstransfer
speed, which is also USB 1.1 compatible.
"USB2.0 Host Compatible" Your iPod and PSP will be Video/Photo Database Here
MODIX MediaPlayer has a USB2.0 port in back. You might be a MP3 music fan with an iPod.
Also you might be a movie lover with PSP. You can enjoy listening music, and after going
back home, you just insert to this MODIX MediaPlayer USB port. MODIX MediaPlayer can
display out any video files for your relax time. MODIX MediaPlayer USB function supports a
digital camera, USB Memory, Hard Disk, Memory Reader, Writer, MP3 player or USB storage
devices. USB 2.0 high speed performance & regular formats NTFS/FAT supported. MODIX
MediaPlayer is the USB mass-storage STB pioneer.

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"High Definition" 1080p/720p Large Video Playback
MODIX MediaPlayer can support HD mode for movie fans. The main chip (Sigma Designs
EM8620L) decodes a real high resolution video (no scaling). You can enjoy a movie theater
quality video on the big HD screen. Also can playback Microsoft Windows Media®Video
(WMV9), not only MPEG1/2/4/ DivX®. WMV HD, DivX®HD, and MPEG2-TS (HD 720p) can be
played as HD quality. And DVD-ROM and DVD Video, which are created by DVD+R, DVD+RW,
DVD-R or DVD-RW, are compatible.
Convenient LCD display on the device for easy navigation
Luxurious high definition backlit LCD, 128*128 dots 4gray full graphics LCD is provided for you to
view various information about the file you are playing. When you play music files, you can view the
information of the file without any external TV or Monitor.
DVD (.ISO) Compatibility
ISO is One Image file backup of the complete DVD. MODIX will play the ISO file exactly the same
as if it was running from the original DVD.
Built-in FM Transmitter (Optional)
Let you listen music and audio over any FM tuner and speaker setup, without clumsy or constricting
cable hookup. It's the perfect way to simply and efficiently listen to MP3s and other formats in the
comfort of your car or living rook.
Easy Firmware Upgrade
You will be able to upgrade to the latest updated features via firmware upgrade and can be
downloaded from MODIX homepage.
Special Features
Stylish Midnight Black &Ice Silver Color
High quality design and fits perfectly in the living room
Easy to operate via infrared remote control and navigation buttons
Changeable Background skin
Colorful SMI subtitle &Password lock on file /folder Bookmark &Resume
Support M3U Playlist
Support MPEG-2 file more than 2GB size
Support NTFS/FAT32 HDD file system
Optional portable car A/V kit supplied (Cigar jack)
We wish you many years of enjoyment from MODIX MediaPlayer.Don'tforgettocheckourweb
site: www.modix.co.kr, as we periodically update the internal operating software (Firmware) to
offer new functions and improved features.
Wishing you the best Video, Music, and Photo experience.
DTS INFOCOM CO., LTD.