Dvico TViX M-3100U User manual

T V i X
ENGLISH
M - 3100U

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Table of Contents
1Introduction ................................................................................................3
1.1 What the TViX is?.................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Specification .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 TViX Connection.................................................................................................................... 4
2Caution........................................................................................................5
2.1 Safety notice.......................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Note for Win98SE USB user .................................................................................................. 5
3Name of each part ......................................................................................6
3.1 Control Panel......................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Cable connection ( Audio, Video, Power, USB interface ) ....................................................... 6
3.3 Package contents .................................................................................................................. 6
4Installation and connection.......................................................................7
4.1 Video Connection .................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Audio connection ................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 HDD Installation/Exchange ...................................................................................................10
4.4 TViX Setup Menu..................................................................................................................12
5Using remote controller...........................................................................15
5.1 Basic function.......................................................................................................................15
5.2 Descriptions on each buttons................................................................................................16
5.3 Extra feature.........................................................................................................................20
6Firmware upgrade ....................................................................................26
7Using USB connection with PC...............................................................28
7.1 Windows 98SE Driver Installation .........................................................................................28
7.2 Making partition and formatting the HDDs under Windows 98SE / ME...................................31
7.3 Making partition and formatting the HDDs under Windows 2000 / XP ....................................33
7.4 Unplug or eject hardware......................................................................................................35
8Appendix - Technical Terms....................................................................36
9GNU General Public License...................................................................38

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1 Introduction
1.1 What the TViX is?
Enjoy your digital movies, music and photos on your TV!! TViX can be used as a multimedia jukebox,
music tank, photo album and even as a portable storage. TViX brings all of your digital contents to the
living room so that you can enjoy movie, music and photos with your family, friends or colleagues.
Multimedia Jukebox
TViX supports most of the video formats including MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (AVI, VOB) and MPEG-4 (AVI,
XviD) movies on the internet. CD or DVD can be copied into TViX and you can enjoy your favorite
contents on TV. Download your favorite contents into TViX and go vacation with it.
TViX is a portable multimedia jukebox!!
- Supporting ISO file format (4GB or more), but not available AVI file of 2GB or above.
- Under the NTFS format system, over 4 GB of video file(mpg) is supported
Music Tank
Put all of your music files into TViX and travel with it!! TViX can play variety of audio files such as MP3,
Ogg Vorbis or WMA through the TV speaker or your existing audio system. To listen to your favorite
music files continuously, you can organize a custom play list and enjoy music all day without changing
CDs.
Photo Album
TViX is also a Digital photo album which can hold tens of thousands of high resolution digital photos.
Take digital pictures and store the files in TViX. Instead of bringing your whole family to your PC
monitor to watch the digital photos, enjoy the photos on TV sitting on a comfortable sofa in your living
room. Life is so good.
Portable Storage
TViX uses a 3.5” HDD as its contents storage and it works just like a external USB 2.0 hard drive when
you connect it to your PC. When sharing multimedia files with your friends, you can do it so fast by
using the latest USB2.0 interface. USB2.0 lets you transfer data at 480Mbps!!
1.2 Specification
Video AVI 3.x/4.x/5.x , XviD, AVI, MPG, mp2,DAT, VOB, IFO, ISO
music MP3, WMA, WAV, Ogg Vorbis
File format supported
Image JPEG
Video Output S-Video, Composite ,HD Component (Progressive mode support)
Audio output Digital 5.1CH, Analog 2 CH
7 Alpha-Numeric Character
VFD Display 5 Digit Numeric Display
Interface USB2.0 ( data transfer rate: 480Mbps )
OS Supported Windows98SE/ Me/ 2000/ XP or later
SubTitle Smi, SMIL, .SUB (bitmap) + .idx
File System NTFS, FAT32
Size 183x139x75 mm
Weight 1.3Kg (HDD included)
Operating
Temperature 0 - 40℃
Power supply Power Supply embedded( You don’t need additional adapter), Free Voltage(AC90-
250V~50/60Hz)

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1.3 TViX Connection
When TViX is connected to PC, it is recognized as a USB external storage.
Multimedia Player Mode ( Connecting with the Video or Audio Cable )
[ Connecting TViX to a TV ]
TViX serves as a player and you can playback multimedia files(movie, music, picture).
Portable Storage Mode ( Connecting with USB/ Cable )
[ Connecting TViX to a Computer ]
When the TViX is connected to USB port and Video port at the same time, if you press the “Power button”,
TViX serves as a player and if you press the “Mute button”, TViX serves as an external storage

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2 Caution
2.1 Safety notice
Do not take out the internal hard drive by yourself. The internal hard drive is very hot when it is
working. The warranty will be void if any other hard drive is inserted into TViX.
"Do not block any ventilation openings. Ensure that a free airflow is maintained around the appliance."
2.2 Note for Win98SE USB user
If you are a Windows98SE user, you should download a USB storage driver from our web site
www.tvix.co.kr before you connect your TViX with your system. You do not need to install driver under
Windows ME/2000/XP.
Do not disassemble the device; it may
cause malfunction or fire.
Magnetic material may erase the data in TViX.
Keep any magnetic material away from TViX..
Do not expose TViX to oil, smoke, water,
humidity and dust.
Do not touch power plug with wet hands or do
not use defective power cable & loose outlet. It
may cause electric shock or fire.
Be careful not to drop TViX from a height. It
will damage the internal hard drive.
Keep TViX away from heat or fire.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Ensure
that a free airflow is maintained around the
appliance.

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3 Name of each part
3.1 Control Panel
You can do basic operation without remote controller.
3.2 Cable connection ( Audio, Video, Power, USB interface )
Please connect appropriate output to a TV or a digital decoder/amp.
3.3 Package contents
TViX main unit Power cable A/V cable USB Cable Manual TViX Remote
* Multi In/Out is optional.

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4 Installation and connection
4.1 Video Connection
4.1.1 Connection with ordinary(Composite) TV output
Connect TViX and your TV using the yellow video cable.
Turn on the TViX and TV. Select appropriate video input mode on your TV until you can get the initial TViX
screen.
4.1.2 Connection to S-VIDEO output
Connect TViX and your TV using the S-Video cable.
Turn on the TViX and TV. Select appropriate video input mode on your TV until you can get the initial TViX
screen.
(S-Video cable is not included and should be purchased separately)

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4.1.3 Connection to component output
Connect TViX and your TV with component cable as the image above.
Turn on the TViX and TV. Select appropriate video input mode on your TV ( in this case, Component input
mode )
NOTE: After you connect the video cable to your TV, press the TV out button repeatedly on your remote
controller until you can get stable TViX initial screen.
* Component cable is not included in the TViX. It should be purchased separately.
CAUTION
After you connect the video cable to your TV, press the TV Out button repeatedly on your remote control
until you get the initial TViX screen.
* The component cable is not included in the TViX and must be purchased separately.

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4.2 Audio connection
4.2.1 Connection to 2 CH of normal TV
Connect left(white), right(red) sound output to the appropriate terminal of your TV or Hi-Fi.
4.2.2 Connection to 5.1CH amplifier(Digital)
When you have a multi channel decoder/amplifier with optical/coaxial input, you can enjoy 5.1 CH high
quality sound through coaxial or optical cable.
The illustration on the left shows how to connect with coaxial cable. Optical cable connection can be done by
similar method.
(Those cables are not included in the package and should be purchased separately)
** You may not connect the sound cables both optical cable and coaxial cable.
CAUTION
If no sound is heard after connecting the Optical or Coaxial Cable, you have to change the audio setup of
TViX to Digital.
Optical cable

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4.3 HDD Installation/Exchange
Warning: If you change the HDD of a TViX equipped with an HDD, the warranty will be voided.
1. Assembling the TViX HD is very easy. Just follow the instructions below:
Use a driver and screw the hard disk on to the guide board.
Set the jumper to ‘Single Master’.
< Jumper Settings >
The ‘Jumper Setting’ differs according to the HDD manufacturers, so please refer to the instructions
of the specific HDD provided by the HDD manufacturers.
2. Open the lid of the TViX by sliding the lid like pictures.
SAMSUNG Seagate IBM Western Digital
Power Connector

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3. Set the jumper to Master and connect power cable and IDE cable
4. Put the HDD into the TViX after spreading the IDE cable to avoid damage
5. Close the lid of TViX.
6. To change the hard disk, pull the hdd’s guide while pushing the locking.

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4.4 TViX Setup Menu
4.4.1 Audio/Video Setting
* Analog/DPCM
Select this when you connect the audio with stereo RCA cable.(RED and White)Output PCM data.
* Encoded Digital
Select this when you connect the audio with optical or coaxial cable for digital audio connection to the
Decoder/Amplifier. There will not be analog audio out from the analog audio port of TViX.
* HD Component Out
Select this when you connect the video through component(YPbPr) cable. You can select the output
resolution among 480P/720P/1080i. Setting to 1080i will work on all of the HD grade TVs.
* TV OUT
Default video setting of TViX is COMPOSITE (NTSC/S-VIDEO or PAL C/S-VIDEO) This is the most general
setting that works with most of the TV.
NTSC C/YPbPr(480i), PAL C/YPbPr(576i) is a special case. Select these settings if your TV is connected
to TViX with component output.
Note : If you fail to see the initial TViX screen after the unit and TV are turned on, make sure you have
chosen the right TV out option by repeatedly pressing TV Out button on the remote controller.
* TV Type : 4:3 Letter Box / 4:3 Pan & Scan for ordinary TV.
16:9 for Wide TVs like HDTV or Plasma TV.
If the ratio of TV is 4:3, select 4:3 letter box or 4:3 Pan & Scan, if the ratio of TV is 16:9, select 16:9

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4:3 Letter letter box can show the original ratio f the multimedia file of 16:9.①
4:3 Pan & Scan adjust the image of the 16②:9 multimedia file to the 4:3 of the TV screen by cutting the
image.
16:9 can adjust any ratio of multimedia file to the TV screen with original image③
* Firmware Version: Displays installed firmware version (the version number may vary depends on the time
of purchase)

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4.4.2 MISC1 setting
* Slide Show Delay Time: You can set the slide show time interval (1 sec – 10 sec)
* Subtitle Font Size: You can select the subtitle font size
* Subtitle/Outline: You can change the color of the subtitle and its outline
* Font Color : You can change the color of font.
* Language Selection: Select the language you prefer. It supports English, French, and German
* AutoRun : You can listen to music(audio files) without display(TV). If you select “shuffle”, it plays randomly.
* OSD : You can turn On/Off OSD while you playback or load a file.
4.4.3 MISC2 setting
The FF/REW and LEFT/RIGHT buttons have been upgraded so users can select their preference.
Instead of using setup, you can change the time setup by pressing the up/down arrow buttons which will then
display an OSD, such as “+15.
Fan Speed : You can select your Fan Speed. We recommend the Normal setting.

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5 Using remote controller
5.1 Basic function
< Battery change>
- Use new batteries.( 2 AAA size batteries are included in the package )
Go to Previous Menu
Select Video Out
Subtitle Sync
Show Only Still Pictures
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST/
SATURATION
Power
GOTO
Play/Pause STOP
File Info
Number button
MUTE
SETUP
Rewind
FAST FORWARD
Audio Volume
OK
Image Rotate
SKIP
Random Play
ZOOM IN
Show Only Video Files
Show Only Audio Files
SUBTITLE
BOOKMARK
DVD MENU
SCREEN SCROLL
DVD TITLE
Navigation Arrow Button

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5.2 Descriptions on each buttons
Playback of Multimedia files
Basically you can point the file you want and press OK button.
For playback of DVD files copied to HDD, please locate the cursor to VIDEO_TS.IFO file and press OK.
You can do the full DVD navigation like you do with DVD player.
5.2.1 Video Playback
<NOTE>
INFO button :
•First Press – Shows content information.
•Second Press – Shows elapsed time (The progress bar is displayed on the upper left
hand corner of the screen.)
•Third Press – INFO off
SUBTITLE button :
•Supports SMI Multi-subtitle control with Subtitle button.
•Subtitle font size configurable on SETUP menu.
•Supports .SUB (bitmap) + .idx subtitle files
File info
Go to previous menu
You can go to the frame you want by
Inputting the time you want.
Play, Pause will toggle
Stop
Select TV out type
Fast Rewind
Fast Forward
Volume
Navigation Arrow Button
REW / FF
Confirm operation
PLAY
When playing contents, pressing the
button will skip or go to previous
content
When stopped, it operates as page
up/down keys
You can change the subtitle sync.
Screen zoom
Video file filter
Change the sub title
Bookmark
Screen scroll
Brightness/Contrast
/Saturation Control

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•PAL format .SUB subtitles are not supported in this version. In cases where the outline
cannot be applied clearly to .SUB subtitles, you can change the color of the outline in
setup.
ZOOM button :
•First Press – Zoom, you can change the size by pressing the arrow buttons.
•Second Press – Full screen
•Third Press – PAN&SCAN full screen
•Fourth Press – Zoom Off
PICTURE button
•Picture adjustment. Contrast ÆBrightness ÆSaturation.
TV OUT button
•NTSC Composite/SVIDEO
•NTSC Composite/YPbPr(480i)
•PAL Composite/SVIDEO
•PAL Composite/YPbPr(576i)
•YPbPr (480p) (No composite output)
•YPbPr (720p) (No composite output)
•YPbPr (1080i) (No composite output)
When using the GOTO function, the present playing time will be displayed.
BOOKMARK : If you stop the movie, the stop position is automatically saved and later you can
resume it by pressing the "bookmark" button on the remote control.
* Press VIDEO button and you can filter video files only among the files stored in TViX.
< DVD Jukebox KEY >
Arrow button - When movie is playing it operates as a FF/REW button. In the menu screen you can
move your curser.
OK button - When movie is playing it operates as a play button. In the menu screen it operates as a
choose button.
PAGE-DOWN - Go to next chapter.
PAGE-UP - Go to previous chapter.
AUDIO button - You can change the audio. (international dubbing, DOLBY, 2CH, 5.1CH, DTS etc.)
SUBTITLE - It shows subtitle menu.
MENU button - It shows DVD menu screen.
TITLE button - It shows DVD title menu.
ANGLE button - If the DVD title has angle, you can change the angle.
GOTO button - You can choose the time, chapter and title. After choosing you can play directly.
Number + OK - Play the chapter of the number directly.
** The operation of “PICTURE” and “VOLUEM UP/DOWN” is same to the Video operation.
TIPS
-You can resolve the following problems by pressing O.K button .
When the audio and video are not synchronized
When you have some noise on the audio
When you have some freezing problem
- Improved to save up to five bookmarks on five individual files. (It cannot save five bookmarks on
a single file.)
- Recognizes AVI, MPG, VOB, CAT, M2P video files only.
- A video file where the folder is setup with a password cannot be saved.

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5.2.2 Audio Playback
<NOTE>
Press AUDIO button and you can filter video files only among the files stored in TViX. It applies only to
the active partition if you have more than one partition
Shuffle Function (Random Playback)
- Press the SHUFFLE button to play the files of present directory randomly.
- Press Shuffle button again to release from shuffle mode
Supports FF/REW, GOTO functions when playing WMA, WAV files.
Supports lyric files (.lrc)
If the file name of a music file and .lrc file are the same, the lyrics will be displayed automatically.
Supports ID3 TAG (ID3V1) when playing MP3 files
- Press the INFO button to view ID3 TAG (ID3V1).
- You can see additional information recorded on the MP3 files, such as the artist, album etc.
- OGG also displays basic Tag information
Displays audio file information being played
Stop Playing and return to the previous menu
Go to the designate time frame
Input time and press OK
Pl
ay
/
Stop
Stop
Fast Rewind
Fast Forward
Volume
Arrow Keys to move the cursor
position
Confirm Selection.
Go to Previous or Next music
Random Play
Audio File Filter

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5.2.3 Image Playback
<NOTE>
You can set the slide show time interval in the SETUP menu.
Some non-standard JPEG files may not be displayed
If you press PICTURE button, you can see the Contrast ÆBrightness ÆSaturation menus in sequence.
In these menus, you can adjust the Contrast, Brightness and Saturation by pressing the left/right arrow
buttons
When you press the IMAGE button on the remote controller, only the image files stored in TViX.
It applies only to the active partition if you have more than one partition.
Show still image or stop slide show
Filter Image files only
Rotate image 90° Clockwise Stop playing and return to the
p
revious menu

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5.3 Extra feature
5.3.1 Using AutoRun
When you want to play music with the TViX, if you don’t have any display devices, you can use this function
usefully.
1. Make folder & name it as an “autorun” on root directory of First partition.
2. Copy a media files or make a sub-folders in the “autorun” folder.
3. If you want to change the setup, push the SETUP button on the remote. And go to SETUP/MISC’ tap. Set
AutoRun option on. If you set the AutoRun option off, the function will not operate. If you select the
“shuffle” files are played randomly.
4. After the setting, turn off the TViX & turn it on again. The TViX will play the media file in the first (as an
order) sub-folder under ‘/HDD1/autorun’.
<NOTE>
The TViX will play the files in the sub-folders first and then it will play the files in ‘/HDD1/autorun’. After the
TViX plays all media files, it will repeat from the beginning.
When you push the 1~9 buttons on the remote during the playing, the TViX will play the first sub-folder ~
9th sub-folder in the order.
Now, the TViX supports only 9 sub-folders maximum. AutoRun function will work with PLAY button on the
remote also (OK button will not work).