Dvico TViX PVR R-2230 User manual

User Manual
TViX PVR R-2230
TViX PVR R◈-2200 – Analog TV tuner + A/V IN
TViX PVR R◈-2210 – NTSC Analog TV & ATSC Digital TV + A/V IN
TViX PVR R◈-2230 – DVB-T Digital TV + A/V IN
** Some specifications could change according with new firmware versions. Please refer to the FAQ
on our homepage for further information- http://www.tvix.co.kr.

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Safety Notice
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Unplug the power cable when you will not use the product for a long time.
Do not try to disassemble or remodel
the TViX unit. Doing so may cause
malfunction or fire.
Keep your TViX away from heated areas,
such as direct sunlight exposure, heaters
etc. Place it in a well ventilated location.
Ensure that a free airflow is maintained
around the appliance.
Place all magnetized devices. Such as
speakers away from the TViX .It may erase or
cause damage to the data stored in the hard
disk.
Do not place the TViX in places that are
exposed to oil, water, dust, humidity, rain
and wind.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands or
use defective power cables & electric outlets. It
may cause electric shocks or fire.
Do not drop the TViX from heights. Doing
so may cause critical damage to the hard
drive.

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Usage Precautions
Thank you for choosing this TViX product.
Please read the following usage precautions before using your TViX.
Connect the A/V cable
Make sure the power is off when you connect the A/V cable between the TViX and the TV.
Cleaning the TViX
When cleaning the TViX unit, pull out the power cord and then wipe it with a soft piece of dry cloth.
Antenna connector
We recommend using a threaded-type antenna connector.
Checking Digital signal Reception
• Press the INFO button on the remote control. The Signal strength meter will appear on the INFO pop up.
• If signal strength meter indicates a weak signal, adjust your antenna to increase the signal strength.
Continue to adjust the antenna until you find the best position with the strongest signal.
Record Notice
• The first partition of the internal hard disk must use the NTFS format. FAT32 format can cause an error
message.
• When the signal is weak or unstable, recording cannot work properly.
• When the hard disk is unstable, recording cannot work properly. So you must run Check Disk
sometimes.
• You cannot use the DTV time-shifting on FAT32 partitions, so we recommend that you format your
SATA HDD to NTFS.
Connect USB cable
When connected to the computer through the USB cable the TViX acts as an external USB storage device
(In this state, there is no video/audio output and the VFD will show as USB ON). For normal TViX play mode,
disconnect the USB cable connected to the computer and turn on the TViX.
Detaching the Hard Disk
When detaching the HDD, please let it cool off before handling.
Supplied cables
The supplied cables and accessories are recommended for customized best performance of the TViX.
Using other cables or accessories may not provide best performance.
Unplug the device from PC USB port
If you want to unplug the device, press the Stop button in 'Unplug or Eject Hardware'.
FAT32 Partition
If you choose FAT32 file format on Windows 2000/XP, the drives maximum size will be limited to 32GB.
If you want to have a FAT32 single drive letter of 32GB or more, you have to format on Windows 98SE/ME.
We don’t recommend the FAT32 partition to record the DTV channel.
Wireless Network
To use a wireless network connection, please refer to the TViX homepage (www.TViX.co.kr/Eng) for a list of
compatible wireless devices.
Certification sticker
The certification sticker mark is on the side of the device.
DViCO has no warranty or responsibility for broken hard disk. We recommend periodic backups to prevent
data loss.
** Some functions will require you first to update to the latest firmware.

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Table of Contents
Safety Notice .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Usage Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 3
1Introduction.................................................................................................5
1.1 HDTV PVR Function................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Multimedia Player Function ........................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Audio Player Function ................................................................................................................ 7
1.4 External Storage Function .......................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 8
2Name of Each Part......................................................................................9
2.1 Unit Control button...................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Cable Connection ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Package Contents .................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 HDD Installation/Exchange........................................................................................................11
3Installation and Connection.....................................................................13
3.1 Connecting the Video ............................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Connecting the Audio ............................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Connecting the External Input .................................................................................................. 14
3.4 Connecting the USB HOST ...................................................................................................... 15
3.5 Connecting the Antenna ........................................................................................................... 15
3.6 Using the remote control .......................................................................................................... 16
3.7 Initial Setting ............................................................................................................................. 17
4TViX Setup Menu......................................................................................18
4.1 SYSTEM Setting....................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Audio/Video Setting .................................................................................................................. 20
4.3 HDTV Setting............................................................................................................................ 22
4.4 NETWORK Setting ................................................................................................................... 23
4.5 MISC Setting............................................................................................................................. 25
5Initial Usage of TViX.................................................................................26
5.1 Making an HDD Folder ............................................................................................................. 26
5.2 Movie Playback......................................................................................................................... 27
5.3 Music Playback......................................................................................................................... 28
5.4 Photo Playback......................................................................................................................... 29
6Using TViX PVR........................................................................................30
6.1 Channel Scanning .................................................................................................................... 30
6.2 Using TViX PVR ....................................................................................................................... 31
7Using the remote control.........................................................................36
7.1 Descriptions of Each Buttons ................................................................................................... 36
7.2 Extra Features .......................................................................................................................... 42
7.3 LAN Connection........................................................................................................................ 45
8Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................57
9Using USB Connection with a PC...........................................................59
9.1 Making a Partition and Formatting the HDDs........................................................................... 59
9.2 Unplug or Eject Hardware ........................................................................................................ 62
10 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................63
11 Appendix - Technical Terms ....................................................................64
12 GNU General Public License...................................................................66

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1 Introduction
1.1 HDTV PVR Function
The TVIX PVR can play HDTV without a digital TV set-top box with excellent
and super-clear display on HDTV screens. The TViX PVR supports standard
DTV features, such as EPG and Time-shifting. (2210 / 2230)
Time shifting is the recording of programming to a storage medium to be viewed or listened
to at a time more convenient to the consumer. Being interrupted while watching live TV
programs (such as pick up phone calls & answer the door), all you need to do is simply
press the OK button to freeze the picture for a period of time and then later press OK again
to pick up right where you left off. Note: You cannot use the DTV time-shifting on FAT32
partitions, so we recommend that you format your SATA HDD to NTFS.
The TViX PVR has various recording features, including direct recording, scheduled
recording, and repeated manual recording, to enable the user not to miss a single program
of digital TV. It's a completely different type of PVR since you can easily upgrade and expand
the HDD capacity yourself, similar to PC upgrading. And you can back up the recorded file
to/from the PC. Also, it can capture external analog video as well as analog TV signals.
The TViX PVR implements DTV features such as EPG-scheduled recording and PC-
connectivity to let the user enjoy all the fruits of digital broadcasting as well as supreme
audio and video qualities. You can set up scheduled recording and scheduled watch using
the EPG window. Note: The EPG is not supported in analog TV or external input (A/V-in)
modes.
When using the DTV mode, you can easily configure the sleep time with the FUNCTION
key. If the sleep time is reached when a recording is in progress, the TViX will shut down
after finishing the recording. In the file list mode, the FUNCTION key performs the File
copy/delete and password functions.
DVICO Inc has no responsibility for recorded programs or files made or distributed for purposes of illegal,
commercial, or transactional activities. The party or parties who record or distribute the contents bear all
responsibility (Civil or Criminal) direct or indirect.

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1.2 Multimedia Player Function
The TViX is a standalone, multimedia hard disk player that plays digital
videos, digital music, digital still images and DVD files to a TV display and
home entertainment system. You can enjoy digital contents in your living
room without having to burn discs or having to play it back on a DVD or CD
player anymore.
TViX plays back DVD movies with the full functionality of DVD navigation. You can create
your own virtual DVD library by storing your personal collection of DVDs in .ISO or .IFO
format and watch them exactly as if they were running from the original DVDs (all original
features included: Menu, Chapter, Audio Stream, Subtitle, Fast Forward, Rewind, Slow,
Pause, Step Forward, Repeat, Search etc.).
TViX plays back high-definition video (up to 1920x1080i) and still images. Pre-recorded
HDTV programs from a digital TV set-top box or personal digital video contents taken by a
camcorder can be played back with the TViX on a high-definition display. The TViX
features a HDMI connector, which will match the high resolution of HD-level video contents
HDMI provides unparalleled qualities to digital video and audio, while DVI only serves
digital video. With HDMI you don’t have to deal with several AV cables. It provides single-
cable way to connect your display and sound. It can deliver uncompressed digital video up
to 1080i as well as digital audio.
TViX has a DTS hardware decoder to mix DTS sound into 2 channels for a more dynamic
sound quality.
The TViX can be networked with a PC system using either a wired network or its optional
wireless network. You are able to navigate to a PC file through TViX’s wired/wireless
network and play the file from its original location without having to copy it into the TViX
first. Also, TViX’ FTP server supports file copying via LAN. (2200 series is supporting
optional wireless network only)
With two USB2.0 host ports, you can attach additional external USB hard drives to further
extend the storage capacity. You can also play back files from a digital camera, USB flash
drive, USB flash card reader or a MP3 player.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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1.3 Audio Player Function
TViX can play a variety of audio files such as MP3, Ipod, AAC, Ogg Vorbis or WMA (Windows Media
Audio) through the TV speaker and any other audio systems. You can listen to your favorite music files
nonstop, by organizing a custom winamp playlist. Now you can enjoy music all day without changing CDs.
TViX supports the playlist by using *.pls or *.m3u.
You can watch picture slideshows with the option of background music (supports Simultaneous playback
of Audio and picture images).
1.4 External Storage Function
If you connect to a USB 1.1 port, the TViX HD will work at USB 1.1 speed, so we strongly recommend that
you use USB 2.0.
It can be used as an external device by connecting it to the System, to save video, audio, image files, data,
program backups etc. (Use enclosed Y cable)
USB 2.0 enables TViX HD to become as an external storage device which supports speed up to
480Mbit/s.
It supports Plug & Play, so Windows will automatically recognize TViX HD the instant it is connected to
the system
If you connect the USB Cable between the system and TVIX during playback, then the VFD will display
“USB ON.” When you disconnect the USB, you do not have to reboot the TViX HD for continuous use.
If you are a Windows98SE user, you should download a USB storage driver from our website
www.tvix.co.kr before you connect your TViX HD with your system. You do not need to install a driver in
Windows ME/2000/XP.
You can download the latest NetShare Software from our website www.tvix.co.kr for configuring an NFS
network server on your PC. If you elect to use NFS mode, you can play transport stream or DVD image files
without stutter.

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1.5 Specifications
* VIDEO : not support VC-1, MKV, H.264 or WMV
* AUDIO : not support FLAC, APE or WMA-Lossless
MODEL TViX PVR R-2230
Main Chipset RT1262 200Mhz processor
Video
Format: .mpg, .mpeg, .avi, .divx, .vob, .tp, .ts, .trp, .dat, .iso, .ifo, .m2t
Codec: AVI, MPEG1/2/4 (Xvid), IFO, ISO, .VOB, DAT, TP
Resolutions up to 1920*1080i
Audio
MP3, WMA, AAC, Ogg, AC3, WAV, rpcm
DTS Pass Through and Down Mixing
Photo JPG, JPEG (Progressive JPEG not Support)
Connectivity
USB 2.0 Host 1 Ports, USB 2.0 Target 1 Port
optional wireless LAN
TV Antenna port : 2210-ATSC, 2230-DVB-T
Video out HDMI 1.1, Composite
Audio out Digital : Optical , Analog: Stereo
A/V in Composite and S-video input
Hard Disk NTFS, FAT32 (2.5” S-ATA HDD, supports S- ATA 1,2)
PVR Recording & Timeshifting : NTFS
Subtitle smi, smil, sub, sub/idx, lrc, txt, srt, aqt, utf
Cooling FAN 50mm FAN
Memory 64M byte
Power DC 5 V adaptor
Language English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, Germany, Italian, Korean, Dutch,
Russian, Simplified Chinese, Rumanian
Size 132mm x82mm x 24mm (W x H x D)

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2 Name of Each Part
2.1 Unit Control button
The TViX was designed to be controlled by its buttons as well as with the remote controller.
2.2 Cable Connection
You can connect the TViX to an analog TV display or audio amplifier by the A/V cable.
With USB Host jack, you can connect an external hard disk or a memory stick.
Please use DC 5V adaptor included. If you use any other products, the TViX can be damaged.
◈TViX PVR R-2200 – Analog TV tuner + A/V IN
◈TViX PVR R-2210 – NTSC Analog TV & ATSC Digital TV + A/V IN
◈TViX PVR R-2230 – DVB-T Digital TV + A/V IN

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2.3 Package Contents
Thank you for choosing this TViX product.
The TViX PVR package contains the following items. The items described below may differ from the actual
contents.
* TViX automatically formats when you install an unformatted new hard disk. Do not shut down the power
when formatting the hard disk.
** Connect the included power cable on the back of the TViX. Then plug the other end of the power adapter
into an available wall socket. Make sure that your TV is switched to the AV input to which the TViX is
connected (on the back of the TV).
TViX unit Remote Controller USB -Y Cable RCA Cable
Optical Jack USB HOST Cable Manual CD Strereo Cable
Power Adaptor Quick Guide A/V IN Cable
<< Before Connecting the Cable >>
Please refer to TV manual for connecting the A/V cable.
Make sure the power is off when you connect the A/V cable between the TViX and the TV.
Connect the red and white RCA cable for stereo audio.

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2.4 HDD Installation/Exchange
** Installing or exchanging your HDD is very easy. Just follow up the instructions below. If you already
installed an HDD, you may skip this chapter.
Press HDD lock button towards the direction of the ①arrow and then slide the casing cover towards the
direction of the ②arrow. Do not need any Screwdriver to install or exchange an HDD.
Open the TViX cover towards the direction of the ①arrow.
Put an HDD and push the HDD into the connector in the direction of the ②arrow.
Connect the hard disk guide between the HDD and unit like the picture below.

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Put TViX cover back and push it to the direction of the ②arrow until you can hear ‘click’ sound.
After installing the hard disk, place the TViX unit on the cradle of cooling FAN, and push the body to the
direction of the ②arrow. The LED of FAN would be on when the unit works well.

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3 Installation and Connection
3.1 Connecting the Video
The TViX supports HDMI and Composite video output for connecting to a TV and each output needs to be
selected in the settings menu depending on the cable used.
Connection to Composite Connection to HDMI Output
Connect the TViX output to your TV using the
included Composite (yellow) video cable.
Select an appropriate video input mode on your TV
until you get the main page of the TViX
For the Audio, please connect the stereo cable
(red/White cable).
Connect the TViX output to your TV using a HDMI
cable.
TViX plays back high definition video (up to
1920x1080i) by using HDMI cables.
HDMI cable can transmit uncompressed audio and
video signals together. No additional cables are
necessary.
NOTE:
After you connect the video cable to your TV, you must press the TV Out button repeatedly on
your remote controller until you see the main page of the TViX.

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3.2 Connecting the Audio
Connection to 2 CH Normal T
V
Connection to 5.1CH Amplifier (Digital)
Connect the two audio cables, the left (white) and
right (red), to the appropriate terminal of your TV or
Hi - Fi system for sound output.
If you have a multi-channel decoder/amplifier with an
optical input, you can enjoy 5.1 CH high- quality
sound through the optical cables.
The illustration above shows how to connect the
optical cable with included optical jack.
(These cables are not included in the package and
must be purchased separately.)
3.3 Connecting the External Input
The TViX provides a composite or S-VHS A/V input.
The TViX R2200 series also functions as a personal video
recorder or archiving machine, allowing you to capture
analog video and store it as a digital format. It can capture or
time-shift the external analog video as well as analog TV
signal, and then record it in superb high-quality digital format.
Connect the output of the external device to the dongle cables
included. Then connect this dongle cable to the TViX A/V IN
port. Do not connect this cable by force or you can damage
the TViX unit.
You should configure the external device’s A/V output to
NTSC(480i)/PAL(576i) and analog sound.
NOTE
If there is no sound after connecting the Optical Cable, you have to change the audio setup of TViX
to Digital on the SETUP menu.

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3.4 Connecting the USB HOST
The TViX also provides USB-host ports with USB 2.0 compliant host/ function processor.
USB-host allows communication between two USB devices.
You can connect any external storage device (e.g. memory
stick) or an external hard disk and play files stored on these
external devices. You can even connect your Digital Camera
directly to play digital images and pictures without any other
devices.
After connecting the client device, press the left-arrow button
on your remote controller and then navigate to the desired
storage unit. You can thereby change the location from
internal hard disk to external USB device and back.
3.5 Connecting the Antenna
Before connecting the Antenna or r.f. cable, the power of TViX should be turned off.
To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area, please purchase a signal amplifier and install
properly.
We recommend using a threaded-type antenna connector. Move clockwise to tighten.
If signal strength meter indicates less than the middle of the scale, adjust your antenna to increase the
signal strength. Continue to adjust the antenna until you find the best position with the strongest signal.
◈TViX PVR R-2200 – Analog TV tuner + A/V IN
◈TViX PVR R-2210 – NTSC Analog TV & ATSC Digital TV + A/V IN.
◈TViX PVR R-2230 – DVB-T Digital TV + A/V IN
** Connect the included power adapter to the jack labeled DC-IN on the back of the TViX. Then
plug the other end of the power adapter into an available wall socket. Make sure that your TV is
switched to the AV input to which the TViX is connected (on the back of the TV).

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3.6 Using the remote control
This indicates Remote Buttons.
POWER Toggle Unit Power on / off
MUTE Stop Audio Output from the Player
TV/HDTV Switch between TV or DTV mode
MOVIE Go to Movie folder
MUSIC Go to Music folder
PHOTO Go to Photo folder
Numeric Key Insert number or text
16:9/4:3 Aspect ratio(16:9/4:3 letter box/4:3 Pan&Scan)
ZOOM Zoom Video / Image Playback
PREV Previous Chapter / File / Page Up on List
Next Next Chapter / File / Page Down on List
JUMP/REW Jump to USB Host or network drive
SORT/FF File Sort or FF playback
OK/TIMESHIFTING Selection/play/pause/time-shifting on/pause
ARROW Cursor Navigation Arrow/Rewind / FF playback
RETURN Stop Playback/Return to Previous Screen / Folder
VOL + / - Volume (Increase / Decrease)
CH + / - Switch TV channel/adjust subtitle sync
INFO Display Media File Information
SUBTITLE Subtitle ON / OFF, Change Settings
MENU Display Main Menu Screen/ DVD Title Screen
GOTO Time-Stamp based Search/TV channel list
SETUP Enter Setup Menu, Apply/Confirm Setup Settings
AUDIO Select multi audio
REPEAT Repeat Media file(s) Playback
SHUFFLE Switch between Random – Sequential Playback
TV OUT Toggle Video Output Modes
TITLE Select subtitle file
A/V IN Switch between AV-in(Composite / S-VHS)
FUNCTION File copy/ folder password/ Sleep Timer
GUIDE Display DTV EPG Guide
BOOKMARK/SCH Bookmark / manual recording in TV mode
ADD/DELETE Add/Remove the recording list/ delete file
REC Instant recording in TV or AV-in
Some buttons have different functions in PVR mode and file play mode.

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3.7 Initial Setting
Connect the TViX with your TV using A/V cables and turn on the TViX. You can see this process when
you turn it on for the first time or when you select “Load Default Setting”.
You may see the initial page on your TV screen as the picture below, then press the “OK” button on the
remote controller.
- In case of HDMI connection : The TViX sets to the best resolution automatically and leads you to
the next stage, “Language setting”.
- In case of other connections : The TViX changes screen resolutions as NTSC - PAL - 480P -576P in
about every three second, so press the “OK” button when you can see a clear screen.
Select your language or the language you want to choose.
Now you can see the TViX main page.

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4 TViX Setup Menu
4.1 SYSTEM Setting
This section indicates the SYSTEM (Language or Time) settings. Press SETUP button on the remote
controller and select SYSTEM.
This screen allows you to adjust the SYSTEM settings of your TViX to your personal taste. Select
menu to exit this SETUP. Press ‘NEXT’ button to change next setting.
Menu Language : Select your language preference from the options.
File List Type : Switch between File list mode and Preview.
Date & Time : Adjust the clock by using the arrow and numeric keys.
With DTV tuner, Auto(Via TV) is available. Also you can change the
clock with manual setting.
Press Left/Right button on your remote controller to move the option.
Press Up/Down button on your remote controller to change a setting.
Screen Save
r
: If there is no activity the screen saver will start after a certain time. You can change
the Screen Saver time on this menu.
Auto Run : You can play the files automatically when loading the TViX. If you select “random”, it
plays randomly.

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Set Screen Position : Adjust the UI display position, so you can see exact main UI display on your
TV.
Arrow buttons and OK button are available.
1. Adjust Left - Top blue line.
2. Adjust Right - Bottom blue line.
Check Disk : TViX provides the HDD check utility. If you have some problem with recording or file
playback, we recommend running this utility in advance.
TViX automatically formats when you connect an unformatted hard disk internally. Do not shut down
the power when formatting the hard disk.
Load Default Settings : In order to revert to the Default setting, Press this option. You will need to
configure the video and sound settings again.

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4.2 Audio/Video Setting
This section indicates the A/V (Video or Audio) settings. Press SETUP button on the remote controller and
select the A/V.
This screen allows you to adjust the A/V settings of your TViX to your personal taste. Select menu to
exit this SETUP. Press ‘NEXT’ button to change next setting.
Analog Audio output (Analog PCM) : Select this when you connect the audio with a stereo RCA
cable (the Red and White cable)
Digital Audio output (Digital RAW ) : Select this when you connect the audio with an coaxial/optical
cable for digital audio connection to the Decoder/Amplifier.
HDMI Audio : Select ON when you want to hear the audio from HDMI.
Dynamic Range Control : We recommend you to set the "DRC mode" to "Off", otherwise you could
not hear the sufficient sound (Volume Level Option).
V
ideo Output : Select this when you connect the video through a composite or HDMI cable. With
HDMI setting, you can select the output resolution among NTSC,PAL, 720p 50hz/60hz, 1080i
50hz/60hz. Setting it to 1080i will work on all HD grade TVs.
Aspect Ratio : 4:3 Letter Box / 4:3 Pan & Scan for ordinary TVs; 16:9 for Wide TVs, such as HDTV
or Plasma TV.
If the ratio of the TV is 4:3, select the 4:3 letter box or 4:3 Pan & Scan. If the ratio is 16:9, select 16:9.
* The 4:3 Letter box can show the original ratio of the multimedia file in 16:9.