Eminent hdMEDIA STREAM EM7075 User manual

EM7075 - hdMEDIA STREAM High-Definition
Media Player

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EM7075 - hdMEDIA STREAM High-Definition
Media Player
Warnings and points of attention
Repairing of the product should be done by qualified Eminent staff!
Table of contents
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Functions and features .......................................................................................... 3
1.2 Packing contents.................................................................................................... 3
2.0 Explanation of the media player ................................................................................ 4
3.0 Explanation of the remote control.............................................................................. 5
4.0 Connecting the media player ..................................................................................... 5
4.1 Connecting to your television using HDMI (Recommended) ............................... 5
4.2 Connecting to your television using composite..................................................... 6
4.3 Audio Connections................................................................................................. 6
4.4 Connecting to your network................................................................................... 6
5.0 Setting up the media player ....................................................................................... 6
5.1 Language settings.................................................................................................. 7
5.2 Screen settings ...................................................................................................... 7
5.3 Setting up sound .................................................................................................... 7
5.4 Music settings ........................................................................................................ 8
5.5 Photo settings ........................................................................................................ 8
5.6 Network settings..................................................................................................... 9
6.0 Connecting a USB device.......................................................................................... 9
7.0 Playing Media........................................................................................................... 10
7.1 Playing video from your USB devices ................................................................. 10
7.2 Playing Music and other audio from your USB device ....................................... 10
7.3 Playing Photos and images from your USB devices .......................................... 11
7.4 DVD Playback ...................................................................................................... 11
7.4.1 Video_Ts ........................................................................................................... 11
7.4.2 ISO .................................................................................................................... 11
8.0 Play Media through your network............................................................................ 12
8.1 Create a UPnP server.......................................................................................... 12
8.2 Play media though your network (UPnP)............................................................ 13
8.3 Play media through your network (Samba)......................................................... 13
9.0 Transmission and NZBget module .......................................................................... 14
9.1 Setting up your hard disk for the Transmission and NZBget modules............... 14
9.2 Setting up the NZBget module ............................................................................ 15
9.3 Downloading using the NZBget module.............................................................. 16
9.4 Downloading using the Transmission module .................................................... 17

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10.0 Frequently asked questions................................................................................... 19
11.0 Service and support ............................................................................................... 19
12.0 Warranty conditions ............................................................................................... 20
13.0 Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................... 20
1.0 Introduction
Congratulations with the purchase of this high-quality Eminent product! This product
has undergone extensive testing by Eminent’s technical experts. Should you
experience any problems with this product, you are covered by a five-year Eminent
warranty. Please keep this manual and the receipt in a safe place.
Register your product now on www.eminent-online.com and receive product updates!
1.1 Functions and features
The Eminent EM7075 hdMEDIA STREAM is a HD media player which enables you to
watch en listen to your movies, music and photos on your television while enjoying
them in crystal clear image and sound. If you have a High Definition LCD or Plasma
television, you can even use the media player’s HDMI connection to view your movies
in High Definition resolutions!
Thanks to the powerful imaging processor of the media player, you are even able to
play Full HD material. If you connect the hdMEDIA STREAM to your home cinema set,
then you have the ultimate cinema experience.
Use the USB 2.0 connection of the media player to connect a USB memory stick or
USB hard disk so you can quickly and easily make use of your media. Make use of the
media player’s network connection in order to retrieve (multi) media of your network
and play this media on the media player.
1.2 Packing contents
The following parts need to be present in the packing:
• EM7075 hdMEDIA STREAM
• Power supply
• HDMI cable
• Optical cable
• Remote control
• Users Manual

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2.0 Explanation of the media player
The media player has the following connections on the casing:
Back side:
Front side:
1. Connection for the power supply.
2. Composite connection for video (cinch).
3. Composite connection for audio (cinch).
4. HDMI connection.
5. Optical connection.
6. Network connection.
7. IR connection.
8. USB 2.0 connection.
9. Indication LED’s.

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3.0 Explanation of the remote control
In this chapter, we will explain the remote control. The picture below displays the
different buttons and we will explain which functions these buttons have.
1. Use this button to return to the main menu.
2. Use this button to power on and power off
the media player.
3. Navigation keys used to browse the
different menus.
4. Use this button to return to the previous
step in the media player’s menu.
5. Use this button to enable/disable subtitles.
6. Control buttons, used when playing media.
7. Use this button to safely remove attached
USB devices from the media player.
4.0 Connecting the media player
The media player can be connected to your television using two methods:
Connecting by using HDMI or by using the composite cable. You can also connect the
audio using different methods. Also, you can connect the media player to your
network. In the following steps we will explain how to connect the media player.
Note: Make sure your media player and television are both turned off before
connecting your cables. This way you can prevent damage to your media player and
television.
4.1 Connecting to your television using HDMI
(Recommended)
The best image quality can be obtained by connecting the media player to your
television using a HDMI cable. Of course, your television needs to be equipped with a
HDMI connection or a DVI connection. (In the latter situation, the television can be
connected to the media player using a DVI cable in combination with a DVI/HDMI
adapter plug. This cable can be sold separately).

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1. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the media player.
2. Connect the other side of the HDMI cable to an available HDMI input of your
television.
4.2 Connecting to your television using composite
1. Connect the yellow plug to the yellow cinch connection on the EM7075.
2. Now you can connect the yellow plug on the other side of the cable to the yellow
cinch connection on your television.
4.3 Audio Connections
There are different ways to enjoy the sound the EM7075 produces. You can connect
the red and white plugs of the ‘composite’ cable to your television or receiver to create
a ‘2.0’ audio-effect. If your television has HDMI audio support, you can make use of
the HDMI cable order to receive both image and sound on your television.
The optimal way to play sound is by using the media player’s SPDIF or optical output.
If your receiver is equipped with a optical (TOSLINK) input, then you can enjoy the
media player’s digital sound during movie and music play.
1. Connect the optical cable to the optical output of the media player.
2. Connect the other side of the optical cable to the corresponding input of your
Dolby Digital receiver.
4.4 Connecting to your network
The media player also has the capability to be connected to your network by using the
media player’s network connection. Doing so, you can retrieve media from your
network or your NAS (For example: The EM4071 or EM4072) and play these media
files through the media player on you television.
1. Connect a network cable to the media player’s network connection.
2. Connect the other side of the connection cable to a network connection of your
router, modem or switch.
In order to use the media player’s networking capabilities you have to setup the media
player for network usage. These steps can be found in chapter 5.6
5.0 Setting up the media player
Before using, you have to setup the media player. Of course, it is very convenient to
be able to use the preferred language, and be able to setup the media player for
network usage. If you have a HD television which is connected by HDMI, you can

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setup the media player in order to play the media contents on high resolution. Of
course, there are many other settings to change on the media player. We will explain
these settings in the next chapters.
5.1 Language settings
The default language of the media player is English. Follow these instructions to
change the language.
1. Turn on the media player by plugging in the media player’s power cable.
2. Select the right HDMI source on your television.
3. The media player’s menu will appear.
4. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the ‘Settings’ icon.
5. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the ‘System‘ icon and press the ‘Enter’ button
on the remote control.
6. ‘English’ is selected by default. Press the ‘Enter’ button on the remote control.
7. Use the arrow keys to navigate to your desired language and press the ‘Enter’
button to confirm and to save the altered settings.
8. Press the ‘Back’ button on the remote control.
5.2 Screen settings
1. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the ‘Audio/Video’ icon and press the ‘Enter’ key
on the remote control.
2. Video Output’ is usually setup correctly.
3. Use the arrow keys to navigate to ‘Display resolution’ and press the ‘Enter’ button
on the remote control.
4. Select the desired resolution and press the ‘Enter’ button on the remote control to
confirm and to save the altered settings. When receiving the notification ‘Are you
sure you want to change the Display resolution?’ select ‘OK’ and press the ‘Enter’
button on the remote control to permanently save the altered resolution.
5. Use the arrow keys to navigate to ‘Aspect Ratio’ and press the ‘Enter’ button on
the remote control.
6. Now select the desired aspect ratio and press the ‘Enter’ button on the remote
control to confirm and to save the altered settings.
7. Use the arrow key to navigate to ‘NTSC/PAL’ and press the ‘Enter’ button on the
remote control. Select the correct region code: PAL for most European countries,
NTSC for North-America and Japan.
5.3 Setting up sound
1. Use the arrow keys to navigate to ‘Audio output’ and press the ‘Enter’ key on the
remote control.
2. Select the desired audio settings. Choose ‘Stereo’ or choose ‘Digital’ (Choose
’Digital’ if you are using the optical connection of the media player) and press the
‘Enter’ button on the remote control to confirm and to save the altered settings.

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3. Press the ‘Back’ button on the remote control.
5.4 Music settings
1. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the ‘Music’ icon and press the ‘Enter’ key on
the remote control.
2. Select the desired setting (Do you want all the music repeated, select ‘Repeat
all’. Do you want to randomly play your music, then select ‘Shuffle’. Try the
settings yourself to figure out which setting best suits you) As soon you have
found the desired setting, press the ‘Enter’ button on the remote control to
confirm and to save the altered settings.
3. Press the ‘Back’ button on the remote control.
5.5 Photo settings
1. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the ‘Photos’ icon and press the ‘Enter’ button
on the remote control.
2. ‘Slideshow sequence’ is selected by default. Press the ‘Enter’ button on the
remote control.
3. Select the manner how to display the photos or images. (Select ‘Shuffle’ if you do
not want to let the photos or images appear in a fixed order. Select ‘Repeat all’ to
randomly show the photos or pictures again once they have been shown. Select
‘Repeat and shuffle’ if you want all available photos and images being repeated
randomly).
4. As you have found the desired setting, press the ‘Enter’ button on the remote
control to confirm and to save the altered settings.
5. Use the arrow keys to navigate to ‘Photo Scaling’ and press the ‘Enter’ button on
the remote control.
6. You can now select the manner how to display the photos or images. You can
choose between ‘Keep as original’ where the photos and images will be
displayed as they originally are. Choose ‘Fit to screen’ and the photos and
images will be stretched to fit the television’s resolution. Choose ‘Display in full
screen’ and the photos and images will be stretched to fit on full screen
regardless of the photos and images original size or resolution. Choose the
desired setting and press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm and to save the altered
settings.
7. Press the ‘Back’ button on the remote control.
8. Use the arrow keys to navigate to ‘Transition Effect’ and press the ‘Enter’ button
on the remote control.
9. You can now decide how the media player switches to the next photo or image.
Choose ‘Normal’ and the media player will switch to the next photo or image
without any additional effect. Choose ‘Fade’ and the current image will fade out
before switching to the next photo or image, the new photo or image appears
faded and slowly the image will appear bright and sharp on screen. Choose
‘Random’ to let the media player decide how to switch to the next photo or image.

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10. Press the ‘Back’ button on the remote control.
11. Use the arrow keys to navigate to ‘Interval time’ and press the ‘Enter’ key on the
remote control. Select the amount of time needed before switching to another
photo or image.
12. Choose the desired setting and press the ‘Enter’ key to confirm and to save the
altered settings.
13. Press the ‘Back’ button on the remote control.
5.6 Network settings
In the following steps we will explain how to setup the media player for network usage.
1. Use the arrow keys to navigate to ‘Network’ and press the ‘Enter’ button on the
remote control.
2. ‘Network setup’ is selected by default. Press the ‘Enter’ button on the remote
control.
3. You have two options:
DHCP (recommended)
Choose ‘DHCP’ if there is a DHCP server in your network which can provide the
media player the correct IP-Address settings. Press the ‘Enter’ button on the
remote control.
Static
Choose ‘Static IP’ if there is not a DHCP server in your network which forces you
to fill in the correct IP-Address settings yourself. Press the ‘Enter’ button on the
remote control to advance in the IP-Address settings menu. Follow the
instructions on the screen to enter the correct settings. You will need to enter an
IP-address within the IP range of your network, and it needs to be unique. The
subnet mask, gateway and DNS addresses are the same as used in your
network.
4. Now use the arrow keys on the remote control to navigate to ‘Device name’ and
press the ‘Enter’ button on the remote control.
5. Fill in a name using the remote control. With this name the media player will be
visible within your network. After given a name, navigate to ‘OK’ and press the
‘Enter’ button on the remote control to confirm and to save the altered settings.
6. Press the ’Home’ button on the remote control in order to return to the media
player’s main menu.
7. Congratulations! The media player has been setup and is ready to be used!
6.0 Connecting a USB device
You can use the full potential of the media player when connecting a USB hard disk or
USB memory stick filled with (HD) media, to the media player’s USB 2.0 port. The
moment a USB hard disk or USB memory stick is connected, the media player will
detect this device automatically and you can begin to enjoy your media player. We will
explain how to connect a USB hard disk or USB memory stick in the following steps.

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1. Make sure the media player is turned on and is completely started.
2. Connect the USB cable of your USB hard disk to the media player’s USB port.
Connect the other side of the USB cable to the USB port on the USB hard disk.
Or connect your USB memory stick to the USB port of the media player.
7.0 Playing Media
Now you have finished setting up the media player and (eventually) you have
connected a USB hard disk or USB memory stick, you can play the available media.
We will explain how to view and/or play the different media types.
7.1 Playing video from your USB devices
1. Make sure the media player is turned on and is completely started.
2. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the ‘Video’ icon.
3. Below the ‘Video’ icon you will see the notification ‘USB1’. This means the media
player has recognized the connected device. If you see a blue border around one
of these notifications, it means that the media player has selected this device as
playback device.
4. Press the ‘Enter’ key on the remote control. The available video files will be
displayed. If the video files are located in a separate folder, select this folder and
press the ‘Enter’ button on the remote control.
5. Select the video file you want to play and press the ‘Enter’ button on the remote
control.
6. The selected video file will automatically begin playing.
7. If the video file you are playing has subtitles, press the ‘Option’ button on the
remote control once. Then, press the second icon onscreen (three lines with dots
in front) to see the subtitles.
7.2 Playing Music and other audio from your USB device
1. Make sure the media player is turned on and is completely started.
2. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the ‘Music’ icon.
3. Below the icon ‘Music’, you will see the notification ‘USB1’. This means the media
player has recognized the connected device. If you see a blue border around one
of these notifications, it means that the media player has selected this device as
playback device.
4. Press the ‘Enter’ button on the remote control, after that, the available audio files
will be shown. If the audio files are located in a separate folder, select this folder
and press the ‘Enter’ button on the remote control. The audio files will be shown
now.
5. The media player will automatically start to play the first audio file. If desired,
select another audio file and press the ‘Enter’ button to play the selected file.