Emtec Movie Cube Q700 User manual

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Movie Cube Q700/800
User’s Manual
(Version 1.0.0)

Table of Contents
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Preface ............................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Packing List ....................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Caution .............................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Connection ......................................................................................................... 7
1.5 First Time Usage ............................................................................................. 12
2. About the Player ............................................................................................................ 13
2.1 Remote Control ............................................................................................... 13
2.2 Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 16
2.3 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................... 16
2.4 ide Panel ........................................................................................................ 17
3. Getting Started................................................................................................................ 17
3.1 * electing DVB-T TV (For Q800 only) ......................................................... 18
3.2 * electing Analog TV (For Q800 only) ......................................................... 18
3.3 electing A/V In – ignal from the A/V IN jack ............................................. 18
3.4 electing Playback – Playback and Edit Recorded Titles ............................... 18
3.5 electing Browser – Playback Multimedia Files ............................................ 19
3.6 electing Internet Radio .................................................................................. 19
4. * Watching Analog & DVB-T TV programs (For Q800 only)............................... 19
4.1 * Watching Analog TV programs (For Q800 only) ......................................... 19
4.2 * Watching DVB-T TV programs (For Q800 only) ........................................ 19
5. The Title List Menu for Recorded Videos................................................................ 22
5.1 Title List Menu ................................................................................................ 22
5.2 Playing Back Titles .......................................................................................... 23
5.3 Deleting Titles ................................................................................................. 23
5.4 Renaming Titles ............................................................................................... 24
5.5 orting Files .................................................................................................... 24
5.6 Title Edit Menu ................................................................................................ 25
5.7 Tools ................................................................................................................ 28
5.8 aving Your Recorded Titles .......................................................................... 29
6. Timer Record Menu........................................................................................................ 29
6.1 Create a New chedule .................................................................................... 29
6.2 Editing chedule .............................................................................................. 30
6.3 Deleting chedules .......................................................................................... 31
6.4 Viewing chedule tatus ................................................................................ 31
6.5 Viewing Recording History ............................................................................. 32
7. Setup Menu...................................................................................................................... 32
7.1 * Changing DVB-T TV settings (For Q800 only) ........................................... 32
7.2 * Changing Analog TV settings (For Q800 only) ........................................... 35
7.3 Changing Video ettings ................................................................................. 37
7.4 Changing Audio ettings ................................................................................. 39
7.5 Changing Record ettings ............................................................................... 40
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7.6 Changing Network ettings ............................................................................. 42
7.7 Changing ystem ettings ............................................................................... 45
7.8 Miscellaneous .................................................................................................. 49
8. Browser Menu.................................................................................................................. 51
8.1 Browsing All .................................................................................................... 51
8.2 Browsing Music .............................................................................................. 52
8.3 Browsing Photos .............................................................................................. 52
8.4 Browsing Movies ............................................................................................ 53
8.5 Browsing via Network ..................................................................................... 54
8.6 Renaming / Deleting Files ............................................................................... 57
8.7 Managing the Playlist ...................................................................................... 58
9. File Copy Menu............................................................................................................... 60
10. NAS Function................................................................................................................ 62
11. Listening to Internet Radio........................................................................................ 62
11.1 tation List Menu .......................................................................................... 63
11.2 Genre List Menu ............................................................................................ 64
11.3 My Favorite tation ....................................................................................... 64
12. Upgrading the Firmware............................................................................................. 65
13. Appendixes.................................................................................................................... 67
13.1 pecifications ................................................................................................ 67
13.2 Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................... 69
13.3 Copyrights and Trademarks ........................................................................... 72
13.4 Warranty ........................................................................................................ 72
Note: he chapters and items marked ‘*’ ahead in this manual are for Q800 only.
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1. Introduction
1.1 Preface
Dear Customer,
hank you very much for purchasing the Movie Cube Q700/800. In the digital era, this product
is a great home entertainment partner. With the outstanding design, you can enjoy movies
and music, view photos of precious moments, and record your favorite V or movie programs
and view them in your own time. he editing function provides you with an easy way to save
these. It’s easy to use this product as a portable external storage device with its built-in HDD
and high-speed USB 2.0.
his player has the following functionality:
Video Recording - supports one button recording and scheduled recording, can easily
record programs from DVB- / Analog V, DVD player, DV, etc., and
save as MPEG-2 (.mpg, or .ts) format; also can edit the recorded
titles;
- ime shifting function;
Movie Playback - supports VOB (DVD), IFO (DVD), MPG (MPEG-2/1), AVI (MPEG-4
ASP: XviD), DA (VCD), and MPEG-2 S files; resolution up to 1080i;
Music Playback - supports MP3, OGG, and WMA files;
- supports one button playlist music playback;
Photo Playback - supports digital camera JPEG, and BMP files;
Data Storage - works as a portable hard disk using USB 2.0 port;
Network Function - Ethernet & WLAN streaming playback and NAS function (Wireless
function supported by the optional Wireless LAN USB Adapter);
HDMI - High-Definition Multimedia Interface transmits the highest quality
digital video and audio via a single cable, simplifies cabling and
provides high quality home theater experience.
* Analog V - supports analog PAL B/G, D/K, I, SECAM L and L’ reception.
* DVB- V - supports Digital Video Broadcasting errestrial (DVB- ) V reception;
- supports Electronic Program Guide (EPG) and eletext.
We hope that this product will bring you a lot of enjoyment. We are committed to apply
multimedia technology in your work, entertainment, family, daily life, car and everywhere!
Welcome to EM EC. hank you again for choosing our Movie Cube Q700/800.
Note: WMA Pro & Advanced Profile and WMA with DRM are not supported.
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1.2 Packing List
Part Quantity
Player 1
A/V cable 1
SCAR in adapter 1 (no need for USA)
USB cable 1
Remote Control 1
Remote Control Battery 2
AC/DC adaptor 1
AC/DC adaptor Power Cord 1
English User Manual (printed) 1
Quick Installation Guide 1
Warranty card 1
Driver CD (with User Manual) 1
Wireless LAN USB Adapter 1 (optional)
* DVB- Antenna 1 (optional)
Note:
he actual contents in the package might be different from the packing list in this manual.
1.3 Caution
his player’s design and manufacture has your safety in mind. In order to safely and
effectively use this player, please read the following before usage.
1.3.1 Usage cautions
User should not modify this player. If commercial hard disk is being used, the environmental
temperature should be within +5℃ ~ +35℃.
1.3.2 Power
he player’s power voltage: DC 12V.
When using this player, please connect the supplied AC adapter or AC adapter cable to the
player’s power jack. When placing the adapter cable, make sure it can not get damaged or be
subject to pressure. o reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the adapter first before
cleaning it. Never connect the adapter to the player in a humid or dusty area. Do not replace
the adapter or cable’s wire or connector.
1.3.3 Radio interference/compatibility
- If not properly shielded, almost all electronic devices will get radio interference. Under some
conditions, your player might get interference.
- he design of this player has followed the FCC/CE standard, and has followed the following
rules:
(1) his player may not cause harmful interference;
(2) his player could accept some interference received including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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1.3.4 Repair
If the player has a problem, you should take it to an appointed repair center and let the
specialists do the repair, never repair the player yourself, you might damage the player or
endanger yourself or your data.
1.3.5 Disposing of the player
When you dispose of the player, be sure to dispose it appropriately. Some countries may
regulate disposal of electrical device, please consult with your local authority.
1.3.6 Hard disk cautions
he player uses an internal hard disk for data storage, in normal case, format or repair is not
required.
You should carefully read the < Frequently Asked Questions > chapter, and check our
website for latest information before formatting the hard disk.
- Physical impact may create bad sector in the hard disk, you can use CHKDSK to fix the
problem.
- All data stored in the player may be lost due to physical impact, electrical shock, power lost,
HDD format etc. Please backup your data.
- It is suggested to do defragment after a long period of usage.
- Regularly backup the data in the hard disk so that it can be recovered in the event of data
corruption or loss. Our company takes no responsibility for loss of data stored on the hard
disk.
1.3.7 Others
When using this player, please do not let the player come into contact with water or other
liquid, if water is accidentally spilled on the player, please use a dry cloth to absorb the
spillage.
Electronic products are vulnerable, when using please avoid shaking or hitting the player, and
do not press the buttons too hard.
Do not let the player come into contact with water or other liquid.
Do not disassemble the player, repair the player or change the design of the player, any
damage done will not be included in the repair policy.
Do not press the buttons of the player too hard.
Avoid hitting the player with hard object, avoid shaking the player, and stay away from
magnetic fields.
During electrostatic discharge and the strong electromagnetic field, the product will
malfunction, then unplug the power cable and the product will return to normal
performance next time it is powered on.
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1.4 Connection
1.4.1 Connect to Computer
(1) Make sure the player is powered on;
(2) Plug in the squarish connector of the USB cable to this player’s USB DEVICE port;
(3) Plug in the rectangular connector of the USB cable to computer.
1.4.2 USB Mass Storage Device (like USB stick, MP3, USB HDD etc.)
Connection
(1) Make sure the player is powered on;
(2) Plug in the USB stick or USB HDD etc. to one of the USB host ports of this player.
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1.4.3 TV connection
1. A/V IN
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the player’s A/V IN jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the A/V OU jack of the V/IP V
Set- op Box (S B).
In this way, you can record V programs from the V/IP V Set- op Box.
2. A/V OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the player’s A/V OU jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the V’s A/V IN jack.
In this way, you can enjoy the content in the player on V or other display devices.
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3. Y/Pb/Pr Component OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the player’s Y/Pb/Pr jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the V’s Y/Pb/Pr jack.
Audio Connection while using Y/Pb/Pr Video out:
First method: use the audio output from the A/V OU jack;
Second method: use the audio output from the S/PDIF Coaxial or Optical jack.
In this way, you can also enjoy videos, music, and photos in the player on V.
4. HDMI OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug one connector on your HDMI cable to the player’s HDMI jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug the other connector on your HDMI cable to the V’s HDMI
jack.
In this way, you can have the highest quality video and audio via a single cable.
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5. * TV IN/OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug a V Aerial or analog V cable to the V IN socket;
(2) You can also use a V cable to connect the V OU socket, and then to your V set,
which will bypass the RF signals.
1.4.4 Digital Audio Device connection
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the RCA connector on your coaxial cable to the player’s
S/PDIF Coaxial jack. Or if you use optical fiber, please plug in the oslink connector on your
optical fiber to the player’s S/PDIF Optical jack;(not supplied)
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the other connector on your coaxial cable or optical fiber to
the digital audio device.(not supplied)
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1.4.5 Power connection
(1) Follow the picture and connect the AC adaptor to the player’s DC IN jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the AC adaptor to the power outlet.
1.4.6 Ethernet connection
o connect to a LAN (Local Area Network) you require a cat5, cat5e or cat6 network cable
(not supplied).
(1) Connect one of the crystal plugs on the cable to the player’s RJ45 LAN socket;
(2) Connect the other crystal plug on the cable to a RJ45 LAN port on your router, switch, or
hub devices.
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1.4.7 WLAN connection
(1) Make sure the player is powered on;
(2) Plug the Wireless LAN USB Adapter (i.e. Wi-Fi USB Dongle) to the USB HOS port of the
player.
1.5 First Time Usage
1.5.1 Firmware Installation
For users who bought the player without a HDD inside, and want to install a SA A HDD,
please see ‘HDD Format’ in ‘7.7 Changing System Settings’ for details.
1.5.2 Remote Control
First time usage of Remote control
Install the batteries before using the remote control, installation steps are as the picture
shows:
1.5.3 Power on/off, language control
1. Power on
After connecting the power supply cord and turning on the POWER switch, the player will
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soon enter the main interface, and the POWER indicator on the front panel will turn blue.
2. Power off
When the system is running, press the power / standby button on the front panel or remote
control, the player will enter standby mode.
3. Language control
he system language of this player can be set to English or other languages. In the setup
interface is language setup, the selected language will take effect immediately.
2. About the Player
2.1 Remote Control
All procedures in this manual can be carried out using the remote control buttons. See the
following for details on each button and its function:
1. shift
2. home
3. menu 4. setup (display)
5. resolution
6. subtitle
7. record
8. stop
9. fr
10. vol +
11. enter
12. vol -
13. mute
14. numeric buttons
15. time shift
16. * EPG <green>
17. red
18. * TTX <yellow>
19. blue
20. audio
21. back
22. prev
23. navigational
buttons
24. next
25. play
26. ff
27. source
28. pause
29. repeat (timer)
30. goto (browser)
31. music
32. copy
33. power / standby
Note: he buttons marked ‘*’ ahead are for Q800 only.
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No. Name Function
1shift shift button:
Press to shift the resolution, setup, repeat, and goto
buttons to be zoom, display, timer, and browser.
2home home button:
Press to view the main interface.
3menu menu button:
Press to activate tools menus:
Press in the browser menu to rename and delete files.
Press in My_Shortcuts in NE of the browser menu to add
shortcuts for network access.
4setup (display)setup button:
Press to enter the setup menu.
display button:
Press to display current status.
Press during playback and an on-screen display appears,
showing track number and time elapsed/remaining.
Press during recording and an on-screen display appears,
showing the recording quality setting and time elapsed.
Press during live V and an on-screen display appears,
showing the current channel number and time.
Press during time shifting to turn the time shifting bar
on/off.
5resolution (zoom)resolution button:
Press to switch between N SC, PAL, 480P, 576P, 720P, and
1080I.
zoom button:
Press to zoom in/out the image (photo or video).
6subtitle subtitle button:
Press to set subtitle options.
7record record button:
Press to begin recording or to resume when recording has been
paused.
Press repeatedly to set one touch recording (O R) length (30
MIN. / 60 MIN. / 90 MIN. / 120 MIN. / 180 MIN. / 240 MIN. / Off).
8stop stop button:
Press to stop playback.
9fr fast rewind button:
Press to fast rewind the current playback.
Press repeatedly to select speeds.
10 vol + vol + button:
Press to increase the volume.
11 enter enter button:
Press to select options in menus.
12 vol - vol - button:
Press to decrease the volume.
13 mute mute button:
Press to mute audio output, and press again to resume.
14 numeric buttons numeric buttons:
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Press to enter channel numbers or numeric input when
changing settings.
15 time shift time shift button:
While in the DVB- / Analog V or A/V IN mode, press to
activate the time shift function, which allows you to pause live
V and resume the program from the point you left it. While
paused, the program is recorded to the internal HDD as long as
the space is available.
Press to activate the time shift function and wait for the play
arrow to appear on the screen.
Press the pause button and the program will be paused.
Press the play button to resume viewing the program.
ime shift mode remains active until you press the stop button.
16 * EPG <green>* EPG button:
Press to enter the Electronic Program Guide which displays an
on-screen list of programs for the coming week when watching
Digital errestrial V.
17 red red button:
Reserved button. No function has been assigned to it yet.
18 * TTX <yellow>* TTX button:
Press to open eletext OSD if it is available in the broadcasted
stream of Digital errestrial V.
19 blue blue button:
Reserved button. No function has been assigned to it yet.
20 audio audio button:
Press to select an audio track.
21 back back button:
Press to go back to the previous screen when navigating
menus.
22 prev previous button:
Press to go to the previous file or the previous chapter on a title.
23 navigational
buttons
navigational button:
Press the arrow buttons to select menu options.
24 next next button:
Press to go to the next file or the next chapter on a title.
25 play play button:
Press to begin the playback of a title.
26 ff fast forward button:
Press to fast forward the current playback.
Press repeatedly to select speeds.
27 source source button:
Reserved button. No function has been assigned to it yet.
28 pause pause / step button:
Press to pause the current playback.
Press again to step to the next frame.
Press the play button to resume the playback.
29 repeat (timer)repeat 1/all button:
Press to set repeat option - Chapter, itle or Off.
timer button:
Press to enter the timer menu to add, edit and delete recording
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schedules. See ’6.1 Creating a New Schedule’for more
details.
30 goto (browser)goto button:
Press to jump to a specific point on a title. Specify the point
using itle, Chapter and ime.
browser button:
Press to browse music, photo, and movie files on USB, HDD,
and NE .
31 music music button:
Press to start playing music in the playlist.
32 copy copy button:
Press to enter the file copy menu.
33 power / standby power / standby button:
Press to enter standby mode or wake up.
2.2 Front Panel
1. POWER / S ANDBY button 2. RECORDING indicator
3. HDD indicator 4. POWER indicator
2.3 Rear Panel
1. Air Flow hole 2. Y/Pb/Pr OU jack
3. A/V OU jack 4. A/V IN jack
5. S/PDIF OP ICAL/COAXIAL jack 6. HDMI jack
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7. RJ45 LAN socket 8. DC IN jack
9. POWER switch 10. * V / RF IN socket
11. * V / RF OU (LOOP HROUGH)
socket
Note: he V IN / OU sockets are for Q800 only.
2.4 Side Panel
1. USB HOS port (A- ype) x2 2. USB DEVICE port (B- ype)
3. Getting Started
Power on the system, and after a few seconds, the system will enter the main interface. o
return to this menu, you can also press the home button on the remote control.
Note: he above main interface is for Q800 only. here is no DVB-T and Analog TV icon
on the main interface of Q700 using the Playlist and Setup icon instead, see photos below.
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3.1 * Selecting DVB-T TV (For Q800 only)
In this menu, you can watch and record Digital errestrial V programs, or have the time shift
function.
Select the DVB-T icon on the main interface to enter this menu.
3.2 * Selecting Analog TV (For Q800 only)
In this menu, you can watch and record Analog V programs, or have the time shift function.
Select the Analog TV icon on the main interface to enter this menu.
3.3 Selecting A/V In – Signal from the A/V IN jack
In this menu, you can watch and record audio-visual signal from the A/V IN jack on the rear
panel of the unit, or have the time shift function.
Select the A/V In icon on the main interface to enter this menu.
3.4 Selecting Playback – Playback and Edit Recorded Titles
A clip recorded on HDD or USB device is called a itle.
In this menu, you can playback the recorded video or V programs; you can also Merge/Split/
Delete/Edit all the recorded titles.
Select the Playback icon on the main interface to access the title list menu.
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3.5 Selecting Browser – Playback Multimedia Files
You can browse all the multimedia (Videos/Music/Photos) files on the internal HDD, USB or
Network, and playback them on V.
Press the browser button on the remote control or select the Browser icon on the main
interface to browse movie, photo, and music files stored either on a HDD, USB device, or
Network.
3.6 Selecting Internet Radio
In this menu, you can listen to the SHOU cast free radio programs on the Internet.
Select the Internet Radio icon on the main interface to enter this menu.
4. * Watching Analog & DVB-T TV programs (For
Q800 only)
Equipped with an internal Hybrid V uner, this player integrates Analog and Digital
errestrial V receiving. Please refer to ‘7.1 Changing DVB-T TV settings’ and ‘7.2
Changing Analog TV settings’ in order to make correct settings before reading the
following chapters.
4.1 * Watching Analog TV programs (For Q800 only)
o enter the Analog V mode, select the Analog TV icon on the main interface.
he following are some functional buttons on the remote control available when watching
Analog V programs.
Name Function
up / down (ch+ /
ch-)
Press to switch channels. (Channels cannot be switched in the
recording mode.)
display Press to view the current channel number and time.
record Press to start recording the current V program.
time shift Press to activate the time shift function.
timer Press to edit scheduled recordings.
zoom Press to zoom out the image.
4.2 * Watching DVB-T TV programs (For Q800 only)
o enter the DVB- V mode, select the DVB-T icon on the main interface.
he following are some functional buttons on the remote control available when watching
Digital V programs.
Name Function
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enter Press to view the program list menu.
up / down (ch+ /
ch-)
Press to switch channels. (Channels cannot be switched in the
recording mode.)
display Press to view the current channel number and time.
record Press to start recording the current V program.
time shift Press to activate the time shift function.
timer Press to edit scheduled recordings.
subtitle Press to activate the subtitle list menu if available.
EPG Press to activate the EPG menu if available.
TTX Press to activate the eletext menu if available.
zoom Press to zoom out the image.
4.2.1 Program List Menu
Press the enter button when watching DVB- V programs, and the program list menu
where you can see the program number and name will be displayed.
Press the up / down button to select V channels, and press the enter button to confirm.
4.2.2 Info Bar
While switching channels by the up / down button, an info bar will be displayed to show the
channel information.
here’re 4 icons displayed on the bar. aking the info bar in the above photo for example:
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