Emtec Movie Cube S800 User manual

Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Preface...............................................................................................................3
1.2 Packing List ......................................................................................................4
1.3 Caution..............................................................................................................4
1.4 Connection........................................................................................................6
1.5 First Time Usage.............................................................................................12
2. About the Player ................................................................................................................ 13
2.1 Remote Control...............................................................................................13
2.2 Front Panel......................................................................................................17
2.3 Rear Panel.......................................................................................................18
3. Getting Started................................................................................................................... 19
3.1 Selecting DVB-T TV (only for S800).............................................................19
3.2 Selecting Analog TV (only for S800) .............................................................19
3.3 Selecting A/V In –Signal from the A/V IN jack ............................................19
3.4 Selecting Playback –Playback and Edit Recorded Titles...............................19
3.5 Selecting Browser –Playback Multimedia Files............................................20
3.6 Selecting Media Library .................................................................................20
3.7 Selecting Internet Radio..................................................................................20
4. Watching Analog & DVB-T TV programs (only for S800) .............................................. 21
4.1 Watching Analog TV programs (only for S800).............................................21
4.2 Watching DVB-T TV programs (only for S800) ............................................21
5. The Title List Menu for Recorded Videos........................................................................ 25
5.1 Title List Menu................................................................................................25
5.2 Playing Back Titles .........................................................................................26
5.3 Deleting Titles.................................................................................................26
5.4 Renaming Titles ..............................................................................................26
5.5 Sorting Files....................................................................................................27
5.6 Title Edit Menu ...............................................................................................28
5.7 Tools................................................................................................................30
5.8 Saving Your Recorded Titles...........................................................................30
6. Timer Record Menu........................................................................................................... 31
6.1 Create a New Schedule...................................................................................31
6.2 Editing Schedule.............................................................................................31
6.3 Deleting Schedules..........................................................................................32
6.4 Viewing Schedule Status.................................................................................32
6.5 Viewing Recording History ............................................................................33
7. Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................ 34
7.1 Changing DVB-T TV settings (only for S800)...............................................34
7.2 Changing Analog TV settings (only for S800) ...............................................36
7.3 Changing Video Settings.................................................................................37
7.4 Changing Audio Settings ................................................................................39
7.5 Changing Record Settings...............................................................................40

2 / 84
7.6 Changing Network Settings............................................................................42
7.7 Changing System Settings ..............................................................................44
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....................................................................................53
8.6 Renaming / Deleting Files ..............................................................................57
8.7 Managing the Playlist .....................................................................................58
9. Media Library ..................................................................................................................... 59
9.1 Music Library..................................................................................................59
9.2 Photo Library ..................................................................................................62
9.3 Movie Library.................................................................................................64
10. File Copy Menu................................................................................................................ 67
11. NAS Function ................................................................................................................... 69
12. Listening to Internet Radio............................................................................................. 70
12.1 Station List Menu..........................................................................................70
12.2 Genre List Menu ...........................................................................................71
12.3 My Favorite Station ......................................................................................72
13. Upgrading the Firmware ................................................................................................. 73
14. Appendixes....................................................................................................................... 75
14.1 Specifications................................................................................................75
14.2 Frequently Asked Questions .........................................................................77
14.3 Copyrights and Trademarks..........................................................................79
14.4 Warranty........................................................................................................80
14.5 License information ......................................................................................80

3 / 84
1. Introduction
1.1 Preface
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for purchasing the Movie Cube S800. 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 TV or movie programs and
view them in your own time. The 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.
This player has the following functionality:
Video Recording
-
supports one button recording and scheduled recording, can easily
record programs from DVB-T / Analog TV, DVD player, DV, etc., and
save as MPEG-2 (.mpg, or .ts) format; also can edit the recorded titles;
-
Time shifting function.
Movie Playback
-
supports VOB (DVD), IFO (DVD), MPG (MPEG-2/1), AVI (MPEG-4
ASP: XviD), DAT (VCD), and MPEG-2 TS 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.
USB HOST
-
supports two USB 2.0 host ports.
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.
SCART
-
supports Euro SCART output.
Analog TV
-
supports analog PAL B/G, D/K, I, SECAM L and L‟ reception.
DVB-T TV
-
supports Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial (DVB-T) TV reception;
-
supports Electronic Program Guide (EPG) and Teletext.
Tuners are only available on the S800 Movie Cube
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 EMTEC. Thank you again for choosing our Movie Cube S700/S800.
Note:
1．WMAPro &Advanced Profile and WMA with DRM are not supported.
2．You can find forums on the Internet where users responding to most of your questions on all
models of Movie Cube as www.mhdworld.com

4 / 84
1.2 Packing List
Part
Quantity
Player
1
A/V cable
1
YUV cable
1
SCART out 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
Rubber feet
4
Wireless LAN USB Adapter
1 (optional)
DVB-T Antenna
1 (optional)
Note:
The actual contents in the package might be different from the packing list in this manual
1.3 Caution
This 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
The 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. To 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.
- The design of this player has followed the FCC/CE standard, and has followed the following
rules:
(1) This player may not cause harmful interference;
(2) This player could accept some interference received including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

5 / 84
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
The 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.

6 / 84
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.
1.4.3 TV connection
1.4.3.1 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 OUT jack of the TV/IPTV
Set-Top Box (STB).

7 / 84
In this way, you can record TV programs from the TV/IPTV Set-Top Box.
1.4.3.2 A/V OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the player‟s A/V OUT jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the TV‟s A/V IN jack.
In this way, you can enjoy the content in the player on TV or other display devices.
1.4.3.3 SCART OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug one connector on the SCART cable to the player‟s SCART
socket;
(2) Follow the picture and plug the other connector on the SCART cable to the TV‟s SCART
socket.

8 / 84
1.4.3.4 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 TV‟s Y/Pb/Pr jack.
Audio Connection while using Y/Pb/Pr Video out:
First method: use the audio output from the A/V OUT 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 TV.
1.4.3.5 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 TV‟s HDMI jack.

9 / 84
In this way, you can have the highest quality video and audio via a single cable.
1.4.3.6 ANT. / RF IN (only for S800)
Follow the picture and plug a TV Aerial or analog TV cable to the ANT. / RF IN socket;
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 Toslink connector on your
optical fiber to the player‟s S/PDIF Optical jack;(not supplied)

10 / 84
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the other connector on your coaxial cable or optical fiber to
the digital audio device.(not supplied)
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
To 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.

11 / 84
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 HOST port of the
player.

12 / 84
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 SATA 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 press the power / standby button on the front
panel or remote control, the player will 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, and the POWER indicator on the front panel will
turn red; you can also press and hold the power / standby button on the front panel for 2
seconds to power off the unit while the system is alive.
3. Language control
The 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.

13 / 84
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:
Note: The buttons marked „*‟ ahead are for S800 only.
1. shift
2. home
3. menu
4. setup (display)
5. resolution (zoom)
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

14 / 84
No.
Name
Function
1
shift
shift button:
Press to shift the resolution, setup, repeat, and goto buttons
to be zoom, display, timer, and browser.
2
home
home button:
Press to view the main interface.
3
menu
menu button:
Press to activate tools menus:
Press in the browser menu to rename and delete files.
Press in My_Shortcuts in NET of the browser menu to add
shortcuts for network access.
4
setup (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 TV 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.
5
resolution (zoom)
resolution button:
Press to switch between NTSC, PAL, 480P, 576P, 720P, and
1080I.
zoom button:
Press to zoom in/out the image (photo or video).
6
subtitle
subtitle button:
Press to set subtitle options.
7
record
record button:
Press to begin recording or to resume when recording has been
paused.
Press repeatedly to set one touch recording (OTR) length (30
MIN. / 60 MIN. / 90 MIN. / 120 MIN. / 180 MIN. / 240 MIN. / Off).

15 / 84
8
stop
stop button:
Press to stop playback.
9
fr
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:
Press to enter channel numbers or numeric input when
changing settings.
15
time shift
time shift button:
While in the DVB-T / Analog TV or A/V IN mode, press to
activate the time shift function, which allows you to pause live
TV 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.
Time 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 Terrestrial TV.
17
red
red button:
Reserved button. No function has been assigned to it yet.
18
TTX <yellow>
TTX button:
Press to open Teletext OSD if it is available in the broadcasted
stream of Digital Terrestrial TV.

16 / 84
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, Title or Off.
timer button:
Press to enter the timer menu to add, edit and delete recording
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 Title, Chapter and Time.
browser button:
Press to browse music, photo, and movie files on USB, HDD,
and NET.

17 / 84
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
No.
Name
Function
1
LCD screen
Menu & icon information will be displayed on the
screen.
2
Infrared receiver window
Receiving IR signals from the remote control.
3
REC indicator
Indicator (blue) turns on when the system is alive;
Indicator (red) turns on when recording starts.
4
POWER / STANDBY button
Press to enter standby mode or wake up.

18 / 84
2.3 Rear Panel
1. Air Flow hole
2. Y/Pb/Pr OUT jack
3. V2: Video OUT jack
4. L2: Audio OUT jack (Left Channel)
5. V1: Video IN jack
6. L1: Audio IN jack (Left Channel)
7. S/PDIF COAXIAL jack
8. SCART - TV socket
9. ANT. / RF IN socket
10. DC-IN jack
11. RJ45 LAN socket
12. HDMI jack
13. S/PDIF OPTICAL jack
14. R1: Audio IN jack (Right Channel)
15. R2: Audio OUT jack (Right Channel)
16. USB DEVICE port
17. USB HOST port x 2

19 / 84
3. Getting Started
Power on the system, and after a few seconds, the system will enter the main interface. To
return to this menu, you can also press the home button on the remote control.
3.1 Selecting DVB-T TV (only for S800)
In this menu, you can watch and record Digital Terrestrial TV 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 (only for S800)
In this menu, you can watch and record Analog TV 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 Title.
In this menu, you can playback the recorded video or TV programs; you can also
Merge/Split/Delete/Edit all the recorded titles.

20 / 84
Select the Playback icon on the main interface to access the title list menu.
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 TV.
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 Media Library
In this menu, you can search multimedia files stored on the internal HDD.
Select the Library icon on the main interface to enter this menu.
3.7 Selecting Internet Radio
In this menu, you can listen to the SHOUTcast free radio programs on the Internet.
Select the Internet Radio icon on the main interface to enter this menu.