Fantec 3DAluPlay User manual

Fantec 3DAluPlay
Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Preface......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Packing List.................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Cautions ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Connection ................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 View.............................................................................................................................. 9
1.6 First steps................................................................................................................... 10
1.7 HDD Format ............................................................................................................... 10
2. About the Player .................................................................................................................11
2.1 Remote Control ...........................................................................................................11
3. Main Functions .................................................................................................................. 13
3.1 Setup Menu................................................................................................................ 13
3.2 Movie Library.............................................................................................................. 21
3.3 Photo Library.............................................................................................................. 23
3.4 Music Library.............................................................................................................. 25
3.5 3D Movie Playback..................................................................................................... 27
3.6 File Manager............................................................................................................... 28
3.7 Playlist Management.................................................................................................. 32
3.8 Copy und Delete Function.......................................................................................... 34
3.9 Internet Media ............................................................................................................ 35
3.10 Using the Auto Start function.................................................................................... 36
4. Network Server and Client................................................................................................ 37
4.1 Samba (SMB) Server ................................................................................................. 37
5. Upgrading the Firmware ................................................................................................... 38
6. Appendixes......................................................................................................................... 38
7. Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................................ 40
8. Copyrights and Trademarks............................................................................................. 42
9. Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 42
10. GPL Statement ................................................................................................................. 43

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1. Introduction
1.1 Preface
Thank you very much for purchasing the FANTEC 3DAluPlay media player. We hope you will
enjoy using it as a great home entertainment partner. This player has the following
functionality.
A/V Output
HDMI 1.4 for high-definition video and digital audio
Composite video and stereo audio for analog audio-visual connection
YPbPr Out (Component)
coaxial interface (optical and electric) for high-fidelity digital audio
Adjustable video output resolution (NTSC, PAL, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p,
1080p/24p)
Movie Playback
Movie format: AVI, VOB, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPG, TS, WMV, DAT, IFO, RM, RMVB, ISO
(DVD & BluRay), AVCHD, MTS, M2TS, M4V, ASF, FLV, XviD, DVD menu playback, H.264,
resolution up to 720p/1080i/1080p
3D format: 3D Frame Packing (3D BD), 3D MVC (Multiview Video Coding), 3D SbS (Side
by Side) 3D TaB (Top and Bottom)
Supports major audio formats (1080p HD video decoding)
Fast forward/rewind
View subtitle
Subtitle control: color/offset/size
SRT, SMI, SSA,SUB, IDX+SUB
Music Playback
Music format: MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV, FLAC
Audio Codecs: MP2/3, OGG Vorbis, WMA Standard (DRM, and Advanced Profile not
supported), PCM, LPCM, RA, DTS, Dolby Digital
Fast forward/rewind
Shuffle
Repeat
Photo Playback
Photo format: HD JPEG, JPG, BMP, GIF, TIF, PNG
You can view photos in slide show mode with background music.
Zoom in/out, Rotate

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Network Feature
A/V streaming/transmission via Ethernet (10M/100M/1000M) & Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n,
optional)
File sharing via Samba Server
A/V streaming via UPnP Media Server
File Copy
Supports copying & moving files among USB devices, Local HDD, and Network
USB 2.0 Support
USB HOST port x 2 (for USB storage devices),for connection of an USB DVD drive, an
USB Y-cable is recommended
Note: All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication.
However, as our engineers are always updating and improving the product, your device’s
software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in
this manual.
1.2 Packing List
Part
Quantity
Player
1
Remote Control
1
Remote Control Battery
2
AC/DC adaptor
1
USB3.0 cable
1
Quick start guide
1
Warranty card
1
Note: The actual contents in the package might be different from the packing list in the manual.
1.3 Cautions
The FANTEC 3DAluPlay 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℃.

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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
- 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.
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 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 Connecting the Power Supply
Follow the picture and connect the AC adaptor to the player’s DC IN jack;
1.4.2 Connecting a USB Device
(1) Make sure the player is powered on;
(2) Plug in the USB stick, USB DVD or USB HDD etc. to the USB HOST port of this player.
In this way, you can browse contents on the USB device.

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1.4.3 Connecting to a TV
1.4.3.1 A/V OUT / YPbPr OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the connector to the player’s jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the connector to the TV’s IN jack.
In this way, you can enjoy the content in the player on TV or other display devices.
Note: The A/V and YPbPr cables are optional accessories sold separately.
1.4.3.2 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.
Note: The HDMI cable is an optional accessory sold separately.
In this way, you can have the highest quality video and audio via a single cable.

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1.4.4 Connecting to a Digital Amplifier
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the connector of your optical fiber / electrical coaxial cable to
the player’s S/PDIF jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the other connector on your optical fiber / electrical coaxial
cable to the digital audio device (digital amplifier or decoder).
Note: S/PDIF cables aren’t supplied.
In this way, you can enjoy powerful Dolby Digital/ Dolby Digital Plus/ Dolby TrueHD/ DTS or
MPEG sound. HD sound is transferred via HDMI cable and an amplifier with HDMI interface is
needed. (Please refer to ‘3.1.2 Changing Audio Settings’ for configuration)
1.4.5 Connecting to a network
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.

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1.4.6 Connecting to a wireless network
(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.
Note: The Wi-Fi Dongle is an optional accessory sold separately. (Please refer to ‘3.1.4
Changing Network Settings’ for more details about wireless setup)
1.5 View
Front Panel
1. Power button
Mode
Status
Working
Blue
Standby
Red
Side Panel
1. USB 2.0 HOST port
2. USB 2.0 HOST port
Back Panel
1. Power input
2. A/V OUT jack (picture)
3. A/V OUT jack (sound)
4. A/V OUT jack (sound)
5. S/PDIF Optical jack
6. Reset
7. HDMI1.4 jack
8. Gigabit LAN socket
9. USB3.0 to PC
10. S/PDIF electrical jack
11. YPbPr (Component)
12. On/Off

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1.6 First steps
At the time if you connect the player to the TV, you can make first step settings:
Note: You can adjust these settings at any time in the setup menu.
1.7 HDD Format
For users who wish to install a new SATA HDD into the player, at first you have to format the
hard disk. Please refer to the following procedures to format the hard disk.
- Step 1: Go in the Setup menu under System can you format the HDD
- Step 2 Select the HDD and on the Warning page, press OK to confirm.
- Step 3: Select Format, press OK, and then hard disk format will start.
The formatting procedure will be finished within a few minutes.And then you can use the hard
disk properly on the player.
Note: HDD format will remove all data stored on the hard disk drive. Please take care and
backup your data in advance!