Fantec MM-XHD7 User manual

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Table of content
1. Introduction......................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Preface......................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Packing List..................................................................................................3
1.3 Cautions.......................................................................................................4
1.4 Connection................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Power On / Off .............................................................................................9
2. Remote control.................................................................................................. 10
3. System Start-up................................................................................................. 12
3.1 HDD Format............................................................................................... 12
3.2 TV Mode..................................................................................................... 12
4. Main Menu.......................................................................................................... 13
5. Movie Playback ................................................................................................. 14
5.1 Quick start.................................................................................................. 14
5.2 Thumbnail view .......................................................................................... 14
5.3 List view..................................................................................................... 14
5.4 Playback options........................................................................................ 15
6. Photo Playback ................................................................................................. 17
6.1 Quick start.................................................................................................. 17
6.2 Thumbnail view .......................................................................................... 17
6.3 List view..................................................................................................... 17
6.4 Playback options........................................................................................ 18
7. Music playback.................................................................................................. 19
7.1 Quick start.................................................................................................. 19
7.2 Thumbnail view .......................................................................................... 19
7.3 List view..................................................................................................... 20
7.4 Playback options........................................................................................ 20
8. Text playback..................................................................................................... 21
8.1 Quick start.................................................................................................. 21
8.2 Playback options........................................................................................ 21
9. Flash playback .................................................................................................. 22
9.1 Quick start.................................................................................................. 22
10. Network playback............................................................................................ 23
10.1 Quick start................................................................................................ 23
10.2 Streaming via UPnP................................................................................. 23
10.3 NetRadio.................................................................................................. 27
10.4 Picasa...................................................................................................... 32
10.5 Flickr ........................................................................................................ 33
11. File playback.................................................................................................... 34
11.1 Quick start................................................................................................ 34
12. Copy and Delete function ............................................................................... 35
12.1 Copy mode............................................................................................... 35
12.2 Delete mode............................................................................................. 36
13. Settings............................................................................................................ 37
13.1 Quick start................................................................................................ 37
13.2 Display Settings........................................................................................ 38
13.3 Language Settings ................................................................................... 38
13.4 Photo Settings.......................................................................................... 39
13.5 Movie Settings.......................................................................................... 39
13.6 Music Settings.......................................................................................... 40
13.7 Text Settings............................................................................................. 40
13.8 Default Settings........................................................................................ 41
13.9 About........................................................................................................ 41
13.10 Upgrade ................................................................................................. 42
13.11 Network setup......................................................................................... 42
14. Upgrading the Firmware ................................................................................. 46

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1. Introduction
1.1 Preface
Thank you very much for purchasing FANTEC FULL HD 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 V1.3 for high-definition video and digital audio
•Composite & component video and stereo audio for analogue audio-visual
connection
•S/PDIF optical & coaxial interface for high-fidelity digital audio
•Adjustable video output (NTSC, PAL, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)
Multimedia Playback
•Supports major audio, video and image file formats (1080p HD video decoding)
•Movie format:
AVI/MKV/XVID/DIVX/TS/MTS/M2TS/MPG/MP4/MOV/VOB/ISO/IFO/DAT/
RM/RMVB/FLV/DVD MENU Playback/DVD ISO Playback /H.264/AVCHD
Supports SRT, SSA, ASS, SMI, SAMI, TXT, SUB, SUB+IDX, MKS subtitle format
NOTE: Subtitle and Video must have the same name, (e.g. 123.avi and 123.srt）
Supports fast forward, rewind, pause, previous song, next song, audio switching,
subtitle switching, loop playback, time search operation
•Music format:
MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC/FLAC/Digital downmix
Supports dynamic lyrics display of music (lyrics and music should have same
name)
Supports built-in album art display for music
Supports fast forward, rewind, pause, previous song, next song, loop playback
•Photo format:
HD JPEG/BMP/GIF/TIF/PNG
Photo slide show with background music
Supports zoom, move and rotate
•Text format:
Supports .TXT file
Supports switching of diverse backgrounds style, text font, color
Supports manual wrap, flip, and automatic wrap browsing
When View pictures or read the text, you can listen to music at the same time
•File system format:
NTFS, FAT32

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Network Feature
•A/V streaming via UPnP Media Server
•Internet Radio
•Picasa access
•Flickr access
File Copy and Delete
•Supports copying & delete files among USB devices, Memory Card and HDD
USB 2.0 Support
•USB DEVICE port (for computer connection)
•USB HOST port x 2 (for USB storage devices)
•SD / SDHC /MMC/ MS / MS Pro Card Reader
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
USB cable
1
Remote Control
1
Remote Control Battery
2
AC/DC adaptor
1
Quick start guide (printed)
1
Driver CD (with User Manual)
1
Warranty card
1
Note:
The actual contents in the package might be different from the packing list in this
manual.

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1.3 Cautions
The FANTEC FULL HD MEDIA PLAYER 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 °C ~ +35 °C.
1.3.2 Power
The player’s power voltage: DC 12V.
When using this player, please connect the suppliedAC 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 Hard Disk Cautions
The player uses an internal hard disk for data storage, in normal case, format or
repair is not required.
- 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,

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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 Connecting the Power Supply
(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.
1.4.2 Connecting to a PC
(1) Make sure the player is powered on;
(2) Plug in the squarish connector of the USB cable to this player’s USB Mini
DEVICE port;
(3) Plug in the rectangular connector of the USB cable to computer.
In this way, you can manage content on the built-in HDD of the player on your local
PC.

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1.4.3 Connecting a USB Device or Memory Card
(1) Make sure the player is powered on;
(2) Plug in the USB stick or USB HDD etc. to the USB HOST port of this player.
(3) Insert the memory card into the card slot properly.
In this way, you can browse contents of external USB devices or memory cards.
1.4.4 Connecting to a TV
1.4.4.1 A/V OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 colour connector to the player’sA/V OUT jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 colour 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.

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1.4.4.2 Y/Pb/Pr Component OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 colour connector to the player’s Y/Pb/Pr jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 colour 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.
1.4.4.3 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.
1.4.5 Connecting to an Digital Amplifier
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the Toslink or the Coax connector to the player’s
S/PDIF Optical or Coaxial jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the other connector on your optical fibre / coax to
the digital audio device (digital amplifier or decoder).

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Note: Optical fibre or coax cable is not supplied.
In this way, you can enjoy powerful Digital Surround or MPEG sound
.
1.4.6 Connecting to a LAN
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.
1.5 Power On / Off
Power On
After connecting the DC IN jack and press the power button on the rear panel, the
player will soon enter the home screen, and the power indicator will turn blue.
Power Off
Press the power button on the rear panel, the player will enter power off mode.

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2. 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: