Freecom XS HDMI User manual

MEDIA PLAYER XS HDMI
EXTERNAL M U LTI M EDIA ADAPTER / USB HOST
MANUAL
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Dear user!
Thank you for choosing the Freecom MediaPlayer XS HDMI. The Freecom MediaPlayer
XS HDMI is the perfect solution for playing multimedia files directly from USB devices on
your TV set or HiFi set (autoplay function). For optimal use and performance we advise
you to read this manual carefully before using this product.
Freecom Technologies GmbH • Germany
www.freecom.com
Contents of the box
Please check the contents of the box. At least the following items should be included:
•Freecom MediaPlayer XS HDMI
•IR Remote control
• External Remote control receiver
•Power adapter
•SCART adapter
• Audio/Video cable and HDMI cable
•CD with manual
•Quick Install Guide
Warning !
All rights reserved. The products named in this manual are only used for identification
purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
This device was designed for home or office use.
Warning! This device is equipment complying with EN55022 class B.
Freecom cannot be made liable for any damages, loss of data or damage following thereof
-whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business
interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use
of or inability to use this Freecom product, even if Freecom has been advised of the pos-
sibility of such damages.
We reserve the right to upgrade our products in keeping with technological advances.

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© 2009 Freecom Technologies
Table of contents
Manual
Chapter 1:
Function .................................................................................................................................. Page 4
1.1 MediaPlayer XS HDMI supported formats ....................................................... Page 4
1.2 Precautionary measures......................................................................................... Page 5
1.3 MediaPlayer XS HDMI connectors ...................................................................... Page 6
Chapter 2:
How to connect the MediaPlayer XS HDMI................................................................ Page 7
Chapter 3:
Remote control function................................................................................................... Page 9
Chapter 4:
User operation guide.......................................................................................................... Page 11
4.1 Main menu .................................................................................................................. Page 11
4.1.1 All Files.................................................................................................................... Page 12
4.1.2 Photo....................................................................................................................... Page 13
4.1.3 Music....................................................................................................................... Page 15
4.1.4 Video ....................................................................................................................... Page 16
4.1.5 Setup....................................................................................................................... Page 18
Chapter 5:
Q & A ......................................................................................................................................... Page 24

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Chapter 1: General information
Function
1.1 MediaPlayer XS HDMI supported formats
1. • Photo: JPG, BMP, PNG
• Music: MP3, WAV, WMA
• Video: MPEG-1 (DAT), MPEG-2 (VOB), MPEG-4 (AVI, MP4, ASF, DIVX, XVID), M-JPG
2. Supported video formats: MP42, MP43, DIVX3.11/4.x/5.x and XVID.
3. Apply to all the multimedia file in USB disk and mobile hard disk (FAT32, NTFS).
4. Output port: HDMI, AV and high quality stereo output.
5. TV output Specification: support NTSC/PAL system
6. Power format: DC 5V adapter,AC 100-240V input,Max output voltage:5.5V 2.2A, Max
output power: 12.1W
Important note:
The Freecom device has not been developed or conceived for use with disregard to
copyrights or other rights to intellectual property. The Freecom device can only be
used with material which is the legal property of the user or where the user has a legal
licence for this purpose so that such use must be permitted because of these property
rights or licenses.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license
from Microsoft.

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General information
1.2 Precautionary measures
To ensure that your Freecom MediaPlayer XS HDMI functions properly, please take note
of the following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and
damage the Freecom MediaPlayer XS HDMI.
•The device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the device or power adapter.
•Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat caused by direct sunlight, fire or similar.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles should be placed on the device.
• Do not drop the Freecom MediaPlayer XS HDMI or expose it to other kinds of sud-
den mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the Freecom
MediaPlayer XS HDMI.
•Do not use the Freecom MediaPlayer XS HDMI when the ambient temperature is
below 10°C or above 35°C.
•If the Freecom MediaPlayer XS HDMI is moved from a cool environment to a warmer
environment, please allow the device to acclimatize to the ambient temperature
before operating the device. Failing to do so may lead to condensation within the
device enclosure, which in turn may cause the device to malfunction.
•Do not place liquids or drinks on the Freecom MediaPlayer XS HDMI. When liquids
are spilled and get in contact with the electronics within the device enclosure, it will
damage the device and will cause the device to malfunction.
•Do not use the Freecom MediaPlayer XS HDMI in a dusty environment. Dust inside the
enclosure may damage the internal electronics and result in device malfunction.
•Opening the Freecom MediaPlayer XS HDMI will void the warranty.

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1.3 MediaPlayer XS HDMI connectors
Front view
1. USB connector for external USB Device (USB stick, USB hard drive, MP3 player etc.)
Rear view
2. External remote control receiver (infrared eye)
3. AV Audio and Video output port (to connect to the TV)
4. HDMI High Definition output port
5. Power adapter connector
1.
2. 3. 5.4.

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How to connect the MediaPlayer XS HDMI
IR cable to MP XS HDMI
Fix IR cable to TV
TV cable to MP XS HDMI
TV cable to TV - AV
or SCART
Chapter 2: How to connect the MediaPlayer XS HDMI
1. Connect the remote control receiver cable to the
corresponding input interface on your MediaPlayer
XS HDMI.
2. Fix the remote control receiver on the front panel of
the TV or any other position where the remote con-
trol can be in direct contact with the remote control
receiver.
3. Connect the audio/video cable to your MediaPlayer
XS HDMI.
4. Connect the audio/video cable of the MediaPlayer
XS HDMI to the corresponding input jacks to your TV
(audio/video or SCART).
a) Cinch connection audio/video to TV
or
b) SCART(UsethesuppliedSCARTadaptertoconnect
to SCART)

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Now you can enjoy your multimedia files (Photo, Music, Video) from your USB device
directly on your TV. For detailed instructions how to use the Freecom MediaPlayer XS
HDMI please see chapter 3-4.
If no image appears, please press “OUTPUT” key on remote control till the image ap-
pears.
or HDMI connection
Power
USB connection
5. Connect the HDMI cable to your MediaPlayer XS
HDMI.
6. Connect the HDMI cable to the corresponding input
jack of your TV.
7. Connectthecableofthepowersupplytothe Freecom
MediaPlayer XS HDMI and the power supply itself to
the mains socket.
8. Connect the USB cable (not supplied) to the USBport
of your external USB device.
9. Connect the USB cable (not supplied) to the Freecom
MediaPlayer XS HDMI.

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Remote control function
Chapter 3: Remote control function
Button Definition
ALL FILES Opens the file list with all media files (Photo, Music, Video).
PHOTO Opens file list with all Photo files.
MUSIC Opens file list with all Music files.
VIDEO Opens file list with all Video files.
INFO Displays file information.
If pressed during playback: time is displayed
Repeat Repeat one or all media files in folder
AUTOPLAY Automatic playback of photos with background music.
Fast Forward Fast Forward
STOP STOP
Fast Rewind Fast Rewind

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Skip to previous file Skip to previous file
Playback / Pause Playback / Pause
Skip to next file Skip to next file
SETUP Opens "Setup" menu
HOME Opens main menu
Up, Down Navigation Key: Up, Down ;
Photo: up and down rotate;
Volume : Increase, Decrease
Left, Right Navigation Key: Left, Right ;
Photo: left and right rotate.
OK Confirm / Enter
OUTPUT Change the display output interface & resolution mode (AV
<--> HDMI)
MUTE Audio mute during playback
Important notice
• The maximum operational range of the remote control is approx. 5 meters.
• Point the remote control to the receiver on the front panel of the device. The receiv-
ing angle is about ± 30 degrees in the range of 5 meters.
• Change the batteries when they are weak or empty.

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User operation guide
Chapter 4: User operation guide
After successful hardware installation, you can start using the Freecom MediaPlayer XS
HDMI by following the menu on your TV screen.
4.1 Main Menu
Connect a USB Stick or a USB hard disk to the USB slot. The Main Menu will show 4 func-
tions for your choice:
• Video: Selecting the option "Video" will display only video files in the file list.
• Music: Selecting the option "Music" will display only music files in the file list.
• Photo: Selecting the option "Photo" will display only photo files in the file list.
• All Files: Selecting this option will display all media files in the file list.
Note 1:
If no image appears on your TV screen, please check all cable connections.
Note 2:
When inserting a USB Stick or a USB hard disk with more than one partition or several
USB sticks or hard disks via USB hub, the main screen will show a selection window (see
Figure 2). Press up /down keys to select the device you want to use. Press OK to confirm
your selection.
Figure 2
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Note3:
Don’t arbitrarily remove the USB Stick or a USB hard disk when it is playing. This can
damage your device. In case the device can’t detect any files, the message “NO MEDIA
DETECTED” (see Figure 3).
4.1.1 All Files
Selecting "All files" (Figure 4) in the main menu displays a list with all media files.
Navigate through the list by using the up/down buttons. To open a folder, select it and
press the "OK" button on the remote control. To exit a folder, press the "Home" button
on the remote control. If you are in the root directory, pressing the "Home" button will
open the main menu.
Figure 3
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4.1.2 Photo
Photo Playback
To playback photos on your TV, press either the "All files" or the "Photo" button (Figure
5) on the remote control. "All files" will display all files in the file list, when the "Photo"
button is pressed, only photo files will be shown.
Select a photo file and press the "OK" button on the remote control to show the photo
on the TV screen.
Photo files can easily be recognized by the "Photo" (Figure 6) icon left to the file name.
If the folder where the selected photo is located contains more than one photo file, all
photo files will automatically be played as slideshow.
Figure 6
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Photo File Information
Enter the file list (Figure 7) and press INFO on the remote control. The properties of the
photo will show on the top of the screen (size, resolution, creation date). (see Figure 8)
Rotating Photos
When watching photos, you can use to rotate the displayed photo
(0° / 90° / 180° / 270°).
ATTENTION: Rotating pictures is not supported in 1080i mode.
Display photos with background music
Connect a USB Stick or a USB hard disk to the USB slot. After powering on the device, press
either the "Photo" or the "Music" button on the remote control and choose AUTOPLAY.
ATTENTION: AUTOPLAY is not supported in 1080i mode.
If you want to skip MP3 background music, press .
If you want to return to the Main Page, press .
Figure 8
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Pause/ Play:
Pause: Press , MP3 background music will not stop while the photo playback
stops
Play: Press a second time, music and photo will both be played again.
4.1.3 Music
To playback music on your TV, press either the "All files" or the "Music" button on the
remote control. "All files" will display all files in the file list, when the "Music" button is
pressed, only music files will be shown.
Select a music file and press the "OK" button on the remote control to start playback of
the music file.
Music files can easily be recognized by the "Music" (Figure 9) icon left to the file name.
If the folder where the selected music file is located contains more than one music file,
all music files in this folder will automatically be played starting with the selected file.
Repeat function
You can press Repeat on the remote control repeatedly to choose Repeat play format
(Repeat one/all/off, see Figure 10 and Figure 11).
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Adjust Volume
Press to turn volume up or down, or press MUTE to mute audio dur-
ing playback.
Fast Forward or Fast Rewind
Press for Fast Forward or press to Fast Rewind.
Previous/next song
When listening to MP3 music, press for the next song or press for the previ-
ous song.
Music Pause
Press to pause and press the button again to continue playback.
4.1.4 Video
To playback video files on your TV, press either the "All files" or the "Video" button on
the remote control. "All files" will display all files in the file list, when the "Video" button
is pressed, only video files will be shown.
Select a video file and press the "OK" button on the remote control to start playback of
the video file.
Video files can easily be recognized by the "Video" icon left to the file name.
If the folder where the selected video file is located contains more than one video file, all
video files in this folder will automatically be played starting with the selected file.
Note: If you have saved more than eight videos, press (next page) or
(previous page) to choose the video you want.
Video File Information
Enter the file list and press INFO on the remote control. The properties of the video will
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Repeat function
You can press Repeat on the remote control repeatedly to choose Repeat play format
(Repeat one/all/off, see Figure 12 and Figure 13).
Adjust Volume
Press to turn volume up or down, or press MUTE to mute audio dur-
ing playback.
Fast Forward or Fast Rewind
Press for Fast Forward or press to Fast Rewind.
Previous/next Video
When watching a video, press . For the next video or press for the previous
video.
Video Pause
Press to pause and press the button again to continue playback.
Important! If your video cannot be played, it might be in an incompatible
video format for the Freecom MediaPlayer XS HDMI. In this case, convert
your video file to a compatible format.
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4.1.5 Setup
Select "SETUP" on the remote control to open the Freecom MediaPlayer XS HDMI Setup
menu.
General Setup (see Figure 14)
OSD Language
You can choose between the following languages for the On-Screen Display (OSD):
1. English 8. Spanish
2. French 9. Czech
3. German 10. Greek
4. Italian 11. Dutch
5. Swedish 12. Trad. Chinese
6. Polish 13. Simpl. Chinese
7. Portuguese 14. Japanese
Figure 14
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Slide Show Mode
Choose here to show pictures as slide show („Automatic”) or to change manually to the
next picture (“Manually”).
1. Automatic
2. Manually
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Captions (see Figure 18)
Select here to turn captions on or off:
1. ON
2. OFF
Screen saver (see Figure 19)
Turn screen saver on or off in this menu:
1. ON
2. OFF
MAIN PAGE (see Figure 20)
Press MAIN PAGE to return to previous page of the Setup Menu (see Figure 20):
Figure 18
Figure 20
Figure 19