Media MediaGate MG-800HD User manual

MediaGate USA Inc.
MediaGate
MG-800HD
User Manual
MediaGate USA Inc.
Version v 1.0

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Contents
About This Manual …………..……..………………..…………………………6
Safety Information ……………………..........................................................6
Chapter 1 Basic Setup……… ………......................................................7
Package Contents ………..………………………………………7
What You Need to Connect the MG-800HD...………………....7
Hardware Overview ……………………………..……………….8
Using the Remote Control …………………………..……….….9
Install MG-800HD…………………………………………………11
Connecting MG-800HD …………………………………………..11
Video and Audio Connections ………………………………11
Network Connections…………………………………………12
Set Up MG-800HD………………………………………………..13
Network Setup…………………………………………………….14
Wired Network Setup………………………………..……………14
Wireless Network Setup………………………………………….15
Wireless Setup for MG-800HD…………………………………..16
When Wireless Network is Hidden………………………….17
Wireless Setup for PC…………………………………………….18
Windows XP Mode……………………………………………18
Windows Vista Mode………………………………………….20
Using the MediaGate Digital Media Server (DMS)……….……..22
Configuring your MediaGate DMS ………………………….……23
Chapter 2 Advanced Network Setup ………………………………….…24
Connect MG-800HD to PC directly ………………………….….24
Wired Network…………………………………..………...............24
Wireless Network .…………………………………………….…..24
Wireless Network Configuration under Windows XP……….…25
Wireless Network Configuration……………………………..25
Ad-hoc Mode Settings………………………..………………26
Wireless Network Configuration under Windows Vista…….….28
Disable firewall under Windows Vista ………………….…..30
Chapter 3 Media Server …………….….……………………………………..36
MediaGate Digital Media
Server............................………...........36

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Media List Tab..........................................................................36
Importing Media……………………………..…………………….37
System Tab ……………………………………………………….39
Change MediaGate Sever Name as You Like ……………..39
DMA Setup ……………………………………………………40
Options Tab …………………………………………………….....40
Chapter 4 Play Media through other Protocol ………………………42
NFS Protocol…………………………………………………………..42
Through MG-800HD On-screen menu………………………….42
Through MediaGate DMS software……………………………....44
Samba Client Protocol ………………………………………………..46
Chapter 5 Play Multimedia Files …………………………………………49
Music ………………………………............................................49
Supported Music Format …. …………………………………….49
To Play Music …………………………………………….……….49
Controlling Music Playback …………………………...........50
Repeat and Repeat All …………………………………….53
Viewing Photos while Music is Playing (Back Ground
Music)………………………………………………………….54
Photos …………………………………………………………..56
Supported Photo Format ………………………………………..56
To Play Photos……………………………………………………56
Playing a Photo Slideshow………………………………….59
Controlling Photo Playback…………………………………59
Viewing Photo Information………………………………….60
Photo Viewing Effect…………………………………….......60
Viewing Photo in Thumbnail Mode…………………………62
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Video…………………….…………………………………………63
Supported Video Format………….…………………………......63
To Play Video……………………………………………………..63
Control Video Playback………………………………..........66
Viewing Video Information…………………………………..68
Video Viewing Effect…………………………………………68
Repeat and Repeat All…………………………………........69
Subtitles and Languages……………………………………70

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Video Resume Playing…………………………………………..70
Play Next Video Automatically……………………………….....71
Search Video……………………………………………………...72
Seek by Percentage…………………………………………72
Seek by Time…………………………………………………73
DVD Menu Navigation……………………………………….…..73
Chapter 6 Internet Media ………………………………………….….…..74
Play Internet Radio – Live365 …………...................................74
Play Internet Radio – My Radio ………………………….……..76
Play Internet Video – My Video …………………………………77
Viewing Youtube Content…………………………………………79.
Add/Delete the Internet Radio/TV Station Lists…………………81
Through MG-800HD On-screen Menu…..………………….81
Through MediaGate DMS Software………………………..82
BitTorrent downloader………………….…………………………84
Enable BitTorrent Feature…………………..………………..84
Add New Torrent Seed and Start Downloader……………...85
BitTorrent Management…………………………………….…88
Chapter 7 Firmware Upgrade and Reset to Default …. ………..91
Upgrade by Direct Internet Access ……………….……………..91
Upgrade by USB Flash Stick …..………………………………...92
Reset to Default……………………………………………………92
Chapter 8 Hard Disk Installation And Setup ……………………….93
HDD Installation………………………………………………………93
MG-800HD HDD Format Wizard …………………..……………….95
Copy Files from USB Storage Device MG-800HD (Local HDD)…97
Copy/Delete Files from PC to MG-800HD (Local HDD) …………99
Through MediaGate Media Server Software………..………99
Through Samba Server ………………………………..……102
Chapter 8 Miscellaneous Setting ………………………………….….106
System Setup ……………………………………………………….106
Language…………………………………………………………….107
TV Mode Setup ……………………………………………………..108
Audio Setup …………………………………………………………109

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Video Setup …………………………………………………………109
Other Settings ………………………………………………………110
Hard Disk Share Setup …………………………………………….111
Chapter 9 Trouble Shooting & FAQ ……………………………………..111
Trouble Shooting ……………………………………………………113
FAQ …………………………………………………………………..116

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About this Manual
The MediaGate MG-800HD User Manual gives you a step-by-step explanation of how to
set up and configure the MG-800HD Media Player
This Manual is provided in PDF format on the MediaGate DMS CD.
Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to view and
print PDF files.
Safety Information
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire,
electric shock, or other injury or damage.
Read these instructions
Keep these instructions
Heed all Warnings
Follow all instructions
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth
Do not install near any hear sources such as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heart.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electronic shock, do not remove the cover.
WARNING :The device can display static images, which can cause “burn in” of
certain displays. Avoid leaving static images (such as photos or paused videos) onscreen
for long periods of time.
WARNING : This device should be used only indoors in well-ventilated areas.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or interference, do not expose this appliance to
rain, liquid, moisture, excessive hear, or naked flame. Technical Support For product
updates and Web Support please go to http://www.mediagateusa.com

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Chapter 1 Basic Setup
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
MG-800HD Player
Remote control (2 AA batteries included)
Power cable, localized to country of sale
Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable
Composite (CVBS) Video cable and Audio cable
MG-800HD Installation CD, including MediaGate MG-800HD User Manual in PDF
format
4 Screws (for HDD)
What You Need to Connect the MG-800HD
A Windows based computer with
- Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista system software
- 500MHz Processor or better
- 512 MB RAM
- 20MB available HDD space
For “Transcoding” media file, at least 2.0GHz P4 Processor is needed.
A TV set with HDMI, or Composite video (CVBS) port and analogue audio or optical
digital audio ports
A HDMI or Composite cable and analog or optical digital audio cables (Composite
cable is shipped with this package).
An Ethernet or Wireless network and a broadband Internet connection
(DSL/Cable/LAN)

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Hardware Overview
Fig. 1-2 Rear View
Fig. 1-1 Front View
Navigation Button
LCD Window;
16x2 Characters
Power On/Off Button USB Host LED Indicator
(1) Power
(2) HDD
(3) Network
Video Out/CVBS
Power Adapto r
SPDIF/Optical
HDMI
SPDIF/ Coaxial
Audio Out/Stereo
Wi-Fi Antenna (Optional)
USB Host
Ethernet
USB
Client

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Using Remote Control
Use the remote control to navigate menus, and to select and watch videos, listen to
music, or view photos on your television.
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Below table below describes the remote control buttons.
No. KEYPAD FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
1 POWER Turn On/Off “MG-800HD”.
2 HOME Hotkey to return to Main Menu.
3 MUTE Mute audio output.
4 OUTPUT Switch the video output type with S-VideoYPbPrHDMI
sequence.
5 COPY Copy USB content into local HDD
6 MENU Go to the Menu of DVD films.
7 A-B Set/Cancel A-B repeat mode.
8 SLOW Slow forward / backward the media with speed 1/2x, 1/4x,1/8x…
9 ZOOM Zoom video or photo.
10 REPEAT
1. Video & Music: Repeat current file or Repeat all files in this
folder or cancel repeat function.
2. Photo: Repeat Background music.
11 STOP Stop the media playing.
12 DISPLAY 1. Video: Display media name and media type.
2. Photo: Display media name and resolution
13 BACK 1. Press to return to previous folder or setup page.
2. Save/cancel wireless setting in wireless setup page.
14 PREV 1. Skip to the previous page when browsing media files.
2. Skip to the previous file when playing media files.
15 NEXT 1. Skip to the next page when browsing media files.
2. Skip to the next file when playing media files.
16 VIDEO Press to jump to VIDEO mode
17 MUSIC Press to jump to MUSIC mode
18 PICTURES Press to jump to PHOTO mode
19 iMedia Press to jump to Internet Media mode
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22,24 DIRECTIONS
1. Press “LEFT” to stop current mode return to former layer;
Press “RIGHT” to enter a selected folder or server.
2. Video Mode: Press “UP” or “DOWN” to choose other file
3. Photo Mode: Move picture in “zoom” mode or rotate picture
in “rotate” mode
4. Music Mode: Press “UP” to skip to previous music file or
press “DOWN” to skip to next music file.
23 OK/Play
Pause
1. Play or pause media files
2. Enter the highlight item.
25 REWIND Fast backward the media file with speed 2x, 4x, 8x…
26 FAST
FORWARD Fast forward the media file with speed 2x, 4x, 8x…
27,28 SUB & LANG Select different subtitles and languages when playing video file.
29 VOLUME+/- Increase/Decrease the volume.
30 BGM
1. Add/Remove a music file as background music.
2. Add/Remove a music station from “My Media” as
background music.
31 NUMBERS 1. Input number with the key value.
2. Go to 00%-99% progress of current video or music file.
32 RECORD Record stream into HDD
33 :/ Go to the specified time of current file.
34 SORT Sorting all the files in one folder and re-arrange in alphabetical
order
35 SETUP
Hotkey to Setup Menu.
“UP” & “DOWN” to move cursor
“LEFT” & “RIGHT” to enter or leave page.

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Install MG-800HD
Following descriptions explain how to install the MG-800HD with basic setup.
Install your MG-800HD in this order:
1. Connect MG-800HD
2. Set Up MG-800HD
3. Install software on your computer with MediaGate DMS CD
4. Configure your MediaGate DMS Server to work with the MG-800HD
Connect MG-800HD
Follow these steps to connect MG-800HD
Video and Audio Connections
Make sure you have the appropriate cables for connecting. Take care to watch the
colors of the plugs on the cable.
To connect with an HDMI port
To connect with Composite (CVBS) video and analogue audio ports.
To connect with a S/PDIF decoder
CVBS-Video Out
Audio Out

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Network Connections
You may have an Ethernet cable plugged into the unit and have the wireless antenna
connected (Wi-Fi antenna is optional). Neither will interfere with the other, but only
one network can be accessed at a time (wired or wireless).
Connection Diagram
Following is a connection example with network and UPnP devices.
Set Up MG-800HD
Follow these steps to set up MG-800HD
Turn on the TV. Set the video sources selector on your TV to match the connection from
your MG-800HD. For example, if you used HDMI, set the TV to use “HDMI” Input
1. Turn on MG-800HD. The LED on the front panel of the MG-800HD lights up to show
that it is powered on.
2. Check the TV display. The default display of MG-800HD is Composite(CVBS). If
you use HDMI, aim the remote control at the Power
Note: If no sound is heard after connecting the Optical/Coaxial cable, check if you have
changed the audio setup of MG-800HD to Digital mode. Please go to Setup System
Setup Audio Setup for configuration.
Ethernet port
Wi-Fi antenna
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Zest and push “Output” Key. You can cycle through the TV modes to get the
correct display.
3. Wait few seconds for the start up page to show up, and it will turns into the Main Menu
Afterwards.
4. The start up page will last for only few seconds, and then go to a black screen. Please
wait few seconds and it will enter into the Main Menu. If there is still no video output after
the start up page appears, please make sure the MG-800HD and the TV are in the same
mode. If not, please cycle through the “Output” key on the remote control, wait
few seconds during each cycle.
Note: When you cycle through the “Output” Key, the MG-800HD will tell you which mode
you are at. Below is an example of cycling to “HDMI” mode. Please press “OK” if HDMI
mode is what you want to select. It will switch to the original mode automatically if idle for
15 seconds.
Fig 1-4 Start Up Page

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5. Select Wired or Wireless Network for MG-800HD to set up.
Wired Network Setup
1) Press “Setup” hotkey on the remote control or select “SETUP” mode from
The Main Menu.
2) Select Network Wizard from set up main menu to start setup wizard
3) Select “Wired” and follow the on screen instructions.

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Wireless Network Setup
If your MG-800HD is shipped with Wi-Fi antenna, you can enable network wizard for
Wi-Fi function. If your MG-800HD doesn’t come with Wi-Fi antenna, you can have a
Wi-Fi N USB dongle and hook it at USB host to enable the Wi-Fi funciton.
Wireless function.
Below paragraphs give you a step-by-step description on setting up the MG-800HD
as well as your PC environment.
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Wireless Setup for MG-800HD
1) Press “Setup” hotkey on the remote control or select “SETUP” mode from the
Main Menu.
2) Select “Network Wizard” from set up main menu to start setup wizard
3) Select ‘Wireless” and follow the on screen instructions.
Note: If you connect to a network using DHCP, MG-800HD automatically detects
your network. If you don’t connect using DHCP, go back to set up main menu and
select Network Set Up. You may have to enter your IP address, net mask,
gateway, and DNS addresses. For more info, make reference to Honeywld DMS
WARNING: For video streaming, a wired connection between the
computer and MG-800HD is recommended. A wireless connection can work well f
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4) MG-800HD displays all available networks, navigate on the menu and choose
the one you want.
5) MG-800HD detects the network type automatically; click “Next” and then
“Save” to apply setting.
6) If the network you choose is encrypted, a “Lock” icon displays on the network.
7) Select “Key Value”, and have your password ready to enter.

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8) Input password and choose “Enter” to save.
9) Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setting.
When Wireless Network is Hidden
If you can’t find the ESSID (Network Name) on the “ESSID Device List”, follow these steps
to configure wireless network manually.
1. Select Wireless Setup.
2. Select Network type as “Infrastructure” mode.
3. Press “Back” to accept the setting or press “OK” to change the setting.
Enter a value of up to 32 characters for the SSID by on-screen keyboard.
4. Input other related information such like “Authentication”, “Key Format”, and proper
“Key Value” of this hidden wireless network.
5. Press “Back” or “Left” buttons to leave the wireless setup page and save the
configurations.
Note: With each network, there are signal strength indicators in 3 colors; red, yellow
and green. It is recommended to play high-bit-rate video only when the signal turns
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Wireless Setup for PC
When using wireless network, after MG-800HD is set up, you have to ensure your
PC is also linked with the same AP. See below to ensure the correct settings.
Windows XP Mode
1. Click right button of mouse on wireless icon, and choose “ View
Available Wireless Networks”
2. Choose a Wireless Network you want to use and click “Connect”.

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3. Input network key if necessary.
4. Network is successfully connected.
Windows Vista Mode
1. Select “ Control Panel”

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2. Click on “Network and Internet”
3. Select “Network and Sharing Center” and click on “Connect to a network”
4. Select the Access Point you want and click on “Connect”.