MiTraveler 3D-8 User manual

Android 4.0
7” Tablet User Manual
Model: 3D-8

Table of Contents
Preface: Introduction to Mobile Computing
1. Accessory List…………………………………………………………………………………2
2. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………….3
3. Interfaces……………………………………………………………………………………….4
4. Peripheral Connection………………………………………………………………………..5
5. Turn On/Off…………………………………………………………………………………….6
6. 3D Video Playback……………………………………………………………………………6
7. 3D Picture Playback………………………………………………………………………….6
8. User Interface………………………………………………………………………………….7
9. Battery Management and Charging………………………………………………………..8
10. Wi-Fi Setup…………………………………………………………………………………..8
Appendix:
Guide to 3D Media Player………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10

Preface: Introduction to Mobile Computing
Your Michley-Tivax MiTraveler 3D-8 ® tablet is a full-featured, state-of-the-art Android
tablet computer –with a very special added attribute, 3D! If you are new to the world of
Android ‘smart’ devices, we encourage you to use resources available online, in
bookstores, or in libraries to become familiar with the general characteristics, terminology
and capabilities of mobile computing devices and the Wi-Fi networks that support them.
Much of what you learn will apply to both tablets and Android smartphones, an added
benefit. Remember, the more you learn about your Android tablet, the more enjoyment
you’ll get as you explore its many exciting features.
Michley-Tivax recommends the resources below to get you started with Android mobile
computing:
Taking Your Android Tablet to the Max
http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Your-Android-Tablets-
Max/dp/1430236892/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359239163&sr=1-
4&keywords=android+tablet#_
Android Tablets Made Simple
http://www.amazon.com/Android-Tablets-Made-Simple-
Motorola/dp/143023671X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y
The Rough Guide to Android Tablets and Phones
http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Guide-Android-Phones-
Tablets/dp/1409358062/ref=pd_sim_b_2
Michley-Tivax Guide to the 3D Media Player
We have designed your MiTraveler 3D-8 tablet to provide the ultimate multi-media experience, in both
high-definition 2D as well as 3D. Your gateway to multi-media is the 3D Media Player that comes
standard with your 3D-8 tablet. The accompanying Guide to the 3D Media Player, in addition to providing
you with complete operating instructions, also offers a wealth of additional information and pointers to
resources that will enable you to learn more about the worlds of mobile computing and stereoscopic 3D.
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1．Accessory List
Power adapter-----------------------------------------------1 pc
User manual -----------------------------------------------1 pc
USB cable----------------------------------------------------1 pc
USB Host Converter Adapter Cable --------------------1 pc
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2．Introduction
1) Power:
a. long press turns tablet on or pops up a Shutdown window if already on
b. press it again to enter or exit standby mode
c. press for 6 seconds to turn off
2) Volume-: decrease the volume
3) Volume+: increase the volume
4) Screen: touch screen
5) Camera: front camera
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3. Interfaces
1) Micro SD card slot
2) MIC: Record or chat online with third-party software
3) Earphone: stereo earphone jack
4) USB-OTG (On The Go):
(a) connect to PC to transfer data
(b) connect to USB flash drive , HDD or others through USB Host
Cable (external power is needed)
(c) connect to USB power adapter or PC to charge the device
5) HDMI: HD output; can connect to TV, monitor or other similar devices with
HDMI input interface
6) Power Input: connect to power
adapter, DC 5V/2.0V
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4. Peripheral Connection
Top to Bottom: Stereo Headphone, Micro-HDMI out to TV, USB Flash Drive or PC, DC in.
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5. Turn On/Off
5.1 Turn on and unlock the screen
In power off mode, long press “POWER” button to enter Android system’s boot screen; after
entering the desktop, touch and drag the icon to the right to unlock, as shown in figure below:
5.2 Power saving mode and locking the screen
After power on, press “POWER”button once lightly to enter SLEEP power saving mode.
In power saving mode, the screen turns dark and enters lock state. Press “POWER” again
once lightly to unlock.
5.3 Turn off
In power on mode, long press “POWER” button for several seconds to pop up Shutdown, and
select “Confirm” to turn off.
Note: When battery is low, there is a continuous alarm, and it will automatically power off if
not attached to charger. At any time, if device does not turn on, check whether battery has
been charged. A minimal reserve capacity, 5-10% charge, may be necessary before device will
activate.
6. 3D Video Playback –Please see the Guide to the 3D Media Player (separate document)
NOTE: Users have the option to rename your 3D picture or video files with the prefix
[3D] in the filename –this will enable the player to play them in 3D automatically.
7. 3D Picture Playback –See the Guide to the 3D Media Player (separate document)
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8. User Interface
8.1 Main Interface
Turn on and unlock the screen as noted above.
8.2 Function menu
Touch at top right to enter function menu. Here you will find a list of preloaded
apps and the apps you have downloaded to the tablet.
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8.3 Widgets
8.4 Operation background
Click to see background functions. This operation will reveal those apps that are
currently running on your device.
9. Battery Management and Charging
a. Before first operation, the unit should be charged for 5-6 hours.
b. Connect the power adapter to the device. The battery icon on the desktop displays
as [ ], and a green bar is rolling, which means the device is charging. Please do not
unplug the charger while charging. After fully charged, the battery icon on desktop
displays as [ ], and the green bar stops rolling.
10. Wi-Fi Setup
10.1 Turn on Wi-Fi
Click to enter setup menu. Select “On” in Wi-Fi option as shown in figure below:
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10.2 Wi-Fi setting and Wi-Fi network
Click “Scan” and system will search Wi-Fi network automatically and display signal
strength.
10.3 IP address setting and connecting: (You will normally only use the first option)
a. Auto Obtain IP address:
System default is IP address automatic. Click the target network name, and then input
password if it is required; e.g., click “KW” network as pictured below to pop up
Password Input Window, input password, and click it; after going through KW
network's verification, system will auto obtain IP address from KW network, as shown
in figure below:
b. Manually Obtain IP address:
Place a check mark in “Advanced” and select “Static” in “IP setting”; click “connect”
and the setting will be effective.
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MiTraveler 3D-8
Guide to the 3D Media Player
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Preface
© Copyright 2013
Michley-Tivax
All Rights Reserved.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part
of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without
prior written permission of the manufacturer.
For more information on your tablet or the 3DPlayer software, please contact Michley-Tivax
(www.tivax.com)
Introduction
Welcome to your new 3D tablet! The purpose of this QuickStart Guide is to give
you a quick and easy introduction to the 3D capabilities of your device.
This document is a companion to the 3D Tablet User Guide. That document
provides a simple description of the major features and functions of the tablet so
you can begin your exploration of your Android computing device. The present
document focuses on the 3D Player app which comes pre-installed on the tablet.
The 3D Player app is your portal for accessing 3D content and your ‘window’ into
3D viewing.
3DPlayer
With 3DPlayer you can:
Play local media files on your device including videos and photos
Play most popular 3D format files including side-by-side, top-and-bottom, etc.
Play a wide variety of open format 3D media files (.mpg, .jpg, .avi, .wmv, .mkv, etc)
Play your own 3D media files taken by a 3D camera and/or camcorder in 3D
Play internet videos and images when your device is connected to Wi-Fi
The 3DPlayer software enables the viewing of 3D format videos and photos in full 3D on your
tablet. The 3DPlayer software is made by Viren Technologies (www.viren3d.com), a company
with offices in the U.S. and Taiwan. The software is periodically updated and you may be
prompted to install updates when you first launch the application. The newest version of VMP
supports MPO (Fuji 3D file format) and a registered user can upgrade directly from VMP. Once
VMP is launched, go to "About" and tap on "update". It also has enhanced features
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including aspect ratios, better rendering and automatic notice of updates.
Updates for the 3DPlayer: By clicking ‘About’, you navigate to a screen with company
information and a ‘Check for Updates’ option. Clicking on this button prompts the Viren
server to inspect your tablet software to see whether any updates need to be installed.
A registered user can upgrade directly from VMP. The newest version will automatically
show an onscreen prompt when a new version is available (provided you are using its
Wi-Fi). NOTE: In rare cases if you cannot connect to update please set the date back to
2012 and that will let the player load.
Important note: Your 3D tablet uses an electro-optic technology known as a
‘parallax barrier’ to separate the left and right eye images for 3D stereoscopic
viewing. This is the same type of technology currently under development by
many of the top television manufacturers aimed at providing consumers with
‘glasses-free’ 3D. While those products are still years in the future, you can enjoy
it today with your device. An intrinsic feature of this technology is the formation
of ‘viewing zones’, commonly called ‘sweet spots’ which are defined by the angles
of viewing that provide 3D depth. On your tablet there are several such zones
which you will see as you adjust the tablet’s orientation for ideal viewing. Most
people find that a comfortable viewing distance is somewhere between 1ft and
2.5ft (30 to 75cm).
While normally the tablet will be used in a ‘single-user’ mode, it is possible for
more than one user, if seated appropriately close to the center viewing angle, to
share in the viewing experience. NOTE: The best 3D image is in the sweet spot 10
degrees to the left of center (tilt the right side of the tablet about 1 inch away
from you).
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Glasses-free displays, like the passive 3D displays available in many 3DTV’s from
LG, Vizio, Panasonic etc., divide the resolution in half so the image is not as sharp
as in 2D. This display is 720p (1280x 720). The difference in image quality will be
roughly similar to that between 1080p and 720p on a 2D or 3D TV set which you
can see by setting your blurry player or TV to those two resolutions respectively
using the same image. Whether it makes a noticeable difference will depend on
the image, the viewing distance, conditions, and the individual.
The tablet is compatible with Bluetooth wireless keyboards. We recommend use
of an accessory tablet viewing case.
Launching the 3DPlayer
We’ll start by assuming that the user has turned on the tablet and checked the Wi-
Fi settings to make sure that the tablet is connected to a Wi-Fi network with a solid
signal. Please refer to the companion 3D Tablet User Guide for instructions on
these steps.
Now that you have a Wi-Fi connection, you need to navigate to the icon for
launching the 3DPlayer app. This icon resides among all the others for your on-
board apps in the Apps Gallery. The Apps Gallery is accessed by touching the small
dotted square in the upper right of the screen. On some tablet models, the icon
for the 3DPlayer may also be found as a ‘shortcut’ residing on the Home screen or
one of the adjacent screens.
To run the 3DPlayer, touch “3DPlayer” in the Apps as shown.
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Important note: the 3D Player app functions in a manner similar to an internet
browser. When you run 3DPlayer, it is programmed to automatically
communicate with a remote server. The server will be responsible for delivering
3D (or 2D) video content to you. The 3D Player is a Wi-Fi enabled app and requires
that the tablet be connected to Wi-Fi in order to deliver its full functionality. To
confirm that you are engaged on your local Wi-Fi network, inspect the small fan-
shaped icon at lower right on your display screen. This icon should be illuminated
blue and will show you the strength of your Wi-Fi signal by the number of ‘bars’
that are lit.
If you are not connected to Wi-Fi when you launch the 3DPlayer app, you may
receive a warning message like ‘Network Error’. Even if you are not connected to
Wi-Fi, you can still view 3D by accessing local files that are stored in directories and
folders on your tablet. You will see a screen like the one below. You can navigate
folders on Android in a way that’s similar to using Windows Explorer on a PC.
Once you’ve opened a folder containing videos, touching the filename will open it
for display. You’ll then be able to take advantage of the further instructions that
follow.
If you have set up the 3D tablet for Wi-Fi properly, the app when launched will connect
to the internet server and display the Viren ‘home screen’ as in the image below.
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Using the 3DPlayer
Home Screen: The home screen, pictured above, provides access to the official Viren
website. Since the site is often updated, the image you see may be different from the
one shown.
Taskbar: The labels shown at the bottom edge of the home screen indicate the
major functions provided by the 3DPlayer. These are all presently activated with
the exception of ‘Games’ – 3D Games is an area under development and will
become activated soon.
Internet Video: Touch to access internet video, both 3D and normal 2D. Viren is
continuously adding new sources of 3D video to its streaming service so the options
you will see may change over time. Currently you should see YouTube, DailyMotion,
and Vimeo as presented in the next image.
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Searching for Videos
Searching for video content on the 3DPlayer is very similar to searching on an internet
video site, such as YouTube. A search box is present in the upper right corner; when
touched it will bring up the onscreen keypad and you can enter your ‘search term,’ e.g.
‘aquarium.’ Then press the Return key and you will be presented with a layout of
thumbnail images and text for aquarium-related videos.
Important note: Most 3D videos are presented in a side-by-side format, such as in the
image above. Occasionally you will see another common 3D format, top-bottom.
Normal 2D videos will present simply as one unified thumbnail image. The
accompanying text description often –but not always –contains the word ‘3D’ in it, but
it may be difficult in some cases to discern from the small thumbnail images whether
you have actually identified a 3D video as opposed to a normal 2D video.
If the video site, e.g. YouTube, offers a distinct ‘3D’ category as shown in the image,
clicking on that category should bring up a screen that only contains 3D videos, mostly
in side-by-side format. Anaglyph 3D (e.g., with red/blue paper glasses) CANNOT be
viewed without glasses.
Two Different Display Resolutions
The 3DPlayer currently offers two distinct viewing ‘modes’ which reflect the resolution
of the particular video sample. Those users familiar with YouTube or other internet video
portals will already be aware that videos are available in multiple resolutions ranging from low-
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quality –such as those from cell phones or cheaper cameras –up to the highest resolution
high-definition, e.g. 1080p. Your 3D tablet can natively support resolution up to 720p,
(1280x 720). It also has the capability to handle 1080p videos, but it will automatically
downscale those to fit the screen. The 3DPlayer allows you to playback your selected
video in a ‘standard-resolution’ mode, which is equivalent to the resolution of your ‘pre-
HD’ television. This is the playback which results from clicking on the image thumbnail
directly. If your selected video is a higher-resolution video, say from a 720p or 1080p
source, you may play it back in ‘high-definition’ mode by clicking on the ‘View HD’
button.
Important note: Keep in mind that when you are viewing ‘internet videos’ using your
3DPlayer, the quality of your viewing experience will be limited by the quality –mainly
the speed –of your Wi-Fi internet connection. Many, if not most, Wi-Fi networks
commonly encountered by normal users are NOT capable of handling the network
speed required for display of streaming HD video and in that event you will find that
clicking on the View HD button in the 3DPlayer will result in a video that does not play
smoothly, or at all. In some cases you may be able to improve your network’s
performance, as suggested in this article:
http://techtips.salon.com/faster-wifi-20632.html
However, clicking on the thumbnail image will result in playback at ‘standard definition’
resolution which most Wi-Fi networks will stream smoothly. A final point to note is that
a new Wi-Fi standard, popularly known as ‘giga-bit Wi-Fi’, is due to arrive in 2013, so
users that upgrade this year should have no further issues streaming HD and 3D video
to their tablets.
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Video Playback and Settings
2D: the video is in 2D mode; 3D effect is off
3D Left Right: the video is left and right 3D source; 3D effect is on
3D Top and Bottom: the video is top and bottom 3D source; 3D effect is on
2D Left: play left frame only from left and right 3D source; 3D effect is off 2D
Top: play top frame only from top and bottom 3D source; 3D effect is off
If your selected internet media is a 3D video, 3DPlayer will typically switch on the 3D
effect automatically. The Video settings screen, as shown above, will normally appear
when you select video content that resides locally on your tablet because in those
cases the automatic 3D switching is not available. Most 3D video content will be in
the side-by-side format so that selecting ‘3D Left Right’ enables the 3D effect. NOTE:
The best 3D image is in the sweet spot 10 degrees to the left of center (tilt the right
side of the tablet about 1 inch away from you).
3D Still Images: The Viren 3DPlayer may also be used for viewing 3D still
images or photos, available either locally on your tablet or from an internet site.
Phereo is a popular site for uploading and sharing 3D images and is available on
your tablet by clicking on Images from the taskbar on the Home Screen.
Selecting an image by clicking on the thumbnail will activate the 3D effect
automatically. 3DSteroid Pro can be used to playback a 3D slideshow provided
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