MSI MEGA VIEW 566 User manual

MSI
MEGA VIEW 566
User’s Guide
G52-U5566X2

Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1. Introduction....................................................................................... 2
How to Use This Guide................................................................................ 3
Accessories................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2. Get Started......................................................................................... 7
Overview...................................................................................................... 7
Operating Menu Displays............................................................................. 9
Main Menu ......................................................................................... 9
Video /Music /Photo Menu................................................................. 9
FM Radio (optional) ......................................................................... 10
Voice Recording................................................................................ 10
AV Recording ................................................................................... 10
Setting Menu..................................................................................... 11
Tripod......................................................................................................... 11
USB Hard Disk .......................................................................................... 11
Hard Disk Capacity .................................................................................... 12
Hard Disk Space Rest Reference...................................................... 12
Lock Switch ............................................................................................... 12
SD/ MMC Card Slot................................................................................... 12
Remote Control .......................................................................................... 13
Li-ion Battery Recharging.......................................................................... 14
Battery Consuming Reference .......................................................... 14
Chapter 3. Connect & Remove from PC ......................................................... 15
Connect MEGA VIEW 566 to Computer................................................... 15
For Systems with Windows 98SE..................................................... 16
Format MEGA VIEW 566................................................................ 16
Safely Remove MEGA VIEW 566 from Computer ................................... 17

Chapter 4. Basic Usage...................................................................................... 18
Power On and Off ...................................................................................... 18
Volume Adjustment .................................................................................... 18
Signal Input and Output ............................................................................. 19
Video .......................................................................................................... 20
Music.......................................................................................................... 27
Photo .......................................................................................................... 29
FM Radio (optional)................................................................................... 31
Voice Recording ......................................................................................... 33
AV Recording............................................................................................. 34
SD Copy..................................................................................................... 37
Setting ........................................................................................................ 39
Appendix A. Specifications................................................................................ 44
Appendix B. Utility CD ..................................................................................... 45
Upgrade Software....................................................................................... 46
Upgrade Firmware ..................................................................................... 47

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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference.
3. Keep MEGA VIEW 566 away from humidity.
4. Keep MEGA VIEW 566 away from long exposure to the sun light.
5. Never pour any liquid into MEGA VIEW 566 to avoid damages or
electrical shock.
6. If any of the following situations occurs, get MEGA VIEW 566 checked
by a service personnel:
zLiquid has penetrated into MEGA VIEW 566.
zMEGA VIEW 566 has been exposed to moisture.
zMEGA VIEW 566 has not worked well or you can not get functions
to work correctly according to User’s Guide.
zMEGA VIEW 566 has dropped and damaged.
7. DO NOT use MEGA VIEW 566 in the following situations:
zWhile driving or riding a vehicle.
zWhile operating something dangerous.
zWhile walking on street.
zBe in any situations or environments require concentration.
8. If you need to format MEGA VIEW 566 hard disk, please select FAT32
format. DO NOT PARTITION MEGA VIEW 566 HARD DISK.
9. DO NOT use any liquids or aerosol sprays to clean this device. Use a
clean dampened cloth instead.
10. Adjust to proper volume while listening with earphone to avoid permanent
harm to hearing capability.
11. Caution: Use a wrong battery may cause explosion! Follow the instruction
on the battery section to use battery properly!

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing MEGA VIEW 566. We are proud to tell you that
MEGA VIEW 566 is thoroughly tested and certified product. The new MEGA
VIEW 566 will improve the convenience of storing your personal data and
enjoyment of using various video/ audio functions.
MEGA VIEW 566 is a high performance portable multimedia player and
recorder which comes with a Li-ion rechargeable removable battery. On
MEGA VIEW 566, you can play audio or video files in various formats, listen
to FM radio broadcast, and record audio/ video. MEGA VIEW 566 is also a
portable USB storage to which you are able to manage and store personal data.
Following are the main features of MEGA VIEW 566:
Video Player – supports MPEG-4 SP, DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x, Motion JPEG,
and WMV-9 SP@ML format video playback.
Audio Player – supports MP3 (MPEG1 Layer2, Layer3), WAV (LPCM,
ADPCM), and WMA (WMA-9 Layer 2a) format audio files playback.
Photo Viewer – supports JPEG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF photos. You can
download photos to MEGA VIEW 566 and browse them.
FM Radio (optional) – supports FM Radio function. You are able to store
up to 8 favorite FM stations. You can also record FM radio into audio files.
Recording – supports recording function for audio and video. You can use
this function to record voice, music, FM radio (optional), and video.
USB Storage – supports USB 2.0 storage. You can use the built-in 20GB
hard disk to store any data and view them on computer with Windows
Explorer.
SD/ MMC Card Slot – supports SD/ MMC card. You can load photo or
music and play them on MEGA VIEW 566.
We sincerely thank you for choosing MEGA VIEW 566. We hope that you
will continue to turn to us for quality products as your needs and interests grow.

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How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and
operate your MEGA VIEW 566. With step-by-step instructions, we will
guide you through MEGA VIEW 566 driver installation process. If you are not
familiar with computer operating system, we suggest you to learn more
information about Microsoft Windows from your Microsoft Windows manual
and help documents before installing MEGA VIEW 566 driver.
Chapter 1, Introduction, shows you all MEGA VIEW 566 accessories in the
package. Please check out if you have all of them included when you open the
packing box. If any item is damaged or missing, please contact your vendor
directly.
Chapter 2, Get Started, introduces the function keys of MEGA VIEW 566, the
LCD Display status in different modes, and how to recharge the built-in Li-ion
battery.
Chapter 3, Connect and Remove from Computer, describes how to connect
and remove MEGA VIEW 566 from your computer.
Chapter 4, Basic Usage, describes how to operate all the functions of MEGA
VIEW 566. We suggest you to read this chapter carefully before using
MEGA VIEW 566.
Appendix A, Specifications, provides MEGA VIEW 566 specifications.
Appendix B, Driver and Recovery CD, describes how to use the bundled
Driver and Recovery CD, and how to upgrade firmware and software of MEGA
VIEW 566.

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Accessories
Battery X 2
Strap
Stereo Earphone
AC Adapter1
1 MEGA VIEW 566 battery should be charged ONLY with the provided Adapter!

AV-in/ out Cable
USB Cable
Tripod
Utility CD

Remote Control
Handy Bag
User Manual
Quick Guide
*The accessories of MEGA VIEW 566 package may be different from those listed above.

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Chapter 2. Get Started
Overview

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1. Strap Hole Tie a strap here.
2. Navigation key The 4-way Navigation key moves among selections.
3. /Enter Press to play/ pause or execute your desired action.
4. /Exit Press to stop or go to the previous menu.
5. LCD Display Show menus and playing.
6. Hold Handle The hold handle of MEGA VIEW 566.
7. Power LED This LED is on when MEGA VIEW 566 is power on,
blinking when charging battery.
8. Record LED This LED is on when recording.
9. Power On/ Off Press to power on/ off MEGA VIEW 566.
10. Lock Switch When this Switch is locked, all key press commands
are disabled to prevent unwanted key pressing.
11. MIC Built-in Microphone for voice recording.
12. Volume Control Pull it to the right to increase volume, to the left to
decrease volume. Press it down to mute.
13. REC[●] Press to start or stop the recording.
14. SD/ MMC slot Insert SD/ MMC card for data saving/ retrieving.
15. Speaker Built-in speaker.
16. AV Line-in Jack Plug AV cable here to enable AV Line-in recording.
17. Earphone Jack Plug the earphones here.
18. AV Line-out Jack Plug AV cable here to enable AV Line-out to external
display (TV).
19. USB Connector Connect the mini USB connector of the supplied USB
cable here, and the other end to PC host.
20. DC-in Jack Plug in the supplied AC Adapter here to recharge.
21. Battery cap Press the latch and push the cap forward to replace the
rechargeable battery.
22. Tripod Screw Hole Secure a tripod here to hold MEGA VIEW 566.
23. CIR Receiver Receive command signals from remote control.

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Operating Menu Displays
Power on MEGA VIEW 566, you will see main menu on LCD display after
MSI boot-up animation. Following are the instructions for each menu option.
Main Menu
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1. Menu List: List MEGA VIEW 566
function options, such as Video, Music,
Photo, etc.
2. Alarm: Indicate alarm clock is set.
3. Battery: Show remaining battery level.
4. Hard Disk capacity: Indicate available
hard disk space.
5. Function Icon: Indicate selected function.
6. Time: Show current time (tuning required).
Video /Music /Photo Menu
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7. Menu Title: Show the selected menu title.
8. List: All files in a selected menu.
9. Scroll bar: Indicate more files available.
10.File Info.: Show the selected folder or
file information. (File format, size, and
saving date).
11.Preview: Show video/ photo preview
when push the Navigation key to the
right on a selected video/ photo.

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FM Radio (optional)
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12.Memorized Stations: 8 FM stations can
be set to memory.
13.Frequency Bar: Find a FM station from
87.5 to 108.0 with Navigation key.
14.Channel Frequency: Current FM
tune-in frequency.
Voice Recording
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15.Recording Time: Voice recording
elapse (hh: mm: ss).
16.Recording Quality: Indicate selected
and operating voice recording quality.
AV Recording
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17.Recording Time: AV recording elapse
(hh: mm: ss).
18.Recording Quality: Indicate selected
and operating AV recording quality.

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Setting Menu
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19.Scroll bar: Mean more tabs are
available.
20.Tabs: Include Display, Photo, Record,
System, and Info Tabs.
21.Setting Items: List tab item for
adjusting.
22.Setting Options: Show setting options
of each item.
Tripod
MEGA VIEW 566 has a tripod socket where you can secure the supplied
Tripod. After MEGA VIEW 566 is secured with the Tripod, it will stand on
your table. You can then watch Video file without holding it.
USB Hard Disk
MEGA VIEW 566 has a mini hard disk inside. You can operate MEGA VIEW
566 as an USB hard disk and save personal data to it. Simply connect MEGA
VIEW 566 to computer, and use Windows Explorer to manage your data.
Note: you can also purchase other
tripod for MEGA VIEW 566. But
screw length can not be longer than
6 mm.

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Lowusage Full
Hard Disk Capacity
The mini hard disk of MEGA VIEW 566 has 20GB capacity. You can check
Hard Disk Capacity icon on LCD display for the capacity status.
Hard Disk Space Rest Reference
Lock Switch
MEGA VIEW 566 has a Lock Switch to avoid accidental operation. Slide the
Lock Switch to lock position while power is on; you will see the following right
figure to indicate all function keys are disabled.
SD/ MMC Card Slot
MEGA VIEW 566 has an SD/ MMC slot. You can insert a Secure Digital Card
and MultiMedia Card into the slot to increase the functions and memory
capacity of MEGA VIEW 566 or load your photos, videos, or music to MEGA
VIEW 566 and play them later on.
Capacity display

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Remote Control
MEGA VIEW 566 remote control is for you to operate MEGA VIEW 566
from a longer distance.
Button definition:
OFF: press to power off MEGA VIEW 566.
TV/LCD: press to switch the output device between TV and MEGA
VIEW 566.
REC •:press to start to record of each function.
/Exit: press to stop playback or go back to previous menu.
MENU: press to go back to Main Menu.
S/ T:press to select previous/ next item on menu list. These two buttons
function the same as pushing Navigator key up/ down.
/ :press to rewind/ fast-forward the playback. These two buttons
function the same as pushing Navigator key left/ right.
: press to play or pause the playback. The button functions the same as
/Enter button.
Note: Power button on the remote control can only power off MEGA VIEW 566,
not power it on.

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Battery display
Full Criticallow
Li-ion Battery Recharging
MEGA VIEW 566 comes with a Li-ion rechargeable and removable battery.
Charge the battery until full when you use MEGA VIEW 566 for the first time
by following the steps below:
1. Connect the supplied AC Adapter to AC outlet, and plug in the other end of
the AC Adapter to the DC-in jack of MEGA VIEW 566.
2. While recharging, Power LED will keep blinking. If you power on MEGA
VIEW 566 while recharging, you will see the following right power
charging figure on LCD display.
3. When the battery is full, the Power LED will stop blinking. On main menu,
you will see icon at battery position. To stop recharging, disconnect
the Adapter from MEGA VIEW 566.
Note 1: Charge MEGA VIEW 566 only with the supplied AC Adaptor.
Note 2: Do NOT open the battery cap while the power is on!
Note 3: You can still operate MEGA VIEW 566 while recharging; but the
recharging time will be longer.
Battery Consuming Reference
MEGA VIEW 566 uses a 2200mAhr, 3.7V, 1 Cell rechargeable removable
Li-ion battery. The battery consuming reference will vary in different operating
modes. A fully recharged battery consumption reference is as following:
zVideo Playback/ Video Record: can be used for about 3.5 hours.
zMusic Playback/ Music Record: can be used for about 8 hours.

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Chapter 3. Connect & Remove from PC
Connect MEGA VIEW 566 to Computer
1. Press button to power on MEGA VIEW 566.
2. Plug the mini end of the supplied USB cable to MEGA VIEW 566, and the
other end to your computer.
3. Once MEGA VIEW 566 is connected to your computer, it should be
detected by your computer operating system automatically. You will see the
following message showing on MEGA VIEW 566.
Note: For Windows 98SE or ME users, a driver is required to activate MEGA
VIEW 566 on your computer. Refer to Appendix B. for installation.
4. After connection is initialized, your computer operating system will
recognize MEGA VIEW 566 as a hard disk. Go to [Device Manager] by
clicking “Start” →“Setting” →“Control Panel” →“System” →
“Hardware”, and look for [HITACHI_DK14FA-20 USB Device] under
[Disk Drive] to check connection status. If the connection is failed, you will
not find [HITACHI_DK14FA-20 USB Device]. Repeat step 2 to reconnect
MEGA VIEW 566 to your computer.

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5. After your computer operating system recognizes MEGA VIEW 566 as a
hard disk, you can move, copy, or delete files with Windows Explorer.
For Systems with Windows 98SE
After connecting MEGA VIEW 566 to a Windows 98SE operating system
computer, the Windows system will detect MEGA VIEW 566 and ask to install
driver. Place the supplied driver CD in the CD-ROM drive, and refer to
Appendix B. to complete the driver installation.
Format MEGA VIEW 566
We strongly suggest not to format MEGA VIEW 566 hard disk! MEGA VIEW
566 display interfaces will not function correctly if the hard disk is formatted. If
you do need to format MEGA VIEW 566 hard disk, connect MEGA VIEW
566 to your computer first and format it with Windows formatting tool. When
formation is completed, please refer to Appendix B for how to recover the
system files, software, and firmware.
Note: If you format MEGA VIEW 566 hard disk, all data in will be erased!
Note: Use Windows Disk Defragmenter or other defragmenter tool to reduce
MEGA VIEW 566 hard disk fragment to improve hard disk access speed
and for longer battery life.

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Safely Remove MEGA VIEW 566 from Computer
After managing files or update firmware, please follow the steps below to safely
remove MEGA VIEW 566 from computer:
1. When MEGA VIEW 566 is connected to computer, icon will be
shown on computer system tray. To remove MEGA VIEW 566, close all
the related programs first. Double click the icon to bring up Safely Remove
Hardware dialog box. Click on USB Mass Storage Device and Stop button.
2. You will see following window, click on USB Mass Storage Device and
OK.
3. When you see following message MEGA VIEW 566 can now be safely
removed from computer.