Mvix Ultio User manual

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MvixUltio
User Guide
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Mvix Ultio
User Guide
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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
•FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Country Code Statement
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Other channel
Selections are not possible.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar
accessories that do not contain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not
satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-
1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in OET
Bulletin 65 Supplement C. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 2.5cm
between the radiator & your body.
CE Statement:
This device is in compliance with the essential requirement and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE
Driective 1999/5/EC.
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Safety Precautions
Do’s
1. Unplug the player during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
2. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
3. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, or at the point
where they exit from the player.
4. Read all safety information carefully.
5. Read and follow all instructions in this user manual.
6. Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth
7. Visit mvixusa.com for additional product information & for troubleshooting.
Don’t s
1. Don’t expose your MVIX unit to heat sources or high temperatures.
2. Don’t expose your MVIX unit to water, oil, dust or magnetic materials.
3. Don’t block the vents. Free airflow should be maintained around the unit.
4. Don’t attempt disassembling or remodeling the unit.
5. Don’t drop the MVIX unit. This might cause irreversible damage to the unit and the hard drive.
6. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands or use defective power cables & electric outlets.
Doing so might result in electric shock or fire. Only use attachments / accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
7. Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.) in your remote. Remove batteries
when the unit is not used for a long time.
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Contents
I INTRODUCTION
5 Overview & Features
6 Specifications
7 Media Codec and Format Support
II PRODUCT DETAILS
8 Front View
9 Back View
10 Remote Control
11 User Interface
III INITIAL SETUP
13 Usage Precautions
14 Installing a Hard Drive
15 Formatting the Hard Drive
16 Getting Started
20 Network Connections: Wired
21 Network Connections: Wireless
22 File Sharing with Windows XP
23 File Sharing with Windows Vista
25 USB Host Interface
26 Connect to a PC via USB 2.0
27 Transferring Files to/ from Ultio to PC via USB-Host
28 Transferring Files to /from Ultio to PC / NAS over the Network
IV NETWORK ACCESS
30 UPnP
31 Access Media over the Network
V FILE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
33 Renaming and Deleting Media Files
34 Copying and Moving Media Files
VI MEDIA PLAYBACK
35 Media Playback
36 Digital Vide File / Movie Playback
37 DVD / ISO File Playback
38 Digital Audio / Music File Playback
39 Digital Photo / Image File Playback
40 Playlist
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VII TORRENT FUNCTIONS
41 Installing Bittorrent module
42 Using Torrent Functionality
VIII. UPDATING ULTIO
44 Firmware Upgrade
IX. TROUBLESHOOTING
45 Maintenance notice
46 Frequently Asked Questions
X. GPL CODE AVAILABILITY
48 Notice of Free & Open Source Software Licenses and Source Code
XI. WARRANTY
49 Warranty
XII. TRADEMARKS AND LEGAL ATTRIBUTIONS
50 Trademarks and Legal Attributions
XIII. COPYRIGHT MEDIA
52 Use of Copyright Media
XIV. GLOSSARY
53 Glossary
XV. INDEX
54 Index
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Introduction
Mvix Ultio is a Hard-Disk Based media player capable of HD digital media playback with video output
as high as 1080p. Its high-end video processing (playback of H.264 / MKV formats), allows you to enjoy Blu-
Ray quality video. Store your entire Hi-Definition media on its internal hard drive, plug it into your TV via a
HDMI or Component Cable and enjoy all your movies, digital music and family photos on large LCD or
Plasma. The flexibility and scalability of Ultio makes it the easy to play HD movies or home videos, listen to
digital music or enjoy a themed slideshow of your family photos on your TV. It also works with popular
digital cameras, camcorders, and external storage devices.
Full 1080p Media Decoding Technology
Supports popular 1080p HD video codecs, including H.264, MKV, Dixv HD, MPEG 2-TS, VC-1, WMV9.
Enjoy playback from over a dozen video formats and codecs on your HD LCD or Plasma via HDMI
interface.
Flexibility, Scalability and Portability
For movies, TV shows, camcorder footage and more, the Mvix Ultio is capable of playing dozens of
digital media files and formats including DivX® (3/4/5/6), Xvid, MPEG 1/2/4, WMV-9, MOV, MKV,
DVD(IFO, VOB), ISO, MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, FLAC, AC3. The Media Center is completely Scalable –
you decide what HDD-size suits you! Built-In Torrent Client Built-in Torrent Client, combined with
NAS features provides an idea setup for digital media acquisition, storage and sharing.
Home-theater PC Experience
Combined with spectacular picture quality of HD video and crystal clear sound clarity of digital
audio, the Ultio provides a complete HTPC experience. Ability to install an internal SATA hard drive
allows versatile applications.
Network Media Playback
Network media streaming from a shared, password-protected folder of a PC or NAS or a server over
Ethernet (RJ45) connection or a wireless-N network (optional). Complete Universal Plug and Play
(UPnP) support with embedded Samba Client. UPnP allows for seamless integration with services like
PlayOn® or Tversity® (stream video content from Netflix, Hulu, CBS, Youtube, CNN, ESPN and much
more)
File Management via Remote Control
Manage your entire media collection from the comfort of your living room. The media center is
equipped for enabling complete file management features directly from the remote control - no
need of a PC for its operations. Provides features like formatting hard-drive, Copy, Delete, Rename of
files and even physical transfer of files between USB storage, Network shares, PC and its internal HDD
simply via the hand-held remote)
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Introduction
Specifications
Model No: Mvix Ultio (MX-800HD ) HD UPnP Media Player
HDD Compatibility Supports 3.5 SATA hard disk (capacity up to 1.5TB), HDD not included
HDD Format FAT32, EXT3 or NTFS format
External Storage Via USB Host (for external CD ROM / DVD ROM / Portable HDD / USB storage)
Video Resolution H.264, MKV, WMV9, MOV, RM/RMVB, TS and HD Divx supported up to 1920 x 1080p
TV System
Compatibility PAL, NTSC, Auto
Networking LAN RJ45 10/100M or Wi-Fi 802.11N (via USB dongle, sold seperately)
Network Protocols Embedded uPnP Client, Samba Client
Video Playback
Codec: H.264, MKV, WMV9, MPEG 1/2/4, HD Divx , Xvid, FLV, RM/RMVB, AVCHD
Container: mkv, ts, m2ts, mts, tp, trp, wmv, Ifo, iso, vob, dat, avi, mpg, mp4, mov, rm,
rmvb, divx, xvid, flv
Audio Playback
Codec: MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, AAC, LPCM, FLAC, AC3
Container: WAV [.wav, .pcm], ADIF, ADTS [.aac], M4A [.m4a], OGG [.ogg], ASF/WMA [.asf,
.wma], FLAC [.flac]
Image Playback JPG, JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
Subtitle Playback sub, smi, ssa, srt, idx + sub
Audio Video Out HDMI1.3 (digital video and audio signals), Component (Y Pb Pr), Composite Video, Optical
SPDIF (5.1Ch Dolby Digital), Stereo audio output (Audio R/L),
I / O Ports
USB2.0 Host (for connecting external DVD ROM / Portable HDD / USB storage / USB WIFI),
USB2.0 Slave to transfer Media from PC.
10/100Mbps Ethernet port (Media Transfer and Sharing across network
Torrent Client Embedded Torrent Client
File Management HDD Format, Copy, Delete, Rename, File Transfer via hand-held Remote
Power Input Universal AC 100 ~230V 50Hz, DC
Power DC 12V 2A, 30-W
Language English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Hebrew
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Media Codec and Format Support
VIDEO
MPEG-1 DAT 320×240
MPG 720×576
MPEG-2 VOB 720×576
M-JPEG 640×480P
MPG 1920×1080p
TS 1920×1080p
M2TS 1920x1080p
TP 1920x 1080p
MPEG-4, DIVX, XVID AVI 1920×1080p
MP4 1920×1080p
MKV 1920×1080p
VC-1 WMV 1920×1080p
H.264 AVI 1920×1080p
MP4 / AVCHD 1920×1080p
MKV 1920×1080p
MOV 1920x 1080p
RM / RMVB 1920x 1080p
AUDIO MP3
WMA
WAV
AAC
OGG
AC3(DolbyDigital)
FLAC
REALAUDIO
PICTURE JPG/JPEG
BMP
PNG
GIF
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ProductDetails
Front view
①MENU Press to return the main menu
②SETUP Press to enter the setup menu
③■Press to stop current operation
④Press to move the cursor left
⑤Press to move the cursor right
⑥OK Press to confirm or select the current operation
⑦Press to move the cursor up
⑧Press to move the cursor down
⑨Press to switch on/off the power
Power LED Blue light when switch / power is on,
Red light when Ultio is in stand-by.
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Back View
①DC IN 12V Power Cable Connection
②AV-OUT Composite (R-W-Y) Video Out
③COMPONENT Component (YPbPr) Video Out
④OPTICAL Optical Audio Out (5.1Ch)
⑤HDMI High definition Video Out
⑥LAN 10/100 Network Port
⑦USB DEVICE USB2.0 (to connect to PC for file Transfer)
⑧USB HOST USB Host (to connect to external Storage)
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Remote control
POWER Turn on and off in the stand-by mode
MUTE Turn on or shut audio output
TV SYSTEM Toggle between NTSC, PAL, 480p, 576p, 720p 50HZ,
720P 60Hz, 1080i 50Hz ,1080i 60Hz, 1080p 50Hz,1080p 60Hz
0-9 Number Keys for Selection and Renaming
GOTO Video / Movie Chapter Selection
GUIDE Switch and Return to Main Navigation Menu (Home Page)
FR Fast rewind, Toggle to Set Rewind Speed
FF Fast Forward, Toggle to Set Forward Speed
RETURN Return to the previous menu
SETUP Enter Setup menu
OK Confirm or Select
PREV Return to previous file / PG UP
NEXT Go to next file / PG DOWN
VOL- Decrease the volume
VOL+ Increase the volume
OPTION Option Navigation Bar for Rename/Edit Files.
STOP Stop Playback
PLAY/PAUSE Play / Pause Media File Playback
REPEAT Set Repeat Option: (e.g. Chapter, Title)
COPY Enter the File copy mode
SELECT Select a file and then press “confirm” to add / delete files in
the playlist. Select Files / Folders in Copy Mode.
CONFIRM Add or delete option in playlist
INFO Display time, title, information of chapter of Media File
SUBTITLE Switch subtitle files
SLOW Slow motion:
（ 1X, 3/4X 1/2X, 1/4X, 1/8X, 1/16X ）
Press PLAY to resume regular play mode.
AUDIO Toggle Audio Outputs
ZOOM Zoom Video or Image Display on Screen
Photo zoom levels: 1X, 2X,4X,8X,16X
Video zoom levels: 1X, 2X,3X,4X,8X
ALL Show all files
MUSIC Display Audio Files Only.
PHOTO Display Picture / Image Files Only.
MOVIES Display Video Files Only
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The User Interface
Main Menu
Provides Access to Media locations and Setup Menu
Local HDD: Media location on Internal HDD
USB Device: Media located on a connected USB drive, if connected
External DVD: Playback from External DVDROM
UPnP: Access to UPnP Shares over the Network
Network: Access Media located over the Network
Playlist: Create and Playback Playlists
Setup: Access to Setup Menu
Setup Menu
Provides Access to Settings for System Media Playback & Network
System: Configure System Settings
Video: Configure Video Playback Settings
Audio: Configure Audio Playback Settings
Photo: Configure Image Playback Settings
Network: Configure Network Settings
Systems Settings Menu
Provides Access to System-wide Settings
Menu Language: Select Menu Languages
Text Encoding: Select Text Encoding languages for Subtitles etc.
Screen Saver: Turn Screen Saver ON / OFF
Login Control: Turn Login Control ON / OFF
BT / Samba Info: Install services like torrent client, samba etc.
System Update: Update Firmware
DVD AutoPlay: Auto-Play DVD once connected and powered ON.
HDD Format: Format HDD option (Caution: Erases All Data on HDD)
Restore Default: Perform Soft Reset and Revert to Factory Settings
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The User Interface
Video Settings
Provides Access to Configuration of Video Playback Settings
Movie Preview: Turn Preview ON / OFF when browsing over titles
Resume Playback: Turn “Resume Playback” feature ON / OFF
Aspect Ratio: Select Display Aspect Ratio: 4:3 vs 16:9
Brightness: Select Video Output Brightness
Contrast: Select Video Output Contrast
TV System: Select TV System (PAL / NTSC / AUTO, 1080p, HDMI)
Audio Settings
Provides Access to Configuration of Audio Playback Settings
Night Mode: Select Night Mode Off / On or Comfort level
Digital Output: Select Digital Audio-out Settings
HDMI LPCM: Ultio decoded Audio Output via HDMI,
HDMI RAW: Raw Audio Stream Output via HDMI
SPDIF LPCM: Ultio decoded Audio Output via Optical Out
SPDIF RAW: Raw Audio Stream Output via Optical Out
Photo Settings
Provides Access to Configuration of Image Playback Settings
Slide Show Timing: Select Time Interval between Image Slide Show.
Transition Effect: Select Transition Effects between Image Playback
Background Music: Select background music with SlideShow.
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Initial Setup
Usage Precautions
Ensure the power is off when you connect the A/V cable between the Mvix player and the TV.
If using an older hard drive, ensure that you backup all necessary data and files. As a part of its
normal operation, Mvix Ultio will format and erase all old files.
When cleaning the device, disconnect the power and then wipe the unit with a soft piece of dry
cloth.
When connected to the computer through the USB cable Mvix Ultio works like an external USB
storage device (During this operation, there is no video/audio playback). To resume playback mode,
disconnect the USB cable connected to your PC and turn on the Mvix player.
The supplied cables and accessories are recommended for customized best performance of the Mvix
Media Player. Using any other (after-market) cables or accessories may not provide best
performance. DO NOT use any power adapter with Mvix Ultio, other than the one supplied with your
unit.
In order to unplug your Mvix Media Player, press the STOP button before removing cables or turning
off power.
Remember, Mvix Ultio is NOT a recorder. Do not plug any AV input into its AV out ports (Component,
Composite, HDMI etc.)
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Initial Setup
Hard Drive (HDD) Installation
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Remove 3 screws
•IMPORTANT: Unplug the device from the power source and unplug all cables.
•Remove 3 screws from the back Panel of the device
•Slide the Tray out from the enclosure (black metal sleeve)
•Install a SATA HDD using the SATA Cables available on the board
•Flip the board and locate the 2 holes for securing HDD with screws.
•Insert the Tray back in the enclosure and install the 3 screws on the back of the device.
•Once the HDD is physically installed. Format the HDD using Mvix Ultio (in-built) utility
Caution: Do not install a HDD containing data/files. Ultio will format the HDD upon first use and erase all
current data.
ATTENTION
Observe Precaution when handling
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Formatting Hard Drive
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Press SETUP button on the Remote
Select “System” Settings label / link
On the Systems Menu, scroll down and select
“HDD Format”
Navigate to the right, select HDD Format and
press “OK” on your Mvix Remote.
The Warning page informs you that the HDD
inside your Ultio is about to be formatted
and that all data will be erased from that
disk.
Note: Formatting is an irreversible process. Always
backup your data before formatting a HDD.

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Initial Setup
Getting Started
To get started you need to :
Connect audio and video cables to Mvix Ultio and your widescreen TV or home theater
receiver
Connect Mvix Ultio to a Power Outlet
Connect Mvix Ultio to your wireless or wired network via your router or switch
Before you begin, look at the back of your TV or receiver and locate the AV ports. Ensure you
have the appropriate cables for your setup.
Audio-Video Connection to your TV
The Mvix Ultio is designed for video-output via a variety of AV connections , such as
composite(AV),component(YPbPr) and HDMI. Depending on your current AV setup, you
can decide which mechanism is most suitable for you. The Mvix Ultio is configured such
that it can detect video output automatically, making the AV link to TV hassle-free.
If choosing a Composite (RCA-type: Red, Yellow and White) cable:
Plug the yellow connector into the AV output of Mvix Ultio and AV input of TV, and plug
the red and white connector into the audio input of TV or Stereo amplifier / receiver.
Turn on the TV and select AV mode. Power on the Mvix Player and it should display the
Home Screen of Mvix Ultio.
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Initial Setup
If choosing a Component (YPbPr) Cable:
Plug the Component YPbPr cable into the output of Mvix Ultio and input of TV. Since
Component cables are for video signal only, you will need to connect another AV (Red-
White) cable connector of AV cable into the audio output of Ultio and audio input of TV
or amplifier / AV receiver. Turn on your LCD or Plasma and select YPbPr video input
mode.
If choosing a HDMI Cable
HDMI output provides the highest quality of video output. For your convenience, a HDMI
cable is included with Ultio. HDMI output offers the composite of digital audio and video
signal upto 1080p resoution. Connect the HDMI cable to output of Ultio and the display
device (TV, LCD, projector etc.) with HDMI input. Select HDMI mode in TV.
Always connect the HDMI cable before usage. Once connected, adjust your TV mode to
HDMI and requisite resolution (720p, 1080i or 1080p), depending on your viewing
preferences.
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If choosing, Optical (Audio-only) Cable
Optical output：Connect the product Optical connector with the other one from video
or audio device by Optical cable. Then enter the product's audio interface, select the
Digital Output option "SPDIF LPCM" or "SPDIF RAW". It is available to enjoy 5.1 high
quality sounds through a multi channel decoder/amplifier with optical input.
The first time you use Mvix Ultio the display (TV / LCD) screen will flicker and adjust the
resolution. This is a normal process, where the device is self-configuring itself to work
with your setup.
If you see just a black screen the first time you use Mvix Ultio TV, make sure the input
you’ve selected on your TV matches the input you’ve plugged the cables into on your TV
or receiver. If the input matches, you might need to select a screen resolution that your
TV supports.
Power connection
Connect the power adapter (supplied with your Mvix Ultio) to the back of the device and
plug the power onto a wall jack. Mvix Ultio is compatible with 110 or 220V and is suitable
for worldwide use.
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