TViX SLIM S1 DUO User manual

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Quick Guide
TViX Slim S1 DUO
- Some specifications could change with new firmware versions. Please refer to
the FAQ on our homepage for further information.
- For detailed instructions, please refer to the enclosed TViX-HD CD or the latest pdf file
on the TViX-HD Homepage.
- TViX Slim S1 DUO : DVB-T Dual Tuner with Background Recording.

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Safety Notice
Do not try to disassemble
or remodel the TViX-HD
unit. Doing so may cause
malfunction or fire.
Place all magnetized devices, such as
speakers, away from the TViX-HD .It
may erase or cause damage to the
data stored in the hard disk.
Do not Place the TViX-HD .
In places that are exposed
to oil, water, dust, humidity,
rain or wind.
Keep your TViX-HD away from
heated areas, such as direct sunlight
exposure, heaters and etc. Place it in a
well ventilated location. Ensure that a
free airflow is maintained around the
appliance.
Do not touch the power
plug with wet hands or use
defective power cables &
electric outlets. It may cause
electric shocks or fire. Do not drop the TViX-HD from
heights. Doing so may cause
critical damage to the hard drive.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Unplug the power cable when you are not using the product for a long time.

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The TViX-HD is a standalone, multimedia hard disk player that
plays digital videos, digital music, digital still images and DVD
files on TV screens and home entertainment systems. You can
enjoy digital contents in your living room without having to burn
discs or to play it back on a DVD or CD player anymore.
TViX-HD plays back DVD movies with the full functionality of DVD
navigation. You can create your own virtual DVD library by storing your
personal collection of DVDs in .ISO or .IFO format, and watch them exactly
as if they were running from the original DVDs (all the original features
are included: Menu, Chapter, Audio Stream, Subtitle, Fast Forward, Rewind,
Pause, Repeat, Search etc.).
Using the latest multimedia processor, TViX-HD supports the latest
multimedia formats such as MKV, MPEG-4 AVC(H.264), VC-1( MP@HL, AP@
L3), WMV9 & WMV HD as well as MPEG4 3.11,4.0 , 5.0. and H.264, which
is a brand-new and superb compression technology. It can now play more
stunning HD movies with lower storage requirements.
HDMI provides unparalleled qualities to digital videos and audios, while DVI
only serves digital videos. With HDMI you don’t have to deal with multiple
AV cables. It lets you make a connection to digital videos as well as audios,
and enjoy them with just one cable. It can deliver uncompressed digital
video up to 1080P as well as digital audio.
TViX-HD has a DTS hardware decoder to mix DTS sound into 2 channels
for a more dynamic stereo sound quality.
The TViX-HD can be networked with a PC system using either a wired
network or its optional wireless network adapter. You can navigate to a
PC file through TViX-HD’s wired/wireless network and play the file from its
original location without having to copy it into the TViX-HD first. Also, TViX-
HD’s FTP server and Samba server allow you to transfer files from your
PC. It also allows you to connect to network easily with uPnP support,
and it does not require an IP address. You can immediately playback uPnP
connected files.
With two USB2.0 host ports, you can attach additional external USB hard
drives to further extend the storage capacity. You can also play back files
from a digital cameras, USB flash drives, USB flash card reader or an MP3
player.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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1. Introduction

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2. Name of Each Part
2.1Unit Control button
TViX-HD can be controlled by the buttons on the product as well as by the remote
control.
2.2 Cable Connection
You can connect the TViX-HD to an analog TV display or audio amplifier using the
A/V cable.
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The VFD shown below may differ when you play a file.

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2.3 Package Contents
Thank you for choosing this TViX-HD product.
The TViX-HD package contains the following items. The items described below may
differ from the actual contents.
TViX-HD unit Remote
Controller
USB PC Cable
RCA Cable
Quick Guide
Manual CD Power Adapter
** For detailed instructions, please refer to the TViX-HD CD enclosed or the latest
pdf file on the TViX-HD Homepage.
* TViX-HD automatically formats when you install an unformatted new hard disk.
Do not shut the power down when formatting the hard disk.
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2.4 HDD Installation/Exchange
** Installing or exchanging your HDD is very easy. Just follow the instructions
below. If you have a pre-installed HDD, you may skip this chapter.
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① Pull the product Disk Cover located on the side, and separate it from the body. HDD
installation is possible to do without using the screws.
② Before doing HDD installation to product, release the safety-lock button upward.
③ When 3.5” SATA HDD is installed on, make sure HDD’s circuit part downward and
put the HDD into the HDD holder. Before the HDD is fitted on the HDD holder, put
the pin into a tapped hole of the HDD.
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④ After installation of the HDD, press the safety-lock button back in its place. For the
safety of using HDD, it is recommended tightening a screw between the HDD and
the HDD holder.
⑤ Load the HDD holder into product.
⑥ When replacing the HDD from the HDD holder, please do in reverse order.

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3. Installation and Connection
3.1 Connecting the Video
The TViX-HD supports HDMI, Component and Composite video output for connection to a
TV, and each output needs to be selected in the settings menu depending on what cable is
being used.
Connection to Composite Connection to HDMI Output
Connect the TViX-HD output to your TV
using the included Composite (yellow)
video cable.
Select the appropriate video input mode
on your TV until you get the main page
of the TViX-HD
For the Audio, please connect the stereo
cable (red/White cable).
Connect the TViX-HD output to your TV
using an HDMI cable.
TViX-HD plays back high definition
videos (up to 1920x1080P) by using
HDMI cables.
HDMI cable can transmit uncompressed
audio and video signals together at the
same time. No additional cables are
needed.
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Connection to Component Output :
Connect the product and your TV using the component cables.
Turn on the product and the TV. Select an appropriate video output mode on your TV
until you get the main page of the product. Additional cables required for the audio.

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3.2 Connecting the Audio
Connection to 2 CH Normal TV Connection to 5.1CH Amplifier (Digital)
Connect the two audio cables, the white
one on the left side and the red one
on the right side, to the appropriate
terminals of your TV or Hi - Fi system for
sound output.
If you have a multi-channel decoder/
amplifier with an coaxial/optical input,
you can enjoy 5.1 CH high- quality
sound through the coaxial or optical
cables.
The illustration above shows how to
connect the optical cable with an
included optical jack.(These cables are
not included in the package and must
be purchased separately.)
- After you connect the video cable to your TV, you must press the TV Out button on
your remote repeatedly control until you see the main page of the TViX-HD on the
screen.
-If there is no sound after connecting the coaxial/Optical Cable, you have to change
the audio setup of TViX-HD to Digital on the SETUP menu.
NOTE
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3.3 Connecting the USB(e-SATA) HOST
The TViX-HD also provides two USB-host ports with USB 2.0/e-SATA compliant host/
function processor.
USB-host allows communication between two USB devices. You can connect any
external storage device (e.g. memory stick) or any external hard disk to play files
stored in these external devices. You can even connect your Digital Camera directly to
play digital images and pictures without any other devices.
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After connecting the client device, press the GOTO button on your remote
control and then navigate to the desired storage unit. You can thereby change the
location from internal hard disk to external USB device and back.
USB Host
e-SATA Host

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3.4 Using the remote control
This indicates Remote Buttons.
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POWER Toggle Unit Power on / off
MUTE Stop Audio Output from the Player
HDTV Switch to DTV mode
MOVIE Go to Movie folder
MUSIC Go to Music folder
PHOTO Go to Photo folder
Numeric Key Insert number or text
16:9/4:3 Aspect ratio(16:9/4:3 letter box/4:3 Pan&Scan)
ZOOM Zoom Video / Image Playback
PREV Previous Chapter / File / Page Up on List
Next Next Chapter / File / Page Down on List
JUMP/REW
SORT/FF File Sort or FF playback
OK/TIMESHIFTING Selection/play/pause/time-shifting on/pause
ARROW
RETURN Stop Playback/Return to Previous Screen / Folder
VOL + / - Volume (Increase / Decrease)
CH + / - Switch TV channel/adjust subtitle sync
INFO Display Media File Information
SUBTITLE Subtitle ON / OFF, Change Settings
FAVORITE Switch favorite channel
GOTO Time-Stamp based Search/TV channel list/Device
SETUP Enter Setup Menu, Apply/Confirm Setup Settings
AUDIO Select multi audio
REPEAT Repeat Media file(s) Playback
SHUFFLE Switch between Random – Sequential Playback
TV OUT Toggle Video Output Modes
TITLE DVD Title Screen
MENU Display Main Menu Screen/ DVD Menu Screen
FUNCTION File copy/ folder password/ Sleep Timer
GUIDE Display DTV EPG Guide
BOOKMARK/SCH Bookmark / manual recording in TV mode
ADD/DELETE Add/Remove the recording list/ delete file
REC Instant recording in DTV
Jump to USB Host or network drive
Cursor Navigation Arrow/Rewind / FF playback

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3.5 Initial Setting
① Connect the TViX-HD to your TV using A/V cables, and turn on the TViX-HD. You
will see the following screens when you turn the unit on for the first time or when
you select “Load Default Setting”.
② When you see the initial page on your TV screen shown in the picture below, press
the “OK” button on the remote controller.
- In case of HDMI connection: TViX-HD does not show this page but sets to the best
resolution automatically and leads you to the next stage, “Language setting”.
- In case of other connections: TViX-HD changes screen resolutions between NTSC,
PAL, 480P, and 576P about every three seconds until the “OK” button is pressed, so
press the “OK” button when you can see a clear screen
③ Select your language.
④ Now you can see the TViX-HD main page.
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4. TViX-HD Setup Menu
4.1 SYSTEM Setting
This section is about SYSTEM (Language or Time) settings. Press SETUP button on the
remote control and select SYSTEM.
This screen allows you to adjust the SYSTEM settings of your TViX-HD to your
personal taste. Select menu to exit this SETUP.
Language : Select your
language.
File List Type : Switch between
File list mode and media Library.
Date/Time : Adjust the clock by
using the arrow and numeric
keys. Auto (Via Network) is also
available.
Automatic F/W Update : Now you can upgrade a new firmware if your TViX-HD
is connected to the internet. To upgrade it with our beta version of firmware,
please press 2,3,8,2 of the numeric keys and then press the ‘Function’.
Auto Run : You can make files play automatically when TViX-HD gets loaded. If
you select “random”, they play in a random order.
Set Screen Position : Adjust the UI display position, so that you can see the main
UI display at the right place on your TV.
Check Disk : TViX-HD provides HDD check utility. If you have any problem with
recording or file playback, we recommend running this utility before proceeding.
TViX-HD automatically formats when you connect an unformatted hard disk to
the TViX-HD. Do not shut down the power while the hard disk is being formatted.
Load Default Setting : In order to revert to the Default setting, Select this option.
You will need to configure the video and sound settings again.
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Date/Time Format : Select
12 Hour or 24 Hour.

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4.2 Audio/Video Setting
This section is about A/V (Video or Audio) settings. Press SETUP button on the
remote control and select the A/V.
This screen allows you to adjust the A/V settings of your TViX-HD to your personal
taste. Select menu to exit this SETUP.
Set the audio output setting.
Select the HDMI or the S/PDIF that you want to hear the audio.
If you select the S/PDIF, you can set the detailed audio output with your
Decoder/Amplifier. We recommend you to set the Dolby Digital and DTS to
digital and AAC to analog.
If you don't hear MP3 or AAC audio, please set the S/PDIF setting to CUSTOM.
You don't need set this option when you connect the RCA cable.
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Dynamic Range Control : This function is for either decreasing high level sounds
or increasing low level sounds.
[ON]: low volume at late night.
[OFF]: full dynamic range of the volume.
Video Aspect Ratio : 4:3 Letter Box / 4:3 Pan & Scan for ordinary TVs / 16:9 for
Wide TVs like HDTV or Plasma TV.
If the ratio of the TV is 4:3, select the 4:3 letter box or 4:3 Pan & Scan.
If the ratio is 16:9, select 16:9.
* The 4:3 Letter box can show the original ratio of the multimedia file in 16:9.
* The 4:3 Pan & Scan will adjust the image of the 16:9 multimedia file to the 4:3
of the TV screen by scaling the image. (Currently, not support this mode)
* 16:9 can adjust any ratio of the multimedia file to the TV screen with the
original image.
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Video Auto Switch : the video out switches automatically to 1080P 24Hz
according to the frame rate.
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Video Adjust : Set the Brightness - Contrast - Hue - Saturation.
Press OK or STOP button to save and exit current video setting.
Video Output : Select this when you want to connect the video through a
composite or a HDMI cable. With HDMI setting, you can select an output
resolution between NTSC,PAL, 720p 50hz/60hz, 1080i 50hz/60hz and 1080P.
1080i should work on all HD grade TVs.

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4.3 HDTV Setting
This section is about HDTV settings. Press the SETUP button on the remote control
and select HDTV.
This screen allows you to adjust the HDTV settings of your TViX-HD to your personal
taste. Select menu to exit this SETUP.
Audio Language : select default audio. To change the audio format, press the
AUDIO button on the remote control.
Start Channel Scan : Press ‘Start Channel Scanning’ if you want to scan the
channel.
Country/Location : Select your country or location.
Time Zone : to use the EPG guide with the correct recording time zone, you have
to configure your time zone by using the arrow keys.
Daylight Saving Time : set this option on if you are in the area of DST.
TV Input : Select your input.
CH Key Mode : Select to favorite channels if you want to change the channel
with CH button.
IceTV Configuration : In Australia, you can choose IceTV EPG or normal EPG.
ANT Pass-thru : set to OFF if you don't use antenna pass-thru.

4.4 PVR Setting
This section is about PVR settings. Press the SETUP button on the remote control, and
select PVR.
This screen allows you to adjust the PVR settings of your TVX-HD to your personal
taste. Select menu to exit this SETUP.
TimeShift Duration : Set the maximum time-shifting interval
Auto Timeshift start : Time-shift will be started automatically whenever TV
mode is active.
Schedule Padding Time : Adjust schedule padding time manually.
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The TViX PVR can play HDTV broadcasts without a digital TV set-top box, with
excellent and super-clear pictures on HDTV screens. The TViX PVR supports standard
DTV features, such as EPG and Time-shifting.
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It allows you to connect to network easily with uPnP support, and it does not
require an IP address. You can immediately playback uPnP connected files on
wired/wireless network environment.
With NFS, TViX-HD can play high bit-rate files from a PC flawlessly over a LAN.
We recommend NFS connection over SAMBA. You need to install the
TViX-HD Netshare program (or other NFS server) on the server PC, but the
settings are much easier than in SAMBA mode.
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Setup Network Disk: This function searches and helps you find PCs connected to
the network.
SAMBA: If you have a guest account, shared folder names can be listed and can
be selected.
NFS: Connected PCs are listed automatically in NFS of NAS storage or Netshare.
TViX-HD Network Info: You can see the information of TViX-HD’s Network.
FTP Password: to use FTP function, you must use the ID & password displayed on
the Network Menu within SETUP. The FTP ID is tvixftp. you can use capital
letters only for the password.
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Network Settings : Select Wired network or Wireless network.
4.5 NETWORK Setting
This section is about NETWORK (Network or FTP) settings. Press the SETUP button
on the remote control, and then select NETWORK.
This screen allows you to adjust the NETWORK settings of your TViX-HD to your
personal taste. Select menu to exit this SETUP.

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4.6 MISC Setting
This section is about MISC (Photo effect and Subtitle) settings. Press the SETUP
button on the remote control, and then select MISC.
This screen allows you to adjust the MISC settings of your TViX-HD to your
personal taste. Select menu to exit this SETUP.
Photo Slide Show : is used when playing background music while watching
picture a slideshows.
Univ. Jukebox Region : Change the region of universal jukebox.
Subtitle Color : Change the color and outline of subtitles.
Fan Speed : Select the Fan Speed. We recommend the Normal setting.
Set Folder Password : In order to password-protect folders, firstly you will
need to setup the Admin Password. Default Admin Password: 0000 (4-zeros).
Perform the SETUP-SYSTEM-Load default settings if Admin Password gets lost
Smart navigation : If there is VIDEO_TS.IFO file in the folder, Clicking on
the DVD folder will automatically playback .VOB content.
Screen Saver : If there is no activity the screen saver will be activated after a
certain time. You can change the Screen Saver time on this menu.
Skip Duration : You can change the Skip duration(up/Down button) of video
playback.
OSD Display : Select the type of OSD display while playing a video.

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