User Manual English/German/Korean HD Multimedia Player with Personal Video Recorder
English HD Multimedia Player with Personal Video Recorder http://www.mvix.net
MVIX PVR Player Ver 2.0 User Guide www.mvix.net 1
Safety Notes The following are to protect safety of user and to prevent damages to property. Use product properly after carefully reading the following contents. Warning Violating instructions may lead to serious injury or death. Caution Violating instructions may lead to slight injury or damage to product. Instructions Act prohibited Contact by wet hand prohibited Modification prohibited Power plug to be separated from power outlet Do not connect a number of power plugs at the same time. (This may generate heat or cause fire.) Do not forcefully pull out power cord. (Breakage of power cord may cause fire and electric shock.) Do not insert of pull out power plug with wet hand. (This may cause electric shock.) Do not insert power plug if it fits loose to power outlet. (This may cause fire or electric shock.) Make sure to turn off power switch and pull out power plug when moving product. Do not place plant pots, cups or objects filled with chemical or water, etc. on top of product. (This may cause breakdown of product.) Wall out Is loose Clean the outside of product by wiping it with lightly wet or dry towel. (Using detergent for grease removal, thinner or heavily wet towel, etc. may cause breakdown of product.) Product must not be disassembled, repaired or modified. Take caution not to have foreign substances inserted into products. (This may cause breakdown of product or electric shock.) Do not forcefully bend the connected power cord or have it pressed down by heavy objects. (This may cause fire or electric shock.) 2
Safety Notes The following are to protect safety of user and to prevent damages to property. Use product properly after carefully reading the following contents. Warning Violating instructions may lead to serious injury or death. Caution Violating instructions may lead to slight injury or damage to product. Instructions Act prohibited Contact by wet hand prohibited Modification prohibited Power plug to be separated from power outlet Do not drop objects on top of product or exert impact to product. Keep product away from severe vibration or magnetic objects.) Do not place plant pots, cups or containers filled with chemical or water, etc. on top of product. (This may cause fire/ electric shock. Falling of the objects may also cause injury.) Do not place heavy objects on top of product. (Falling of objects may cause injury.) Do not cover up product or install it in places with poor ventilation, such as a wall closet, etc. Install product in level and stable place. (Otherwise, product may not operate normally.) Product must not be disassembled, repaired or modified. Take caution not to have foreign substances inserted into products. (This may cause breakdown of product or electric shock.) Do not install product in places where temperature is too high (35 or higher)/ too low (5 or less) or humidity is high. Do not install product under direct sunlight or near objects of heat, such as lit candle, cigarette or fire, etc. Do not place product in water. (This may cause breakdown of product or electric shock.) 3
Table of Contents Safety Notes 2 About Product 6 Notes 8 Specifications 9 Components 11 Hardware Installation 12 Connection 14 Remote Control Functions 17 Chapter 1. PVR Setting 1) HDD Formatting 20 2) Language/ Resolution/ Time Setting in Wizard 23 3) Network Setting in Wizard 24 Summary of Main Menus 25 Chapter 2. Major Functions 1) MEDIAPLAY 26 1-1 Music 26 1-2 Photo 27 1-3 Movie 28 1-4 Network Share Folder and MvixFTS 30 1-5 My List Function 33 2) DIGITAL RECORDER 34 2-1 Video In Recording 34 2-2 Simultaneous Use of Recording and Media Play 35 2-3 Time Shift 35 3) RECORDINGS LIBRARY 36 3-1 Play Recorded Title 36 3-2 Sort Recorded Title 37 3-3 Change Name of Recorded Title 38 3-4 Edit Recorded Title 38 3-5 Delete Recorded Title 42 4
Table of Contents Chapter 3. For Advanced Users 1) Timer 43 1-1 Add Preset Recording 43 1-2 Delete Timer 45 1-3 Timer Status Change 45 1-4 Timer History 46 2) File Manager 47 2-1 Copy Function 47 3) Mvix Live Function 49 Search Movies in You Tube 50 Picasa Function 51 4) UPnP Server Function (LCD/ ipod Update) 55 Chapter 4. Media Environment Setting 1) Language Setting 57 2) Audio Setting 58 3) Video Setting 59 4) REC Setting 60 5) Network Setting 62 5-1 Wired Network 62 5-2 Wireless Network 63 6) System Setting 64 7) Other Settings 65 Chapter 5. MvixFTS Use and Share 1) MvixFTS Installation 68 2) Windows XP Share Folder Setting 69 3) Change/ Give Power for Windows XP Share Folder (Copy Function) 70 4) Windows Vista Share Folder Setting 71 5) Change/ Give Power for Windows Vista Share Folder (Copy Function) 74 Chapter 6. ipod Expanded Connection Control 75 5
About Product PVR Function Using MvixPVR, you can record a film you are watching on real-time basis with a single remote control button. Also, while record is in progress, you can check the film being recorded. Using Recording library menu, you can view title of the film being recorded. By playing the title of the recorded film, you can view the film per stage in slow motion with the Slow key on the remote control. This function is convenient to use when watching sports with fast actions. The new MvixLIVE function has been created to use the massive media data that exist in the Internet, such as You Tube media files and Picasa serviced by Goggle, etc. We will provide you with better and greater service through continuous update. MvixPVR supports time shift function. The film you are watching can be temporarily stopped on a real-time basis. The time shift function will allow you to stop watching a the TV show at any point (for a unexpected reasons) and allow you to continue where you stopped at a later stage so as to ensure that you do not miss out on the TV show. During time-shifting mode you can also rewind or use slow motion in progress. (Time shift does not create recorded file.) MvixPVR supports scheduler function that executes recoding by automatic booting on the preset date and time, even when the product function has been stopped.. MvixPVR supports the basic function to easily edit video content. You can simply cut, separate, split, merge and copy video content by using the buttons on the remote control. MvixPVR supports UPnP server functions. MvixPVR supports free DDNS so that you can connect to the internal HDD of the PVR not only from your local PC, but also from any PC with a Internet connection. This function can be used from an external device that supports UPnP client. The built in ipod dock makes it possible to use your ipod on the MvixPVR. When using a ipod that that supports TV-OUT function you can easily display your ipod video content on your TV. Ipod recording and charging functions are also supported. The MvixPVR remote also controls many of the ipod functions. does not hold responsibilities for recording commercial broadcasting contents and showing them for illegal/ commercial purposes rather than personal/ noncommercial use or trading the recorded contents illegally. Note that the person recording the contents shall wholly assume civil accountability/ criminal responsibility. 6
About Product Multimedia library High Resolution HD-level File Play: MvixPVR supports the max. of 1920X1080 interface scan to provide clear and high resolution picture quality. Supporting Diverse Movie Format Types MvixPVR supports a variety of HD files, such as TP, TS and TRP files, but also MPEG, Divx (3/4/5), Xvid, DAT, ISO, DVD (VOB, IFO) and MKV / WMV / ASF / MOV (if using MvixFTS), etc. You can conveniently enjoy watching movies anywhere as long as you have access to a display device, such as TV, etc. (supporting SD-level film play for MKV). Convenient Copy MvixPVR allows you to copy a recorded media file (with FAT32 partition) to a network-connected PC. Also, you can copy files by high-speed from PC to MvixPVR HDD or to USB storage device connected to MvixPVR. Supporting Diverse Music Files MvixPVR supports a variety of music sources, such as MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, AC3 and DTS, etc. As the player supports fast rewind/ forward functions, you can quickly find the desired part you require for listening. Digital Photo Album MvixPVR supports the upgraded JPEG and BMP image files. The entire family can enjoying watching the files through TV, etc. Also, vertically photographed filed can be rotated in screen for viewing without requiring modification. Network-shared File Play Files shared on a network can be played through wired/ wireless means without having to move them to the MvixPVR hard disk.. Supporting USB Host MvixPVR supports 2 USB2.0 hosts. By connecting USB external storage devices, you can easily add additional storage to the MvixPVR and play the files on the external USB devices. A USB type memory card reader, etc. can also be used. Supporting High Resolution HDMI Built in with HDMI terminal for digital signal output, MvixPVR enables you to enjoy video content with better picture quality.. 5.1CH Audio Output and Down Mix Function MvixPVR provides 5.1CH AC3 audio and DTS, etc. Also, down mix function lets you play 2CH audio through TV, etc. without requiring an additional decoding device, such as amplifier, etc. (optical, coaxial). 7
Notes 1 Contents with copyright, such as music sources or media contents, etc., are protected pursuant to the related laws and regulations, such as Copyright Act, etc. The legal responsibilities in violating copyright or intellectual property right by using this product shall be assumed by the user. 2 Make sure to check CODEC of the file to be played. This product does not support media files of all CODEC types. Only the playable CODEC files must be used. Change media file or CODEC that is not supported into the supported file by using specific utilities, etc. Even if CODEC is playable, the file may not be successfully played according to file characteristics or user environment. 3 When removing USB after connection to a PC, make sure to protect data and prevent erroneous operation of product by removing safety device. Also, make sure to turn off power of product when connecting or disconnecting separate storage devices to USB host of product. Otherwise, it may cause erroneous operation of product. 4 For hard disk, use 3.5 SATA type HDD. It must be formatted by the format method used by product. So, make sure to complete formatting when using product for the first time. Format erases all data. Make sure to back up. 5 This product uses a Windows PC and network sharer function. Network sharer may not operate normally due to error in Windows program or user environment. is not liable for this. 6 Save data stored in this product separately in a safe location. does not assume responsibilities for loss of or damage to the stored data. 7 Do not drop or exert impact to product. This may cause breakdown of product. 8 Protect inside of product from metallic objects or combustible foreign substances, etc. This may cause fire or breakdown of product. 9 Do not randomly disassemble, modify or repair product. This may cause breakdown of product. After-sale service will be provided at cost for breakdowns caused by random disassembly, modification or repair. 10 Keep product not to be in contact with water or liquid. Also, do not use product in a humid area. This may cause fire, electric shock or breakdown of product. 11 Do not clean the surface of product with chemical substances or detergents. This may damage the surface of product. 12 Do not expose product to high heat or direct sunlight. Long-term storage or use in high temperature may cause breakdown or disable successful file play. Make sure to use product in a well-ventilated area. 13 Do not leave product near highly magnetic objects. This may lead to data loss and breakdown of product. 14 Connect all cables when power to MvixPVR and TV is turned off. Mvix can be used as a multimedia player and a mobile disk when connected to PC. However, both functions cannot be used simultaneously. 15 Product may not operate successfully if used for a long period of time or used in areas with harmful elements. If buffering occurs, stop operation and restart product. Or rebooting is also recommended. 8
Specifications Titles of Parts 14 7 7 5 6 1 23 9 4 1 3 13 12 4 2 8 6 5 10 11 Front Back 1 Direction key (up/ down/ left/ right) 1 Wireless antenna 2 Direction key OK (press) 2 Optical terminal 3 4 5 Direction key OK (press by 3 seconds or longer -> move to HOME) LCD status window Power button 6 IR reception part 7 ipod expand connections 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10/100Mbps LAN port USB2.0 A-type 2-port host Stereo RCA terminal Component terminal Composite terminal HDMl terminal Input composite terminal Input stereo RCA terminal Fan USB 2.0 A-type slave Power 14 Coaxial terminal 9
Specifications Specifications Product Name Operating System File Format MvixPVR Linux Recording Partition : UDF (UNIX file system) File Partition : FAT32 / NTFS Recording Mode HQ, SP,LP,EP,SLP Encoding (Recording) Video MPEG II (PAL 720x576, 352x576 / NTSC 720x480, 352x480) Audio MPEG II (48KHz Stereo 256Kbps / 192Kbps) Supported Files & Formats Video Input Video Audio Image Composite, MPEG2 HD(ts,tp), Divx HD(avi), Xvid HD(avi), MPEG1/2 (dat,mpg.vob.ifo.iso), Divx (avi), Xvid(avi), MKV(NOT H.264), (MvixFTS use : MKV(H.264 720P), RMVB, MOV,WMV) MP3, WMA, ACC, OGG, WAV, AC3, DTS decoding including down-mixing, DTS pass through BMP, HD JPEG/JPG,GIF,PNG,TIFF/TIF(Progressive JPEG not supported) Video Output Composite, Component, and HDMI 1.1 With CEC Audio Output Analog Digital Stereo RCA Coaxial, Optical TV System Hi-Def Decoding Audio Decoding NTSC, PAL, or HDMI AUTO HD COMPONENT Y, Pb, Pr (480, 720,1080) / HD HDMI (480, 720,1080i) WMV, ASF, AVI and MP4 formats MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 Layers I, II and III (MP3), MPEG-2 BC multi-channel layers I, II and III, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AAC-LC,WMA9 and WMA9 Pro decoding Networking Wire Wireless Ethernet (10/100) LAN via RJ-45 Port Wireless LAN Network Security Network Protocol Hard-Disk Type USB Interface Power Dimension Wireless: WEP, WPA, Wireless : IEEE802.11b/g, 5dBi antenna (SMA type) Wire : 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet (RJ45) TCP/IP (DHCP client mode, Manual IP mode) 3.5 Internal SATA Ⅰ/Ⅱ (Not included) USB2.0 host, USB2.0 Slave Adapter : Input : AC 100V-240V, 50/60Hz Out put : DC 12V, 3A DC In : 12V 225mm(W) X 200mm(H) X 59mm(D) 10
Components MvixPVR R2 Remote Control 5dBi Antenna HDMI Cable A/V Cable Power Adaptor Power Cable USB Cable User Manual Driver CD HDD Guard HDD Fixing Screw AAA Battery 11
Hardware Installation 1. As shown above, unfasten the HDD cover screw and open the HDD cover on the side of product. 2. Remove the HDD cover on the side of product by pressing it down in the middle as shown in the picture. 3. Separate the HDD guard from the main body of MvixPVR. 4. Connect the HDD guard and SATA HDD as shown In the picture. Fasten screws. HDD connection terminal must be on the left. 12
Hardware Installation 5. As shown above, slowly push the HDD guard together with the SATA HDD into the main body of MvixPVR. 6. Install power cable and SATA cable to the mounted hardware. 7. When hardware mounting is completed, close the cover and fasten the screw by rotating it in clockwise direction. 8. Hardware installation of the MvixPVR has been completed. 13
Connections Composite Output Device Connection to Video In (Video IN) INPUT IPTV Set Top Box Input Device Connection Only composite connection input is possible. Therefore, composite input terminal must be connected to Mvix in the set top box. In set top box, connect yellow cable for video signal as well as red and white cables for audio signal output. Then, to A/V INPUT terminal at the back of Mvix, connect yellow, red and white cables accordingly. <IP Set Top Box or Other Digital Set Top Box> Bypass Support (Composite => Power Off => Composite) Even when Mvix power is turned off, signals sent into A/V Input are still transmitted. Bypass function of MvixPVR can be activated only when using composite input and output. If Mvix power is on, all outputs to HDMI/ component/ composite are supported. 14
Connections HDMI and Composite Output Connection INPUT Composite Cable Connection Connect yellow cable for video signal to the terminal located at the back of side of TV. Then, select external input of TV. Connect the remaining red and white terminal cables to the left/ right and audio output terminal at the back of the device. Then, connect red and white cables to the left/ right terminal of DTV input or component audio input located at the back of digital TV. HDMI Cable Connection Connect HDMI cable to HDMI terminal at the back of product. Connect the remaining cable terminal to HDMI terminal at the back of digital TV Make sure to carefully distinguish between input and output terminals. 15
Connections Audio Output Connection Coaxial Cable Connection You can enjoy high-quality sound 5.1CH if the audio device is an amplifier or a receiver with coaxial cable input terminal. Connect coaxial cable to Coaxial of Mvix as shown above. Then, connect amplifier or receiver to enjoy 5.1CH. Optical Cable Connection You can enjoy high-quality sound 5.1CH if the audio device is an amplifier or a receiver with optical output cable input terminal. Connect optical cable to Optical, the optical output terminal of Mvix as shown above. Then, connect amplifier or receiver to enjoy 5.1CH. 16
Remote Control Functions 17
Remote Control Functions No. Button Function 1 POWER: To turn on/ off power or stand-by mode 2 LIBRARY: Shortcut to LIBRARY menu 3 VIDEO IN: Shortcut to DIGITAL RECORDER menu 4 ~ NUMBER BUTTON: To press buttons for numbers 0 ~ 9 5 TVOUT: Shortcut to HOME (menu) screen when playing DVD file 6 REC: To start recording/ repetitive pressing for recording by one-touch recording (OTR) with the fixed value of 30min/ 60min/ 90min/ 120min/ 180 min 7 TEMPORARY STOP: To stop screen temporarily/ repetitive pressing for moving screen per 1 frame 8 RETURN/ CANCEL: For returning 9 DIRECTION KEY: To move and select cursor 10 ENTER: To confirm selection/ play 11 SELECT: To select files to be copied when using copy function 12 F.B / F.F: 1.5x/2x/4x/8x/16x/32x speed, function available in mp3 as well Sound output available in 2x speed 13 TIME SHIFT: Stop watching TV at any point and continue where you stopped at a later stage 14 SKIP <-: To go back to screen in play by 10 seconds 15 ZOOM + / - : To enlarge and reduce screen/ repetitive pressing for adjusting zooming +/ - percentage/ moving to position of enlarged output by using direction keys Function available for use during film/ photo file play (2x/3x/4x/8x) 16 REPEAT: To repeat file in play or to repeat all media files in the corresponding folder 17 MENU: To change or set DVD file menus by moving to MENU screen during DVD(VOB) file play 18 AUDIO: TO change or select audio tracks of file in play 18
Remote Control Functions No. Button Function 19 PREVIEW: To turn on/ off preview screen automatically displayed in media play file search mode 20 Shuffle: To change play sequence to shuffle (for ipod only) 21 SETUP: Function available when playing media file or using menu s in VIDEO IN screen To display various setup screens 22 MVIXLIVE: Shortcut to MVIXLIVE menu 23 19
Chapter 1. PVR Setting 1)HDD Formatting To use product, connect HDD and format it by using automatic format menu. (HDD formatted in Windows is formatted again.) After mounting HDD in PVR, move to SETUP->SYSTEM menu. Select HDD Format menu to display submenus. Note: Formatting erases all files saved in HDD and the files cannot be restored. Make sure to backup important files. Format is carried out upon user s consent. Therefore, we do not assume responsibility for loss caused by *주의 : 포맷을 진행하면 HDD에 저장된 모든 파일이 지워지며 복구가 불가능하므로 중요한 파일이 있을 경우 백업 negligence. 하시기 바랍니다. 사용자 동의로 이루어지는 포맷이므로 부주의로 인한 손실은 책임지지 않습니다. ->When HDMI is connected, the screen may not be displayed. This is because the method of image output does not match ->HDMI를 연결하여 사용할 경우 해당화면이 보이지 않는 경우가 있습니다.이는 영상 출력방식이 TV와 일치되지 않아 up with TV. If screen is not displayed, connect TV using A/V cable. 보이지 않는 경우입니다. 화면이 출력되지 않을 경우 A/V 케이블을 이용하여 연결 하시면 화면을 보실 수 있습니다. 1. Select OK button and press ENTER in remote control. 2. The first stage of time shift is adjusted. You can set values by pressing up/ down keys in remote control. After setup, select Next. Default: 1 hour/ Max. of 4 hours, file system UNIX (UDF) 20
Chapter 1. PVR Setting A B 3. Adjust the second stage of multimedia and recording. Capacity allocated to multimedia is divided again in FAT32 and NTFS, the next stage of Windows file system. After setup, select Next. Default: 10%, Min.: 10% file system UNIX (UDF) A: Recording disc space B: Multimedia space 4. Adjust the third stage of FAT32/ NTFS. In case of FAT32 partition, the minimum value is 10% or higher. For NTFS partition, there is no restriction in minimum value allocation. Therefore, it can be allocated as 0%. After FAT32 and NTFS partition is done, Copy Recordings Here, which is displayed after format completion, is FAT32 file system and Media Library is NTFS file system. When NTFS is set as 0%, only HDD1 (FAT32) is displayed. After adjusting capacity, select Next. Default: 70%, FAT32 : Min. 10% NTFS : 0% A : FAT32 Copy Recordings Here B : NTFS Media Library TIP In partition composition of Copy Recordings Here (FAT32), the recorded file is also used as the copy area. Allocate sufficient capacity if intending to record and store high-capacity files. 21
Chapter 1. PVR Setting 5. When setup is finished, select Format and press Enter to proceed formatting. Do not turn off or adjust power of product while formatting is in progress. This may cause breakdown of HDD. 6. When message informing format completion is displayed, press OK. Rebooting is automatically carried out. When rebooting is completed, HDD initialization is completed. Disc is divided into 2 partitions and each disc has the following uses and features. Copy_Recordings_Here: This is where recorded files are extracted, File Manager is copied to and UPnP File Manager and upload are executed. Copy is unable when a single file is of 2GB or more. Media Library: When a single file is of 2GB or more, use the file by copying it to Media Library (NTFS). This is the area where using of File Manager and UPnP functions is limited. 22
Chapter 1. PVR Setting 2) Language/ Resolution/ Time Setting in Wizard 1. When HDD is formatted, initial setup screen is displayed as shown in the picture. Select the language used and press OK. 2. Set current date and time by pressing up/ down button. Press OK. TIP Make sure to set time to be the same as current time in order for normal recording with record preset function of TIMER. 23
Chapter 1. PVR Setting 3) Network Setting in Start Wizard 1. Select the method to connect wired LAN to network. DHCP IP automatically allocates IP address. 2. To set static IP address and allocated them, make and save input by using number keys in remote control. Note Normal operation is not possible if setting the same IP as peripherals. Make sure to enter accurate IP address within IP bandwidth that can be used in router. 24
Summary of Main Menus 1. MEDIA LIBRARY You can play media of various files, such as film, music and photograph, etc. connected to USB, HDD and NET or enjoy high-resolution movies. Also, you can connect to and play share files in a computer that is connected to network. MvixPVR also supports the functions of preview or to control storage devices connected to USB host. In addition, you can play media file while recording is in progress. By connecting USB card reader to USB host, various memory chips can be expanded for use. Digital camera and mobile phone, etc., which can be used as mobile storage device, can be directly connected to play and copy media files. (Function not available if HDD is not mounted) 2. MvixLIVE Supporting online RSS, this function enables you to view movies, photos and weather information directly. 3. DIGITAL LIBRARY Video input is directly displayed. Also, video content on the display can be recorded or processed for time shift function. MvixPVR supports multi-threading function that enables you to use the MEDIA LIBRARY menu by returning to the HOME screen while maintaining the recording status. 4. RECORDINGS LIBRARY Recorded and saved media files can be viewed. This menus provides the basic editing functions, such as cut, split, merge and extract file based on Windows file system. 5. TIMER Set preset recording from VIDEO IN source. When unit is switched off the MvixPVR will automatically turn on and begin recording. When recording is completed, it will be automatically turned off. 6. FILE MANAGER Without the complication of having to copy files between storage devices by connecting them to your PC, you can copy files using USB/ HDD/ NET from PC to HDD, from USB storage device to HDD or from MvixPVR to network - connected PC. 7. SYSTEM SETUP This function is used to make or change various system setups, such as menu language/ subtitle coding method/ network/ TV output method and audio and video recording setup, etc. Settings can be changed while file is being played. Setup is immediately applied. 8. ipod DOCKING (Expansion) 25
Chapter 2. Major Functions 1) MEDIA LIBRARY 1-1. Music <Screen for Preview Display> <Screen for Music Play and Speed Adjustment> Music This menu displays only the music files. In preview screen, file capacity and ID3TAG (V1) are displayed. You can listen to music while experiencing the upgraded photo conversion effect. TIP Shortcut to MEDIA LIBRARY is possible from any menu by using LIBRARY quick button in remote control. 26
Chapter 2. Major Functions 1-2. Photo <Screen for Photo Preview> <Rotated Screen> <Full Screen> <Enlarged Screen> Photo This menus displays only the photo files. Zooming function (2x/4x/6x/8x/16x/Fit) lets you expand photos and check their locations. Using <Left/ Right> keys, you can instantly rotate vertically taken photos without having to modify them (supporting BMP/ JPEG formats, progressive JPEG format not supported). All photos in folder are automatically displayed in slide show. The interval of slide show can be adjusted as 2/ 5/ 10/ 30 Seconds or 1/2minutes. A variety of conversion effects are also available. TIP You can enjoy slide show with music and diverse effects by activating SETUP->SYSTEM -> MISC -> Transition Effect setup. 27
Chapter 2. Major Functions 1-3. Movie <Movie Preview Screen> <Preview Function Off> Preview On/ Off Setup In video list, preview setting is turned on as default. This results in preview loading time due to automatic preview setup at moving of files. If you do not want this, make sure to turn off this setup. If not using preview function, file name can be written with as many as approximately 70 letters. TIP Setup can be turned on/ off immediately by pressing Preview button in remote control. 28
Chapter 2. Major Functions 1-3. Movie < Screen for Movie Play > Movie This menus displays only the movie files. Supporting quick preview function, this menus enables you to check before playing files. You can change and apply setup by entering setup menu while various files (media file, etc.) are being played. 29
Chapter 2. Major Functions 1-4. Network Share Folder and Using MvixFTS 1. Access net in the first screen of MEDIA LIBRARY. 2. Access net while network is being successfully connected to display network group name. Move to the position of shared folder in PC and play media file through network streaming. To directly access PC installed with MvixFTS, select My Neighbors and search shared folder to play media file. Refer to MvixFTS program installation in page 68. 30
Chapter 2. Major Functions < MKV Preview Screen Using Mvix FTS > <MOV Preview Screen Using MvixFTS> TIP If The file you have requested cannot be displayed directly. Please use Mvix FTS installed in your PC. message is displayed, install MvixFTS program in PC. In MvixPVR, play the movie located in PC. 31
Chapter 2. Major Functions <WMV Preview Screen Using MvixFTS > <RMVB Preview Screen Using MvixFTS> About MvixFTS Program Using MvixFTS program included in product, you can enjoy watching movies that are not supported by self-play, such as MKV/WMV/MOV and RMVB, etc. In case of MKV, self-play function is supported. However, in case of HD level (x.264) MKV CODEC, play is only possible by using MvixFTS. Using MvixFTS requires a high CPU use in the PC. Therefore, a high-spec PC lets you enjoy watching movies without buffering. Successful play of 720P level movie is possible. For video files of 1080P level that require high specifications, successful play may not be possible in some PC environments. does not provide a guarantee for this. 32
Chapter 2. Major Functions 1-5. Using My List Functions 1. My List is used to designate the favorite video, photo and music files. 2. Connect to UPNP Media Server and click My List button. Then, select the file to be added to My List. My List moved can be immediately checked in MvixPVR Refer to UPnP Media Server connection in page 53 33
Chapter 2. Major Functions 2) Digital Recorder 2-1. Video In Recording <Screen to Select Digital Recorder (Video In) in Main Menu> <Input Signal Screen at Recording Time> Select DIGITAL RECORDER menu to display the Video Input digital media. To record the desired part, press in remote control to start recording. Each time the button is pressed, recording time is designated as 30/ 60/ 90/ 120/180/ 240 min./ off. When recording starts, image of REC button is displayed at the top left-hand corner of screen. TIP Using VIDEO IN quick button in remote control, you can access shortcut function from any menu. This must be in the state in which movie is being entered into Video In (input) terminal. Recording is not possible if the input signal itself does not exist. 34
Chapter 2. Major Functions 2-2. Simultaneous Use of Recording and Media Library To check recording status, press INFO in remote control and check save position, quality setting status and recording progress. To stop recording, press STOP in remote control. Press HOME in remote control while recording is in progress and play movie in MEDIA LIBRARY menu. <Screen for Pressing INFO Button while Recording is in Progress> 2-3. Time Shift Press TIME SHIFT button on remote control to temporary stop live broadcasting. Press PLAY button to continue playing the movie. Using TIME SHIFT function keys, slow motion/ rewind and review/ fast view, etc. are possible. Activate TIME SHIFT function from the beginning Times indicated in examples 00:00:05= Indicating file playback time 00:00:35= Indicating the part saved with Time Shift 01:49:55= Total time shift time <Time Shift Progressing Status> TIP You can hide/ show OSD in the status bar of TIME SHIFT by pressing INFO button. Activate Setup -> Record -> Automatic Time Shift. With Digital Recorder menu, apply automatic time shift for convenient use. 35
Chapter 2. Major Functions 3) Recordings Library 3-1. Play Recorded Title In Home screen, select RECORDINGS LIBRARY menu. <Screen to Select Recordings Library in Main Menu> <Screen to Preview Recorded Title> RECORDINGS LIBRARY menu displays the recorded and saved titles. Select a title and select medium in the left screen to preview the title. Therefore, the saved screen can be checked instantly. In PLAY menu, press ENTER button to play the selected title file. After activating recording, enjoy watching media file in MEDIA LIBRARY menu. Then, enter RECORDINGS LIBRARY menu to play the recorded title from the beginning without stopping the recording status. TIP TIME SHIFT is not saved. However, with this method, TIME SHIFT function can be used while saving is simultaneously carried out. 36
Chapter 2. Major Functions 3-2. Sort Recorded Title <Screen for Playback Title Sorting Menu> 1 2 3 4 5 1 Return To return to the previous screen 2 Title Number To sort title according to title number, the order of recording 3 Recording Time To sort titles according to recording time 4 Title Name To sort titles according to title name 5 Recently Added Title To sort titles according to the recently added files 37
Chapter 2. Major Functions 3-3. Change Name of Recorded Title Name Change Names of titles saved with input line and recording time as default can be changed. Make selection by using buttons of remote control. Then, press OK to change title name. 3-4. Edit Recorded Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Return To return to previous screen 2 Set Thumbnail To designate and set preview screen 3 A-B Erase To set and delete the desired zone of A and B 4 Split Title To set and delete the desired zone of A and B 5 Merge Title To merge the recently recorded title and the previous title 6 Add Chapter Mark To set the desired point in advance 7 Remove Chapter Mark To delete the set point 8 Copy REC file to Media To copy recorded file to record disk When copying high-capacity file of 2GB or more, recorded file is automatically split and saved per 2GB unit. TIP As the basic position of file extraction, file is saved in MEDIA LIBRARY -> Copy Recordings Here disk. 38
Chapter 2. Major Functions Thumbnail Setting Set the parts displayed in preview screen. You must press PLAY button at start as it is in temporary stop status. Then select Confirm and press ENTER button in remote control. Cut A-B Zone Set the desired points in the recorded file and delete the designated zone. Designate starting point as SET A and ending point as SET B. Press OK to delete the designated A-B zone. The deleted part cannot be restored. Therefore, accurately check the points before deletion by using rewind or fast forward function. TIP To accurately designate A-B zone, play file with zone more accurately. SLOW button rather than PLAY. This way, you can designate the 39
Chapter 2. Major Functions Split A single recorded file is split into two. Move to the part for splitting by pressing PLAY button or using FR/FF button forward function. Then, Press OK. The point of split can be accurately designated by using SLOW button (3/4x / 1/2x / 1/4x / 1/8x / 1/16x/ 1x). Merge Two recorded titles are merged. The selected title is merged with the previous title. With a simple button control, two titles can be merged into one to create a film of which a variety of frames are combined. 40
Chapter 2. Major Functions Chapter Designation/ Memory Quick screen conversion is possible in play position by designating/ memorizing random position in recorded title. If Using GOTO function, you can move immediately to the designated chapter position without having to memorize play time. Clear Chapter Designation/ Memory This function is used to re-designate or delete the chapter for which random position has been designated/ memorized in recorded title. Using rewind/ fast forward, etc. move to the required position and press DELETE to delete the memorized chapter. TIP The part designated as chapter can be used when pressing GOTO button during play. 41
Chapter 2. Major Functions Copy to Record Disk Recorded titles saved in UDF system are copied to Copy Recordings Here disk. Video and audio CODEC of the saved file are encoded and saved as MPEGII. 3-5. Delete Recorded Title Delete Recorded Title Recorded titles are deleted. Place selection bar on the recorded title to delete. Then, move it in left/ right direction to select DELETE menu. Deleted titles cannot be restored. If you are intending to increasing reserve space for recording while leaving the recorded titles, it is recommended to delete titles after copying them to Copy Recordings Here partition. TIP To copy titles saved in RECORDINGS LIBRARY through connection to USB SLAVE in Windows OS, execute Copy to Record Hard and connect the titles to USB SLAVE. Then, the files can be viewed in the hard disk in PVR. 42
Chapter 3. For Advanced Users 1) TIMER Timer Automatic booting is carried out to start recording on the date and time designated by preset recording function. The time applied to scheduler is based on the time applied in MvixPVR. Therefore, before using product, set time to be the same as actual time in SETUP -> SYSTEM -> TIME. 1-1. Add Preset Recording Preset Recording In scheduler, press OK in Edit menu to display a window to preset time for recording. 43
Chapter 3. For Advanced Users 2 3 4 1 1 Screen to preset recording date and time is displayed. Preset recording date, time and recording time are designated in order. It is not necessary to add/ modify the designation each time. Setting is repetitively made in the order of once, daily, Monday ~ Friday, Monday ~ Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 2 Shows the time set in MvixPVR. 3 Displays the reserve space of HDD as time according to quality type. 4 Shows the current input screen. (For details on quality type, refer to page 60) Finish up preset recording time setting and press OK. Then a window is displayed to ask you whether to add the designated contents in scheduler. Select OK and apply the setting. TIP When preset recording schedule is saved and power is turned off, you will automatically enter standby mode. Then, the middle and right LEDs in the main body of PVR simultaneously start blinking. 44
Chapter 3. For Advanced Users 1-2. Delete Timer Delete Timer Move to delete menu to find Select Menu in which you can delete the presetting selected from the preset list in scheduler and menu window where you can delete all preset list. Press OK to use the function. 1-3. Timer Status Change Timer Status Change This function is used to temporarily stop the status of using the saved preset recording list or to change the status back to use. To change the status of preset recording list, place cursor on the list to change and press OK button in remote control. When status change window is displayed, select use timer with user setup/ temporarily stop the selected schedule menu. 45
Chapter 3. For Advanced Users 1-3. Timer History Timer History This function is used to check the record scheduler menu. You can check the success status of schedules that have been completed within the preset recording window. Success is indicated as OK and failure as Fail. 46
Chapter 3. For Advanced Users 2) FILE MANAGER 1-1. Copy Function Copy File is copied to either the storage device that is connected to MvixPVR or to a share folder on a network-connected PC. File can be is copied both ways by using USB, HDD and NET. This function enables you to use USB->HDD,NET / HDD-> USB, NET / NET -> USB, HDD. Copy is not possible in Media Library file system among target disks (Copy Recordings Here (FAT32)/ Media Library (NTFS)). Copy is possible to Copy Recordings Here disk. As for partition, copy is possible at present only to disk of FAT32 file system. MvixPVR supports the function to conveniently copy files among USB/ HDD/ NET only with a remote control. Firstly, search file to copy in source window screen. Place cursor over the file and press Select in remote control to select the file. If a folder is selected, all files in the folder are copied. MvixPVR also supports the function to select and copy files from various folder TIP Copy function can be used for all files in addition to video files. Two drives appear when accessing HDD mounted in PVR. Each drive holds the file system of Media Library : NTFS/ Copy Recordings Here : FAT32. 47
Chapter 3. For Advanced Users Check the original file to copy as shown above. Then, select the copy to position. Press right direction key in remote control to display a window asking for the status to proceed copy. Select OK and press ENTER in remote control. When copy proceeds, the above screen is displayed. When copy is completed, the above screen is displayed. If OK is selected, the screen will display the browse file menu. If No is selected, you will be returned to the first screen for copy. Refer to network setting in page 70 if the above message is displayed when attempting to copy files into a share folder of a PC located on the network. 48
Chapter 3. For Advanced Users 3) Mvix LIVE What is Mvix Live? Mvix Live supports real-time broadcasting streaming. Using online RSS, You can use popular film, digital photo and weather functions. For user convenience, Mvix Live also supports search function to satisfy diverse tastes of users. How to Use You Tube Select You Tube in MvixLive. Search/ Recent contains 9 You Tube files, such as Added UCC/ Recommended UCC/ Favorite UCC/ Frequently Viewed UCC, etc. TIP Connection may be disabled if link is not normal or blocked. MvixLIVE menu is subject to change according to manufacturer s conditions. 49
Chapter 3. For Advanced Users <Screen for Keyboard Input> <Screen for Pre-defined Keyword> Search Video in You Tube Select Search. When keyboard input window is displayed, search the desired file name. Or, the pre-defined contents can be searched by using Keyword. Currently, only English input is supported in MvixLIVE. However, you can search files conveniently askeyword function processes inputs made in Korean and other languages. <Screen for Search Results> <Screen for View Contents and Download> Save and Play the Searched Movie File Press > in the searched screen to view the selected contents. When selecting Download menu, the contents are saved in MvixLIVE -> Video Library even without Internet connection. 50
Chapter 3. For Advanced Users <Screen for MvixLIVE Play> <Screen for Playback in Computer> Using Picasa Function What is Picasa Function? This is the free album function provided in Goggle. You can register to the site and use the service free of charge. All images registered in Picasa can be searched with keywords. Also, you can view your own albums by registering them in MvixLIVE. The folder structure of Picasa is supported so that you can conveniently use this service. <Screen to Select Picasa> <Selecting Search Keyword or ID Search> 1. Select search keyword or Picasa ID search in the menu displayed after selecting Picasa menu. TIP Select ID search and search MvixLive ID set as default to check the latest manual of MvixPVR. 51
Chapter 3. For Advanced Users <Screen for Search Keyword Input> <Screen Displaying the Searched Image> 2. Enter the words to be searched in the screen keyboard and select OK. Wait for the searched screen. <Image Screen Output> <Using Image Enlargement Function> Slide and enlarged view functions let you view the searched images and photos uploaded into your own account. When using the service after entering Picasa account, images can be searched in MvixLive only with open view setup. Simultaneous use of photo slide show with background music is not supported in MvixLive status. This function is available only in Media Library. 52
Chapter 3. For Advanced Users 4) UPnP Media Server Using Mvix UPnP Media Server SYSTEM SETUP-> MISC-> UPNP MEDIA SERVER -> ON Activate Mvix PVR UPnP function through the above sequence. In SYSTEM SETUP -> NETWORK, enter the allocated IP address for connection to MvixPVR UPnP Server. By using the free DDNS of www.mvix.net, you can connect to the MvixPVR anywhere, anytime. Default value of port number is 80. For port number of random value, up to 4-digit numeric combination can be used. Sharer is required for connection from the outside (sharer sold separately). 4-1 UPnP to Connect 1. Check the allocated IP address in System Setup => Network menu. 2. Or, execute MvixFTS program and click UPnP Media Server. http://192.168.123.37 3. Enter the allocated IP address in the Internet browser address and connect to MvixUPnP page. 53
Chapter 3. For Advanced Users 4. You can directly connect to MvixUPnP in the Windows as the intrinsic function of UPnP. <Screen for Windows Vista Network> 5. Check in My Computer => network or click Network in the background screen to display the icon shown above. Click the icon to conveniently connect to UPnP page. 6. Check in My Computer => Network. Or, if it is not shown in Network in the background screen, you must activate Display Icon for Network UPnP Device menu. When UPnP function of XP is activated, UPnP device is searched and displayed. Window is rebooted if necessary. <Screen for Windows XP Network> 54
1. When connecting to setup page, you can randomly set HTTP port and DDNS address. For DDNS, you can use addresses with the exception of the domain that is already occupying your own address. 2. After DDNS is set, change port number. Some communications companies restrict port number for external connection. You can set port number within the usable HTTP port range of 80 ~ 90 and from 7000 to 9999. Ex) Presuming MvixPVR IP: 192.168.123.37, Port No.: 8888 and DDNS: mvixpvr, activate setup by connecting to sharer setup and entering 9999 port applied in UPnP and the IP of MvixPVR to port forwarding function. When all setups are successfully completed, you can connect to the address of Http://mvixpvr.mvix.net:8888 from outside. Details of port forwarding function may vary according to each sharer manufacturer. Please inquire the manufacturer. 3. For the menu that uses login authorization, the status of using ID and password login method is displayed if connecting to MvixPVR from inside or outside. 4. MvixLIVE Keyword: Languages and search keywords not supported of input in MvixLIVE are designated in advance for convenient use. 5. ipod/ LCD Version: Compatibility to ipod products and LCD function firmware can be updated. When update exists, this button is automatically activated. Just by clicking the button, update is automatically administered. (This is online firmware update, therefore requires Internet connection.) TIP. If you forget the ID and Password, do the following Go to SETUP SYSTEM Restore Default in PVR menu and Po 55
Chapter 3. For Advanced Users 4-3. File Upload & Download UPnP Upload 1.Connect to UPnP and click Copy_Recordings_Here disc. 2. Click Upload button displayed on screen. 3. Sequential uploading of up to 10 files is supported when uploading a number of files at once. Due to safety restriction, total size of the files uploaded at the same time must not exceed 1GB. When converting to NAS Mode Only, video output is suspended in MvixPVR. Therefore, TV screen does not show anything. When converting to this mode, file up/ download function is slightly enhanced. To upload a file of 500MB or more, upload is not completed if not converting to NAS Mode Only. Make sure to administer mode conversion. To upload a file of 500MB or less, upload can be completed without starting NAS Mode Only. File Download 1. Connect to UPnP and move to the position of disc to download. 2. Click file name and downloading of the file is administered immediately. Also, you can use the WMP/GOM/VLC applications in UPnP itself. For stability of MvixPVR Media Player, maximum speed of up/ download must not exceed 1.4MB/s. Note that UPnP File Manager function can only be used in FAT32 disc. 56
Chapter 4. Media Environment Setting 1) Language Setting 1 2 1. Menu Language Language for menu is changed. Available languages are English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Greek, Hebrew, Korean and Dutch. The changed language is immediately applied. 2.Text Encoding Method of display to fetch subtitle file from computer is changed. Unicode(UTF8)/ Korean/ Western/ Turkish/ Central European/ Greek/ Cyrillic/ Hebrew/ Source Eastern are available. TIP Unicode, the industrial standard designed to consistently express and handle all letters of the world in a computer, environment. 57
Chapter 4. Media Environment Setting 2) Audio Setting Digital Audio Output To output down-mixing option of DTS and Dolby5.1 to 2 channel stereo select HDMI/ SPDIF output as LPCM, To output DTS and Dolby 5.1 select RAW HDMI/ SPDIF, connect coaxial or optical cable to amplifier/ receiver, and it will decode the 5.1CH DTS/ Dolby digital output. Effect sound Sound effect for MvixPVR menus is set. 3) Video Setting Aspect Ratio Screen ratio can be set to suit TV type. Setting is changed to Pan Scan 4:3/Letter Box 4:3/16:9. PanScan 4:3 This ratio is used when aspect ratio of TV is 4:3. This setting is to show the film of 16:9 ratio by cutting it to 4:3 size. LatterBox 4:3 This ratio is used when aspect ratio of TV is 4:3. This setting is to show the 16:9 film full of screen in its original ratio. 16:9 This ratio is used when aspect ratio of TV is 16:9 to show film with the ratio of 16:9. As of 4:3 ratio, this ratio shows the film full of screen. 58
Chapter 4. Media Environment Setting 1 2 3 4 1. Brightness Brightness of the displayed screen is adjusted. While video is in play, press SETUP in remote control. Brightness can be adjusted while Video is in play. 2. Contrast Contrast of the displayed screen is adjusted. While video is in play, press SETUP button in remote control. Contrast can be adjusted while video is in play. 3. TV System Video output resolution is changed. PAL and NTSC modes are not compatible with each other. Therefore, it must be adjusted to the TV in use. There is a function that automatically adjusts output to TV system. Therefore, it is not necessary to change PAL/ NTSC modes. PAL Mode: 576P/720P 50Hz/1080i 50Hz NTSC Mode: 480P/720P 60Hz/1080i 60Hz Repeating TV OUT with Remote Control HDMI Connection: Repeating 480P (576P) -> 720P -> 1080i -> 480P (automatic PAL/ NTSC recognition) Composite/ Component Connection: Repeating NTSC -> PAL -> 480P -> 576P -> 720P -> 1080i -> NTSC TIP Screen is not displays if selecting NTSC output mode in PAL system TV. In this case, repetitively press TVOUT button in remote control to display screen or repetitively change output resolution. 59
Chapter 4. Media Environment Setting 4) REC Setting Recording Quality Quality of recording is designated. For information on recording quality, refer to the table below. (Video CODEC: MPEG 2, Audio CODEC : MPEG2, 2CH) Recording Mode Average Bitrates (Video) Resolution (PAL) Resolution (NTSC) Audio Format HQ High Quality 1,096 KB/s 720x576 720x480 48KHz stereo, 256Kbps SP Standard Play 549 KB/s 720x576 720x480 48KHz stereo, 256Kbps LP Long Play 355 KB/s 720x576 720x480 48KHz stereo, 256Kbps EP Extended Play 257 KB/s 352x576 352x480 48KHz stereo, 256Kbps SLP Super Long Play 178 KB/s 352x576 352x480 48KHz stereo, 192Kbps 60