Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................ 3
Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 3 Precautions............................................................................................................................. 4 System Requirements........................................................................................................... 4 Package Content ................................................................................................................... 5 Product Overview................................................................................................................... 5
1. Using MEDIAGATE T1 as a Multimedia Player............................... 7
1.1 Connect to External AV Device.................................................................... 7
1.1.1 Connect Video Cable................................................................................................... 7 1.1.2 Connect Audio Cable................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Basic Setup ....................................................................................................... 9
1.2.1 Video Setup .................................................................................................................. 9 1.2.2 Audio Setup ................................................................................................................ 11 1.2.3 Network Setup............................................................................................................ 12 1.2.4 Screen Setup.............................................................................................................. 14 1.2.5 Preview Setup ............................................................................................................ 14 1.2.6 LED Setup................................................................................................................... 15 1.2.7 Time Setup.................................................................................................................. 15
1.3 Basic Screen Menu ....................................................................................... 16
1.3.1 Mode Selection, Media Type Selection................................................................... 16 1.3.2 File Selection .............................................................................................................. 18
1.4 Play Video Files ............................................................................................. 19 1.5 Play DVD Files................................................................................................ 22 1.6 Play Music Files ............................................................................................. 24 1.7 Play Photo Files ............................................................................................. 26 1.8 Make a Play-List............................................................................................. 28 1.9 Remote Controls............................................................................................ 29 1.10 Others............................................................................................................. 30
1.10.1 Music Slide Show..................................................................................................... 30 1
1.10.2 MP3 Quick Play ....................................................................................................... 30 1.10.3 Change Background Image ................................................................................... 30
2. Playing your TiVo® files................................................................. 31
2.1 Connect to External AV Device ..................................................................31
2.1.1 Connect Video Cable ................................................................................................ 31 2.1.2 Connect Audio Cable ................................................................................................ 32
2.2 Connecting to your TiVo® ...........................................................................33
2.2.1 Setting up the Network Connection......................................................................... 33 2.2.2 Connection via DHCP Server or Router................................................................. 34 2.2.3 Direct connection via Cross-Over............................................................................ 35 2.2.4 TiVo® file selection.................................................................................................... 37 2.2.5 Playing your TiVo® files............................................................................................ 38
3. Use as External USB HDD........................................................ 39
3.1 Insert Hard Disk (for drive-less MEDIAGATE T1 version) ...................39 3.2 Copy Data via USB ........................................................................................40
3.2.1 Windows 98SE........................................................................................................... 40 3.2.2 Windows ME............................................................................................................... 41 3.2.3 Windows 2000, XP .................................................................................................... 42 3.2.4 Mac .............................................................................................................................. 43
4. Accessing PC via Network....................................................... 44
4.1 Connect LAN Cable .......................................................................................44 4.2 Setting Network Configurations.................................................................44
4.2.1 Windows 98SE, ME................................................................................................... 45 4.2.2 Windows 2000............................................................................................................ 47 4.2.3 Windows XP ............................................................................................................... 50 4.2.4 Firmware Upgrade..................................................................................................... 54
Technical Support .......................................................................... 54
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Introduction
The MEDIAGATE T1 digital multimedia player, supports dual data access mode via the internal 3.5" HDD and a 10/100Mbps network. Easily enjoy Digital Movie, Digital Music, and Digital Photo data on your TV. Network the MEDIAGATE T1 with your personal computer, home entertainment center, TV, and even your TiVo®, for the ultimate media center! Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Dual Data Access Mode via 10/100Mbps LAN and 3.5" HDD inside Digital Multimedia Player via Home TV or Car TV USB 2.0 External Storage via PC (FAT32) Audio - Stereo, Digital Coaxial & Optical 5.1ch. Sound Video - Composite, S-Video, HD Component 480p, 720p, 1080i DVD Manager - Playback of DVD File same as Original DVD Title Firmware Upgradeable
Specifications
Product Name Power Weight Dimension Available OS USB Interface Network Interface HDD Type HDD File System TV Type Movie Supported Format Music Photo Video Output Audio Output Working Temperature Working Humidity MEDIAGATE T1 5V 1.5A /12V 1.5A 2.3lbs with HDD 57 x 150 x 185 mm Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS10 or higher 480Mbps USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 Compatible) / Slave 10/100 Mbps LAN (RJ-45) 3.5"IDE HDD FAT32 NTSC / PAL MPEG 1, 2, 4 (MPG, MPEG, AVI, M2V, DAT, VOB, IFO etc.) XviD (except GMC, Qpel option applied) TiVo series 2 compatible MP3, OGG Vorbis, WAV, WMA (except WMA9 pro.lossless) JPG (JPEG) COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPONENT Y, Pb, Pr (480p, 720p, 1080i Progressive Scan) STEREO L-R DIGITAL COAXIAL, OPTICAL (DTS Pass-Through Only) 0°æ~ 60°æ C C 10% ~ 50%
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Precautions
?á strongly recommend you back up your data stored in your MEDIAGATE T1. We are not responsible for data We damage or loss due to failure of the HDD. ?Ë is strongly recommended the user unplug the power adaptor when MEDIAGATE T1 is not in use for extended It periods of time. ? MEDIAGATE T1 does not support the XviD codec of video files that has GMC, Qpel option. ?« MEDIAGATE T1 only supports "Pass-Through" for DTS Audio codec. ?K not power off while a file is playing. Do ?ë the length of the USB cable is too long (recommend: up to 3 meters), MEDIAGATE T1 may not operate properly. If ?< you have a USB 1.1 Host Adapter, MEDIAGATE T1 will only work at USB1.1 speed. If ?+ Data damage or loss may be caused if less than 6GB of storage is available on internal HDD. ?á Very Important! If an unformatted HDD is inserted into MEDIAGATE T1, a computer will not be able to detect the HDD. Make sure that the HDD is formatted. ? Dropping MEDIAGATE T1 can cause damage. Be careful of drops, sharp impact, or shock. If MEDIAGATE T1 is damaged by dropping, impacting, or shocking, contact the manufacturer or your place of purchase. ?K recommend you use only the supplied cables and/or accessories. This will insure the best performance of your We MEDIAGATE T1. Using other cables or accessories may not support the best performance. ?
