Mvisto Lite User Guide & Manual Version 1.
Table of Contents FEATURES OF MVISTO .........................................................................................................1 COMPACT DESIGN...................................................................................................................... 1 PC CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................ 2 TV CONNECTION ..................................................................................
Features of Mvisto Compact Design Everything you love about multimedia, movies, music, and photos is brought to you by Mvisto. Mvisto features a high quality aluminum case to protect your device. The dimensions of Mvisto are depicted in the adjacent figures. 7.
PC connection Mvisto can be connected to any PC or Mac via USB interface supporting FAT32 / MS-DOS file formats. With up to 480 Mbps transfer rate (in USB 2.0 connections), you can quickly move large multimedia files from your computer to Mvisto. Please note that you need to use an external power adaptor with your Mvisto. TV connection Mvisto provides the optimum multimedia quality in both audio and video outputs when connected to your TV set and audio system.
Remote Mvisto is equipped with a compact elegant infrared remote control. Also control buttons on the device. Please refer to the chapter “TV Connection” for a detailed description of the both these controls. Firmware update You will be able to upgrade your device with new features and capabilities by following the firmware1 upgrade procedure: • • • • • • • Get the latest update from your vendor’s web site.
Formatting the HDD Formatting on a PC (Win2000/XP) Use the Disk Management Utility • Right click on “My Computer” and choose “Manage” • Select “Disk Management” • Choose the drive you want to format and right click on the Disk or drive field for further commands • Create a primary partition and format it • Follow the Wizard instructions NOTE: Format your Mvisto using FAT32 (max file size limited to 4GB!). Your Mvisto supports a maximum of 4 separate partitions Formatting on a Mac (OS X) Mac OS9.
Creating Directories For organizing your files on the hard drive, we suggest you to create four (4) folders with the following names shown below. We suggest you to make all folders READ ONLY attribute. This should help to make sure your folders are not deleted by accident. You can however use any names you would like for the folders. Mvisto automatically searches for the file extensions and then places them in the right folder for when viewing on your TV set.
PC/Mac Connection Mvisto automatically operates as an external USB 2.0 hard disk when connected to a PC or Macintosh. Use the included USB 2.0 cable to connect your device to the computer system. Your system will automatically recognize Mvisto as an external hard disk in which you can copy any file(s) you want (music, movie, picture, and/or data). It is strongly recommended to empty the “Recycle Bin” after your file(s) deletions to free the HDD space.
How to Safely remove Mvisto from the Computer In order to safely remove your Mvisto from your system, please follow the same procedures as for any Plug & Play external USB device, specifically: Double click on the taskbar icon to “Unplug or Eject hardware”. The adjacent dialogue box will appear, displaying the Plug & Play external devices. In the current example, you can see Mvisto as a USB Mass Storage Device. In order to remove it, click the device in the list and then click Stop.
Remote Control Keys Mvisto’s remote control has a full set of buttons in order to provide the user with complete control of the device. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28.
Mvisto Control Keys Mvisto’s housing has a set of control keys built into the housing. These keys can be used to control your Mvisto. 1. 2. 2. 3. 6. 5. 4. 7. 9. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. UP LEFT RIGHT DOWN MODE SETUP ENTER/PLAY STOP REV FORWARD 8. 10.
Summary of Remote Control Keys Movie Music Photo File ZOOM N/A N/A ZOOM IN (using ⇒ key), ZOOM OUT N/A ROTATE N/A N/A Change the Angle of Photo N/A TRANSITION / EQ N/A Display Equalizer Change the Effect N/A POWER POWER On/Off POWER On/Off POWER On/Off POWER On/Off PHOTO Photo Library Photo Library Photo Library Photo Library MUSIC Music Library Music Library Music Library Music Library FILE File Library File Library File Library File Library SETUP Setup Menu Setup M
Remote Control Battery Installation Mvisto’s Remote Control uses one (1) 3 Volt CR2025 type Lithium Battery. This battery may be packaged separately from the remote control. To load it into the remote, do the following: • • • • Remove the battery compartment cover/holder. Load the battery onto the battery cover/holder. Position the “+” side of the battery according to the “+” symbol of the battery holder. Slide the battery compartment cover/holder into the remote.
Menu Functions Main Menu This is the menu (as shown in the adjacent figure) that appears when you turn on Mvisto. You have four (4) main selections that you can access with the navigation buttons and by pressing PLAY/ENTER Please look at the following paragraphs for a more detailed description of these menus. PHOTO Selecting the Photo menu will bring the adjacent image onto your TV screen.
MOVIE Selecting the Movies menu will bring the adjacent image onto your TV screen. Press the INFO button on the remote control to view the size of the file you have selected. By using the navigation buttons and the PLAY/ENTER on your remote or device, you can select the movie you want to play. For further commands, refer to page 10. FILE Selecting the File menu will bring the adjacent image onto your TV screen.
Setup Menu The Mvisto Setup Menu is extremely important in order to correctly configure your device and benefit from its advanced features. In the following paragraphs, there are detailed descriptions of the various settings and parameters. Use the arrow navigation buttons to select your preference and press the PLAY/ENTER button on the remote control or fixed buttons on the Mvisto case to activate it.
Movie Setup This feature allows you to control how your movies are played back, and if they are repeated how many times. Settings: Repeat Mode – Single / One Loop / Continuous Slide Show Setup Selecting Slide Show setting lets you configure the speed and way in which your pictures are displayed on your TV screen. Please note the slide show automatically plays the music in your Music folder when the slide show starts. It automatically starts with the first song in the list and works its way down.
Specifications Supported Audio Files Formats MP3, AC3 Supported Audio Outputs Formats Dual Stereo analog audio Supported Video Files Formats MPEG-1 (AVI, MPG, DAT), MPEG-2 (AVI, VOB) MPEG-4 (AVI, XviD). Supported Video Outputs Formats NTSC/PAL composite and S-video Languages Supported English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese Supported Interfaces USB 2.0 Output Ports AV multi-connector: • Composite RCA, Left Audio RCA, Right Audio RCA, S-Video Mini DIN USB 2.0 Mini B USB 2.
Package Contents Standard Package Check No. Part Description Note The Mvisto portable media center. 1 NO hard drive included! Power Adaptor with automatic voltage changeover 110V/220V. 2 In Europe, a European Plug is included.
AV Cable (Composite RCA, SVideo mini DIN, Left Audio RCA, Right Audio RCA) 4 USB 2.0 Cable (A to mini B).
Safety Information Before starting your Mvisto, please carefully read the following information relating to the safety issues on your device in order to extend its life. Power on/off precautions Mvisto Remote Control provides the POWER ON/OFF button that controls the power status of your device. It is highly recommended to switch the unit to standby mode (yellow light) when it is not in use.
Declaration of Conformity Mvisto has successfully passed the EN 55022 (Emissions Environment) and EN 55024 (Immunity Environment) EMI test procedures. Subsequently, this product is fully CE compliant and assigned with the CE mark. Moreover, Mvisto is a Class B digital apparatus that meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
