N E T W O R K E N T E R T A I N M E N T Media Player »MP20« g User manual 00053199
g User manual Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Information on this user manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Liability disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Danger of electric shock . . . . .
g Music menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Playing music files . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Editing music files . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Display options and filter settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Photo menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Playing photo files . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Editing photo files . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Display options and filter settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Display photos with background music . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Film menu . . . . . . .
g Introduction Introduction Foreword Dear Customer, By purchasing this Full-HD media player, you have decided in favour of a quality product from Hama that corresponds to the latest development standards with respect to technology and functional performance. The MP20 is intended for playing back digital media (videos, music and photos) on a television, beamer or computer monitor. Integrate the media player into your home network and access the locally stored files directly.
Introduction g Liability disclaimer All technical information, data and instructions on installation, operation of the device contained in this user manual represent the current status at the time of printing and are based on the best possible knowledge gained by experience and know-how.
g Introduction Intended use This device is intended only for playing back or recording digital media on a television, beamer or computer monitor. Any use other than previously stated is considered as improper use. WARNING Danger from use for other than the intended purpose! If not used for its intended purpose or used in any other way, the device may be or become a source of danger. ► Only use the device for its intended purpose. ► Observe the procedures described in this back.
g Safety Safety This device complies with the prescribed safety regulations. However, improper use can result in personal injury and/or damage to the device. Danger of electric current DANGER Danger to life by electric current! Contact with live wires or components could lead to serious injury or even death! Observe the following safety precautions to avoid electric shocks: ► Do not use the device if the AC adapter, the adapter cable or mains plug are damaged. ► Never open the housing of the AC adapter.
g Safety Fundamental safety precautions Observe the following safety instructions to ensure safe handling of the device: ■ Inspect the device for visible signs of damage before use. Do not use a damaged device. ■ Do not allow children to play with the device. ■ Persons who due to their physical, mental or motor response abilities are unable to operate the device may only use the device under supervision or instruction by a responsible person. ■ Do not open the device.
g Design and function Design and function Front of the device 1 2 3 ON/OFF button and power indicators: switches the device on or off. The power indicator lights up: – blue when the device is switched on and – red in standby mode. 2 USB display: lights up when a USB device is connected. 3 Infrared remote control sensor: The remote control sensor receives signals from the remote control.
g Design and function Rear side of the device 1 2 3 4 5 DC IN: DC socket for connecting an AC adapter. 2 A/V OUT: output for video, right and left audio channel. 3 HDMI: HDMI interface: high-definition multimedia interface for con- nection of an HD TV (high-definition TV) (picture and sound transmission). 4 2 x USB Host (type A): two USB for connecting USB devices (e.g., ext. hard disks, MP3 players or USB sticks) to the device.
g Design and function Remote control All functions of the device can be controlled using the remote control.
g Design and function Functions of the remote control buttons No. Function POWER ON/OFF switch (standby mode). 2 MUTE Mute button. Press the button again to switch on the sound. 3 TV SYSTEM Select TV system/image resolution (NTSC, PAL, 480P, 576P, 720P, 1080I or 1080P). 4 INS REPLAY Current playback is rewound back 10 seconds. Ideal for sport programmes. 5 ZOOM IN 6 CM SKIP Current playback is rewound back 30 seconds. Ideal for finding specific passages.
g Design and function No. Button Function 18 ◄◄ FAST REWIND Rewind current playback. 19 ►► FAST FORWARD Fast forward current playback. 20 Ι◄◄/►►Ι Skip to previous title, chapter or file. Skip to next title, chapter or file. 21 ENTER Select options within a menu. 22 RETURN Return to previous submenu. 23 ■ STOP Stop playback. 24 INFO Display or hide information list during the playback. 25 26 MP20 ZOOM OUT CONFIRM Decrease image size. Confirm selection 27 SELECT Select files.
g Design and function Function overview AV output ● HDMI V1.
Setup and connection g Setup and connection Safety precautions DANGER Damage to the device or to persons could occur during startup of the device! Observe the following safety precautions to avoid danger: ► Never play with packaging material. Risk of suffocation. ► Pay attention to all information on the requirements for the place of operation and the electrical connection of the device to avoid personal injury and material damage.
g Setup and connection Checking contents and packaging The device is supplied with the following components as standard: ● Full HD media player ● Audio/video cables ● Remote control ● 2 type AAA batteries (for remote control) ● AC adapter (AC/DC power adapter) ● User manual NOTE ► Check for visible signs of damage or missing items on delivery. Report incomplete or damaged items to your supplier/retailer immediately.
Setup and connection g Requirements for the place of operation For safe and trouble-free operation of the device, the installation location has to satisfy the following requirements: ■ The device must be set up on a solid, flat and horizontal surface. ■ The device is designed for operation within an ambient temperature range of +5°C to +35°C. ■ Do not use the device in a hot, wet or very humid environment. ■ Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
g Setup and connection Mains connection Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN socket on the back of the device. Insert the AC adapter into a mains socket.
Setup and connection g Additional connections Connecting a USB mass storage device (e.g., MP3 player, external USB storage disk, U disk, USB stick) Switch on the device. Connect a USB mass storage device (e.g., MP3 player, U disk, USB stick or USB storage disk) to one of the USB ports of the device.
g Setup and connection Connecting to a television A/V OUT: audio-video output Insert the 3-coloured connectors (red/white/yellow) to the A/V OUT socket (audio/video output) on the device as illustrated. Insert the 3-coloured connectors directly into the A/V IN socket (audio-video input) or your television or use a Scart adapter (not supplied as standard). Connect the 3-coloured plugs to the Scart adapter and the Scart adapter to the Scart socket of the television.
Setup and connection g HDMI OUT: HDMI- output The device is equipped with a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI). HDMI is a high-speed digital interface, which transmits both non-compressed and high-definition video signals. All types of video signal can therefore be transmitted via this output. Sound, even in multi-channel mode, is also transmitted together with the video signals via the HDMI output.
g Setup and connection Connecting to a digital audio system Insert the TOSLINK connector of the fibre optic cable into the OPTICAL socket of the device. Insert the other connector of the fibre optic cable into your digitalaudio system. This enables you to hear high-performance Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG sound. Further information on configuring can be found in the section "Changing audio settings". NOTE ► The fibre optic cable is not supplied as standard.
g Setting up Setting up Inserting batteries into the remote control Open the cover of the battery compartment on the back of the remote control. Place the two AAA batteries supplied into the battery compartment and pay attention to the correct polarity. Replace the cover on the battery compartment. NOTE ► Change the batteries when the range of the remote control decreases or if the media player no longer reacts to all commands.
g Setting up Setting the menu language You can select the language for displaying menu prompts in the setup menu (Settings). Select your preferred menu language. The selected language is immediately activated. Further information can be found in the section "Setup menu" under "Changing system settings" – "Change menu language".
g Operation Operation All device settings can be accessed via the menus described below. Opening the main menu and navigating Switch on the device. The main menu appears after a few seconds. NOTE ► Alternatively you can also press the HOME button on the remote control to open the main menu. ■ Use the ◄►▼▲ navigation buttons to move within the menus. ■ Select the menu items with the Enter button.
g Operation Changing system settings You can configure the system settings in this menu. Changing the menu language You can select your preferred language for the screen menus (OSD) and set it as default language. Select the submenu "System" and the menu item "Menu language" as described in the section "Opening the setup menu and navigating". The selected menu item with the available menu languages appears on the screen. Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select your preferred menu language.
g Operation Screen saver You activate/deactivate the screensaver in the "Screensaver" menu item. Select the submenu "System" and the menu item "Screensaver" as described in the section "Opening the setup menu and navigating". The selected menu item appears on the screen. Use the ▼▲navigation buttons to select "On" or "Off" to activate/ deactivate the screensaver. Confirm selection with the Enter button.
g Operation Setting data storage device checking Select the submenu "System" and the menu item "Scan storage device" as described in the section "Opening the setup menu and navigating". The selected menu item with the corresponding setting values (setting options) appears on the screen. You can set how the device is to react to connection of a USB data storage device in the "Scan memory" menu item.
g Operation Resume playback You can set whether the playback of a video is continued from the place where it was stopped (automatic bookmark) in the "Continue playback" menu item. Select the submenu "System" and the menu item "Continue playback" as described in the section "Opening the setup menu and navigating". The selected menu item appears on the screen. Use the ▼▲navigation buttons to select "On" or "Off" to activate/ deactivate the function. Confirm selection with the Enter button.
g Operation Changing audio settings You can configure the playback for audio files in this menu. Night mode Select the submenu "Audio" and the menu item "Night mode" as described in the section "Opening the setup menu and navigating". The selected menu item with the corresponding setting values (setting options) appears on the screen. You can activate audio compression or deactivate linear compression of the outgoing audio signal under the "Night mode" menu item.
g Operation HDMI output Select the submenu "Audio" and the menu item "HDMI output" as described in the section "Opening the setup menu and navigating". The selected menu item with the corresponding setting values (setting options) appears on the screen. You can select the HDMI output for audio playback in the "HDMI output" menu item. The following options are available: LPCM, LPCM MULTI CH, RAW. Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired setting value (desired setting option).
g Operation Changing video settings You can configure the playback for video files in this menu. Selecting the aspect ratio Select the submenu "Video" and the menu item "Aspect ratio" as described in the section "Opening the setup menu and navigating". The selected menu item with the corresponding setting values (setting options) appears on the screen. You can adapt the picture format of the outgoing video signal to the connected television under the menu item "Aspect ratio".
g Operation The following screen formats (screen aspect rations) are available: Pan Scan 4:3 Display of a wide picture on the entire screen whereby unnecessary areas are cut out. Select this option if you have connected a TV set with the standard screen (4:3). Letter Box 4:3 Display of a wide picture with two black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. Select this option if you have connected a TV set with the standard screen (4:3).
g Operation Activating digital noise reduction Select the submenu "Video" and the menu item "Digital noise reduction" as described in the section "Opening the setup menu and navigating". The selected menu item with the corresponding setting values (setting options) appears on the screen. You can activate/deactivate digital noise reduction for improving image quality under the "Digital noise reduction" menu item.
g Operation Other You can make various settings under this menu item. Select the submenu "Miscellaneous" as described in the section "Opening the setup menu and navigating". The selected submenu appears on the screen. The following menu items are available: Version information Select the sub-menu "System" and the menu item "Version information" as described in chapter "Opening setup menu and navigation". Information in the installed firmware is displayed in the "Version information" submenu.
g Operation File manager You can browse and play back music, photo and video files on the connected USB storage device using the file manager. Opening the file manager and navigating Use the ◄►navigation buttons to select "File manager“ in the main menu and press the Enter button to open the file manager. The following buttons and functions of the remote control are available in this mode.
g Operation A file directory listing all the available files (with files in all supported formats) on the selected medium is displayed on the screen. Press the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired directory, the desired file folder or the desired file. Press the Enter button to open the selected folder or to play back the selected file. NOTE ► Further information on the supported formats can be found in the section "Technical data".
g Operation Editing files or folders Press the EDIT button to edit files or folders and create file lists. The edit menu will be displayed. Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired option. Confirm selection with the Enter button. The following buttons and functions are available during editing: Button ▼▲ navigation buttons Enter RETURN ■ STOP ZOOM IN 38 Function Move the cursor up or down to select folders or files. Open or confirm the selected option. Return to previous menu.
Operation g Create a file list Use the ▼▲navigation buttons to select the "Multiple Select" option in the Edit menu and confirm with the Enter button. Use the ▼▲navigation buttons to select each desired file/folder and press the SELECT button each time to add the file or folder to the file list. Copy or move files Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired file or create a file list.
g Operation Deleting files/folders Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired file or create a file list. Press the EDIT button and use the ▼▲navigation buttons in the edit menu to select the "Delete" option. Confirm selection with the Enter button. Use the ◄►navigation buttons to select "Yes" to delete the file or folder or "No" to cancel. Confirm selection with the Enter button. Renaming files/folders Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired file.
g Operation Create photo album Create a list of desired photo files as described in the section "Create file list“. Press the EDIT button and use the ▼▲navigation buttons in the edit menu to select the "Save Photo Album" option. Confirm selection with the Enter button. Enter a file name via the keyboard that is displayed. Use the ◄►navigation buttons to select "OK" to save the playlist or "CANCEL" to discard. The "alb" file extension is added to photo albums.
g Operation Music menu Playing music files Use the ◄►navigation buttons to select "Music“ in the main menu and press the Enter button to open the menu. A file directory listing all the available music files on the selected medium is displayed on the screen. Press the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired directory, the desired file folder or the desired music file. Press the Enter button to open the selected folder or to play back the selected music file.
g Operation Editing music files You can copy, delete, rename and move music files as well as create playlists. See the section File manager for more details. Display options and filter settings Press the MENU button. A context menu is displayed. Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired option. Confirm selection with the Enter button. Photo menu Playing photo files Use the ◄► navigation buttons to select the menu item "Photos" (photo files) in the upper menu bar.
g Operation The following buttons and functions are available during photo playback: Button Function ►PLAY Start playback. Ι◄◄ PREV Display previous or next photo. ►►Ι NEXT ZOOM OUT Zoom picture (increase/decrease size). ZOOM IN ■ STOP Stop playback. Editing photo files You can copy, delete, rename and move photo files as well as create photo albums. See the section File manager for more details. Display options and filter settings Press the MENU button. A context menu is displayed.
Operation g Film menu Browsing video files Use the ◄► navigation buttons to select the menu item "Films" (video files) in the upper menu bar. A file directory listing all available video files on the selected medium is displayed on the screen. Press the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired directory, the desired file folder or the desired video file. Press the Enter button to open the selected folder or to play back the selected video file.
g Operation The following buttons and functions are available during the video playback: Button Function ► PLAY/PAUSE Start/interrupt playback. Ι►SLOW Slow playback. Set the speed by pressing the button repeatedly. ◄◄Fast Rewind Wind forward/back. Set the speed by pressing ►►Fast Forward the button repeatedly. Ι◄◄ PREV Play back previous or next film. ►►Ι NEXT REPEAT ZOOM OUT Repeat settings: 1, All and OFF. Zoom picture (increase/decrease size).
g Operation DVD playback DVD files stored on a USB storage device can be played back directly on the device. NOTE ► The VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS folders must be copied into the same folder. The name of this folder is displayed in the browser as a playable file. Display options and filter settings Press the MENU button. A context menu is displayed. Use the ▼▲ navigation buttons to select the desired option. Confirm selection with the MP20 Enter button.
g Operation Updating the firmware The firmware is installed on the device as an operating system (OS). A firmware upgrade means that new elements and improvements are added to the existing operating system. To install a new firmware version, proceed as follows: Copy the file 'install.img' or the expansion files to the main directory of the USB stick. Switch off the device by pressing the ON/OFF button and remove the power cable of the mains adapter from the DC IN socket on the back of the device.
g Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting chart Before sending the device to after-sales service, use the following table to check whether you can remedy the problem yourself. Fault Power indicator does not light up Remote control does not work No picture appears on the television screen MP20 Possible cause Remedy Power adapter not properly connected Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the mains socket and connected to the device. No voltage from the Check the fuses.
g Troubleshooting Fault No sound can be heard No colour is displayed Possible cause Remedy Device switched to mute Press the MUTE button on the remote control to cancel the mute setting. No audio connection with component video Ensure that an additional audio connection has been made. Wrong TV norm selected Set the correct TV norm (PAL/NTSC) in the setup menu. Wrong colour settings on the television Correct the colour setting on the television. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Question 1.
Troubleshooting g Question 4. Why are some pictures not displayed in the photo function even though the format is supported? Answer: There are various different JPEG formats. This device does not support all of them. In this case, change the image format as follows: – Load the picture into Photoshop or another image processing programme. – Select "File" in the menu and then "Save as" as illustrated in the left. Select the JPEG format, enter the file name and click on the "Save" symbol.
g Storage Storage If you do not intend to use the device for a longer period of time, switch off the device and disconnect it from the power supply and keep it in a clean and dry location without direct exposure to sunlight. Appendix Support and contact information For faulty products: In the event of product complaints, please contact your retailer or Hama product support. Internet/World Wide Web: Product support, new drivers or product information can be obtained from www.hama.
Appendix g Technical data Supported I/O interfaces ■ 2x USB 2.0 PORTS (compatible with USB 1.1) ■ Composite A/V OUT socket (CVBS) ■ HDMI V1.3 interface ■ Optical S/PDIF socket ■ DC IN 5V Supported file systems ■ FAT/FAT32/NTFS/EXT3 Supported formats ■ AVI/MKV/TS/M2TS/MPG/MP4/MOV/M4V/VOB/ISO/IFO/DAT/ WMV/ASF/RM/ ■ RMVB/FLV, definition up to 720p/1080i/1080p ■ MP3/OGG/WMA/WAV/AAC/FLAC ■ HD JPEG/BMP/GIF/TIF/PNG Supported video formats ■ MPEG-1 ■ HD MPEG-2 ■ HD MPEG-4 SP/ASP/AVC (H.
g Appendix Supported subtitle formats ■ SRT, SMI, SSA, ASS, IDX/SUB, SUB General ■ Power supply 100 - 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz ■ Current consumption: AC adapter < 0.5 W Standby <1W Operation approx. 20 W ■ Operating temperature +5°C to +35°C (+36°F to +95°F) ■ Humidity during operation 5% to 80% RH ■ Dimensions (WxHxD) 230 x 64 x 168 mm ■ Net weight (incl. AC adapter) 54 approx. 2.
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