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General| Operating System | Linux |
|---|---|
| Processor | Sigma Designs SMP8642 (667MHz) |
| RAM | 256MB DDR2 |
| Internal Storage | Not specified (HDD bay for 3.5" SATA HDD) |
| Expandable Storage | USB, eSATA |
| Video Output | HDMI 1.3, Component, Composite |
| Network | Ethernet 10/100/1000 |
| USB | 2x USB 2.0 host ports, 1x USB 2.0 slave port |
| Card Reader | SD/SDHC |
| Supported Video Formats | MPEG1/2/4, H.264, XVID, AVI, WMV, MKV, MOV, TS, TP, TRP, ISO, IFO, VOB, DAT |
| Supported Audio Formats | MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, PCM, M4A, WAV, FLAC |
| Subtitle Support | SRT, SMI, SUB, SSA |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Supported Image Formats | JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF |
| Remote Control | Yes |
Introduces the product and lists its main functionalities.
Details the contents included in the product package.
Provides important safety warnings and precautions for using the player.
Covers general usage guidelines, power connection, and safety.
Addresses radio interference, repair procedures, and proper disposal of the device.
Focuses on hard disk precautions and other handling safety advice.
Explains how to connect the player to various devices and power sources.
Connects player to power and a personal computer via USB.
Connects external USB storage and memory cards for content access.
Connects the player to a TV using A/V and component interfaces.
Connects player to TV via HDMI and component video for high-quality display.
Connects the player to a digital amplifier using coaxial or optical cables.
Connects the player to wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) networks.
Covers turning the player on/off, changing language, and formatting the hard drive.
Details the functions and layout of the remote control buttons.
Identifies and describes the controls and indicators on the player's front.
Identifies and describes the various ports and connectors on the player's rear.
Identifies and describes the ports and slots on the player's side panel.
Configures audio output settings, including Night Mode and Digital Output.
Adjusts video parameters like Aspect Ratio, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation.
Sets default recording quality, permanent timeshift, and record device.
Configures wired (Ethernet) and wireless (WLAN) network connections.
Configures the player for a wired Ethernet network connection.
Guides through connecting to wireless networks, including SSID and security.
Configures system preferences like Menu Language, Login Control, and updates.
Configures OSD language and subtitle text encoding options.
Manages login protection for web server and BitTorrent/NAS functions.
Updates player firmware and sets the system time.
Formats the HDD and views system information like firmware version.
Adjusts miscellaneous player settings like slide show timing and screen saver.
Configures timing and effects for photo slide shows.
Sets background music for photos and enables screen saver.
Controls movie preview display and resume playback functionality.
Allows watching and recording audio-visual signals from the A/V IN jack.
Manages recording schedules, status, and history for timed recordings.
Browse and play media files from various storage devices and network sources.
Displays all folders and supported content types (music, photos, movies).
Browse and play audio files from the current directory.
Browse and view image files from the current directory, supports slide shows.
Browse and play video files from the current directory.
Stream media files shared on the home network (Ethernet or WLAN).
Browse shared media files by connecting through network workgroups.
Access shared files via configured network shortcuts or specific IP addresses.
Stream media files from UPnP Media Servers on the network.
Rename and delete files or folders when navigating the browser menu.
Add favorite content to playlists (All, Music, Photos, Movies) for easy access.
Select and add desired files to the player's playlists.
View and play items within the created playlists.
Search and browse multimedia files stored on the internal HDD.
Search and browse music files by Update, Search, All, Artist, Genre, or Album.
Search and browse photos by Update, Search, All, or Date.
Search and browse movies by Update, Search, All, Actor, Genre, or Year.
Copy files between Removable Devices (Card, USB), HDD, and Network.
Access and play free Internet radio stations via SHOUTcast.
Manage BitTorrent downloads, including adding torrents and checking progress.
Configure BitTorrent download settings like max rates and seeding hours.
Access Internet Multimedia Services like YouTube and Picasa.
View videos directly from Youtube based on classifications like Recently Added.
View photos stored on your own or friends' Picasa accounts.
Read the latest news directly from various websites and add RSS feeds.
View photos from Flickr.com and control playback.
Use the player as a Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device for data storage and retrieval.
Steps to upgrade the player's firmware via a USB stick.
Details supported I/O interfaces, file systems, content formats, codecs, and network features.
Answers to common user queries regarding device operation and troubleshooting.
Legal information regarding manual reproduction, copyright, and trademarks.
Details what is covered and not covered by the product warranty.
Information about free software licensing under the GNU General Public License.
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