Micca MPLAY-HD - Connecting the Media Player; Basic Power and USB Connections; HDMI Video and Audio Connection

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3 Connections
3.1 Basic Connections
3.1.1 Connecting power
Only use the AC adapter that is supplied with the player. Connect the barrel connector of the AC
adapter to the player’s DC IN jack. The player will power on automatically whenever power is
connected. To turn the player off, use the POWER button on the remote control.
3.1.2 Connecting a USB Storage Device
Storage devices such as USB hard drives or flash drives can be connected to the player for
playback of media files. Plug in the USB device to one of the USB HOST ports on the player.
After about 5-10 seconds, the USB drive will be detected and accessible by the player.
3.2 Audio and Video Connections
The player can be connected to a TV/HDTV or home theater system in a variety of methods. For
best results, always use the best method available for connection:
Video
Audio
Requirement
Best
HDMI HDMI TV with HDMI input and home theater receiver that
can decode audio over HDMI.
Better
HDMI Digital optical TV with HDMI input and home theater receiver with
optical input.
Good
Composite
Video
Digital optical TV with composite input and home theater receiver
with optical input.
Okay
Composite
Video
Analog L/R TV with composite video and analog audio inputs.
3.2.1 HDMI Connection
HDMI provides the best possible video and audio connection. Use this connection whenever
possible.
1) Plug one end of the HDMI cable to the player’s HDMI output jack and the other end of the
HDMI cable to a HDMI input jack on the TV or home theater receiver.
2) Configure the player’s video output according to ‘8.3.2 TV System’ of this manual.
3) Configure the player’s audio output according to ‘8.2.1 HDMI Output’ of this manual.
4) Consult the TV or home theater receiver’s manual for configuring its HDMI inputs.
3.2.2 Digital Audio Connection
When using a home theater receiver or sound system that lacks HDMI input, the player’s optical
digital audio output can be used.
1) Plug one end of the Toslink optical cable to the player’s optical output jack and the other
end of the cable to the home theater receiver or sound system’s optical input jack.