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Acer MG3001-p User's Guide 

Using eConsole Software 

eConsole is an easy to use software program that comes bundled with your Acer 
MG3001-p. 

eConsole allows you to conveniently organize your music, image, and video files for 
use with your MG3001-p entertainment console for playback on your television or 
audio system using the MG3001-p. 

To enable your Acer MG3001-p to detect your media files you need to use eConsole 
software to organize and manage your user accounts. You can use eConsole to create 
favorite folders, playlists, and edit files for playback on your TV or audio system via 
your Acer MG3001-p.  

Important: eConsole must be installed on your computer before you begin to use the 
Acer MG3001-p. 

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Summary of Contents for MG3001-p

Page 1: ...Acer MG3001 p User s Guide Acer MediaGateWay MG3001 p User s Guide 1 ...

Page 2: ...ular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your Acer MG3001 p All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval sys...

Page 3: ...URPOSE The provisions of the GNU General Public License shall always apply You may access http www gnu org directly to obtain a copy of the GPL or write to the Free Software Foundation Inc for asking a copy of which The Address of the Free Software Foundation Inc is 59 Temple Place Suite 330 Boston MA 02111 307 USA the of media shipping and also link to this website to download it ttp www acer com...

Page 4: ...h a different voltage may cause a fire or electric shock Use of this equipment in other countries may be prohibited by local laws WARNING Do not connect inappropriate network or phone lines to the Ethernet port Connect only 10 100 Base TX cables to the Ethernet port Connecting inappropriate network or phone lines to the Ethernet port may result in an electric current overload that can result in ma...

Page 5: ...e rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through ventilation slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric ...

Page 6: ... User s Guide Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your Acer MG3001 p follow these steps Turn off the appliance Disconnect the power cord and AC adapter Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 6 ...

Page 7: ... the system software 23 Installing Acer eConsole software 23 Using eConsole Software 26 Using eConsole software 27 eConsole modes 27 Managing media servers 28 Managing music files 29 Sharing music 29 Creating a new music folder 30 Viewing music folders 31 Editing music information 31 Synchronous Folders 32 Creating playlists and favorites 33 Deleting folders files playlists and favorites 34 Managi...

Page 8: ...01 p 61 Navigation tips 61 Navigation using the console buttons 62 The soft keyboard 62 The Acer MG3001 p main menu 63 Using your Acer MG3001 63 Icon guide 63 Music mode 65 Song details 66 Color shortcuts 66 Viewing mode 67 Playlists 67 Listening to a playlist 67 Listening to favorites 67 Programming songs 68 Picture mode 69 Viewing picture content 69 Viewing pictures 70 Viewing mode 70 Color shor...

Page 9: ...G3001 p User s Guide Searching for files 76 Settings menu 78 Troubleshooting 83 Technical Glossary 85 Encryption 87 Product specification 88 Supported file formats 89 File formats 89 Warranty information 91 9 ...

Page 10: ...ia content of your PC to your living room Sit back and relax while listening to your favorite music browsing a photo album or watching your video clips all from the comfort of your armchair When connected to an Acer PC that contains your video and audio files the Acer MG3001 p enables you to display photos play video content or listen to music files using your TV screen or stereo equipment 10 ...

Page 11: ...ave all the supplied accessories Acer MG3001 p console x 1 Antenne x1 Triple RCA audio video cable x1 S video cable x1 SCART cable x1 Remote control unit with 2 x AAA batteries RJ 45 LAN cable x1 EU AC power adapter x1 UK AC power adapter x1 Software installation CD x1 Warranty booklet x1 User s Guide 11 ...

Page 12: ... MG3001 p console plus the layout and functions of your MG3001 p remote control unit Front view 1 VFD display panel 2 Power indicator LED 3 Wireless indicator LED 4 Power button Open front view display area 1 Information display screen 2 Navigation buttons 3 Media control buttons 4 USB 2 0 port 5 Power indicator LED 6 Wireless indicator LED 7 Power button 12 ...

Page 13: ... S video jack connects to an S video cable 5 Coaxial jack connects to a coaxial audio cable 6 S PDIF jack connects to a digital audio cable 7 Component jacks connect to component video cables 8 SCART jack connects to a SCART cable 9 RJ 45 LAN jack connects to an Ethernet LAN 10 Reset button returns the MG3001 P to its original factory settings 11 Antenna receives wireless data from your PC 13 ...

Page 14: ...User s Guide Remote control Your MG3001 p is controlled using a remote control unit The remote unit can be used to start and stop music playback create an ad hoc playlist adjust the volume and set user preferences 14 ...

Page 15: ...gin a slideshow COPY button Copy an item to a specific location OPTION button Press to reveal the options for each item INFO button Displays the information for the selected item REWIND button Rewind during music or video playback VIDEO OUTPUT button Press to toggle between different output sources SCART S video Component etc PLAY button Press to begin playback of video or music FAST FORWARD butto...

Page 16: ...notebook computer must meet the following requirements in order to be compatible with the MG3001 p Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows XP Home or Professional Edition installed Acer eConsole software installed Computer CPU Pentium II 400 MHz at least Computer memory 128 MB at least Hard disk at least 10 MB of space for program installation this does not include your media library 16 ...

Page 17: ...e and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Taking care of your remote control Follow these steps to ensure proper care of your remote control Handle the remote control with care Dropping it placing it in direct sunlight or allowing it to get wet may cause damage Do not tamper with the batteries and keep them away from children When you anticipate that the remote control w...

Page 18: ...ons below to connect your MG3001 p Composite audio cables Plug the red and white connectors supplied into the corresponding color coded jacks on the rear of the console and then plug the other end into the corresponding jacks on your TV or audio video system Composite video cable Plug the yellow connector supplied into the corresponding color coded jack on the rear of the console and the plug the ...

Page 19: ...nto your TV s connector S PDIF co axial digital audio cable Connect the coaxial connectors into the jack on the console and the other end into the corresponding jack on your audio system S PDIF optical digital audio cable Insert the cable connector into the console port and the other end into the corresponding jack on your audio system 19 ...

Page 20: ...g color coded jacks on the rear of the console and then plug the other end into the component input jacks of your TV SCART connector Plug the SCART connector supplied into the corresponding jack on the rear of the console and plug the other end into the corresponding jack on the rear of your TV 20 ...

Page 21: ...connector Connect the Ethernet connector supplied to the console and plug the other end into the networking device Antenna Attach the supplied antenna by screwing it onto the antenna jack Please ensure it is secure and in an upright position 21 ...

Page 22: ...ow illustrates how the Acer MG3001 p might look in your home network after you have installed all the components Internet MP3 Player Cable DSL Modem Wireless Router Digital Camcorder Central Home Drive Desktop PC Digital Camera Acer MG3001 p Entertainment System 22 ...

Page 23: ...cer eConsole software Installing Acer eConsole software To install Acer eConsole software first insert the software disk into your PC s optical drive tray If your system is set to auto start the InstallShield Wizard screen will appear Select NEXT to bring up the software license agreement screen Read the agreement carefully and click on I accept the terms Then click Next to advance to the file des...

Page 24: ...begin installing the eConsole software Once finished the Set up Synchronize folders window will appear By default the eConsole software will select the Windows designated media files My Music My Pictures and My Videos to share with the MG3001 p If the default folders are correct click Next to continue with the installation process 24 ...

Page 25: ...click on the corresponding icon and browse to select the folder you want to share Click OK to continue Once you have selected the folders that you want to share click Next When the installation process is finished the completion screen will appear Click Finish to close the installation software 25 ...

Page 26: ...tainment console for playback on your television or audio system using the MG3001 p To enable your Acer MG3001 p to detect your media files you need to use eConsole software to organize and manage your user accounts You can use eConsole to create favorite folders playlists and edit files for playback on your TV or audio system via your Acer MG3001 p Important eConsole must be installed on your com...

Page 27: ...s Acer and Acer eConsole from the Windows Start menu eConsole modes Once you have opened eConsole roll your mouse pointer over each icon to reveal the three media management modes Manage music files Manage picture files and Manage video files You can select your desired mode by clicking on one of the icons Once you have entered one of the modes you can easily switch to another by clicking on the t...

Page 28: ...le and disable media servers quickly and easily Located at the bottom of the start up screen are graphical representations of all your detected media servers You can enable and disable a media server by right clicking the image and choosing Enable or Disable depending on its current status 28 ...

Page 29: ...eferred music and keep content separate from other users To share folders click on the Share music icon at the top left hand corner of the eConsole onscreen menu This brings up the file manager screen pictured below Browse your files by clicking on the icons to select the folder that you want to share To share a folder click on the icon and while holding down the mouse button drag the folder acros...

Page 30: ...ght hand corner of the on screen menu and select which user s files you would like to access Creating a new music folder The MG3001 p lets you create new folders for storing music files To create a new folder in the shared music field click on Create folder on the left hand side of the eConsole onscreen menu This will add a folder entitled New Folder in the shared music field You can rename and th...

Page 31: ...ize and store the file When you highlight a particular song the information available for that song will appear in the Music information window at the bottom of the onscreen menu To edit the song information click the Edit field Enter or change the information as you require and then click Apply to update To enlarge the file viewing area the information area can be hidden To do this click on the a...

Page 32: ... right click an existing folder and select Properties This will bring up the properties menu Select the folder and then choose a folder that you wish to synchronize with by clicking on the box next to the address bar Once you have chosen your folder click the check box to enable synchronization and then click OK to confirm To disable synchronization just uncheck the box and click OK Each syncronou...

Page 33: ... eConsole onscreen menu This brings up the playlist management screen You can then browse though your shared files by clicking on the icons to select the folder or song that you want to add to the playlist To add the folder or song to a playlist you need to click on the icon and while holding down the mouse button drag the folder across and drop it into the right hand field eConsole will then ask ...

Page 34: ...o add a song or album to your favorites click on the icon and while holding down the mouse button drag the folder across and drop it into the right hand field This will create a new folder in the right hand field The folder or album will be indicated with a heart icon and a single song will show a musical note Your favorites can now be easily accessed and played on your TV using the MG3001 p playe...

Page 35: ...e to view only their preferred pictures and keep content separate from each other To share folders click on the Share Picture icon at the top left hand corner of the eConsole onscreen menu This brings up the file manager screen You can then browse your files by clicking on the icons to select the folder that you want to share To share the folder you need to click on the folder icon drag the folder...

Page 36: ...picture folder MG3001 p lets you create new folders for storing picture files To create a new folder in the shared picture field click on Create folder on the left hand side of the eConsole onscreen menu This will add a new folder in the shared picture field You can then copy images into this folder and they will be available for editing and use with eConsole software and your MG3001 p player View...

Page 37: ...ses to categorize and store the file When you highlight a particular image the information available for that picture will appear in the Picture information window at the bottom of the onscreen menu To edit the information click the Edit field Enter or change the information as you require and then click Apply to update 37 ...

Page 38: ...nt screen You can then browse though your shared files by clicking on the icons to select the folder or image that you want to add to the favorite folder To add the folder to a favorite list you need to click on the icon and while holding down the mouse button drag the folder across and drop it into the right hand field You can add more photographs to the favorites folder by repeating the drag and...

Page 39: ...es This means that each user can choose to view only their preferred film clips and keep content separate from other users To share folders click on the Share video icon at the top left hand corner of the eConsole onscreen menu This brings up the video file manager screen You can then browse though your files by clicking on the icons to select the folder or video clip that you want to share To sha...

Page 40: ...Creating a new video folder MG3001 p lets you create new folders for storing video files To create a new folder in the shared video field click on Create folder on the left hand side of the eConsole onscreen menu This will add a new folder in the shared video field You can then copy videos into this folder and they will be available for viewing with eConsole software and your MG3001 p player Viewi...

Page 41: ... at the bottom of the onscreen menu To edit the information click the Edit field Enter or change the information as you require and then click Apply to update Favorites Favorites are a convenient way to organize your video clips and make particular clips easier to find as your digital video library grows Favorites are created using the eConsole software suite on your PC Once created they can be ac...

Page 42: ... the favorite folder To add the folder to a favorite list you need to click on the icon drag the folder across and drop it into the right hand field You can add more video clips to the favorites folder by repeating the drag and drop action A heart icon indicates a folder and a film icon represents a single clip To delete or rename an image or folder from your favorites list folder right click the ...

Page 43: ...ant to copy by checking them Click Start when finished eConsole will ask you to confirm or choose another destination folder Click OK to begin copying the songs eConsole will ask you to confirm or choose another destination folder To change the quality settings for copied files you need to access the Advanced Settings menu Details of this are outlined in the _Settings_menu section Click Start to b...

Page 44: ...file you are searching for in the search string space You can then click the check boxes to narrow the areas where eConsole will search Click OK to begin the search Each media mode gives you different search criteria for example in music mode you can select to search albums genres or artists The search results will appear in the database view as shown below Note The search function only works for ...

Page 45: ...unts To create or edit an account you need to open the Account Manager screen Click on Settings at the top of the eConsole onscreen menu and select Account manager from the drop down menu The Account Manager screen appears Using this screen you can create new accounts and add a new personalized image for each member account To create a new account just click on Add the new account will appear on t...

Page 46: ...nced settings and also delete unwanted servers To enable or disable a server highlight the server name and select Enable or Disable depending on the server s current status To check the advanced settings highlight the server and click Advanced view this will display all the server s current settings and information To delete a server highlight it and click on Delete 46 ...

Page 47: ... Settings Choosing the Advanced Settings will bring up the Advanced Settings Menu This menu will let you adjust many of the advanced functions for the MG3001 p Click on the corresponding tab to bring up the function you want to modify 47 ...

Page 48: ...orage devices To change the location click on the box located next to the address and select a different destination folder Click Apply to confirm and OK to exit Server manager Click on Server manager and you can check the properties of the media servers on your network To select a server click on the arrow and select one from the drop down menu You can then check the details of the server 48 ...

Page 49: ...art up of your system Click the check box followed by Apply to save your settings Click OK to exit Media settings Click on Media settings to adjust the quality of the music files created by eConsole whenever you copy files from a CD Select the type of file you want to modify from the drop down box and then use the sliding scale to select the bit rate quality required Click on Apply to save your ch...

Page 50: ...ormation about music files The service is used by eConsole to automatically find information and album covers for the music files that you save in your library Using this menu you can turn the service on and off change the server and change the advanced functions of the server Note Acer recommends that you do not alter these settings 50 ...

Page 51: ...t hand Task menu This will bring up the on screen help menu The Help menu provides information and instructions on using eConsole Just click on a topic in the left hand contents section to bring up the information If after referring to the Help section your query has not been resolved then please contact your local Acer dealer for further assistance Information can also be found on the Acer websit...

Page 52: ...e Setting up your MG3001 p Set up wizard Welcome Screen The first time you turn on your MG3001 P your TV will display the welcome message screen Press OK to begin the set up process The Language Setup screen appears Note If you cannot see the message please refer to the Troubleshooting section Language Setup Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys on the remote to highlight your desired language Press OK to...

Page 53: ...move to the next box When the correct date and local time are set correctly press OK while the NEXT box is highlighted to move to the Network Settings Configuration selection screen Network Settings Configuration selection Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the type of network you wish your MG3001 p to connect to If your MG3001 p is connected using a wireless LAN configuration then please follo...

Page 54: ...K to progress Note For more information on networking terminology please refer to the Glossary Connecting an Access Point wireless network Select Access Point and the system will search for your wireless LAN s network identity or SSID Network Settings SSID Selection If successful the search will show the available access points Choose the SSID of the access point that you wish to connect to and Pr...

Page 55: ... and press OK Key in the encryption codes for your network then select Save before pressing OK to confirm Please turn to the Available Server selection screen in the Connecting a Wired Network section For more information on Wireless networking and Encryption please see the Encryption section 55 ...

Page 56: ...Access Points If successful the search will show the available access points If unsuccessful you will be asked to check the access point and try again Once your access point has been detected correctly select the one that you wish to connect to and press OK The MG3001 P will then begin to search for media servers that use the selected access point Successful Unsuccessful 56 ...

Page 57: ...s OK to confirm Successful Unsuccessful The completion screen will appear Press OK to begin using your MG3001 p The MG3001 p media gateway home page will appear and you are ready to begin enjoying your media Congratulations Your setup is complete Note If you have any problems with the setup process please refer to the Technical Glossary and Troubleshooting sections of this User s Guide For persist...

Page 58: ...erver cannot be found you will be directed to the incomplete screen Follow the instructions and then try searching for your console again Select the server you wish to connect to and press OK If trouble persists please refer to the Troubleshooting section Successful Unsuccessful You will be directed to the completion screen Press OK again to exit The MG3001 p media gateway home page will then appe...

Page 59: ...updates select Scan for updates and press OK The system will then scan for any available software updates If there are no updates currently available then a message No new version was found will be displayed Press the Back button to return to the main menu and continue using your MG3001 p If there is an update available the update screen will be displayed As a firmware update will involve changes ...

Page 60: ... completion screen will appear Press OK to reboot your MG3001 p and return to the main menu Reset to factory settings Should you experience any problems with your MG3001 p it may be necessary to reset the console To do this insert a paper clip into the reset slot located on the back of the console and hold for 3 seconds see rear view for details This will reset the machine to its factory settings ...

Page 61: ...ferent features and menus The directional buttons UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT are used to move the highlight box between the on screen choices pressing OK will select the highlighted choice The BACK button will take you to the previous screen The VIDEO MUSIC and PICTURE buttons act as shortcuts and will take you directly to the respective menu Positioned at the bottom of the remote unit are four smart ...

Page 62: ...ency action In addition behind the flip down lid of the console there are standard media control buttons that can be used to start and stop fast forward rewind skip forward and skip back during playback of your media files The soft keyboard Whenever you are required to input text into a field onscreen you will need to use the soft keyboard The soft keyboard will appear automatically The soft keybo...

Page 63: ...and the current status of the system The following table is a quick guide to the meanings of these commonly used icons Icon guide Random Used to indicate when a playlist is being played in a random manner Repeat 1 The current song will be repeated until the repeat command is cancelled Repeat The current album or playlist will be repeated until the repeat command is cancelled Album Indicates an alb...

Page 64: ...song has been added to a current ad hoc playlist Play Indicates the song currently playing Function not available Indicates selected function is currently not available Loading Appears in the center of the screen whenever a new screen is loading 64 ...

Page 65: ...and press OK Alternatively you can press the MUSIC shortcut button The music home page will appear Use the arrow buttons to select the folder you require and then press OK to enter This will reveal all the music files albums and songs that are inside that folder Playing a song To listen to a song highlight it using the arrow buttons on the remote and press OK A green play symbol appears next to it...

Page 66: ...that folder will be played in a random manner Press the GREEN button once to REPEAT the current song press twice to repeat the whole album or Playlist Press again to cancel Press the YELLOW button to PROGRAM a song into an ad hoc Playlist See programming songs Pressing the BLUE button enables you to jump to a place further on in the file currently playing Push the Blue button and a menu will appea...

Page 67: ... playlist To listen to a playlist use the arrow buttons to navigate to Playlist on the left hand side of the screen Press OK and all the playlists for the selected user will appear Navigate to your desired playlist and press OK to bring up details of the playlist The Playlist page will give you details of each song contained in the list To play a list highlight the list using the arrow keys and pr...

Page 68: ...ct another song and press PROGRAM To remove a music file at any time from the list highlight a programmed song and press the PROGRAM key again The program icon will disappear To play your programmed list press the PLAY button To remove an ad hoc program list press the OPTION key on your remote unit highlight Yes and press OK to confirm For information on copying files accessing files from a USB dr...

Page 69: ...and press OK Alternatively you can press the PICTURE shortcut button The picture home page will appear Image folders have a small icon next to the reference number and the pictures inside are displayed as mini thumbnails Individual pictures will be displayed as single thumbnails Six pictures will be displayed at any time Use the arrow buttons to move between images and scroll the pages PAGE UP and...

Page 70: ... you options of how you want to display your image files The options include displaying by New All Favorites and Date Depending on your personal preference highlight the way you would like to display your image files using the arrow buttons and press OK Color shortcuts When a picture is being viewed press the OPTION button and the color shortcut options will appear at the bottom of the screen Pres...

Page 71: ...t a single picture Press the SLIDESHOW button to begin the slideshow Press SLIDESHOW again to pause press it once more to continue Press BACK at anytime to return to the picture mode page Editing slideshow time intervals To change the time delay for each slide during a show press the OPTION button while you are in a picture folder The time interval screen will appear Use the LEFT button to decreas...

Page 72: ...ge will appear Video folders have a small icon next to the reference number and the clips inside are displayed as mini thumbnails Individual clips will be displayed as single thumbnails Using the arrow buttons navigate to the desired folder and press OK This will reveal all the video files within the folder Each clip appears as a thumbnail image Six thumbnails will be displayed at any time Use the...

Page 73: ... to organize your video files for viewing the options include displaying by New All Favorites and Date Depending on your personal preference highlight the way you would like to display your image files using the arrow buttons and press OK Color Shortcuts When a video clip is being viewed press the OPTION button and the color shortcut options will appear at the bottom of the screen Press the RED bu...

Page 74: ...ntinue playing in a small window at the bottom left hand corner of the screen Select a second clip using the arrow buttons and then press OK or PLAY to begin viewing the second clip Pressing DISPLAY will take you back to the six screen menu and switch the second clip to the small window Pressing STOP will halt the playback in the small window PIP mode will be automatically turned off when you leav...

Page 75: ...e highlight the file using the arrow buttons and press COPY on the remote control unit This will bring up a pop up window that asks you to choose a destination folder Select your desired folder from the list and press OK The MG3001 p will then copy the selected file to your chosen destination The copy progress screen will appear To cancel at anytime during the copying process press BACK 75 ...

Page 76: ...e USB device as an item in the list of available media Picture Video Mode To access the media highlight USB Device and press OK This should show all the compatible files contained on the storage device You can then copy the files to one of your media folders as described above or play the file directly from the drive Searching for files To search for a file press the SEARCH button while you are in...

Page 77: ...he color buttons to select different alpahabet styles Press OK while highlighting the ENTER button to begin the search After a while the system will return a list of results you can select the file you are searching for from the list If your search turns up no results a page telling you there are no files matching your results will appear 77 ...

Page 78: ... the main menu at any time press the BACK button on your remote unit Device Profile Option 1 Highlight Device Profile and press OK or press 1 on the remote unit to open the Device Profile page This gives you basic information about your MG3001 p and its current hardware setiings The profile page provides your current device ID your firmware version see Firmware update for more details your network...

Page 79: ...f your MG3001 p using the same process as the initial setup For details on how to set the time and date please refer to the Set Up Wizard section Language Setup Option 3 Highlight Language Setup and press OK or press 3 on the remote unit to open the Language Setup page This allows you to change the operating language of your Acer MG3001 p To change the language simply highlight your desired langua...

Page 80: ...ails about changing the network settings please refer to the Set Up Wizard section Media Server Selection Option 5 Highlight Media Server Selection and press OK or press 5 on the remote unit to open the Media Server Selection page This allows you to change the Media Server or PC that your Acer MG3001 p is currently using The list contains all the Media Servers that are detected on your network To ...

Page 81: ... updates For details about updating the firmware please refer to the Firmware update section Note Firmware updates are not available without an Internet connection Screensaver Settings Option 7 Highlight Screensaver Settings and press OK or press 7 on the remote unit to open the Screensaver settings page The green marker displays the current setting Select the option you require and press OK to co...

Page 82: ...o Output pages These pages allow you to choose which output you use from your Acer MG3001 p You need to select the kind of output that you are using to connect your MG3001 p to your TV or audio equipment Highlight the type of output you require using the arrow buttons and press OK to confirm Press BACK to return to the main menu 82 ...

Page 83: ...the volume can only be adjusted using the control on your digital stereo receiver My MG3001 p can t find any of my music pictures or video You must ensure that your media server is switched on and that it is not in standby mode To make your content available around the clock you may need to adjust your power settings Make sure that the eConsole software is running on your PC the icon should appear...

Page 84: ...ed by the MG3001 p Unsupported files may need to be converted before they can be played For more details see the Supported formats section I cannot see a playlist on my media player You must make sure that the playlist is contained in a shared folder that the MG3001 p has access to How do I reset my MG3001 p To reset the MG3001 p insert a paper clip into the reset hole located on the rear of the M...

Page 85: ...s of a device such as a router that connects you to another network The router acts as the gateway between your Local Area Network LAN and the Internet Access Point wireless network A network that uses a router or an access point IP Address Internet Protocol Address An IP address consists of four groups of digits separated by periods Each group of digits contains an 8 bit value as a number ranging...

Page 86: ...EP Wired Equivalent Privacy A security protocol that provides the equivalent level of wired security for wireless local area networks WLAN WEP encrypts data sent through WLANs The MG3001 p supports 64 bit and 128 bit encryption 86 ...

Page 87: ...s easy A default key is selected for use on the network There are five options configurable under the configuration setting Disable 64 bit Hex 128 bit Hex 64 bit ASCII and 128 bit ASCII Key Index Select a number between 1 and 4 Key To connect to an encrypted wireless device the key you enter must match the device key exactly Key Types and Examples 64 bit Hex Keys are 10 characters in length Exampl...

Page 88: ...atus Networking status External Storage USB 2 0 supports mass storage devices such as handy drives DSC and external HDDs Networking Supports 802 11b g using an integrated Mini PCI card Supports Ethernet Power adapter Interface CIR Composite Component S Video SCART CVBS RGB S video Audio L R data control Coaxial Digital Audio Output Optical Digital Audio Out RJ 45 USB 2 0 Reset button 88 ...

Page 89: ...rmats The Acer MG3001 p supports the following file formats Music files LPCM MP3 WMA 7 8 9 WAV Image files JPEG TIFF BMP GIF PNG Video files MPEG 1 2 4 DivX XviD WMV9 Quicktime High Definition support MPEG 2 up to 1080i MPEG 4 720p WMV9 720p Note If you try to download or play a file format that is not supported by the MG3001 p then the following screen will appear 89 ...

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