The media player software included with
MAX Media Dock
can play most MP3 audio
tracks and D3V video files created using the MAX DS Video Converter software
(included with some versions of MAX Media Dock or downloadable for free from
To play a video or audio file, use the browser to navigate to where the file is stored
on your media dock and double-tap the file. This will automatically open the media
player software with its easy to use playback controls.
For instructions on how to create D3V video for playback on your media dock see
section 6.
4.5 Using a 3
rd
Party Media Player
Because MAX Media Dock allows you to run any .NDS program, you may choose to
use a 3
rd
party media player to play certain types of files. If this is the case, simply
copy the alternative software to your media dock and double-tap the program to run
it. Use the file browser included with your software to locate and play your media.
When playing back video on your DS not created by MAX DS Video Converter, you
may experience difficulties either with slowdown / synching or with getting files to
play at all. These problems will be due to the specification of the encoding of the
media you are trying to playback or the player itself.
If you are using a third party media player (such as MoonShell) you need to check
their documentation to find out what encoding specifications will playback problem
free.
5. Putting Media on your Media Dock
Getting games, audio, video and more onto your
MAX Media Dock’s
Compact Flash
couldn’t be simpler:
1.
Disconnect your
MAX Media Dock
from your Nintendo DS.
2.
Connect the
MAX Media Dock
to your PC using the supplied Mini USB to USB
cable.
3.
Windows XP* automatically recognises the Compact Flash as a ‘Removable
Mass Storage Device’ and assigns it a drive letter.
Once you have connected your
MAX Media Dock
to your PC, use Windows Explorer
or My Computer to add content to its Compact Flash card.
To help you organise your files it is suggested that you use the default folder names
of:
•
VIDEO
•
AUDIO
•
GAMES
The MAX Media Player software will automatically recognise these folder names and
use appropriate icons for them. You can also create any additional folders you like
