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iconBIT XDS100GL User Manual

1. Introduction.

1.1 General Information

Dear Customer!

Thank you for choosing the iconBIT device. We hope that you will be satisfied by using our

device for home entertainment. The iconBIT multimedia HD-player allows playing high-

quality digital video, audio and photo from different sources on an analogue TV, HDTV (TV

supporting high-definition video), home theater and other devices

1.2 Key Features

This iconBIT Multimedia HD-player has the following functions:

Audio/Video outputs

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HDMI V1.3 for high-definition video and digital audio

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Composite & component video and stereo audio for analog audio-visual connection

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S/PDIF coaxial & optical interface for high-fidelity digital audio

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Adjustable video output resolution (NTSC, PAL, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)

Multimedia Playback

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Supports major audio, video and image file formats (1080p HD video decoding)

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Movie format: AVI/MKV/TS/TP/TRP/M2TS/MPG/MP4/M4V/MOV/VOB/ISO/IFO/DAT/

WMV/ASF/RM/RMVB/FLV

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Music format: MP3/OGG/WMA/WAV/FLAC/APE

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Photo format: HD JPEG/BMP/GIF/TIF/PNG

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Photo slide show with background music

DVB-T TV

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Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial (DVB-T) TV reception

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Double-tuner, allow to watch other programs while recording

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Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Teletext and subtitle

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Loop out the DVB-T signal received from Aerial

Video Recording

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One button recording and scheduled recording, can easily record programs from DVB-T

TV, DVD player, DV, etc., and save as MPEG-2 (.mpg, or .ts) format;

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Time shifting function

Interfaces Support

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2 x USB 2.0 HOST port (for external USB storage devices)

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USB 3.0 DEVICE port (for computer connection)

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SD card slot

Network Feature

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A/V streaming/transmission via Ethernet (10M/100M/1000M) & Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n,

optional)

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File sharing via Samba server

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A/V streaming via UPnP Media Server

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BitTorrent download (controlled and managed via web server)

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Digital Radio (SHOUTcast)

File Copy

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Supports copying & moving files among

Card, USB, HDD, and Network

Note:

All the features and functions associated with DVB-T and video recording

require a build in DVB-T tuner (sold separately).

Note:

All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication.

However, as our engineers are always updating and improving the product, your device’s

software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented

in this manual.

Summary of Contents for XDS100GL

Page 1: ...iconBIT XDS100GL User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ice connection 13 2 5 7 Connecting to a LAN 13 2 5 8 Connecting to a WLAN 13 2 6 Player Usage 14 2 6 1 Power On Off 14 2 6 2 Menu language 14 2 6 3 External HDD Format 14 3 Main Functions 15 3 1 Setup Menu 15 3 1 1 Changing System Settings 15 3 1 2 Changing Audio Settings 16 3 1 3 Changing Video Settings 17 3 1 4 Changing Network Settings 17 3 1 5 Changing TV and Record settings 19 3 1 6 Miscellan...

Page 3: ... 31 3 7 4 A V Streaming via Linux NFS server 33 3 8 Copy Function 33 3 8 1 Copy under Media Library 33 3 8 2 Copy under File Manager 34 3 9 Internet Media 34 3 9 1 SHOUTcast Radio 34 3 9 2 BT Download 35 3 10 Web Browser 36 3 11 SAMBA Server and Client 36 3 11 1 SAMBA Client 36 3 11 2 SAMBA Server 36 3 12 FTP Server 37 3 12 1 FTP Server Configuration 37 3 12 2 Accessing from a FTP program 37 3 13 ...

Page 4: ...nd music DVB T TV Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial DVB T TV reception Double tuner allow to watch other programs while recording Electronic Program Guide EPG Teletext and subtitle Loop out the DVB T signal received from Aerial Video Recording One button recording and scheduled recording can easily record programs from DVB T TV DVD player DV etc and save as MPEG 2 mpg or ts format Time shifti...

Page 5: ...re accompanying the appliance Precautions concerning power supply Do not plug many devices into one electric socket This may lead to an overcharge combustion or electrical trauma Do not touch the plug with wet hands This may lead to electrical trauma short circuiting and combustion When connecting an electric cable make sure that the cable is protected from damaging and is not being subject to any...

Page 6: ...ared receiver of the device Otherwise the RC may not function properly Handle the RC with care In case of loss of RC contact the service centre to order a new one A large portion of functions of the device is accessible only via the RC Operation precautions Other devices and associated equipment should be connected via audio and video cables only when the devices are switched off Do not use the de...

Page 7: ... standby mode or wake up 2 Numeric buttons Press to enter channel numbers or numeric input when changing settings 3 Shuffle Press to select shuffle mode during music playback 4 VOL Press to decrease the volume 5 Mute Press to mute audio output and press again to resume 6 Menu Press to enable the option menu where you can change the review mode of file manager and media library Press to display or ...

Page 8: ... Copy Press to enter file selecting menu 22 Time Shift Press to activate the time shift function Time shift function allows you to pause live TV and resume the program from the point you left it While paused the program is recorded to the internal HDD as long as the space is available Time shift mode remains active until you press the Stop button 23 Angle Press to change the view angle during DVD ...

Page 9: ... 2 Power button 4 Recording indicator 2 3 Back Panel 1 A V OUT jack 2 Y Pb Pr OUT jack 3 HDMI interface 4 RJ 45 LAN socket 5 S PDIF Optical jack 6 S PDIF Coaxial jack 7 DC IN jack 2 4 Side Panels 1 Memory card slot 2 USB 2 0 HOST port A Type x 2 3 USB 3 0 DEVICE port B Type 4 USB CHARGER port ...

Page 10: ...r outlet 2 5 2 Connecting to a PC 1 Make sure the player is powered on 2 Plug in the squarish connector of the USB cable to this player s USB DEVICE port 3 Plug in the rectangular connector of the USB cable to computer 2 5 3 USB Mass Storage Device like USB stick USB HDD etc Connection 1 Make sure the player is powered on 2 Plug in the USB stick or USB HDD etc to one of the USB host ports of this ...

Page 11: ...lug in the 3 color connector to the player s A V OUT jack 2 Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the TV s A V IN jack 2 5 5 2 Y Pb Pr Component OUT 1 Follow the picture and plug in the connector of the YUV cable to the player s Y Pb Pr jack 2 Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the TV s Y Pb Pr jack Audio Connection while using Y Pb Pr Video out First method ...

Page 12: ...w the picture and plug a TV Aerial to the ANT IN socket 2 5 5 5 ANT RF OUT 1 Make sure the player is connecting to power supply 2 Make sure a TV Aerial is connecting to the ANT IN socket 3 Follow the picture and plug a TV cable to the ANT OUT socket then plug the cable to a TV or other TV receiver The player can loop out the DVB T signal to other TV receiver device In this way you can watch the TV...

Page 13: ...al Area Network you require a cat5 cat5e or cat6 network cable not supplied 1 Connect one of the crystal plugs on the cable to the player s RJ45 LAN socket 2 Connect the other crystal plug on the cable to a RJ45 LAN port on your router switch or hub devices 2 5 8 Connecting to a WLAN 1 Make sure the player is powered on 2 Plug the Wireless LAN USB Adapter i e Wi Fi USB Dongle to the USB HOST port ...

Page 14: ... language will take effect immediately 2 6 3 External HDD Format For users who wish to use BT download Transmission you need format the external hard disk on the player before usage Please refer to the following procedures to format the hard disk Step 1 Select OK on the Warning page press OK to confirm Note This page can be also accessed via Setup System Format menu A password needed when you try ...

Page 15: ...elect a menu Press OK to confirm Press Back to cancel and display the previous menu screen 3 1 1 Changing System Settings Use this menu to configure system settings Menu Language Select to choose the OSD On Screen Display language Text Encoding Select to set the text encoding option subtitle display Change system font Select to change system font Create a folder named Resource in the root director...

Page 16: ...e Play Select to turn on off resume playback auto bookmarking feature for movies Format Select to format your external HDD Restore Default Select to restore factory defaults 3 1 2 Changing Audio Settings Use this menu to configure audio settings Night Mode Choose among Off On Comfort If the option is turned on the audio output volume will be decreased to make you more comfortable HDMI Output Choos...

Page 17: ...eo output resolution 1080p 24Hz Choose this option to enable or disable 1080P 24HZ support A TV set with 1080P 24HZ 24P mode is needed Plasma Mode Help to protect your plasma TV by reducing the level of brightness Deep Color Help to perform more detailed level of color depth make continuous color change smoother You can get more vivid color effects A TV set with deep color support is needed Screen...

Page 18: ...ollowing steps to configure your wireless network Step 1 Scanning AP Access Point in your network Follow the prompting message on the screen and press the Zoom button to select Infrastructure AP mode and update the access points list and all SSID will be displayed on the screen Step 2 Input WEP WPA key Press OK to input encryption keys via the virtual keyboard Press the navigational buttons to sel...

Page 19: ...o turn BitTorrent download On Off Please refer to BT download for more details on this unique feature of this product Transmission Select to turn transmission On Off Transmission is a free open source and cross platform BitTorrent client To use this function launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and at the address bar key in http 192 168 50 196 9091 where 192 168 50 196 is the ...

Page 20: ...you information about your network MAC Address IP address Gateway Subnet Parental Control Select to set the TV parental control options The default password is 0000 Press the numerical buttons to input and the OK button to confirm USB Upgrade Select to update the firmware via a USB stick 1 Copy install img or extension files to the root directory of a USB stick and connect it to the USB HOST port ...

Page 21: ...arch option in the option menu you can search for a media file by filter media library to locate the specific media file Review Mode Choose a review mode among Thumbnails List Preview from option menu Sorting Mode Choose to sorting by Name Size Most Viewed or Recently Added from option menu Show DVDs Choose to display DVD IFO BD MV and ISO files directly in media library Flash Animation Choose to ...

Page 22: ...the color size offset text encoding of subtitle Repeat Set the repeat option Zoom Zoom in the image Info View the media information 3 2 3 Movie Playback Options During movie playback press Menu button to display or hide the option menu at the bottom of the screen Except select audio track subtitle repeat mode you also can get following functions though the Option menu during video playback DVD Men...

Page 23: ...ions though the option menu Quick Search Choose the Search option in the option menu you can search for a photo by filter photo library to locate the specific photo Review Mode Choose a review mode among Thumbnails List Preview from option menu Sorting Mode Choose to sorting by Name Recently Added or Recently Played from option menu Folder Directory Choose to show all folders Leaf Folder View Choo...

Page 24: ...the screen You can get following functions though the Option menu during photo playback Slideshow Control Select to choose the Interval and Transition effect of the slideshow Repeat Mode Choose a repeat mode among Repeat off Repeat all and Shuffle Loop from option menu Select Music Select to turn on off background music during slideshow playback Select a special music as the background music durin...

Page 25: ...re Choose Years to search for music files by modified year Sorting Mode Choose to sorting by Name Recently Added or Recently Played from option menu 3 4 2 Music Playback Control You can access the following functions during music playback Button Function Play Pause Begin Pause playback FR FF Fast rewind or fast forward Press repeatedly to select the speed Prev Next Go to the previous or next track...

Page 26: ...ode Numeric buttons Press to input channel numbers Press the OK button to confirm REC Press to start recording the current TV program Time Shift Press to activate the time shift function Subtitle Press to activate the subtitle list menu if available EPG Press to activate the EPG menu if available TXT Press to activate the Teletext menu if available Zoom Press to zoom out the image 3 5 1 Watching D...

Page 27: ... automatically stored in a folder named REC by default This product allows you to watch other programs while recording is running When recording is running press the OK button you can get the program list then use Up Down button to select the channel 3 5 3 Time Shifting Time shift function allows you to pause live TV and resume the program from the point you left it While paused the program is rec...

Page 28: ...m the menu bar Select the schedule you want to edit from the list and press the OK button The schedule setting screen appears Modify the schedule as described in Create a New Schedule Delete Schedule Press the Left Right button on the remote control to select the Delete tab from the menu bar Select the schedule you want to delete and press the OK button A confirmation message appears Select CANCEL...

Page 29: ...y the option menu you can get following functions though the option menu Review Mode Choose a review mode among Thumbnails List Preview from option menu Filter options Choose Movies to display all the the supported video files in current directory Choose Photos to display all the supported image files in the current directory Choose Music to display all the supported audio files in the current dir...

Page 30: ...e and press the OK button to confirm Then you can select and play the shared media files that you want to browse Note Due to different network conditions sometimes the workgroup might not be accessed or shown in the list And then you need to use My_Shortcuts to browse shared files 3 7 2 2 Browsing though My_Shortcuts You can also set Specific File Server IP and access it from My_Shortcuts in the m...

Page 31: ...ia Server on your PC There re a lot of free and commercial UPnP Media Server software such as Windows Media Connect Windows Media Player 11 XBMC Media Center Linux Mac Windows MediaTomb Linux etc Please install one of them on you computer In the following chapters we will take Windows Media Player 11 on Microsoft Windows XP SP2 for an example 3 7 3 2 Sharing Media on your PC The Media Sharing feat...

Page 32: ... you can allow or deny devices to access the media library Click Allow to authorize your player 3 7 3 3 Streaming Media on your Player Connect your player to the home network LAN or WLAN Visit Files Manager UPnP menu on the player select the UPnP server and press OK ...

Page 33: ...ux NFS Server Ethernet or WLAN Please refer to 3 1 4 Changing Network Settings for details about network settings Visit Files Manager NFS menu Press the Menu button and a popup menu appear You can then Add Modify Delete a NFS server s shortcut Select Add to open a popup menu where you can input the NFS Server s IP and the desired folder destination Then you can select and play the shared media fil...

Page 34: ...onsible for any operational stability of the contents and services for example if you cannot access certain web site for video streaming or news broadcast or the content of a web site has been changed etc are all responsible and control by the third party service providers If you find that these features cannot operate properly please contact our customer service or visit our company website to ob...

Page 35: ...on Add a torrent Locate your torrent file in file manager menu then press OK button to add the torrent to start downloading Download Menu After add the BT torrent files the download progress can be displayed in this menu The following buttons can be used under this menu Button Function Up Down Move cursor up down OK press to adjust the priority of the download task Play Pause Press to start pause ...

Page 36: ... Client You can stream media files shared on the home network Please refer to 3 5 2 A V Streaming via Network for more details 3 11 2 SAMBA Server This product functions as a NAS Network Attached Storage device when it is attached to the home network via WLAN This feature allows users to store and retrieve large amounts of data from their own local network When the network connection is done corre...

Page 37: ...xxx Please refer to your router documentation on getting these information from your router Key in your router DNS IP address primary or secondary On your router Configure FTP Server within your router s Virtual Server setting and key in the above IP address in example 192 168 0 9 and change the public port to 21 and private port to 21 which is by default For your convenience you can also choose t...

Page 38: ...Network setup Password The Password which was set under FTP 3 5 Network setup FTP Address Your DDNS host name User ID The User Name which was set under FTP 3 1 4 Network setup Password The Password which was set under FTP 3 1 4 Network setup After login is successful you will be able to upload download files via FTP Server ...

Page 39: ...rent management View and manage your BitTorrent tasks remotely over the internet HTTP Server configuration On your product Assign a manual Fixed IP address for the product for example 192 168 0 9 when you connect to your router either via wired or wireless connection Assign the same subnet mask as your router usually 255 255 255 0 and the gateway of your router router s local IP address usually 19...

Page 40: ...ver from out of your local network launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer Firefox or Safari and at the address bar key in either http 123 456 789 000 1024 where 123 456 789 000 is the WAN IP address of your router Please refer to your router documentation on getting this information from your router Or Key in http DDNS HOST NAME 1024 where DDNS HOST NAME is the host name which you have sig...

Page 41: ...yer hard disk may be useful after having transferred many files to and from the player It is never harmful to use the defragment on the player Make sure no other programs are running while using the Windows defragment utility Make sure you have connected the player with the external power adapter during this procedure Question 4 My files have disappeared from the player Answer Make sure that you b...

Page 42: ...mware information or memory data Improper handling or installation The serial number of the product is defaced or missing The foregoing limited warranty is iconBIT s sole warranty and is applicable only to products sold as new The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a any and all other remedies and warranties whether expressed implied or statutory including but not limited to any implied warra...

Page 43: ...tents We wish to avoid the danger that redistributors of a free program will individually obtain patent licenses in effect making the program proprietary To prevent this we have made it clear that any patent must be licensed for everyone s free use or not licensed at all The precise terms and conditions for copying distribution and modification follow TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING DISTRIBUTION ...

Page 44: ...plete machine readable copy of the corresponding source code to be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange or c Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code o...

Page 45: ... of this License 9 The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and or new versions of the General Public License from time to time Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns Each version is given a distinguishing version number If the Program specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and ...

Page 46: ...ensing LLC Copyrights All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means whether by electronically or mechanically without the express written permission from the copyright holder Copyrighted materials such as software music files or movies are protected by local law and may not be illegally copied or used without permission from the copyright o...

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