Apple V888N manual

Instruction Manual DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD-DA/CDI-FMV/MP3/CD/CD-R/CD -RW/DVD-R compatible Read this manual before installation and use DVD Pla y er V88 8 N[...]

- 1 - Contents Page Table of Contents - 1 - Warning - 3 - General Information Caring for Discs DVD Regional Codes DVD and Other Disc Features - 4 - Getting Started Package Contents Remote Control Battery Installation - 6 - Panel Descriptions Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control - 7 - System Connections TV Connections CVBS S-Video SCART (European v[...]

- 2 - Sound Output Setu p - 28 - DVD Setup Menu Video CD playback control (PBC) Parental control (DVD only) TV Type (Screen Format) Change Password Playing Discs - 33 - Playing Media Discs (DVD player site operation menu) - 34 - Install Momitsu Media Center Software - 35 - Configure Your Momitsu Media Center - 40 - General Preferences - 41 - Movie [...]

- 3 - Wa r n i n g TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRES AN D ELECTRIC SH OCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: To re duce the risk o f fire and electric shock, do not rem ove the cover of this product. Refer all maintenance requests to authorized personnel only . This lighting flash arrow symbol in a triangle alerts users to the presenc[...]

- 4 - General Information This unit plays the following types of discs: DVD (single or doub le sided, single or double layer) VCD (versions 1 .0/1.1/2.0) SVCD CD-DA CDI-FMV MP3 AUDIO CD CD-R CD-RW DVD-R Caring for Discs  Videodiscs contain high-density compressed data and require care when handling.  Hold the disc by the edges, and/or the hol[...]

- 5 - DVD and Other Disc Features Some DVD-V888N features rely on DVD softwa re. Make sure that desired software features are available and enabled on the disc, follow the on-screen m enu to access these features. Disc types DVD VCD SVCD/CVD CD LD Recording method Digital MPEG-2 Digital MPEG-1 Digital MPEG-2 Digital Analog Capacity Single-layer Sin[...]

- 6 - Getting S tarted 1. Read through this instruction manual. 2. Unpack the unit. 3. Load batteries into the remote control. 4. Connect the DVD-V888N to your audio/video system properly. 5. Plug the DVD-V888N (and other connected A/V devices) into an electrical outlet and turn power on. 6. Verify your DVD-V888N/TV/amplifier settings for audio and[...]

- 7 - Panel Descriptions Front Panel Rear Panel Composit e Video Output (CVBS) Open / Close Play Pause USB 2.0 (For Card re ader, HDD) Disc Door VFD Display LAN Link LED Main Power Switch Composit e Video 1 Input (CVBS) 10/100/1 000 Mbps Ethernet (R J45) High-Defin ition Multimedia In terface (HDMI) S-Video O utput Compone nt Video O utput (Y/ Pb/P[...]

- 8 - Remote Control 38. Re p ea t A-B-ALL 41. Subtitle 26. Power O n/Off 18. Number Ke y 34. Zoom 1. E j ec t O p en/Close 28. F.F W D 29. N ex t 7. Sto p 35. MUTE 17. Volume 27. F.F Slow 2. F.B Slow 3. Pla y 4. F.B W D 5. Pause 6. Prev 9. Movie 32. Interne t 11. Phot o 30. Music 12. AV In 14. Video O u t 16. 4:3/1 6:9 15. Ente r 19. +10 Ca p s/Nu[...]

- 9 - System Connections Caution: Do NOT connect the AC power cord to outlet before completing system connections. There are number of ways to connect th e DVD-V888N to the AV system, depending on the type of TV and other components in th e AV system. No matter which method you use, make sure set the TV to the correct v ide o input type and channel[...]

- 10 - A B C S-Video The standard package does NOT include an S-Video (Y/C) cable. 1. Connect the Y/C S-Video Out jack on the DVD-V888N to the S-Video In jack on the TV using an S-Video cable (A) 2. Use the red and white cables to c onnect the Audio Ou t jacks of the DVD- V888N to the Audio In jacks on the TV (use the red cable for the right audio [...]

- 11 - Component video ( Pr/Pb/Y)  DVD discs consist of film- and video-based c ontent. Progressive scan (Pr/Pb/Y) provides a flicker-free image with the most significant effects on film-based sources. To enjoy the full quality potential offer by this Progressi ve Scan DVD Video player, a Progressive TV is required.  Progressive scan conversi[...]

- 12 - HDMI (High-Definition Multimed ia Interface) digital video HDMI output Support HDCP (High-bandwid th Digital Content Protection) HDCP Copy Protection: A built-in Pass/Fail test uses HDCP authentication protocol to check a display's comp liance. AN ALO G TV[...]

- 13 - Audio System Connections Amplifier with two-channel analog stereo or Dolby S urround To connect the DVD-V888N to your analog stereo or Dolby Surround audio system: 1. First, connect the DVD-V888N to the S Video, composite video, component (Pr/Pb/Y) video, Scart, or HDM I digital input of the TV. 2. Connect the DVD-V888N Audio Out jack s to t[...]

- 14 - Amplifier with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or A/V receiver with multi-channel deco der (Dolby Digital/MPEG-2/DTS) The digital multi-channel connection provides th e best sound quality. It requires a multi- channel A/V receiver that supports one or more of the audio form ats supported by the DVD-V888N (MPEG-2, Dolby Digital and DTS) . Ch[...]

- 15 - Network Connections How to connect the Ethernet (1) Using Ethernet connection 1. Connect DVD-V888N to your PC/Laptop with network cables. 2. If connect through a network hub or a switch, please use a regular Ethernet cable. 3. If connect direct to your PC, pleas e use a cross-over Ethernet cable. 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Cable[...]

- 16 - Using USB Devices How to connect USB storage devices (1) USB thumb drive (Optional) 1. Connect USB thumb drive/HDD/memory adapter to DVD-V888N USB port. 2. Navigate to the f ile you want to play. *Please note DVD-V888N is using USB 2.0. USB external hard disk USB thumb drive USB card reader[...]

- 17 - How to Access myiHome Simple steps on how to access your myiHome *myiHome = My Internet Home , PC installed Momitsu Media Center software 1. When DVD-V888N powers on, it will detect and list all available PCs, installed Momitsu Media Ce nter software (MMC) in the network. 2. Click on the respective buttons to perform its function, i.e. add, [...]

- 18 - How to add myiHome Simple steps on how to add a new myiHome 1. To add, click “ Add” button at main page. Add myiHome page will app ear. 2. Enter your corresponding computer name (myiHom e name) and IP address. 3. Click “ save” when done.[...]

- 19 - How to edit myiHome Simple steps on how to edit your myiHome 1. To begin Edit myiHome, click “ Edit” button on the myiHome main page. 2. Choose the myiHome that you want to edit.[...]

- 20 - How to edit myiHome (continue) Simple steps on how to edit your myiHome 1. Once chosen, the selected myiHome’s Nam e and IP will be displayed. 2. User can edit the IP address for myiHome. 3. Type in your PC IP address: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:8000 (Default port is 8000) 4. Click “ save” when done.[...]

- 21 - How to delete my iHome Simple steps on how to delete your myiHome 1. To go to delete myiHome page, click “ delete” button at main page. 2. To delete, check the myiHome box that you want to delete. 3. Click “ delete” when done, and the selected m yiHome will be deleted.[...]

- 22 - Configuring your V888N DVD Player Simple steps on how to configure your V888N 1. Press the ” Setup “ button on remote directly to setup page OR press “ Shift+Setup " on keyboard to go directly to setup page. 2. You are now in the Options menu of the setup page. 3. Customize the browser accordi ng to your preference. Click “ Save[...]

- 23 - IP Configure page setup Simple steps on how to configure your IP 1. Navigate to IP Config menu and press Enter to be in the IP Configuration setup page. 2. User can choose to configure in manual or automatic mode. In Manual mode, fill in all the fields listed in the IP Config setup page and press “ Save” . 3. In Automatic mode, user must[...]

- 24 - WIFI Setup Simple steps on how to setup your WIFI 1. Navigate to WIFI Setup menu and press Enter to be in the WIFI setup page. 2. Make sure the following fields are exactly the same as the setting at your existing wireless network (setting at your Access Point). 3. Press the “ Save” button to save your latest sett ing. The system will th[...]

- 25 - Time setup Simple steps on how to setup the time page 1. Navigate to Time Setup menu and press Enter to be in the Tim e setup page. 2. Fill in the fields listed in the Time Setup page and choose the time zone your country is in. 3. When finished, press the “ Save” button on the screen.[...]

- 26 - Update ROM Update your V888N firmware. 1. Navigate to Update ROM icon and press Enter to be in the Update ROM page. 2. Check Firmware Update links to http://www.momitsu.com. Click this link to check for the latest firmware updates.[...]

- 27 - TV System/V ideo Output Setup The DVD-V888N can be set to output either a PAL or NTSC signal. Select the TV output option that matches the vi deo signal of your TV. If your TV is NOT multi-system, the following symptoms may indicate that the incorrect output setting has been selected for the DVD-V888N: 1. Picture is distorted. 2. Picture is [...]

- 28 - Audio Output Setup The DVD-V888N is equipped with the following audio outputs: 1. AC-3/DTS digital output (optical and coaxial) 2. Mix audio output – Left & Right 3. Scart output (European version only) For AC-3 surround output, connect the DVD-V888N digital output (optical or coaxial) to an amplifier with a built-in AC-3 decoder. For [...]

- 29 - DVD Setup Menu Video CD playback control (PBC) Some Video CDs incorporate features such as content navigati on through on-screen menus. To enable these featur es, turn on the VCD PBC option in the Initial Setup menu. 1. Press Setup to display the Setup menu. 2. Press ▼ twice for the Initi al Settings option. 3. Press Enter to select the VC[...]

- 30 - Parental control (DVD only) DVD movies may contain scenes unsuitable for viewing by children. Such discs may contain “Parental Control” information that ap p lies to the complete disc or to ce rtain scenes on the disc. Scenes ar e rated from 1 to 8; the ra tings are country dependent. Alternative scenes with different ratings m ay be ava[...]

- 31 - TV Type (Screen Format) The DVD-V888N provides three possible TV output formats: 1. 4:3 Letterbox 2. 4:3 Pan and scan 3. 16:9 Widescreen The following image shows the effects of th e T V screen format settings, depending on the actual type of video be ing delivered to the TV. To choose between these formats: 1. Press Setup to display the Set[...]

- 32 - Change Password 1. Press Setup to display the Setup menu. 2. Press ▼ twice for the Initi al Settings option. 3. Press ► once and then ▼ five times for the Change Password option. 4. Press button go to the Set password.[...]

- 33 - Playing Discs Power On Activate the DVD-V888N using the main power switch on the front panel, and turn on the TV set and amplifier (if connected). DVD and System Settings Select the proper DVD-V888N, TV, and amplifie r settings (AV1, AV 2, S video, etc.) to display DVD output. The DVD Player power-on sc reen will appear on the screen when th[...]

- 34 - Playing Media Discs (DVD pl ayer site operation menu) This menu controls video, music, photo, and internet options. Main Menu When an ISO disc is placed in the DVD- V888N, the following screen appears: Choose the disc format that matches the di sc placed in the D VD-V888N. This menu only appears for ISO discs, such as audio MP3, DIVX MPEG-4 [...]

- 35 - Install Momitsu Media Center Software Momitsu Media Center (MMC) is media server software. It provide s media serv ices for DVD-V888N. Please install MMC before usi ng Momitsu Media Center function. This software controls audio, vi deo, music, and Internet. MMC Icon When you put V888N software CD in your PC , the following icon screen appear[...]

- 36 - MMC Setup Wizard MMC Setup Wizard will help you to install and modify the options. Click “Next”. MMC License Agreement Select “I accept the agreement” and click “Next”.[...]

- 37 - MMC Information Click “Next”. MMC Program Folder You can change the program destination fold er or leave it as d efault. Click “Next”.[...]

- 38 - Select Start Menu Folder Click “Next”. MMC setup Click “Next”.[...]

- 39 - Ready to Install MMC Review all the information and click “Install”. Completing MMC setup Click “Finish”.[...]

- 40 - Configur e Y our Momitsu Media Center To change MMC preferences, pleas e use the managem ent program. MMC Icon and System Tray Icon Click MMC icon and MMC system tray ic on in order to bring up setup screen. MMC Main Menu This menu only appears in MMC mode. Please choose a category to play, such as m ovie, music, photo and Internet. Click ?[...]

- 41 - System Pr eferences Click “Edit” then click “Preferences”. System This screen provides system information. Y ou can define MMC server TCP-IP ports for Internet Services (Default port: 8000). Security Click “Security” then type in your own password. Click “Save” to save your password.[...]

- 42 - V ideo Pr efer ences Click “Movie”. Video Library You can change your own Movie Library fo lder location by clicking “Browse” button. Watch Folder You can add/remove multiple folders for your vid eo files. Click “ + “ button for adding and “ – “ for removing.[...]

- 43 - After setup, you can double check vide o option in MMC operation menu.[...]

- 44 - Music Pr eferences Click “Music“. Music Library You can use your won folder location by changing Music Library. Click “Browse”. Watch Folder You can add multiple folders for you r music files. Click “ +” button to add folders and “ – “ to remove.[...]

- 45 - Add Window Media Player & WinA MP’s Playlists in myiHome 1. myiHome now supports Playlists created in W indows Media Player (WMP) and Win AMP . 2. The playlist file formats that myiHom e currently supports are .wpl (WMP), .asx (WMP), .m3u (WMP & W inAMP) and .b4s (WinAMP). How to Create My Playlis ts in WMP 8 for myiHome 1. Create [...]

- 46 - How to Create My Playlis ts in WMP 9 for myiHome 1. Create a new playlist by clicking the “Playlists” button. Enter name for new playlist such as “TEST2” and press OK . “TEST2” will then be created in WMP9 My Playlists folder. 2. Drag and drop your music files into the new “TEST2” playlist. 3. To save the “TEST2” playlist[...]

- 47 - How to Create My Playlists in WinAMP for myiHome 1. Create a new playlist by clicking the “Playlists” button. A playlist name is automatically created. 2. To rename the new playlist, right-click th e playlist and select “Rename playlist”. Type in a new name for playlist su ch as “TEST3” and press “Enter”. “TEST3” will the[...]

- 48 - Add Radio Playlist in myiHome 1. myiHome also supports Radio Playlists f iles that are downloaded from internet, such as www.shoutcast.com. 2. To start, download the *.pl s files from www.shoutcast.com. 3. Click the “Tune In!” icon and save the * .pls files into your Music library. 4. Start myiHome Player and choose Music channel, the * [...]

- 49 - Photo Pr efer ences Click “Photo”. Photo Library You can use your own folder location by ch anging Photo Library. Click “Browse” to change the folder location. Photo Folders Under Video folder, you can setup music playing options.[...]

- 50 - General Pr efer ences Click “General”. Appearance You can select your language. Currently English and Germany are available. Service Click “Service”. Select Music Play List You can select a Music Play list and use V888N to access over the netwo rk.[...]

- 51 - Connect V888N to Momitsu Media Center If the DVD-V888N is properly connected to your system and the system is turned on, there will be a menu appear on your TV. This menu controls important audio, m ovie, music, and Internet setting options. MMC Main Menu When DVD-V888N connects to a PC, the following screen appears: This menu only appears w[...]

- 52 - MMC Movie Mode When you select Movie in MMC, th e following screen appears: This menu only appears in MMC movie m ode. Please choose a file to play. Press ▲ and ▼ to choose a category. Press to confirm your selection. When the content menu appears, availab le commands will appear on the screen. Use these commands to navigate through and [...]

- 53 - MMC Music Mode When you select Music in MMC, th e following screen appears: This menu only appears in MMC music m ode. Please choose a file to play. Press ▲ and ▼ to choose a category. Press to confirm your selection. When the content menu appears, availab le commands will appear on the screen. Use these commands to navigate through and [...]

- 54 - MMC Photo Mode When you select Photo in MMC, the following screen appears: This menu only appears in MMC photo m ode. Please choose a file to play. Press ▲ and ▼ to choose a category. Press to confirm your selection. When the content menu appears, availab le commands will appear on the screen. Use these commands to navigate through and p[...]

- 55 - MMC Services Mode When you select Services in MMC, the following screen appears: This menu only appears in MMC Internet mode. Please choose a file to play. Press ▲ and ▼ to choose a category. Press to confirm your selection. When the content menu appears, availab le commands will appear on the screen. Use these commands to navigate throu[...]

- 56 - T r oubleshooting The following are a list of difficulties you may experience when using the DVD-V888N. Attempt the most common solutions provided be low before calling for customer service. General Issues Symptom Possible solutions No power Verify that the power cord is firm ly plugged in to a working electrical outlet. Verify that the DVD-[...]

- 57 - Video Issues No picture Verify that the TV is t urned on and set to the correct video m ode/format . Verify that the sy stem c onnect ions are secure . Plug in all connections firmly, and check for damaged cabl es. Verify that the disc is un damaged and i n the player. Your disc m ay be defective; try a different disc. Completely distorted p[...]

- 58 - A: The myiHome is able to play video files of the following format: 3.1.1 MPEG 1 VCD format (1150Kbps CBR) (.mpg, .mpe, .mpeg, .dat, .m 1v) 3.1.2 MPEG 2 up to 9.5Mbps (.m pg, .mpe, .mpeg, .m2v, .vob) 3.1.3 MPEG 4 (DivX4/5, XviD,WMV9, RMP4) (.avi, .divx, .xvid, .rm p4, .mov, .m p4,wmv) AVI audio codec: MP3, AC3, PCM, WMA, Ogg MOV: 3ivX + MP3,[...]

- 59 - 7. Check that you are signed in If your computer is running on Window s XP, make sure you have signed in. 8. Check IP address of your computer If your computer running m yiHome is not seen in V888N, you can always manually add in the IP address of that particular computer to access your digital content. You can do so in your m ain Login page[...]

- 60 - 3. Check for Photo files It is possible to publish folders set in your myiHome preferences that have no video, music or photos by accident. Make sure that the folder you are setting to contains photo. You can check this in your m yiHome application installed in your computer by selecting "photo" and the respective folder you wish t[...]

- 61 - Remove unknown files. Non-supported file format although ma y not be seen in myiHome will still be processed through to filter all these out which may slow down during browsing. 3. Change performance settings Try adjusting your computer that is running myiHome application t o optimal level. This is to enhance the performan ce of your compute[...]

- 62 - Specifications Model Name DVD-V888N (sliver color) Support Media Compatible with DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, VCD, SVCD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CDI-digital, MP3 ISO, MP4 ISO Support Video Format MPEG1, MPEG2 , MPEG 4(AVI), JPEG (JPG) Support Audio Format MPEG 1, LAYER 1, LAYER 2 , MPEG3 TV System NTSC/PAL (or PAL-M for Brazil) TV System s[...]

- 63 - - MOV : 3ivX + MP3, 3ivX + PCM, 3ivX + AAC (3ivX converted from supported M PEG 4 video codec using Dr. DivX II for MAC OS) - MP4 : MP4V + MP4A (AAC) ( only support non-hinted MP4) • Audio-on-demand supporting - MPEG I Layer 1 (MP1) (.mp1, .mpa) - MPEG I Layer 2 (MP2) (.mp2) - MPEG I Layer 3 (MP3) (.mp3) - Ogg Vorbis (OGG) (.ogg) - AC3 5.1[...]

- 64 - Media Format Sp ecifications Digital TV (DTV) Digital TV is a broadcast vide o and audio standard that uses digital signals. It provides significant advantages and improvement s over conventional analog technology. There are two versions of DTV: standard (SDTV) and high definition (HDTV). SDTV allows stations to broadcast multiple progr am s[...]