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... (3.5") SATA HDDs remote control / battery AV cable YPbPr cable USB 2.0 cable external power adapter manual driver CD China 180 x 228 x 44 mm input: 100-240V ~47-63Hz, 2A output: +12V 3,0A, 36 Watt TÜV/GS, UL, CUL, CE, FCC, RoHs 1,5 10 4250273417180 The FANTEC P2550 FULL HD media player will change your living room. Extensive connections like HDMI1.3, YPbPr, AV, digital audio outputs (incl. Additional features: 1080p/24p FULL HD, HDMI 1.3, AV, YPbPr...
... (3.5") SATA HDDs remote control / battery AV cable YPbPr cable USB 2.0 cable external power adapter manual driver CD China 180 x 228 x 44 mm input: 100-240V ~47-63Hz, 2A output: +12V 3,0A, 36 Watt TÜV/GS, UL, CUL, CE, FCC, RoHs 1,5 10 4250273417180 The FANTEC P2550 FULL HD media player will change your living room. Extensive connections like HDMI1.3, YPbPr, AV, digital audio outputs (incl. Additional features: 1080p/24p FULL HD, HDMI 1.3, AV, YPbPr...
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Setup Menu ...16 3.1 Changing Audio Settings 17 3.2 Changing Video Settings 17 3.3 Changing Network Settings 19 3.4 Changing System Settings 22 3.5 Miscellaneous ...24 4. Upgrading the Firmware 47 12. Table of Contents 1. About the Player ...13 2.1 Remote Control ...13 2.2 Front Panel ...15 2.3 Rear Panel ...15 2.4 Side Panel...16 3. Media Library ...34 6.1 Music Library...34 6.2 Photo Library...37 6.3 Movie Library ...40 7. Browser Menu ...25 4.1 Browsing All ...25 4.2 Browsing Music ...26 4.3 Browsing Photos ...26 4.4 Browsing Movies ...27 4.5 A/V Streaming via Network 28 4.6...
Setup Menu ...16 3.1 Changing Audio Settings 17 3.2 Changing Video Settings 17 3.3 Changing Network Settings 19 3.4 Changing System Settings 22 3.5 Miscellaneous ...24 4. Upgrading the Firmware 47 12. Table of Contents 1. About the Player ...13 2.1 Remote Control ...13 2.2 Front Panel ...15 2.3 Rear Panel ...15 2.4 Side Panel...16 3. Media Library ...34 6.1 Music Library...34 6.2 Photo Library...37 6.3 Movie Library ...40 7. Browser Menu ...25 4.1 Browsing All ...25 4.2 Browsing Music ...26 4.3 Browsing Photos ...26 4.4 Browsing Movies ...27 4.5 A/V Streaming via Network 28 4.6...
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... UPnP Media Server • BitTorrent download • Internet Radio (Please visit www.shoutcast.com for available stations) File Copy • Supports copying & moving files among USB devices, Memory Card, Local HDD, and Network USB 2.0 Support • USB DEVICE port (for computer connection) • USB HOST port x 2 (for purchasing FANTEC FULL HD MEDIA PLAYER. This player has the following functionality. Introduction 1.1 Preface Thank you will enjoy using it as our engineers are always updating and improving the product, your device's software may...
... UPnP Media Server • BitTorrent download • Internet Radio (Please visit www.shoutcast.com for available stations) File Copy • Supports copying & moving files among USB devices, Memory Card, Local HDD, and Network USB 2.0 Support • USB DEVICE port (for computer connection) • USB HOST port x 2 (for purchasing FANTEC FULL HD MEDIA PLAYER. This player has the following functionality. Introduction 1.1 Preface Thank you will enjoy using it as our engineers are always updating and improving the product, your device's software may...
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... User should take it to the player's power jack. When placing the adapter cable, make sure it . To reduce the risk of this player, please read the following rules: (1) This player may not cause harmful interference; (2) This player could accept some conditions, your data. Never connect the adapter to pressure. 1.2 Packing List Part Player A/V cable USB cable Remote Control Remote Control Battery AC/DC adaptor AC/DC adaptor Power Cord User Manual (printed) Driver CD (with User Manual) Warranty card...
... User should take it to the player's power jack. When placing the adapter cable, make sure it . To reduce the risk of this player, please read the following rules: (1) This player may not cause harmful interference; (2) This player could accept some conditions, your data. Never connect the adapter to pressure. 1.2 Packing List Part Player A/V cable USB cable Remote Control Remote Control Battery AC/DC adaptor AC/DC adaptor Power Cord User Manual (printed) Driver CD (with User Manual) Warranty card...
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... USB Dongle) to '3.3 Changing Network Settings' for more details about wireless setup) ENGLISH 10 / 56 Note: The Wi-Fi Dongle is powered on your router, switch, or hub devices. 1.4.8 Connecting to a WLAN (1) Make sure the player is an optional accessory sold separately. (Please refer to the USB HOST port of the crystal plugs on the cable to the player's RJ45 LAN socket; (2) Connect the other crystal plug on the cable...
... USB Dongle) to '3.3 Changing Network Settings' for more details about wireless setup) ENGLISH 10 / 56 Note: The Wi-Fi Dongle is powered on your router, switch, or hub devices. 1.4.8 Connecting to a WLAN (1) Make sure the player is an optional accessory sold separately. (Please refer to the USB HOST port of the crystal plugs on the cable to the player's RJ45 LAN socket; (2) Connect the other crystal plug on the cable...
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... front panel, the player will soon enter standby mode, and the power indicator will turn red. Power Off Press the power button on the front panel, the player will soon enter the home screen, and the power indicator will turn blue. Change the language you wish in the setup menu, the selected language will take effect immediately. Then unplug the power cord to cut off the power supply. 1.6 Menu Language The system language of this player can be set...
... front panel, the player will soon enter standby mode, and the power indicator will turn red. Power Off Press the power button on the front panel, the player will soon enter the home screen, and the power indicator will turn blue. Change the language you wish in the setup menu, the selected language will take effect immediately. Then unplug the power cord to cut off the power supply. 1.6 Menu Language The system language of this player can be set...
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... 3 TV SYSTEM 4 BROWSER 5 Numeric buttons 6 REPEAT 7 FR Function Press to select speeds. ENGLISH 13 / 56 About the Player 2.1 Remote Control All procedures in this manual can be carried out using the remote control buttons. MUTE 3. SETUP 27. COPY 34. Press to resume. BROWSER 5. Navigational buttons 13. ZOOM OUT 24. MUSIC 35. Press to mute audio output, and press again to enter the browser menu. PLAY 11. PAUSE/STEP 15...
... 3 TV SYSTEM 4 BROWSER 5 Numeric buttons 6 REPEAT 7 FR Function Press to select speeds. ENGLISH 13 / 56 About the Player 2.1 Remote Control All procedures in this manual can be carried out using the remote control buttons. MUTE 3. SETUP 27. COPY 34. Press to resume. BROWSER 5. Navigational buttons 13. ZOOM OUT 24. MUSIC 35. Press to mute audio output, and press again to enter the browser menu. PLAY 11. PAUSE/STEP 15...
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... AUDIO 21 SUBTITLE 22 ZOOM IN 23 ZOOM OUT 24 A-B 25 ANGLE 26 SETUP 27 RETURN 28 STOP 29 NEXT 30 VOL+ 31 PREV 32 GOTO 33 COPY Press to confirm. Press the arrow buttons to select menu options, and the ENTER button to decrease the volume. Press the PLAY button to change the view angle during DVD (with multi-angle) playback. Press to repeat...
... AUDIO 21 SUBTITLE 22 ZOOM IN 23 ZOOM OUT 24 A-B 25 ANGLE 26 SETUP 27 RETURN 28 STOP 29 NEXT 30 VOL+ 31 PREV 32 GOTO 33 COPY Press to confirm. Press the arrow buttons to select menu options, and the ENTER button to decrease the volume. Press the PLAY button to change the view angle during DVD (with multi-angle) playback. Press to repeat...
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... configure video settings. Aspect Ratio - Choose between Off / On / Comfort. Choose between HDMI LPCM / HDMI RAW / SPDIF LPCM / SPDIF RAW. 3.1 Changing Audio Settings Use this menu to convert the whole image. Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Night Mode - Select when a standard 4:3 TV is turned on, the audio output volume will be bypassed to the HDMI TV or Digital amplifier. 3.2 Changing Video Settings Use this menu to make you more comfortable. Letter Box 4:3: Display a wide picture with...
... configure video settings. Aspect Ratio - Choose between Off / On / Comfort. Choose between HDMI LPCM / HDMI RAW / SPDIF LPCM / SPDIF RAW. 3.1 Changing Audio Settings Use this menu to convert the whole image. Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Night Mode - Select when a standard 4:3 TV is turned on, the audio output volume will be bypassed to the HDMI TV or Digital amplifier. 3.2 Changing Video Settings Use this menu to make you more comfortable. Letter Box 4:3: Display a wide picture with...
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Wired LAN Setup - DHCP IP (AUTO) Select to connect. Press ENTER to go to next step, press RETURN to cancel, and press PLAY to obtain IP address automatically. - 3.3 Changing Network Settings Use this menu to three wireless network connections. ENGLISH 19 / 56 Wireless Setup - Selecting a connection profile This player can store up to configure Ethernet and WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) settings. FIX IP (MANUAL) Select to manually input the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server IP Address.
Wired LAN Setup - DHCP IP (AUTO) Select to connect. Press ENTER to go to next step, press RETURN to cancel, and press PLAY to obtain IP address automatically. - 3.3 Changing Network Settings Use this menu to three wireless network connections. ENGLISH 19 / 56 Wireless Setup - Selecting a connection profile This player can store up to configure Ethernet and WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) settings. FIX IP (MANUAL) Select to manually input the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server IP Address.
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... to view system information (firmware version, HDD info, Mac address, etc.) Restore Default - Note: Please take care that all data on the hard disk will be removed after formatting. Select Extension Package Upgrade to set the system time. HDD Format - System Info - Select to update extension files for BT download, NAS, and Web server. - Select to confirm. Time - ENGLISH 23 / 56 System Update - Select system upgrade to update the firmware via a USB stick. 1) Copy 'install.img...
... to view system information (firmware version, HDD info, Mac address, etc.) Restore Default - Note: Please take care that all data on the hard disk will be removed after formatting. Select Extension Package Upgrade to set the system time. HDD Format - System Info - Select to update extension files for BT download, NAS, and Web server. - Select to confirm. Time - ENGLISH 23 / 56 System Update - Select system upgrade to update the firmware via a USB stick. 1) Copy 'install.img...
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... icon on the home screen, or press the BROWSER button on USB devices, Local HDD, Network, UPnP-server, and Playlist. LEFT / RIGHT Select filter options: All, Music, Photos, and Movies. PREV / NEXT Go to the Music filter instead. ENGLISH 25 / 56 The following buttons can be displayed. Note: • Please refer to chapter '9.1 Specifications'for more about the supported content formats. • Music tracks might...
... icon on the home screen, or press the BROWSER button on USB devices, Local HDD, Network, UPnP-server, and Playlist. LEFT / RIGHT Select filter options: All, Music, Photos, and Movies. PREV / NEXT Go to the Music filter instead. ENGLISH 25 / 56 The following buttons can be displayed. Note: • Please refer to chapter '9.1 Specifications'for more about the supported content formats. • Music tracks might...
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..., the slide show mode with background music. PAUSE / STEP Pause playback. Button Function PLAY Begin playback. Button Function PLAY Begin playback. The following buttons can be used to select the speed. PREV / NEXT View the previous or next photo. The following buttons can be used to Slide Show Timing, Transition Effect, and Background Music in current directory will be displayed. 4.2 Browsing Music In this mode, all folders and supported audio files in chapter '3.5 Miscellaneous...
..., the slide show mode with background music. PAUSE / STEP Pause playback. Button Function PLAY Begin playback. Button Function PLAY Begin playback. The following buttons can be used to select the speed. PREV / NEXT View the previous or next photo. The following buttons can be used to Slide Show Timing, Transition Effect, and Background Music in current directory will be displayed. 4.2 Browsing Music In this mode, all folders and supported audio files in chapter '3.5 Miscellaneous...
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... this mode, all folders and supported video files in slow motion. Button Function PLAY Begin playback. PAUSE / STEP Pause playback; REPEAT Set repeat options: Title, Chapter, and All. INS REPLAY Backward 10 seconds of the current playback CM SKIP Advance 30 seconds of a section to the root menu during playback. AUDIO Select an audio track while watching DivX video or DVD with multi-angle) playback. Press repeatedly to control video playback. INFO Hide or display...
... this mode, all folders and supported video files in slow motion. Button Function PLAY Begin playback. PAUSE / STEP Pause playback; REPEAT Set repeat options: Title, Chapter, and All. INS REPLAY Backward 10 seconds of the current playback CM SKIP Advance 30 seconds of a section to the root menu during playback. AUDIO Select an audio track while watching DivX video or DVD with multi-angle) playback. Press repeatedly to control video playback. INFO Hide or display...
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... / 56 Download Menu After add the BT torrent files, the download progress can see the status of torrents download progress and configure the BT download settings in this menu. You can be used under this menu. Press LEFT/RIGHT button to start downloading. Add a new torrent Locate your torrent file in Browser menu,then press MENU button to add the torrent to enter into download menu and BT setup menu. Downloads Select...
... / 56 Download Menu After add the BT torrent files, the download progress can see the status of torrents download progress and configure the BT download settings in this menu. You can be used under this menu. Press LEFT/RIGHT button to start downloading. Add a new torrent Locate your torrent file in Browser menu,then press MENU button to add the torrent to enter into download menu and BT setup menu. Downloads Select...
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..., then press the Enter button on the player. It can view, and edit the files stored on the hard disk installed on the keyboard. Then you can be attached to 3.4 Changing System Settings for more affordably than ever before using this way, you can be used as a NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device. NAS Function (samba) This player can also playback and copy files via either Ethernet or WLAN...
..., then press the Enter button on the player. It can view, and edit the files stored on the hard disk installed on the keyboard. Then you can be attached to 3.4 Changing System Settings for more affordably than ever before using this way, you can be used as a NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device. NAS Function (samba) This player can also playback and copy files via either Ethernet or WLAN...
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... set, an install page will start automatically. Firmware upgrades can also use the following method to the USB HOST port on the rear panel, and connect the player with power supply; - The LED indicator on the device. If you cannot access certain web site for more than 30 seconds, and then loose your finger on the TV screen. Press and hold the update button on the player; - IMS (Internet Multimedia Service) Menu This...
... set, an install page will start automatically. Firmware upgrades can also use the following method to the USB HOST port on the rear panel, and connect the player with power supply; - The LED indicator on the device. If you cannot access certain web site for more than 30 seconds, and then loose your finger on the TV screen. Press and hold the update button on the player; - IMS (Internet Multimedia Service) Menu This...
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... USB 1.1) z Card Reader (supports SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro) z USB 2.0 DEVICE port (connecting to PC) z Composite (CVBS) A/V jack z Component Y/Pb/Pr jack z HDMI V1.3 interface z S/PDIF optical jack z DC-IN 12V FILE SYSTEM SURPORTED: z FAT/FAT32/NTFS/EXT3 CONTENT FORMATS SUPPORTED: • AVI/MKV/XVID/DIVX/TS/M2TS/MPG/MP4/M4V/MOV/VOB/ISO/IFO/DAT/ WMV/ASF/RM/RMVB/FLV/DVD MENU Playback...
... USB 1.1) z Card Reader (supports SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro) z USB 2.0 DEVICE port (connecting to PC) z Composite (CVBS) A/V jack z Component Y/Pb/Pr jack z HDMI V1.3 interface z S/PDIF optical jack z DC-IN 12V FILE SYSTEM SURPORTED: z FAT/FAT32/NTFS/EXT3 CONTENT FORMATS SUPPORTED: • AVI/MKV/XVID/DIVX/TS/M2TS/MPG/MP4/M4V/MOV/VOB/ISO/IFO/DAT/ WMV/ASF/RM/RMVB/FLV/DVD MENU Playback...
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... the player shutting down the player and disconnect the USB cable. Windows and Macintosh often write extra files to your files via the correct browser mode which means correct filtered views such as finder.def or System volume info. Question 3. Will defragmenting the player hard disk do ? It is normal, when the system initializes, it does not work , you have a short flashing, blue screen or screensaver? Make sure...
... the player shutting down the player and disconnect the USB cable. Windows and Macintosh often write extra files to your files via the correct browser mode which means correct filtered views such as finder.def or System volume info. Question 3. Will defragmenting the player hard disk do ? It is normal, when the system initializes, it does not work , you have a short flashing, blue screen or screensaver? Make sure...
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... sound signals. I cannot see files shared on movie or music playback when using Y/Pb/Pr component output? If you can connect. Answer: Y/Pb/Pr output is preventing network communication (including PING and access shared folders), try refreshing the SSID list again. Answer: When the WLAN USB Adapter is still 802.11g 54Mbps rather than 300Mbps? I cannot get SSID name, the screen always displays: 'Can't get the wireless network...
... sound signals. I cannot see files shared on movie or music playback when using Y/Pb/Pr component output? If you can connect. Answer: Y/Pb/Pr output is preventing network communication (including PING and access shared folders), try refreshing the SSID list again. Answer: When the WLAN USB Adapter is still 802.11g 54Mbps rather than 300Mbps? I cannot get SSID name, the screen always displays: 'Can't get the wireless network...