EM7385 & EM7380 hdMEDIA 3D – Full HD Media Player with 3D & Android
| ENGLISH EM7385 & EM7380 hdMEDIA 3D – Full HD Media Player with 3D & Android Table of contents 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Functions and features ...................................................................................... 4 1.2 Packing contents ............................................................................................... 7 2.0 Explanation of the remote control .............
| ENGLISH 10.2 Playing other 3D video formats ...................................................................... 27 10.3 Playing 2D Blu-Ray ISO ................................................................................ 27 10.4 Playing DVD .................................................................................................. 28 10.5 DVD ISO........................................................................................................ 28 10.6 DVD VIDEO_TS ....................
| ENGLISH 15.8.2 Rating Apps .............................................................................................49 15.8.3 Pin security ..............................................................................................49 15.8.4 Adding custom streams ...........................................................................50 15.8.5 Using a .PLS file to add a radio stream ....................................................50 15.8.6 Adding a video stream .............................
| ENGLISH Classic formats like DivX, XviD, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 are also supported. The popular ISO file format for DVD-ROM has full menu, chapters and subtitle support. BD-ROM ISO files, for both 2D and 3D, can be played with menu support, chapters and PGS subtitle streams as well. Full HD sound and video experience.
| ENGLISH Built-in 300N Wireless networking for the EM7385. The Eminent 3D Media Player EM7385 has been equipped with a built-in wireless adapter and two external antennas. Using a 300N wireless router you will be able to quickly access all the media in your home network. The wireless adapter is backwards compatible with 802.11B and G networks, but for an optimal experience we recommend to use a wireless N network. Optional Wireless networking for the EM7380.
| ENGLISH Simple and fast downloads. The network connection of the media players allows you to easily download all sorts of media files. The EM7385 & EM7380 both come with built-in Transmission (BitTorrent) and NZBget (Usenet) programs. These programs can download and extract files for you even if your computer is turned off! Web services and Android. The EM7385 & EM7380 hdMEDIA 3D do both support web services like Metafeeds, Flicker, Picasa, Shoutcast Internet Radio and News.
| ENGLISH 2.0 Explanation of the remote control 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Image 1 – Remote control On/off: button to turn on or turn off the media player. Numeric buttons: Mainly used to jump to the corresponding chapter number. Menu: Mainly used to select views and to select a 3D view while playing a 3D video file. Title: Access the title menu of the movie (if supported). Volume: Used to increase or decrease the sound volume.
| ENGLISH 3.0 Explanation of the connections 3.1 Connections of the EM7385 Image 2 – Connections EM7385 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. On/Off switch: Used to switch the media player on and off. WIFI connection(s): Connect the antenna’s to the two WIFI connectors. Restore: Can be used while performing a firmware update. Power connection: Connection for the power cable (12V). Card reader: Connection for external memory cards such as SD and MMC cards.
| ENGLISH 10. USB 2.0 host: Used to connect USB devices such as a USB hard disk, USB memory sticks etc. 11. SATA connection: Used to connect an external SATA disk. 12. USB 3.0 slave: Used to connect to your computer using the supplied USB 3.0 cable. 13. USB 3.0 host: Used to connect USB (3.0) devices such as USB (3.0) hard disk, USB (3.0) memory stick etc. 14. USB 2.0 host: Used to connect USB devices such as USB hard disk, USB memory stick etc. 3.
| ENGLISH Image 3 – Connections EM7380 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Power connection: Connection for the power cable (5V) Optical S/PDIF connection: Audio connection to connect to your digital receiver. Composite connections: Used to connect to an analogue television (Yellow is the video, red and white are audio connections). Or connect the red and white connections to an analogue receiver. HDMI connection: HDMI 1.4 also knows as HDMI High speed connection.
| ENGLISH 7. Now carefully place the hard disk locking mechanism in front of the hard disk slot. Make sure the two outstanding edges of the hard disk locking system are aligned with the two nodges of the hard disk slot. 8. Carefully slide the hard disk locking mechanism into the hard disk slot. 9. The hard disk ‘clicks’ into position. 10. Now press the two sliders outside to the ‘Lock’ position. 5.0 Connecting the media player 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
| ENGLISH 3. 4. When DNS (AUTO) is shown, you need to press the ‘OK’ button. Press the ‘OK’ button when the question ‘Save Network Setting’ appears. The connection will be tested. If correct, the notification ‘Connected’ will appear. Also, an ‘IP-Address’ and ‘Submask’ will be shown. Press the ‘OK’ button. Then press the ‘Return’ button to enter the main menu.
| ENGLISH Usually, ‘Auto’ is the ideal setting. Only change this option to a manual setting if you do know what the maximum amount of bits is for your television. 7.3 Setting up sound Hint: If the HDMI Output is set to ‘Auto’, the media player will automatically use the correct settings. When using the ‘Auto’ function, there is no need for manual settings. 7.3.1 If connected directly to your television: 1. Use the navigation buttons to go to ‘Setup’ and press the ‘OK’ button. 2. Select ‘Audio’. 3.
| ENGLISH 7.4 Setting up the network During the wizard, the initial network setup was available. The network settings can be changed afterwards if necessary. The EM7385 also has a built-in WIFI module, which allows you to easily setup the wireless connection. The EM7380 can also connect to your wireless network by connecting an EM4576/4579 wireless USB stick. During the next chapter we will explain how wired network settings can be changed and how to setup a wireless connection. 7.4.
| ENGLISH 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. When using the EM7385: Place the antenna’s on the antenna connections and make sure the antenna’s are properly connected. When using the EM7380, you need to connect the EM4576/4579 to a free USB port of the EM7380. If correct, a notification appears telling ‘WIFI’ has been found. Use the navigation buttons to go to ‘Setup’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Select ‘Network’. Select ‘Wireless Setup’ and press the ‘OK’ button.
| ENGLISH 4. 5. 6. Use the navigation buttons to go to ‘System’. Select ‘Device Name’ and press the ‘OK’ button. This device name can be used to stream using DLNA DMR and by using the iMediaShare software (Chapter 11.6 and 11.7) You can now fill out a DLNA name for the media player. Press the ‘Zoom’ button for the Upper Case Alphabet. Press the ‘Zoom’ button again to switch to the Lower Case Alphabet. You can also use the red button on the remote control to add symbols.
| ENGLISH 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Take the supplied USB 3.0 cable out of the packing. Connect the USB cable to the USB 3.0 (slave) connection of the media player (blue USB connection). Connect the other side of the USB cable to a free USB (3.0) connection of your computer. Your computer will automatically recognize and install new hardware. Once the recognition has been finished, the media player’s hard disk will be recognized by your computer as an extra local hard disk.
| ENGLISH 8.3 Saving a samba share in ‘Favorites’ It is possible to create a shortcut to your Samba shares, by placing this share in the favorites list. This means you can create a shortcut to a specific folder on a network device such as a NAS. This way, you do not need to login every time and you do not have to browse to the specific folder. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Use the navigation keys to select ‘Manager’ and press the ‘OK’ button.
| ENGLISH 8. 9. 10. Press the ‘Play’ Button to start ‘Copying’. A status screen appears. When copying is finished, you need to press the ‘OK’ button on the remote control. You will be guided to the file you have just copied. Press the ‘Return’ button several times to return to the main menu. Hint: You can also copy from the network or a (other) connected USB device to a connected USB hard disk (Both EM7385 & EM7380) 8.5 Copying files using FTP The EM7385 and EM7380 both have a FTP server.
| ENGLISH devices ( EM7385 & EM7385). This way, when a category is selected, all media belonging to this category will be shown. At movies, all supported video files will be shown at once, at ‘Music’, all supported audio files will be shown at once and at ‘Photo’, all supported image files will be shown at once. Using the ‘Menu’ button on the remote control, you will be able to select different views and make more detailed selections. 1. 2. 3. 4.
| ENGLISH 9.5 3D subtitles The EM7385 & EM7380 can display 3D subtitles. 1. 2. 3. Go to ‘Setup’ and press the ‘OK’ button on the remote control. Go to ‘MISC’. Select the ‘2D to 3D subtitle conversion’. This option is set ‘3D Side by Side’ by default. This setting is usually the best for 3D movies. 9.6 BD menu The EM7385 & EM7380 are able to show Blu-Ray menu’s which have a Blu-Ray 1.0 profile. 1. 2. 3. Go to ‘Setup’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Go to ‘MISC’.
| ENGLISH Image 5 – Movies icon. • The ‘Music’ icon represents the Music category. Refer to the following image for the ‘Music’ icon: Image 6 – Music icon. • The ‘Photo’ icon represents the Photo category.
| ENGLISH Image 7 – Photo icon. Note: If the ‘Media Library’ is set to ‘Off’, a mark will always be placed at the different categories which indicates the different categories can be chosen. However, If the ‘Media Library is set to ‘On’, the marks will only be available if a USB hard disk or memory is detected (EM7385 & EM7380), or if the internal hard disk is detected (EM7385). If the ‘Media Library’ is set to ‘On’, but no devices are detected, a cross will be placed at the different categories.
| ENGLISH Image 9 - Music category not available (cross is present). Image 10 - Photo category not available (cross is present).
| ENGLISH Hint: Press the ‘Menu’ button while playing a video file to acquire the options as described in the following enumeration: Image 11 – Menu explanation Subtitle: Audio: GOTO: Repeat Title: Repeat Off: 2D: 3D: Swap L & R: 3D Depth: Video Setting: Shows the available subtitles. Shows the available audio languages and other audio options. Used to select a specific time frame in the movie. Repeats the current video file. Repeating function set to off. Shows the available 2D video stream.
| ENGLISH Hint: Some ISO’s can only display the 3D stream if the ISO is played without navigation! The EM7385 & EM7380 can display the original 3D Blu-Ray menu if the 3D Blu-Ray has a 1.0 BR profile menu structure. The media player will automatically detect which profile is present. If the media player detects a higher profile, the media player will not be using the original BD menu’s. Instead, the EM7385 & EM7380 will be using their own menus for (HD) audio and subtitles. 10.
| ENGLISH 3. Browse to the ISO file you want to play and press the ‘Play’ or ‘OK’ button after which the ISO file starts to play. The EM7385 & EM7380 can display the original Blu-Ray menu if the Blu-Ray has a 1.0 BR profile menu structure. The media player will automatically detect which profile is present. If the media player detects a higher profile, the media player will not be using the original BD menu’s. Instead, the EM7385 & EM7380 are both using their own menus for (HD) audio and subtitles.
| ENGLISH always put the SRT file into the MKV container using programs like ‘MKVMERGE’ which you can download from the internet. However, Eminent can not support these programs. 10.8 Playing music and other audio files 1. 2. 3. Use the navigation keys to select ‘Music’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Select the source where you want to play from and press the ‘OK’ button. Browse to the file you want to play and press the ‘Play’ button after which the file starts to play.
| ENGLISH Image 13 – Photo menu Slide Timing: Select ‘Slide Timing’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Select the amount of time an image will be visible, for example: ‘2 Seconds’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Slide Transition: Select ‘Slide Transition’. Select the effect you want to use while using the slide show. If want to use all possible effects, you can choose ‘All Effect Shuffle’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Repeat off: When ‘Repeat off’ is selected, the played file will not be repeated.
| ENGLISH playback. If you use the cover art function, the covers of the movie can be shown before you start the playback of a movie. Hint: For best results, you need to use the ‘ThumbGen’ program. Using this program, it is possible to retrieve the detailed information about the movies from internet databases such as IMDB.com. Also, this program is able to retrieve covers from the internet. 11.1 Using the ThumbGen program Note: The ThumbGen version we have been using is version 1.2.10.0 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
| ENGLISH Image 14 – ThumbGen 6. 7. In this case, we have selected a dutch database for retrieving the (detailed) information and cover art. Click ‘Option’ after which the Option page appears. On this option page you need to select which information needs to be shown. We only want the thumbnail and the main movie sheet to be added, as shown in the following image: Image 15 – ThumbGen 8. Click ‘OK’ at the bottom of the page after which the main page will be shown again. 9. Click ‘Options’ again. 10.
| ENGLISH Image 16 – ThumbGen 11. Click ‘OK’ at the bottom of the page after which the main page appears. 12.
| ENGLISH 13. Save the current profile. For example: You can save this profile as ‘Eminent’ as shown in the following image: Image 18 – ThumbGen 14. Click ‘Save’ after which the main page appears. 15.
| ENGLISH Image 19 – ThumbGen 16. Now click ‘Process Files/folders’ after which a screen appears with the current drives. 17. Select the correct drive and then the folder (with the subfolders) where the movies are stored. Click the name of the folder. If correct, the subfolders are selected automatically. 18. Now click the ‘Automatic Mode’ button after which the program starts to process the movies.
| ENGLISH 4. 5. 6. 7. Browse to the folder where the movies are stored in and press the ‘OK’ button. If correct, the available subfolders of the movies are shown. Press the ‘Blue’ button on the remote control after which the movie info of the first movie in the list will be shown. You can use the navigation buttons on the remote control to browse through all available movie info’s.
| ENGLISH Hint : The video wall is also available when using the ‘Movie’ icon instead of using the ‘File Manager’ icon. 12.0 Playing media through the network The media player is equipped with a UPnP and Samba client. This way, the media player will be able to stream media from a UPnP server or Samba server through your network. Windows XP and Vista are usually equipped with Windows Media Player.
| ENGLISH Image 21 – Media Player 11 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. A list with detected devices will appear within a few seconds. Click the name of your media player. Click ‘Allow’. Click ‘Ok’. Click ‘Ok’. All files in the media library of Windows Media Player will be shared with your media player from now on. The media library will be accessible using the remote control and screen of the media player. Note: Steps above are taken with Windows Media Player 11, available for download at http://www.microsoft.
| ENGLISH 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the ‘Menu’ button and select the category. If you want to play a video file using UPnP, select ‘Movies’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Select ‘UPNP’ and press the ‘OK’ button after which the available UPnP server(s) will be shown. Select the UPnP server you want to use and press the ‘OK’ button. If necessary, select the correct folder and press the ‘OK’ button. Now select the file you want to play and press the ‘OK’ button. The file starts to play.
| ENGLISH 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The first steps need to performed on your media player: Use the navigation keys to select ‘Setup’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Select ‘System’. Select ‘DLNA Renderer’ and make sure this option is set to ‘On’ Open Windows Media Player 12 on your computer. If Windows Media Player starts in the ‘Now Playing’ mode, click the ‘Switch to Library’ button located in the upper right corner of Windows Media Player.
| ENGLISH For optimum performance and stability with the Android feature, it is advisable to use an internal hard disk in the EM7385 or connect a USB stick or USB hard disk to the EM7380. 13.1 Using Android The EM7385 & EM7380 can also make use of an Android function. Using this function, you will be able to install and use Android Apps. 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the navigation buttons to go to ‘Android Apps’ and press the ‘OK’ button. The Android option will be started.
| ENGLISH 11. Select ‘Open’ and press the ‘OK’ button or click the left touchpad button once to start the Application. Note: Applications installed by yourself are also visible in the main menu of the Android option! 13.3 Using the default Android items 13.3.1 Browser Hint: We recommend to use the EM3140 Wireless Mini Keyboard with built-in Touchpad and Laser Pointer to control the apps! 1. 2. 3. 4.
| ENGLISH 13.3.3 Search 1. Select the ‘Search’ app using the remote control and press the ‘OK’ button, or select the ‘Search’ app using the touchpad of the EM3140 and click the left touchpad button to open the app after which the ‘Search’ app automatically starts. 2. A new screen opens which shows a virtual keyboard, and in the top of the screen a Google search bar is shown. 3. Make sure the language is set to ‘English’. If correct, an ‘ENG’ tab is present in the virtual keyboard.
| ENGLISH 14.1 Using the web browser Hint: We recommend to use the EM3140 Wireless Mini Keyboard with built-in Touchpad and Laser Pointer to control the apps for optimum usability. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Use the navigation buttons to go to select ‘Web Browser’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Press the ‘Menu’ button after which the browser menu opens. Select the address bar at the top of the menu and press the ‘OK’ button. You will be guided to the virtual keyboard.
| ENGLISH 15.0 Using third Party Apps 15.1 Explanation of the Third Party Apps and other useful information Note: The number of available Apps can vary. The Apps are provided by third parties. The functioning of the available Apps solely depends on these third parties.
| ENGLISH 15.2 Using the Third Party Apps Before you can use the Eminent Third Party Apps, your Media Player needs to have internet access. The Media Player needs to be able to use the on-board Apps without problems. For example: The Facebook function needs to function without any problem. The use of HD streams require a fast internet connection with at least 8Mbit downstream. Please check the speed of your internet connection, or contact your Internet Service Provider for more details. 15.
| ENGLISH 9. Press the ‘OK’ button on the remote control to return to the previous screen. 15.5 Adding a Media Player to your account Now the Media Player has been pre-registered, the Media Player can be added to your account. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Open your computer’s web browser: For Example: Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari. Type ‘http://thirdparty.eminent-online.com’ in the address bar of the web browser and press the ‘Enter’ key on your keyboard.
| ENGLISH Due to system limitations, folders can not be re-positioned up/down the App list. Folders will always be positioned at the top of the list. 15.7 Adding an App to your account Now your player has been is linked to your account, you can start to add available Apps. Use the following steps to add an App to your Media Player: 1. 2. Click ‘My Apps’ in the top right corner of the web page. Your App list will appear. This list will be empty at first besides any folders you have already created. 3.
| ENGLISH Note: If you have developers privileges, more icons may appear Image 26 – Third party apps 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The icon on the left can be used to rate an App, and will be explained in section 15.8.2. The second and third icon will change the position of the App on-screen. When positioning Apps using your computer, the Apps will also be shown accordingly on your television. The fourth icon can be used to unsubscribe an App.
| ENGLISH 3. 4. 5. Click the ‘Modify’ button at ‘Personal Details’. Enter or change the PIN code at the ‘PIN’ field. Click ‘Save’ to save the PIN code and to return to the main menu. If a folder or App is secured and this folder or App is opened on your television, the PIN code needs to be filled in. If this question appears, press the ‘OK’ button to enter the PIN code.
| ENGLISH 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Fill in the following: ‘www.shoutcast.com’ and press the ‘Enter’ key on your keyboard. The Shoutcast page will be shown. Click ‘Radiogenre’ a the left side of the screen. For example: Click ‘Pop’. Now choose a subgenre. For example: ‘Top 40’ and click ‘Top 40’ using the left mouse button. Available radio stations will be shown at the right side of the screen.
| ENGLISH 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. You will see a number at ‘WebTV’. Also, several languages are selectable. If the number is ‘5’ shown, it means 5 video streams are available at the specific laguage. Click this number. The available video streams will be shown. Select the link or web address at the name of the stream and write down this address or copy this address. You can also click ‘View details’ for more information.
| ENGLISH This option can be found using ‘Setup ‘On’. Misc Safe shutdown’ and set this feature to 16.1 Setting up the NZBget module Hint: The NZBget module will only start if an internal hard disk is available in the EM7385 and a USB hard disk is connected to the EM7380. Also, the hard disk needs to be formatted using the menu of the media player. Hint: Use the following link to access Eminent’s YouTube channel and view a detailed NZBget workshop: http://www.youtube.com/eminenteurope 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
| ENGLISH 5. The media player will automatically start to download. Hint: The downloaded files will be placed on the hard disk in the ‘Download’ folder. In case you are using the EM7380: Make sure the USB hard disk is not disconnected while the media player is downloading. Disconnecting the USB hard disk while downloading can result in corrupt downloads and a non working Transmission module. 16.
| ENGLISH and internet connection may experience a sluggish performance. For this reason we recommend you to set a maximum to this download speed. Although Transmission has UPnP support, it is possible you have to open the Transmission port manually on your modem or router in case your modem or router does not support UPnP functions. The used port can be found at the settings page of Transmission and can also be changed. Refer to the manual of your modem or router how to open ports if necessary.
| ENGLISH 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Download and install the app. Open the Smart Control app. Select ‘Input Address’. Fill out the IP-Address of the media player at the ‘Set remote IP’ field. Press the ‘Connect’ button. If correct, a remote control display will be shown. At the top of the remote control display you should see the connected IP-Address. 10. You are now able to control the media player using your iOS device.
| ENGLISH 1. 2. 3. Use the navigation keys to select ‘Setup’ and press the ‘OK’ button. Select ‘Misc’. Select ‘Version Info’ and press the ‘OK’ button after which the firmware version information will be shown amongst others. Network Info: Using this function, you will be able to retrieve more specific network information such as wired and wireless Mac-Addresses. This could be of importance if your router needs to have this information for security purposes. Also, the IP-Address will be shown. 1. 2.
| ENGLISH 20.0 Service and support This users manual has been carefully written by Eminent’s technical experts. If you have problems installing or using the product, please fill out the support form at the website www.eminent-online.com/support. You can also contact us by phone. Below you will find a list with phone numbers for each supported country.
| ENGLISH Repairing of the device should be done by qualified Eminent staff. The warranty immediately voids when products have undergone self repair and/or by misuse. For extended warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.eminentonline.com/warranty. *Tip: Eminent manuals are written with great care. However, due to new technological developments it can happen that a printed manual does not longer contain the most recent information.
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