Fantec P2300 User manual
English
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................3
1.1 Preface...............................................................................................3
1.2 Packing List........................................................................................3
1.3 Caution...............................................................................................4
1.4 Connection .........................................................................................6
1.5 First Time Usage...............................................................................11
2. About the Player.......................................................................................12
2.1 Remote Control ................................................................................12
2.2 Front Panel.......................................................................................15
2.3 Rear Panel........................................................................................15
2.4 Side Panel........................................................................................16
3. Functions..................................................................................................17
3.1 Main Interface...................................................................................17
3.2 Photo Playback.................................................................................17
3.3 Music Playback.................................................................................18
3.4 Movie Playback ................................................................................18
3.5 Browser ............................................................................................19
3.5.1 DVD Playback................................................................................19
3.6 Storage device..................................................................................20
3.7 Setup Menu......................................................................................21
4. Upgrading the Firmware..........................................................................24
5. Appendixes...............................................................................................25
5.1 Specifications....................................................................................25
5.2 Frequently Asked Questions.............................................................26
5.3 Copyrights and Trademarks..............................................................28
5.4 Warranty...........................................................................................28
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1. Introduction
1.1 Preface
Thank you for purchasing the FANTEC P2300. We hope you will enjoy using it as a great
home entertainment partner.
This player has the following functionality:
Data Storage - supports 3.5” SATA HDD up to 1TB.
Video Playback - Supports AVI, VOB (DVD), MPG, DAT files with corresponding
codec: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, Dixv, Xvid
Music Playback - supports MP3, WMA Lossless, WMA (DRM, Pro andAdvanced Profile
not supported), Dolby Digital
Photo Playback - supports JPG/JPEG files
Subtitle Playback - supports SUB, SRT, SSA, SMI
USB HOST - direct playback files from USB disk and external USB HDD
Card Reader - supports memory cards: SD/MMC
Note: All the information 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.
1.2 Packing List
Part Quantity
FANTEC P2300 1
A/V cable 1
USB cable 1
Remote Control 1
AC/DC adaptor 1
CD (with User Manual and format tool) 1
Quick Start Guide 1
Note:
The actual contents in the package might be different from the packing list in this manual.
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1.3 Caution
1.3.1 Usage cautions
User should not modify this player. If commercial hard disk is being used, the environmental
temperature should be within +5℃~ +35℃.
1.3.2 Power
The player’s power voltage: DC 12V.
When using this player, please connect the suppliedAC adapter or AC adapter cable to the
player’s power jack. When placing the adapter cable, make sure it can not get damaged or be
subject to pressure. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the adapter first before
cleaning it. Never connect the adapter to the player in a humid or dusty area. Do not replace
the adapter or cable’s wire or connector.
1.3.3 Radio interference/compatibility
- If not properly shielded, almost all electronic devices will get radio interference. Under some
conditions, your player might get interference.
- The design of this player has followed the FCC/CE standard, and has followed the following
rules: (1) This player may not cause harmful interference;
(2) This player could accept some interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
1.3.4 Repair
If the player has a problem, you should take it to an appointed repair center and let the
specialists do the repair, never repair the player yourself, you might damage the player or
endanger yourself or your data.
1.3.5 Disposing of the player
When you dispose of the player, be sure to dispose it appropriately. Some countries may
regulate disposal of electrical device, please consult with your local authority.
1.3.6 Hard disk cautions
The player uses an internal hard disk for data storage, in normal case, format or repair is not
required.
You should carefully read the < Frequently Asked Questions > chapter, and check our website
for latest information before formatting the hard disk.
- Physical impact may create bad sector in the hard disk, you can use CHKDSK to fix the
problem.
- All data stored in the player may be lost due to physical impact, electrical shock, power lost,
HDD format etc. Please backup your data.
- It is suggested to do defragment after a long period of usage.
- Regularly backup the data in the hard disk so that it can be recovered in the event of data
corruption or loss. Our company takes no responsibility for loss of data stored on the hard disk.
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1.3.7 Others
When using this player, please do not let the player come into contact with water or other liquid,
if water is accidentally spilled on the player, please use a dry cloth to absorb the spillage.
Electronic products are vulnerable, when using please avoid shaking or hitting the player, and
do not press the buttons too hard.
Do not let the player come into contact with water or other liquid.
Do not disassemble the player, repair the player or change the design of the player, any
damage done will not be included in the repair policy.
Avoid hitting the player with hard object, avoid shaking the player, and stay away from
magnetic fields.
During electrostatic discharge and the strong electromagnetic field, the product will
malfunction, then unplug the power cable and the product will return to normal
performance next time it is powered on.
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1.4 Connection
1.4.1 Connect to Computer
(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.
Important:
If your HDD is formatted with NTFS file system, please do not forget to remove it before
removing from PC. Otherwise the P2300 will not recognize the HDD.
1) Click the green icon at the right down corner.
2) Click the popup to remove the device .
1.4.2 USB Mass Storage Device (like USB Pen Drive, MP3, USB HDD etc.) Connection
(1) Make sure the player is powered on;
(2) Plug in the USB Pen Drive or USB HDD etc. to the USB host port of this player.
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Important:
If your HDD is formatted with NTFS file system, please do not forget to remove it before
removing from PC. Otherwise the P2300 will not recognize the HDD.
3) Click the green icon at the right down corner.
4) Click the popup to remove the device .
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1.4.3 Memory card connection
Memory card can be used by inserting to the card slot.
(1) Follow the picture to insert the memory card to the card slot properly;
(2) Insert the card by following the arrow pointer in the picture.
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1.4.4 TV connection
1.4.4.1 A/V OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug 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.
In this way, you can also enjoy videos, music, and photos in the player on TV.
1.4.4.2 HDMI OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug one connector on your HDMI cable to the player’s HDMI jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug the other connector on your HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI jack.
(HDMI cable is not supplied)
In this way, you can have the highest quality video and audio via a single cable.
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1.4.5 Connecting to an Digital Amplifier
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the RCAconnector on your coaxial cable to the player’s
Coaxial jack. Or if you use optical fiber, please plug in the Toslink connector on your optical
fiber to the player’s S/PDIF Optical jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the other connector on your coaxial cable or optical fiber to
the digital audio device (digital amplifier or decoder).
Note: Optical fiber and coaxial cable are not supplied.
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