It is not possible to setup the media player in such a way the hard disk or media player itself will be turned off when downloading/unpacking has finished.

There is always an active swap partition (virtual memory for the media player) available on the hard disk of the media player, which makes it impossible to automatically turn off the hard disk or media player after downloading/unpacking.

When using an external USB hard disk on a Mac computer, the Mac computer will most probably have asked to format the hard disk.

If a Mac computer has formatted a hard disk, the file system on the hard disk will become the HFS or the HFS+ file system. This file system is ideal to be used on a Mac system, but this file system is not supported by the media player. The media player supports the following file systems: NTFS, FAT32 en EXT2 en EXT3.

FAT32 is supported by your Mac computer. However, FAT32 is not suitable since media files are often larger then 4GB which is the maximum file size of FAT32.

EXT2 and EXT3 are Linux file systems. Your Mac computer does not have support for these file systems. No programs are availabe to add stable EXT2 and EXT3 support.

NTFS is the only remaining option: Although a Mac computer does not have native NTFS support, it is possible to add NTFS support on your Mac computer. For Example: Programs which are able to add NTFS support are MacFuse, NTFS-3G and Tuxera*. These programs can be downloaded using the internet.

Once the correct programs have been installed, you can format the external USB hard disk using the NTFS file system (by using the menu of the media player or by using your Mac computer). Afterwards, you can copy your media files to the external hard disk which can be played by the media player.

*MacFuse, NTFS-3G and Tuxera is software which is developed by third parties. Eminent does not support this software.

Hint: If you are using Mac OSx 10.7, it may be advisable to use the 64-bit versions of the software (if available). 64-bit software may function better on Mac OSx 10.7!

The media player knows many different genres. The MP3's are only shown in genres if:

• The MP3's have ID3v1 tags, which is obligated! The MP3's may also have ID3v2.3 - utf16 or ID3v2.4 - utf8 tags

The MP3's are not shown if the MP3's:

• Only have ID3v2.3 - utf16 tags (but no ID3v1 tag)
• Only have ID3v2.4 - utf8 tags (but no ID3v1 tag)

If some of the MP3's are shown in genres and other MP3's are not shown in genres or are shown in 'Others', it means the MP3's which are not shown in genres may have ID3v2.3/ID3v2.4 tags but they have no ID3v1 tag.

Note: The media player itself knows pre-defined genres. The media player does not support self-created genres 

Hint: You can use the program called MP3tag to add of remove ID3 tags. If your MP3's have no ID3v1 tag, you can add these by using the MP3tag program. The software can be downloaded using the following link: Click

The mediaplayer needs to be set to 'UTF-8' using the following steps:

• Go to 'Settings'
• Go to 'System'
• Go to 'Text encoding'
• Select 'Unicode(UTF8)' and press the 'OK' button of the remote control
  
  Then edit the tags of the MP3 file itself. For example: Use MP3tag for this purpose. You do need to use the latest version of MP3tag. Older versions only have support for UTF-16, which is not supported by the EM7080
• Go to 'Options' in the MP3tag menu
• Go to 'Tags' and then 'Mpeg'
• Select 'ID3 2.4'
  
  MP3tag can be downloaded from: Download MP3tag

If the LED on the media player is blinking, it usually means the internal hard disk of the media player may be defective.

Remove the hard disk from the media player and try to restart the media player. If the media player starts with the LED on, it means the hard disk may be defective.

If the hard disk was present in the media player during the purchase, you can contact the Eminent Helpdesk for warrantee. Eminent provides a two years warrantee on the hard disk from the date of purchase (if the hard disk was already built-in). Hard disks which were built-in during purchase need to have an Eminent sticker on the hard disk.

When the media player's internal hard disk has been formatted by the Mac computer, the file system of the hard disk will be HFS+ , which is an Apple file system. The media player uses NTFS as a file system.

Because the media player does not recognize the HFS+ file system, the contents of the hard disk will not be recognized anymore. The only manner to recognize the hard disk again, is to format the hard disk using the menu of the media player.

Before you connect the media player to the Mac computer again, you need to install additional software on the Mac computer which will add NTFS support on the Mac computer**. After the installation of this software, the media player can be connected to the Mac using the USB connection. The media player's hard disk will be recognized.

**Examples of software which will add NTFS support: MacFuse, NTFS-3G and Tuxera. This software is developed by third parties and can not be supported by Eminent.

Firmware version 1.0.6.1 does not have a working 'Resume Play'. If you want to use 'Resume Play', you need to use firmware version 1.0.0.4 NEW GUI (and up).

The latest firmware can be found on the Eminent website. Check if your media player already has the latest firmware version, it is possible a newer firmware is available. Eminent advises always to use the latest firmware version available. The firmware can be installed using the installation instructions which are enclosed in the firmware download.

Visit the support page of your media player using the following link: Click here

The following issues may occur if the hard disk has so called cluster errors or has a defect:

• Media player reboots during the playback of media
• The media player reboots when the user is browsing through the menu of the media player
• The Transmission and/or NZBget modules are not able to download files completely, the download stops or the downloaded files are corrupt and can not be unpacked
• The Transmission and/or NZBget modules do not start/are not accessible
• File are visible but are not playable
• Files are unvisable while hard disk space is used
• Files can be removed, but some files remain present
• Files can be removed using the menu of the media player, but there is no increasement of hard disk space
• When connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable, files which have been removed using the menu of the media player are visible again
• The media player does not start anymore while the LED on the media player keeps blinking

Some of the issues mentioned may be solved by connecting the media player to a Windows computer using the supplied USB cable, and let Windows perform an extended disk scan+disk repair. After scanning and repairing you can check whether the issues are solved.

Sometimes, the hard disk of the media player needs to be formatted using your Windows computer. After formatting the hard disk using your computer, you need to format the hard disk using the menu of the media player.

If the disk scan could not be performed, or the hard disk can not be formatted, there is a big chance the hard disk of the media player has a defect. If you have bought the hard disk yourself, you need to contact the vendor of the hard disk.

If the hard disk was already built-in the media player during the purchase of the product, you can contact the Eminent Helpdesk. Eminent provides a two year warranty on the hard disks. The hard disks need to have an Eminent sticker on the hard disk itself. You can contact the Eminent Helpdesk using the following link: http://www.eminent-online.com/nl/contact.html

Transmission module

If the Transmission module is not working anymore after the firmware update, you need to check whether the 'BitTorrent' function in the menu of the media player is set to 'On'. Usually, this function is set to 'Off' after the installation of a new firmware. Use the following steps to set the 'BitTorrent' function to 'On':

• Go to 'Setup' and press the 'OK' button on the remote control
• Select 'Network'
• Go to 'BT Process' and set this function to 'On'
• Reboot the media player. After rebooting you can check whether the Transmission module is functioning again

Errors on the hard disk:

If the steps shown above do not work, the hard disk may have some errors on it (corrupt clusters).

• Connect the media player to your Windows computer using the supplied USB cable
• As soon as Windows has recognized the hard disk, Windows needs to perform a disk scan with error repairing.
• After the disk has been scanned, you need to restart the media player and can try to access the Transmission module again

If the steps above did not work, the hard disk of the media player needs to be formatted by the media player itself. After formatting, the Transmission module will be accessible.

NZBget module

The latest firmwares will 'check' whether a hard disk is present. If so, the NZBget module will automatically be available (after 90 seconds). You do not have to 'enable' NZBget.

If the NZBget function does not work after 90 seconds:

NZBget script has an error:

• Login to the hard disk of the media player using Samba (Samba server needs to be enabled in the menu of the media player) and remove the (hidden) .NZBget folder. You can also connect the media player to you computer using the supplied USB cable and remove the .NZBget folder
• After removing the folder, the media player needs to be restarted. The NZBget module can accessed again after 90 seconds

Errors on the hard disk:

If the steps shown above do not work, the hard disk may have some errors on it (corrupt clusters).

• Connect the media player to your Windows computer using the supplied USB cable
• As soon as Windows has recognized the hard disk, Windows needs to perform a disk scan with error repairing.
• After the disk has been scanned, you need to restart the media player and can try to access the Transmission module again

If the steps above did not work, the hard disk of the media player needs to be formatted by the media player itself. After formatting, the NZBget module will be accessible.

It is not possible to use the download modules without an internal hard disk. The download modules are developed to be used with an internal hard disk. The download modules will not work on an external hard disk!

The media player supports hard disks up-to 2TB (SATA 1 and SATA2).

It is not obligated to use a 7200RPM hard disk. In fact, most hard disk which are built-in are 5400RPM hard disks. The performance of 5400RPM is sufficient enough for a media player. The big advantage of 5400RPM hard disk compared to 7200RPM hard disks: They produce less heat and less noise.

If the media player is connected to a Windows computer using the USB connection, Windows will show multiple hard disk partitions on the hard disk of the media player.es op de harde schijf van de mediaspeler.

The largest partition has been formatted using the NTFS file system. This partition can be used to copy movies, music and other media to.

The other two partitions are so called system partitions. These partitions are used by the media player for system processes and for a swap partition.

External DVD/Blu-Ray players are not supported. The device can not be controlled using the remote control of the media player. Therefore, you will not be able to play movies from the DVD/Blu-Ray player while connected to the media player.

At first, the media player needs to start playing images, as described in the following steps:

1. Go to 'Photo' and press the 'OK' button on the remote control.
2. Press the ‘Menu’ button on the remote control and select 'Leaf Folder View' after which the folders with images are shown.
3. Select a folder and press the 'OK' button after which the images in the folder are shown.
4. Select an image and press the 'OK' button to play the selected image(s).
5. Press the 'Next' button to play the following image.

You can set a slideshow as described in the following steps: 

1. Press the ‘Menu’ button while playing an image. Select 'Slide Timing' and press the 'OK' button. Select the desired amount of time between two images. For example: If you want the images to be shown every 2 seconds, you need to select '2 Seconds' and press the 'OK' button.
2. Press the 'Menu' button. Select 'Slide Transistion' and press the 'OK' button. Select the visual effect you want to use during the slideshow. If you want to use all available effects, you need to select All Effect Shuffle' and press the 'OK' button.

• Go to 'Setup' and press the 'OK' button on the remote control
• Go to 'Misc'
• Select 'Version Info' and press the 'OK' button on the remote control
• The current firmware version is shown at 'Version'

If your media player is not able to connect wirelessly, you can try the following:

Network name (SSID) & Network key

• Are you trying to connect to the correct network (SSID)? You can check this by using a computer or other device which is connected wirelessly. Check the SSID by which the device is connected
• Are you using the correct network key? This can be checked by using a computer which is already connected to the wireless (modem)router. Login to the wireless (modem)router and check whether the network key on this device is the same network key as you are using to connect the media player. Refer to the manual of the (modem)router for the correct steps
• Check whether the (modem)router has an active Mac-Filter table. A Mac-Filter table can be the cause that new devices are not allowed to connect to the wireless (modem)router. Refer to the manual of the (modem)router for the correct steps
• Preferably do not use ‘strange’ characters in the network key (&%#@!). If you are using any of these characters, please try to set a network key on the wireless (modem)router without these characters and try to reconnect the media player. Refer to the manual of the (modem)router for the correct steps

Other causes

• It is possible the signal of the wireless router is not sufficient enough for the media player. Try to locate the media player in such a way the signal will not be blocked
• The wireless (modem) might be using a frequency which does not work correctly. You can change the channel of the wireless (modem)router and try to connect again.  Refer to the manual of the (modem)router for the correct steps
• If you are not able to connect because the name of the nework (SSID) is not shown, and this cannot be solved by changing the channel, it is possible your wireless (modem)router is using a 5Ghz range. The media player does not support the 5Ghz range. The media player supports the 2.4Ghz range. Login to the wireless (modem)router and change the range to 2.4 Ghz or to a combined 2.4Ghz+5Ghz range. Refer to the manual of the (modem)router for the correct steps

The functionality of the buttons may vary, depending on the media player you are using (as explained in the manual of the EM3140).

This means some media players can use all shortcut buttons and touchpad features such as the EM7280 and EM7285. These devices are able to fully exploit the functionality of the EM3140.

However, it also means some media players will not be able to use all shortcut buttons and touchpad features such as the EM8100 and EM8102. These devices are able to use the keyboard functionality and shortcut functions, but the touch pad feature is not supported.

The moment the media player restarts after copying the files, the hard disk will be initialized and a database of the files will be created. As soon a this process has been completed, the copied files will be visible at the categories.

However, it the initializing process is interrupted, or the media player is not able to create the database due to another reason, the files will NOT be visible at the categories. The files WILL be visible when you are using the 'Manager' option in the menu of the media player.

If the files are not shown at the categories, you can use the following steps to solve this situation:

Using USB

• Connect the media player to your computer using the supplied USB cable and wait until Windows has found the hard disk of the media player
• Then browse on the hard disk to the .Theater folder and open this folder. You can do the following:
• Delete the entire folder
• Or select the contents of this folder and delete the contents
• Disconnect the USB cable from your computer and restart the media player
• As soon as the media player is restarted, the hard disk will be initialized again and the database will be re-created. This procedure may take a while, do not interrupt this procedure!
• After initializing, the files will be visible at the categories

Using the network (Samba)

• Open the Windows Explorer on your computer and fill out: \\EM7080 or \\IP-adresEM7080
• Open the hard disk (HDD)
• Browse to the (hidden*) folder .Theater and open this folder. You can do the following:
• Delete the entire folder
• Or select the contents of this folder and delete the content
• Restart the media player
• As soon as the media player is restarted, the hard disk will be initialized again and the database will be re-created. This procedure may take a while, do not interrupt this procedure!
• After initializing, the files will be visible at the categories

 * Refer to the 'Help' function of Windows how to show hidden files. You can also refer to the Microsoft website for more information about this subject.

If the media player completes the format process, but files are still present after formatting, there are a few things which can be wrong:

• Hard disk has some cluster errors:
• Connect the media player to a Windows computer using the supplied USB cable. Let Windows perform a disk scan with error corrections. Re-formt the hard disk afterwards.

• The firmware of the media player is not OK:
  • It is possible the firmware of the media player is not OK. Visit the support page of your product on the Eminent website and search for a firmware update (If available). Install the update using the installation instructions which are included in the firmware download. Re-format the hard disk afterwards.

• The hard disk has a defect:
• If the steps mentioned above are not succesful: If possible, place another SATA hard disk in the media player and format the other hard disk. This way, a defect to the original hard disk can be confirmed.

Is the wireless adapter recognized?

Check whether the media player detects the wireless adapter. The moment the player detects a supported wireless adapter, the notification that 'WiFi' has been found should be shown on screen. If the adapter has not been recognized, you need to connect the adapter to another USB port of the media player.

If the media player is still not able to detect the wireless adapter itself, install the wireless adapter on a Windows computer and search for wireless networks. This way, a defective adapter can be ruled out of confirmed 

The adapter is recognized but can not see any wireless networks?

If the adapter is recognized, but is still not able to see wireless networks, it can be helpfull to update or re-install the firmware of the media player (if available). Firmware can be found on the Eminent website. Look at the product page of the media player

After installing the firmware, you need to check whether wireless networks are available.

If you install the firmware, make sure the wireless adapter is not connected to the media player.

Note: The EM4576/4579 wireless adapters are not able to support 5Ghz routers, only 2.4Ghz is supported. If a 5Ghz router is used, the wireless network will not be visible.

Although the working of a scart adapter plug can not be guaranteed, it is possible it will work.

Usually, a scart adapter plug has three seperate connections for composite connections (as is also shown in the next image):

• Yellow (video signal)
• White (analog sound signal)
• Red (analog sound signal)

• You need to connect the composite cables which are supplied by the media player to the corresponding connections of the media player and to the corresponding connections of the scart adapter plug
• After connecting the cables to the scart adapter plug, you need to connect the scart adapter to a free scart port on your television
• Turn on your media player
• Turn on your television
• Set your television to the correct video channel

The 'Menu' button can be used to select different views when a category in the menu has been chosen. For example:

You have selected the category 'Movie'. When this category has been chosen, the media player will show the available video files. However, all sorts of video files are shown.

If you only want to see the DVD or Blu-Ray movies which are present on the internal hard disk, you need to press the 'Menu' button and select 'BD/DVD'. By pressing the 'OK' button on the remote control, only the DVD movies and Blu-Ray movies are shown*

* When choosing another category such as Music and Photo, the 'Menu' button can also be used to select different views

Most likely, the sound settings on the media player are not correct. Often, the 'Digital Output' is wrongly set. Use the following steps to correct this:

• Go to 'Setup' and press the 'OK' button on the remote control
• Select 'Audio'
• Make sure the 'Advance Setup' is set to 'Off'
• Also, make sure the 'Digital Output' is set to (HDMI) 'LPCM'. This setting makes sure digital audio will be downmixed to stereo sound using the speakers of your television
• Restart the media player and play another file. If correct, the creaking sound will not be present

CEC stands for 'Consumer Electronics Control'. HDMI CEC is a functionality within the HDMI standard. Using this feature, it becomes more user friendly to control multiple HDMI devices. The CEC protocol itself is transported using PIN 13 of the HDMI connector.

The wiring for the CEC protocol is always present in each HDMI cable, this is compulsory. However, manufacturers of HDMI devices are not obligated to implement the CEC protocol in their HDMI devices.

The characteristics of CEC

• CEC is used for functions which are usually done by a remote control
• Makes use of the standarized AV Link protocol
• Up-to ten HDMI devices can be controlled
• CEC was already present in the first HDMI specification. It received multiple updates in HDMI version 1.2a and 1.3a (extra timer and audio features). The audio features are commonly used in a lot of new HDMI devices. This feature is also known as 'ARC' (Audio Return Channel)

What can you do with HDMI CEC?

By using the CEC protocol, you can control multiple CEC enabled devices using one remote control. The devices can also control each other without the interference of a user. Theoretically, it is possible to switch all HDMI devices on and off using one remote control.

Disadvantage of the CEC protocol

The CEC protocol has not been a completely standarized protocol. As result, most manufacturers of HDMI devices have developed their own CEC protocol (with implementations of their own company). Therefore, it is save to say that CEC is not cross-brand.

The main disadvantage of not being cross-brand, is the fact that HDMI devices from the same manafacturer do work perfectly when using CEC. However, when a CEC device from another manufacturer is used, or a device without CEC such as some media players, there is a big chance the CEC function does not work at all anymore.

Below you will find an explanation of the remote control and functions of the buttons. This explanation is based on firmware version 1.0.0.4 NEW GUI and up.

It is possible to use the EM3140 on your media player. Make sure firmware version 1.0.0.4 or higher has been installed on your media player.

The latest firmware can be downloaded from the support page of your product. Use the following link to visit the support page of your product: Click

Please note that functionality of buttons may vary , depending on the type media player you are using.

The media player supports Side-By-Side 3D and Top-Bottom 3D. The media player has no support for Full 3D. Full 3D requires specific hardware which is not present in the media player.

When you are using Side-By-Side or Top-Bottom 3D files with embedded subtitles, the subtitles will appear scrambled. This is due to the fact the 3D television slides the images in to each other. In that case, you need to use specific software from a third party which can prevent this from happening. This program can be downloaded using the following link: Click

*This specific software is developed by a third party, not by Eminent. Therefore, Eminent can not guarantee the working of this program. Also, Eminent itself will not give any support regarding to software from third parties.

The notification/symptoms mentioned above can occur when the media player has been connected to a USB hub*.

Always connect the media player directly to a free USB port on your computer to prevent the shown issues.

 * A USB hub can disturb the hardware recognition of the media player and hard disk.

If an internal hard disk is mounted in the media player, and you have started the media player for the fist time, then the media player will initialize the hard disk.

Initilializing the hard disk can take some time. Do not interrupt this initializing procedure! Interrupting this procedure can create errors on the hard disk which will results in a non-working hard disk.

If one of the issues mentiones above do occur, you need to try the following:

• Only install the firmware as described in the installation instructions (Intructions are enclosed in the firmware download)
• If you have been following the instructions, but only the 'Loading' screen appears, you need to use another freshly formatted USB memory stick and re-install the firmware again as described in the installation instructions

Note: If you keep experience issues despite the steps mentioned, you can contact Eminent for support. Fill out the support form at the Eminent website for more support: Click here

 *Note: The availability of online services can vary and therefore can not be guaranteed!

The latest firmware can be found on the Eminent website. Check if your media player already has the latest firmware version, it is possible a newer firmware is available. Eminent advises always to use the latest firmware version available. The firmware can be installed using the installation instructions which are enclosed in the firmware download.

Visit the support page of your media player using the following link: Click here

The changes in the firmware versions are mentioned below:

EM7080 New Gui (firmware V1.0.0.4)

• Complete new firmware built from the ground up on the most recent Casablanca SDK from Realtek
• GUI refresh: Now using the new GUI design from Project Mayhem
• Solved issues with YouTube playback. (And added proper HD video support when the video is in HD)
• Added Sky.fm, DI.fm and Soma streaming music services
• Completely new music player with library & shuffle function
• Photo/Music/Video is now viewed in a new Library system
• Audio/Video codec support has been brought up to date to the original specifications
• A large number of improvements because of the switch to the new SDK

Note: The availability of online services can vary and therefore can not be guaranteed!

It is indeed possible to search for names or specific types of files. Use the following steps to do so:

• The hard disk can safely be ‘unmounted’ by pressing the ‘Eject’ button on the remote control
• The notification ‘Stop Storage’ appears
• Select ‘HDD’ and press the ‘OK’ button on the remote control
• If correct, the category view will not be available anymore
• You can now turn off the media player

It is possible the connection between the computer and media player has been disconnected while copying. Perhaps initializing the hard disk has been interrupted after which the database of the media player got damaged. Use the following steps to solve  this issue:

• Your computer needs to be able to view hidden files
• Connect the media player to your computer using the USB connection, or, access the hard disk of the media player using the Samba protocol
• Select the .Theater folder and delete this folder
• Restart the media player
• As soon as the media player has been restarted, the hard disk will be initialized. This can take a few moments
• Try to view the files again using the category view

Use the following steps to create a playlist:

• Use the remote control to select the folder where the files are located you want to add to the playlist and press the 'OK' button
• Press the green button on the remote control
• Select 'Multiple Select' and press the 'OK' button
• Select a file you want to add to the playlist and press the 'Play' button on the remote control. The file will be placed at the right side of the screen at 'File List'
• Select the other files you want to add using the same manner
• When you are done selecting the files to the playlist, press the green button on the remote control and choose 'Save Playlist' and press the 'OK' button
• You can save this playlist using a default name, or, you can rename the file using the 'Rename' function and then save the file
• When saved, you can select the playlist and press the 'Play' button on the remote control to start playing the files which are present in the playlist

Note: You can make multiple playlists for the same category (Movies, Music or Photo). Also, you can add files which are present in other folders.

Windows XP:

Open 'My computer'
Click 'Create a Network connection' in the 'Tools' menu
Choose a drive letter at 'Station'
Fill in the name or IP-address of the media player at 'Folder'. For example:

\\192.168.1.25\hdd

Place a mark at 'automatically connect'. The network connection will become active the moment the computer has restarted
Click 'Finish'
The network path is placed at 'Network stations'. If you want to create a shortcut of this network path, you need to right-click this network path and choose 'Create a shortcut'. Windows will notify a shortcut can only be placed at the desktop. You need to confirm this notification.

Click the network shortcut on your desktop to directly access the hard disk of the media player.

Windows Vista/7:

Click 'Start'
Click 'Computer'
Click 'Map network drive'
Choose a 'Drive letter' at 'Drive'
Fill in the name or the IP-address of the media player at 'Folder'. For example:

\\192.168.1.25\hdd

Place a mark at 'Reconnect at logon'
Click 'Finish' after which the connection to the media player will be established. Close this window
Click 'Start'
Click 'Computer'
Right-click the new network path and choose: 'Create shortcut' after which a network shortcut will be placed at the desktop

Click the network shortcut on your desktop to directly access the hard disk of the media player.

Note: Preferably, use a fixed IP-Address in the media player (only possible if connected using a network cable). If a DHCP IP-Address is used, this IP-Address could change after which the network shortcut does not work any more. If so, you need to create a new network shortcut.

Windows 7:
During the following steps we will explain how to setup Windows 7 for file sharing.

Setting up Windows 7:

1. Make sure your computer is completely started and you can see the Windows desktop.
2. Click Start (Windows logo).
3. Go to the 'Control Panel' and click 'View network status and tasks' at 'Network and Internet'.
4. Click Change advanced sharing settings'.
5. Click the arrow at 'Home or Work' (current profile) to unfold this menu setting. Then click the arrow at 'Public' to unfold this menu setting. Then use the following steps:
6. Click 'turn on network discovery'.
7. click Turn on file and printer sharing'.
8. Click 'Turn off Public folder sharing.
9. Click 'Turn off password protected sharing'
10. Click 'Save changes'.

Note: It is possible confirmation is needed in order to save the settings!

Making a shared folder:
Now you have setup Windows, you need to select a folder, or you need to create a folder. This folder will be used to store your media files. During the next chapter we will explain how to share a folder.

1. Use the start menu to select 'Computer' and select the system disk (C:-disk).
2. Select the the file you want to share, but make sure it is not a Public folder! You can also create a new folder by right-clicking the mouse and choose 'New folder'. Give this newly created folder a name.
3. Right-click this folder and choose 'Properties'.
4. Go to 'Sharing' and choose 'Share'.
5. Click the arrow and choose 'Everyone'. Also, add 'Administrator'.
6. Choose the user rights at 'Permission level'. Select 'Read' or Read/write'. Both available levels can be used.
7. click 'Share' to share the folder with the assigned users and corresponding user permissions.
8. Click 'Security' and check whether the choosen user is available in the list. if not, use the following steps to add the user anyway.:
9. Click 'edit' and then 'add' after which another screen will be opened.
10. Click 'Advanced'.
11. Click 'Find now' after which the computer will search for available users.
12. Click 'Everyone' using the left mouse button and then click 'OK'.'Everyone' will be diaplayed in the screen.
13. Click 'OK' to add 'Everyone' to the list.
14. Click 'Apply' and then 'OK' to save the settings.
15. Click 'Close' to close the screen.

You will now be able to acces the shared folder(s) of Windows 7 using the menu of the media player and choose 'Samba' and then select the Windows 7 computer from the list. If a username and password will be asked, you do not have to fill in anything, but simply continue.

Solutions for possible problems:
The steps mentioned in the previous steps are usually the only steps needed to be able to access the shared folders of your Windows 7 computer. In rare cases it does not work due to system settings or due to security settings of Windows 7 itself.
During the following steps we will explain which problems can occur, but more important: What can you do about it!

Virus scanner or firewall is blocking the shared folders?:
Some virus scanners or firewalls are able to block network traffic. If the media player is attempting to access the shared folders, the virus scanner or firewall can actually notify you on screen a network device is attempting to establish a network connection and permission is necessary for this network connection (only shortly on screen). Make sure access is granted.

The shared folder or file is still not accessible?:
If the shared folder or file is still not accessible desprite the steps mentioned above, you can use the following procedure:

1. Use the following link to download a Windows 7 register file: Click to download
2. Download the file and place this file on your desktop.
3. Unpack this file. Usually, a file can be unpacked by right-clicking the file and choose 'Unpack all files'. Windows will guide you through the correct steps.
4. When the file has been unpacked, the file will have the name 'Windows7-sharing.reg.
5. Right-click the file and choose 'Run as Administrator'.
6. As soon as the procedure has been finished, you need to restart your computer.

Note: Windows 7 starter editions do not have 'Administrator' options. Using these Windows versions it is sufficient to double-click the file using the left mouse button.

Changing security settings of Windows 7:
If you are still not able to access the shared folders or files using the menu of the media player, it is probably due to Windows security settings, alsno known as security policies. This wil mainly occur when using Windows 7 'Ultimate' editions. Use the following steps to change the scurity policies of Windows 7:

Attention: The following steps are taken using the most enhanced version of Windows 7, an 'Ultimate' edition. If you do not have an Ultimate edition, not all mentioned options will be available. If you do see a option mentioned which is NOT present in your Windows 7 version, you can simply continy using the next step.

1. Click Start.
2. Click Search programs and files.
3. Fill in secpol.msc and press the 'Enter' key.
4. Click Local policies and double-click Security Options after which a list will be displayed.
5. Scroll down this list and search for 'Network security: LAN Manager authentication level'. Double-click this name.
6. Select LM e& NTLM: use NTLMv2 session security is negotiated' and click OK.
7. Close the screen.

Hint: If you are not able to use or change the scurity policies in Windows 7, or errors occur when using 'secpol.msc' please refer to the following link: Click to open the page.

Hint: If you are still not able to acces the shared folder or files, you can try the following:

1. Click Start.
2. Click Search programs and files'.
3. Fill in secpol.msc and press the 'Enter' key.
4. Click Local Policies' and double-click 'Security Options'. Double-click 'Security Options' after which a list will be displayed.
5. Go to 'Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM: SSP based (including secure RPC) clients. Double-click this name.
6. Make sure the mark is placed at Require 128-bit encryption' and click 'OK'.
7. Close the screen and restart your computer.

Attention: Despite all the steps you may have taken, Windows usually keeps asking a username and password. If all steps have been followed, you do not need to fill in a username or password, but just click 'OK' to continue.

1. Make sure the media player is turned on.
2. Make sure the television is turned on and is set to the correct HDMI channel.
3. Press the TV Mode button on the remote controle an few times. By pressing the 'TV Mode' button, the resolution of the media player will be changed.
4. Wait for a seconds. I an image is displayed, the media player is set to a resolution which is supported by your television.
5. If you do not see any image, the press the 'TV Mode' button again until you do see the media player's menu.

1. Make sure media player is turned off and the HDMI cable is not connected to the media player.
2. Connect the media player to your television using the compposite or component cable.
3. Turn on the media player.
4. Make sure the television is turned on and you have selected the corresponding (AV) channel.
5. If correct, you will see an image of the media player.
6. Now set a supported resolution using the menu of the media player.
7. Once the resolution has been set, you need to turn off the media player. Also, turn off the television.
8. Disconnect the composite or component cable and re-connect the HDMI cable to both the media player and television.
9. Turn on the media player. Also, turn on the television.
10. Make sure the correct HDMI channel is set on your television.
11. If you have chosen the correct resolution, you will see the media player's menu on your screen.

1. Connect another HDMI cable to both the media player and television to see if an image will be displayed.
2. Use another free HDMI connection on your television and check whether an image will be displayed.
3. Connect the media player to another television which has a HDMI connection to verifiy whether the media player itself has a defect.

It is possible to remove the header compression and play these MKV's using firmware version 1.0.4.12?

By using a program called 'mkvwdclean', you can remove the header compression. This program is free for download and can be found here

• After downloading the program, you need to unpack this program to an easy to find location.
• Right-click MKV which has the header compression
• Choose 'Open with'
• Select 'Choose a program' and browse to the folder where the unpacked 'mkwdclean.exe' is located
• Select 'mkwdclean' and choose 'Open'
• Confirm your choice after which the header compression will be removed from the MKV
• A new MKV will be generated. This new MKV will be renamed and is recognizable with the text 'clean' in the title.
• This MKV is the correct MKV and needs to be played

 

It is also possible to download and install the latest firmware version 1.0.0.4. This version already had header compression support. The steps mentioned above are not needed when using the latest firmware. Before installing a new firmware version, please read the text in the enclosed readme file. Firmware version 1.0.0.4 can be downloaded using the following link: Click

Windows XP:
During the following steps we will explain how to share folders using Windows XP.

1. Go to 'My computer' or open 'Windows Explorer'.
2. Select the folder your want to share, or right-click the mouse and choose 'new folder'. You can also rename the new folder.
3. Right-click the folder you want to share and choose 'Properties'.
4. Click 'Share' and then 'Share this folder'.
5. You can (re)name the folder at 'Share-name'. You can also keep the existing name.
6. Click 'Permissions' and select 'Everyone'.
7. At 'Permission' for 'Everyone' you can set the permissions for the use 'Everyone'. Choose between 'Read', 'Change', or all permissions. Click 'OK'.
8. Click Apply and then 'OK' to save the settings.
9. Restart your computer.

You can now access the shared folder(s) of Windows XP by selecting 'Samba' or 'Shared folders' using the menu of the media player and choose your Windows XP computer from the list. If a username and password are asked, do not fill in anything but continue.

Solutions for possible problems:
It is possible the shared folder or file is still not accessible. This can have several causes: Blocking virus scanners or firewalls and making use of a Domain controller.

Blocking virus scanner or firewall?:
Some virus scanners do have the possibility to block incoming network traffic. If the media player is trying to connect to your computer, it is possible your virus scanner notifies you a network device is attempting to contact the computer. Make sure access will be granted.

Not being able to login due to a Domain controller?:
If your computer is part of a domain controller, you need to login using a username and password not matter what. You can use the following steps:

1. Go to 'Computer or open the Windows Explorer.
2. Right-click the shared folder and choose 'Properties'.
3. Click Security and click 'Add'.
4. Click 'Advanced' and then 'Search now'.
5. Select a user from the list which usually logs in to this computer and click 'OK'.
6. Click OK again.
7. Select the permission for this user.
8. Click 'Apply' and then 'OK' to save the settings.
9. Restart your computer.

1. Click 'Start'
2. Go to 'Run', 'Start search' or 'Search programs'
3. Fill in 'cmd' and press the 'Enter' key
4. Fill in: 'telnet EM7080' or 'telnet IP-AddressEM7080' and press the 'Enter' key
5. Login: 'root' and press 'Enter'

1. vi /usr/local/etc/hostname (Use the spacebar between vi /usr) and press 'Enter'
2. Press the i key. Select the name using the arrow keys of your keyboard
3. You can now change the hostname EM7080 to the desired name
4. Press the Esc key several times Esc (screen will flash briefly)
5. Fill in :wq and press the 'Enter' key
6. Fill in: exit and press the 'Enter' key

De media player is able to show movie covers using the latest firmware version, version 1.0.0.4.

• Make sure you have the cover on your computer. This cover nees to be saved as a .jpg picture file. If neccessary, open the file with Microsoft Paint and save the file as a .jpg picture file
• Browse to the hard disk of the media player.(The hard disk is accessible using the USB port or using your network connection)
• Copy the the cover file to te main folder of your movie
• Right-click the cover file and choose 'Change name'
• Change the name to 'folder.jpg'
• Return to the main menu of the media player and use the menu to access the movie with the cover file
• The movie cover will be shown

The latest firmware version can be downloaden using the following link: Click

These errors can occur if the news server settings are not correctly filled in, for example: When using an invalid port number, or the NZB module needs to be stopped and then started again after the settings have been filled in.

If you are using a secured news server, a so called SSL connection, then make sure you have filled in the correct port number in the NZB module:

• Go to 'config'
• Go to 'news-servers'
• Fill in the correct port number at 'server1.port'. When using a SSL connection, you need to fill in port number '563'. When using a non-secured connection, you need to fill in port number '119'.
• Save these settings
  
  Sometimes it neccessary to restart the NZB module. Use the following steps to do so:
• Click 'back to main page'
• Click 'shutdown' at 'control panel'
• Refresh the page
• Click 'start' at 'control panel'
• Refresh the page
• The NZB should now start correctly
  
  If the NZB module still does not start, then you need to open the NZB ports in the firewall of your router. Ports 8080 and 8066 need to be opened. Refer to the manual of your router for more information.
  
  Setting up the NZBget module again:
  
  
• Make sure you know your media players IP-address. You find this IP-address using the media players menu.
• Open the computers web browser or the Windows Explorer
• Fill in the following: \EM7080 of \IP-addressEM7080
• You will see several folders
• The .NZBget folder is a hidden folder. Windows needs to be able to viw hidden files and folders
• Click 'Extra' and then Folder options'
• Click 'View'
• Scroll down the list and choose 'Show hidden folders and files'
• Click 'OK'
• The .NZBget folder has now become visable
• Double click this folder
• Right-click the nzbget.conf file
• Choose 'Delete' and confirm this action
• Turn off the media player using the remote
• Turn on the media player again and wait for a few minutes
• After a few minutes, the NZBget module has been re-created and can be setup again

If these steps did not work, you can connect your media player to a Windows computer using the supplied USB cable and let Windows perform a disk scan with error correction.

If none of the mentioned options seem to work, please contact the Eminent helpdesk. This can be done by filling in the contact form or by phone. The neccessary contacting data can be found at: www.eminent-online.com

The moment the 'Login Control' feature has been enabled, the neigbor web will indeed ask you to fill in a username and password. By default, the username and password are:

Username: admin
Password: 123

The password can also be changed using the 'Account Management' option. But, in case you have forgotten this password, you need to turn off the 'Login Control' feature again and then you are able to login without the use of a username and password. When the 'Login Control' feature is enabled again, you can login using the default username and password:

Username: admin
Password: 123

There is a big chance the built-in hard disk has one or more problems. Some clusters can be damaged, which results in data not being accessible.

Formatting the hard disk can solve these types of problems.

If this does not work, the hard disk can be defective. If a sticker is present on the hard disk, saying the hard disk has been built-in by Eminent, you can contact the Eminent helpdesk for support.

If you have built-in the hard disk yourselve, you can contact the hard disk manufacturer. Most hard disk manufacturers have a form on their website for defective hard disks.

Windows Vista:
During the following steps, we will explain hoe to share folders using Windows Vista.

Making a shared folder:

1. Go to Computer or open Windows Explorer.
2. Select the file you want to share. Make sure the chosen folder is not a public folder. You can also create a new folder by clicking the right-mouse button and choose 'New folder'. You can give a name to this folder.
3. Right-click the folder you want to share and click 'Properties'.
4. Click Share and then click share again.
5. Choose Everyone and click 'Add'. User 'Everyone' will be added to the screen.
6. Select the user rights of 'Everyone'. Choose between 'Read-only', 'contributor' or '(co) owner'. All choices can be used.
7. Click 'Share' after which your permission wil be asked. Click 'Continue'.
8. A screen with the name of the folder will be shown.
9. Click 'Finish' and then 'Close'.

Now you need to make sure Windows will not ask for a username and password the moment the media player connects to your computer.

Note: It does not apply if your computer is member of a domain controller.

1. Click Start.
2. Click Control Panel and go to 'Network and sharing' centre. Possibly, you need to click 'Network and Internet' first.
3. Make sure the option 'Secure using a username and password' is set to 'Disabled'.

You will now be able to access the shared folders of Windows Vista using the menu of your media player and selecting 'Samba ' or 'Shared folders'. When choosing your Windows Vista machine from the list, you will be able to login. If a username and password are still asked, do not fill in anything but continue.

Solutions for possible problems:
It is possible the shared folder or file is still not accessible. This can have several causes: Blocking virus scanners or firewals and making use of a Domain controller.

Blocking virus scanner or firewall?:
Somme virus scanners do have the possibility to block incoming network traffic. If the media player is traying to connect to your computer, it is possible your virus scanner notifies you a network device is attempting to contact the computer. Make sure access will be granted.

Not being able to login due to a Domain controller?:
If your computer is part of a domain controller, you need to login using a username and password not matter what. You can use the following steps:

1. Go to 'Computer or open the Windows Explorer.
2. Right-click the shared folder and choose 'Properties'.
3. Click Security and click 'Add'.
4. Click 'Advanced' and then 'Search now'.
5. Select a user from the list which usually logs in to this computer and click 'OK'.
6. Click OK again.
7. Select the permission for this user.
8. Click 'Apply' and then 'OK' to save the settings.
9. Restart your computer.

1. Click the 'Finder'
2. Click 'Go to'
3. Click 'Connect to server'
4. Fill in: 'smb://IP_adres_7080' (The IP-Address of the EM7080 can be found using the menu of the media player. At 'Setup-->Network)
5. Click 'Connect'
6. A username and password will be asked. Fill in 'EM7080' at 'username'. Leave the password empty.
7. You will now be logged in to the hard disk of the EM7080. The files and folders which are present on the hard disk are visible.
8. You can now copy/drag files to the hard disk of the EM7080

1. Click 'Go'
2. Click 'Connect to server'
3. At the "Server address' field you can fill in: smb://IP-AddressEM7080 (The IP-Address of the EM7080 can be found using the menu of the media player. At 'Setup-->Network)
4. Click 'Connect'
5. Possibly, a username and password will be asked. Fill in 'EM7080' at username. Leave the password empty.
6. You will now be logged in to the hard disk of the EM7080. The files and folders which are present on the hard disk are visible.
7. You can now copy/drag files to the hard disk of the EM7080

Errors can occur when using some specific functions or menu items while using an older firmware. This can be solved by installing the latest firmware. You can download the latest firmware here.

1. MPEG-1
2. MPEG-2
3. MPEG-4 SP/ASP/AVC (H.264 also called AVCHD)
4. Xvid / DivX
5. WMV9 (VC-1)
6. RealVideo 8/9/10 (up to 720P)

1. AVI
2. MKV
3. TS
4. TP
5. TRP
6. M2TS
7. MPG
8. MP4
9. MOV
10. M4V
11. VOB
12. ISO
13. IFO
14. DAT
15. WMV
16. ASF
17. RM
18. RMVB

1. MP2
2. MP3
3. OGG Vorbis
4. WMA Std
5. PCM
6. LPCM
7. MS-ADPCM
8. LC-AAC
9. HE-AAC
10. COOK
11. RA-lossless

1. HD JPEG
2. BMP
3. GIF
4. TIF
5. PNG