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4.3
Computer Connections
HD MediaBox provides multiple ways of accessing your media files. You can fit an internal HDD (see
section 3.3
);
connect external storage devices via USB 2.0; stream your files from a computer network, or use a combination of
these for maximum flexibility.
4.3.1
Transferring Files to an Internally Fitted HDD
First make sure an Internal HDD has been fitted as per
section 3.3
.
Plug HD MediaBox into the mains near your PC
Make sure HD MediaBox is in Standby Mode (
POWER LED will be RED)
Connect the included USB cable to the back of HD MediaBox as shown in the diagram.
Connect the other end of the included USB cable to your PC or USB hub. The blue
USB LED on
the front panel of HD MediaBox will light to show the presence of a USB connection.
In Windows XP, cancel any Autorun options and you will now see the following screen.
Choose “Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer” and you will now see the contents of the HD MediaBox
internal HDD.
Copy or move files between HD MediaBox and your PC as you would any other folder.
While files are copying you will see the orange
HDD LED and the blue
USB LED on the front of HD
MediaBox flash to show activity.
When you have finished transfering files, it is important to 'Safely Remove Hardware' to prevent file corruption.
Double-click the
icon in your PC's taskbar and follow the on-screen instructions.
The USB cable needs to be disconnected from HD MediaBox for it to POWER ON and play media files.
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USB cable included
