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Contents 1 Your SCALEO E ... .................................................................................................1 2 Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions.................................................2 3 Startup ....................................................................................................................5 3.1 Connections and controls ................................................................................5 3.1.1 Connections on the rear .............
.1 Software error messages...............................................................................23 4.2 System error messages .................................................................................23 5 Transporting the system .......................................................................................25 6 Warranty services .................................................................................................25 7 Return of old units....................................
1 Your SCALEO E ... 1 Your SCALEO E ... … is a high-tech product which provides you with the perfect combination of maximum quality, reliability and performance. ® The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system provides a diverse range of multimedia options. Play back music, burn DVDs, record videos or watch TV. Connect the SCALEO E to your TV and control it with the remote control or keyboard. The SCALEO E supports Dolby Surround 7.1.
2 Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions 2 Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions Your SCALEO E complies with the relevant safety regulations for IT equipment. Should you have any questions with regard to whether you can use the SCALEO E where intended please contact your sales agent or our service department. Risk of electrocution • The unit requires a safety-tested power cable which complies with the regulations of the country of use.
2 Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions Tampering with the unit will result in a loss of the right to guarantee claims and the discontinuation of the manufacturer's guarantee obligation to uphold the harmonised standards according to the law regarding the electromagnetic compatibility of units and low voltage directive. • All integrated circuits and memory modules, as well as the contacts on all sockets and plugs, are susceptible to static electricity. Protect these from static electricity.
2 Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions and extremely low temperatures. If the device is brought from a cold environment into a warmer installation site, bedewing may occur. Wait until the temperature of the device has equalised and it is completely dry before you put it into operation (approx. 2 to 4 hours). • The device is not watertight. Do not immerse the device in water and protect it from spray (rain, sea water). • Should abnormal odour or smoke be produced and in emergencies (e.g.
3 Startup 3 Startup 3.1 Connections and controls .com 3.1.1 Connections on the rear Most of the connections are located on its rear. Which connections are present and where they can be found depends on the particular model.
3 Startup Legend for figure 1 "Connections on the rear" Connection Icon Examples for connection Description 1 Mains connection – PC power supply 2 SCART AUX connection 3 VHS recorder, DVD player Firewire IEEE 1394 Camcorder, digital camera, bulk memory device ® 4 IR Remote IR (e.g.
3 Startup 14 Connection for USB 2.0 devices e.g. printer 4xUSB socket 7.1 Channel Audio Out 15 .com Centre Subwoofer Loudspeaker right Loudspeaker left Surround right Surround left Loudspeaker rear right Loudspeaker rear left CENTRE SUB R L S-R S-L R-R R-L Important information on USB 2.0: In order to guarantee a reliable data transfer rate, we recommend that you use USB connecting cable with a maximum length of 4 m. 3.1.
3 Startup Legend for figure 2 "Connections, displays and controls on the front" Connection/ description 1 Examples for connection/description Operating buttons Correspond to the remote control buttons. Information on how to use the buttons can be found in the documentation and the online ® help for the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system.
3 Startup 3.1.3 Multicard reader Your SCALEO E is equipped with a multicard reader on the front. The multicard reader can be used to read and write to memory cards of different types. The following cards are supported: CompactFlash I/II, IBM Micro Drive, SmartMedia, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD. IMPORTANT! If the access display (LED) is illuminated, please do not remove a memory medium as data loss may occur and the memory medium may be irreversibly damaged.
3 Startup 3.1.5 Keyboard The SCALEO E is operated with a wireless keyboard with trackball and mouse buttons. The most important buttons are described below. 1= Left and right mouse buttons 2= Multimedia keys 3= Trackball Mulitmedia keys (from left to right) • Wireless connection – Establishes the wireless connection between SCALEO E and the keyboard. • TV – Starts Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition and TV.
3 Startup • Next Track – Skips to the following track. • Turns loudspeaker on/off. General keys • RETURN, ENTER – Executes a command or, when entering text, begins a new line. • BACKSPACE < • SPACEBAR – Moves the cursor to the right and inserts an empty space. • TAB key – In word processing programs, skips to the next tab stop or moves the cursor depending on the program. > – Deletes one character to the left. • SHIFT < > – Displays the letter in upper case or a special character.
3 Startup Functions accessed by pressing several keys simultaneously ® The following key combinations are used in the Microsoft Windows operating system control panel; their function is to some extent program-dependent: + + – Starts the task manager. If this combination of keys is pressed for a second time, the system will be rebooted.
3 Startup 3.2 Connection and startup 3.2.1 Inserting/replacing the batteries for the remote control and keyboard ► Use 3 x type AA Mignon batteries for the keyboard and 2 for the remote control. ► Open the battery cover on the underside of the keyboard or remote control. ► If you wish to replace the batteries: Remove the old batteries from the battery compartment. Only exchange the used batteries for a completely new set. ► Insert the new batteries in the compartment.
3 Startup 3.2.3 Connecting the radio (optional) ► Connect the radio cable to the radio connection on the SCALEO E (rear) and the radio connection box or room antenna. 3.2.4 Connecting the TV The SCALEO E offers the following connections for TV or monitor: DVI, SCART, S-Video Out or VGA (optional). If you have connected your TV/monitor via DVI, S-Video Out (component) or VGA, you should set an appropriate resolution. Otherwise the image displayed may not be optimal.
3 Startup Connecting to SCART TV .com ► Connect the SCART TV connection of the SCALEO E and the SCART connection of your TV/monitor with a SCART cable. Connecting to S-Video Out ► Connect the S-Video OUT connection of your SCALEO E and the S-Video IN connection of your TV/monitor with an S-Video cable. ► For fidelity, connect either with an audio amplifier or with the audio inputs of your TV/monitor.
3 Startup ► For fidelity, connect either with an audio amplifier or with the audio inputs of your TV/monitor. 3.2.5 Connecting audio Your SCALEO E offers you connections for analogue and digital fidelity. The connections you use depend on your audio amplifier. Depending on the options offered by your amplifier, you can connect your SCALEO E either coaxially or optically.
3 Startup Digital audio connection ► Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connection and the corresponding digital AUDIO IN connection of the audio amplifier with a coaxial cable. ► Connect the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connection and the corresponding digital AUDIO IN connection of the audio amplifier with an optical fibre cable. 3.2.6 Connecting additional devices e.g. printer You have four USB ports available for connecting additional devices.
3 Startup 1 2 ► Connect the SCART AUX connection of the SCALEO E (1) and the SCART connection of the DVD player/video recorder (2) with a SCART cable. ► To view recordings from the video recorder/DVD recorder, switch the SCALEO E to Hibernate mode or off. Images and sound are transmitted from the SCART AUX connection to the SCART TV connection and output on the TV.
3 Startup Connecting devices to the AV-IN connections on the front of the SCALEO E 1 .com 2 3 1 2 3 ► Connect the external device to the SCALEO E via the S-VIDEO IN (1) or the VIDEO IN connection (2). ► Connect the analogue audio outputs of the external device with the AUDIO IN connections of your SCALEO E (3). Connecting devices to SCART AUX You can also connect the external device to the SCART AUX connection of the SCALEO E (1) using a SCART cable.
3 Startup Connecting set-top box to S-VIDEO IN / VIDEO IN on the rear of the SCALEO E SCALEO E with a TV card 3 2 1 1 2 3 ► Connect the external device to the SCALEO E via the S-VIDEO (1) or the VIDEO connection (2). ► Connect the analogue audio outputs of the external device with the AUDIO IN connections of your SCALEO E (3). Note: While you are recording a programme, you cannot also watch TV.
3 Startup 3 2 1 3 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 ► Connect the external devices to the SCALEO E via the S-VIDEO (1) or the VIDEO connection (2). ► Connect the analogue audio outputs of the external devices with the AUDIO IN connections of your SCALEO E (3). 21 bostext .
3 Startup 3.3 Initial startup ® The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system is already preinstalled on your SCALEO E. After turning on your SCALEO E, it is ready to use. You can use the operating system immediately. You may have to make some adjustments. Follow the on-screen instructions. You can find the pre-installed software under: "Start / All Programs". ► Switch the TV/monitor on. ► Switch the SCALEO E on at the on/off button. ► Open the flap on the front of the SCALEO E.
4 Troubleshooting (FAQ) 4 Troubleshooting (FAQ) There are two general types of error message: Software error messages .com System error messages 4.1 Software error messages Software error messages are displayed on the screen by the operating system or an application. These messages generally appear after you have started the operating system or when you run an application.
4 Troubleshooting (FAQ) The keyboard is not responding Restore the wireless connection. Simultaneously press the CONNECT button (front of the SCALEO E) and the button for restoring the wireless keyboard connection. The program with which you are working may be "hanging". Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to end the task. If nothing happens, restart the computer. The batteries are drained. Replace the batteries. The image is distorted Another unit nearby, e.g. a printer, may be causing the problem.
5 Transporting the system 5 Transporting the system If you transport your SCALEO E computer over a long distance, for example in a vehicle, you must ensure that the data carriers will not be damaged during the transport. When transporting the computer in a vehicle, always make a complete backup of the hard disk on an external data carrier. If you are transporting the SCALEO E only a short distance, i.e. only to another room or to a different desk, a backup need not necessarily be carried out.
8 Technical data and operating conditions 8 Technical data and operating conditions Technical data ≤5W Power drain when unit is switched off – (0 W only possible when directly disconnected from the power supply – disconnect the power plug or switch off the unit with the on/off switch on the rear of the housing) FlexATX power supply unit Rated voltage ranges (according to information on label found on rear of unit) 100 V-240 V or Rated frequency 50 Hz - 60Hz Rated input current (corresponding to det
Supplement to operating instructions Supplement to the operating instructions Guidelines and environmental protection An important characteristic of our products, alongside quality and performance, is environmental friendliness. Protection of resources with energy-saving functions Our units generally have energy-saving modes.
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