Macpower & Tytech TVisto User Manual - Computer Connection
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Computer Connection
The TVisto operates as a standard USB mass storage or FireWire hard disk when connected
to a computer. Use the included cables to connect your device to the computer system.
Always connect the USB or FireWire cable to your computer first, before you turn on the
device. Your system will automatically recognise the TVisto as external hard drive in which
you then can copy any file(s) you want (music, movie, picture, and/or data). It is strongly
recommended to empty the “Recycle Bin” after your file(s) deletion, in order to free up
the HDD space and make sure old files have been erased.
The TVisto supports following file formats: FAT32 (Windows & Mac) NTFS (Windows) and
HFS+ (Mac). If your computer system does not have a FireWire or USB 2.0 interface but only
a slower USB 1.1 connection, you will receive a warning but can still use the device.
NOTE: You will always need the external power adapter when connected to the
computer.
The ON/OFF switch is located at the rear of the unit. When connected to the
computer, the ON/OFF button on the front is not in use.
NOTE: NONE of the prerequisite folders should ever be deleted or renamed, because
your TVisto uses these exact names as a reference to locate the respective files.
Inside
these folders you can have any sub-directories that are convenient to you.
“Firmware”: This is the folder in which you can copy the latest TVisto firmware files when
there is a new upgrade available. Inside this folder, you may create two optional subfolders:
• “Font” for your external Unicode true type font.
• “Settings” for the “Settings.txt” file, which includes your screen saver text.
“Movies”:
Store all your favourite video clips and movies inside this folder.
“Music”:
Store all your favourite music files inside this folder.
“Pictures”:
Store all your favourite images and photos inside this folder.
NOTE: Media files stored in different locations will not be recognised by the media
player when it is connected to the TV.
To backup your files or to transfer data between different computers and platforms, you may
create as many new folders in the root directory as you like. These will not affect the TVisto
media player and also won’t be seen on the TV screen.
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