Which media player fits my needs? - Eminent

Which media player fits myneeds?Is choosing a media player difficult for you? We`re happy tohelp in making the right choice. First of all, we`ll explain whata media player is able to. By the way, a media player is oftencalled an HD media player. HD stands for high-definition.What are media players capable of?Media players today play all kinds of filed files:• Movies (DVD and Blu-ray files)• Audio (mp3 files)• Images (jpeg files)Media players with internet connection provide access toweb services like YouTube, Flickr and News.Ask yourself 3 questionsAnswer 3 questions and choose the media player that fitsyour needs.Question 1: Which codecs should my mediaplayer play?A media player plays video codecs, image codecs andaudio codecs. A codec compresses or decompressesa media file, like a song or video. The media player usescodecs to play these media files.Nearly every media player plays the following codecs:• Video: AVI, MPG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, DIVX, XVID,VOB and MP4• Image: JPEG• Audio: MP3Should your media player support the latest codecs? Makesure the media player supports MKV and H.264 in 1080p.These video codecs are widely used HD video formats.Media players today even play music and images at thesame time. Ideal for keeping the audience`s attention fixedon your holiday pictures.The media player has to support the formats ‘Dolby TrueHD’ and ‘DTS-HD’ in order to guarantee the best soundquality.Do you also want your media player to support ‘DTSDownmix’? Now, your DTS audio will be played via the TV.It’s useful when you don`t have a DTS amplifier.Question 2: Built-in storage? Yes or no?Built-in storage: YesStore images, music and movies on the hard disk. Playthese media files from the media player directly on yourtelevision. Even if your PC is turned off.Built-in storage: NoIf you buy a media player without a hard disk and suddenlychange your mind: don`t worry. It’s possible for many mediaplayers to mount a hard disk.If your media player is not equipped with built-in storageyour able to stream media files from your network. Themedia player plays movies without copying them to theinternal hard disk. The media player connects your PC,laptop or NAS (network-attached storage) to a televisionand/or sound system. You can also play files from yourexternal hard disk. This hard disk needs to be connected tothe media player`s USB port.

HD Media PlayersQuestion 3: With or without networkconnection?With network connectionBenefits:• Transfer your data by using your network• Stream files from your PC, notebook or NAS tothe media player• Gain access to services like YouTube andprograms like Transmission and NZBgetWithout network connectionIs a media player with network connection toocomplicated for you? You can also transfer data fromyour PC to the media player using USB. Every mediaplayer with network connection is equipped with anUSB connection.Do you know which needs your prospective media player has to fulfill?If so, then take a look at our latest HD media players:EM7285 Limited Edition hdMEDIA RT 3Network HD media player with USB 3.0, built-inGigabit LAN and Wi-Fi 300N NetworkingEM7280 Network hdMEDIA RT 3Network HD media player with USB 3.0and built-in Gigabit LANEM7167 hdMEDIA RTThe ideal storage device that playsfull HD movies on TVHeadquarters: Sales: Service Center: Marketing and Communications: Web:Eminent Europe BV order@eminent-online.com servicecenter@eminent-online.com communications@eminent-online.com www.eminent-online.comMiddelweg 276191 NC Beek LThe NetherlandsAll data in this publication has been created and their accuracy verified. No rights may be derived from inaccurately presented content. Eminent cannot be held liable or responsible for inaccurately presented content.All brands, brand names, trademarks, etc presented in this publication are and remain the property of their respective owners and/or licence holders©2011Eminent | Octoberwww.facebook.com/EminentEuropetwitter.com/EminentEurope