manhattan T3 Freeview Play Box User Guide

manhattan T3 Freeview Play Box

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: Manhattan T3 v2.02
• Required USB Stick Format: FAT32
• Minimum Free Space: 128MB

Product Usage Instructions

Formatting a USB Stick for FAT32 using Windows:

1. Connect the USB stick to the computer.
2. Open the Computer or This PC window.
   • Windows Vista and Windows 7:
   • Click Start, then click Computer.
   • Windows 8/8.1:
   • Type Computer in the search area from the Start screen, then tap or click Computer.
   • Windows 10:
   • Type This PC in the search area from the Start screen, then tap or click This PC.
3. Right-click on the USB stick’s drive icon and select Format…
4. Choose FAT32 under File system and click Start.
5. Click OK to confirm formatting.

Formatting a USB Stick for FAT32 using Mac:

1. Connect the USB stick to the computer.
2. Open Disk Utility application.
   • To browse to it: Open Applications folder, then Utilities folder, and finally Disk Utility application.
   • To search for it: Click the magnifying glass icon, search for Disk Utility, and open it.
3. Select the USB stick from the left panel and click Erase.
4. Choose MS-DOS (FAT) in the Format selection box and click Erase to confirm.

Updating Manhattan T3 v2.02:

1. Download Manhattan_T3_2.02.zip and extract the folder.
2. Copy autoupgrade.cfg and Manhattan_T3_2.02_0118.usb to the root of the USB stick.
3. Connect the USB stick to the T3’s USB port at the back.
4. Wait for the USB Update Detected screen and press OK to Install Update.
5. After update completion, T3 will reboot. Press OK after Software Updated screen appears.
6. To check software version post-update, press SETTINGS and select Information.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What should I do if my USB stick is not recognized by Manhattan T3?
  • A: If a USB stick isn’t recognized, try another one as some sticks may be incompatible with T3.

USB Update Guide

You need a USB stick formatted with the FAT32 filesystem and 128MB of free space. Many sticks will be formatted with FAT32 out of the box. However, if necessary please see formatting instructions for Windows on page 2 and Mac on page 3. We have occasionally found some USB sticks to be incompatible with the T3. If a USB stick isn’t recognised, please try another one.

1. Use your computer to unzip the downloaded file Manhattan_T3_2.02.zip and extract the folder Manhattan T3 v2.02.
2. The folder contains the release notes and two upgrade files:
   • Copy auto-upgrade.cfg and Manhattan_T3_2.02_0118.usb to the root of the USB stick.
3. Connect the USB stick to the USB port on the back of the T3 and wait a few seconds for the USB Update Detected screen to be shown. Press OK to select Install Update.
4. The T3 will reboot and display the S/W Upgrade – USB screen. IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT turn off the power to your T3 during the update.
5. After the update is complete the T3 will automatically reboot. The Software Updated screen will be shown along with the updated version 2.02 Disconnect the USB and then press OK to continue. Tip: After updating you can also check the software version by pressing SETTINGS and selecting: Information

How to Format a USB stick for FAT32 using Windows

1. Connect the USB stick to the computer.
2. Open the Computer or This PC window, depending on your OS version.
   • Windows Vista and Windows 7:
   • Click Start
   • Click Computer
   • Windows 8/8.1:
   • Type Computer in the search area from the Start screen
   • Tap or click Computer
   • Windows 10:
   • Type This PC in the search area from the Start screen
   • Tap or click This PC
3. In the Computer or This PC window, right-click the USB stick’s drive icon.
4. From the menu, click Format… WARNING: Formatting the USB storage device will delete all content on the device.
5. In the Format device name (drive letter) window, under File system, click the drop-down arrow, select FAT32 and then click Start.
6. At the WARNING… message, click OK to continue.
7. At the Format Complete message, click OK.

How to Format a USB stick for FAT32 using Mac

1. Connect the USB stick to the computer.
2. Browse or search for the Disk Utility application.
   • To browse to it:
   • Open the Applications folder.
   • Open the Utilities folder.
   • Open the Disk Utility application.
   • To search for it:
   • Click the magnifying glass icon in the top right of your Mac’s screen
3. Click to select the USB stick in the left panel.
4. Click the Erase button.
5. In the Format selection box, click MS-DOS (FAT). NOTE: If you see an MS-DOS (FAT32) option that is ‘greyed out’ this is just to inform you of how the stick is currently formatted. You shouldn’t need to format the stick but if you’ve had a problem with it then it is worth trying.
6. Click Erase.

WARNING : Erasing the USB device will delete all content on the device

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>