OWNER’S MANUAL Network Media Player (Product Name: Smart TV Upgrader) Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
Getting Started Safety information CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Getting Started FCC Compliance Statement 1 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Getting Started (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Getting Started Notes on Copyrights IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 3 System Setting 1 Getting Started 3 8 8 8 10 10 10 11 11 Safety information Introduction – About the “7” symbol display – File requirement – About DLNA – Certain system requirements – Compatibility notes Main unit Remote control 22 22 22 23 24 25 25 Settings – Adjust the setup settings – [DISPLAY] menu – [LANGUAGE] menu – [AUDIO] menu – [NETWORK] menu – [OTHERS] menu 4 Operating 27 27 27 2 Connecting 12 12 13 14 14 Connecting the AC adapter HDMI connec
Table of Contents 7 5 Troubleshooting 35 35 35 36 36 Troubleshooting – General – Picture – Resetting – Network 1 6 Appendix 2 37 37 37 About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials – System requirements – Installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials – Sharing files and folders Trademarks and licenses Audio output specifications Specifications Maintenance – Handling the unit Important information relating to network services 38 39 40 41 42 42 42 3 4 5 6
Getting Started Introduction 1 About the “7” symbol display Getting Started “7” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media. File requirement Video files File Location File Extension Codec Format USB, DLNA, Windows PC “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free) DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx (standard playback only), XVID, H.
Getting Started 9 ,,Note yy The file name is limited to 180 characters. yy Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of files and folders) yy Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take several minutes to read the content on the media. yy Supplied bundle DLNA server for Macintosh edition has limitations in file compatibility, such as ASF, WMA and WMV. yy The file requirements on page 8 are not always compatible.
1 Getting Started About DLNA Compatibility notes This Unit is a DLNA Certified digital media unit that can display and play movie, photo and music content from your DLNA-compatible digital media server (PC and Consumer Electronics). yy If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center. Getting Started The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies.
Getting Started 11 Main unit a b c d 1 Getting Started e g h f a LAN port e Power indicator b HDMI OUT (1080p) f Remote sensor c OPTICAL AUDIO OUT g USB port d DC IN 12V (AC adapter input) h RESET * RESET button is located at the bottom of the unit. Remote control a 1 (POWER): Switches the unit ON or OFF. b m (INFO/MENU): Displays or exits On-Screen Display. c Direction buttons: Selects an option in the menu. ENTER d ENTER (b): Enters the selected item.
2 Connecting Connecting the AC adapter HDMI connecting to your TV Connect the unit to the power supply with the supplied AC adapter. Connect the power cord to the adapter, and then plug the other end into an AC outlet. If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this unit using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on the unit to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
Connecting Additional Information for HDMI yy When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following: -- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this unit. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this unit. -- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit. Resolution setting The unit provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT. You can change the resolution using [SETTING] menu. 1. Press HOME ( ). 2.
Connecting Connecting to an amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Connecting to an amplifier via HDMI Output Connect the unit’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a HDMI cable. yy HDMI Audio connection (page 14) yy Digital Audio connection (page 15) 2 Connecting Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “Audio Output Specifications” on page 40 for details.
Connecting 15 Connecting to an amplifier via Digital Audio Output Connect the unit’s OPTICAL AUDIO OUT jack to the corresponding in jack (OPTICAL) on your amplifier using an optional digital audio cable. Optical cable OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT Receiver/Amplifier You will need to activate the unit’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on page 24.
Connecting Connecting to your home network 2 This unit can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel or the internal wireless module. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates and online content services.
Connecting Wired network setup If there is a DHCP server on the local area network (LAN) via wired connection, this unit will automatically be allocated an IP address. After making the physical connection, a small number of home networks may require the unit’s network setting to be adjusted. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follow. Preparation 1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the [SETTING] menu then press ENTER (b). 2. The [Connection Setting] menu appear on the screen.
Connecting Wireless network connection Wireless network setup Another connection option is to use an Access Point or a wireless router. The network configuration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and the network environment. For the wireless network connection, the unit needs to be set up for network communication. This adjustment can be done from the [SETTING] menu. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follow.
Connecting 2. The [Connection Setting] menu appear on the screen. Use W/S to select [Wireless] and press ENTER (b). 3. Select [Yes] and press ENTER (b) to continue. The new connection settings reset the current network settings. [Manual] – Your access point may not be broadcasting its access point name (SSID). Check your router settings through your computer and either set your router to broadcast SSID, or manually enter the access point name (SSID) in [Manual].
Connecting Notes on Network Connection: yy Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem. After connecting the unit to the home network, quickly power off and/or connect the power cable of the home network router or cable modem. Then power on and/or connect the power cable again.
Connecting USB device connection This unit can play video, audio and photo files contained in the USB device. Playback content in the USB device 1. Insert a USB device to the USB port until it fits into place. 21 ,,Note yy This unit supports USB flash drive/external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (audio, photo, video). yy This unit can support up to 8 partitions of the USB device. yy Do not extract the USB device during operation (play, etc.).
System Setting Settings [DISPLAY] menu TV Aspect Ratio Adjust the setup settings You can change the settings of the unit in the [SETTING] menu. 1. Press HOME ( ). Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. [4:3 Letter Box] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. [4:3 Pan Scan] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both sides of the picture are cut off.
System Setting 23 Resolution HDMI Color Setting Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Refer to page 13 for details about the resolution setting. Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your display device. [Auto] [YCbCr] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to the connected TV. Select when connecting to a HDMI display device.
System Setting [AUDIO] menu Set the unit’s Audio options according to the type of audio system you use. ,,Note Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “Audio Output Specifications” on page 40 for details. HDMI / Digital Output [PCM Stereo] 3 Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a device with twochannel digital stereo decoder.
System Setting 25 [NETWORK] menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the online content services. Connection Setting If your home network environment is ready to connect the unit, the unit needs to be set the wired or wireless network connection for network communication. (See “Connecting to your Home Network” on page 16.) ,,Note All the downloaded videos from DivX(R) VOD with this unit’s registration code can only be played on this unit. How to Register DivX Certified® device 1. Visit http://www.
System Setting 7. Click [Register a DivX Certification code] in the player screen and enter “Registration code” and “Device name”. Auto Power Off The screen saver appears when you leave the unit in Stop mode for about five minutes. If you set this option to [On], the unit automatically turns off within 25 minutes since the Screen Saver is displayed. Set this option to [Off ] to leave the screen saver until the unit is operated by the user. Network Play 8.
Operating 27 General playback Using [HOME] menu The home menu appears when you press HOME ( ). Use A/D to select a category and press ENTER (b). Playing a file media from a network server This unit can play video, audio and photo files located in a PC or a DLNA server through your home network. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 16). 2. Press HOME ( ). 3. Select [MEDIA] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 4. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 5.
Operating Entering a network user ID and the password Depending on your PC’s environment, you may need to enter a network user ID and the password for accessing a shared folder. 1. The keyboard menu appears automatically if the network user ID and the password are required. 2. Use W/S/A/D to select a character then press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection on the virtual keyboard. To enter a letter with an accent mark, press m (INFO/MENU) to display the extended character set.
Operating 29 7. Select a server that shared from the connected Wi-Fi Direct™ device using W/S, and press ENTER (b) to navigate the server. Connecting to a Wi-Fi equipped devices This player can connect to a general Wi-Fi device using Wi-Fi Direct™ function. 1. Set the [Wi-Fi Direct] option on the [SETTING] menu to [On] (page 25) 2. Press HOME ( ). 3. Select [MEDIA] using A/D, and press ENTER (b).
Operating 9. Select a server that shared from the connected Wi-Fi device using W/S, and press ENTER (b) to navigate the server. Basic operations for video and audio content To stop playback Press Z (STOP) while playback. To pause playback Press M (PAUSE) while playback. Press d (PLAY) to resume playback. To select a server from the device list, files or folders must be shared by DLNA server from the connected device. 10. Select a file using W/S/A/D, and press ENTER (b) to play the file.
Operating Basic operations for photo content Advanced playback To play a slide show Enlarge the playback image Press d (PLAY) to start slide show. To stop a slide show Press Z (STOP) while slide show. To pause a slide show Press M (PAUSE) while slide show. Press d (PLAY) to re-start the slide show. To skip to the next/previous photo While viewing a photo in full screen, press A or D to go to the previous or next photo. 31 1.
Operating Changing content list view Selecting a subtitle file On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can change the content list view. If the subtitle file name is different from the video file name, you need to select the subtitle file on the [Movie] menu before playing the movie. Method 1 Press red (R) colored button repeatedly. 1. Use W/S/A/D to select the subtitle file you wish to play in the [Movie] menu. 2. Press ENTER (b). Press ENTER (b) again to deselect the subtitle file.
Operating 33 Options while viewing a photo You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ MENU(m) to display the option menu. 2. Select an option using W/S. Listening to music while slide show You can display photo files while listening to audio files. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press m (INFO/MENU) to display the option menu. 2.
Operating On-Screen display You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. Playing from selected time 1. Press m (INFO/MENU) during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time. 2. Select the [Time] option using W/S. Displaying content information 1. While playback, press m (INFO/MENU) to show various playback information. 3. Press A/D to skip the playback 60 seconds forward or backward. 4. Starts playback from selected time.
Troubleshooting 35 Troubleshooting General Symptom Cause & Solution No Power. yy Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. Cannot play movie, photo or audio files. yy The files are not recorded in a format that the unit can play. The remote control does not work properly. yy The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the unit. yy The unit does not support the codec of the video file. yy The remote control is too far from the unit.
Troubleshooting Resetting Symptom Cause & Solution You can reset the unit as follows. yy Press RESET button on the unit. This will force the unit to power off. yy Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it in again. Network Symptom Cause & Solution Streaming video services are often stopped or “buffer” during playback. yy Your broadband service speed may not be fast enough to stream video services.
Appendix 37 About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials yy Hard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a typical installation of Nero MediaHome standalone Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for sharing video, audio and photo files stored on your computer to this unit as a DLNA-compatiable digital media server.
Appendix 8. Click [Typical] and click [Next]. The installation process is started. 9. If you want to take part in the anonymous collection of data, select the check box and click the [Next] button. 10. Click the [Exit] button to complete the installation. MAC OS X 1. Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Browse the CD-ROM drive and open the “MediaHome_4_Essentials_MAC” folder. 3. Double-click the “Nero MediaHome.dmg” image file.
Appendix 39 Trademarks and licenses DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including premium content. Covered by one or more of the following U.S.
Appendix Audio output specifications Jack/Setting Source Digital Output (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) *3 PCM Stereo Primary Pass-Thru Dolby Digital PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Linear PCM 7.
Appendix 41 Specifications General Power Supply Power consumption Refer to the main label or refer to the main label on the bottom AC adapter DA-18B12 Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 110 x 29 x 110 mm (4.3 x 1.1 x 4.3 inches) Net Weight (Approx.) 0.28kg (0.
Appendix Maintenance Handling the unit When shipping the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Cleaning the unit To clean the unit, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.