Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Player Features Technical Support 2 Setting Up the Player Connecting the Player to a Television/Stereo Installing the Actiontec Media Buddy Setting up the Wireless Connection Setting Up the Media Buddy Redirecting the Media Buddy 3 Using the Media Buddy Home Menu 1 1 2 5 7 7 12 15 18 20 23 23 26 4 Playing Digital Media Remote Control Login Screen Accessing Media Files Actiontec Link Options Bar 33 33 37 41 49 49 5 Trou
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1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Digital Media Player. The Digtal Media Player is the simplest way to connect your computer to your home entertainment system, creating a central location to store all of your digital music, movies, and photos. Using your television as a monitor, you can play all of your digital entertainment with just a few clicks of the Player’s Remote Control. You can even surf the Web from the comfort of your couch.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual Player Features The Player has a series of informational LEDs (lights) on its front panel, and a variety of ports on its rear panel. It is recommended that the user become familiar with these features before installing or setting up the Player. Front Panel There are 3 LEDs (light emitting diodes) on the front panel of the Player, as shown in the figure, below.
Chapter 1 Introduction Rear Panel The Player has 12 ports on its rear panel, as shown in the figure below. AUDIO VIDEO DVI Pb Y OUT OUT Pr o S-Vide COMP. L R S/P DIF AL OPTIC DVI Port The DVI (Digital Visual Interface) port is used to connect the Player to a DVIcompatible high-definition television (HDTV). Y, Pb, Pr Ports These three ports are used to connect the Player to monitors or televisions requirring component video input.
Actiontec Action tec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual S/P Dif, Optical Ports The S/P Dif (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) port is used to connect the Player to a compatible S/P Dif audio receiver. The S/P Dif uses an RCA cable to connect, while the Optical port uses an optical cable. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is used to connect the Player to a computer or hub/router using a crossover Ethernet cable. A crossover Ethernet cable must be used to connect the Player to a computer.
Chapter 1 Introduction Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available all day every day to provide professional support. Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Technical Support Phone: 1.888.436.0657 E-mail: http://support.actiontec.com/email_support/support_form.php Internet: www.actiontec.
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Setting Up the Player 2 The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation Buddy®, which provides a visual guide to setting up the Player. It is recommended the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures. To use the Player, it must be connected to a television and/or stereo, the wireless connection must be set up, the Actiontec Media Buddy must be installed, and the computer must be set up to find the media files.
Actiontec Action tec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual 3. Plug the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Power Port on the back of the Player. The Power Port is on the far right side of the rear panel of the Player. 4. Plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a Power Outlet. 5. Make sure the Power light on the front panel of the Player is illuminated.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player 6. Remove the Black Audio/Video Cable (with one white, one yellow, and one red RCA plug on both ends of the cable) from the package. 7. Plug one White RCA Plug into the White Left (“L”) Audio Out Port on the rear panel of the Player. 8. Plug the other White RCA Plug into the White Audio In Port on the television or stereo.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual 9. Plug one Red RCA Plug into the Red Right(“R”) Audio Out Port on the rear panel of the Player. 10. Plug the other end of the Red RCA Plug into the Red Audio In Port on the television or stereo. 11. Plug one Yellow RCA Plug into the Yellow Video Out Comp Port on the rear panel of the Player.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player 12. Plug the other Yellow RCA Plug into the Yellow Video In Port on the television or stereo. 13. Remove the 11 Mbps Wireless Card from the package. 14. Remove the cover from the wireless card slot on the side of the Player and plug the Wireless Card into the slot. Next, go to “Installing the Actiontec Media Buddy” on the next page.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual Installing the Actiontec Media Buddy The Actiontec Media Buddy organizes and displays the media files on the computer, all from one easy interface. To install: 1. Get the Installation CD from the Player’s package and insert it in the CDROM drive of the computer. 2. When the window shown below appears, click the box next to “Install the Actiontec Media Buddy.” 3. When the next window appears, click Yes to install the Media Buddy. 4.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player 5. In the next window, read the License Agreement. Click in the circle next to “I accept the agreement,” then click Next. 6. In the next window, click Next. 7. In the next window, click Next.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual 8. In the next window, click Next. 9. In the next window, click Install. 11. Wait until the next window appears, then click Finish. The Media Buddy is installed. 12. Turn the Player off and on.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player If the Player is set up to join an already existing wireless network, go to “Setting Up the Media Buddy” on page 18. If the Player is set up to wirelessly connect to a single computer only (ad hoc connection), see the computer’s documentation to set up the computer to connect. Setting up the Wireless Connection After connecting the Player to a television/stereo, the wireless connection must be set up to share the digital media between the computer and the Player.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual 3. Highlight “WIFI Setup” at the top of the screen. The Wireless Setup screen appears. 4. Enter the name of the wireless network to which the computer is connected. 5. Make sure the box next to “Direct to a computer (ad hoc)” is NOT active (no “x” is visible in the box). 6. Enter any WEP information (type of encryption and encryption key) the network may require in the rest of the text boxes. 7. Highlight “Save,” then press Enter on the remote. 8.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player Connecting to a Single Computer If no existing wireless network exists, the Player can be connected directly to a wireless-enabled computer to play media files. To do this: 1. Turn on the television and the Player. The following screen should appear. 2. After a few moments, the “Login” screen appears. Press Setup on the remote. The “Options” screen appears. 3. Highlight “WIFI Setup” at the top of the screen. The Wireless Setup screen appears.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual 4. Enter the name of choice for the wireless network (using the alphanumeric keypad on the remote) in the “SSID” text box. 5. Highlight “Connection” and place an “x” in the box next to “Direct to a computer (ad-hoc)” by pressing the Enter button on the remote. 6. Highlight “Save,” then press the Enter button on the remote. 7. In the “System Reboot” window that appears, click “OK” by pressing the Enter button on the remote. 8. The Player reboots.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player 2. Click Video, and make sure the Media Buddy locates the video files (the default folder is “My Videos” inside the “My Documents” directory). If the video files are in a different folder, see “Redirecting the Media Buddy” on page 20. 3. Click Music, and make sure the Media Buddy locates the music files (the default folder is “My Music” inside the “My Documents” directory). If the m usic files are in a different folder, see “Redirecting the Media Buddy” on page 20. 4.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual Redirecting the Media Buddy If the digital media files have been stored in folders other than the My Pictures, My Music, and My Videos folders, the Media Buddy must be redirected to the alternate folders. ☞ Note: To temporarily designate a folder the Player can recognize and play files from, a watch folder can be created for video and music files. See “Video” on page 28, or “Music” on page 29 for more information.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player 3. The Preferences window appears. Select the type of media (Music, Video, or Photos) the alternate folder contains from the list on the right side of the window. 4. In the next screen, click Browse.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual 5. Locate the alternate folder, highlight it, then click Open. The Media Buddy displays the media files in the selected folder on the Player. ☞ Note: To view all videos, music files, or photos through the Media Buddy without redirecting to different folders, all media files must be consolidated in one folder (i.e., videos into one video folder, music files into one music file folder, etc.
Using the Media Buddy 3 The Actiontec Media Buddy is the software component of the Player that organizes the media files stored on computers. After installing the Media Buddy on the computer, the Media Buddy places an Actiontec Media Buddy icon in the system tray of the desktop (next to the clock). Home Right-click on the Actiontec Media Buddy icon, then select Manage Media Files to generate the “Actiontec Media Buddy” Home window.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual From the Home window, the user can browse through all the media files currently associated with the Media Buddy (these files are either set up using the Installation Buddy, or by redirecting the Media Buddy to an alternate folder). Click a media type (Video, Music, or Photo) to display the chosen type of media file.
Chapter 3 Using the Media Buddy ☞ Note: The files will be viewed in the same manner in which they are organized in the folder. For example, if all music files are contained in one folder, they will all be displayed as one list in the Media Buddy window, by file title.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual 4. Close the Media Buddy. Photos from the selected music playlist will play while viewing a slide show. Additionally, the amount of time a photo remains onscreen during a slide show is controlled from the “Photo” window. Next to the “Playlist” list box is another text box. Enter the onscreen duration (in seconds) in the list box, and each photo played during a slide show will stay onscreen for the selected time.
Chapter 3 Using the Media Buddy Preference Selecting Preference from the Edit menu generates the Preference window. On the left side of the window, there is a list of options (Security, Video, Music, Photo, Language, and Theme). Security - Selecting Security in the Preference window allows the user to create a password so that only individuals who know the password can access the Media Player. To create or change a password: 1. Make sure the box next to “Enable Password” is checked.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual 3. Enter the password again in the “Retype Password” text box. 4. Click Save. The next time Media Player is accessed, the user must enter this password Video - Selecting Video in the Preference window allows the user to redirect the Buddy to a new video folder, or configure a watch folder. To redirect the Buddy to a new video folder: 1. Click Browse, navigate to the folder, and click Open. 2. Click OK.
Chapter 3 Using the Media Buddy Music - Selecting Music in the Preference window allows the user to redirect the Buddy to a new music folder, or configure a watch folder. To redirect the Buddy to a new music folder: 1. Click Browse, navigate to the folder, and click Open. 2. Click OK. The Buddy will now search for music files in the folder selected in step 1. Additionally, watch folders can be set up to play music from the CD drive, without having to redirect the video folder.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Photo - Selecting Photo in the Preference window allows the user to redirect the Buddy to a new photo folder. To redirect the Buddy to a new photo folder: 1. Click Browse, navigate to the folder, and click Open. 2. Click OK. The Buddy will now search for photo files in the folder selected in step 1. Language - Selecting Language in the Preferences window generates the Language pane. From here, the user selects the language the Buddy will use.
Chapter 3 Using the Media Buddy Theme - Selecting Theme in the Preferences window generates the Theme pane. From here, the user selects the theme (or “skin”) the Player’s television interface will use. Currently, only the “Blue” theme is supported.
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Playing Digital Media 4 The Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player is designed to play media files stored on a computer through the television or stereo to which it is connected. After the Player has been properly connected and set up, the Login screen appears. From this screen, the user can access all digital media files from a properly configured computer. Remote Control To interface with the Player, the included remote control is used.
Actiontec Action tec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Power Button The red button in the upper left corner is the power button. Pressing this button causes the Player to turn on and off. Alphanumeric Keypad This alphanumeric keypad is used to enter numerals or letters while using the Player’s television interface. To enter the letter “n” in an active text box onscreen, for example, press the alphanumeric keypad button marked “6mno” three times in succession.
Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Mute Button Pressing the MUTE button mutes all audio from the Player. Page Up, Page Down Buttons When viewing a long file list, use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to quickly scroll through the list. Directional Keypad The four Directional keypad buttons are used to navigate around the Player’s television interface screens. When an item is highlighted on a screen, press the appropriate direction button to move the highlight to a different option.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Action (Prev, Play, Next, Rew, Stop, Fwd) Buttons These buttons are used, when viewing a video, in much the same way as the buttons on a DVD player. The “Prev” and “Next” buttons move the video to the next/ previous chapter (if applicable), the “Fwd” and “Rew” fast forward and rewind the video. While viewing photos or playing music, the Prev and Next buttons will cause the next photo to appear, or the next song on the list to begin playing.
Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Login Screen When the Login screen appears, a list of previously added computers appears on the television screen. If the computer icon is gray, the computer is currently disconnected. If it is blue, the computer is connected. Selecting a Computer To select one of the computers, use the direction buttons on the remote to highlight a computer, then press the Enter button on the remote. Another Login screen appears.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Adding Another Computer ☞ Note: Since the Player automatically finds computers running the Media Buddy on the selected network, adding another computer manually is not recommended. To add another computer to the Login Screen list: 1. In the Login screen, use the direction keys on the remote to highlight “Add”, then click the Enter button. 2. Another Login screen appears.
Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Editing a Computer’s Login Profile To edit a computer’s Login profile: 1. In the Login screen, use the direction keys on the remote to highlight Edit, then click the Enter button. 2. An Edit screen appears. Highlight the computer profile to be edited, then press the Enter button on the remote. 3. Another Edit screen appears. Change the computer’s IP address in the IP text box. 4.
Actiontec Action tec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Deleting a Computer To delete a computer on the Login list: 1. In the Login screen, use the direction keys on the remote to highlight Delete, then click the Enter button. 2. Another Login screen appears, with a list of computers. Highlight the box next to the computer’s name, then click the Enter button on the remote. An “X” appears in the box. 3.
Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Accessing Media Files Once a computer has been chosen in the Login screen (see “Selecting a Computer” on page 37), the Home screen appears. Playing Videos To play a video: 1. From the Selection screen, press 1 (or Video) on the remote. 2. The Video screen appears. Select a video from the available list by pressing the appropriate number on the numeric keypad on the remote. For instance, if the user wants to play video 3, press 3 on the numeric keypad.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual 3. To view additional lists, page down by pressing the Page Down button on the remote, or navigate (using the direction buttons on the remote) to the number groups at the top right side of the screen (1-9 10-18, etc.), then press the Enter button on the remote to select another list of videos. Select a video from the next list that appears by pressing the appropriate number on the remote’s numeric keypad.
Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Playing Music To play music files: 1. From the Selection screen, press 2 (or Music) on the remote. 2. The Music screen appears. Select a song from the available list by pressing the appropriate number on the numeric keypad on the remote. For instance, if the user wants to play song file 3, press 3 on the numeric keypad. 3.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Play Entire List Randomly To play an entire list of song files at random: 1. Locate a list of song files to be played. 2. Using the direction buttons, navigate to “Random” at the top of the Music screen. 3. Press Enter on the remote. A random song from the chosen list plays. Search To search for a particular song file: 1. Use the direction buttons on the remote to highlight Search at the top of the Video screen, then press Enter on the remote. 2.
Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Viewing Photos To view photos: 1. From the Selection screen, press 3 (or Photo) on the remote. 2. The Photo screen appears. Select a photo or photo collection from the available list by pressing appropriate number on the numeric keypad on the remote. For instance, if the user wants to view photo list 2, press 2 on the remote. 3. The selected photo collection appears. 4.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual While a photo is being displayed, the Previous and Next buttons on the remote cause the previous or next photo in the photo collection to appear. Play Entire List in Order To play an entire list of photo files in order: 1. Locate a list of photos to be displayed. 2. Using the direction buttons, navigate to Play Slides at the top of the Photo screen. 3. Press Enter on the remote. The first photo on the list is displayed.
Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Using the Internet To access various Internet services: 1. From the Selection screen, press the 4 button on the remote. 2. The Internet screen appears. Select an Internet service from the available list by pressing appropriate number on the numeric keypad on the remote. For instance, to listen to Internet radio, press 4. Web Bookmarks Pressing 1 on the remote when in the Internet screen generates the Web Bookmarks screen.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Web Directory Pressing 2 on the remote when in the Internet screen generates the Web Directory screen. Here, the user can visit various popular Internet destinations, including entertainment, shopping, and tech gear Web sites. Simply use the numeric keypad on the remote to navigate. Radio Pressing 3 on the numeric keypad of the remote when in the Internet screen generates the Internet Radio screen.
Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files station, press Stop on the remote. News Pressing 4 on the remote when in the Internet screen generates the Internet News screen. Here, the user can visit various Internet news Web sites. Simply use the numeric keypad on the remote to navigate to the news Web site of choice. Actiontec Link Pressing the “MISC” button, or choosing “Actiontec” in the Home screen, causes the Actiontec Internet link page to open.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Arrow Buttons Pressing the Arrow buttons (Back and Forward) cause the previous screen to appear (left arrow), or, if applicable, the next screen to appear. X Button Pressing the “X” button causes the screen currently loading to stop loading. Reload Button Pressing the “Reload” button reloads the current screen. Home Button Pressing the “Home” button causes the Home screen to appear.
Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Options Button Pressing the “Options” button causes the “Options” screen to appear. At the top of the Options screen are five links: Options, IP Config, WIFI Setup, Time Setup, and Update ROM. Options In the Options screen (shown above), which opens automatically when the “Options” button is pressed, has various settings that can be changed by clicking on the menus.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Internet Security - - To change the Player’s type of Internet Security, highlight the Internet Security list box, then press Enter on the remote. A list of options appears (SSL2, SSL3, TLSV1/SSL2/SSL3). Select a level of Internet security, then press Enter on the remote. The level of Internet security of the Player changes to the level of security selected.
Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Sound Option - - To select a sound while typing or navigating in the Player’s television interface, or a sound when a system alert occurs, highlight the appropriate Sound Option box and place an “x” there by pressing Enter on the remote. The selected sound will play when the action occurs. Restore Factory Settings - - To restore the Player’s factory default settings, highlight the “Restore Factory Settings” button and press Enter on the remote.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual WiFi Setup Selecting “WIFI Setup” generates the WiFi Setup screen. For more information concerning the settings in the WIFI Setup screen, see “Setting Up the Wireless Connection” on page 15. Here, the user enters the wireless information needed to connect the Player to the computer.
Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Save/Cancel - - To cause the changes made in the WIFI Setup screen to activate on the Player, highlight the “Save” button and press Enter on the remote. The changes will be activated. If the user chooses to cancel any changes made in the Options screen before selecting “Save,” highlight the “Cancel” button and press Enter on the remote. No changes will be made.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Update ROM Selecting “Update Rom” generates the “Update ROM” screen. By clicking on the link in the screen and following the subsequent instructions, the user can update the firmware of the Player.
Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 5 This chapter details some troubleshooting strategies, as well as frequently asked questions and their answers. How far can I be from a computer or access point and maintain a connection? The wireless card range depends on the environment. Indoor range is approximately 100 feet or more; outdoor range can reach up to 300 feet.
Actiontec Action tec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual Will cordless phones interfere with the Digital Media Player? The 802.11b Wireless Card uses 2.4 GHz frequency. If your cordless phone uses this frequency, problems may occur. Different cordless phones use different frequencies, and generally include a label stating which frequency they use. If you are having problems with interference caused by your cordless phone, try changing the wireless card’s channel.
A Specifications General Model Number DMP011000-01 (Wireless Digital Media Player) Standards IEEE 802.11b (2.4 Ghz-DSSS); IEEE802.3 (10 BASE-T Ethernet); IEEE 802.
Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual Other Input/Output DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Infrared Remote Wireless PC Card slot Visual Indicators Power LED Ethernet (10/100) LED Link/Activity LED Wireless Operating Range Up to 100 meters indoors Up to 400 meters outdoors Data Rates 11, 5.
Setting Up the Player via Ethernet B While it is recommended that the Player connect wirelessly to another computer to share digital media files, it can also be connected to an existing wired network or computer via Ethernet. ☞ Note: Do not install the wireless PC Card when connecting via Ethernet. Connecting to a Wired Network To connect the Player to an existing wired network via Ethernet: 1. Plug a standard, straight-through Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the Player. 2.
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Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted operation. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require☞ Note: ments, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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