HP Pocket Playlist User Guide Document Part Number: Part Number: 699916-002 Edition: Second Edition: January 2013, First Edition: December 2012
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Table of contents 1 Setting up HP Pocket Playlist ........................................................................................................................... 1 Installing the software ........................................................................................................................... 1 Hardware components ......................................................................................................................... 1 Software requirements ....................
Mapping folders on a Mac ................................................................................................. 18 Installing two or more HP Pocket Playlists ......................................................................................... 18 Security configuration options ............................................................................................................ 18 Set a password ............................................................................................
1 Setting up HP Pocket Playlist HP Pocket Playlist lets you watch or listen to media to your computer, Android, or Apple devices. Simply install the software on your computer and the app on your mobile device, establish a wireless connection to the HP Pocket Playlist, and begin streaming. HP Pocket Playlist provides a centralized location for all of your media files for easy access from any computer in your home.
Item Component Description (1) Accessory/strap holder Secures your accessories. NOTE: Strap not included. (2) USB cable connector Connects to an AC adapter, car charger, or a USB cable for direct connection to a computer. (3) Reset button Press and hold for 5 seconds to reset the device. Pressing this button resets all values to factory defaults, reboots the device, and cleans and rebuilds the DLNA database while retaining your information.
(7) Connection source Select to enable a connection using a USB cable. If you switch from USB mode to Wi-Fi mode with the device on while connected to the computer, the drive letter disappears from Windows. Select to enable a wireless connection. If you switch from Wi-Fi mode to USB mode with the device on, the Wi-Fi network turns off, resulting in your mobile devices disconnecting and no longer streaming.
2 Using HP Pocket Playlist You can use different methods to access the HP Pocket Playlist, as follows: ● With a direct connection using the provided USB cable Set the connection switch to and connect a USB cable from the device to your computer to use the device like a USB flash drive or manage files using software on the connected computer. This connection method is the fastest way to transfer files. NOTE: You cannot access HP Pocket Playlist settings using a USB connection.
(1): Browse, manage, copy, and delete the files and folders on your HP Pocket Playlist. (2): Convert audio and video files for playback on your mobile device. Files are stored on the HP Pocket Playlist, while playback occurs on your mobile device. This software adjusts the file format on the HP Pocket Playlist to match the output device that you select so that you can play the file from your mobile device.
NOTE: When using a wired USB connection, make sure the switch on the HP Pocket Playlist is set to USB mode . You can use several methods to browse to and access your device’s folders. ● Control Center 1. If you are connected to HP Pocket Playlist from your computer using a USB cable, click USB Connection. – or – If you are connected to HP Pocket Playlist from your computer using a wireless connection, click Wi-Fi Connection.
3 Connecting your mobile device(s) to HP Pocket Playlist This chapter provides information about connecting your mobile device to the HP Pocket Playlist. Downloading and using the playback application The HP Pocket Playlist app is available from the Apple App Store or Android app stores. The app lets you use your mobile device to play, show, and control videos, audio, and photos stored on the HP Pocket Playlist.
NOTE: When you establish a wireless connection from your mobile device to HP Pocket Playlist, your mobile device may drop the existing connection to your default wireless access point. You can configure your mobile device to allow connections to both sources. For more information, see Configuring HP Pocket Playlist for multiple network connections on page 12. How to browse and play media files HP Pocket Playlist organizes your files by various different categories, specific to the type of media.
6. a. Tap to select the files to add to the playlist. b. Tap OK when done. c. Select an existing playlist or New Playlist to add the files to. To play an existing playlist, tap the Playlist icon a. Tap the Menu/Settings button. b. Tap Play. to select the playlist.
4 Configuring HP Pocket Playlist You can access the settings from a computer using a wireless connection. You can also access some settings from the mobile applications, including Wi-Fi setup, hotspot mode, and default settings. Accessing settings from your mobile application 1. Open the app on your mobile device and select your HP Pocket Playlist. 2. Tap the Settings icon Accessing settings from your computer To access HP Pocket Playlist configuration settings from your computer: 1.
● (1) Folders: Lets you manage your files. ● (2) Memory used: Indicates how much storage space is being used. ● (3) Battery level: Displays remaining battery life. ● (4) Network: Displays the name of the network the HP Pocket Playlist is connected to using hotspot mode. ● (5) Settings: Click to access the Settings window. ● (6) Save button: Click to save changes to settings. ● (7) Power icon: Click to restart or shut down the HP Pocket Playlist.
● ● ◦ SSID: The same value as the Name box, this value is the alphanumeric key used to uniquely identify a wireless network. Change the value in the Name box to change it here. ◦ Password: The password used to connect to HP Pocket Playlist. If you do not specify a password, anyone within range of your HP Pocket Playlist can connect to it and access the files stored on it. HP recommends that you assign a password to restrict access to your devices.
3. Select the network you want your computer or mobile device to connect to in addition to HP Pocket Playlist, and then enter the network password. 4. If you want to prohibit access to HP Pocket Playlist from other devices connected to your router, click Yes next to Hidden in Network -orIf you want to allow access to HP Pocket Playlist by other devices connected to your router, click No next to Hidden in Network. 5. Click Save.
1. Open the Settings screen 2. Type the SSID name for HP Pocket Playlist, and then type and confirm the password. 3. Click Save. . NOTE: If you manually disconnect the wireless connection to HP Pocket Playlist from your computer, when you attempt to reconnect it, Windows treats it as a first time connection. When this occurs, the Connect to a Network dialog box opens indicating the device is a new router that has not been set up.
Streaming media You can stream media files to your stereo or television if you have a Digital Media Adapter (DMA) attached. The DMA accesses your stored media files and coordinates the streaming process. Streaming media to your entertainment center HP Pocket Playlist works with both wired or wireless DMAs. Your network must have wireless functionality to use a wireless DMA. To stream media content, configure your DMA to wirelessly connect to your HP Pocket Playlist.
Resetting media streaming The HP Pocket Playlist scans your stored media files to create a database. The reset function deletes this database and rebuilds it without deleting your data. Resetting may take a long time depending on the number of multimedia files. To reset media streaming: 1. Open the Settings window. For more information about accessing Settings, see Accessing settings from your computer on page 10. 2. Under Maintenance, click Rebuild DLNA Database.
To connect a Linux system to the device man pages: 1. Open a Terminal session. 2. Become root. 3. If necessary, install the Samba plug-in. 4. Create a directory for the shared files. Example: mkdir /mnt/sharefiles 5. Mount the device folder to the Linux computer, using the following syntax: mount -t smbfs //PocketPlaylist/sharename /mountpoint/sharedirectory NetBIOS name example: mount -t smbfs //PocketPlaylist/WiFiDrive /mnt/ sharefiles IP address example: mount -t smbfs //192.168.1.
Mapping folders on a Mac 1. In the Finder, click Go, Connect to server. 2. In the Connect to server dialog box, click Browse. 3. In the Network window, click WORKGROUP, PocketPlaylist. 4. In the panel that shows the available shares, click Connect 5. In the list on the Shared Volume window, select a shared volume, and then click OK. 6. In the SMB/CIFS File System Authentication window, enter the password if required, and then click OK.
5 Converting your media files so they play on your mobile device HP Pocket Playlist supports the following file formats: ● Video: .avi, .3gp, .flv, .m4v, .m4p, .mov, mp4, .mpeg, .mpeg2, .mpg, .ogg, .qt, .ts, .tts, .wmv ● Music: .aac, .ac3, .adts, asf, .lpcm, .m4a, .mp3, wav, wma ● Photo: .bmp, .gif, .jpeg, .png, .tiff, .tif Be sure to note that your playback device may not support all of these formats.
6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information. Connection issues When I connect to the HP Pocket Playlist device with my mobile device I lose Internet access. Cause Solution You have to configure the HP Pocket Playlist device for hotspot mode for it to connect to your home network so it can access the internet. Turn on hotspot mode and input your home network name and security information.
Network connection issues. Cause Solution Software firewalls installed on your computer can block communication and prevent the computer from locating the HP Pocket Playlist on your network. Update your firewall’s trusted software list to allow the following HP Pocket Playlist applications: ● nasinfo.dll ● NASSelector.exe For instructions to unblock, see the software vendor's documentation. Check that the router is correctly configured for DHCP.
Network connection issues. Cause Solution 2. If the computer is connected to the network using an Ethernet cable, right-click Local Area Connection. If the computer is using a wireless connection, rightclick Wireless Network Connection. 3. 4. Click Properties. In the dialog box that opens, check to ensure that TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol) is listed and selected. ● If TCP/IP is not listed, click Install, Protocol, and then Add.
Network connection issues. Cause Solution WINS refers to Windows Internet Naming Service, which converts NetBIOS network names to IP addresses. NetBIOS settings are found at the bottom of the dialog box. Make sure that the NetBIOS setting is not set to Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. 4. Check the network NetBIOS properties in Windows Vista. Make sure that the NetBIOS setting is not set to Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
I updated the firmware and now can't connect to HP Pocket Playlist. Cause Solution A firmware update automatically reboots the HP Pocket Playlist device, which may cause the computer to switch its wireless network connection to a different SSID (device). After the firmware update, reestablish the connection with HP Pocket Playlist. Upload issues I cannot upload using the web user interface. Cause Solution The web user interface upload function requires Adobe flash player.
Some of files (e.g., files newly copied to the device) are not found by the DMA. Cause Solution 5. Click Wi-Fi Connection, and then click Customize HP Pocket Playlist Settings. 6. At the top of the window, click Settings to open the Settings window. 7. Under Maintenance, next to DLNA Database Rebuild, click Rebuild DLNA Database. File doesn't appear. Cause Solution File type may not be supported, may need to convert the file to supported type.
Unable to stream media to an entertainment center. Cause Solution the HP Pocket Playlist to scan through new multimedia files to gather information, such as artist names, song titles, video names, and so on. This process often takes a long time especially if there are a large number of files. Once the scanning process completes, you can see the files on your DMA. 1. Make sure that your HP Pocket Playlist is powered up and working before you power up your Digital Media Adapter (DMA). 2.
Permission issues Windows 7 and Windows Vista permission messages Cause Solution As part of its enhanced security, the Windows operating system may display User Account Control dialog boxes. These dialog boxes help stop unauthorized changes to your computer and require permission to continue with the action. Always check that the action needing your permission is one that you intended. The source of the action is displayed in the middle band of the dialog box.
7 Glossary Common Internet File System (CIFS) A protocol for how a computer requests files from other computers on the network. This is the public version of the Server Message Block Protocol by IBM and modified by Microsoft. Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Alliance of consumer electronics companies with the goal of creating industry standards that allow products from all companies to be compatible and enable a network of electronic devices in the home.
Media streaming sends media—music, photos, and video files—from the HP Pocket Playlist to other devices that can play the media. HP Pocket Playlist allows media to stream to a Digital Media Adapter (DMA), or to mobile devices. router A device connected to your computer that joins two or more networks. For example, a router connects your local network to the internet. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) A set of communications protocols used to transmit data over networks.
