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2D-Link DSM-750 User ManualTable of ContentsSafety Information .......................................................4Product Overview ........................................................ 7Package Contents....................................................7Minimum System Requirements..............................8Introduction..............................................................9Features.................................................................10Hardware Overview ...............................................11Front Panel....................................................... 11Back Panel.......................................................12Using the Remote Control ...............................13Connecting the DSM-750 ..........................................15Video Connections...........................................15Audio Connections........................................... 17Network Connections.......................................19Setup...........................................................................20Wired Setup...........................................................21Media Center Extender Optional Set Up .........22Configure Your Network Settings Manually......24Wireless Setup.......................................................26Media Center Extender Optional Set Up .........27Setup Wizard ................................................... 29Manual Setup ...............................................30Encryption .................................................... 31Configure Your Network Settings Manually......33Completing the Setup Wizard .......................... 358-Digit Setup Key...................................................37Complete Extender Setup......................................37Windows® Media Player 11 Setup ............................ 38Using Your DSM-750..................................................47MediaLounge™ Home Page...................................47My Media ............................................................... 47Video................................................................48Viewing a Video............................................ 49Subtitles .......................................................50Music ...............................................................51Organizing Music Files.................................52Listening to Music ........................................53Browsing for Music ....................................... 54Photo ...............................................................55Organizing Photo Albums............................. 56Viewing a Photo ...........................................57Viewing a Slideshow ....................................58Search ...................................................................59USB Direct Menu................................................... 61Supported Formats.......................................... 62Table of Contents
3D-Link DSM-750 User ManualTable of ContentsWindows Media Center Menu................................ 63TV + Movies..................................................... 64Music ...............................................................65Pictures + Videos .............................................66Online Media....................................................66Tasks > Settings...............................................67Settings Menu........................................................68A/V Output .......................................................68Aspect Ratio.................................................68Video Output ................................................69Display Resolution........................................ 69S/PDIF Audio Output.................................... 70Network............................................................71Wired Connection......................................... 72Wireless Connection ....................................76Slideshow.........................................................83Slideshow Delay........................................... 83Photo Scaling ...............................................84Fade In/Fade Out ......................................... 84Slideshow Sequence.................................... 84System............................................................. 85Device Name................................................ 85Screen Saver Delay......................................85Browse Display............................................. 86System Reset...............................................87Update Device.............................................. 87About............................................................88Extender ..........................................................89Set up Extender ...........................................89Remove Setup Information........................... 90Learn More................................................... 90Automatic Start............................................. 91Remote Control ............................................91Launch Extender ..........................................92Wireless Security.......................................................93What is WEP?........................................................ 93What is WPA? ........................................................94Wireless Installation Considerations....................... 95Troubleshooting......................................................... 96Frequently Asked Questions.................................. 101Wireless Basics .......................................................103How to Check your Media ....................................... 107Converting an Earlier WMV File .......................... 108Audio and Video Cables Guide............................... 114Networking Basics ..................................................115Check your IP Address ........................................115Technical Specifications......................................... 116Contacting Technical Support................................ 118Warranty ...................................................................119Registration..............................................................124
4D-Link DSM-750 User ManualTable of ContentsFor optimum performance, please read the following information carefully.Safety PrecautionsThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert users 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION!THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS USED AS THE MAIN DISCONNECT DEVICE. ENSURE THAT THE SOCKET-OUTLET IS LOCATED/INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE.CAUTION!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING, OR SPLASHING. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS UPON THE UNIT.Safety Information
5D-Link DSM-750 User ManualTable of ContentsCAUTION!• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY MANNER.CAUTION!TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THE WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT OF THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT.This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This device does not contain any user serviceable parts.• Carefully read and follow the Manual and Quick Setup Guide.• Do not place the product near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat.• Do not use this product near water.• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.• Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. • Do not overload wall outlets.• Do not use this product during a storm. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. If the product is to be left unattended for a long period of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.• Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening the cover may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. For service, please contact a qualified service technician.
6D-Link DSM-750 User ManualTable of ContentsRadio and TV Interference: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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important Note: Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. Industry Canada statement:This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Important Note: Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
7D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewOKABC DEFJKLGHI MNOTUVPQRS WXYZ1234567809CLEAR ENTERDSM-750REPEAT SHUFFLE SEARCHAUDIOTRACKChannel PageRecordedTV OptionsGuide Live TVProduct OverviewPackage ContentsSoftware, Product Documentation, and Warranty on CDEthernet CableCompositeAudio/Video CableD-Link DSM-750Wireless HD Media Center ExtenderRemote Control(2 AA Batteries Included)WirelessAntennasQuick Setup Guide
8D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewMinimum System Requirements• Standard or HD Television with HDMI, Component Video, S-Video, or Composite Video Input• TV, Stereo, or A/V Receiver with Optical Digital, Coaxial Digital, or Composite Audio Input• Wired or Wireless Network (100Mbps Ethernet or Wireless Draft 802.11n Network is Recommended for Optimal Video Streaming)FOR MEDIA CENTER EXTENDER MODEPC with:• 1GHz Processor• 1GB RAM• 200MB Hard Drive Space• CD-ROM Drive• Windows Vista® Home Premium or Ultimate• To view live TV, a TV Tuner that supports Windows Vista is requiredFOR D-LINK MEDIALOUNGE™ MODEPC with:• 500MHz Processor• 128MB Memory• 100MB Hard Drive Space• CD-ROM Drive• Windows Vista® Home Basic or XPFOR INTERNET ACCESS• Broadband Modem• Router• Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
9D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewIntroductionIf you do not have Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate yet, you can still use the DSM-750 in MediaLounge modeto share music, photos, and video files from your Windows Vista Home Basic or XP computer.Simple to setup with a sleek design that makes it a natural addition to any home entertainment center.The AV connectorson the back panel of the DSM-750 allow for direct connection to your television or home theater system. Use theincluded remote control to access media content stored on your PC. Browse music files, watch videos, and displayphotos, all on your television!USB Direct playback is also available through the DSM-750. The USB connector is located on the front panel, whichallows for easy access to music, photos, and videos stored on removable USB flash drives.The DSM-750 supports the majority of audio, video, and image file formats by using the Windows Media Center. Youcan stream MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG Vorbis, and AIFF files from your computer and enjoy them on your home stereosystem. Watch stored videos in H.264, VC-1, WMV9, MPEG1/2/4, AVI, Xvid, or DVR-MS (recorded TV from WindowsMedia Center) on your television. Enjoy slideshows of your favorite photos in JPEG, JPEG2000, TIFF, GIF, BMP orPNG formats. Better yet, it’s easy to access the files through the television interface using the remote control includedwith the DSM-750. Dynamic on-screen menus provide for easy to use navigation.The DSM-750 is capable of playing back High-Definition video files with support for resolutions up to 1080i and includesthe latest High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connection. Connect the DSM-750 to your television using HDMIand experience the highest quality digital video signal.D-Link introduces the latest addition to its multimedia family of slave products: the D-Link DSM-750 WirelessHigh-Definition (HD) Media Center Extender.Using your home entertainment center from the comfort of the living room,the DSM-750 includes everything you need to instantly access and play music, videos, and photos. If you have WindowsVista Home Premium or Ultimate, the Media Center Extender makes it possible to watch recorded and live TV, timeshiftthrough live TV, and access Online Media on your television.The DSM-750 features 802.11g and draft 802.11n wirelesstechnology and can also connect to a wired network. These options provide you with the maximum throughput forsharing and transferring digital media.®®
10D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 1 - Product Overview• Stream media content from a PC or D-Link Network Attached Storage to your entertainment center.• Stream live TV from a Vista® Home Premium/Ultimate PC that has a TV tuner.• Experience Windows Media Center on your TV from your Windows Vista Ultimate or Home Premium PC.• Access Windows Media Center’s Online Media, Video, Photo, Music, Internet TV, and more...• Supports WMV9 video files, as well as H.264, VC-1, MPEG 1/2/4, XVID, and AVI.• High-Definition (HD) video files with support for resolution up to 1080i.• Listen to digital music on your stereo system.• View digital photos, slideshows, and videos on TV.• Convenient access to media content stored on a USB drive using the front panel USB connector.• Connect using an Ethernet network cable at up to 100Mbps.• Easily connect to your wireless network using 802.11a/b/g/n.• Dual band 11n wireless works at 2.4GHz, and 5GHz for best possible streaming of HD video.• UPnP AV compliant to support standard Media Server software.• Support for most popular digital media formats.• Remote controlled TV interface for quick access to your media content.• Sleek design complements your existing audio/video equipment.• Optical and coaxial digital audio output.• Component, Composite, S-Video, and HDMI video outputs.• 64- or 128-bit WEP security, WPA™ PSK support, and WPA2™ PSK support.• Supports DHCP for easy connection to your home network.• Dynamic on-screen menus and a built-in screensaver.• Time-Shift TV - Rewind and pause while watching live TV.• Record TV up to two weeks in the future.• Easy setup wizardFeatures
11D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewFront PanelPower ButtonPress the Power button on your remote control and the device’s power button will illuminate. You may also press the power button located here on the DSM-750 front panel.USB PortInsert a USB thumb drive to view additional videos, music, and photos.
12D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewBack PanelResetUsing a small pointed object, depress the reset switch for 10 seconds to restore the DSM-750 to factory default settings.RJ-45 Ethernet ConnectorConnect the supplied Ethernet cable to the network cable connector, and attach the other end to a router or hub on your network.AntennasAttach the three supplied antennas for wireless communication with your network.HDMI*Coaxial Digital AudioComponent VideoComposite Audio/VideoOptical Digital AudioS-Video*HDMI outputs both audio and video.
13D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewTurn the DSM-750 ON or OFF.Plays music, photo slideshows, videos, live TV & recorded TV.Starts recording Live TV in Extender mode.Stops playing any media file, live TV or recorded TV.Rewinds music, video files, live TV and recorded TV.Fast forwards through music, video files, “timeshifted” live TV and recorded TV.Selects previous music track or photo. In Extender mode during “timeshifted” live TV and recorded TV, this button rewinds back 10 seconds.Selects the next music track or photo. In Extender mode during “timeshifted” live TV and recorded TV, this button moves ahead 30 seconds.Pauses music, photo slideshows, videos, live TV & recorded TV.Information about the selected media file appears.Returns to the previously viewed page.Selects currently highlighted selection and starts playing selected media file.When in MediaLounge mode, this button starts the Media Center Extender mode. Jumps to the Media Center home screen when already in Media Center Extender mode.Moves up or down a page in a list of media files.Changes the current Live TV channel being viewed up or down (Extender mode only).When in Media Center Extender mode, this button starts the MediaLounge mode. Jumps to MediaLounge home screen when already in MediaLounge mode.(Works in Extender mode only). Jumps to the Recorded TV page of Windows Media Center.In MediaLounge mode, displays music, photo, and video shortcuts. In Photos,a photo toolbar is displayed (rotate, zoom, and pan).(Works in Extender mode only). Jumps to the television viewing guide.(Works in Extender mode only). Displays the currently selected television channel.Enter alphanumeric characters (alphabet and numeral characters can be entered).Using the Remote Control(1) POWER (2) Player Functions PlayRecordStopRewindFast ForwardSkip backwardSkip forwardPause(3) More Info (4) Back (5) OK / Navigation Arrows(6) Windows Media Center(7) Page UP / DOWN(8) Channel UP / DOWN(9) MediaLounge™ Mode(10) Recorded TV (11) Options(12) Guide (13) Live TV(14) Alphanumeric Keypad 12345786910 1112 13141516171820 1921
14D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewSelects currently highlighted selection. Same as OK button above. Clears any text that was entered by the On Screen Keyboard or number keys.(Works in MediaLounge mode only) Jumps to the Search page when in MyMedia to search for music, photos or videos.(Works in MediaLounge mode only) Repeats playback of a single selected music track or multiple music tracks.(Works in MediaLounge mode only) Toggles between audio tracks in a supported video file with multiple tracks.(Works in MediaLounge mode only) Shuffles the playback order of music tracks in a folder or playlist.Toggles between supporting the 4 color-coded Teletext buttons for Europe and MediaLounge mode buttons below the Teletext button.(15) ENTER (16) CLEAR(17) SEARCH(18) REPEAT(19) AUDIO TRACK (20) SHUFFLE(21) Teletext ModeNote: The DSM-750 remote control does not have volume control buttons, nor does it have a mute button. It is recommended that you use your audio device’s remote control to control the volume.
15D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - Configuration•Composite Video ConnectorPlug the supplied yellow video cable into the VIDEO connector on the DSM-750 and the matching opposite end of the cable to your television input.•S-Video ConnectorPlug the S-Video cable into the S-VIDEO connector on the DSM-750 and the opposite end into the S-Video connector on your television. Note: This cable is not supplied.Connecting the DSM-750All audio, video, and networking connections are located on the rear panel of the DSM-750. Video ConnectionsSelect one of four ways to connect video to your DSM-750:
16D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - Configuration•HDMIPlug the HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the back panel of the DSM-750.Plug the opposite end to the matching HDMI connector on your television or audio/video system. HDMI provides the best video quality resolution up to 1080i, plus audio support.High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio on a single cable.Note: This cable is not supplied.•Component Video ConnectorsMatch the color coded cables to the matching COMPONENT connectors on the DSM-750 and the opposite end into the component video input of your television. This connection supports HD video resolution up to 1080i.Note: This cable is not supplied.
17D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - Configuration•Optical Digital AudioConnect an optical audio connector into the OPTICAL connector on the DSM-750 and the matching opposite end of the cable to the audio input of your audio system.•Composite AudioPlug the supplied red and white connectors into the AUDIO (color-coded matching) connectors on the DSM-750.Plug the opposite ends to the matching connectors on your television or audio/video system.Note: This cable is not supplied. Audio ConnectionsSelect one of three ways to connect audio to your DSM-750:
18D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - Configuration•Coaxial Digital AudioConnect a coaxial digital audio connector into the COAX connector on the DSM-750 and the matching opposite end of the cable to the audio input of your audio system.Note: This cable is not supplied.
19D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - Configuration•RJ-45 Ethernet ConnectorConnect the supplied Ethernet cable to the network cable connector, and attach the other end to a router or hub on your network.•Wireless AntennasAttach the supplied three antennas by threading them onto the “gold” antenna connectors located on the back of the DSM-750. Be sure the antennas are secure and in an upright position.Note: If you place the DSM-750 in an enclosed area (e.g. an entertainment center) you may need to obtain an extension antenna to provide an optimal wireless signal.Network ConnectionsSelect one of two ways to connect your DSM-750 to your network:
20D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationIf you have Windows Vista® Ultimate, Home Premium or later, and want to use your DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender, you will need to get the Media Center Extender Update for the Windows Vista PC by either:• Using Windows Update from your Windows Vista PC. or• Insert the setup CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive and click on the Install Media Center Extender Update option on the setup CD.Note: Insert the setup CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive toaccess the DSM-750 Manual and Quick Setup Guide.SetupClick Install Media Center Extender Update
21D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationWired SetupNote: If you choose to connect to a wireless network, please skip to the Wireless Setup section on page 26. For the quickest and easiest installation, it is highly recommended that DHCP is enabled. Most networks have DHCP enabled to allow new devices on the network to connect automatically.Make sure the DSM-750 is properly connected to your router with the supplied Ethernet cable.After plugging in the Ethernet cable, plug the end of the DSM-750 power supply cord into a power outlet. Position your media player so that you can see it from where you view your TV. Power on the DSM-750 by pressing the Power button on the included DSM-750 remote control.Note: Make sure your media player is not behind the TV so you can use your DSM-750 remote control.Using the TV’s remote control, turn on your TV and select the correct audio/video input source. When the correct audio/video input source is selected, you will see the MediaLounge™startup screen or Optional Set Up screen.Note: If you don’t remember how to change TV inputs, refer to the TV User Manual for instructions.
22D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationMedia Center Extender Optional Set UpIf you are NOT using your DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender, click Cancel. If you have Windows Vista® Home Premium or Ultimate, and you want to set up the Extender, skip to the following page. Setting up the DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender allows a Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate based PC to share the Media Center experience on your TV. If you only have Windows Vista Home Basic or XP, you will only have access to the MediaLounge™mode.After clicking Cancel, click Finish. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows network settings required by the DSM-750 to be set automatically. If DHCP is enabled on your network, your wired setup is complete and the DSM-750 MediaLounge home screen will appear. Please skip to page 38.Note: DHCP allows devices to be added to the network with minimal or no manual configuration.Click CancelClick Finish
23D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationIf you ARE using your DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender, click Next. On the following screen, click Next again to continue. Note: You can also setup your DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender at a later time.Note: If DHCP is enabled, please skip to the “8-Digit Setup Key” section on page 37. If DHCP is NOT enabled, please continue to the “Configure Your Network Settings Manually” section on the following page.DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows network settings required by the DSM-750 to be set automatically.Click NextClick Next
24D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationConfigure Your Network Settings ManuallyUse your remote control number keypad, or select the numbers from the on screen number pad, to enter your wired network’s IP address.Once you have entered your IP address, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press OK.Use your remote control number keypad, or select the numbers from the on screen number pad, to enter your wired network’s Subnet mask.Once you have entered your Subnet mask, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press OK.Click NextClick Next
25D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationUse your remote control number keypad, or select the numbers from the on screen number pad, to enter your wired network’s Internet gateway.Once you have entered your Internet gateway, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press OK.Use your remote control number keypad, or select the numbers from the on screen number pad, to enter your wired network’s DNS server.Once you have entered your DNS server, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press Enter.Please wait while the DSM-750 connects to your network. After connecting successfully to the DSM-750, please skip to the “8-Digit Setup Key“ section on page 37.Note: If you are unable to connect to your network, please check your network connections or contact your network administrator.Click NextClick Next
26D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationWireless SetupMake sure the supplied three antennas are properly attached onto the “gold” antenna connectors located on the back of the DSM-750, and that the antennas are secure and in an upright position.For the quickest and easiest installation, it is highly recommended that DHCP and SSID broadcast are enabled. Most networks have DHCP and SSID broadcast enabled to allow new devices to find the wireless network and connect automatically.After you’ve connected the antennas, plug the end of the DSM-750 power supply cord into a power outlet. Position your media player so that you can see it from where you view your TV. Power on the DSM-750 by pressing the Powerbutton on the included DSM-750 remote control.Note: Make sure your media player is not behind the TV so you can use your DSM-750 remote control.Using the TV’s remote control, turn on your TV and select the correct audio/video input source. When the correct audio/video input source is selected, you will see the MediaLounge™ startup screen or Optional Set Up screen.Note: If you don’t remember how to change TV inputs, refer to the TV User Manual for instructions.
27D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationMedia Center Extender Optional Set UpIf you are NOT using your DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender, click Cancel. If you have Windows Vista® Home Premium or Ultimate, and you want to set up the Extender, skip to the following page. Setting up the DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender allows a Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate based PC to share the Media Center experience on your TV. If you only have Windows Vista Home Basic or XP, you will only have access to the MediaLounge™mode.After clicking Cancel, click Finish. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows network settings required by the DSM-750 to be set automatically. If DHCP is enabled on your network, the Setup Wizard screen will appear. Please skip to page 29 to continue with the Setup Wizard.Note: DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows network settings required by the DSM-750 to be set automatically.Click CancelClick Finish
28D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationIf you ARE using your DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender, click Next. On the following screen, click Next again to continue. Note: You can also setup your DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender at a later time.Note: If DHCP is NOT enabled, you will have to enter your network settings manually to complete the Setup Wizard. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows network settings required by the DSM-750 to be set automatically.Click NextClick Next
29D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSetup WizardFollow the on screen instructions to continue with the wireless network setup. Click Next to begin the Wireless Setup Wizard.Please wait while the DSM-750 searches for available wireless networks.Note: If your router’s SSID broadcast is turned off, please use your remote control to select Manual Setup. If you clicked Manual Setup, please continue to the following page. If you did not click Manual Setup, please skip to page 31.Click Next
30D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationManual SetupNote: This page can be skipped by most users if SSID broadcast is enabled.By using the remote control’s alphanumeric keypad, or the On Screen Keyboard, you may enter your wireless network’s name. When you have completed entering the network name, use the down arrow to select Next.Note: If your wireless network is not found, refer to the “Wireless Installation Considerations and Troubleshooting” section starting on page 95 for information as to why this may have happened.By using your remote control, navigate through the encryption type list by either pressing the up or down arrow. Once you find your network’s encryption type, use your remote control to click it. Please continue to the “Encryption” section on the following page.Click Next
31D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSelect your wireless network from the list of networks that appear.Note: If you do not see your wireless network, refer to the “Wireless Installation Considerations and Troubleshooting” section starting on page 95 for information as to why this may have happened.EncryptionIf your wireless home network is using wireless encryption, you will need to provide the DSM-750 with the network security passphrase. By using the On Screen Keyboard, you may enter the network security passphrase.
32D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationWhen you have completed entering the network security passphrase, use the down arrow to select Next.Note: This passphrase must exactly match the network security passphrase, consult your network administrator for more information. If DHCP is enabled on your network, select Auto (Recommended). If DHCP is not enabled on your network, select Advanced Setup to enter the wireless network settings manually.Note: If you selected Advanced Setup, please skip to “Configure Your Network Settings Manually” on the following page. If you selected Auto (Recommended), please skip to the “Completing the Setup Wizard“ section on page 35.Click Next
33D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationConfigure Your Network Settings ManuallyNote: Skip this section if DHCP is enabled on your network.Use your remote control number keypad, or select the numbers from the on screen number pad, to enter your wireless network’s IP address.Once you have entered your IP address, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press Enter.Use your remote control number keypad, or select the numbers from the on screen number pad, to enter your wireless network’s Subnet mask.Once you have entered your Subnet mask, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press Enter.Click NextClick Next
34D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationUse your remote control number keypad, or select the numbers from the on screen number pad, to enter your wireless network’s Internet gateway.Once you have entered your Internet gateway, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press Enter.Use your remote control number keypad, or select the numbers from the on screen number pad, to enter your wireless network’s DNS server.Once you have entered your DNS server, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press Enter.Please wait while the DSM-750 connects to your network.Note: If you are unable to connect to your network, please contact your network administrator.Click NextClick Next
35D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationCompleting the Setup WizardConnecting to the wireless network may take up to a minute. The “You have successfully set up your device on your home network” message should appear. If you chose NOT to setup the DSM-750 as a Windows Media Center Extender, click Finish. Your wireless setup is complete and the DSM-750 MediaLounge™home screen will appear. Please skip to page 38.Note: If you did not receive the “successful” message mentioned here, please refer to the “Wireless Installation Considerations and Troubleshooting” section starting on page 95. for more information.
36D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationIf you ARE using the DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender, click Next to continue. On the Extender Setup screen, click Next again.Click NextClick Next
37D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - Configuration8-Digit Setup KeyAn 8-digit Setup Key will appear on the TV. Please write down or remember this 8-digit Setup Key and then go to your PC to finish the setup.Complete Extender SetupWhile at your PC, click Start and select Windows Media Center. Select Tasksby scrolling down the menu. Once you are in Tasks, scroll right and click on Add Extender.Follow the on screen instructions to enter the 8-digit Setup Key and to configure Windows® Media Center for your DSM-750.Congratulations, your Extender setup is complete.
38D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationTo get the most out of the DSM-750 Media Center Extender, and to enjoy the Windows Media Center experience on your TV by using the DSM-750, a PC with Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate is required. If you are not yet ready to experience Windows Media Center from your DSM-750, you can still view photos or videos, or listen to music, from a Windows Vista Basic or Windows XP computer. To share audio, video, and photo files from your computer, it is necessary to have Windows Media Player 11 or another UPnP™ AV media server software on the PC. Windows Media Player 11 software allows you to share your PC’s audio, video, and photo files with your media player. Windows® Media Player 11 software then streams the content to your DSM-750 via your wired/wireless network connection. If more than one PC contains files you want to share, you can select one of the following options:1. Copy all of the files to one computer designated to run the Windows Media Player 11 software.2. Map network drives on the computer with the Windows Media Player 11 software to additional computers that contain files you want to share. This method also allows you to share files from computers that cannot run the Windows Media Player 11 software such as Macintosh systems. The computer running the Windows Media Player 11 software must always be on when streaming content from any computer. Note: In order to share files from your MAC to your PC you must turn on Windows sharing from Preferences Menu and select Sharing.3. Configure the Windows Media Player 11 software on each computer. 4. All versions of Windows Vista include Windows Media Player 11. Windows XP offers Windows Media Player 11 as a free update from Windows Update, or you can download Windows Media Player 11 by visiting microsoft.com.Windows® Media Player 11 Setup
39D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationIn order to share media to your DSM-750 using Windows® Media Player 11, you must first allow your media player access in the software. Click the down arrow under Library and select Media Sharing. Click the Share my media to: check box. Select your D-Link DSM-750 media player from the Media Sharing box and then click the Allow button.
40D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationYour device will now have a green check mark. Click Apply and then click OK.Now you need to add the folders containing media you want shared with your DSM-750. Click on Library and then click on Add to Library.
41D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationClick the Advanced Options button in the bottom left-hand corner. Click Add and choose the folders with media you wish to be shared. If you have folders in other areas of your hard drive or on other drives in your PC or network, you will need to select the Add button and select each folder manually. Once you have added the folder(s) you want to share click OK.Windows® Media Player 11 will now search for supported media files in the folders you selected to share.
42D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationClick Close and you are ready to use Windows® Media Player 11 as your server.You can now return to your TV and select the Windows Media Server from My Media on the DSM-750 Home Page.
43D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationOnce you have confirmed that your Windows® Media Player sharing has been enabled and is showing on your D-Link DSM-750 you can select your Music, Photos or Videos after selecting the Windows Media Player 11 media server.
44D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationIf you are using Windows Vista® and Media Sharing is disabled, follow these steps to enable media sharing:Open Windows Media Player 11. Click the down arrow under Library and select Media Sharing.Click the Networking button.
45D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationClick the Customize button.Select Private under Location Type. Click the Next button.
46D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationClick the Close button. Media sharing should now be accessible from your Windows Vista® PC.
47D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationUsing Your DSM-750MediaLounge™ Home PageThe MediaLounge Home Page will appear after you have successfully configured your DSM-750 with your network. The following options are available:•My Media•USB Direct•Windows Media Center (Operational only if the DSM-750 is setup as an Extender)•SettingsThe folder names and their order that are displayed in the My Media menu are dependant on the media server you are connected to. The following folders may appear:•Video•Music•Photo•PlaylistsNote: The menu interface is initially setup to display in Thumbnail mode, but you may find it easier to navigate through the menus in List mode. To change this setting to List mode, access the Settings menu and selectBrowse Display. Please see page 86 for more information.My Media
48D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationThe following video file formats are supported:• MPEG-1• MPEG-2• MPEG-4 (ASP - Advanced Simple Profile)• AVI (MPEG4 layer only, does not support uncompressed AVI, Resolution up to 1080i)• XVID (with MP3 and PCM)• WMV9 (Resolution up to 1080i)• DVR-MS (Record TV from Windows Media Center)• H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10)Video
49D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationViewing a VideoOnce you enter the Video menu, you will see a list of video folders and/or video files. Use the Navigation Arrows on your DSM-750 remote control to navigate to the video file you wish to view. Once you have made your choice, highlight the video and press OK, or press Play to view the video. If your video is located within a folder, highlight the folder and press OK. Then highlight the video and press OK again, or press Play to view the video.Play - To play video.Pause - To pause video. Fast Forward - To fast forward through the video. Press this button several times to change the speed.Rewind - To rewind through the video. Press this button several times to change the speed.Stop - Stops the video.Skip Forward - Skips forward 30 seconds of a video. Only for compatible types of video.Skip Backward - Skips through 10 seconds of the video in reverse.Audio Track ButtonThe Audio Track button on your remote control allows you to toggle through multiple language tracks in a video that contains multiple audio tracks.Note: REPEAT and SHUFFLE only work while listening to music.
50D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSubtitlesYour media player supports the display of the SRT subtitle file format. To use it, make sure that it is in the same folder as your movie file and that they are both named exactly the same.Simply start the video file and the subtitles will show at the bottom of the screen.Note: Tools to generate SRT files can be found online.
51D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationYour music listening experience on the media player depends upon the quality of your digital music files on your PC. Avoid quality settings below 48kbps as they are unsupported. For CD quality music, rip your MP3s at 128kbps or higher, with a sample rate of 44.1kHz.The following music file formats are supported:• MP3 (up to 320 kbps) MPEG-1, Layer 3 Audio file -The standard Internet music file format. This is the most commonly used audio format.• WMA (Does not support WMA lossless) Windows Media Audio file - Supported by the Microsoft Windows Media player and some music jukebox programs. Also supports WMDRM protected WMA files when using Windows Media Player 11.• WAV WAV was developed by Microsoft and IBM. WAV sound files end in .wav and are compatible with Windows applications supporting audio.• AIFF (AIFF files must be encoded in PCM format only.) AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) was developed by Apple Computers and is the standard audio format for Macintosh computers. File extensions are .AIF or .IEF.• MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 Moving Pictures Experts Group created standards for compressing audio and video. Audio uses the file extension .mp3.• OGG Vorbis Open source audio format. Uses the file extension .ogg. Note: You are able to play music while viewing a slideshow.Music
52D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationOrganizing Music FilesMusic files are located on your PC, or on a compatible Network Attached Storage (NAS) drive. They can be contained in one directory folder, or organized in several subfolders. The DSM-750 displays your music files by genres, artists, albums, and tracks. This information is obtained from the ID3 tags in each of your music files. The ID3 tag is created for you when you rip (copy) your music from your CD. However, if your music files have incorrect or incomplete tags, the tracks may not appear where they should in your music categories. The exact order in which your folders and files appear on the DSM-750, are controlled by the media server software.
53D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationListening to MusicOnce you enter the Music menu, you will see a list of your music folders. Use the Navigation Arrows on your DSM-750 remote control to navigate to the music file you wish to listen to. Once you have made your choice, highlight the music file and press OK, or press Play. The DSM-750 music player will appear and your song selection will begin.Note: The album art will only display if the song you downloaded or ripped from your CD is from an actual album. The album art is downloaded from an online media library.Play - To play music.Pause - To pause music.Fast Forward - To fast forward through the music.Rewind - To rewind through the music.Stop - Stops the music.Record - Starts recording Live TV in Extender mode.Skip Forward - Skips through the music at certain points.Skip Backward - Skips through the music in reverse at certain points.SHUFFLE - This option is only available while in MediaLounge™mode.REPEAT - This option is only available while in MediaLounge mode.Note: REPEAT and SHUFFLE only work for music. These buttons are not supported for video or photos.
54D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationThere are many ways to browse for a music track. For example, let’s use the following music file located in the default music folder. (...\Beethoven\Ode to joy.mp3)Ode to joy.mp3Artist: Ludwig van BeethovenAlbum: BeethovenGenre: ClassicalTo browse for this track in the track list:1. Select All Tracks2. Highlight Ode to joyTo browse by artist:1. Select Artists2. Select Ludwig van Beethoven3. Select Beethoven4. Highlight Ode to joyTo browse by album:1. Select Albums2. Select Beethoven3. Highlight Ode to joyTo browse by genre:1. Select Genres2. Select Classical3. Select Ludwig van Beethoven4. Select Beethoven5. Highlight Ode to joyTo browse by folder:1. Select Folders2. Select My Music3. Select Beethoven4. Select Ode to joyNote: see the SEARCH function on page 59 for additional search options.Browsing for Music
55D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationPhotoThe following photo file formats are supported: • BMP (non-compressed)Windows bitmap file. Widely used in MicrosoftWindows for pictures and backgrounds.• JPEG (grayscale, RGB, YCbCy)(Does not support CMYK, YCCK.)The JPEG format is the Internet and digital photo format standard used by most digital cameras.• GIF(Animated GIF’s are not supported)Older format still widely available on the internet for photos, web pages, and clip art.• PNG (Non-alpha channel only)Portable Network Graphics standard created in response to limitations in the GIF file format.•TIFF (RGB)(Does not support CMYK, YMC, YMCK, KCMY)Tagged Image File Format is a raster file format.•JPEG2000JPEG2000 is a new image format based on the latest compression technology. Note: You are able to play music while viewing a slideshow.
56D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationOrganizing Photo AlbumsUnlike music files, photos contain little information about their content. Therefore, photos are organized by their filename and by the folder they are in. Many digital cameras will organize your photos into folders when you connect and unload them to your PC. Each time you dock or connect, a new folder is created using the current date and time, and all photos are copied into that folder. To simplify browsing on your DSM-750, you can create folders on your PC. For instance, create a folder in the My Pictures directory called Vacation and copy all of your vacation photos into it. Your DSM-750 will show the Vacationfolder. To play a slideshow of the folder, highlight it and press the Play button. To view a list of photos in the folder, highlight it and press the right arrow button.You can give your photos meaningful names by renaming the files on the PC. Most digital cameras number photos sequentially. For example, rename the photo IM001125.jpg to sunset.jpg on your PC. The photo will be displayed as sunset.jpg on your DSM-750*.You can create as many folders as you need. Create a folder for the year, then create folders inside for each of the months, and then folders in each month for special occasions (birthday, vacation, holidays, etc...).*Folder creation and renaming files must be done on the PC via standard Windows® procedures.
57D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationViewing a PhotoOnce you enter the Photo menu, you will see a list of folders and pictures. Use the Navigation Arrows on your DSM-750 remote control to navigate to the photo file you wish to view. Once you have made your choice, highlight the photo file and press OK. When viewing a photo you can change the on-screen appearance by applying rotate, pan, and zoom effects. These on-screen effects are only for enhancing the on-screen view and are not saved to the actual file. To access the photo viewing effects, press the Options button on the remote control while viewing the photo that you want to manipulate. To select an effect, highlight the effect using the Navigation Arrowson the remote control and press OK to select the effect. Rotate the photo 90° clockwiseRotate the photo 90° counter-clockwiseRotate the photo 180° clockwiseZoom in on the photoPan the PhotoPress the Options button on your DSM-750 remote control to access the options menu while viewing a photo. Press the Optionsbutton again to exit the options menu.
58D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationViewing a SlideshowOnce you enter the Photo menu, you will see a list of folders and pictures. To start playing a photo slideshow, highlight a folder and press the Play button. The first photo will be displayed and then followed by the next photo in the folder. All photos in the folder will be displayed. Please continue to the Slideshow section on page 83 to setup your slideshow settings. The Slideshow settings are:•Time Delay•Photo Scaling•Fade In/Fade Out•Slideshow SequenceControlling photo playback is very similar to controlling a CD player. Once you have started a photo slideshow, use the DSM-750 remote to Play,Pause, or Stop the show. Press the Skip Backward and Skip Forward buttons to skip to the previous or next photo. To set the amount of time before the next photo in a slideshow is displayed, please continue to the Slideshow section on page 83.
59D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSearchClick the SEARCH button on the DSM-750 remote control and the following screen will appear. This screen allows you to search for music tracks, videos, and/or photos. The search function only works in MediaLounge™ mode, and you must be in the My Media section before conducting a search. Select between All, Photo, Video, or Music. After making a selection, click OK on your DSM-750 remote control.Note: The search function only works for MediaLounge™ mode.After selecting a media type to search in, you must provide a search type by either selecting Starts with or Contains. •Starts with will search for files that begin with characters entered during your search. Example search of the letters en would be:Enjoy the SpaghettiEndless ResolutionEntering San Diego•Contains will search for files that contain the specified characters anywhere in the file name. Example search of the letters en would be:This is the Beginning of the EndThe Small PretenderEntering San Diego
60D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationThe next screen that follows will have an On Screen Keyboard with a search box. You MUST use the On Screen Keyboard to enter alphanumeric characters in the search box. Click Search to begin your search.If you want to remove the last character entered, use the DSM-750 remote control’s Navigation Arrows to toggle down and select the Delete option. While Delete is highlighted, click OK on the remote control to actually delete the last character. If you want to clear the entire search box, use the DSM-750 remote control’s Navigation Arrows to toggle down and select the Clear option. While Clear is highlighted, click OK on the remote control to actually clear the search box. You may also press CLEAR on your DSM-750 remote control to clear the search box.Note: The alphanumeric keypad on your DSM-750 remote control is unavailable while accessing the Search screen. You MUST use the On Screen Keyboard to continue with your search.
61D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationUSB Direct MenuInsert your USB thumb drive into the USB port on the front panel of the DSM-750. The DSM-750 will automatically detect if there is a USB drive, and the USB Direct option will be available to you on the MediaLounge™ menu.The DSM-750 currently supports NTFS, FAT, and FAT32 formats. You can play music from your USB drive, and view photos from a listed server by accessing My Media.
62D-Link DSM-750 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSupported FormatsThe following file formats are supported using USB Direct: • MPEG-1• MPEG-2• MP3• OGG•WAV•WMA•AIF (.aif only)•AC3•LPCM (.lpcm only)• H.264 (.avi)• WMV9 (up to 720p)• VC-1• MPEG-1•MPEG-2 TS (up to 8Mbps)•MPEG-2 PS (up to 8Mbps)•M2V•MPEG-4 (.mp4)•XVID•M4V• JPEG (.jpg & .jpeg)• GIF• PNG• TIF (.tif & .tiff)Note: You are able to play music while viewing a slideshow.MUSIC VIDEO PHOTO

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