Inventec DMP3000 Digital Media Bridge User Manual
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MediaBridge Digital Media Player Model DMP3000 User’s Guide 1662616C_01.indd 1 12/14/05 3:56:48 PM Important Information Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. (or back). No user serviceable parts DO NOT OPEN. inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. 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. Operating Temperature: 40ºF to 120ºF (5ºC to 50ºC) Storage Temperature: -5ºF to 150ºF (-20ºC to 65ºC) Net Weight: 5.75 lbs (approx.) CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of the electrical outlet and fully insert. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it. CAUTION! • 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. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 1662616C_01.indd 2 12/14/05 3:56:49 PM Important Information 9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. NOTE: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product. Model No.:____________________________________________ Serial No.:_____________________________________________ Purchase Date:_________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone:_________________________________ Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Product may vary from that shown. Logos are registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1662616C_01.indd 3 12/14/05 3:56:49 PM Important Information FCC Declaration of Conformity 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. Trade Name: Acoustic Research Model(s): DMP3000 Equipment Classification: TV/Computer Interface Device Responsible Party: Thomson Inc. 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 Telephone: (317) 587-3569 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 and 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 this 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 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 and your body. 1662616C_01.indd 4 12/14/05 3:56:49 PM Welcome to MediaBridge! Your AR MediaBridge allows you to take digital music files, photos, and videos stored on your computer network and play them on a home entertainment system. Instead of crowding around a computer to look at pictures, watch them on your TV, even in HD. Listen to your music the way it was meant to be heard—on your home entertainment system. You can even stream videos from your computer network to the TV by using the MediaBridge remote control. You can experience music, movies, or photos in the comfort of your living room, family room, or bedroom. As the MediaBridge streams your digital files from your computer network, it leaves your computer free to perform other functions such as e-mail or surfing the web. Bridging the gap is seamless— wirelessly or wired—the choice is yours. In This Guide ... Welcome to MediaBridge!........................5 Setting Up Your MediaBridge...................8 Using Your MediaBridge.........................16 Using Your Remote Control.....................22 Troubleshooting.......................................29 Limited Warranty.....................................34 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 1662616C_01.indd 5 12/14/05 3:56:50 PM Welcome to MediaBridge! What’s in the Box Before you start setting up, make sure your MediaBridge package includes the following parts: • Acoustic Research Digital MediaBridge (DMP3000) Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover. • Remote control 2. Insert 2 “AA” fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Two AA batteries for the remote 3. Replace the cover. • Power supply and AC cable • Wireless networking antenna • Composite video cable • Analog audio cable • Software installation CD • Registration card Using the Remote to Operate Other Devices The MediaBridge remote control is already programmed to operate the MediaBridge. You can program the remote to operate up to 5 other devices in your entertainment center. See pages 2228 for instructions on how to program and use the remote. The first step in setting up your MediaBridge is installing the batteries in the remote. IMPORTANT: Do not turn on your MediaBridge yet! Wait until you’ve connected it to your home entertainment system and computer network—connection instructions start on page 8. 1662616C_01.indd 6 12/14/05 3:56:51 PM Welcome to MediaBridge Front of the MediaBridge Power indicator IR receiver (for remote) Power switch Network connection indicator Back of the MediaBridge Ethernet jack Power cord jack Digital coaxial audio jack USB port Component video output jacks for HDTV or standard-definition televisions Digital optical audio jack DVI video jack HD/SD switch Composite video jack Analog stereo audio jacks S-video jack Wi-Fi® antenna jack RESET button Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 1662616C_01.indd 7 12/14/05 3:56:52 PM Setting Up Your MediaBridge There are four steps to setting up your MediaBridge: 1. Connect the MediaBridge to your Home Entertainment System. 2. Connect the MediaBridge to your Computer Network. 3. Install the Software on the PCs in your network. 4. Run the MediaBridge Setup Wizard. Step 1: Connect the MediaBridge to your Home Entertainment System You will need to make two connections between the MediaBridge and your entertainment system: one for video and one for audio. Important: The MediaBridge uses on-screen menus for guiding your selections, so you need to connect it either directly to a TV or to a video input on an A/V receiver. It is recommended that you use Acoustic Research cables for best picture and sound performance. Video Connection The MediaBridge works with both High-Definition and Standard-Definition TVs. How you connect the MediaBridge to your TV depends upon the type of TV you have. Note: You must have a High-Definition television or monitor in order to watch video in High-Definition. 1662616C_01.indd 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 12/14/05 3:56:52 PM Setting Up Your MediaBridge Connecting the MediaBridge to an HDTV or HDTV Monitor Connecting the MediaBridge to a Standard-Definition TV 1. Move the HD/SD switch on the back of the MediaBridge to the SD position. 1. Move the HD/SD switch on the back of the MediaBridge to the HD position. Note: When the switch is in the SD position, there will be no video signal from the DVI connector. Note: When the switch is in the HD position, there will be no video signal from the composite or S-video jacks. 2. Using either component video cables or a DVI video cable, connect the MediaBridge to the corresponding input on your HDTV or A/V receiver (HD video is available through both component video and DVI connections). HDTV or HDTV Monitor DVI-HDTV?INPUT COMPONENT?VIDEO?INPUT PB 2. Using one of the following connections to connect the MediaBridge to your TV: • Component video (best quality) • S-Video (better quality) • Composite video (good quality) Connect the cable from the back of the MediaBridge to the corresponding input on your TV or A/V receiver. PR Standard-Definition TV DMP3000 MediaBridge OR COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT DMP3000 MediaBridge PB VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT PR OR OR 1662616C_01.indd 9 12/14/05 3:56:56 PM Setting Up Your MediaBridge Audio Connections Your MediaBridge offers three audio output options: two digital outputs and one pair of analog stereo outputs. These outputs can be used to play audio through your TV, an A/V receiver, or a dedicated amplifier. Any of these outputs can be used to connect the MediaBridge to your TV or A/V device. If your device has a digital input jack, use one of the digital connection options for the best sound quality. Connection Options for Audio When connecting the audio cables, remember to connect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the MediaBridge to the AUDIO IN jacks on your device. Device with Coaxial Digital Input Device with Optical Digital Input COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT Device with Analog Stereo Inputs OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO INPUT The MediaBridge offers three types of audio connections: • Digital Coaxial (excellent quality) • Digital Optical (excellent quality) • Analog Stereo (good quality) OR OR DMP3000 MediaBridge 10 1662616C_01.indd 10 12/14/05 3:56:58 PM Setting Up Your MediaBridge Step 2: Connecting the MediaBridge to your Computer Network The MediaBridge must be connected to your computer or computer network in order to play your digital music, movies, and pictures. You can connect the MediaBridge to your computer in one of two ways: Connecting the MediaBridge using the wired Ethernet connection To attach your MediaBridge to a wired computer network, connect a standard Ethernet cable (Cat5 or better) between the MediaBridge and your Ethernet hub/switch/router. The following diagram shows a typical wired home network with a MediaBridge connected using a wired Ethernet connection. Please note that your wired network might be different. • Using a wired network The MediaBridge can connect to a wired computer network using a standard Ethernet cable connected to the Ethernet port on the back of the unit. • Using a wireless network The MediaBridge has a built-in 802.11g wireless card and can work with an existing 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network. Because wireless computer networks are subject to interference from devices likes cordless phones, microwave ovens, and neighboring wireless networks, the quality of the connection between your MediaBridge and your computer can vary throughout the day. For the best performance, use the wired Ethernet connection, particularly when playing high-definition video. Note: If you’re using a wireless connection to the network, use the 802.11g-only option on your router, especially if you plan to use the MediaBridge for video streaming. See the users manual that came with your wireless router for more information. Signal from Internet Service Provider Modem ETHERNET Computer Wired Ethernet Hub/Switch/Router WAN DMP3000 MediaBridge A sample wired network with a MediaBridge connected. This diagram shows a typical configuration—your network and devices might be different. 11 1662616C_01.indd 11 12/14/05 3:57:00 PM Setting Up Your MediaBridge Connecting the MediaBridge using a wireless Ethernet connection For the best reception, the MediaBridge includes an external antenna which must be attached to the unit before it can receive the wireless signal. Connect the antenna to the ANTENNA jack on the back of the MediaBridge and place the antenna in an unobstructed location. The following diagram shows a typical wireless home network with a MediaBridge. Please note that your network might be different. Signal from Internet Service Provider Step 3: Install the Software Once you’ve connected the MediaBridge to your computer network, you are ready to install the MediaBridge software. You must install this software on your computer in order for the MediaBridge to work with your computer. Turn on your computer and insert the software CD into the drive. The setup program should start automatically after a few moments. (If it does not start automatically, browse to the top directory on the CD and double-click on the Setup icon.) On-screen instructions will guide you through the setup process. Important Notes Computer with wireless capability Modem ETHERNET WAN Wireless Hub/Switch/Router Antenna for wireless network (included) DMP3000 MediaBridge A sample wireless network with a MediaBridge. This diagram shows a typical configuration—your network and devices might be different. • The MediaBridge software is not compatible with Apple Macintosh® computers. • When installing the MediaBridge, you must be logged in with administrator privileges on your computer. Otherwise, the software will not install correctly. You do not have to be an administrator to run the software once it’s installed, but to install, you must have administrative privileges. • The MediaBridge is not designed to work with VPN (Virtual Private Network) software. If VPN software is installed on a computer in the network, the MediaBridge may not be able to see that computer. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 12 1662616C_01.indd 12 12/14/05 3:57:02 PM Setting Up Your MediaBridge Using the MediaBridge with a Firewall If you have firewall software installed on your network, you may need to reconfigure the firewall software to allow the MediaBridge to access your network computers. The MediaBridge software setup installs a background program on your computer called “MediaStreamer.exe.” It is safe to allow this program to operate on the network. If the MediaStreamer program is blocked, the MediaBridge will not see any computers on the network, so the MediaBridge’s media libraries will be empty. If you’re still having problems getting the MediaBridge to work with your firewall software, try making the following adjustments to your firewall settings: • Port 6070 must be open for UDP-type network traffic • Port 40001 must be open for TCP-type network traffic • Port 40002 must be open for TCP-type network traffic Step 4: Run the MediaBridge Setup Wizard The MediaBridge Setup Wizard takes you through the steps to get your MediaBridge up and running. The Setup Wizard lets you set the following options: • Language • Screen resolution • Display type • Network type The last screen of the Setup Wizard confirms your Network Status information. How to Use the Remote Control in the Menu System To move around in the Setup Wizard and other on-screen menus, use the arrow buttons on the MediaBridge remote. When an item is highlighted, you can select it by pressing the OK button. If an item has arrows, you can use the left and right arrow buttons on the MediaBridge remote to change that item’s setting. Press the HOME button to display the Main Menu. Use the GO BACK button to retrace your steps in the menu system. Continues on the next page... 13 1662616C_01.indd 13 12/14/05 3:57:02 PM Setting Up Your MediaBridge To run the Setup Wizard: Special Note for Wireless Network Users 1. Press the MEDIA button on the MediaBridge remote to turn the MediaBridge on. The Network Type screen in the Setup Wizard lets you set up a wireless network if you have one. If you’re using a wireless network, you must tell the MediaBridge the name of your wireless network. Also, if you’re using encryption on your wireless network, you must enter your security key. 2. Turn on your TV or A/V tuner. Select the correct input on your TV or tuner to display the signal from your MediaBridge. The first screen of the Setup Wizard should be displayed. Press OK to continue. If you see a different menu screen, you can start the Setup Wizard through the Settings menu. See page 21 for more information. 3. In each Setup Wizard screen, press the up or down arrow on the remote to highlight any settings you’d like to change. Then, use the left and right arrows to scroll through the options for that setting. When you’re done with a setting, press the up or down arrow to highlight Continue. Press OK to go to the next screen. You can change any of these settings or run the Setup Wizard again through the Settings menu. See page 21 for more information. Note on Network Configuration: The MediaBridge is configured to work with DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) servers incorporated in most routers. If you do not have a DHCP server in your router or elsewhere on your network, the MediaBridge will assign itself an IP address in the range of 169.254.xxx.xxx automatically. Note: If you have turned on the encryption features of your wireless network, you need to have your WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key before going any further. The MediaBridge only supports WEP. If you have turned off the broadcast of your SSID (Service Set Identifier), you also need that information before continuing. 14 1662616C_01.indd 14 12/14/05 3:57:02 PM Setting Up Your MediaBridge To configure the MediaBridge for your wireless network: 1. In the Setup Wizard’s Network Type screen, use the remote’s up and down arrows to highlight the Network Type option. 2. If the Network Type option is set to Wireless, you don’t need to change it. Highlight Continue and press OK to continue. If the Network Type option is set to Wired, highlight the Network Type option and use the left or right arrow buttons to change the option to Wireless (it may take a few seconds for the item to change on the screen). Then, highlight Continue and press OK to continue. 3. The next screen in the Setup Wizard displays a list of wireless networks the MediaBridge can detect. 4. Select your network from the list. 5. If you have enabled encryption on your wireless network, highlight Encryption type. Use the left and right arrows to select the type of encryption your network uses. Then, highlight Continue and press OK to continue. 6. Select the Encryption Key option and type in your WEP key or passphrase using the virtual keyboard. When you’ve finished, press the MENU button on your remote to remove the virtual keyboard from the screen. Confirm that the “link” indicator on the front of the unit is lit. If it is, highlight the on-screen Continue button and press OK to continue. The next screen of the Setup Wizard shows your network status. Select Continue to see the final screen of the Setup Wizard, or select Back to change your network settings. Note: If you have disabled the SSID broadcast feature on your wireless access point, you need to select the Private option and type in the name of your network using the virtual keyboard. To use the virtual keyboard: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU on your remote to display the virtual keyboard. Use the arrow buttons to highlight letters and numbers, and press OK to select them. Press MENU again to remove the keyboard from the screen. Highlight the on-screen Continue button and press OK to continue. 15 1662616C_01.indd 15 12/14/05 3:57:03 PM Using Your MediaBridge With the MediaBridge, you can play music from your hard drive, photos from your digital camera, or movies from your digital camcorder on your home entertainment system. You can also access media files from USB devices via the USB port on the MediaBridge back panel. The MediaBridge menu system displays all of the playable files available on your network. Files are listed by more than just their computer filenames—the MediaBridge menu system offers many ways of finding and sorting movies, music, and pictures. At the bottom of the main menu, the MediaBridge offers Help and Off icons: • Highlight and select the Help icon if you need directions or information on a specific screen. • Highlight and select the Off icon to turn the MediaBridge off. 16 1662616C_01.indd 16 The Main Menu To access the MediaBridge main menu, press the MEDIA button on the MediaBridge remote to put the remote control in MediaBridge mode. Then, press the HOME button. The MediaBridge main menu has four options: • Watch Movies Browse through your library of movies. • Listen to Music Browse through your library of music. • View Pictures Browse through your library of pictures and picture albums. • Settings Change network and video settings and choose preferences. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 12/14/05 3:57:03 PM Using Your MediaBridge Watch Movies Playing Files The MediaBridge can play movies created by digital camcorders or created by PC-based tuner cards that record over-the-air digital broadcast television to your computer. You can use these remote control buttons during movie playback: INFO Displays available information for the current file. Note: If you have more than one computer on your network, the first screen in the Video library will ask you to choose which computer you want to browse. PAUSE Pauses the movie. PLAY Continues the movie after a pause. The MediaBridge offers two ways of browsing through your video library: PREV or NEXT Go to the previous or next movie in the list. • By the date the movie was recorded REVERSE and FORWARD • By the directory of folders on your computer Provide transport control for standarddefinition videos. STOP Stops the movie and returns to the Video library. Choosing Files You can play individual movies, or you can play all of the movies in a given folder or recorded in a given year. You can also tell the MediaBridge to play all of the movies in the library for the selected hard disc. Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to navigate through your library. Then, press OK or PLAY to start playing a single movie or a group of movies (depending on what’s highlighted). Note: A red exclamation mark next to a video file in the library means that the MediaBridge cannot play that particular file. There are several possible reasons for this—the file may have a name that the MediaBridge has trouble recognizing, or the file may be corrupt. Note: If the movie you’re playing on the MediaBridge has multi-channel audio, audio will only be available from the digital audio outputs. There will be no audio signal from the MediaBridge’s other audio outputs. To hear multichannel audio, use one of the MediaBridge’s digital audio outputs to connect it to multichannel-capable receiver. More Options... Press the GUIDE button to access more options for playback or browsing. Press GUIDE again to clear the option list from the screen. Press the HOME button to go to the main menu from anywhere in the MediaBridge menu system. Press the GO BACK button to retrace your steps in the menu system. 17 1662616C_01.indd 17 12/14/05 3:57:03 PM Using Your MediaBridge Listen to Music Playing Files The MediaBridge offers five ways of browsing through your music library: You can use these remote control buttons during music playback: • By artist • By album • By genre • Alphabetically, by song or file title • By your computer’s folder organization The MediaBridge also lists any m3u or WPL playlists it finds in your network. Note: If you have more than one computer in your network, the first screen in the Music library will ask you to choose which computer you want to browse. Choosing Files You can play individual songs, or you can play all of the songs by a given artist, on a given album, or in a given genre. You can also choose playlists that the MediaBridge finds in your network or tell the MediaBridge to play all of the songs in the library for the selected hard disc. Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to navigate through your library. Then, press OK or PLAY to start playing a single song or a group of songs (depending on what’s highlighted). INFO Displays available information for the current file. PREV or NEXT Go to the previous or next song in the list. REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, STOP, and PAUSE Provide transport control, just as they would with a CD player. More Options... Press the GUIDE button to access more options for playback or browsing. Press GUIDE again to clear the option list from the screen. Press the HOME button to go to the main menu from anywhere in the MediaBridge menu system. Press the GO BACK button to retrace your steps in the menu system. 18 1662616C_01.indd 18 12/14/05 3:57:03 PM Using Your MediaBridge View Pictures Viewing Pictures and Slideshows The MediaBridge offers three ways of browsing through your photos: • By the date the photo was taken • By the directory of folders on your computer • Within picture albums you’ve created You can use these remote control buttons while viewing individual pictures or during a slideshow: Note: If you have more than one hard disc in your network, the first screen in the Picture library will ask you to choose which computer you want to browse. The MediaBridge menu system displays thumbnails of your images to you help find pictures. You can also create and view picture albums on your MediaBridge. Choosing Pictures You can view individual pictures, or you can start a slideshow with all of the pictures in the list or category on the screen (by date or by folder). Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to navigate through your library. Then, press OK or PLAY to view a single picture or a slideshow of a group of pictures (depending on what’s highlighted). Note: A red exclamation mark next to a picture file’s name means that the MediaBridge cannot play that particular file. Special note for plasma monitor owners: To avoid uneven phosphor aging (or “burn-in”), avoid displaying the same image on your plasma monitor for a prolonged period of time. Do not turn the MediaBridge’s screensaver off (by default the screensaver is on). See page 21 for more information about the MediaBridge’s screensaver. CH+ or CH- Zoom in on or out of the current picture. CLEAR Deletes the current picture from your network. FORWARD or REVERSE Rotate the current picture clockwise or counterclockwise. INFO Displays available information for the current file. PAUSE Pauses the slideshow. PLAY Continues the slideshow after a pause. PREV or NEXT Go to the previous or next picture. STOP Stops the slideshow and returns to the Picture library. Note: The Rotate Picture function does not work with read-only content. More Options... Press the GUIDE button to access more options for playback or browsing. Press GUIDE again to clear the option list from the screen. Press the HOME button to go to the main menu from anywhere in the MediaBridge menu system. Press the GO BACK button to retrace your steps in the menu system. 19 1662616C_01.indd 19 12/14/05 3:57:04 PM Using Your MediaBridge Creating and Viewing Picture Albums From the Pictures menu you can browse through the picture albums you’ve already created, organize existing albums, or create a new one. • Choose View Picture Albums to see the picture albums you’ve already created and play one as a slideshow. • Choose Organize Albums to create a new picture album or organize an existing album. To create a new picture album: 1. Choose View Pictures from the main menu. If you have more than one source for media in your network, choose the source you want to browse for pictures. 2. Choose Organize Albums from the Pictures menu. 3. Choose Create new album from the Organize Album menu. 4. Browse through your picture library by year and month—the menu shows you thumbnails of the images for that year and month. 5. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a thumbnail, and press OK to include that image in the album (a checkmark appears above the images in the album). 6. Press the GO BACK button when you’ve finished compiling the pictures in your album. The album appears in the list of albums available for organizing or viewing. Playing Slideshows with Music You can have the MediaBridge play music while you watch a slideshow. To start the music during the slideshow: 1. While a slideshow is running, press the MUSIC button on the remote to bring up the music menu. 2. Browse and select the music or playlist you want to play. Press OK to start playback of the file(s). 3. Press the PICS button. 4. Select Resume Slideshow and press OK. You can also start the music playlist first and add the slideshow later. Start the playlist (steps 1 and 2 here). Then, press the PICS button, find the slideshow you want to see, and press OK or PLAY to select it. Note: If you want to customize your album’s name, choose Rename this album from the Album browse screen. Then, press MENU and use the on-screen keyboard to enter a name—you’ll need to delete the existing name first. Press MENU again to clear the keyboard from the screen. Then, press GO BACK to return to the Album browse screen. 20 1662616C_01.indd 20 12/14/05 3:57:04 PM Using Your MediaBridge Settings Library Settings The Settings menu lets you customize your MediaBridge to fit your preferences and home entertainment/computer network configuration. There are three kinds of options you can set: General Settings, Library Settings, and System Settings. Select Library Settings in the Settings menu if you want to scan a media library in your network. System Settings General Settings Select System Settings in the Settings menu to set your preferences for Display and Network Settings. Select General Settings in the Settings menu to set your preferences for the following options: Accessing USB Devices • screensaver delay • closed captioning • language You can access the media from a USB storage device by connecting it to the USB port on the back of the MediaBridge. • USB media auto-play • menu system look and feel The General Settings menu also lets you repeat the Setup Wizard, restore the MediaBridge’s default settings, or update the MediaBridge’s software. Note: The MediaBridge must have access to an internet connection in order to run the software update. To repeat the Setup Wizard: 1. Choose Settings from the main menu. 2. Choose General Settings from the Settings menu. 3. Choose Repeat setup wizard from the General Settings menu. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Setup Wizard, or press the HOME button to exit. The MediaBridge will recognize the device and scan it automatically—this will take a few moments. A Removable Media menu item will appear in the movies, music, and pictures libraries until you disconnect the device. Choose this item to browse through the USB device’s media contents. Notes: • The MediaBridge recognizes only certain kinds of USB devices: USB thumb drives, USB memory card readers, and USB hard drives. Please note that not all USB devices are compatible with the MediaBridge. • If you’re connecting an RCA Lyra to the MediaBridge using a USB connection, make sure the Lyra’s USB Protocol is set to Mass Storage Class. • USB devices should be formatted as NTFS or FAT32 in order for the MediaBridge to play files from them. If your USB device is not recognized by the MediaBridge, check its formatting type. 21 1662616C_01.indd 21 12/14/05 3:57:04 PM Using Your Remote Control The Remote Control Indicator The MediaBridge includes a 6-device universal remote control. The remote already operates the MediaBridge and many RCA, GE, and Proscan devices. It must be programmed to work with other devices (see pages 24-25 for more information on programming). The Buttons on the Remote (0-9) Number buttons You can enter some settings directly with the number buttons. ANTENNA In VCR mode (if programmed), this button works as a TV/VCR button for some VCRs. In SAT•CAB mode (if programmed), this button works as a TV/SAT button for some satellite receivers. Arrow buttons Used to navigate through on-screen menus and to highlight options. CH + or CH - While viewing pictures from your MediaBridge, this button zooms in on or zooms out of the current picture. Changes channels in TV, VCR, or SAT•CAB mode. CLEAR While viewing pictures from your MediaBridge, this button deletes the current picture from the network (except for read-only pictures). For some other devices, this button removes menus or displays from the screen. Device buttons Device buttons are used to set the remote to operate a certain device. For example, if you want to use the MediaBridge, press the MEDIA button. This tells the remote you are using the MediaBridge, and the remote communicates with the MediaBridge. AUDIO Puts the remote in Audio mode so the remote (if programmed) operates the audio device. DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode so the remote (if programmed) operates the DVD player. MEDIA Puts the remote in MediaBridge mode so the remote operates the MediaBridge. SAT•CAB Puts the remote in satellite/cable box mode so the remote (if programmed) operates a satellite receiver or cable box. TV Puts the remote in TV mode so the remote (if programmed) operates the TV. VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode so the remote (if programmed) operates the VCR. 22 1662616C_01.indd 22 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 12/14/05 3:57:09 PM Using Your Remote Control GO BACK Returns you to the previous menu or screen. GUIDE When you’re controlling the MediaBridge, this button accesses the options available for viewing pictures or movies or listening to music (press again to clear the options from the screen). HOME Brings up the main menu for the MediaBridge from any point in the MediaBridge media system. Indicator Flashes when you press a remote control button. Also flashes during the remote control programming procedure (see the following pages for more information). INFO Displays available information for an image, song, or movie. INPUT Press to toggle through the available input sources for TVs, satellite receivers, or VCRs. picture in a playlist or slideshow. In DVD mode, goes to the next chapter. NOW PLAYING This button has no functionality with the MediaBridge. OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items. ON•OFF Turns the MediaBridge on and off. If the remote is in another device mode (TV, DVD, etc.) and programmed to control that device, this button will turn the device on and off. PICS Accesses the MediaBridge’s Pictures Media Library screen or Pictures Main Menu. PLAY, STOP, and PAUSE Provide transport control for movie, music, and slideshow playback. Also provides transport control for many DVD players and VCRs. MENU Brings up the MediaBridge’s on-screen keyboard (when available). For some devices, this button accesses a main menu. PREV (Previous) In MediaBridge mode, goes to the previous song/movie/picture in a playlist or slideshow. In DVD mode, goes to the previous chapter. MOVIES Accesses the MediaBridge’s Video Media Library screen or Videos Main Menu. RECORD Starts recording for some VCRs, DVD recorders, or hard disk recorders. MUSIC Accesses the MediaBridge’s Music Media Library screen or Music Main Menu. MUTE Reduces volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume. REVERSE and FORWARD Provide transport control for music and standard-definition movie playback. Rotate pictures counterclockwise and clockwise (except for read-only pictures). Also provides transport control for many DVD players and VCRs. NEXT VOL – or VOL + In MediaBridge mode, goes to the next song/movie/ Decreases or increases the volume. 23 1662616C_01.indd 23 12/14/05 3:57:09 PM Using Your Remote Control Using the Universal Remote with Other Devices The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, audio devices, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and other devices. This remote is already programmed to control many RCA, GE, and Proscan devices. Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the devices in your home entertainment system: Programming the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control to operate other devices: Automatic Code Search and Direct Entry. Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your devices. If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your devices, press and hold CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off. 1. Turn on the device you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.). 2. Point the remote at the device. 2. Press and hold the device button you want to program (VCR, DVD, etc.). While holding the device button, press and hold ON•OFF until the indicator on the remote turns on, then release both buttons. 3. Press the corresponding device button (in this example, TV). 3. Point the remote at the device. 1. Turn on the device (your TV, for example). 4. Press ON•OFF to see if the device responds. If the device doesn’t respond, you need to program the remote to operate it. Important Note: The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of devices. It also may not operate all functions of your device. 4. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the indicator stops flashing. At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the device you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes. 24 1662616C_01.indd 24 12/14/05 3:57:09 PM Using Your Remote Control Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the device turns off or you have searched through all of the codes. The indicator flashes when all codes have been searched; then, the indicator turns off, and the remote exits Automatic Code Search. If the device you want to control does turn off: 1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the device turns back on. 2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off. Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the device you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.). 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the device on the code list on pages 26-28. 3. Press and hold the device button you want to program on the remote. 4. Enter the 4-digit code from the remote control code list on the following pages. If the indicator flashes, you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn’t programmable. 5. Release the device button, point remote at device, and then press ON•OFF to see if the device responds to the command. If it doesn’t, try pressing the device button and then ON•OFF again. • If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the device responds to the remote commands. • If you try all the codes for your device brand and none work, try the automatic code search method. If automatic code search doesn’t find the code, the remote is not compatible with your device. How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Because this universal remote can control several different devices (TV, DVD, VCR, satellite receiver, etc.), the remote uses operational modes triggered by the device buttons. 1. Press the appropriate device button (DVD, TV, VCR, SAT•CABLE, AUDIO, AUX•HD) to set the remote to control the device. 2. Press ON•OFF to turn the device on or off. 3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device. Notes: The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of devices. If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong mode. You must press the device button that matches the device you want to operate (i.e., if you want to operate the VCR, press VCR on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode). 25 1662616C_01.indd 25 12/14/05 3:57:09 PM Remote Control Codes Audio Codes Audio (General) GE........................................................................................ 4000 Proscan................................................................................. 4000 RCA...................................................................................... 4000 Amplifier GE........................................................................................ 4003 Proscan................................................................................. 4003 RCA...................................................................................... 4003 Audio Cassette GE........................................................................................ 4006 Proscan................................................................................. 4006 RCA...................................................................................... 4006 CD ADC.................................................................. 4055, 4056, 4066 Aiwa........................................................................... 4039, 4057 Akai...................................................................................... 4058 Denon.................................................................................. 4060 Emerson............................................................................... 4040 Fisher................................................................ 4041, 4063, 4064 GE........................................................................................ 4065 GE........................................................................................ 4007 Hitachi.................................................................................. 4042 JVC....................................................................................... 4043 Kenwood......................................................... 4044, 4067, 4068 Luxman................................................................................ 4069 Marantz................................................................................ 4046 MCS...................................................................................... 4070 Mitsubishi................................................................... 4071, 4072 NEC...................................................................................... 4045 Onkyo.................................................................................. 4047 Panasonic............................................................................. 4048 Pioneer................................................................................. 4049 Proscan................................................................................. 4007 RCA............................................................................ 4050, 4062 RCA...................................................................................... 4007 Sears..................................................................................... 4059 Sony........................................................................... 4051, 4061 Technics............................................................................... 4052 Toshiba................................................................................. 4073 Yamaha...................................................................... 4053, 4054 Phono GE........................................................................................ 4005 Proscan................................................................................. 4005 RCA...................................................................................... 4005 Receiver/Tuner Aiwa................................... 4008, 4009, 4010, 4011, 4012, 4021 Denon.................................................................................. 4027 Harman Kardon................................................................... 4020 JBL........................................................................................ 4020 JVC....................................................................................... 4013 Kenwood............................................................................. 4014 Onkyo.................................................................................. 4022 Optimus............................................................................... 4028 Panasonic................................................................... 4023, 4024 Pioneer................................................................................. 4074 RCA.................................................................. 4015, 4029, 4030 Sherwood............................................................................. 4026 Sony................................................................. 4016, 4017, 4025 Technics..................................................................... 4023, 4024 Yamaha...................................................................... 4018, 4019 Cable Box Codes ABC.............................................. 5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5045 Archer......................................................................... 5009, 5010 Cableview............................................................................ 5007 Contec.................................................................................. 5015 Eastern................................................................................. 5016 GE.............................................................................. 5002, 5003 Gemini....................................................................... 5017, 5018 General Instruments............................................................ 5003 Hamlin......................................... 5019, 5020, 5021, 5026, 5033 Hitachi.................................................................................. 5003 Jerrold................................ 5003, 5017, 5022, 5023, 5039, 5045 Magnavox............................................................................ 5024 Motorola............................................................................... 5076 Movie Time.......................................................................... 5025 NEC...................................................................................... 5005 NSC....................................................................................... 5025 Oak............................................................................. 5015, 5027 Panasonic................................................................... 5041, 5044 Philips...5011, 5012, 5013, 5014, 5018, 5024, 5028, 5029, 5030 Pioneer....................................................................... 5031, 5032 Proscan....................................................................... 5002, 5003 RCA........................................................ 5007, 5040, 5042, 5044 Realistic................................................................................ 5009 Samsung............................................................................... 5032 Scientific Atlanta...... 5006, 5034, 5035, 5036, 5073, 5074, 5075 Signature.............................................................................. 5003 Sprucer................................................................................. 5044 Standard Component................................................ 5037, 5038 Starcom...................................................................... 5017, 5045 Stargate................................................................................. 5017 Tocom........................................................................ 5004, 5022 United Cable........................................................................ 5045 Universal.......................................................... 5008, 5009, 5010 View Star.......................................................... 5015, 5024, 5025 Zenith................................................................................... 5043 Combo Codes DVD/VCR DVD VCR Broksonic................................................3075...................... 2075 Emerson..................................................3076...................... 2076 Go Video.......................................3077, 3081...................... 2077 JVC..........................................................3078...................... 2078 RCA.........................................................3079...................... 2079 Samsung..................................................3080............ 2080, 2081 Sanyo.......................................................3082...................... 2082 Sony........................................................3083...................... 2083 Zenith......................................................3084...................... 2084 TV/DVD Broksonic............................................................................. 1143 Sansui................................................................................... 1149 Toshiba................................................................................. 1145 TV/DVD/VCR Panasonic................................................................... 1152, 1153 Sylvana................................................................................. 1154 TV/VCR Broksonic............................................................................. 1151 DVD Codes Aiwa................................................................. 3010, 3021, 3022 Apex........................................................................... 3023, 3024 Broksonic................................................................... 3027, 3075 Daewoo................................................................................ 3028 Denon...................... 3029, 3030, 3031, 3042, 3062, 3063, 3064 Emerson........................................................... 3032, 3033, 3076 Funai.................................................................................... 3033 GE.............................................................................. 3000, 3034 Go Video.................................................................... 3077, 3081 Hitachi.......................................... 3009, 3067, 3068, 3069, 3070 JVC................................................................... 3003, 3011, 3078 Kenwood............................................................................. 3071 Konka......................................................................... 3012, 3013 Lasonic................................................................................. 3087 Magnavox.................................................................. 3004, 3036 Memorex.............................................................................. 3037 Mintek.................................................................................. 3038 Mitsubishi............................................................................. 3005 NAD..................................................................................... 3032 Norcent...................................................................... 3039, 3040 Onkyo.................................................................................. 3041 Oritron................................................................................. 3047 Panasonic............................................................................. 3014 Philips........................................................................ 3004, 3020 Pioneer................................................... 3006, 3043, 3044, 3045 Proscan................................................... 3000, 3035, 3046, 3048 26 1662616C_01.indd 26 12/14/05 3:57:10 PM Remote Control Codes DVD Codes (continued) Qwestar................................................................................ 3047 RCA........................................................ 3000, 3002, 3079, 3086 Samsung................................................. 3072, 3073, 3074, 3080 Sansui................................................................................... 3049 Sanyo.......................................................................... 3015, 3082 Sharp................................................................ 3050, 3052, 3053 Sony......................... 3007, 3016, 3017, 3054, 3055, 3056, 3083 Sylvania................................................................................ 3033 Teac...................................................................................... 3057 Technics............................................................................... 3058 Toshiba......................................... 3008, 3018, 3059, 3060, 3061 Zenith............................................................... 3019, 3065, 3084 Portable DVD Audiovox................................................................... 3025, 3026 RCA...................................................................................... 3066 Sharp.................................................................................... 3051 Home-Theater-In-A-Box (HTIB) Codes Audio DVD JBL...........................................................4031...................... 3088 JVC..........................................................4032...................... 3089 Koss.........................................................4033............ 3085, 3090 Onkyo.....................................................4034...................... 3091 Panasonic................................................4035...................... 3092 Pioneer....................................................4036...................... 3093 RCA.........................................................4037...................... 3094 Venturer...................................................4038...................... 3095 PVR Codes RePlay.................................................................................. 2086 Tivo...................................................................................... 2085 Satellite Receiver Codes Alphastar.............................................................................. 5064 Chaparral.................................................................... 5046, 5047 Dishnet................................................................................. 5063 Drake......................................................................... 5048, 5049 Echostar............................................................................... 5070 GE.................................................................... 5000, 5001, 5072 General Instruments........................................ 5050, 5051, 5052 Hitachi........................................................................ 5066, 5067 Hughes Network Systems......................................... 5062, 5071 JVC....................................................................................... 5065 Panasonic............................................................................. 5060 Philips.................................................................................. 5068 Primestar.............................................................................. 5061 Proscan............................................................. 5000, 5001, 5072 RCA.................................................................. 5000, 5001, 5072 Realistic................................................................................ 5053 Sony..................................................................................... 5058 STS1...................................................................................... 5054 STS3...................................................................................... 5055 STS4...................................................................................... 5056 Toshiba....................................................................... 5057, 5059 Uniden................................................................................. 5069 TV Codes Admiral,............................................................ 1002, 1097, 1118 Aiko...................................................................................... 1015 Akai...................................................................................... 1003 Amtron................................................................................. 1026 Anam National............................. 1004, 1026, 1110, 1111, 1112 AOC.................................... 1005, 1006, 1007, 1099, 1100, 1113 Apex................................................................. 1140, 1148, 1150 Audiovox............................................................................. 1026 Bell & Howell.................................................. 1002, 1029, 1045 Broksonic................................................................... 1143, 1151 Celebrity............................................................................... 1003 Centurion............................................................................. 1009 Citizen......................................... 1005, 1007, 1008, 1015, 1026, 1045, 1063, 1095, 1119 Colortyme........................................................ 1005, 1007, 1010 Contec/Cony.......................................... 1011, 1012, 1013, 1026 Craig..................................................................................... 1026 Crown........................................................................ 1026, 1038 Curtis Mathes.............................. 1001, 1005, 1007, 1014, 1029, 1045, 1063, 1095, 1119, 1130, 1157 Daewoo....................................... 1005, 1006, 1007, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1080, 1095, 1108 Daytron............................................................ 1005, 1007, 1095 Dimensia.......................................................... 1001, 1130, 1157 Dumont...................................................................... 1005, 1084 Electroband.......................................................................... 1003 Electrohome............. 1003, 1004, 1005, 1007, 1018, 1019, 1020 Emerson............................ 1005, 1007, 1011, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1029, 1045, 1078, 1095, 1101, 1102, 1109, 1127, 1131, 1138 Envision..................................................................... 1005, 1007 Fisher............................................ 1028, 1029, 1030, 1045, 1103 Fujitsu................................................................................... 1027 Funai.......................................................................... 1026, 1027 GE........1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1007, 1020, 1031, 1032, 1054, 1104, 1120, 1130, 1132, 1157, 1158 Goldstar..........1005, 1006, 1007, 1011, 1018, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1087, 1088, 1095, 1096 Hallmark.................................................................... 1005, 1007 Hisense................................................................................. 1141 Hitachi..................... 1005, 1007, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1036, 1037, 1102, 1126, 1134, 1135, 1136, 1137, 1138 Infinity.................................................................................. 1038 Janeil.................................................................................... 1098 JBL........................................................................................ 1038 JC Penney......1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1012, 1020, 1031, 1032, 1034, 1035, 1044, 1054, 1062, 1063, 1081, 1095, 1096, 1104, 1130, 1132, 1147, 1157 Jensen......................................................................... 1005, 1007 JVC.................................... 1011, 1012, 1013, 1032, 1037, 1039, 1089, 1090, 1105, 1127, 1146 Kawasho.......................................................... 1003, 1005, 1007 Kenwood......................................................... 1005, 1007, 1018 Kloss Novabeam.................................... 1026, 1040, 1041, 1098 KTV........................................................ 1026, 1042, 1095, 1101 LG......................................................................................... 1006 Loewe................................................................................... 1038 Logik.................................................................................... 1002 Luxman...................................................................... 1005, 1007 LXI........................... 1001, 1007, 1029, 1038, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1104, 1116, 1130, 1132, 1147, 1157 Magnavox......1005, 1007, 1008, 1018, 1038, 1040, 1041, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1055, 1082, 1083, 1124, 1125, 1129, 1139 Majestic................................................................................ 1002 Marantz........................................ 1005, 1007, 1036, 1038, 1049 Megatron.................................................................... 1007, 1036 Memorex...................................... 1002, 1006, 1007, 1029, 1045 MGA................1005, 1006, 1007, 1018, 1020, 1030, 1050, 1051 Mitsubishi.......................... 1005, 1006, 1007, 1018, 1020, 1030, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1079 Montgomery Ward............................................................... 1002 Motorola..................................................................... 1004, 1097 MTC........................................................ 1005, 1006, 1007, 1063 Multitech.............................................................................. 1026 NAD................................... 1007, 1043, 1044, 1106, 1126, 1147 NEC.............................................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1010 Nikko......................................................................... 1007, 1015 Onwa................................................................................... 1026 Optimus..................................................................... 1106, 1126 Optonica.................................................................... 1061, 1097 Orion.......................................................................... 1025, 1109 Panasonic........1004, 1032, 1038, 1094, 1121, 1128, 1152, 1153 Philco................................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1011, 1018, 1038, 1040, 1041, 1046, 1048 Philips............................... 1004, 1005, 1008, 1011, 1018, 1038, 1040, 1041, 1046, 1053, 1054, 1055, 1056 Pioneer.............................. 1005, 1007, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1102, 1106, 1126, 1138 Portland........................................ 1005, 1006, 1007, 1015, 1095 Price Club............................................................................ 1063 Prima.................................................................................... 1142 Prism.................................................................................... 1032 Proscan..................... 1000, 1001, 1104, 1130, 1132, 1157, 1158 Proton.............................................................. 1005, 1007, 1011 Quasar.......................................... 1004, 1032, 1042, 1060, 1121 Radio Shack........................................... 1029, 1045, 1130, 1157 27 1662616C_01.indd 27 12/14/05 3:57:11 PM Remote Control Codes Radio Shack/Realistic....... 1001, 1005, 1007, 1011, 1026, 1029, 1045, 1061, 1095, 1096 RCA......1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1018, 1102, 1104, 1108, 1130, 1132, 1138, 1144, 1155, 1157, 1158 Realistic.................................................. 1029, 1045, 1130, 1157 Runco................................................................................... 1084 Sampo.......................................... 1005, 1007, 1095, 1096, 1156 Samsung.........1005, 1006, 1007, 1011, 1014, 1018, 1062, 1063, 1064, 1095, 1096, 1114, 1133 Sansui......................................................................... 1109, 1149 Sanyo.....1005, 1028, 1029, 1045, 1051, 1065, 1066, 1093, 1103 Scott.......................... 1005, 1007, 1011, 1021, 1025, 1026, 1027 Sears........................ 1001, 1005, 1007, 1012, 1013, 1018, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1039, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1067, 1068, 1103, 1104, 1107, 1130, 1132, 1147, 1157 Sharp................................. 1005, 1007, 1011, 1022, 1023, 1061, 1069, 1070, 1071, 1077, 1095, 1097 Signature.................................................................... 1002, 1072 Sony....................................................... 1003, 1115, 1122, 1123 Soundesign.................................. 1005, 1007, 1008, 1026, 1027 Starlite.................................................................................. 1026 Supre-Macy.......................................................................... 1098 Sylvania..........1005, 1007, 1008, 1018, 1038, 1040, 1041, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1055, 1073, 1092, 1154 Symphonic....................................................... 1024, 1026, 1107 Tandy................................................................................... 1097 Tatung.................................................................................. 1004 Technics............................................................................... 1032 Techwood........................................................ 1005, 1007, 1032 Teknika..........1002, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1015, 1026, 1027, 1047, 1063, 1094, 1095, 1121, 1128 Telecaption.......................................................................... 1074 Toshiba.............................. 1029, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1063, 1067, 1074, 1075, 1091, 1092, 1145, 1147 Totevision............................................................................ 1095 Universal.................................................................... 1031, 1054 Wards................................ 1001, 1002, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1018, 1021, 1024, 1027, 1031, 1038, 1040, 1041, 1046, 1047, 1054, 1055, 1061, 1076, 1130, 1157 Yamaha.................................................. 1005, 1006, 1007, 1018 Zenith................................. 1002, 1005, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1117 VCR Codes Admiral................................................................................. 2068 Aiko...................................................................................... 2023 Aiwa..................................................................................... 2022 Akai.................................... 2002, 2003, 2004, 2057, 2058, 2059 Audiovox............................................................................. 2010 Bell & Howell...................................................................... 2007 Broksonic......................................................... 2008, 2021, 2075 Calix..................................................................................... 2010 Canon......................................................................... 2017, 2018 Capehart..................................................................... 2016, 2056 Carver................................................................................... 2037 CCE............................................................................. 2023, 2036 Citizen.............2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2023 Colortyme............................................................................ 2005 Craig....................................................... 2009, 2010, 2019, 2036 Curtis Mathes..2005, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2060 Daewoo.................... 2011, 2013, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2056 Daytron................................................................................ 2056 Electrohome............................................................... 2010, 2024 Emerson.................. 2002, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2020, 2021,. 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2039,. 2059, 2061, 2067, 2069,2076 Fisher...................................................... 2007, 2019, 2029, 2030 Fuji................................................................... 2003, 2017, 2062 Funai.................................................................................... 2022 Garrard................................................................................. 2022 GE.........2000, 2001, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2060, 2063, 2072, 2073 Go Video.................................................................... 2074, 2077 Goldstar........................................ 2005, 2010, 2014, 2032, 2035 Gradiente............................................................................. 2022 Harman Kardon................................................................... 2005 Harwood.............................................................................. 2036 Hitachi................................ 2033, 2034, 2035, 2053, 2057, 2063 JC Penney......2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2018, 2030, 2033, 2034, 2036, 2037, 2053 Jensen............................................................... 2033, 2034, 2057 JVC........................... 2005, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2057, 2064, 2078 Kenwood................. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2057, 2064 KLH...................................................................................... 2036 Kodak......................................................................... 2010, 2017 LG......................................................................................... 2010 Logik.................................................................................... 2036 LXI........................................................................................ 2010 Magnavox................ 2017, 2018, 2037, 2038, 2052, 2054, 2065 Marantz.................... 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2037 Matsushita............................................................................ 2017 Memorex.........2007, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2052, 2068 MGA................................................................. 2024, 2039, 2059 Minolta............................................................. 2033, 2034, 2053 Mitsubishi........2024, 2033, 2034, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2059, 2064 Montgomery Ward............................................................... 2068 Motorola..................................................................... 2017, 2068 MTC...................................................................................... 2009 Multitech...................................... 2009, 2012, 2022, 2031, 2036 NEC.......................... 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2057, 2064 Nikko................................................................................... 2010 Noblex.................................................................................. 2009 Olympus.............................................................................. 2017 Optimus..................................................................... 2010, 2068 Optonica.............................................................................. 2047 Panasonic............................................... 2017, 2018, 2055, 2066 Pentax.......................................... 2012, 2033, 2034, 2053, 2063 Pentex Research.................................................................. 2014 Philco..................................................... 2017, 2018, 2037, 2038 Philips.................................................... 2017, 2037, 2047, 2065 Pioneer................................................... 2006, 2033, 2042, 2064 Portland.................................................. 2012, 2013, 2015, 2056 Proscan................................................... 2000, 2001, 2072, 2073 Quasar.............................................................. 2017, 2018, 2066 Radio Shack..................................................... 2010, 2047, 2068 Radio Shack/Realistic....... 2007, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2029, 2047 Radix.................................................................................... 2010 RCA......2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2017, 2033, 2034, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2053, 2060, 2063, 2066, 2070, 2072, 2073, 2079 Realistic..........2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2029, 2047, 2068 Ricoh.................................................................................... 2071 Runco................................................................................... 2052 Samsung..........2004, 2009, 2011, 2027, 2031, 2058, 2080, 2081 Sansui..................................................... 2006, 2046, 2057, 2064 Sanyo...................................................... 2007, 2009, 2019, 2082 Scott.......................... 2008, 2011, 2021, 2026, 2028, 2039, 2061 Sears......2007, 2010, 2017, 2019, 2029, 2030, 2033, 2034, 2053 Sharp............................................ 2013, 2024, 2047, 2048, 2068 Shintom.................................................. 2003, 2034, 2036, 2049 Signature.............................................................................. 2068 Singer............................................................... 2017, 2036, 2071 Sony............................................. 2003, 2049, 2050, 2062, 2083 STS.............................................................................. 2017, 2053 Sylvania.................... 2017, 2018, 2022, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2065 Symphonic........................................................................... 2022 Tandy................................................................................... 2007 Tashiko................................................................................. 2010 Tatung.................................................................................. 2057 Teac............................................................................ 2022, 2057 Technics..................................................................... 2017, 2055 Teknika.................................................. 2010, 2017, 2022, 2051 Toshiba............................... 2011, 2029, 2030, 2033, 2039, 2059 Totevision.................................................................. 2009, 2010 Unitech................................................................................. 2009 Vector Research..................................... 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012 Video Concepts........................... 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2059 Wards...2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2033, 2034, 2036, 2047, 2053, 2061, 2068, 2070 XR-1000............................................................ 2017, 2022, 2036 Yamaha........................................ 2005, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2057 Zenith................................. 2003, 2049, 2052, 2062, 2071, 2084 28 1662616C_01.indd 28 12/14/05 3:57:12 PM Troubleshooting Many problems you encounter with your MediaBridge can be resolved by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Network problems No connection to the wireless network. Check to make sure the wireless antenna is properly attached to the back of the MediaBridge. The MediaBridge can’t find one of the computers in my network. If VPN (Virtual Private Network) software is installed on a computer in your network, the MediaBridge may not be able to see that computer. The MediaBridge is not designed to work with VPN software. Firewall problems Also, check the “link” indicator on the front panel of the MediaBridge. If the “link” indicator is not lit, the MediaBridge has not obtained an IP address. Check your router and network settings. All of the MediaBridge media libraries are empty. The MediaBridge displays duplicate wireless network names. The MediaBridge software setup installs a background program on your computer(s) called “MediaStreamer.exe.” It is safe to allow this program to operate on the network. If the MediaStreamer program is blocked, the MediaBridge will not see any computers on the network, so the MediaBridge’s media libraries will be empty. Wireless access points come configured with a default wireless network name. For example, wireless routers and access points made by Linksys default to “linksys” as the network name. If the MediaBridge is displaying duplicate names, it is receiving a wireless signal from two different routers which happen to use identical names. Change the name of your wireless network, or try both networks. Unsure which wireless network is yours. Your wireless access point or wireless router determines the name of your wireless network. Refer to the manual of your access point or router to determine the network name (also called the SSID). If you have firewall software installed on your network, you may need to reconfigure that firewall software to allow the MediaBridge to access your network computers. If you’re still having problems getting the MediaBridge to work with your firewall software, try making the following adjustments to your firewall settings: • Port 6070 must be open for UDP-type network traffic. • Port 40001 must be open for TCP-type network traffic. • Port 40002 must be open for TCP-type network traffic. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 1662616C_01.indd 29 29 12/14/05 3:57:12 PM Troubleshooting Remote control problems MediaBridge problems Unit does not respond to remote. The MediaBridge power button doesn’t turn the unit off. Make sure the remote is in the right “mode” to control the MediaBridge: press the MEDIA button, then try using the remote with the MediaBridge. Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet and wait a minute or two. Then, plug the unit back in and turn it back on. If that doesn’t work, check the following items: • Make sure the batteries in the remote are fresh. • Point the remote directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of the MediaBridge. • Make sure the path between the remote control and the MediaBridge is clear. • Try moving closer to the MediaBridge. USB device problems The MediaBridge can’t find my USB device. It might take the MediaBridge a few moments to recognize and scan your USB device once you’ve connected it to the USB port. If you’re connecting an RCA Lyra to the MediaBridge using a USB connection, make sure the Lyra’s USB Protocol is set to Mass Storage Class. If the MediaBridge still does not respond, press the power button on the MediaBridge front panel to turn the MediaBridge off. Wait a minute or two, then press the power button on the front panel of the MediaBridge again to turn the MediaBridge on. Please note that USB devices should be formatted as NTFS or FAT32 in order for the MediaBridge to play files from them. If your USB device is not recognized by the MediaBridge, check its formatting type. If the MediaBridge does not turn off, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet and wait a minute or two. Then, plug the unit back in and turn it back on. Not all USB devices are compatible with the MediaBridge. The MediaBridge recognizes only certain kinds of USB devices: USB thumb drives, USB memory card readers, and USB hard drives. 30 1662616C_01.indd 30 12/14/05 3:57:13 PM Troubleshooting Media library problems Files recently saved on networked media source don’t appear on MediaBridge. You may need to refresh the MediaBridge’s browser. First, press the HOME button on the MediaBridge’s remote. From the main menu, select the library you want to browse. Then, look for the recently saved files again. If these files still don’t show up in the library, wait about 60 seconds and press the HOME button again. From the main menu, select the library you want to browse. Then, look for the recently saved files again. If you still don’t see the recently saved files in the library, restart the MediaBridge and browse the media library again. If you still have trouble viewing files, make sure your files match the supported formats (see “My images, music files, or video files won’t play or display”). File problems My images, music files, or video files won’t play or display Make sure the MediaBridge supports the file format or encoding you’re trying to play. The MediaBridge may not support all music and movie files purchased from online music or movie sites. The MediaBridge supports the following types of file formats and codecs (in the next column): File Container Formats • MPEG Program (ISO 11172-1 and ISO/IEC 13818-1) • MPEG Transport (ISO/IEC 13818-1) • AVI (DivX® 3, 4, 5; DivX HD, XviD, MJPEG, DV Type 2) • ASF, WMV (Windows Media® Video) • ASX, WMA (Windows Media® Audio), MP3, WAV, M4A • IFO, VOB Video Codecs • MPEG1 (ISO 11172-2) • MPEG2 (ISO 13818-2) • MPEG4 (ISO/IEC 14496-2) • DV (requires wired link) • MJPEG (requires wired link) • WMV (V7, V8 Partial, V9) (non-drm) Audio Codecs • MPEG1/2 Layers 1,2 and 3 (MP3) (ISO 11172-3) • SPDIF passthru for Dolby® Digital and DTS® audio • WMA (Standard, Pro and Lossless) (non-drm) • WAV (LPCM) • AAC (except for protected files from the iTunes® music store) Image Formats • JPEG w/ JFIF (ISO DIS10918-1) • BMP • PNG (ISO 15948:2003) • Uncompressed TIFF If higher-definition video does not play back over a wireless connection, try a wired connection. DivX is a registered trademark of DivX Networks, Inc. iTunes is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows Media is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 31 1662616C_01.indd 31 12/14/05 3:57:13 PM Troubleshooting I can’t hear the audio from my movie. If the movie you’re playing on the MediaBridge has multichannel audio, audio will only be available from the digital audio outputs. There will be no audio signal from the MediaBridge’s other audio outputs. To hear multichannel audio, use one of the MediaBridge’s digital audio outputs to connect it to multichannel-capable receiver. There’s a red exclamation mark next to one of the video or picture files in my library. Display problems Only the “AR” (Acoustic Research) screen appears when I turn on the MediaBridge. I don’t see the main menu. Make sure the SD/HD switch on the back of the MediaBridge is set to the right position for the type of connection you’re using between the MediaBridge and your TV or monitor. If you used the MediaBridge’s VIDEO or S-VIDEO output jacks, set the SD/HD switch to SD. The MediaBridge displays a red exclamation mark next to video or picture files it has tried unsuccessfully to play. If you used the MediaBridge’s DVI output jack, set the SD/HD switch to HD. The red exclamation mark means that the MediaBridge cannot play that particular file. There are several possible reasons for this—the file may have a name that the MediaBridge has trouble recognizing, or the file may be corrupt. If you used the MediaBridge’s COMPONENT VIDEO jacks, set the SD/HD switch to match the kind of TV or monitor you have: SD for a standard-definition monitor or HD for a high-definition monitor. Please note that Windows Media Center Edition PCs use a proprietary file format for recording, and the MediaBridge cannot play these files. 32 1662616C_01.indd 32 12/14/05 3:57:13 PM Troubleshooting Picture Appears, But Colors Are Wrong. • If using an S-Video or a VGA connection, ensure that the cables are firmly connected to both the MediaBridge and the display. • If using a component video connection, unplug each of the three (red, green, blue) connectors from the MediaBridge and verify that the color of the plug matches the color of the connector on the MediaBridge. Swapping the red and blue connectors accidentally will result in improper color display. If this does not solve the problem, do the same check on the display connectors. I am listening to music and would like to view images. How do I go back to the Picture Viewer? With your music playing, press the PICS button on the remote to access the Pictures Media Library. Use the arrow buttons and OK to find the picture(s) you want to view (even in slideshow mode). If you would like to view images without listening to music, press PAUSE while you’re viewing the slideshow/pictures. Then, press MUSIC and press STOP while the Music Media Library is on the screen. Press PICS and then select Resume Slideshow to return to the pictures/slideshow. • You may have a defective cable. Try another cable of the same type. Problems going between media types I am viewing images and would now like to listen to music. How do I go back to the Music Player? Press the MUSIC button on the remote to access the Music Media Library. Use the arrow buttons and OK to browse through the library and choose the song(s) you want to hear. To listen to music and view images at the same time, see the next troubleshooting item. 33 1662616C_01.indd 33 12/14/05 3:57:13 PM Limited Warranty Media Bridge LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. • A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. • Batteries. For how long after your purchase: • 1 Year - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. • Installation. What we will do: • Exchange the defective portion of your Media Bridge with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit. Product Registration: How you get service: • Call 1-800 464 7022 and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The model/serial number information is on the back or bottom of your unit. • A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. • If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit you will be provided with a Service Request (SR) number and instructions on how to obtain the exchange. No returns will be accepted without the SR number. What your warranty does not cover: • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson. • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. 34 1662616C_01.indd 34 12/14/05 3:57:13 PM Limited Warranty • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. How state law relates to warranty: • Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. • This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state. If you purchased your product outside the United States: • This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information. 35 1662616C_01.indd 35 12/14/05 3:57:14 PM The MediaBridge PC application, user’s guide, and warranty are available for download at www.acoustic-research.com. All open-source GPL code that has been modified is also available at that website. Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 © 2005 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in China TOCOM 1662616C 1662616C_01.indd 36 12/14/05 3:57:14 PM
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