LINKSYS CTV1SB Flip Share TV (Set Top Box) User Manual

LINKSYS LLC Flip Share TV (Set Top Box)

User Manual

®Quick Start Guide(Model:CTV1W)
ContentsIncluded in this BoxSet upFeaturesSet up TipsWatching Videos on TVClip NavigationFolder NavigationFull Screen PlaybackInside FlipshareSystem RequirementsSafety InformationWarranty12467891011121314
1Included in this BoxA simple new way to watch and share your videosWatch your videos in full HDView your FlipShare® libraryWirelessly connect your computer and TVEasily browse with the remote control FlipShare USB Key FlipShare TV Base FlipShare RemotePlus:A/V Cable (for Standard Definition Analog TV)Power Adapter
2 3If you are upgrading an existing version of FLIPSHARE with standard definition movies created using the “Create Movie” feature, these movies will be updated to become compatible with FlipShareTV®. The updating process duration will vary depending on how many movies you have. The process runs in the background and, once completed, your movies will be available for display on FlipShareTV®.Insert USB Key into USB port on your computerIf you already have an earlier version of FlipShare installed, launch FlipShare and you will be prompted to upgrade, otherwise, open FLIPSHARETV and launch Setup FlipShare (PC) or Start FlipShare (Mac®)Follow the onscreen instructionsEnsure that FlipShare is running prior to setting up the TV BaseConnect the TV Base using the A/V cable supplied for Analog Standard Definition TV or using an HDMITM cable for HDTV (cable sold separately) OR Connect the Power Adapter to the FlipShare TV BaseCheck the Wireless Signal Indicator on the back of the TV Base. If a blue light is displayed then the signal is good and you may proceed to the next step. If a red light is displayed then the TV Base has not established a connection with the USB Key. If a purple light is shown then the signal is too weak. Please see FlipShare TV® Setup Tips on page 7 for more information.Switch on your TV and use your TV remote to select the television input/source thatcorresponds to where you connected FlipShare TV®. See television manual for instructions.After a few moments FlipShare TV® is ready for useSetting up FlipShare TV®Set up Computer1Set up TV2
4 5FlipShareTV® FeaturesTV Base RemoteVIDEO & STEREO AUDIO    Connect the AV Cable for Standard Definition Analog TV (cable included)WIRELESS SIGNAL INDICATOR         signal OK           NO signal          WEAK signalHDMITM    Connect the Standard HDMITM cable here for HDTV (cable sold separately)POWER    Connect the Power Adapter here111333222444 567SELECTMENUBACKRIGHTLEFTUPDOWNPlays and pauses videos. Press and hold to mark as favoriteShows the MenuGoes backAdvances to the next video or folder and fast-forwards during playbackGoes back to the previous video/folder and rewinds during playbackGoes up to folder navigationGoes down to video navigation1324567
6 7Try to minimize the number of obstacles in between the USB Key and the TV BaseKeep the USB Key and the TV Base away from other wireless and electrical devicesKeep the USB Key and the TV Base away from large pieces of metalPlacing the TV Base directly behind a flat screen display can hamper wireless receptionPlacing the TV Base up high away from other devices gives best performanceEnsure that FlipShare is running on your computer before using FlipShare TV®System performance may be improved by placing the USB Key away from the computer using a USB cable (available at theflip.com/store)The Remote does not need to be pointed directly at the TV Base to operateFor more help visit theflip.com/connectme FlipShareTV® Set up TipsFlipShare TV® displays videos and folders from three sourcesTo choose between sources press the Menu button on the Remote, use the Up/Down keys and press Select.SHORTCUTSCOMPUTERFLIP CHANNELSFavorites, Snapshots and Movies from FlipShareYour FlipShare Library from your computerFlip Video content that other people have shared with you using the Flip Channels feature of FlipShareWatching Videos on your Television
8 9Press SELECT to play the highlighted videoPress and hold SELECT to mark as a FavoritePress LEFT to highlight the previous videoPress RIGHT to highlight the next videoPress UP to go to folder navigationClip NavigationFlipShare TV® MenuPress LEFT & RIGHT buttons to move between foldersPress DOWN to return to video navigationFolder Navigation
10 11Press SELECT to pause playback and SELECT again to resume playbackPress and hold LEFT to rewind, RIGHT to fast forwardPress BACK to return to video navigationPress and hold SELECT to mark as a FavoriteFull Screen Video PlaybackAfter 10 minutes of inactivity the TV Base will display a screen saver. To wake the system, press any key on the Remote.Using FlipShare on your computer, select FlipShare TV® from the navigation pane  Enter your email address and password to enable FlipShare TV® to play Flip Video Content that others have shared with you using Flip ChannelsScreen SaverInside FlipShare
!12 13FlipShare TV® Safety InformationWhen using your FlipShare TV®, USB Key and Remote (collectively referred to as “the product below), these basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons. Following procedures other than set out herein may result in fire, electrical shock or serious injury.Read and understand all Instructions                                        WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire, shock or serious injury• Do not expose the product to ame or very high temperatures.• Do not immerse in or expose to liquids.• Do not insert foreign objects into the product as they may damage internal components or cause re,          shock or serious injury.• Do not disassemble the product as there are no user serviceable parts inside.Your device is not a toy. To reduce the risk of child injury• Never allow children to play with the product as small parts may be a choking hazard.Contact Flip Video Support under the following conditions• If the product becomes hot to the touch when using.• If the product does not operate normally when following operating instructions.• If the product exhibits any distinct change in performance or behavior.Product Care• Operating and storage temperatures are 0˚C to +40˚C.• Do not drop or subject the product to excessive shock or vibration.• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners as they may damage the device or the nish of the product.KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCEPC: 3.0 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 or faster processor, Windows® XP SP2 with 512 MB of RAM or Windows Vista® with 1 GB of RAM, and USB 2.0 portMac®: 1.66 GHz Intel® Core DuoTM or faster processor, 1 GB of RAM, OS X Tiger® 10.4 or Leopard® 10.5, and USB 2.0 portTV: HDTV with available HDMITM or DVI port (requires cable) or Analog Standard Definition TV with A/V (composite video and stereo audio) port (cable included)To view FlipShare TV® in High Definition on an HDTV, a cable with HDMITM technology is required (available at theflip.com/store).Mac, Leopard and Tiger are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.Intel and Core Duo are trademarks of Intel Corporation.FlipShare TV® System Requirements
14Limited WarrantyFOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE COVERED BY CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THEIR COUNTRY OF PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERENT, THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE IN ADDITION TO ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CONVEYED BY SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS.  THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXCLUDE, LIMIT OR SUSPEND ANY RIGHTS OF CONSUMERS ARISING OUT OF NONCONFORMITY WITH A SALES CONTRACT.  SOME COUNTRIES, STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION MAY LAST, SO THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS DESCRIBED BELOW MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY BY COUNTRY, STATE OR PROVINCE.  THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH THE PRODUCT PURCHASE TOOK PLACE. This warranty is provided to you by Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliated entities (“Cisco”). Cisco warrants the hardware in this Cisco product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for the Warranty Period, which begins on the date of purchase by the original end-user purchaser and lasts for the period specified below:     • Ninety (90) days for new product     • Ninety (90) days for refurbished product Your exclusive remedy and Cisco’s entire liability under this limited warranty will be for Cisco, at its option, to (a) repair the product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace the product with a reasonably available equivalent new or refurbished Cisco product, or (c) refund the purchase price of the product less any rebates. Any repaired or replacement products will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer. All products and parts that are replaced become the property of Cisco.Cisco additionally warrants that any CD-ROM on which the software may be provided will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase. Your exclusive remedy and Cisco’s entire liability under this limited warranty will be for Cisco, at its option, to (a) replace the CD-ROM, or (b) refund the purchase price of the CD-ROM. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS  This limited warranty does not apply if: (a) the product assembly seal has been removed or damaged, (b) the product has been altered or modified, except by Cisco, (c) the product damage was caused by use with non-Cisco products, (d) the product has not been installed, operated, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Cisco, (e) the product has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident, (f) a repair has been attempted by anyone other than a facility authorized by Cisco to repair the product, (g) the serial number on the Product has been altered, defaced, or removed, or (h) the product is supplied or licensed for beta, evaluation, testing or demonstration purposes for which Cisco does not charge a purchase price or license fee.EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA SET FORTH ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SOFTWARE AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY CISCO WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON MEDIA ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT, IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. Without limiting the foregoing, Cisco does not warrant that the operation of the product, software or services will be uninterrupted or error free. Also, due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks, Cisco does not warrant that the product, software or services, or any equipment, system or network on which the product, software or services are used will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. The product may include or be bundled with third party software or service offerings. This limited warranty shall not apply to such third party software or service offerings. This limited warranty does not guarantee any continued availability of a third party’s service for which this product’s use or operation may require. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL CISCO BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST OR DAMAGED DATA (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DATA ERASED BY CISCO IN CONNECTION WITH THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF A PRODUCT), REVENUE OR PROFIT, LOSS OF THE ABILITY TO USE ANY THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE OR SERVICES, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, SOFTWARE OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED IN RESPECT OF SUCH PRODUCT, SOFTWARE OR SERVICE, EVEN IF CISCO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL CISCO’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this limited warranty fails of its essential purpose. No Cisco employee, agent or reseller is authorized to make any verbal or written modification, extension or addition to this warranty, and Cisco expressly disclaims any such change to this warranty.  If any portion of this limited warranty is found to be void or unenforceable, its remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE If you have a question about your product or experience a problem with it, please go to www.theflip.com/support where you will find a variety of online support tools and information to assist you with your product. If the product proves defective during the Warranty Period, contact Flip Video Customer Support for instructions on how to obtain warranty service. The contact information for Flip Video Customer Support in your area can be found by visiting www.theflip.com/support. Have your product serial number and proof of purchase on hand when contacting Flip Video Customer Support. A DATED PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO PROCESS WARRANTY CLAIMS. If you are requested to return your product, you will be given a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. You are responsible for properly packaging your product and for all shipping and handling charges, in addition to any applicable customs duties, VAT or other associated taxes or charges when returning your product. You must include the RMA number and a copy of your dated proof of original purchase when returning your product. Products received without a RMA number and dated proof of original purchase will be rejected. Do not include any other items with the product you are returning. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU BACK UP ALL OF YOUR DATA ON THE PRODUCT PRIOR TO SENDING IT IN FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. Cisco may, as part of the repair or replacement of your product, delete all or part of your data, and Cisco will accept no responsibility for any deletion of your data under any circumstances. Defective product covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to you without charge. Repairs or replacements not covered under this limited warranty will be subject to charge at Cisco’s then-current rates. TECHNICAL SUPPORTThis limited warranty is neither a service nor a support contract.  Information about Cisco’s current technical support offerings and policies (including any fees for support services) can be found at www.theflip.com/support. Telephone support may not be available where you live.Please direct all inquiries to: Flip VideoWarranty Service121 TheoryIrvine, CA 92617
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Federal Communications Commission Statement  This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ‧  This device may not cause harmful interference, and ‧  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ‧   This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (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.  The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.  Note:  Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  RF exposure warning   This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
20enRegulatory NoticesINDUSTRY CANADA RADIO EQUIPMENT  The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. “Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.” This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications of the RSS210.

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