Media-Link Connections Step 1: Remove the Media-Link unit and all accessories and cables from the box. Step 2: Place the Media-Link CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Step 3: When the Autorun screen appears, click on "Media Link Server". This will start the installation of the server software that will manage and share your Video, Photos, and Music files with the Media-Link. Step 4: Follow the prompts on your PC to install the Media-Link Server software. When the installation arrives at the step "Select Additional Tasks" ensure that the check box labeled "Auto-start Streaming Server" is checked. ADS Tech North America Office Cerritos, CA, 90703 Fax: 562.926.0518 European Office Unit 1B, Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon Co. Clare, Ireland Phone: +353.61.702042 Fax: +353.61.702001 Southern Europe and MEA Office 51-55 rue Hoche 94200 Ivry sur Seine, France Phone: +33 1.43.90.19.20 Fax: +33 1.46.58.67.06 Step 5: Once the Server software has been installed, the default folders for your media files are My Videos, My Photos, and My Music. All three are located within the My Documents folder. Note: To add additional folders for the Media Link to search for media files: · Double-click on the ADSTech Media Link icon on your desktop. · At the top of the Media-Link application click "Edit" then "Preferences". · In the Preferences window, select what type of file you would like to share. (Video, Music, Photo) · Then click on "Watch Folder". Here you can add/remove additional folders where your media is located. Step 9: Place the included batteries into the Media-Link Remote Control. Your MediaLink should already be powered on. If the Media-Link is OFF, the "Standby" LED will be lit. Step 10 *WIRED*: You should now be on the Server Login page. You will see the name of your computer listed if the Media-Link Server software is running on your PC. If the "M" next to the computer name is "BLUE" in color, this indicates there is connectivity between the Media-Link and your PC. Using the remote control, highlight the computer name with the content that you desire to watch and press the "Enter" button. Once you press Enter, the 10/100 LED should be lit indicating a direct connection between your PC and the MediaLink. Now you can enjoy watching your videos, listening to your music, viewing your photos, or even listening to internet radio. Step 10 *WIRELESS*: Press the "Setup" button on the Remote Control and navigate to the "Wifi Setup" menu and press "Enter". In the "SSID" field, enter the SSID of your wireless access point. The 1 - 9 buttons on the remote are used to enter letters of the alphabet, similar to a cell phone messaging system. Press each button several times until the Quick Guide MXL-581-525 Step 6: Connect the Media-Link to the AC power adapter. Step 8 *WIRED*: Connect one end of the provided RJ45 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the back of the Media-Link and connect the other end to your Network Router. Note: Since you are using a "Wired" connection, DO NOT insert the Wireless "G" card in the wireless card slot on Media-Link. You can use only one type of network connection at a time. Step 7: Connect one end of the supplied RCA cable to the yellow video output and left and right audio outputs of the Media-Link. Connect the other end to the back of your television. Turn your Television on and switch to the external Video Input. This is usually done from your TV remote control by pressing TV/Video button on the remote. Step 8 *WIRELESS*: Take the provided wireless card and insert it into the open slot on the left side of the Media-Link correct character is displayed in the SSID field on your TV screen. There is also a "CAPS" button to the left of the "0" key to select Capital letters. Also, if WEP is enabled on your network enter the bit length (64 or 128 bit) and WEP key in this menu. WEP Settings, and WEP encryption key set on Media-Link must EXACTLY MATCH the settings on your Wireless Router or Access Point. After you are finished making changes, go to "Save" and press "Enter" on the Remote Control. Press "Enter" again when prompted to reboot the Media-Link Special Notes about SSID and Network security: 1.) The SSID MUST match the SSID that is listed on your Wireless Router or Access point. 2.) The SSID is case sensitive - the SSID MUST MATCH exactly including lower case or upper case, spaces, etc. 3.) If you do not remember the SSID you assigned to your wireless router or access point, use your web browser to access the Wireless setup on your router and verify the SSID. Check your router user manual for instructions, or check the manufacturers website for instructions. Many of us do not change the manufacturers default SSID setting. Here is a list of known default SSID settings for popular wireless router devices: Brand Linksys 3Com 3Com Airconnect Apple Default SSID linksys 3Com comcomcom Airport Network Brand Cisco Dlink Microsoft Netgear\ Default SSID tsunami default MSNHOME NETGEAR Step 11: You should now be on the Server Login page. You will see the name of your computer listed if the Media-Link Server software is running on your PC. If the "M" next to the computer name is "BLUE" in color, this indicates there is connectivity between the Media-Link and your PC. Using the remote control, highlight the computer name with the content that you desire to watch and press the "Enter" button. Once you press Enter, the 10/100 LED should be lit indicating a direct connection between your PC and the MediaLink. Now you can enjoy watching your videos, listening to your music, viewing your photos, or even listening to internet radio. Step 3: With your remote control, navigate over to "Update ROM" and press "Enter" Step 4: Scroll down to "Check for firmware update" and hit the "Enter" button. Updating Media-Link Firmware Step 1: Turn your Media Link on. Step 2: From your remote control, click the "Setup" button. Step 5: You will now see the Firmware Update screen, scroll down to the very bottom of the page and highlight "I Agree" and hit the "Enter" button to start the firmware updater. continue to the next side >>> Step 6: Once the update has finished, press any key on the remote to reboot the Media Link or just wait for it to reboot itself. You are now finished flashing the firmware for your Media Link. To verify that your Media Link has been flashed properly please follow the steps below: Step 1: From your remote press the "Setup" button. Step 2: Scroll down to the very bottom of the Setup page where you will see: "Firmware Version: 07-18-040809-01-ADS-102-000" "File System Version: 01-ADS" Supported Digital Content The Media-Link Digital Receiver has a powerful decoder chip which has the ability to receive, decode and present a variety of the most popular audio, video and image formats for playback on your TV or Stereo system. Video: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 (most common formats), compressed .avi, XVid Photo: JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG Audio: MPEG-1 Layer 1 and 2, MP3, WMA FAQ 1. Information about software firewalls. In order for the Media-Link to function properly it needs to access TCP port 8000 on the Media-Link Server PC. A software firewall such as Zone Alarm or Norton Internet Security may be blocking access to the required port. When using a firewall it is necessary to either allow access by modifying the program's Access Control List (according to the manufacturer's instructions) or disabling it while using the Media-Link. One of the most prevalent firewalls is the Windows XP firewall that is enabled by default on computers running Service Pack 2. To disable the Windows XP firewall: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click on the Start Menu and then Double-Click Control Panel. Double-Click on the icon named "Security Center". Click the "Windows Firewall" underneath the heading "Manage security settings for:" In the Windows Firewall properties screen, change the firewall setting to "Off (not recommended)" and press "Ok" 5. After disabling the Windows Firewall, you will receive a balloon in your System Tray: "Your computer might be at risk". When this appears, click either the balloon or the red shield in your System Tray. 6. This will bring up the Windows Security Center. Locate the Firewall category and click the "Recommendations" button below it. 7. In the "Recommendations" window, click the check-box labeled "I have a firewall solution that I will monitor myself" and click "Ok". 2. Notes About WEP If WEP security is enabled on your wireless network, the WEP settings must match exactly on the router and client to have network connectivity. It is for this reason that we strongly recommend disabling WEP completely before attempting to configure the Media-Link. Primarily you should verify that the Media-Link has a stable connection, connectivity with your Media-Link Server PC, and is working properly without WEP. If you have verified that the Media-Link is functioning properly and you wish to configure WEP, here are a few things to consider: a. Although the Media-Link Wifi Config will allow you to enter and unlimited amount of characters in the WEP field, you must enter a WEP key of an appropriate length. 64-bit WEP requires a key 10 characters long. 128-bit WEP requires a key 26 characters long. b. Your router configuration may allow you enter the WEP key as either Ascii or Hexadecimal. The Media-Link will allow you to enter the WEP key in Hexadecimal format only. c. The WEP key is not case-sensitive. Therefore ABC is the same as abc. 3. My Media-Link has internet connectivity but does not see my Media-Link Server PC. Port Forwarding will need to be enabled on your broadband router to do this: 1. Log into your router's administration page. Usually this can be done by opening an Internet Explorer browser window and typing http://192.168.0.1 into the address bar. 2. Enter the User name and Password for your router if prompted. 3. Locate the Port Forwarding option or menu and add a Port Forwarding Service. 4. Enter the IP address of the Media-Link Server PC in the Server IP Address field. 5. Enter 8000 in the Port field. (If a range of ports is asked for, type 8000 for the starting and tending port). 6. If prompted to name the Port Forwarding Service type "Media Link". 7. Click "Apply" and log out of the router. Please consult the manual for your router as this procedure may not be exactly as described above. Support and Warranty Service: If you require assistance with the installation, operation, or application of your ADS Technologies, Inc. product there are several options available to you as described in the technical support section of this manual. Your primary source for information and assistance is always your computer store or computer parts dealer. If your ADS product needs repair or replacement, contact your dealer for onsite repair service. The ADS Technologies technical support and customer service staff can aid in solving many problems. Our technical support department is available to repair any ADS Technologies product. You or your dealer must return products to our factory for repair or warranty replacement. Return/Replacement: If you need to return your ADS Technologies product you should return the product directly to the dealer or store where you purchased the product. Each individual computer store or dealer sets product returns policies for their customers. ADS Technologies, Inc. cannot be responsible for the actions or policies set by our dealers. If you desire to return the product for a refund, you must get the refund from the dealer or store you purchased the product from. If you purchased the product directly from ADS please see the "Terms and Conditions of Sale" on the reverse side of your sales invoice. Returns to ADS Technologies, Inc. are for repair or warranty replacement only. If you need to return product to ADS Technologies, Inc. for repair or replacement you must follow these steps: 1. Call our Technical Support department at (562) 926-4338 in the USA or +353-61-702042 in Europe to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. 3. Ship the product to the ADS factory with the RMA number marked on the inside and outside of the package. If there is no RMA number on the package or the RMA number has expired, the shipment will be refused. ADS will not be liable for lost or mis-shipped products. 4. Replacement product cannot be shipped to you until the defective product has been received by ADS. 5. Once the product is received at the factory it will be tested and then repaired or replaced. 6. Turn around time is approximately one week. A repaired or replacement product will be shipped back to you. Warranty: This ADS Technologies, Inc. product comes with a One (1) year hardware warranty. ADS Technologies, Inc. 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