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PY00-30049-DM20-01 v3.1 PC­P3LWG/DVD Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 High-Definition Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Hardware Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Connecting LinkTheater to the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Configuring LinkTheater Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Using AOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 External Wireless Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Standard Controls / Important Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 The Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 DVD / VCD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 DVD / CD File Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 USB Device Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 PC Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Configuring the LinkTheater Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 LinkTheater PC Software Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Windows Media Connect Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Windows Media Connect Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Using CinemaNow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Macintosh Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 LinkStation and LinkTheater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 TeraStation and LinkTheater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 TeraStation and LinkStation Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Future Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 2 Safety Using this Safety Guide In order to use this guide correctly, the meaning of the notations and symbols used are described below. Notations and Symbols Caution Mark Items to which you must pay attention when handling the product. Failure to follow this mark may result in personal injury and/or damage the equipment. Caution Reference Mark Reference Refers to the related subject page. For your safety, please be sure to follow the instructions given below: To prevent unexpected injury to yourself or others, or damage to the equipment, be sure to follow all the safety precautions given below. To use the LinkTheater correctly, first read these precautions and make sure that you understand the contents. After reading, be sure to store this manual in a safe place so that you can refer to it if necessary. This manual contains instructions concerning the general operation of the computer system to which the Linktheater is connected, as well as those concerning the LinkTheater itself. Please note that our warranty will not cover any damage or failures of the computer, the loss or corruption of data, or damage to the LinkTheater due to misuse. Meaning of Notations and Symbols Meaning of Notations Danger Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, runs a high risk of death or serious injury. Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Meaning of Symbols This symbol indicates warnings and cautions e.g. electric shock warning This symbol indicates actions that must not be performed (prohibited actions) This symbol indicates actions that must be performed (essential actions) 3 Danger Prohibited When handling batteries Do not disassemble or remodel. Do not place a metal wire between the + and ­ pads. Do not carry with a hairpin or necklace. Do not place in the fire or overheat. Do not pierce with a nail, hit with a hammer or stamp down. Or heat will be generated and the battery will ignite and explode. Warning Prohibited When handling batteries Do not disassemble, remodel, repair or charge. Do not use a new and a used battery or two batteries of a different make together. Do not mistake the + and ­ nodes when inserting the battery. Do not leave used batteries in the device. Or heat will be generated and the battery will ignite and explode. When a battery leaks do not touch the liquid. The liquid that leaks from a battery may burn. If the liquid gets on skin or clothing, wash with clean water. If the liquid gets in your eye, wash with clean water immediately and seek medical treatment. When changing the batteries, only used those which have been specified. Using batteries other than that specified may result in the leakage of fluid, and the battery may ignite and explode. Make sure to observe the instructions of the computer and peripheral manufacturers when installing and using the LinkTheater. Contact Prohibited Strongly Recommended Strongly Recommended Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the LinkTheater. This may result in fire or electric shock Disassembly Prohibited Prohibited Using the device with a different voltage such as may exist overseas, may result in a short circuit, smoke or fire. Only insert the plug into a 100V (50/60Hz) AC socket. Insert the AC adapter firmly into the AC Socket. Using the equipment without the AC Adapter firmly inserted may cause a short circuit or overheating, or result in fire or electric shock. Do not damage, process, overheat, or attempt to repair the power supply cable, as this may result in fire or electric shock. - When installing the equipment, do not crimp the power supply cable between walls and racks (shelves) etc. - Do not place heavy objects on the power supply cable, or pull at the cable. - Do not place the power supply cable close to heat sources, or overheat the cable in any way. - When removing the power supply cable, be sure to remove it my holding the plug. - Do not bend the cable past its natural bending radius. - Do not move the LinkTheater while the power supply cable is still connected. If the power supply cable is damaged consult your dealer. Install the equipment in a location where children cannot reach the interior of the electrical equipment, cables, or connectors. Failure to do so may result in injury. Strongly Recommended Prohibited Strongly Recommended 4 A small child should only use the LinkTheater under supervision of an adult. Strongly Recommended Strongly Recommended Do not handle the equipment with wet hands. This may result in electric shock if the LinkTheater is connected to the AC power supply. Even when connected it may cause internal damage to the LinkTheater. Remove Power P If you see smoke or there is a strange smell or sound, remove the plug from the AC power supply socket. Continuing to use the device under these conditions may result in a short circuit, fire, or electric shock. Consult with your dealer immediately. Do not use the LinkTheater in bathrooms or other locations with a lot of water or humidity. Using the device under these conditions may result in fire or electric shock . Wat er Prohib Remove Power P If the product is dropped or subjected to a severe shock, remove the AC adapter immediately. Continuing to use the device under these conditions may result in a short circuit, fire, or electric shock. Consult with your dealer immediately. If liquid or foreign matter enters the equipment, remove the plug from the power socket. Continuing to use the device under these conditions may result in a short circuit, fire, or electric shock. Consult with your dealer immediately. Do not look straight at the Laser Beam. Do not peer into or open the casing and look straight at the Laser light, as it may be hazardous for your sight. To Prevent damage due to static electricity, before touching the equipment, first touch a nearby metal object (such as a door handle or metal window blinds) to discharge any static electricity from your body. Static electricity from your body may result in damage to the equipment. Only use the power cable and AC adapter provided with the LinkTheater. The polarity and voltage of the terminal may differ between makes. Which may result in smoke and fire. Remove Power P Prohibited Strongly Recommended Strongly Recommended Caution Please remove the battery if not using the LinkTheater over a long period. The battery may leak, which would dirty the device and might cause damage to it, or cause a fire. Prohibited Prohibited Do not use the LinkTheater if there has been a leakage of battery fluid. Continuing to use the device under these conditions may result in a fire, or electric shock. Consult with your dealer immediately. 5 Carefully read the manuals provided by the manufacturers of all other products used (i.e. PC). Strongly Recommended Prohibited Do not install the LinkTheater in the following locations, as doing so may result in an electric shock or fire, or may adversely affect the equipment. - Locations with strong magnetic fields (may result in damage). - Locations with static electricity (may result in damage). - Locations prone to vibration (may result in damage). - Locations that are not level (may result in rolling, falling, or injury). - Locations in direct sunlight (may result in damage or deformation). - Locations close to fire or subject to heating (may result in damage or deformation). - Locations where there is a danger of current leakage (may result in damage or electric shock). - Locations where there is a danger of water leakage (may result in damage or electric shock). Before installing or uninstalling the LinkTheater make sure to create backup files of all hard disk data to another media (MO disk, floppy disk etc.). When making any change to the PC environment there is always a possibility that the data on the hard Strongly Recommended disk may be lost or corrupted, therefore it is always advisable to create a backup. Buffalo will not be held responsible for loss or corruption of hard disk data. Please remove any dust or dirt from the head of the connectors and do not touch with your hands. Dirt on the connector may cause damage. Do not place ...