User manual GOVIDEO D2740 - Product Manual

1 Congratulations! Congratulations on your purchase of the D2740 Wireless Media Receiver + DVD Player. Now you can enjoy premium DVD playback, plus all your favorite digital media files, including music, movies, and pictures--all in the comfort of your living room. Please take a moment to write down your serial number located on the rear panel of the DVD Player: _______________________________________ Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electronic Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Caution · To prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoying interference, use only the recommended accessories. · To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. · To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the unit cover or back. There are no serviceable parts inside. · Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Macrovision Notice U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,516,132. 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, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Warning TO AVOID HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE TO INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION, DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE/DEFEAT LASER TRANSPORT PROTECTIVE HOUSING. Class 1 Laser Product This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear panel. 2 DVD Player User's Guide Table of Contents 1 - Welcome Unpacking / 7 Compatible Media / 7 Front Panel / 8 Front Panel Display / 9 Rear Panel / 10 Remote Control / 11 4 - Streaming Media Files to Your TV Connecting to the Server / 35 Playing Music / 36 Playing Movies / 37 Viewing Pictures / 38 Connecting to Rhapsody / 39 2 - Getting Connected The Big Picture / 13 About Networks & Firewalls / 14 Network Connections / 15 Basic TV Connections / 16 Optional Video Connections / 17 Optional Analog Audio Connections / 18 Optional Digital Audio Connections / 19 5 - Playing DVDs and Other Discs DVD Playback / 41 Special Playback Options / 42 Program/Repeat Playback / 43 Other Disc Playback / 44 6 - Advanced Settings & Preferences DVD Setup Menu Overview / 46 About Menu Navigation / 46 Network Settings / 47 Display Settings / 49 Video Settings / 50 Digital Audio Settings / 51 Analog Audio Settings / 52 Parental Settings / 54 3 - Managing Media Files on Your PC Software Installation / 21 Initial Scan For Media Files / 22 Launching the Media Server / 23 Media Server Overview / 23 Media Files Tab / 24 Media Import Tab / 28 System Tab / 30 Options Tab / 31 ©2004 GoVideo. All rights reserved. Printed in China. Streaming media platform technology protected ©1999 2002 2003 by Digital 5, Inc. All rights reserved, designed in the United States. Go-Video is a registered trademark. "Dolby" , "Pro Logic" and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby , Laboratories. The product complies with the KODAK Picture CD format and will display KODAK Picture CDs. The "KODAK Picture CD Compatible" logo is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company and is used with permission. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media Player are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. MUSICMATCH is a registered trademark of MUSICMATCH, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 7 - Getting Help Customer Support / 56 Network Troubleshooting / 56 DVD Troubleshooting / 57 Technical Specifications / 58 Glossary / 59 WEP FAQs / 60 ASCII/Hex Conversion Table / 61 Warranty / 62 Index / 63 3 Important Safety Instructions Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions - All operating and using instructions should be followed. 5 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 6 Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7 Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 8 Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 10 Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings 1 must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating - current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the 11 12 13 14 15 4 DVD Player User's Guide mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 16 Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 17 Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 18 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 19 Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 20 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 21 Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product. c If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service. 22 Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23 Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 24 Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 25 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 5 1 Welcome This Chapter provides a basic introduction to the DVD Player, including an overview of the front panel, rear panel, and remote control. 6 DVD Player User's Guide Unpacking Check to make sure the following items are included with your DVD Player: Compatible Media The DVD Player will play the following discs: · DVD Video · Audio CD · Video CD/Super Video CD · MP3 files on CD-R/RW · JPEG files on CD-R/RW · DVD-R/RW · DVD+R/RW The Wireless Media Receiver will stream the following media types from your PC: · Video Files - MPEG1, MPEG2 and DVR-MS* · Audio Files - MP3 and WMA · Pictures Files - JPEG, BMP, TIF, PSD, PCT, PNG and GIF NOTE: · With a minimum processor speed of 1.2 GHz, you can also transcode AVI, MPEG4 and DivX video files. 1 - Welcome 7 Front Panel Front panel overview: WIRELESS MEDIA RECEIVER + DVD PLAYER · D2740 1 PHONES 2 1 VOLUME 2 POWER ­ + ­ + PREV NEXT OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PAUSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER button* Power Indicator Headphone jacks Headphone Volume controls Disc Tray PREV/NEXT buttons Front Panel Display 8 9 10 11 12 13 OPEN/CLOSE button STOP button PLAY button PAUSE button IR Sensor Arrow keys NOTE: · Press the front panel POWER button the first time you turn on the DVD Player. Then use the remote control POWER button to switch the unit between On and Standby (low power) mode. 8 DVD Player User's Guide Front Panel Display Front panel display overview: PB C MP3 D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 MP3 Indicator Play Indicator Repeat Status Indicator Pause Indicator Dolby Digital Indicator DVD Indicator Play Status Indicator PBC Indicator* Track Indicator Time Indicator VCD/SVCD Indicator NOTE: · The PBC Indicator lights if you load a VCD with PBC (Playback Control). 1 - Welcome 9 Rear Panel Rear panel overview: RJ-45 CENTER SUB W. SUR.(R) FRONT (R) SUR.(L) FRONT (L) 5.1 CHANNEL R L 2 CH. CB/PB Y VIDEO S-VIDEO COAXIAL CP/PP PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO 1 WIRELESS ANTENNA jacks 2 ETHERNET (RJ-45) port 3 5.1 CHANNEL ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks 4 STEREO AUDIO OUT jacks 5 PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 6 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 7 VIDEO OUT jack 8 S-VIDEO OUT jack 9 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack NOTE: · The DVD Player is equipped out of the box to work with a wired (802.3) or wireless (802.11b/g) network. 10 DVD Player User's Guide Remote Control Remote control overview: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 POWER button NETWORK button* TITLE button PLAY MODE button DISC MENU button ARROW buttons DISPLAY button STOP button PLAY button REW/FF buttons 0-9 buttons ZOOM button ANGLE button AUDIO button SUBTITLE button OPEN/CLOSE button MUSIC/MOVIES/PICTURES buttons* VIDEO OUT button ENHANCE button SETUP button ENTER button RETURN button PAUSE/STEP button PREV/NEXT buttons SLOW button CLEAR button SEARCH button VOLUME +/- buttons A-B REPEAT button POWER OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY STOP NETWORK MUSIC MOVIES PICTURES TITLE PLAY MODE ENHANCE VIDEO OUT CLEAR DISC MENU SETUP ENTER RETURN PLAY PAUSE/STEP REV FWD PREV NEXT ABC DEF SLOW 1 GHI 2 JKL 3 MNO 4 PQRS 5 TUV 6 WXYZ 7 ANGLE AUDIO 8 ZOOM SUBTITLE 9 SEARCH A-B 0 VOLUME NOTE: · Press NETWORK to switch to streaming media mode. Press MUSIC, MOVIES, or PICTURES to jump directly to your media files. 1 - Welcome 11 2 Getting Connected This Chapter shows you how to connect the DVD Player to your network, TV, and other home theater components. · · For basic connections, see pages 13-16. For advanced connections, see pages 17-19. 12 DVD Player User's Guide The Big Picture The D2740 streams digital content, including music, movies, and pictures from your PC to your television over a wired or wireless network. The network can be: · Any standard Microsoft" Windows"-based home network (see page 14), or · A direct connection between your PC and the back of the DVD Player with an Ethernet crossover cable (not supplied). WIRELESS MEDIA RECEIVER + DVD PLAYER · D2740 1 PHONES 2 1 VOLUME 2 POWER ­ + ­ + PREV NEXT OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PAUSE 2 - Getting Connected 13 About Networks & Firewalls Compatible Networks If you do not already have a network installed, you will need to purchase the network components of your choice and follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. The DVD Player easily connects to all three major types of home networks, including: Wired Ethernet Network · Networked devices communicate with each other using Ethernet cables (following the 802.3 standard). WIRELESS MEDIA RECEIVER + DVD PLAYER · D2740 1 PHONES 2 1 VOLUME 2 POWER ­ + ­ + PREV NEXT OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PAUSE Wireless Access Point Network (Infrastructure mode) · Networked devices communicate with each other over the air (following the 802.11b/g standard). · This type of network requires a wireless access point to send data to your networked DVD Player. · The wireless adapter cards in a peer-to-peer network must be set to "Infrastructure" mode. WIRELESS MEDIA RECEIVER + DVD PLAYER · D2740 1 PHONES 2 1 VOLUME 2 POWER PREV NEXT OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PAUSE ­ + ­ + Wireless Peer-to-Peer Network (Ad Hoc mode) · Devices communicate with each other over the air (following the 802.11b/g standard). · Peer-to-Peer networks consist of two or more wireless computers that communicate without a wireless access point. · The wireless adapter cards in a peer-to-peer network must be set to "Ad Hoc" mode. WIRELESS MEDIA RECEIVER + DVD PLAYER · D2740 1 PHONES 2 1 VOLUME 2 POWER PREV NEXT OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PAUSE ­ + ­ + If You are Using a Firewall · If you are using a firewall, it is best if all your devices are behind the firewall. If this is not possible, the next best alternative is to open only the ports required for the Streaming Media software to work. This will reduce some of the protection afforded by the firewall, but is necessary for streaming media devices to work. For specific information on configuring your firewall, refer to the Help file included with the Media Server software. The Help file includes a special Troubleshooting section covering specific settings for BlackICE, Norton Personal Firewall, Windows XP firewall, and ZoneAlarm Pro. Also refer to the user's guide that came with your firewall software. DVD Player User's Guide · 14 Network Connections To connect the DVD Player to your home network: 1 Connect the supplied wireless antennas to the rear panel antenna jacks. 2 OR Connect an Ethernet cable from the RJ-45 port on the DVD Player to any available router or hub port in your network. RJ-45 CENTER SUB W. SUR.(R) FRONT (R) SUR.(L) FRONT (L) 5.1 CHANNEL R L 2 CH. CB/PB Y VIDEO S-VIDEO CP/PP COAXIAL PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO NOTE: · To give your player a unique name on your network or change your wireless security settings; see pages 47-48. 2 - Getting Connected 15 Basic TV Connections If your TV has standard audio/video inputs (red, white, and yellow RCA jacks): 1 Connect the supplied audio/video cables from the DVD Player to your TV as shown. 2 Connect the power cable from the DVD Player to a standard wall outlet. 3 Press POWER to turn on the DVD Player. 4 Turn on your TV and select the Video input to view the DVD Player. · The GoVideo splash screen appears. 5 Continue with Chapters 3 to install the Media Server software and scan your hard drive for media files. RJ-45 CENTER SUB W. SUR.(R) FRONT (R) SUR.(L) FRONT (L) 5.1 CHANNEL R L 2 CH. CB/PB Y VIDEO S-VIDEO COAXIAL CP/PP PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO NOTE: · For enhanced video options, see page 17. · For enhanced audio options, see pages 18-19. 16 DVD Player User's Guide Optional Video Connections If your TV has S-Video or Component Video inputs, you can enjoy superior picture quality. 1 Connect an S-Video cable OR set of Component Video cables from the DVD Player to your TV as shown. 2 Select the S-Video or Component Video input on your TV to view the DVD Player. RJ-45 CENTER SUB W. SUR.(R) FRONT (R) SUR.(L) FRONT (L) 5.1 CHANNEL R L 2 CH. CB/PB Y VIDEO S-VIDEO COAXIAL CP/PP PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO NOTE: · If you use the Component Video or S-Video connection, press VIDEO OUT repeatedly when playback is stopped to select S-Video, Component, or Progressive; see page 50. · Be sure to choose one of the audio connection options on pages 18-19. 2 - Getting Connected 17 Optional Analog Audio Connections To connect the DVD Player to a stereo system or 5.1 channel analog amplifier: 1 Connect stereo audio cables from the DVD Player to your stereo system as shown. OR Connect 6 RCA cables from the DVD Player to your 5.1 channel analog amplifier as shown. 2 Select the appropriate audio input on your stereo or amplifier to hear the DVD Player. RJ-45 CENTER SUB W. SUR.(R) FRONT (R) SUR.(L) FRONT (L) 5.1 CHANNEL R L 2 CH. CB/PB Y VIDEO S-VIDEO COAXIAL CP/PP PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO SUB W. CENTER SUR.(L) SUR.(R) FRONT (L) FRONT (R) NOTE: · To set the DVD Player's Analog Audio Output settings to match the capabilities of your system; see pages 52-53. · If your amplifier is equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder your can enjoy surround sound playback while watching DVD movies. 18 DVD Player User's Guide Optional Digital Audio Connections To connect the DVD Player to a 5.1 channel digital amplifier: 1 Connect a digital coaxial cable from the DVD Player to your digital audio receiver as shown. OR Connect a digital optical cable from the DVD Player to your digital audio receiver as shown. 2 Select the appropriate audio input on your stereo or receiver to hear the DVD Player. RJ-45 CENTER SUB W. SUR.(R) FRONT (R) SUR.(L) FRONT (L) 5.1 CHANNEL R L 2 CH. CB/PB Y VIDEO S-VIDEO COAXIAL CP/PP PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO NOTE: · To set the DVD Player's Digital Audio Output settings to match the capabilities of your system; see page 51. · If your receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital and/or DTS decoder your can enjoy 5.1 surround sound playback while watching DVD movies. 2 - Getting Connected 19 3 Managing Media Files on Your PC This Chapter shows you how to install the Media Server software and manage the media files on your PC. 20 DVD Player User's Guide Software Installation Installing the Media Server Software Install the Media Server software to maintain a library of all the music, movies, and pictures stored on your PC. 1 Turn on your PC and close all open programs. 2 Insert the installation CD into the CDROM drive. 3 Click "Install Media Server Software" to begin the Installation Wizard. · The Media Server icon will always appear in the Windows system tray at the lower right corner of the screen. Follow the instructions on page 22 to scan your hard drive for media files. System Requirements · Intel Pentium 4 1.2 GHz or greater · 1 GB hard drive space plus room to store your media · 256 MB RAM · CD-ROM drive · Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP · Network with Ethernet connection, wireless LAN connection, or USB port 7 Supported Access Points, Routers & Gateways 4 5 6 Follow the Installation Wizard to install the software. When prompted, enter the following 16-digit CD key: · FVD3 ATCD EBCT BKC5 When installation is finished, you may be prompted to restart your computer. · The Media Server software is added to your Start menu so that it is launched automatically whenever your computer is started. · · · · · · · · · Belkin F5D6130 Belkin F5D6230 Linksys WAP11 NetGear MR314 NetGear ME102 Orinoco RG-1000 SMC 7004AQBR Zcom XI-1450 ZcomXI-2300 3 - Managing Media Files on Your PC 21 Initial Scan For Media Files The first time you launch the Media Server software you will be prompted to import media: 1 Click Yes to continue. 3 Select the folder(s) on your hard drive you wish to scan. · A check mark will appear next to each folder you select. 2 · To scan for media files at any other time, select the Media Import tab and click Scan; see page 28 for details. Select one of the available Search Plugins: Hard Drive Scanner - Scans your hard drive for supported media files. MusicMatch Jukebox Scanner Scans the contents of the MusicMatch library (if it is detected on your PC) for supported media files. Windows Media Player Scanner - Scans the contents of the Windows Media Player library (if it is detected on your PC) for supported media files. 4 Click Scan to start importing media files* into the Media Server library. · Only those files scanned into the Media Server library will be viewable on your TV. · Scanning may take several minutes depending on the number of media files found. · Your PC must be on with the Media Server installed (the icon should appear in the Windows system tray) in order to view media files on your TV. NOTE: · When you "import" media files, you are only indexing the files. The original files remain in their respective folders on your hard drive. 22 DVD Player User's Guide Launching the Media Server During installation, the Media Server software was added to your Startup menu so that it is loaded automatically whenever your computer is started (to turn off this feature, see "Enable Auto Run" on page 31). To start the Media Server software: 1 Click the Media Server icon in the system tray (located at the lower right corner of your computer screen). · You can also right-click the icon and select Open Server or Restart Media Server . · If there is no Media Server icon in the system tray, select Start>Programs>GoVideo Media Server > GoVideo Media Server to add the icon. 2 The application launches and the Media Server interface is displayed. Media Server Overview The Media Server software allows you to manage the digital media files on your PC and provides the interface between your PC and DVD Player. The Media Server software must be running on your computer in order for the DVD Player to communicate with your computer. The four tabs along the top of the screen provide quick access to available options: · · · · Media Files Tab; see page 24. Media Import Tab; see page 28. System Tab; see page 30. Options Tab; see page 31. NOTE: The About, Help, and Close buttons are always visible in the lower right corner of the screen. · Click About to view the software version number. · Click Help for detailed online help. · Click Close to close the Media Server. 3 - Managing Media Files on Your PC 23 Media Files Tab Use the Media Files tab to manage the media files you have scanned from your hard drive or media file applications. Locating Media Files To find the location of any media file on your hard drive: 1 Click the Media Files tab. 2 Select the desired media type. 3 Select the desired media file. 4 Right click and select Locate File. · Windows® Explorer opens to the directory where the file is located. Editing Media File Details To edit media file details (e.g., ID3 tag information): 1 Click the Media Files tab. 2 Select the desired media type. 3 Select the desired media file (only one file can be edited at a time.) 4 Right click and select Edit Media Details. · You can also click the Media Details button. 5 Make the desired changes in the Edit Media Details dialog and click Update. Browsing Media Files Use the following buttons to browse your files by media type: All Media - Displays all audio, video and image files. My Music - Displays audio files only. My Movies - Displays video files only. My Pictures - Displays image files only. Playing Media Files To play media files directly within the Media Server software: 1 Click the Media Files tab. 2 Select the desired media type. 3 Select the desired media file. 4 Right click and select Play Media. · The application associated with the selected media type will launch and the file will begin playing. 24 DVD Player User's Guide Creating Playlists To create a new playlist: 1 Click the Media Files tab. 2 Click the New Playlist/Show button. 3 Select the desired Playlist Type (Music List, Video Shows, Slideshow). · For Smart Playlists, see page 26. · Click the Randomize Playlist option if you would like the media to be played in a random order. 4 Type a name and click OK. The playlist is added to the Source pane. Adding files from the Hard Drive To add multiple media files to a playlist from your hard drive: 1 Click the Multiple Add button. 2 Select the Add Files from Hard Drive option. 3 Navigate to the directory containing the desired media files. 4 Select the media type from the Files of type drop-down list. 5 Select the desired media file(s). 6 Click Open. Renaming a Playlist To rename a playlist: 1 Click the Media Files tab. 2 Select the desired playlist. 3 Right click and select Rename. 4 Type the new name and press Enter on your keyboard. Adding to a Playlist To add files to a playlist: 1 Click the Media Files tab. 2 Select the desired media file(s). · Ctrl-click or Shift-click to select multiple files. 3 Click the Add to Playlist button. · You can also right click and select Add to Playlist. 4 Click the desired playlist to select it, and click OK. · You can also drag and drop media items from the right side of the screen to the desired playlist on the left side of the screen. Adding files from the Media Library To add multiple files to a playlist from the Media Library: 1 Select the desired media file(s). 2 Click the Multiple Add button. 3 Select the Add to Playlist option. 4 Select the desired playlist and click OK. Deleting a Playlist To delete a playlist from the Media Library: 1 Click the Media Files tab. 2 Select the desired playlist. 3 Right click and select Delete. 4 You are prompted to confirm the deletion. Click Yes to continue. Randomizing a Playlist To randomize a playlist: 1 Click the Media Files tab. 2 Select the desired playlist. 3 Right click and select Randomize Playlist. 4 The playlist is now randomized. 3 - Managing Media Files on Your PC 25 Changing the Playlist Order To change the playback order of files in a playlist: 1 Click the Media Files tab. 2 Select the desired playlist. 3 Click the desired media file. 4 Click the track up button to move it up one level, or the track down button to move it down one level. · Click repeatedly until the media item reaches the desired position within the playlist. Viewing Thumbnails To display your media files as thumbnails: 1 Click the Media Files tab. 2 Right click anywhere in the Media pane (the right side of the screen). 3 Select View > Thumbnails. Creating a Smart Playlist You can create Smart Playlists based on certain custom criteria, such as Artists, Genre, Title, etc. 1 Click the Media Files tab. 2 Click the New Playlist/Show button. 3 Select Smart Playlists. 4 Type a name and click OK. The Smart Playlists dialog box is displayed. · Thumbnails are now displayed instead of the media list. · Thumbnails are most effective for pictures. The thumbnails for music and movies are icons. Rotating Thumbnails To rotate an image thumbnail: 1 Click the Media Files tab. 2 Click the desired thumbnail to select it. 3 Right click and select Rotate Left or Rotate Right. · The thumbnail is rotated 90 degrees to the left or right, respectively. 5 6 Select the desired criteria for your playlist. · Type in the desired Artist, Genre, Album or Title name, then click Add. · Choose "All" to restrict the playlist to media that meets all criteria. · Choose "Any" to allow media files that meet any of the criteria. When finished, click Update. DVD Player User's Guide 26 Deleting Media Files You can delete media files from the Media Library or from your hard drive: 1 Click the Media Files tab. 2 Select the desired media type. 3 Select the desired media file(s). · Use Ctrl-click or Shift-click to select multiple files. 4 Right click and select one of the following options: Delete from Library - Removes the file from your Media Library but leaves the file intact on your hard drive. Please note that the Media Server will find the file again the next time you scan your hard drive Delete from Hard Drive - Removes the file from your Media Library AND deletes the file from your hard drive. 5 You are prompted to confirm the deletion. Click Yes to continue. Deleting Multiple Files The Multiple Delete menu is a shortcut menu with a variety of methods of deleting files. This menu is contextsensitive--only options relevant for the media type selected are available: 1 Click the Multiple Delete button. 2 Select one of the following options. Delete Artist/Album/Genre from Library - Removes the selected Artist(s)/Album(s)/Genre(s) from your Media Library. Delete From Hard Drive - Removes the selected Artist(s)/Album(s)/ Genre(s) from your Media Library and deletes the respective files from your hard drive. Delete from Playlist - Removes the selected file(s) from the selected Playlist. Delete Playlist - Removes the selected Playlist(s) from your Media Library. 3 You are prompted to confirm the deletion. Click Yes to continue. · When you delete files from the Media Library, they will be found again the next time you scan the same location on your hard drive. To delete files permanently from your hard drive, select the Delete from Hard Drive options. 6 You can also delete files using the Multiple Delete button; see column at right. 3 - Managing Media Files on Your PC 27 Media Import Tab The Media Import tab provides a variety of methods to scan media files--audio, video, pictures, and playlists--into your Media Library. You can import your files manually or schedule them to be imported automatically. Importing Media from your Hard Drive To manually import media files from your hard drive: 1 Click the Media Import tab. 2 Select the desired directories using the Select directories browser.