User Manual HELIOS X5000 HD Upscaling Multimedia & DVD Player General Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new HELIOS X5000 Network Media player. The Helios X5000 is built with professional-grade components and state-of-the-art features. Unlike your standard DVD player, the X5000 is somewhat of a mini-computer. And like all other computers, you will notice that it takes some time for this player to start up as it loads different software. It takes about 10 seconds for the player to fully turn itself on. Once on, please note that it takes a little bit of time to switch from feature to feature The following pages provide you with detailed information on everything you need to know about your HELIOS X5000. If you have any query that is left unanswered after reading this manual, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@neodigits.com Table of contents 1. Safety precautions 2. Before Use What's-in-the-box checklist Overview of HELIOS X5000 Supported Discs and Formats Precautions 3. Front panel 4. Front Panel Display 5. Rear Panel 6. Remote Control 7. Preparations Connecting to a TV Connecting to audio Equipment Connecting to Network Connecting to Wireless Network 8. Before Operation Initial Settings Language Picture Sound Network (wired) Network (Wireless) Install NeoLink Server Software 9. Operating the Network Media Player Setting system browser mode DVD, VCD, CD setup and playback Playing from a USB storage device Playing content over a network Playing content from Internet Entering text using the remote control Changing the front panel display Playing DRM content on your HELIOS Creating and using web bookmarks on your HELIOS Sharing content with other HELIOS users Control access to your media library. 10. Adjusting Player Setup 11. Appendix Check your computer's IP address Troubleshooting Support information 1) Safety Precautions Symbols Warning: key operations and maintenance instruction enclosed with the player Caution: DO NOT open the cover of the player to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock. Contact a professional for repair. Warning: Dangerous high voltage inside and risk of electrical shock. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or damage to the player, do not expose this device to moisture and do not place water filled objects close to or on top of it. Usage Notice · · · · · · Before plugging in this device, make sure your power supply voltage matches the product. The working voltage of this player is marked on the rear panel. To avoid damage to the audio system, switch the volume of connected devices such as speakers or amplifiers to minimum before turning the player on/off. Unplug the player when unused for long periods. Do not unplug by pulling on the power cable. Do not place heavy objects on top of the player. Do not put fingers or other objects into the player. 2) Before Use What's-in-the-box checklist · · · · · · · One HELIOS X5000 HD Upscaling Multimedia & DVD player One Remote Control Two AA batteries for remote control One HDMI digital video connection cable One RCA audio video cable One Power cable One Quick Start Guide Select the correct power supply voltage The HELIOS X5000 works under 220/240V or 110V power supply. Before you connect this player to your power source, be sure to check the back of your player to see if the voltage switch is set to the right setting. The voltage switch shows the current voltage setting. Flip the switch to the right to select 220/240V mode; flip the switch to the left to the left for 110V mode. Overview of HELIOS X5000 Main features · · · · · · · · · High Definition Upscaling DVD Player up to 1080P(1920x1080) resolution High Definition Network Media Player Video (standard and high definition)/audio/picture media file playback Built-in 10/100M LAN and 54M 802.11G WIFI HELIOS Media Portal* (Online radio, television and news broadcasts) Streams video/audio from network computer running HELIOS NeoLink software**or third party UPnP compatible server software's (Windows Media Connect, Nero Digital Software) Built-in web browser supports HTML, RSS feed, Internet music and Internet Video Supports USB 2.0 Mass Storage devices Multi-language support: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch * Requires a Broadband Internet Connection ** Requires a PC running Windows XP/2K Supported Discs and formats Video Formats NB: All figures below are peak values Format MPEG-1,MPEG-2 DivX,XviD, MPEG4 WMV9 Wired LAN 12Mbps 1.5Mbps 8Mbps DVD 10Mbps 1.5Mbps 8Mbps CD USB 2.0 4Mbps 10Mbps 1.5Mbps 1.5Mbps 4Mbps 8Mbps USB 1.1 3Mbps 1.5Mbps 3Mbps * AVI files can only be played when they are interleaved If a non-interleaved file is played, either the video or audio quality will be compromised. Make sure the file you want to play is interleaved. For interleaving of a file during the file creation process, refer to the Help screens or manual of the encoding application you are using. * DivX files encoded with GMC, Quarter Pixel or Adaptive Multiple Consecutive setting cannot be played * Copyright-protected WMV9 discs cannot be played directly but copy protected discs & files can be played over the LAN via NeoLink server and Windows Media Connect. Supported Audio Formats NB: All figures below are peak values. Music files encoded in CBR and VBR are both supported. Format Bit rate Sampling rate MP3 WMA (excluding WMA9Pro) Ogg Vorbis AAC PCM(WAVE) 64k192kbps 64k192kbps 64k192kbps 64k192kbps 32k/44.1k/48kHz 44.1k/48kHz 32k/44.1k/48kHz 32k/44.1k/48kHz * Copyright-protected WMA discs cannot be played directly but copy protected discs & files can be played over the LAN via NeoLink server and Windows Media Connect. Supported Image Formats Format Resolution JPEG 2048×1532 1600×1200 BMP 2048×1532 GIF 2048×1532 PNG 2048×1532 * Network refers to wired LAN connection Display method Network DVD/CD, USB Network Network Network Limitations on Video File Size Format Maximum file size AVI(DivX, XviD) 2GB MPEG 4 GB if the disk format is FAT32, or 2 TB if the disk format is NTFS) WMV9 4 GB if the disk format is FAT32, or 2 TB if the disk format is NTFS) Precautions Handling the player: When transporting the player Repacking the player in the original packaging is the safest way of transporting the player. To keep the exterior surface clean Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the unit. Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner as these might damage the surface of the unit. To obtain a clear picture The DVD ROM unit in the player us a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc-drive parts are dirty or work the picture quality will be poor. Always try to minimize exposing the player to a dusty / dirty environment. How to handle Discs Do not touch the play back side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingertips will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat. For example, do not leave a disc in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight. Clean discs with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in a circular motion. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or anti-static spray intended for vinyl records. 3) Front panel Buttons and features explained 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Power button. Front panel display Disk tray Eject button Play/Pause button Stop button Previous button Next button 4) Front panel Display 1. Main information display: show playback elapsed time, player's status. 2. DVD logo. This logo will show up when a DVD disc is being played. 3. Video mode display. HD means High Definition video mode is being used, PAL/NTSC means the video mode is in standard definition PAL/NTSC mode. 5) Rear panel 1. LAN (RJ45) connector. 2. HDMI digital video output. 3. S-video output 4. Composite video output 5. Component video output 6. Coaxial digital audio output 7. Optical digital audio output 8. External antenna connector 9. 2 channel(left and right) stereo audio outputs 10. USB connector 11. Heat sink 12. Voltage switch 13. Power connector 6) Remote control All the features of the Helios X5000 can be accessed with the remote control via two user modes: media player mode- to play DVD/ CD and audio/video files network mode- to browse the Internet and the local area network. Some buttons on the remote control operate differently in media player mode 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. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. Power On/Off Eject: open or close disc tray Numeric buttons Clear: a) Erases the number or data you just entered b) Front panel display switch when playing contents Info: Display information about the content been played Display: Shows or hides OSD menu DVD top menu: Open DVD title menu Subtitle: switches between subtitle options Audio: Switches audio tracks Mute: Press once to mute. Press twice to undo mute Volume increase Volume decrease Up cursor Left cursor Right cursor Down cursor OK / Enter Return: go back to previous menu / page DVD Menu Fast backward Play Fast forward Zoom Previous: Skip backward Pause Next: Skip forward Angle: switches play angles Repeat: Switches between repeat options during CD / DVD / VCD playback Stop Search: URL: use to enter a URL address Player Home: go to the player home page Server Home: go to the NeoLink server home page Refresh: a) Refresh / reload the current page b) Switches between repeat options during video/audio c) file playback. Setup: a) open the setup menu b) open color adjustment menu during video i. playback TV Modes: switched through the player output and resolution combinations 7) Preparation Connecting to a TV / Display Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you can connect the player to your AV equipment and computer network. Please refer to the manual of your TV, stereo system or other devices where necessary to make the best connections. For better sound reproduction, you can connect the player's Audio output to a separate amplifier / AV receiver. The Helios X5000 offers 4 different video output options and 11 different video output resolutions. Proper video setup is needed to ensure optimum results. Make one of the following connections depending on your equipment (TV / computer monitor, projector etc). Note: If your display device only supports standard definition video input (PAL or NTSC), then you can connect your TV with the Helios X5000 via composite video cable, S-video cable or component cable. A. Digital HDMI (or DVI) connection The following resolutions are available via HDMI connection: 480p/ 576p/ 720p/ 1080i/ 720P 50hz/ 1080i 50hz/ 1080p and 1280 X 768 The HDMI output of you HELIOS X5000 can output both digital audio and video signal over the same HDMI cable. Use the HDMI cable to connect the player to the HDMI input of your display. When a HDMI output resolution is selected your X5000 will output both video and audio. If you wish to use a DVI connection instead of HDMI, you can connect to your TV using a HDMI to DVI converter cable. If using DVI, you will have to connect your sound system separately using the supplied audio cable to connect to your TV Or You can connect the X5000 sound output to your AV receiver using Stereo, 5.1 Surround or digital audio connections (coaxial / optical). C. Component connection The following resolutions are available via component connection: PAL, NTSC, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 720p/50hz, 1080i/50hz and 1080p. Insert one end of the component video (Y / Cb / Cr) into the red / blue / green socket of the component video output located on the rear of the player. Insert the other end of the cable into the component video input socket located on your TV / display. Use the supplied audio cable to connect the player to the TV Or You can digital audio connection (coaxial / optical) or 5.1 channel connection to your AV receiver D. Composite video connection Using the AV cables supplied, insert the yellow cable into the video socket on your TV / Display and player. Insert the white cable into the left channel and the red cable into the right channel audio socket output on the player. Then connected the white (left) and red (right) audio cables to your TV / display. E. S-Video connection If there is an s-video input socket on your TV than you connect and the player using an S-Video cable. Use the supplied audio cable to connect the player to the TV Or You can digital audio connection (coaxial / optical) or 5.1 channel connection to your AV receiver . Connecting to Audio equipment The HELIOS X5000 has two different audio output options: i Digital via coaxial or optical output ii Hi Fi Analog via stereo output A. Connecting to ...