Pinnacle ShowCenter Pinnacle ShowCenter User's Guide D/GB March 2005 41005345 © Pinnacle Systems GmbH 2005 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transferred to other media without explicit written permission from Pinnacle Systems GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany. All brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 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 prohibited. Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device ("WM-DRM") to protect the integrity of their content ("Secure Content") so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content ("WM-DRM Software"). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content ("Secure Content Owners") may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software's right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software's ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners. 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Table Of Contents Basics....................................................................................................................1 Safety Instructions.............................................................................................1 The Idea in Words .............................................................................................4 The Idea in a Picture..........................................................................................5 The Components................................................................................................6 Package Contents ..............................................................................................7 System Requirements ........................................................................................9 Set up Your ShowCenter System........................................................................11 Set up Your ShowCenter System in Two Steps - Overview ...........................11 Installing the Software.....................................................................................12 Connecting Your Devices ...............................................................................14 Network Connection Configuration ................................................................20 Pinnacle MediaManager .....................................................................................27 Overview .........................................................................................................27 The Media Library...........................................................................................30 The Media Player ............................................................................................36 Importing Media Files .....................................................................................38 Organizing Media Files ...................................................................................50 Using Playlists.................................................................................................54 Exporting Media Files .....................................................................................57 The Menus.......................................................................................................63 Real Rhapsody Music Service.........................................................................68 File Formats.....................................................................................................71 Television ...........................................................................................................75 Turning on the ShowCenter Player and the Television...................................75 Introduction to the TV Menu...........................................................................77 TV Menu - Music ............................................................................................78 TV Menu - Movies ..........................................................................................82 TV Menu - Photos ...........................................................................................86 TV Menu - PCTV............................................................................................90 TV Menu - Settings .........................................................................................93 iii Pinnacle ShowCenter Remote Control...................................................................................................99 Remote Control Keypad Layout......................................................................99 Button Descriptions in Detail ........................................................................100 Troubleshooting for the Remote Control ......................................................105 Special Functions..............................................................................................107 Attaching USB Devices.................................................................................107 Dolby® Digital Sound Playback ...................................................................107 HD Playback..................................................................................................108 Album Cover Display....................................................................................108 Playing Music Without Turning on the TV...................................................108 Displaying Movie Subtitles ...........................................................................109 Automatic Playlists........................................................................................109 Detecting Missing or Modified Media ..........................................................109 Music Information From Directory and File Names .....................................110 Organizing Movies By "Series" ....................................................................110 Specifications....................................................................................................111 Hardware .......................................................................................................111 Technical Support .............................................................................................113 Getting Technical Support.............................................................................113 License information ..........................................................................................115 Pinnacle End User License Agreement .........................................................115 Glossary ............................................................................................................119 Index .................................................................................................................127 iv Basics Safety Instructions WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Please read and follow these instructions for your own safety, and to ensure that your device functions properly. Power Cable and Plug Please make sure to obey the following instructions in order to prevent the device from malfunctioning and to prevent electrical shock, fires, and injuries: When disconnecting the power to your device, always unplug it by pulling the plug itself and not the cable. Don't ever plug in or unplug the power cable with wet hands. Keep the power cable away from heaters and radiators. Never put heavy objects on the power cable. Don't try to repair the power cable yourself or to modify it in any way, shape, or form. Regularly clean off the dust, dirt, etc. from the plug. If you drop the device or damage it in any fashion, turn it off and disconnect the power plug. If the device produces smoke, strange smells, or noises, turn it off and disconnect the power plug. Contact your dealer immediately. Where Not to Install the Device Do not install the device in any of the following locations: In direct sunlight, next to radiators or other heat sources or in vehicles parked in direct sunlight with all the windows rolled up and the doors closed. Locations with extremely high temperatures (95°F or greater) or levels of humidity (90% or greater). Very dusty or sandy locations. Locations where there are vibrations, shaking or slanted surfaces underneath. This could damage the components in the device. On flammable surfaces such as cloth-covered tables. 1 Pinnacle ShowCenter Keep the device away from flower vases, bathtubs, sinks, etc., and from locations where the device is exposed to precipitation. The device may be severely damaged if any liquid enters it. Problems With Other Devices Set up the device in a horizontal position and do not place any heavy objects on it. Do not place the device on an amplifier or any other device that gives off heat. Housing and Internal Components Never remove or open any part of the housing and do not try to perform any repairs yourself. Any maintenance or repair work should be done by a qualified repair person. Keep fingers and objects away from the inside of the device. It is dangerous to touch any of the components inside the device. Doing so may injure you and damage the device. Do not place any foreign objects on the device. Condensation Condensation may develop in the device in the following circumstances: Right after a nearby heater or radiator has been turned on. In a very humid or steam-filled room. If the device has been moved from a cold location to a warm one. Condensation in the device may cause it to malfunction. In this case, turn off the device and wait around 1 hour until the condensation has evaporated. Then you can use it again. Non-Use Turn off the device when you are not using it. If you are not planning on using the device for a long period of time, you should unplug it from the power socket. Accessories Use only the accessories included with or recommended for the device in order to minimize the risk of fire, electrical shock or interference. Batteries Put in the batteries shipped with the device as shown in the remote control battery case. 2 Basics NEVER combine old and new batteries or different types of batteries (alkaline and non-alkaline). Once the batteries are discharged, make sure to dispose of them in accordance with legal and environmental requirements. Copyrights Make sure not to violate any copyrights when you use music, movie and digital photo files. Any changes or additions to the printed documentation can be found in the read-me file on the CD-ROM included with the device. The CE Declaration of Compliance and the FCC Compliance Statement for Pinnacle ShowCenter are included as PDF files on the CD-ROM included with the device. 3 Pinnacle ShowCenter The Idea in Words Pinnacle ShowCenter allows you to playback the following media types: Music files Movies and other video files Digital photos You can download them from various sources, including the Internet, and manage them on your PC, view them on your TV or play them back on your stereo system. And, so that you don't have to get up from the couch to switch files, it comes with a convenient remote control. Pinnacle ShowCenter combines a living-room component, a home PC, a remote control, and media-management software. Pinnacle ...