Buffalo PC-P3LWG User Manual

4030 W. Braker Lane #120 Austin, TX 78759 800-456-9799

www.buffalotech.com

Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. is a leading global provider of affordable, easy-to-use, next-generation wired and wireless network solutions for the consumer, SOHO and SMB markets. With its expansion into the U.S. retail market, Buffalo offers Home users a full suite of wireless Home networking solutions such as its awardwinning line of AirStation 54g products; its 125* High-Speed Mode™ 802.11g products; and its versatile line of 802.11a/b/g combo products. Buffalo completes its offerings with additional world-class networking solutions that include memory, storage and multimedia products – perfectly suited for any wireless environment.

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PC–P3LWG/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

Safety

Caution

Reference

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.

Reference Mark

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)

Danger

Prohibited

Contact

Prohibited

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Disassembly

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Warning

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.

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.

Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the LinkTheater.

This may result in fire or electric shock

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.

A small child should only use the LinkTheater under supervision of an adult.

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Water

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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.

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 .

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.

Caution

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.

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.

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.

Carefully read the manuals provided by the manufacturers of all other products used (i.e. PC).

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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 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 any heavy object on top of the LinkTheater.

Doing so may damage the LinkTheater.

Care for CD or DVD media.

- Do not expose to direct sunlight

- Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners use a slightly damp, soft, lint-free cloth to remove spots, dust, or fingerprints. Always wipe from the center to the outer edges and never wipe in a circular motion.

- Do not use adhesive labels or write on the disk with a pencil or ballpoint pen.

- Store discs in a cool, dry, dust free place.

- Handle the disc only by the outer edge or inner hole, to keep fingerprints and smears from the surface.

- Store discs in protective storage cases to avoid scratches or damage while carrying.

Do not used scratched or damaged media.

Using such media may result in damage to the LinkTheater.

Please take care not to damage the reflective side of the media.

- Do not scratch the top (label surface) of the CD or DVD.

- Do not stack uncovered CDs or DVDs on top of each other.

- Do not write on the label side with a ballpoint pen or any hard object.

- Do not use adhesive labels.

Do not move the LinkTheater with a CD or DVD inside.

Do not move the LinkTheater while still operating or while a CD or DVD are inside. Doing so may cause damage to the media or the LinkTheater. Also, before moving the LinkTheater, switch it off and unplug the power.

Regularly clean the lens.

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Dust and cigarette smoke may adhere to the lens causing poor reading quality or may prevent writing to the media Use a cleaning kit to clean the lens regularly.

Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners.

Use a soft cloth when cleaning the LinkTheater. If very dirty, use a slightly damp cloth to remove any dirt.

Please follow local regulations when discarding the LinkTheater.

Refer to local rules and regulations for the appropriate method to discard the contents of this product.

Introduction

Buffalo Technology’s LinkTheater PC-P3LWG/DVD Wireless High-Definition Media Player is the missing link between your TV, home entertainment center, and computer network. Now, you can play the movies, music, and photos stored on your computers from the comfort of your living room, through your TV and home entertainment center.

The LinkTheater can connect to wired or wireless networks. With 802.11g technology, your media files can move through your wireless network at up to 54 Mbps*, and the RJ-45 Ethernet port is good for 100 Mbps with wired connections.

The LinkTheater has a wide variety of AV connections on the back, including High-Definition compatible video connectors as well as digital Dolby™ 5.1 and DTS compatible audio connectors. LinkTheater also supports Universal Plug & Play for easy installation.

Most of the industry’s most popular video, image, and audio formats are supported by LinkTheater. LinkTheater includes support for the following file types:

Video: AVI, DAT, MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG 4, DivX, Xvid, WMV, WMV 9, DivX HD, WMV HD, VOB, ASF Image: JPEG, JPEG2000, BMP, GIF, PNG, TIF Audio: MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG Vorbis, AIFF, PLS, M3U

Besides ordinary CD's and DVD's, LinkTheater's player can handle the following media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW

Prepare to experience one of the highest quality, most versatile media players available! Buffalo Technology’s LinkTheater will provide seamless access to your multimedia archives.

The LinkTheater supports playback on high-definition displays. If a high-definition display is being used, media playback is automatically upconverted to high-definition (720p or 1080i). This results in enhanced image and video quality over a standard player on high-definition displays. Additionally, the menu and browsing displays may be displayed in high-definition for a richer user experience. Unlike most other media players, the LinkTheater also supports playback of true, native highdefinition video files like DivX HD and WMV HD.

NOTE: Due to the requirements of the DVD Consortium and MPAA, DVD Video playback is fixed at 480p and not upconverted to 720p or 1080i.

*54 Mbps is the theoretical maximum data transfer rate of the IEEE 802.11g standard. Actual wireless network data transfer speed is limited by environmental and system factors and will be less.

Package Contents

The LinkTheater package should include the following items. If any items are missing, contact your retailer or reseller.

• LinkTheater

• AAA Batteries

• Power Cable

• Ethernet Cable

• AV (Composite) Cable

• Remote Control

• CD-ROM

• Manual (This Guide)

• Warranty Card

System Requirements

• Television or monitor with one of the following video input connectors:

• Composite (RCA) Video, S-Video, Component Video, or D4 video

• Television, monitor, audio receiver, or powered speakers with one of the following audio input connectors:

• Analog RCA, Coaxial Digital, or Optical Digital audio

• A wired or wireless network (802.11b or 802.11g)

• One or more of the following media sources:

• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP PC or Apple OS X Mac with a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive (500 MHz or above is recommended)

• LinkStation Network Storage Center (with at least version 1.46 firmware; firmware update program is included on the CD-ROM)

• TeraStation Network Storage Center

• USB Hard Drive

• USB Multi-Card Reader

• USB Memory Stick

• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW

Remote Control

Power

Info

Setup

Refresh

Clear CAPS/NUMS

Video

Top Menu Menu

Home

Stop Play Pause Slow

Previous Rewind Forward

Subtitle Search Repeat

Audio Angle Zoom Mute

Return

Enter

Music Photo

Open/Close

1. Power

3. Info

4. Setup

5. Refresh

6. TV Mode

7. Clear

13. Top Menu

15. Enter

17. Home

19. Play

2. Open/Close Tray Drawer

8. Alphanumeric Buttons

9. Caps/Num

10. Photo

11. Music

12. Video

14. Menu

16. Directional Pad

18. Return

21. Pause/Step

20. Stop

23. Previous

24. Rewind

27. Search

28. Subtitle

31. Audio

33. Angle

22. Slow

25. Next

26. Fast Forward

29. Repeat

30. A-B

32. Mute

34. Zoom

Remote Control

1. Power – Turns the LinkTheater on and off.

2. Open/Close Tray Drawer – Opens and closes the

LinkTheater’s DVD drive door

3. Info – Provides on-screen information when viewing or playing a file

4. Setup – Setup options for LinkTheater configuration

5. Refresh – Refreshes the information and file list on

the screen

6. TV Mode – Toggles the different display modes; the modes are as follows:

a. Composite/S-Video (Default Setting) b. 480i Component Video / D4 c. 480p Component Video / D4 (Progressive Scan) d. 720p Component Video / D4 (HDTV) e. 1080i Component Video / D4 (HDTV)

Toggle the proper TV Mode button by pressing TV Mode and then the ‘Enter’ button until the proper display is visible on your screen. Depending on what video cables are used to connect to your TV, there may be times where the screen remains black; in this case, continue to press the ‘TV Mode’ button followed by the ‘Enter’ button until the best visible display is found.

7. Clear – Clears the last text or numerical entry

8. Alphanumeric Buttons – Used for character input.

Press the numbers multiple times to begin using alphabetic characters. Press the ‘1’ key multiple times to access punctuation marks and press the ‘0’ key to insert a space.

9. Caps/Num – Press once to lock Alphanumeric buttons to all capital letters, press again to lock Alphanumeric buttons to numeric entry only, press again to return to normal Alphanumeric entry operation.

10. Photo – Press the Photo button to list only available image files on the display.

11. Music - Press the Music button to list only available audio files on the display.

12. Video - Press the Video button to list only available video files on the display.

13. Top Menu – Access the Top Menu in DVD Video Playback

14. Menu – Access the Menu in DVD Video Playback

15. Enter – Selects a file for playback, selects a field for

input, confirms on screen messages

16. Directional Pad – Selects the proper content on the display.

17. Home – Returns the LinkTheater to the Home ("login page") menu

18. Return – Takes the display back to the previously

viewed screen.

19. Play – Plays a file or starts a slide show

20. Stop – Stops file playback or stops a slide show

21. Pause/Step – Pauses file playback, press again to

step one frame forward

22. Slow – Begins slow motion playback, press multiple times to increase slow motion effect

23. Previous – Skips one chapter back in DVD playback

24. Rewind – Rewinds playback, press multiple times to

increase rewind speed

25. Next – Skips one chapter ahead in DVD playback

26. Fast Forward – Fast forwards playback, press mul-

tiple times to increase fast forward speed

27. Search – Displays search menu in DVD playback

28. Subtitle – Activates subtitles in DVD or supported file

playback. Press multiple times to cycle through available subtitles

29. Repeat – Repeats DVD, CD, or file playback

30. A-B – Repeats a user defined segment of CD or DVD

playback. Press once to mark the beginning of the playback segment, press again to mark the end of playback, and press a third time to loop and repeat the playback segment.

31. Audio – Cycles through the available audio playback modes including Mono and Stereo playback.

32. Mute – Mutes the LinkTheater’s audio output. Press once to mute, press again to turn mute off.

33. Angle – In DVD playback press this button to change DVD disc angle (on multi-angle DVD discs). In photo playback or slide shows, press the Angle button to rotate the photos display by 90 degrees.

34. Zoom – Zooms the display in a variety of ways. If video or DVD playback appears as a small window, use the Zoom button to make the display fit the screen or go into full screen mode.

Insert the included AAA batteries into the remote control by sliding the battery cover off of the remote control (as shown in the illustration). Insert both AAA batteries into the battery sockets the proper way, following the etched guide underneath the battery sockets.

This illustration shows the maximum angle and distance for the remote control. The remote control should be within a 30° angle and no more than 8 meters from the infrared receiver on the LinkTheater. The infrared receiver is located just to the right of the LED display.

Front Panel

Hardware Diagrams

LED Display

Power Button

MPEG-4 USB Audio Playback

DVD Playback WMV Playback

DVD Display USB 2.0 Port

Eject Button

AOSS Button

VCD Playback

Stop Button

Skip Back

Skip Forward Button

Play/Pause Button

JPEG

CD Playback

External Antenna Connector

Rear Panel

Play Mode

Pause Mode

D4 Connector

S-Video Connector

Digital Audio Connectors

Composite Audio Connector

Composite Video Connector

Component Video Connectors

Repeat Mode

Progressive Scan Mode

Numeric

AC Power Connector

LAN Port

Connecting LinkTheater to the Display

(W) (R) (W) (R)

Composite Audio Cable

S-Video Cable

Audio Connector

S-Video

(Y)(W)(R) (Y) (R)(W)

Included Composite Cable

Video Connector

Audio

Connector

There are several methods for connecting video and audio cables between your LinkTheater, your TV monitor, and your home theater. LinkTheater comes with a Composite (RCA) cable that will connect LinkTheater to a TV. This is probably the simplest solution; just connect video and audio directly from the linkTheater to your TV with the supplied cable, lean back, and enjoy your new media player. However, you may get higher quality video and audio by using other configurations. Alternate video cables such as S-Video or Component Video offer a potentially better picture if your TV supports them. Also, if you have an A/V receiver with better speakers than your TV monitor, connecting LinkTheater's audio output to it may give you much improved sound quality. You can even connect LinkTheater to your A/V receiver with RCA or Toslink digital 5.1 inputs, if your receiver has these, allowing 5.1 surround sound. Additional cables (not included) will be necessary for these configurations. If you want the best video and audio possible, you'll probably want to connect the LinkTheater's video output to your monitor or TV with component video cables and the audio output to an A/V receiver with an RCA or Toslink digital connection, but not all televisions and receivers have these inputs available. If in doubt about which connections to use, consult the user manuals for your television and your A/V receiver.

Please begin by connecting the included AC power cable into the AC In port on the back of LinkTheater. Then, plug the AC power cable into a power outlet. If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect your LinkTheater to your network, then plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of LinkTheater.

Setup Using Composite Video and Analog Audio:

Setup Using S-Video:

NOTE: The included composite cable can be used for audio with the S-Video setup; just use the red and white audio connectors only. The yellow composite video connector can be left unplugged. For that setup, you'll also need an S-Video cable, not included with LinkTheater, for the video connection.

Setup Using Component Video:

Sound

Receiver

Optical Digital Cable

Coaxial Digital Cable

Coaxial

Optical

Composite Audio Cable

Component Video Cable

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(G) (B) (R) (B) (G)

Component Video Connector

Audio Connector

Note: The LinkTheater's default TV Mode will not initially send video to the Component Video outputs, so all you'll see on your TV at first is a blank screen. If your TV's input is set to ‘Component’, you can find the correct videoout mode by pressing 'TV' and then 'Enter' on your Linktheater remote until you see the LinkTheater menu on your TV. This will cycle through the different display modes available. Continue pressing 'TV' and then 'Enter' until the best display is found. Turn to the next section of this manual for more information on configuring your display with Component Video cables.

Setup Using Digital Audio:

If your A/V receiver has a digital audio input, you'll get better sound (and 5.1 support) if you connect the audio from LinkTheater to the A/V receiver with either a toslink (optical) or RCA (coaxial) digital audio cable. You'll also need to enable digital out in the LinkTheater's main options settings to complete the digital audio setup. Turn to the next page to continue setting up LinkTheater.

Configuring LinkTheater Settings

Now that LinkTheater is hooked up, you can begin configuring it. Your LinkTheater and display or TV should be powered on, the right TV input mode to match the video input that you plugged your LinkTheater into should be selected, and the LED Display on the front of the LinkTheater should be lit. If it isn't, make sure that LinkTheater is plugged into a working power outlet and that the batteries in the remote control are fresh and correctly installed.

When LinkTheater is first turned on, the LED Display will read BUFFALO. After it completes booting up, the display will change to LOG IN. If you are using Composite Video or S-Video you should see a picture on your display or TV. If you're using Component Video you will need to follow the next step.

Component Video Mode:

If you're using the component video connections to connect LinkTheater to your TV, you'll see a blank screen the first time you turn LinkTheater on. On your TV, select the component input that your LinkTheater's component video cable is plugged into. Usually, you can find this by pressing the ‘Input’ button on your TV's remote until you see the word "Component" on the screen. Press the ‘TV’ button on the LinkTheater remote control, followed by the ‘Enter’ button. Press ‘TV’ again followed by ‘Enter’ again to enter additional modes (480p, 720p, and 1080i). Most highdefinition TV's will look their best in one of these three modes. If you cycle too far, LinkTheater may select a mode that is not compatible with your display or TV, and the display will go black. Keep pressing ‘TV’ and then ‘Enter’ until the best display is chosen.

Progressive Scan: If a progressive scan compatible mode is selected, a PScan LED will light up on LinkTheater’s display.

Home Page:

Now that your video is displaying properly, the Home screen will be visible on your display or TV. You can always get back to this page by pressing the ‘Home’ button on LinkTheater's remote control.

Press the ‘Setup’ button on the remote control to begin configuring LinkTheater.

There are five setup pages within LinkTheater. Use the remote control’s directional pad to navigate between the five graphical icons inside the Setup area. Use the ‘Enter’ button on the remote control to select one of the five setup pages.

Each of the five setup pages contains settings for different LinkTheater functionality:

Option Settings Menu

Screen Saver – Specify the amount of time before LinkTheater

switches its display to a screen saver. Some displays and TVs can suffer screen burn if the same image is displayed for too long. The screen saver helps protect your display or TV from this burn-in.

Slide show Timer – The default time between slides when running a photo or image slide show off of the LinkStation, the USB Port, or the DVD Drive.

Dimmer – Specifies how bright the LED Display on the front of LinkTheater should be. There are three settings (100%, 50%, and OFF). 100% is the brightest display level, while OFF makes the display invisible.

Subtitle – Specify the default subtitle language for LinkTheater. This applies only where applicable subtitles are available (like DVD or VCD playback). If you do not wish to use subtitles, then set the subtitles to ‘Off’. If you ever need to quickly enable subtitles, the ‘Subtitle’ button on the remote control can quickly enable or disable subtitles.

Browser Option – Specifies whether or not to run the LinkTheater browser in high-definition mode. This setting should typically only be checked if you are running a high-definition (720p or 1080i) TV or Display. It greatly enhances the way the menus and browsers look while operating the LinkTheater. After this option is enabled, LinkTheater will have to be restarted before the setting takes effect.

NOTE: Some 480p progressive scan displays may benefit from enabling this option.

Once all of the settings on this page have been applied, press the ‘Save’ button. You may be prompted to restart LinkTheater.

DVD Settings Menu

VCD PBC – Specifies whether VCD playback control is enabled. Usually this should be set to ‘On’.

DVD Parental Level – Specifies whether DVD parental control is activated or not and to what degree. Some

DVDs enforce parental management levels, allowing players to play only DVDs that meet specific requirements. Parameters for level settings are as follows:

Off – Do not enforce any parental control (allows unrated movies to play) 1 – Acceptable for children of all ages (allows G rated movies to play) 2-3 – Acceptable for elementary children (allow most PG rated movies to play) 4-7 – Acceptable for middle school and high school children (allow most PG13 rated movies to play) 8 – Acceptable for adults (allows most NC-17 and R rated movies to play)

TV Type – Select the aspect ratio that matches your TV or display. A 16:9 ratio is recommended for wide-screen monitors, while the 4:3 setting is best for a conventional TV or display.

Auto Play – If Auto Play is on, LinkTheater will automatically play disks when they're inserted into the DVD drive. If Auto Play is turned off, you will be required to select the DVD disc from the main Home screen whenever you want to play a DVD.

Audio Setting – Specifies whether LinkTheater outputs analog (composite) or digital audio. If you're using composite RCA audio cables then leave this setting at ‘Stereo Output’. If you used a digital audio cable, whether coaxial or optical, select the ‘AC3 5.1’ output. A digital connection allows for Dolby 5.1 surround sound and DTS surround sound playback.

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