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D-Link DSM-320 User Manual

D-Link® DSM-320
Wireless Media Player
Manual
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Contents

Safety Information .................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 6
Package Contents .................................................................................................................... 7
System Requirements .............................................................................................................7
Features & Benefits ................................................................................................................. 8
Hardware Overview.................................................................................................................. 9
Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 9
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................... 9
Getting Started .......................................................................................................................10
Using the Remote Control ..................................................................................................... 10
Installing the D-Link® Media Server Software .................................................................... 13
Choosing Music, Photo, and Video Files to Share ............................................................. 17
Using the D-Link® Media Server Software ..........................................................................21
Accessing the Media on your PCs ................................................................................ 21
Sharing Media Content in Folders ................................................................................ 22
Refreshing Folder Contents .......................................................................................... 22
Naming the Media Server ............................................................................................... 23
Upgrading the Media Server ..........................................................................................24
Stopping the D-Link Media Server ................................................................................ 25
Using Windows® Media Connect Software ......................................................................... 26
Configuring Windows® Media Connect ....................................................................... 26
Connecting the DSM-320 ....................................................................................................... 30
Video Connections ......................................................................................................... 30
Audio Connections .........................................................................................................31
Network Connections ..................................................................................................... 32
Network Layout ...................................................................................................................... 33
Using the On-Screen Keyboard ............................................................................................34
The DSM-320 Setup Wizard ................................................................................................... 35
DSM-320 Menu ....................................................................................................................... 40
Menu Basics .................................................................................................................... 40
Menu Home ..................................................................................................................... 40
Music ....................................................................................................................................... 41
Music Quality ...................................................................................................................41
Supported Music Formats ............................................................................................. 41
Organizing Music Files ................................................................................................... 42
Playing a Track ................................................................................................................ 43
Creating a Preset ............................................................................................................ 44
Creating an Editable Playlist .......................................................................................... 45
Browsing for Music ........................................................................................................ 48
Creating Music Playlists ................................................................................................. 49
Playing a Playlist ............................................................................................................. 49
Controlling Music Playback ...........................................................................................49
Playing a Group of Songs .........................................................................49
Playing Individual Songs .......................................................................... 49
Viewing Photos while Music is Playing ........................................................................50
Shuffle and Repeat ......................................................................................................... 50
Photo .......................................................................................................................................51
Supported Photo Formats..............................................................................................51
Organizing Photo Albums .............................................................................................. 52
Playing a Photo Slideshow ............................................................................................ 53
Controlling Photo Playback ...........................................................................................53
Shuffle and Repeat ......................................................................................................... 53
Viewing Photo Information ............................................................................................ 54
Photo Viewing Effects ....................................................................................................55
Video ....................................................................................................................................... 56
Supported Video Formats .............................................................................................. 56
Viewing a Video .............................................................................................................. 56
Search Video by Time ..................................................................................................... 57
Using the Remote Control with Videos ........................................................................ 60
Search ..................................................................................................................................... 61
Online Media ........................................................................................................................... 62
AOL® Services ................................................................................................................62
For AOL® Members: .................................................................................. 63
Radio@AOL ......................................................................................... 64
Radio@AOL Presets............................................................................ 65
AOL® Services for Non-members ............................................................ 66
Live365™ ......................................................................................................................... 67
Napster™ .........................................................................................................................70
Rhapsody™ ..................................................................................................................... 72
Current Rhapsody™ Subscribers ............................................................ 72
For Users New to Rhapsody™ ................................................................. 73
Configuring Rhapsody™ for use with the DSM-320 ............................... 79
Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 81
Network ............................................................................................................................ 81
Wireless ...........................................................................................................................82
System ............................................................................................................................. 84
General ............................................................................................................................ 85
Audio/Video ................................................................................................ 85
Miscellaneous ............................................................................................86
Music Presets ............................................................................................ 86
Check the Internet Connection ................................................................. 87
Version ............................................................................................................................. 88
Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................89
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 91
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 97
Appendix ................................................................................................................................. 99
Setting Microsoft Windows Power Options .................................................................99
Wireless Installation Considerations .......................................................................... 100
Audio and Video Cables Guide....................................................................................101
Glossary ................................................................................................................................102
Networking .................................................................................................................... 102
Music .............................................................................................................................. 104
Photo .............................................................................................................................. 105
Video ..............................................................................................................................106
Warranty ................................................................................................................................ 107
Registration .......................................................................................................................... 110
Contacting Technical Support ............................................................................................ 111

Safety Information

For optimum performance, please read the following information carefully.
Safety Precautions
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert users to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION!
THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS USED AS THE MAIN DISCONNECT DEVICE. ENSURE THAT THE SOCKET-OUTLET IS LOCATED/INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING, OR SPLASHING. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS UPON THE UNIT.
Safety (continued)
CAUTION!
• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY MANNER.
CAUTION!
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THE WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT OF THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT.
This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This device does not contain any user serviceable parts.
• Carefully read and follow the Manual and Quick Installation Guide.
• Do not place the product near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat.
• Do not use this product near water.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• 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.
• Do not overload wall outlets.
• Do not use this product during a storm. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. If the product is to be left unattended for a long period of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
• Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening the cover may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. For service, please contact a qualified service technician.

Introduction

D-Link® introduces the latest addition to its multimedia family of products: the
D-Link® MediaLounge
TM
DSM-320 Wireless Media Player
. The DSM-320 integrates home computer systems and home entertainment centers. Digital media content can be accessed directly from a computer. Movies, music, and photos can be enjoyed from the comfort of the living room. The DSM-320 connects easily to a wired or wireless network. The DSM-320 features 802.11g wireless technology for transfer speeds up to 54Mbps on a wireless network and can connect to a wired network at speeds up to 100Mbps. These options provide you with the maximum throughput for sharing and transferring digital media.
Simple to setup with a sleek design that makes it a natural addition to any home entertainment center. The AV jacks on the back panel of the DSM-320 allow for direct connection to your television. Use the included remote control to access media content stored on your PC. Browse music files, watch videos, and display photos, all on your television! In addition, the DSM-320 lets you access online media content on your television through an existing broadband Internet connection.
The DSM-320 adheres to the Universal Plug-&-Play AV specification and is the first client device to be certified and comply with the new Intel Networked Media Product Requirements (INMPR) standard, allowing it to communicate with other UPnP AV media devices. The DSM-320 is part of Microsoft’s PlaysforSure logo program that ensures the compatibility of the device with Windows Media Protected Audio files.
The DSM-320 supports the majority of audio, video, and image file formats and streams them directly from your PC. You can stream MP3, WMA, WMDRM, WAV, OGG Vorbis, and AIFF files from your computer and enjoy them on your home stereo system. Watch stored videos in MPEG1/2/4, AVI, or Xvid format on your television. Enjoy slideshows of your favorite photos in JPEG, JPEG2000, TIFF, GIF, BMP or PNG formats. Better yet, it’s easy to access the files through the television interface using the remote control included with the DSM-320.
Experience digital media like never before with the MediaLounge DSM-320 Wireless Media Player. The DSM-320 includes everything you need to instantly access and play music, videos, and photos using your home entertainment center.
Disclaimer: Certain content and services accessible via the DSM-320 may include materials owned by third parties. The users shall be entirely responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights to access and use such third party content. D-Link assumes no liability for and shall not be responsible for a user’s access of such content, including but not limited to unlawfully ‘ripped’ or downloaded content. Further, D-Link does not guarantee the availability of any third party content or services, including that which may be referenced herein, and shall not be responsible for any changes to or the lack of availability of such third party content or services.

Package Contents

D-Link DSM-320 Wireless Media Player
Printed Quick Installation Guide
CD-ROM with Manual (Contains D-Link Media Server Software, Quick
Installation Guide, and Manual)
2dBi Wireless Antenna
Ethernet (CAT5-UTP/Straight-Through) Cable
Standard Composite RCA Audio/Video Cable
S-Video Cable
Remote Control with Batteries
System Requirements
Television with composite, S-Video, or component video inputs and an
audio device with composite, coaxial digital or optical digital audio inputs.
A wireless (802.11g or 802.11b) or Ethernet network.
Minimum to run the Media Server software: PC with 500MHz processor,
128MB RAM and 20MB of hard disk space.
Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE.
A CD-ROM drive.

Features & Benefits

Stream media content from a PC or D-Link Central Home Drive
to your entertainment center.
Listen to digital music on your stereo system.
View digital photos, slideshows, and videos on TV.
Easily connect to your wireless network using 802.11g at up to
54Mbps.
802.11b compatible at 11Mbps.
Connect using an Ethernet network cable at up to 100Mbps.
UPnP AV and INMPR compliant for maximum compatibility.
PlaysForSure Audio logo certified. WMDRM content can be
streamed to the unit using Windows
®
Media Connect software.
Support for most popular digital media formats.
Remote controlled TV interface for quick access to your media
content.
Experience a world of online media content.
Sit’n click access to your digital media.
Sleek design complements your existing audio/video
equipment.
Optical and coaxial digital audio output.
Component video output.
64- or 128-bit WEP security.
Convenient one-touch access to preset music.
Supports DHCP for easy connection to your home network.
Color coded one-touch shortcut buttons on the remote, for
quick access to music, photos, videos, and online media content.
Built-in screensaver.
Easy setup wizard.

Hardware Overview

Front Panel
Power Button
LAN LED - Blinks to indicate
activity on the network.
Rear Panel
Antenna
Optical Digital Audio Connector
Composite Video Connector
Composite Audio Connectors
Wireless LED - Blinks to
indicate wireless activity.
Reset Button
S-Video Connector
Coaxial Digital Audio Connector
PAL/NTSC Switch
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Component Video Connectors
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NOTE: Be sure the PAL/NTSC switch is set to NTSC if you are located in the USA.
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For European customers, a SCART interface will replace the Component Video Connectors.

Getting Started

To begin using the DSM-320 Wireless Media Player, you will need:
An existing home network (including a wireless 802.11b or
802.11g router or a router/hub with an available Ethernet port).
The DSM-320 Media Server software installed on the PC you
will be sharing files from. This computer will collect music, photo and video content from local sources (a digital camera for example) and from the Internet (downloaded MP3 music, digital photos, or video files).
The DSM-320 Wireless Media Player connected to your
television and audio system.

Using the Remote Control

The remote control is used to configure and control the DSM-320.
Information for the Setup Wizard is entered by using the remote control. The remote is used to enter numbers, letters, special characters and to make selections from an on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard is activated by pressing Enter on the remote control whenever the on-screen cursor is located in a field where text is required.
The following page details the remote control and shows the function of each button.
The recommended range for remote control usage is within 15 feet from the unit, with the remote angled at no more than 45 degrees.
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Using the Remote Control (continued)
Power
Enters a “.” (a period, also known as a dot)
MUTE sound
VOLUME Adjustment
ENTER key
SETUP menu
PHOTO Mode
MUSIC Mode
REPEAT
Press to navigate to the HOME Screen
Number and One­Touch Preset Keys
CLEAR text entry
Go to previous page
Page Up or Down
Arrow keys to move the position of the onscreen cursor
Menu of options for current mode
VIDEO Mode
ONLINE MEDIA Mode
Audio and video output selectors
SHUFFLE
Play Functions
Go to search page
Displays file data
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Using the Remote Control (continued)
Power Turn the DSM-320 ON or OFF.
Home Navigate to the DSM-320’s home screen.
Number Keys Enter numbers where needed, or use the onscreen keyboard.
Number keys 1-9 can be defined as Music presets. To define a preset, highlight the desired music selection onscreen, and press down on the desired number (from 1-9) on the remote control until the preset icon appears. Press the assigned number to play the selection. The 0 key can stop and restart a song that is already playing.
“.” (a period, also known as a dot.)
Clear Delete text.
Mute Turn OFF the audio.
Return Return to the previous page.
Volume + Increase the volume.
Volume - Decrease the volume.
Page Up/Down Press Up to scroll up a page, and press Down to scroll down.
Enter Make a selection.
Setup Access the Setup menu.
Arrow keys Move the onscreen cursor, navigate through media file names, and
use for primary navigation through the interface. Right is forward, left is back.
Menu Menu option for current mode & programs Radio@AOL presets.
Photo Access the Photo mode.
Music Access the Music mode.
Video Access the Video mode.
Online Media Access the Online Media mode.
Repeat Repeat the current Music, Video, or Photo Slideshow selection.
Audio Out Used to select different audio output. Default is composite. Video Out Used to select different video output. Default is composite/S-Video.
Shuffle Shuffle music tracks in a playlist or photos during a slideshow.
Play Functions While viewing and listening to your media, you can use these keys
to Stop, Play/Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, go back (Prev), or go to the next item (Next).
Search Enter the Search function and search video by time.
Display Display information about a file. For instance, view the type of
photo and the name, date and other information about the photo.
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Installing the D-Link® Media Server Software
To share audio, video, and photo files from your computer, it is necessary to
®
install the D-Link want to share. The D-Link
Media Server software on the PC that contains the files you
®
Media Server software allows you to point to the
folders on your PC’s hard drive that contain the audio, video, and photo files
®
you want to share. The D-Link
Media Server software then streams the
information to your DSM-320 via your wired/wireless network connection.
Currently the DSM-320 only connects to one Media Server at a time. If more than one PC contains files you want to share, you can select one of the following options:
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1. Copy all of the files to one computer designated to run the D-Link
Media
Server Software.
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2. Map network drives from the computer with the D-Link
Media Server software to additional computers that contain files you want to share. This method also allows you to share files from computers that cannot run the D-Link® Media Server software such as Macintosh systems. The computer running the D-Link
®
Media Server software must always be on when
streaming content from any computer.
®
3. Install the D-Link
Media Server software on each computer. You can only connect to one server at a time. To connect to another server, you must go into the setup and change the Default Server.
To install the D-Link
®
Media Server software, follow the steps on the following
pages.
Note: If you have a version of the D-Link® Media Server already installed on your system, please uninstall the software and restart your system before installing a newer version of the software.
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Installing the D-Link® Media Server Software (continued)
Click on D-Link Media
Server Installer
If the screen on the right does not appear, go to My Computer and double-click on the CD-ROM drive. The screen at right will appear.
Select the appropriate operating system and click
OK
The D-Link Media Server Setup Wizard will appear.
Click Next
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Installing the D-Link® Media Server Software (continued)
The D-Link license agreement screen appears.
Click Next
Choose a Destination location or accept the default location. This is where the D-Link Media Server software will be copied to on your system.
Click Next
Choose a Start Menu folder or accept the default location.
Click Next
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Installing the D-Link® Media Server Software (continued)
Select the icons you want created. Select Create a desktop icon to
access the program from your desktop.
Select Create a Quick Launch icon to access the program from your taskbar.
Select Create a startup icon so the program launches on startup.
Click Install
The necessary software will be copied to the specified locations on your computer.
Check Launch D-Link
Media Server
Click Finish
The D-Link® Media Server software installation has been completed!
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Choosing Music, Photo, and Video Files to Share
The D-Link® Media Server software enables you to share the files from your computer with the DSM-320. By sharing the files, there is no need to copy the files from your computer to the unit before they can play. The data is streamed directly from the files on your computer over the network to your DSM-320. Follow the steps on the following pages to choose the music, photo, and video files to share.
If you chose to create a desktop or Quick Launch icon during the software installation, click on the
D-Link Media Server desktop icon
icon to launch the D-Link Media Server software application.
D-Link Media Server Quick Launch icon
If you chose not to create a desktop or Quick Launch icon during the software installation, then you can launch the application by going to your Start Menu, selecting All Programs, and then clicking on D-Link Media Server icon within the D-Link Media Server folder.
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Choosing Music, Photo, and Video Files to Share (continued)
The File Types tab is where you select the types of audio, video, and photo files that you want to share.
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Choosing Music, Photo, and Video Files to Share (continued)
The Shared Folder tab is where you select the folders that contain your audio, video, and photo files.
Click Add a folder
Select the folder
containing the files you wish to share.
Click OK
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Choosing Music, Photo, and Video Files to Share (continued)
Repeat the steps until all of the folders containing audio, video, and photos you want to share have been added.
This is what your PC should look like when the D-Link® Media Server software configuration is complete!
The Media Files tab will show all your audio, video, and photo files as well as display important file information.
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Using the D-Link® Media Server Software
Accessing the Media on your PCs
Before you can access the media from a PC, you must install the D-Link Media Server software (See Page 13). Simply install the included software on each PC where music, video, or digital photos are stored.
If you selected the option to Create a startup icon during the Media Server software installation (See Page 16), the automatically start whenever you power on your PC.
Whenever you close the Media Server configuration window, you can return to the Media Server configuration window by clicking on the Media Server icon in your system tray.
D-Link® Media Server software will
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DSM-320 System Tray Icon
Using the D-Link Media Server Software (continued)
Sharing Media Content in Folders
The D-Link Media Server will share media content from selected directory folders. All subfolders within a shared folder are shared as well.
The Shared Folders tab displays the list of shared folders.
Add folders where your music, photos, and videos are stored, or remove folders you no longer wish to share. Depending on the number of files in your folders, there may be a slight delay before the path appears in the window.
Refreshing Folder Contents
The D-Link Media Server software scans the folders you share when you initially Add a folder. If you copy additional files into these folders, they will be seen by the DSM-320 when you refresh the folder contents.
Refresh a folder: To refresh a folder’s contents, select a folder by clicking on it and click the Refresh a folder button.
Refresh multiple folders: Multiple folders can be selected if you hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on each folder. Click on the Refresh a folder button after you’ve selected all the folders to refresh.
Refresh all folders: All folders can be refreshed by clicking on the Refresh all button.
Scheduler: You can schedule the D-Link Media Server software to automatically refresh the contents of all of your folders.
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Using the D-Link Media Server Software (continued)
Click Scheduler if you want to setup an automatic refresh interval.
Click Time and select a time period. This is how often the server will refresh the folder contents.
Naming the Media Server
The Media Server name is entered here. This is the server name that is displayed when searching for available media servers in the DSM-320 interface.
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Using the D-Link Media Server Software (continued)
Upgrading the Media Server
Click Update, near the lower right corner of this screen, to update the Media Server.
The Media Server Update pop-up screen will appear only if a newer version is available. Click Yes.
This screen will appear to indicate that the update is in progress.
You have completed the process for updating the Media Server. Click OK.
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Using the D-Link Media Server Software (continued)
Stopping the D-Link Media Server
To stop the D-Link® Media Server (and stop sharing your photos, video and music on your PC), right-click on the server icon and select Exit from the server menu.
Note: The photo, video, and music files stored on your computer will be available
to your DSM-320 only if the D-Link content that does not require PC-based software (such as Radio@AOL) can still be accessed from the DSM-320 without running the D-Link software.
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Media Server is running. Online media
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Media Server
D-Link Media Server Menu
To open the D-Link Media Server menu, right click on the system tray icon. The server menu will then be displayed.
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Using Windows® Media Connect Software
Windows XP users with Service Pack 2 can utilize the Windows® Media Connect software in addition to or instead of using the D-Link Media Server software. The Windows (Digital Rights Management) protected files. The Windows software is available via Windows Update if you are using Windows XP with Service Pack 2.
Configuring Windows® Media Connect
Launch the Windows® Media Connect software and the window below will appear:
The Devices tab is where you add the DSM-320 to the list of devices that interact with Windows Media Connect.
®
Media Connect software allows the DSM-320 to playback DRM
®
Media Connect
Click Add
Select your Media Player from the list.
Click OK
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Using Windows® Media Connect Software (continued)
The Sharing tab is where you configure the folders that you want to share with your DSM-320.
Click Add
Click Browse
Select the folder that you want to share
Click OK
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Using Windows® Media Connect Software (continued)
Click Make this content available to all devices
Click OK
The Shared Folders will appear in the window. Repeat the steps until you’ve shared all of the folders that you want the DSM-320 to access.
Click Automatically
start folder sharing when Windows starts
The Settings tab allows you to automatically start folder sharing when Windows starts. You can also Stop/ Start sharing.
Click Close
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Using Windows® Media Connect Software (continued)
The DSM-320 supports additional file types that are not supported by the
®
Windows by both Windows
Media Connect software. The file types shown below are supported
®
Media Connect and the DSM-320.
Note: Windows® Media Connect currently does not support Fast Forward and Rewind with protected files.
Be sure to select the Windows® Media Connect server as the default server in the DSM-320 System Setup if you want to access the Windows Connect software. To do so, press the SETUP button on the remote control. Navigate to System by using the down arrow and then press ENTER. Navigate to View All Servers using the down arrow and press ENTER to view a list of available servers.
®
Media
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Connecting the DSM-320

All audio, video, and networking connections are located on the rear panel of the DSM-320.
Video Connections
Be sure the PAL/NTSC switch is set to NTSC if you are located in the USA.
Select one of three ways to connect video to your DSM-320:
• Composite Video Connector
Plug the supplied yellow video cable into the DSM-320 and the matching opposite end of the cable to your television input.
• S-Video Connector
Plug the supplied S-Video cable into the S-Video connector and the opposite end into the S-Video connector on your television.
• Component Connectors
Match the color coded cables to the matching connectors on the DSM-320 and into the component video input of your television.
Note: This cable is not supplied.
The VIDEO OUT button on the remote control toggles between the composite/S-Video output and the component output. If component connectors are used but not selected, the screen will be tinted blue.
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