D Link PG1200A1 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Safety Information .......................................................4
Product Overview ........................................................7
Package Contents....................................................7
Minimum System Requirements ..............................7
Introduction ..............................................................8
Features ...................................................................8
Hardware Overview .................................................9
Front Panel .........................................................9
Back Panel .......................................................10
Using the Remote Control ...............................11
Remote Control Table ...................................... 12
Wireless Installation Considerations ....................... 13
Installation Wizard ..................................................... 14
Using The Software ................................................... 23
Starting the Software ............................................. 23
Using the Wireless PC-on-TV Application .............26
Advanced Settings .................................................27
Select PC-on-TV .............................................. 31
Display Connections ..............................................32
Wireless Settings ............................................. 32
Internet Connections .............................................33
TCP/IP ............................................................. 33
Network Connection ........................................34
Advanced ...............................................................35
Password Setup ............................................... 35
Update Software .............................................. 36
Video Setting ...................................................37
Sending Video From Your PC To Your TV ................. 38
Basic Steps To Show Video Or Graphics ............... 38
Viewing Internet Videos .........................................38
Recommended Media Player................................. 39
Viewing Graphic and Presentations .......................39
Wireless Security ....................................................... 40
What is WEP? ........................................................40
What is WPA? ........................................................ 41
General ..................................................................27
Summary .........................................................27
Device Settings ................................................ 28
TV Type ............................................................29
Connection Summary ...................................... 30
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 42
Installation Questions and Issues ..........................42
Connection Questions and Issues .........................43
Frequently Asked Questions ..................................48
Wireless Basics .........................................................53
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Networking Basics .................................................... 58
Check your IP Address ..........................................58
Statically Assign an IP Address .............................59
Technical Specifications ........................................... 60
Contacting Technical Support .................................. 61
Warranty .....................................................................62
Registration ................................................................ 67
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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.
CAUTION!
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.
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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 Install 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.
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Radio and TV Interference:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important Note:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the
intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Important Note:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of
Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DPG-1200 PC-on-TV Media Player
• Remote Control
• Detachable Antenna
• Power Adapter
• Composite A/V (RCA) Cable
• Ethernet Cable
• IR Extender
• CD-ROM with Software and Manual
• Quick Installation Guide
Product Overview
Package Contents
Minimum System Requirements
• PC with Pentium 4 1.8GHz Processor, 512MB Memory or greater
• Windows® 2000 SP4, XP SP2 or Vista
• 130MB Free Hard Disk Space
• IEEE 802.11g wireless-enabled computer
• Television with a Composite, Component, or VGA Video Input (Component & VGA cables not included)
For Internet Access:
• Cable or DSL Modem
• Wireless Router
• Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
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Introduction
The D-Link PC-on-TV media player brings your favorite music, photo, and video files from your PC to your televison.
Enjoy televison shows and sporting events from your favorite websites in the comfort of your living room. PC-on-TV
enables you to connect your desktop or laptop computer to a television or home theater projector, allowing you to watch
movies or share photos with friends and family with ease. With multiple video outputs to choose from, the PC-on-TV
media player can connect to almost any television or home theater projector.
Many popular media players only allow for certain file formats to be played on their device, but PC-on-TV only requires
that your media is able to play on your PC for it to play on your TV.
Features
• VGA Connector - The PC-on-TV device includes a VGA connector that connects to a home theater projector
or newer flat-panel television.
• Component Connector - The PC-on-TV device includes a Component connector that connects to a home
theater projector or newer television. Component cables are not included.
• Composite Connector - The PC-on-TV device includes Composite connectors that connects to a television
that does not have a VGA or DVI connector. Most older television models have a composite connector.
• This device may act as an access point and simultaneously connects to the Internet
• 802.11g Wireless or 10/100Mbps Wired Ethernet Network Connection
• Installation Setup Wizard
• Supports all media formats (Playback is dependent on codecs installed on your PC)
• Supports WEP, WPA, WPA2 Wireless Encryption
• Upgrade software via the Internet
• High Quality Video (30 FPS)
• High Quality Audio
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Hardware Overview
Front Panel
Power LED
Press the Power button on your remote control
(see page 11), and the PC-on-TV device will
illuminate.
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Wireles Antenna Connector
Attach the supplied antenna by threading
it onto the antenna connector.
Composite Audio/Video Connector
Plug the supplied 3.5mm mini-jack connector
into the PC-on-TV device, and plug the other
end into your television.
Back Panel
IR Extender port
Plug in the supplied IR extender that allows
your remote control to access the PC-onTV device, if your PC-on-TV device is not
physically visible.
Power Receptor
Plug in the supplied power adapter
into the PC-on-TV power receptor.
Component Connector
Plug the component cables (not included) into
the PC-on-TV device, and plug the other end
into your television or home theater projector.
VGA Connector
Plug one end of the VGA cable (not included) into the PC-on-TV device,
and plug the other end into your television or home theater projector.
Reset
Using a small pointed object, depress the
reset switch for 10 seconds.
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to the
network cable connector, and attach the other
end to a router or hub on your network.
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Using the Remote Control
1. Power
2. SETTINGS
3. DESKTOP
4. SCREEN SAVER
5. Alphanumeric Keys
6. Color-coded Shortcut Keys
7. DELETE
8. ENTER
9. BACK
10. FORWARD
11. ROLLER BALL
12. LEFT
13. RIGHT
14. HOME
15. VIDEO/PHOTO
16. OK & Navigation Buttons
17. PAGE UP
18. PAGE DOWN
19. INFO
20. Stop, Play/Pause, REV,
FF, PREV, and NEXT
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15
19
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5
7
9
16
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6
8
10
13
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18
20
Note: Please see the Remote Control Table on page 12 for more information on the functionality of the DPG-1200
remote control.
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Remote Control Table
Power Turn the DPG-1200 ON or OFF.
SETTINGS Press to bring up the settings screen.
DESKTOP Press to minimize all windows and show the desktop.
SCREEN SAVER Press to launch default screensaver.
Alphanumeric Keys Allows you to enter alphanumeric key information
Color-coded Keys Programmable shortcut keys. (Yellow - www.youtube.com, Green - www.cnn.com, Orange - www.espn.com, Blue - www.weather.com)
DELETE Used to delete numbers or text. (Same as Backspace key on keyboard)
ENTER Same as Enter key on keyboard.
BACK Same as your Back button on web browser.
FORWARD Same as your Forward button on web browser.
ROLLER BALL Use to move the mouse cursor.
LEFT Same as your left mouse button.
RIGHT Same as your right mouse button.
HOME Returns to the Home menu page
VIDEO/PHOTO Switches between Video and Photo mode.
OK/NAVIGATION Move the on-screen cursor to navigate through the user interface.
PAGE UP Press to scroll up a page.
PAGE DOWN Press to scroll down a page.
INFO Access the information on a music, photo, or video file that is currently playing on a third party application.
Play Functions While viewing and listening to your media on a third party application, you can use these keys to Stop, Play/Pause, Rewind, Fast
Forward, go back (Prev), or go to the next item (Next).
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link PC-on-TV lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the
operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls,
ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending
on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home. The key to maximizing wireless
range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link PC-on-TV and router to a minimum - each
wall or ceiling can reduce your PC-on-TV’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so
that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized between the PC-on-TV and your router.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a
45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet
(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead
of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water
(fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that
generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and
home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make
sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits
a signal even if the phone is not in use.
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Installation Wizard
Follow the simple steps below to run the installation wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process.
Insert the included DPG-1200 Autorun CD into the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are
shown in Windows® XP, and are similar to Windows® Vista™.
If the Autorun CD function does not automatically start on your computer, click Windows® Start > Run. In the Run
command box type “D:\DPG1200.exe”, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
When the autorun screen appears, click the Install PConTV button to begin the installation wizard. Before the
installation wizard begins, you will be asked to watch an installation video that will familiarize you with the installation
process. You will have a choice of either watching this video, or starting the installation instead.
Read and agree to the License Agreement to continue.
Note: Before you start the installation wizard, remove any earlier
versions of the PC-on-TV software.
Click Next
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This installation wizard will guide you through the setup and
installation of your PC-on-TV device.
Click Next to continue.
Click Next
Connect the PC-on-TV device to your router with the supplied
Ethernet cable. This is a temporary connection for first time
device setup only.
Click Next
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Plug the power adapter into the PC-on-TV device and then
connect to a power outlet.
Click Next
The software will search for available PC-on-TV devices. Please
allow up to 2 minutes.
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Depending on the number of devices found, one of the following screens will appear. If multiple devices are found,
select the device you want to set up. If only one device is found on your network, then it will automatically connect.
Select if you want to connect to the device wirelessly or wired
via Ethernet cable. If you selected Wired, skip to page 19.
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If you choose to setup a Wireless connection, the device will
search for available wireless networks. Select the wireless
network you would like to connect to.
Enter the wireless network password and click Next.
Note: Please write down or remember your password, you will
have to enter it again.
Click Next
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The unit will now reboot and attempt to connect to your wireless
network. This may take about a minute.
Disconnect the PC-on-TV device from your router and place it
near your TV.
Click Next
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Select one of the 3 connection methods shown. Once you
connect the PC-on-TV device to your TV, click Next.
Click Next
If you are using an Ethernet (wired) connection, attach the
Ethernet cable from your switch or router to the PC-on-TV
device.
Note: This following screen will appear only if you choose to
connect with a wired connection.
Click Next
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If you are using a wireless connection, attach the antenna to
the PC-on-TV device.
Note: This following screen will appear only if you choose to
connect with a wireless connection.
Click Next
Connect the power adapter to the PC-on-TV device, and plug
the other end into a power outlet.
Click Next
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