HP Pavilion a6177c User Manual
Intel® Viiv™ Software
User’s Guide
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Home networking requires additional devices, software or services. Ability to share some content is limited; subject to authorization from
the content owner or service provider and network device capability. Verified devices and services will vary; check for desired
features/functionality. May require TV tuner card and/or remote, which may be sold separately. Instant on/off feature works after initial
boot, when activated. System performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. Intel’s network set up
software currently only supports DHCP (“Always On”) and PPPoE broadband connectivity protocols. PPPoA, PPtP and other protocols
require use of router manufacturer’s network set up software. Check verified router specifications against Internet provider requirements
before purchasing. See
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desired features. System and component performance and functionality will vary depending on your specific hardware and software
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Contents
What is Intel® Viiv™ Processor Technology?...................................................................................................4
What you can do with an Intel Viiv processor technology PC.................................................................... 4
About the Intel Viiv Media Library ...................................................................................................................4
Add a Device to Your Network..........................................................................................................................5
Before you begin......................................................................................................................................... 5
NMD: a device by many names..........................................................................................................6
Connect an Intel Viiv technology-verified network media device..............................................................6
Step 1 — Connect the NMD................................................................................................................7
Step 2 — Get the device passcode....................................................................................................... 8
Step 3 — Start the Intel Viiv software................................................................................................. 8
Step 4 — Add the device to your network ........................................................................................... 9
Add Content to the Media Library...................................................................................................................11
Add media already on your PC................................................................................................................. 11
Add a new folder to be monitored by the library...................................................................................... 11
Add content from a USB portable media player and view that content on the TV................................... 13
Manage the Media Library............................................................................................................................... 14
Update the Media Library.........................................................................................................................14
Update the Media Library after adding a device....................................................................................... 14
Remove a folder from the library’s monitoring........................................................................................ 15
Include other Media Libraries................................................................................................................... 15
Stop/restart media sharing......................................................................................................................... 15
Rebuild your Media Library......................................................................................................................16
Check the Status of the Media Library.............................................................................................................16
Set and View Intel Viiv Software Options.......................................................................................................16
The Message Center......................................................................................................................................... 18
Read, delete and sort messages................................................................................................................. 18
Manage your Intel Viiv Network ..................................................................................................................... 19
Network map.............................................................................................................................................19
View and edit settings for your devices....................................................................................................20
Grant and revoke Media Library access.................................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Why can’t I add my device?..............................................................................................................21
Where should I put my wireless device?............................................................................................21
Why doesn’t the PC detect my wireless device?................................................................................21
Why doesn’t the device user interface appear on my TV?.................................................................21
Setting up my device failed, now what?............................................................................................ 21
The passcode time expired, now what?..............................................................................................22
How do I restore the device’s factory default s?................................................................................. 22
Why can’t I see my files?...................................................................................................................22
Why doesn’t this file work?............................................................................................................... 22
What if I have two of the same devices?............................................................................................22
My high-definition video won ’t play................................................................................................. 22
Additional notes................................................................................................................................. 22
Supported File Formats.................................................................................................................................... 23
Index ................................................................................................................................................................24
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What is Intel® Viiv™ Processor Technology?
Intel® Viiv™ processor technology is a combination of hardware and software technologies that provide high
performance PCs with video and audio capabilities so you and your family can enjoy great digital entertainment
experiences in your home. When combined with digital media adapters, Intel Viiv processor technology-based
PCs can distribute and manage content throughout your home network: listen to digital music, run photo
slideshows, and stream media directly from the Intel Viiv technology-based PC in one room through networked
digital media devices to other rooms in your house.
The dual-core processing power adds additional benefits by enabling multiple people to access content from the
same PC—even from different rooms. For example, one user can be playing a game on the PC while someone
else streams music over the home network to a media device in another room.
The Intel Viiv brand makes it easy when you are shopping for new digital media or digital media devices for
your home. The Intel Viiv logo helps you identify PCs designed for the digital home, plus online services,
applications and consumer electronics devices that have been designed and verified for digital entertainment.
Look for this logo on all Intel Viiv technology verified devices:
What you can do with an Intel Viiv processor technology PC
One PC with Intel Viiv Processor t echnology and your t elevision can be t he focal point for home entertainm ent.
Enjoy an entertainment PC platform for all your entertainment needs. All you need to do is add a TV, a digital
media device, and speakers to enjoy the following benefits:
• Download movies and TV shows on demand.
• Find and play your favorite songs.
• Organize your entire music collection in one place. Or choose services that offer both subscription and
purchase options.
• Stream multimedia content from a PC to a television, a stereo, or a home theater system.
• Share your entertainment PC—multiple people, multiple rooms, one computer.
• Share content throughout the home with Intel Viiv-verified devices.
• Organize and share your digital photos on the big screen. You can also create slideshows and include
music to accompany them.
About the Intel Viiv Media Library
The Intel Viiv Media Library offers you an easy way to organize the digital media content on your home
network and share it with others. T he Media Li brary inde xes your di gital m edia collecti on that can be re motely
browsed, accessed and played through networked devices in the home. Here are some of the things the Medial
Library lets you do:
• Share content from other media libraries or media content from other PCs or devices by adding that
content to the Intel Viiv Media Library and combining media libraries.
• Access the latest movie or watch your favorite TV show in your living room (or wherever your TV and
network media device are located).
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• Access songs and playlists you’ve created from both subscription and purchase options and those
you’ve ripped from CDs.
• Organize and view slideshows of your digital photos—accompanied by music you choose.
When you set up or update your Media Library, it includes content from the following sources:
• Folders on this PC
• Other media libraries, includi ng o nline media services that you have instal led o n this PC and on other
networked PCs
• Shared folders on networked PCs
The Media Library maintains an index of supported content and navigates to the appropriate location in order to
play back media.
We recommend you automatically create your Intel Viiv Media Library when you set up the software for th e
first time. However, you can wait until you add a media device at a later date. When you start the process it can
take several hours to process all of your media depending on the number of files you have on your system.
While the media library is being created you may notice your PC running slower than normal. It will return to
normal when the indexing has been completed.
Add a Device to Your Network
Your home network needs to be set up prior to adding a media device. There are a couple of methods you can
use to set up your network:
• Follow your router manufacturer’s instructions.
• Follow the instructions provided in Microsoft* Windows Vista*.
Network Setup Notes
• If a network is not detected, make sure that you have Internet connectivity. If you do not have an
Internet connection, remove the ro uter from the system and connect the m odem directly to the PC.
When Internet connectivity is restored, use the router manufacturer’s software to set up your
home network.
• If you are adding a device to your home network using an Intel Viiv technology-based PC,
connect the router directly to the PC. If the device you are adding has wireless LAN, once the
device is added, you can disconnect the router from the PC and move the PC to another location.
• Make sure you select either the Home or Work option when setting up your network. Do not
select Public—some features will not be available.
Before you begin
Before you begin adding an Int el Viiv technology-ve rified device to your network using the Inte l Viiv software,
you will need the following:
• A working home network
• Intel Viiv technology-verified devices such as Network Media Devices
• High-speed broadband Internet Service Provider
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• Broadband modem with an Ethernet network cable plus wireless router with an Ethernet network
cable
or
• Combined wireless modem/router (an all-in-one device, also called an Internet gateway router)
NMD: a device by many names
A network media device (NMD) is a consumer electronics device that when added to your home network
allows you to keep music, pictures, and videos on the PC, and enjoy them throughout the house. The NMD is
connected to a television or home stereo and may be connected to your home network with a network cable or
wireless connection.
Other names used in the indust ry for this devi ce are digital medi a adapter (DMA) or a digital medi a hub (DMH),
wireless media player, music hub, media adapter, m usic server, streaming media player, entertainment gateway,
entertainment router and network music player.
If you have more than one television in your home that you want to view media from, each television m ust also
be connected to a network media device.
Connect an Intel Viiv technology-verified network media device
To use a Network Media Device (NMD), your television must have at least an S-video or composite video
connection.
Adding an NMD involves the following steps:
• Connecting the NMD
• Accessing the NMD passcode on the television
• Starting the Intel Viiv software
• Adding the device to the home network using Intel Viiv software
After an NMD is added to the home network, the network looks similar to that shown in the following figure.
NOTE
NMDs can be wired directly to your PC and television. These directions cover a wireless setup only.
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• Make sure you have set up your router. If you have not, please do so first.
Step 1 — Connect the NMD
Complete the following steps to connect your NMD to your television.
1 Connect the Intel Viiv technology-verified NMD to a television.
See the manufacturer’s documentation for specific instructions.
2 Power on the NMD.
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Step 2 — Get the device passcode
1 Follow the instructions that the NMD displays on the television screen.
2 When you see the Intel Viiv technology setup option, select Yes.
3 Follow the instructions until you see a four-digit passcode.
NOTE
Depending on the device, you may need to complete several steps before this window is displayed.
4 Write down the code; you will use it later.
NOTE
This code is valid for a specified amount of time. The time varies by manufacturer. If the passcode
expires, you will need to reset the device by di sconnecting it from the power and t hen repeat step 2 and
3.
Step 3 — Start the Intel Viiv software
At the Intel Viiv processor technology-based PC, complete the following steps to add the NMD.
NOTE
If you have not yet set up Windows Media Center you will need to complete its setup before the Intel
Viiv Software setup. You will be prompted to do so by Media Center.
1 Double-click the Intel Viiv software logo on the Windows desktop.
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