Patriot PBO Core User Manual
Contents
1. Product Information........................................... ............................................... ........3
1.1 Specification.................................................................. .... ... ........ .... .... .... ........ ....3
1.2 Package Contents................................................................................ .... .... .... ....5
2. Easy Installation Guide ............................................. .... .... .... ....... .... .... ........ .... .... ....6
2.1 Front/Back Panel....................................................... .... ........ .... ... .... .... ........ .... ....6
2.2 HDD Installation (Optional) .......... ........ .... .... .... ........ .... .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... .... ....7
3. Using PBO CORE HD Multimedia Player................................................................8
3.1 Remote Control & Layout3.2 Getting Started ........................................... .... ....8
3.2 Getting Started .......................................... .... ........ .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... ........ .... ..10
3.2.1 Connect PBO Core to your TV...................................................................10
3.2.2 Starting PBO Core......................................................................................10
3.2.3 Setup .................................................................................................... ......11
3.2.3.1 Audio ............... .....................................................................................12
3.2.3.2 Video .............. .....................................................................................13
3.2.3.3 Network............................................................... .................................14
3.2.3.4 System ................................................................................................15
3.2.3.5 MISC ...................................................................................................16
3.2.4 Brows & Play ..............................................................................................17
3.2.4.1 Play Movies......................................................... .................................18
3.2.4.2 Play Music...........................................................................................20
3.2.4.3 Music Player.........................................................................................21
3.2.4.4 Show Photos... ....................................................................................25
3.2.4.5 Adding content to PLAYLIST ...............................................................26
3.2.4.6 Slide Show ..........................................................................................27
3.2.4.7 File Copy.............................................................................................28
3.2.5 IMS Menus..................................................................................................29
4. Transcoding Software ....................................................................... .....................33
4.1 Install and run Transcode Server.........................................................................33
4.2 Adding Share Folders on PC ...............................................................................33
4.3 Connect to File Sharing Folders and BitTorrent Download.................................35
4.3.1 Set up the PBO Core..................................................................................35
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4.3.2 Connect to File Sharing Folder...................................................................36
4.3.3 Connect to BT Download Management .....................................................36
4.3.4 Account Management.................................................................................37
Frequently Asked Questions: ............................ .... .... ........ .... .... ... ........ .... .... ........ ..38
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1. Product Information
1.1 Specification
Exterior Interfaces
Hardware Specifications
RCA Composite Out x 1
Video Output
RCA Audio Out L/R x 1
Audio Output
File transfer port
Data transfer with
USB 2.0 Host port x 2
USB 2.0 mini port x 1
PC
Ethernet
10/100Mbps RJ-45 x 1
HDMI 1.3 Out x 1
SPDIF(Optical) x 1
Wireless Adapter: (Optional)
Product Description Product Part Number
Patriot USB 802.11n Wi-Fi adapter PCBOWAV2-N
Note: For greatest compatibility it is recommend that you use the Patriot USB
802.11n Wi-Fi adapter
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Software Specifications
MPG/MPEG/DAT support up to
1080p
MPG/MPEG/VOB/ISO/IFO/TS/
TP/M2TS up to 1080p
MP4/AVI/MOV support up to
1080p
AVI/MKV/ support up to 1080p
TS/AVI/MKV/MOV/M2TS
support up to 1080p
Video
Decoding
(Movie)
MPEG-1
MPEG-2
MPEG-4
DivX 3/4/5/6/7,
Xvid
H.264, AVC
WMV 9 WMV support up to 1080p
FLV FLV support up to 1080p
Multi-Media
Support
ISO ISO image
Real Video
8/9/10
RM/RMVB support up to 720p
Dolby™ Digital AC3, DTS
Audio
Decoding
(Movie)
MPEG-I Layer 1/2/3, MPEG-II Layer 1/2, Real
Audio, AAC, WMA, LPCM
HDMI RAW/SPDIF RAW output to Amplifier for
decoding 5.1/7.1 audio channels
Audio
Decoding
(Music)
Picture
Format
WMA, MP3, Real Audio (RA), WAV, OGG, AAC,
FLAC
JPEG, BMP, PNG
Note: Product features and specifications are subject to change at any time without
notice
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1.2 Package Contents
Package Contents
1 x PBO Core HD Multimedia Player
1 x Remote Control
2 x AAA Battery
1 x AC Power Adaptor
1 x HDMI Cable
1 x Composite A/V Ca bl e
1 x USB Data Cable
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x User CD
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2. Easy Installation Guide
2.1 Front/Back Panel
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2.2 HDD Installation (Optional)
NOTE: PBO Core can play back your media files through any connected USB
storage device, over home network via built-in Ethernet, wireless network* or internal
HDD/ SSD storage. * Using an optional Wi-Fi adapter.
Step 1: Remove the
two screws from the
rear panel and slide
out the tray.
Step 2: Connect a
2.5” SATA HDD or
SSD to the SATA
connector
Step 3: Secure the
drive to the tray by
installing the screws
on both sides of the
drive
Step 4: Slide the tray back into the outer case of PBO Core and secure
the tray by installing the two screws removed in Step 1
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3. Using PBO CORE HD Multimedia Player
3.1 Remote Control &
Layout
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Power
Display
Audio
Number Buttons
GOTO
Setup
Enter/Zoom
Browser
Stop
Play
Previous
Slow
Option
Repeat
Angle
Eject
Title
Home
TV System
Subtitle
Menu
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Volume +/-
Mute
Replay
Navigation
Return
Pause
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Fast Rewind/Fast Forward
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Next
Confirm
CM Skip
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Copy
3.2 Getting Started
3.2.1 Connect PBO Core to your TV
Connect PBO Core to your TV via HDMI cable or Composite A/V cable
Use the included HDMI cable for the best video and audio quality. PBO Core will
automatically detect the HIGH DEFINITION output level your TV can support.
Use included Composite A/V cable (CVBS) for STANDARD DEFINITION.
3.2.2 Starting PBO Core
If running PBO Core with any internal HDD, a quick format of the drive is needed.
NOTE: Installing an internal 2.5” Hard Disk Drive is optional. Features such as
Playlist, BT, Samba File Sharing etc require an internal HDD to enable.
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3.2.3 Setup
In the main screen, you will find the SETUP page, which allows customized Audio,
Video, Network, System, and Miscellaneous settings. Enter the STEUP page by
selecting “SETUP” and press “ ENTER” (Key 7) on your remote.
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3.2.3.1 Audio
There are 5 digital outputs:
HDMI LPCM (2CH): This setting will decode audio output into 2 Channel via the
HDMI connection.
HDMI LCPM Multi Channel: This setting will decode audio output into Multi-Channel
via the HDMI connection.
HDMI RAW: This setting passes raw audio source to an external decoder (i.e.
receiver). Your external decoder will then process audio into 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1 Channel
via the HDMI connection.
SPDIF LPCM (2CH): This setting will decode audio output into 2 Channel via the
S/PDIF (optical) connection.
SPDIF RAW: This setting passes the raw audio source to an external decoder (i.e.
receiver). Your external decoder will then process audio into 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1 Channel
via the SPDIF connection.
TIPS:
When connecting PBO Core directly to your TV, select HDMI LPCM (Stereo sound)
or HDMI LPCM MULTI CH(Multi-Channel sound)
When connecting PBO Core to an external decoder (i.e. receiver), choose HDMI
RAW/ HDMI LPCM/ SPDIF LPCM/ SPDIF RAW
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3.2.3.2 Video
Aspect Ratio: Choose the option that is suitable for your TV. Options available are:
Pan Scan 4:3, Le t t e r B o x 4:3 or 16:9.
Pan Scan 4:3 : This setting will match the height of the screen and will cut the left
and right sides of the screen to fit.
Letter Box 4:3 : This setting will match the width of the screen and will place a black
border at the top and bottom of screen the screen.
16:9 : Choose the 16:9 aspect ratio for TVs that support it.
TV System: Choose the correct output resolution.
TV System and
Resolution
Standard
Definition
High Definition (HD)
Resolution
NTSC NTSC 480p 720p@60Hz,
(SD)Resolution
1080i@60Hz,
PAL PAL 576p 720p@50Hz,
1080p@60Hz
1080i@50Hz,
1080p@50Hz
TIPS:
High Definition (HD) resolution is only supported when using the HDMI connection.
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