Planet Technology DMA-200 User Manual

Digital Media Center

DMA-200

User’s manual

Version 1.0.0

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

To assure continued compliance (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the 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.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE) The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

WEEE Regulation

To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and

electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who

install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All

guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

Revision User’s Manual for Digital Media Center Model: DMA-200 Rev: 1.0 (Sep. 2008) Part No. EM-DMA-200v1

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.1 Feature ............................................................................................................................ 7

1.2 Package Contents........................................................................................................ 8

1.3 Physical Details............................................................................................................ 9

2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................... 14

2.1 System Requirement................................................................................................ 14

2.2 Getting Start................................................................................................................ 14

2.2.1Wired Network Setup..................................................................................................................... 21

2.2.2 Using the Digital Media Sever (DMS).....................................................................................22

2.3 Configuring the DMS ................................................................................................ 23

2.4 Advanced Network Setup....................................................................................... 24

2.4.1 Connect Digital Media Center to PC directly........................................................................24

2.4.1.1 Disable Firewall under Windows Vista.............................................................25

3. THE DIGITAL MEDIA SERVER (DMS).................................................................................................... 31

3.1 Media List Tab............................................................................................................. 31

3.2 Importing Media........................................................................................................ 32

3.3 System Tab .................................................................................................................. 34

3.4 Options Tab.................................................................................................................. 35

3.4.1 Play Multimedia Files.....................................................................................................................36

3.4.1.1 Music.....................................................................................................................................36

3.4.1.2 Photos..................................................................................................................................43

3.4.1.3 Video.....................................................................................................................................50

3.5 Internet Media............................................................................................................ 60

3.5.1 Play Internet Radio – Live 365 TM..........................................................................................60

3.5.2 Play Internet Radio – My Radio................................................................................................63

3.5.3 Play Internet Video – My Video.................................................................................................65

3.5.4 Viewing “Youtube” Content........................................................................................................66

3.5.5 Add/Delete the Internet Radio/TV Stations Lists...............................................................69

3.6 Firmware Upgrade and Reset to Default.......................................................... 71

3.6.1 Upgrade by Direct Internet Access..........................................................................................71

3.6.2 Upgrade by Using USB Flash Stick.......................................................................................... 71

3.6.3 Reset to Default..............................................................................................................................72

3.7 Miscellaneous Settings............................................................................................ 73

3.7.1 System Setup..................................................................................................................................73

3.7.1.1 Language............................................................................................................................74

3.7.1.2 TV Mode Setup................................................................................................................75

3.7.1.3 Audio Setup......................................................................................................................76

3.7.1.4 Video Setup.......................................................................................................................76

3.7.1.5 Other Settings.................................................................................................................77

3.8 FAQ.................................................................................................................................. 78

Appendix A........................................................................................................................... 81

1. Introduction

The PLANET Digital Media Center, DMA-200 is advanced customer premises equipment (CPE) device for delivering streaming audio, video, and data directly from network or Internet on consumers’ TV sets and/or Home Entertainment systems. If you have already set up your local area network or connected to Internet, you can huddle on the sofa using supplied remote control to search and enjoy your favorite pictures, movies, or surf webs., so you don‘t always have to be seated next to your computer or Home Entertainment systems. Besides connecting your PC with the network, you can simply plug in your USB devices to access and play the media files via user-friendly On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

In order to close your need and customize a unique viewing experience for you, we provide the collective web-browser to let you enjoy more Internet entertainment. Default web-browser page designs many links (appears as buttons or thumbnail) that include UGC (User Generated Contents) website, and you can choose these links directly to view amazing variety of internet video contents.

With the fascinating features, the DMA-200 provides advanced MPEG1/2/4 video and MP3 audio compression algorithms and can deliver content streams with optimal quality over networks with limited bandwidth, the PLANET DMA-200 provides an immersive way of managing and interacting with your entertainment library. Explore your complete digital collections of music, photos, and videos in a single window; the DMA-200 is a powerful Digital Media Center that supports Standard and High Definition (HD) video, audio/video playback, web browsing and a myriad of media applications.

1.1 Feature

z Stream media contents from a PC or digital device to your entertainment

center.

z Instant access video, music, and photo on USB devices via a built-in USB

2.0 connector.

z Listen to digital music on your stereo system. z View digital photo, slideshow, and video on TV.

z Enjoy superior video quality provided by the progressive scan MPEG 1/2/4

contents.

z UPnP AV and DLNA compliant for maximum compatibility. z Sleek design complements your existed audio/video equipment. z Built in coaxial digital audio output. z Built in Composite / S-Video / Component video output. z Throughput up to 10/100/1000 Mbps linked with Ethernet network cable. z Support DHCP and Auto IP for easily connects to your home networking. z Provide one-touch color coded shortcut buttons remote controller for

quick access to music, photo, video, and online media content.

z Quick access to your media contents via the remote controlled TV

interface.

z Support Internet radio (Live 365, vTuner, etc.) z Support media playlist. z Multiple Media Formats Support. z Favorite Web TV / Photo / Radio Station Galley. z Network Setup Wizard for Wired Easy Setup. z Surfing Internet on TV Simply. z Support Bit Torrent Downloading.

1.2 Package Contents

 DMA-200 Unit x 1  Remote Controller x 1  Power Adapter x 1  AV Cable (RCA) x 1  RJ-45 Cable (Blue) x 1  HDMI Cable (Black) x 1  Prob-Up Stand x 1

1.3 Physical Details

Top Panel

Front Panel

Rear Panel

3 4 5 6

Rear Panel Port and Button Definition

No. Connector Description

ON/OFF

Power ON / OFF switch

Button HDMI Connect to this port cable to HDMI device via HDMI

cable.

Video Out

S-Video

Use S-Video cable to connect to “S-Video” port of Video out on the TV sets or Home Entertainment systems in your home.

Use AV cable to connect to “CVBS” port of Video out

CVBS

on the TV sets or Home Entertainment systems in your home.

Audio Out

RIGHT

Use AV cable to connect to the “RIGHT” port of Audio Out on the TV sets or Home Entertainment systems in your home. Use AV cable to connect to “LEFTT” port of Audio Out

LEFT

on the TV sets or Home Entertainment systems in your home.

S-PDIF

Use AV cable to connect to S-PDIF port of the TV sets or Home Entertainment systems in your home.

USB Connect the supplied USB cable to this port when

connecting to the USB devices such as USB storage or USB CD-ROM.

Ethernet Digital Media Center is successfully connected to a

device through the corresponding port. If the LED is

flashing, the Digital Media Center is actively sending or receiving data over that port.

DC 5V Power connector with 5V DC 2.6A

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Keypad Definition

No.

Connector

Description

1 POWER Turn On/Off Digital Media Center. 2 MUTE Mute audio output.

3 HOME Hotkey to return to Main Menu. 4 OUTPUT

5 COPY

Switch the video output type with S-VideoÆ YPbPrÆ HDMI sequence. Copy USB content into USB flash stick or USB external Hard disk drive.

6 MENU Menu of file management.

7 A-B

8 SLOW

Set/Cancel A-B repeat mode (for future implement).

Slow forward / backward the media with speed 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x…

9 ZOOM Zoom video or photo.

1. Video & Music: Repeat current file or Repeat all

10 REPEAT

files in this folder or cancel repeat function.

2. Photo: Repeat Background music.

11 STOP Stop the media playing. 12 DISPLAY

1. Video: Display media name and media type.

2. Photo: Display media name and resolution.

13 BACK Press to return to previous folder or setup page.

1. Skip to the previous page when browsing media

14 PREV

files.

2. Skip to the previous file when playing media files.

1. Skip to the next page when browsing media

15 NEXT

files.

2. Skip to the next file when playing media files.

16 VIDEO Press to jump to VIDEO mode. 17 MUSIC Press to jump to MUSIC mode.

18 PICTURES Press to jump to PHOTO mode. 19 iMEDIA Press to jump to Internet Media mode.

DIRECTIONS

(←,↑,↓,→)

1. Press “LEFT” to stop current mode return to former layer; Press “RIGHT” to enter a selected folder or server.

2. Video Mode: Press “UP” or “DOWN” to choose other file.

3. Photo Mode: Move picture in “zoom” mode o rotate picture in “rotate” mode.

4. Music Mode: Press “UP” to skip to previous music file or press “DOWN” to skip to next music file.

OK/Play

Pause

22 REWIND 23

FAST

FORWARD

24 SUB & LANG

1. Play or pause media files.

2. Enter the highlight item.

3. Photo Mode: Enter “rotate” mode. Fast backward the media file with speed 2x, 4x, 8x…

Fast forward the media file with speed 2x, 4x, 8x… Select different subtitles and languages when

playing video file.

25 VOLUME+/- Increase/Decrease the volume.

1. Add/Remove a music file as background music.

26 BGM

2. Add/Remove a music station from “My Media”.

27 NUMBERS Input number with the key value. 28 :/

29 SORT

Hotkey for internet radio URL input. (for future implement) Sorting all the files in one folder and re-arrange in alphabetical order. Hotkey to Setup Menu:

30 SETUP

“UP” & “DOWN” to move cursor. “LEFT” & “RIGHT” to enter or leave page.

2. Installation

This chapter offers information about installing your router. If you are not familiar with the hardware or software parameters presented here, please consult your service provider for the values needed.

2.1 System Requirement

 1.8GHz Processor or higher  512MB RAM or above (512MB recommended)  HD space at least 1 GB free for installation  Microsoft DirectX 9 or above  Windows 2000 or above  Windows Media Player 9 or above

2.2 Getting Start

This chapter shows you how to configure these steps to connect DMA-200, and the following figure is the Rear Panel of Digital Media Center.

Step1Î To Select Video Output By HDMI, S-Video, or AV Cable

Make sure you have the appropriate cables for connecting. Take care to watch the colors of the plugs on the cable.

1. Connect via HDMI

2. Connect via S-Video or Composite Video Cable (with Audio Cable) I. Connect via S-Video and Audio

"Note

S-Video cable is not bundle in the package

II. Connect via AV Cable

"Note

RCA Audio is also available for audio output

III. Connect via S/PDIF cable

The S-Video and Component is in the same port. You need to have a S-Video / Component cable and a S-Video to S-Video cable or a Y-Pbpr to Y-Pbpr cable to connect to your TV port.

S/PDIF (Sony / Philips Digital Interconnect Format) For connection

"Note

of this interface, please also check the capability of your audio amplifier.

If no sound is heard after connecting the Optical/Coaxial cable, check if you have changed the audio setup of Digital Media Center to Digital

"Note

mode. Please go to Setup Æ System Setup Æ Audio Setup for configuration. By default, audio out of DMA-200 is set as analog RCA output.

Step2 Î Connect Ethernet Connector

Step3Î Connect USB Devices If Available

EX: USB CD-ROM Drive, USB Hard Disk

"Note

The USB cable is not bundled in the package

Step4 Î Connect Power Adapter

Step5 Î Install Batteries in Remote Control

Step6 Î Turn On the Digital Media Center

1. When DC power applied, the LED light on with red color in standby mode

2. Press the POWER button on the remote controller or the ON/OFF button of DMA-200, the front power LED light with green color

RED LIGHT: Standby

GREEN LIGHT: Power on

Connection Diagram

Following is a connection example with network and UPnP devices.

Configuring the Digital Media Center

Please reference the follow steps to setup the Digital Media Center

Step1Î Turn on the TV. Set the video sources selector on your TV to match

the connection from your Digital Media Center. For example, if you used HDMI, set the TV to use “HDMI” Input.

Step2Î Turn on the Digital Media Center. The LED on the front panel of the

Digital Media Center lights up to show that it is powered on.

Step3Î Check the TV display. The default display of Digital Media Center is

Composite (CVBS). If you use HDMI, aim the remote control at the Digital

Media Center and push “ ” Key. You can cycle through the TV modes to get the correct display.

Step4Î Wait few seconds for the startup page to show up, and it will turns

into the Main Menu Afterwards.

Step5Î The startup page will last for only few seconds, and then go to a

black screen. Please wait few seconds and it will run into the Main Menu. If there is no video output after the startup page appears, please make sure the Digital Media Center and the TV are in the same mode.

If not, please cycle through the “ ” key on the remote control, wait few seconds during each cycle.

When you cycle through the “ ” Key, the Digital Media Center

"Note

will tell you which mode you are at. Below figure is an example of cycling to “HDMI” mode. Please press “OK” if you want to select to HDMI mode. It will switch to the original mode automatically if idle for 15 seconds.

Step6Î Select Wired Network for Digital Media Center to set up.

2.2.1Wired Network Setup

Step1Î Press “SETUP” hotkey on the remote control or select “Setup”

mode from The Main Menu.

Step2Î Select “Network Wizard” from Setup Main Menu to start the

wizard

Step3Î Select “Wired” and follow the on screen instructions.

Step4Î Now the setup is complete.

2.2.2 Using the Digital Media Sever (DMS)

To share music, photo and video files from your computer, it is necessary to install the Digital Media Sever (DMS) on the PC that contains the files you want to share.

"Note

Check Appendix A. Specification for the minimal system requirement of DMS.

The DMA-200 can connect to more than one Media Server at a time and scan all the files you want to share in the same local network.

Follow these steps to install the software:

1. Insert the Installer CD into the CD drive on the computer.

2. Select “Utility” on the main CD page.

3. Choose language from pop icon.

4. The Install Shield Wizard starts. Follow Install Shield Wizard steps to install the software.

5. After the Install Shield Wizard finish, select PLANETÆ DMS Server to begin service.

"Note

For more information on DMS Server Software, please see

Chapter 3.

2.3 Configuring the DMS

1. For the first time of using DMS Server, click “Add” button on the screen to add new folder.

2. Select folder you want to share and add to the directories

3. After all are done, click “Play“ button to begin service.

4. When you are finished, please go to your TV.

5. Your Digital Media Center is ready for using. The Main Menu is displayed.

PLANET will put new version of server on the website

"Note

(www.planet.com.tw) when it is released, please uninstall the old version of DMS every time before you install a new one.

2.4 Advanced Network Setup

2.4.1 Connect Digital Media Center to PC directly

This Chapter gives you a description on how to connect the Digital Media Center directly to your PC instead of the local area network.

3. Connect the LAN cable to the LAN port of both Digital Media Center and the PC.

4. Go to Digital Media Center, press Setup hotkey or select “Setup Main Menu”.

5. Follow on screens instructions to complete Wired Network settings.

"Note

In this case, use a LAN cross cable type.

Some firewall and anti-Virus tools will forbid “UPnP” protocol. This will affect the connection between “DMS” and Digital Media

"Note

Center Utility. It is suggested to allow “DMS” pass through your firewall or temporarily turn off your firewall when you are usin Digital Media Center.

2.4.1.1 Disable Firewall under Windows Vista

Some firewall and anti-Virus tools will forbid “UPnP” protocol. That will affect the connection between “DMS” and Digital Media Center Utility. It is suggested to allow “DMS” pass through your firewall or temporarily turn off your firewall when you are using Digital Media Center. Please reference the follow steps to disable firewall.

Step1Î Select “Control Panel”

Step2Î Select “Security” and click “Allow a program through Windows

firewall”.

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