Roku HD1000 User Manual

U S E R G U I D E

For Software Release 1.5.18

HD1000

W e l c o m e t o R o k u™!

Bring your HDTV to life with Roku. For the rst time, you’ll enjoy viewing your favorite digital photos in

high-denition on your HDTV. Simply snap in your digital camera’s memory card or use the easy network

In This Guide . . .

2 The Roku HD1000

4 Roku HD1000 Feature

Summary

connection between Roku and your home PC. And if you like a more sophisticated atmosphere, choose

from a wide selection of motion and still artwork to turn your at screen or HDTV into beautiful wall art.

Roku offers custom Art Packs on CompactFlash® cards so you can create an inspiring home gallery in your

living room.

Roku even plays digital music les over your home network, so you can enjoy your growing digital music

library on your home stereo system. Any way you use it, Roku is simple and easy. Just connect to your

home network for sharing digital media from your PC, or pop in a variety of memory cards and watch your

HDTV come to life with high-denition digital photos, art and music.

This guide provides the basics for using your new HD1000. For the most up-to-date information about tips

and tricks, networking, troubleshooting and frequently asked questions, please visit www.rokulabs.com.

(And while you’re there, please register your HD1000. Periodically, we release software upgrades that add

new features — and if you don’t register, we can’t let you know about the updates.)

7 Connecting the HD1000

13 Using the HD1000

13 Main Menu

14 Viewing Pictures

15 Viewing MPEG Video

15 Playing Music

17 Photo, Video and

Music Sharing from the Computer

20 Photo Viewing Tips

25 Setup and Preferences

29 Troubleshooting

Package Contents

• Roku HD1000

• Component Video Cable

• Remote Control

• Two AAA Batteries

• Audio Cable

• Power Cable

Optional Accessories

• Rack Ears

• Wi-Fi Adapter

• Roku Art Packs

• Crestron Driver

Visit www.rokulabs.com for more information on optional accessories.

T h e R o k u H D 1 0 0 0

The Roku Remote

Enjoying pictures, art and music involves just a few touches of a button.

Make sure you install batteries in the remote before setting up your HD1000.

Navigating

To get around the screen, move the yellow highlight using the four arrow (navigation) buttons. Press the Select key to choose an on-screen item. Press the Menu key to display the Main Menu, from which you can access other media and functions.

Display the Main Menu.

Select an on-screen item.

Skip to Previous image/track.

desired viewing angle.

Rotate images to

Power the HD1000

on and off.

Exit screens and menus.

Navigate on-screen

menus and Pan around zoomed images.

Skip to Next image/track.

Play/Pause music or slideshow.

Additional Information about displayed image.

Zoom In/Out, t to screen and multiple magnication levels.

Standby

Put the HD1000 in Standby mode. Video connected to the HD1000 is passed through in this state.

SD/MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, SmartMedia Slots

Receive standard memory cards from digital cameras and MP3 players.

Navigation

Navigate up, down, right and left through the user interface.

Audio IN

Connect to your A/V receiver for audio passthrough or to generate audio visualizer displays from your stereo.

Audio OUT

Connect to external

speakers or compatible

audio devices.

* Check www.rokulabs.com for compatible Wi -Fi devices.

RS-232

Control the HD1000 with other devices.

Video Inputs

Connect your A/V

receiver to pass video

through the HD1000.

CompactFlash Slot

Receive standard CompactFlash cards for viewing photos, art or MPEG2 video. The HD1000 can display a 1080i video stream along with 5.1 audio.

Connect to a display

with a VGA connector.

Video Outputs

Connect to your

monitor, television

or A/V receiver.

Connect supported

802.11b wireless

VGA

USB

adapters.*

Display the HD1000 menu.

Exit

Dismiss screens and menus.

Digital Audio OUT

Connect to compatible S/PDIF audio devices.

Ethernet

Connect to a 10baseT or 100Mbps home network.

Power

Connect the HD1000 to an electrical outlet.

Select

Choose an on-screen item.

R o k u H D 1 0 0 0 F e a t u r e s u m m a r y

Personal Photos

• The world’s rst high-denition photo viewer.

• View digital photos in beautiful high resolution, with zoom,

rotate, pan, and image data display functions.

• Browse images manually or play an image slideshow, with or without music.

Inspiring Art

• Roku offers motion and still Art Packs by download or on CompactFlash memory cards so you can enjoy an inspiring home gallery in your living room.

• Roku LiveArt™ (available on Nature, Aquarium and Clocks Art Packs) brings motion to art in the form of HD MPEG2 video clips. Enjoy a rippling mountain lake, a breezy California poppy eld, or a lifelike aquarium from the comfort of your living room.

• See www.rokulabs.com/products/artpacks for details about Gallery Collection and individual Roku Art Packs.

Digital Music

Video Playback

• Play HD ATSC-compliant MPEG2 transport stream video, which is the type of signal typically broadcast over the air by a local digital television station.

• Customers who use tuner cards to record digital broadcast television to a computer will enjoy viewing these recorded segments on their HDTV through the Roku HD1000.

• Third-party applications are available to support additional formats.

• Play your PC or Mac library of MP3, WAV, and AIFF audio les and playlists (M3U and PLS formats) when you connect the Roku through your home network.

• View an HD photo slideshow accompanied by your favorite songs.

Roku Open Platform & SDK

• The Roku HD1000 is based on the Roku OS, an open-source, Linuxbased platform optimized for digital media.

• Software Developer Kit (SDK) enables developers to create innovative new applications.

• See www.rokulabs.com/developers for more information.

Hardware

• The only digital media player designed specically for your high-def TV.

• Memory card slots on the front give easy access to digital media on CompactFlash, SD, MMC, Memory Stick, and SmartMedia cards. XD cards can also be used with a simple adapter.

• Network ready with built-in Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter.

• Supports a broad range of digital and analog AV connectors,

allowing for seamless integration with any home entertainment system.

• Screen saver and pass-through modes help prevent burn-in.

• Intuitive user interface controlled via simple, custom remote control.

Optional Accessories

• Roku Art Packs

• Aquarium

• The Classics

• Clocks

• Nature

• Winter Holiday

(download only)

• Space (download only)

• Rack Ears

• Crestron Driver (third-party accessory)

• Extra Remote Control

• WiFi Network Adapter (third-party

accessory)

Art Packs and other accessories are available at www.rokulabs.com and in stores where the Roku HD1000 is sold.

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Connection Methods

The HD1000 is designed to connect to your AV system in one of two ways. In the rst method, you connect the HD1000 like you would a DVD player or any other normal audio-video source. An alternate method allows you to connect your HD1000 “in-line” as the last device between an AV source (such as an AV receiver) and your display device. Both of these options are discussed in more detail below.

Separate AV Source

Connect the appropriate HD1000 audio and video outputs to the corresponding inputs on your TV or AV receiver. You will use the HD1000 like you would any other audio-video source by switching to the appropriate audio-video source on your TV or AV receiver.

In-Line/Video Pass Through

When using the in-line mode, you connect both the Video/Audio Ins and Outs on your HD1000. The video and audio will be passed through (using high-quality analog switches) when the HD1000 is in Standby mode. The HD1000 enters Standby mode when you press the power button and the power light is off. When in this mode your HD1000 monitors the incoming video signal and automatically generates a screen saver when appropriate, decreasing the chance of burnin. For more information on this connection method, see “Connecting Your HD1000 to Use the Video Pass-Through Feature” below.

Mode Connector Format Picture Quality

1 Component 480i Good 2 S-Video 480i Good 3 Composite 480i Good 4 Component 480p Better 5 Component 720p Best 6 Component 1080i Best 7 VGA 480p Better 8 VGA 720p Best 9 VGA 1080i Best

10 VGA 1024x768 *

Preparing to Connect

How you connect the HD1000 also depends upon your type of display and its available inputs. The HD1000 offers four options for connection to your display: Composite, S-Video, VGA and Component. Only one type of connector may be connected at a time, or image quality will be adversely affected. We highly recommend that you use either Component or VGA for the best image quality. However, we have provided S-Video and Composite for specialized applications.

From the factory, the HD1000 is set to output Component 480i. This connection is widely supported by most HDTVs, but the other options yield superior results and are recommended if your display supports them (see the chart). We recommend a Component 720p or 1080i connection for best results, if supported by your display.

*Note: Generally, the Roku HD1000 supports wide-screen resolutions (1280x720, 1920x1080), but it also supports 1024x768 in standard 4: 3 aspect ratio for certain (primarily commercial) applications. The HD1000 user interface was designed for use on wide-screen HDTV monitors. Therefore, when displayed 4:3 in this 1024x768 mode, the menus and buttons and so forth look slightly stretched vertically. However, images themselves (photos, art) are displayed in their proper aspect ratio without distortion. Please note that LiveArt™ will have the same vertical stretching effect as the user interface.

Connecting via Component

Most component-capable displays are able to display the HD1000’s initial setup screen when connected via the component cables. In the event you cannot see the initial setup screen, proceed to the “Connecting Without On-Screen Display” section.

1. Connect the component cables (the three-wire cable with red,

green and blue plugs) to the HD1000, taking care to connect to the Video Out connectors and being certain to match the colors of the cables to the colors of the connectors.

2. Connect the other end of the component cables to your display

(or your component AV receiver), again being certain to match the colors. If your display has both Component and separate HDTV or HD Component input connectors, connect to the HDTV or HD Component connectors.

3. Turn on the display and, with the remote for your TV, select the

input to which you have just connected the cable.

4. Connect the power cable to the back of the HD1000 and plug it

into an electrical outlet.

5. You’ll see a Busy light blinking, and a startup graphic will appear on your screen. Once the HD1000 is fully started up, the Busy light will stop, the Power light will begin to blink and you will see the initial setup screen.

6. If you do not see the setup screen, check the input selection on the display, then re-check the cable connections (being certain that the colors are matched and that the cables are connected to the Video Out connection on the HD1000). If there is still no picture, proceed to “Connecting Without On-Screen Display.”

7. You should see the Display Format setup screen on your display at this point, and it should read “Component 480i.” The Power LED will begin blinking with the mode number referenced in the previous table.

Note: The Power LED will change the number of times it blinks to correspond to the current mode.

8. Once the proper format has been selected, press Select. Then use the down arrow to move the yellow highlight to the Accept button, and press the Select key to conrm your choice.

Connecting via VGA

Most VGA-capable displays are able to display the HD1000’s initial setup screen when connected via the VGA cable, but the display may appear in black and white or green because the HD1000 is outputting a Component Video signal. This is normal. The following steps cover selecting the correct output signal:

1. Connect a VGA cable to the HD1000, taking care to make sure the connection is secure.

2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to your display.

3. Turn on the display and select the input to which you have just connected the cable.

4. Connect the power cable to the back of the HD1000 and plug it into an electrical outlet.

6. If you do not see the startup and setup screens, check the input selection on the display, then re-check the cable connection. If there is still no picture, proceed to “Connecting Without On-Screen Display” on page 10.

7. You should see the Video Output Format setup screen on your display at this point (in black and white or green), and it should read “Component 480i.” The Power LED will begin blinking with the mode number referenced in the previous table.

8. Proceed to the VGA resolutions by pressing the right arrow button on the front panel or remote control. The screen may go dark when cycling through non-VGA modes.

Note: The Power LED will change the number of times it blinks to correspond to the current mode.

9. Once the proper format has been selected, press Select. Then use the down arrow to move the yellow highlight to the Accept button, and press the Select key to conrm your choice.

appear initially in black and white or green because the HD1000 is outputting a Component compatible signal. This is normal. The following steps cover selecting the correct output signal:

1. Connect an S-Video cable to the Video Out S-Video connector on the back of the HD1000.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to an S-Video input connector on your display.

3. Turn on the display and select the input to which you have just connected the cable.

4. Connect the power cable to the back of the HD1000 and plug it into an electrical outlet.

6. Once the initial setup screen appears, the Power LED will begin blinking with the mode number referenced in the previous chart. Press the right arrow button on the front panel or remote control until you arrive at mode 2: S-Video 480i.

Note: The Power LED should be blinking twice — indicating mode 2 — when you have arrived on S-Video 480i.

7. Once the proper format has been selected, press Select. Then use the down arrow to move the yellow highlight to the Accept button, and press the Select key to conrm your choice.

Connecting via S-Video

Most S-Video displays are able to display the HD1000’s initial setup screens when connected via the S-Video cable, but the display will

Connecting via Composite

Most Composite capable displays are able to display the HD1000’s initial setup screen when connected via the Composite cable, but the

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