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HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. WARNING: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Regulatory and Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment, loss of information, bodily harm, or loss of life.
Digital Television Transition Interface Statement Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Digital Television Transition Notice: FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable After February 17, 2009, a television receiver with only an protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the for help. Hewlett-Packard Company may cause harmful interference and This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating, and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and Hewlett-Packard Company prolong the service life of your product, please read the following Attn: Product Regulations Manager precautions carefully before using the product.
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, that produce heat. the power-supply, cord, or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or...
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Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, Servicing—The user should not attempt to service the be sure the service technician has used replacement parts appliance beyond that described in the operating specified by the manufacturer or which have the same instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified characteristics as the original part.
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Ventilation—The vents and other openings in the cabinet are Lightning—For added protection for this equipment during a designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
Important Information Materials disposal The HP MediaSmart Connect must be serviced by an authorized For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local service technician. The HP MediaSmart Connect is not authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) user-serviceable. (http://www.eia.org). Changes can damage your HP MediaSmart Connect and void Cleaning precautions your warranty.
Getting Started Be sure to read all the safety information and precautions before AC power adaptor starting installation. See the following topics: “Regulatory and Safety Information” on page 4 “Important Safety Instructions” on page 7 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia “Important Information” on page 11 Interface) cable used to connect the HP MediaSmart Connect to Identifying Items in the Box...
Other cables you may need System requirements Media streaming requires a computer, or NAS (network attached Optional cables storage) with a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-compliant Component Video Connect video to the HDTV instead of the media server. A home network is also required. All items are sold HDMI cable.
Before you begin, have on hand Some MediaSmart features may not be available on computers with a 64-bit operating system. Your HP MediaSmart Connect and items from the box; see Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or “Identifying Items in the Box” on page 12. additional hardware.
Installation Steps Step 3: On your computer, insert the Installation CD. At the computer, insert the Installation CD from the box, and then Step 1: Connect your HDTV to your HP MediaSmart follow the wizard to: Connect. Install the MediaSmart software (automatic). Select the location to place the device.
Step 1: Connect Your HDTV to The type of network (wired or wireless), and the wireless router location: For more information, see “Chapter 2: Your HP MediaSmart Connect Connecting your HP MediaSmart Connect to your Home Network” on page 35. Selecting a good location Connecting to the HDTV When selecting the location for your HP MediaSmart Connect,...
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If you have an external sound system: Use an optical audio cable and the Optical Audio (digital) WARNING: Before connecting the HP MediaSmart connector on HP MediaSmart Connect to provide a digital Connect to any other electronic device, unplug each audio signal to a device such as a digital receiver or a device from the AC power outlet.
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HDMI connector and external sound Component connector set system Connect the Component cables to the back of your device and to the HDTV, matching the color-coded plugs to the Connect the HDMI cable to the back of your device and to connectors.
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Component connector set and external Connecting to your home network sound system (LAN) Connect the Component cables to the back of your device Connect the HP MediaSmart Connect to the router in your and to the HDTV, matching the color-coded plugs to the home LAN: connectors.
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Connecting power Installing remote control batteries Connect the AC power adaptor to the connector on your device Insert two AA batteries into the remote control, ensuring that you and to the AC power outlet. The HP MediaSmart Connect place them with the polarity properly aligned. turns on.
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Continue with “Step 2: Follow the Setup Wizard on Your HDTV” on page 22. Do not combine different types of batteries (for example, alkaline and carbon-zinc), or old batteries with fresh ones. When installing batteries, be sure to follow the correct polarity, as indicated in the battery compartment.
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Step 2: Follow the Setup ® The Installation CD installs the Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) software, if it is not already installed. The WMP software Wizard on Your HDTV uses your home network to stream photos, videos, and music to the HP MediaSmart Connect for viewing on your HDTV.
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Set up at the TV Press the Device button on the remote control one or more times to light the HP MediaSmart Connect indicator. If necessary, turn on the TV, and then select the input source to view the HP MediaSmart Connect. The TV Resolution screen displays.
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Point the remote control at the HP MediaSmart Connect, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you do not see the TV Resolution screen, skip to step 4. To select the resolution: Resolution — what is better: 720p or 1080i? Screen resolution depends on your TV, and in most cases makes little difference.
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A wizard guides you through the setup. When prompted, leave the TV as it is, and continue with “Step 3: On Your Computer, Insert the Installation CD” on page 26. To start the wizard after the first time, press Media, select Settings and press OK, select Network and press OK, and then select the type of network connection and press OK.
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Step 3: On Your Computer, If your firewall prompts you to allow the installed MediaSmart software programs to communicate, choose Unblock. The Insert the Installation CD program names are: HP MediaSmart Services Gateway Use the installation CD to install the software onto your computer, CinemaNow Media Manager and onto each computer on your network that has media you want to share with HP MediaSmart Connect.
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Using the Installation CD Click to authorize Windows Media Player 11 to share media with your HP MediaSmart Connect. For more information about Windows Media Player, see Insert the HP MediaSmart Installation CD from the box into a “Chapter 7: Using Windows Media Player” on CD drive on your computer.
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Step 4: Return to Your TV to IMPORTANT: If your wireless network is not listed, select Complete the Setup the Advanced mode and enter it manually. Point the MediaSmart remote control at the HP MediaSmart Connect, press the Right Arrow button to select Next, and Follow the onscreen instructions to finalize the set up of your then press OK.
Press the Media button on the remote control to display the For information about using the HP MediaSmart Connect, see Media menu. To use the menu, see “Using the Media Menu” “Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control” on page 38. on page 50.
Table of Contents Installation Overview ............13 Regulatory and Safety Information ....4 System requirements ............13 Digital Television Transition Notice .........5 Setup time..............14 Interface Statement ...............5 Before you begin, have on hand........14 Modifications ...............6 Installation Steps ..............15 FCC and IC Statements ............6 Step 1: Connect Your HDTV to Your Cables ................7 HP MediaSmart Connect .............16...
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Step 4: Return to Your TV to Complete the Setup ....28 Chapter 4: Enjoying Music, Photos, Enjoying................29 and Videos .............50 Useful URLs ................29 Using the Media Menu............50 Using context buttons.............51 Chapter 1: Welcome ........33 Searching ..............52 Chapter 2: Connecting your Using Favorites .............52 HP MediaSmart Connect to your Viewing Photos ..............53...
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Chapter 5: Using Online Media ...... 65 Using the Extender for Windows Media Center......82 Navigating..............82 Using the Online Media menu..........66 Controlling live TV............82 Setting Up the HP Online Media Services Account....67 Exiting .................83 Using the HP MediaSmart Services Gateway Software ....69 Resetting the Extender or changing the computer ....83 Using the HP Server software..........70 Unavailable Features ............84...
Chapter 1: Welcome Congratulations! Your HP MediaSmart Connect brings your digital entertainment Start using your HP MediaSmart Connect right now! To begin the and your treasured photo and music libraries from your computer installation, see “Getting Started” on page 12. and mass storage devices to your high-definition television (HDTV).
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The HP MediaSmart Connect is a digital media receiver that The HP MediaSmart Connect can also be set up to act as an enables easy browsing of all digital photos, music, and standard Extender for the Windows Media Center, if your computer has a and HD (high-definition) videos that you share from computers Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating and devices on your home network.
Chapter 2: Connecting your HP MediaSmart Connect to your Home Network Before you can start using your HP MediaSmart Connect you For best wireless performance, HP recommends use of a need to connect it to your home network. You can use either an dual-band IEEE 802.11n Wi-Fi network (access point/router and Ethernet cable or the built in wireless antennas.
Improve wireless performance * Your 802.11n router may have a single transmitter at 2.4 GHz or a Walls dramatically reduce the range of a wireless router. It is dual transmitter at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. If it is available, select recommended that your router be placed in a room in the middle the 5 GHz mode for better coverage and performance.
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802.11n 802.11n Feature Wired LAN 5 GHz* 2.4 GHz* 802.11a 802.11g 802.11b Streaming and viewing high-definition Best Excellent Works but is video (HDTV) at the same time subject to RF recommended recommended recommended (computer with wired connection to interference network) Streaming standard-definition video Best Excellent...
Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control Locating Controls and In this section, find the following useful information: “Locating Controls and Connectors” on page 38. Connectors “Identifying the Multifunction Remote Control Buttons” on page 41. The device contains a remote control sensor, a resolution indicator, buttons, connectors, and a drive bay for an optional “Selecting a Device to Control”...
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Front Front Description (continued) Status indicator Shows the current device status: Status Indicator Eject Lights blue: Device is on. Blinks blue: Device is in standby mode. Lights amber: Device is turning on. Lights red: An error occurred. Remote control Point the remote control at this area to operate sensor the device.
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Back Back Description (continued) HDMI Connect the included HDMI cable to the HDTV. Component Power HDMI Component Connect the green, blue, and red Component Video Y, Pb, Pr Video Video cables (and left-right analog audio) to Y, Pb, Pr the HDTV when not using HDMI. Analog Audio Connect left-right audio cables for stereo sound R and L...
Identifying the Multifunction Device selects the controlled device. To enjoy digital media or use the Extender for Windows Media Center feature, the Remote Control Buttons HP MediaSmart Connect must be the controlled device. Settings (Menu) displays the onscreen display (OSD) or settings This section describes each button on the remote control and its menu for the controlled device.
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Favorites displays the Favorites list or adds the current selection to the list. Arrows move the cursor in the menu screens. OK chooses the highlighted menu option. Guide displays the program guide for the controlled device or in Extender mode, if it is available on your computer. Back goes back one level on the menu.
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Rewind reverses the play of the current media for the controlled device. Play starts or resumes play of the current media for the controlled device. Pause suspends play of the current media for the controlled device. Fast-Forward fast-forwards play of the current media for the controlled device.
Selecting a Device to Control To program the remote control for a specific device, see the next section, “Programming the remote control for a TV (device code)” on page 44. To use the Media menu, see “Using the Media Use the remote control to operate the HP MediaSmart Connect or Menu”...
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Selected Selected device device (indicator) Remote control operates (continued) (indicator) Remote control operates There is no default code, but you can set this HP MediaSmart Your HP MediaSmart Connect (only the to any of the supported device codes. Connect second device for volume mapping can be programmed for this mode).
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Press and hold down the Device button on the remote control Enter the first four-digit code for your manufacturer from the for 5 seconds, until the device indicator light blinks, and then listing. If the code is accepted, the device indicator light release the Device button.
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Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each device you want to control Locate the brand of your second device and the manufacturer with the remote control. codes. For device manufacturer codes, see the listing on the HP Web site at: This completes programming a primary device.
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Programming the device code by using Enter the first four-digit code for your manufacturer from the listing. If the code is accepted, the device indicator light auto setup mode blinks twice. If the code is not accepted, the device indicator light blinks three times.
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Point the remote control at the device, and then press and Once the device turns off, press the OK button on the remote release the On/Off button on the remote control once. Wait control to save the code. until the device indicator light stops blinking. If the device turns off, continue with step 6.
Chapter 4: Enjoying Music, Photos, and Videos Using the Media Menu Press the Media button. The Media menu displays. To operate and use the Media menu: If necessary, turn on the TV, and then select the input source to view the HP MediaSmart Connect. If necessary, press the Device button on the remote control one or more times to light the HP MediaSmart Connect indicator.
Online Media (globe icon), to access online media Continue by selecting items on the displayed menu: services. Press an Arrow button as needed to select an item, and Servers (PC icon, not shown in illustration), to access then press OK. servers.
Yellow (SAP) displays the search panel. To use the onscreen keyboard: Blue (Sleep) adds the item to the Favorites list. Press the Arrow buttons on the remote control to select an item or key on the onscreen keyboard, and then press Searching OK to enter your selection.
Viewing Photos The HP MediaSmart Connect and the Media button on the remote control provide a simple way to connect your TV to your computer or online services. This enables you to do the following: Use this feature to play photos, or to listen to background music while playing a photo slideshow.
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The screen shows your photos as thumbnail images or as Press OK to view the photo as a full-screen image. Press a list. Back or Stop to return to the thumbnails. Press an Arrow button to select a photo. In full-screen photo view: Press a Channel button to show the next page of photos.
Watching Video Files Watching a slideshow while listening to music Press the Media button on your remote control to display the Follow these steps to listen to your favorite music while playing a Media menu. photo slideshow: Press an Arrow button to select Videos, and then press OK. Press Media, select Music, and then select and start playing Press an Arrow button to select an option for video listings, music as described in “Playing music”...
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The screen shows your videos as thumbnail images or as a list. While playing a video, press Info to display a window of information for the video file. Press Info again to Press an Arrow button to select a video. close the window.
Listening to Music During video play: Press the Green context button to switch the video Use this feature to play music, or to listen to background music between full screen and original size. while playing a photo slideshow. Press Stop to stop the video. Playing music Press Pause to pause the video.
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The screen shows your music as thumbnail images or as With music selected, you can press Play to start play. During a list. music play: Press an Arrow button to select a music file. Press Pause to pause the song until you press Play. Press a Channel button to show the next page music.
Viewing USB Photos, Music, When playing back DRM-protected content, license and Videos acquisition may delay play for several seconds. You can view media stored on an USB mass storage device or on Listening to music while playing a an HP Pocket Media Drive (PMD). Media can only be read from the mass storage device.
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Playback of Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected content To view media stored on the USB device or stored on a mass storage device is not supported by HP PMD: HP MediaSmart Connect. Insert the device into a USB connector on the HP MediaSmart Connect, or insert the HP PMD into the PMD bay on the front.
Selecting Servers Continue by selecting items: Press an Arrow button as needed to select an item, and You can set the type of Media Services servers displayed, and then press OK. select and view the server media. Or, you can: Press the Back button to go back one menu or to The Media menu shows the number of Media Services stop play.
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Press an Arrow button to select the type of servers Press an Arrow button to select a server, and then press OK. (All Servers or HP Approved Servers), and then The TV shows the available media on the server. press OK. You can select and play the media.
Changing Settings Press an Arrow button to select an option, and then press OK. The options are: Press the Media button on your remote control to display the Network Media menu. Demo Press an Arrow button to select Settings, and then Language press OK.
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Reset Options (to restart HP MediaSmart Connect or Slideshow return to factory settings) Video You can display this menu option by selecting Settings Servers from the Media menu and choosing Reset Options, or Software Update by pressing the Settings (Menu) button on the remote control and choosing Reset Options.
Chapter 5: Using Online Media The HP MediaSmart Connect provides online access to thousands service you want to use, enter your HP Online Media Services of movies available to rent or own, and the simple HP interface account information, and then the service displays on your screen. enables you to begin watching movies moments after You can browse the service, and purchase (or rent) media and downloading has begun.
Using the Online Media menu To use online media services: Press the Media button on your remote control to display the The Online Media option on the Media menu lists the various Media menu. media service providers. Check back periodically as new services Press an Arrow button to select Online Media, and then become available.
Setting Up the HP Online Then, complete the three steps that follow: Step 1: Create your user account on the HP Online Media Services Account Media Services Web site. This step enables you to link the Internet services that can be accessed from your HP MediaSmart This section describes how to register and access online media by Connect.
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Step 2: Register any existing media service accounts Step 3: At your HP MediaSmart Connect, access your online with HP. During this step, add your existing media service media services. During this step, you log in to your HP Online accounts to your HP Online Media user account so that you Media Services account and access your (registered) media access them through your HP MediaSmart Connect.
Using the HP MediaSmart The software is loaded onto your computer by the HP MediaSmart Connect Installation CD. Look for the Services Gateway Software icon on the Windows desktop. The HP MediaSmart Services Gateway software (also called the IMPORTANT: The HP MediaSmart Service Gateway HP Server) manages the downloading and storage of movies from software requires a Windows-based operating system;...
Using the HP Server software From the HP Server menu, you can: View the current version of the software by selecting the When the software is open on the computer, the About option. HP Server icon appears on the Windows taskbar. If the HP Server icon is not on the taskbar, double-click the View messages, check the download progress, display the HP Server desktop icon.
Using the HP Server Main Menu To display the HP Server Main Menu, on the computer, right-click the HP Server icon on the taskbar, and then select HP Server Main Menu. The HP Server Main Menu displays in a browser window on your computer.
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What’s New HP Online Media Services This option displays messages such as a message that your movie Click the HP Online Media Services option. A browser download is complete. Click the What’s New option to display window displays the HP Online Media Services Web site. a window that shows current messages of these types: Create your user account on the HP Online Media Services Play messages such as ...
Using CinemaNow Media Run Diagnostic Test Manager Click the Run Diagnostic Test option to start a series of diagnostic tests: The CinemaNow Media Manager software (also called CNMM) Checking Server status: Reports results as Server active, is installed onto your PC from the Installation CD. This software or Server paused.
To open CinemaNow Media Manager, from your From the CinemaNow Media Manager menu, you can: computer, right-click the CNMM icon on the taskbar, and Display the CinemaNow Media Manager main menu by select Open Media Manager. selecting the Open Media Manager option. If the CNMM icon is not on the taskbar, double-click the Define settings by selecting the Options option.
Using CinemaNow Media Manager Rental movies that have been viewed have a status of Expired. Movies stay on the hard disk drive until you The CinemaNow Media Manager displays in a window on your take action to delete them. computer after selecting Open Media Manager on the taskbar Delete expired movies to free space on your computer icon menu.
Using CinemaNow Media Manager Options To display the Options menu, select Options on either the taskbar icon menu or from the Tools menu of the CNMM main window. The CinemaNow Media Manager Options menu has screens for each type of setting: General Storage Network...
Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center Setup of the Extender for Windows Media Center, if you have the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system, A Windows Vista computer can support up to four occurs during installation. (The HP MediaSmart Connect displays Extenders.
Using digital media: MediaSmart Extender for Windows Media Center interface was designed by Microsoft and is similar to Microsoft Media Center interface you versus the Extender for Windows see at the computer. Media Center For MediaSmart mode: To display the Media menu, press the Media button on the remote MediaSmart control.
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The following table lists some features of using digital media from your HP MediaSmart Connect for MediaSmart mode and for the Extender for Windows Media Center mode. Feature MediaSmart mode Extender mode Compatibility Computer with: Computer with Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate Media Center Edition 2005 operating system Windows XP (SP2) operating system or later...
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Compatibility Streaming photos, music, and digital videos to your TV To use the Extender for Windows Media Center mode you need a computer running Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate. In Both MediaSmart and Extender for Windows Media Center contrast, the Media mode is compatible with a wider range of modes enable you to stream digital photos, music, and videos to computers or other media servers.
Setting Up for the First Time Access online media Both the MediaSmart and the Extender for Windows Media If you skipped the setup during installation, follow these steps: Center modes enable you to access online content directly from your TV. Using the MediaSmart mode, you access Internet-based Press the Media Center Green Start button on the remote services through the Online Media menu.
Using the Extender for Go to the computer. The computer may automatically detect the HP MediaSmart Connect and prompt you to connect it as Windows Media Center an Extender. If it does, continue with step 4. After completing the Extender for Windows Media Center setup at If it does not, open Windows Media Center on your the computer, when you press the Media Center Green Start computer, select Tasks, select settings, and then click...
Resetting the Extender or changing Press a Channel button (Ch+ or Ch--) to change the channel when watching live TV. the computer Press Recorded TV to display the Windows Media Center Recorded TV menu. Use the menu to watch pre-recorded TV Use these steps to reset the Extender for Windows Media Center programs.
Unavailable Features Select Windows Media Center, and then press OK. To reset the Extender, select Setup Extender, and then Some of the media experience features in Windows Media Center press OK. Follow the onscreen instructions. are not available when using the Extender for Windows Media Center: To change the host computer, select Remove Setup Media Center...
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Media Center Not available in the Extender for Media Center Not available in the Extender for menu (continued) Windows Media Center menu (continued) Windows Media Center CDs or DVDs Burn to CD Settings Music Burn to DVD Watch DVDs that are inserted in a Color Scheme DVD drive on the Windows Media Automatic Download Options...
Chapter 7: Using Windows Media Player Allowing and choosing folders You can use any UPnP-compliant server program to stream media to the HP MediaSmart Connect. HP recommends and supports to share Windows Media Player 11. During installation, the Windows Media Player 11 software At a shared computer, click the Windows Start button on installs on your computer, if it is not already installed.
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At the top of the Windows Media Player window, click If there is no Library tab in your Windows Media Player 11 Library, and then click Media Sharing. window, follow these steps: Press the ALT key to display the File menu, click Tools, and then click Options.
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Example Windows Vista Media Sharing window The first time you display the Media Sharing window, the HP MediaSmart Connect may appear as an unidentified device. This is normal. Click the Device icon, and then click Allow. For Windows Vista, your home network must be a private network.
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To change the default sharing options, click the Settings Click OK to close the Media Sharing window. button in the window. In the Media Sharing - Default Settings At the top of the Windows Media Player window, click window, you can specify how your computer is listed among Library, and then click Add to Library.
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Example Advanced Options window Click OK. Wait while Windows Media Player automatically adds the media files from the selected folders to your Windows Media Player Library. The Windows Media Player Library does not copy the media files, but instead creates a link to each. The Library automatically monitors the folders you select, and updates the information when a file is added to, or deleted from, the monitored folders.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Refer to this section if you have startup, remote control, or media Did you program a second device for volume mapping? Turn on problems. the device. I do not see an image. There is no video. Startup questions Are the connections to the TV correct? Double-check that the Can I use an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor to connect the cables are properly inserted into the connectors.
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If you are using a power strip, make sure it is turned on. Make sure no obstacles are between the remote control and the sensor window on the front of the device. The color is strange, faded, or misaligned. Make sure the remote control is aimed at the device. If you are using the Component connectors for video, make sure the red, blue, and green cables are fully inserted into the proper The remote control does not control other home...
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Media questions Make sure a firewall is not blocking the Windows Media Player from the network. Reset the Microsoft firewall settings I press Media on the remote control but nothing in Windows Media Player, or, if you are using another happens.
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Check that your home network is a private network, because I cannot find the media files from the HP MediaSmart broadcast services and some UPnP programs may not work Connect that I know are in the folders I share on my through a virtual private network (VPN).
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If it is necessary, restart the server from your computer, see “Using When viewing or playing media, the screen freezes. the HP Server software” on page 70. Unplug the HP MediaSmart Connect power adaptor, and then For more information about file formats, see “Supported Media plug it back in.
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I try to playback a movie with Digital Rights My USB mass storage device is not recognized. Management (such as a download from CinemaNow) The HP MediaSmart Connect supports only USB mass storage but see an Unsupported format message even though devices with a FAT, FAT32, or NTFS file system.
Chapter 9: Specifications Connectivity (continued) Connectivity Wired LAN (RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet (802.3) full-duplex Video output (screen 720p, and 1080i resolution on the TV Ethernet) 10/100 Mbps resolution) Wireless LAN Integrated IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) HDMI Out HDMI connector internal antennas wireless networking access, compatible Component Out Y, Pb, and Pr connectors...
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System requirements General Windows-based Media Center Edition 2005 with Rollup 2 Dimensions in D: 8.5 in (215.9 mm), computer inches (mm) W: 8.5 in (215.9 mm), Windows XP Home (32-bit only) with operating H: 1.8 in (45.7 mm) Service Pack 2 or later system Weight 3.5 lb.
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System requirements (continued) Environment Also required A home network Operating 32º F to 95º F (0º C to 35º C) at 20% to temperature at 80% RH Broadband service for Internet access humidity (optional): For full functionality, high-speed Internet service is required Storage temperature –4º...
Supported Media File Types The codec (compressor and decompressor) is the method used to compress and decompress digital media files. Audio/video streams usually incorporate two separate codecs: one for the compressed video and one for the compressed audio. The MPEG IMPORTANT: This device supports the codec file formats codecs include profiles and levels, which are the minimum listed herein;...
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Examples of file containers are: MPEG-4, part 2, which is the basis for DivX, Xvid, and other low-bit-rate codecs. AVI (.avi) MPEG-4, part 10, also known as H.264 or Advanced QuickTime (.mov or .qt) Video Codec (AVC), which is the basis for HD-DVD and MP4 (.mp4) Blu-ray formats.
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Windows Media Codecs. Microsoft has developed a MP4 file format is based on the Apple QuickTime file format, number of codecs, including: but is part of the MPEG-4 standard (MPEG-4, part 14). MP4 files use the .mp4 extension and support a variety of codecs, WMV7 and WMV8, which are early versions of the including the AAC and MPEG-4 (part 2 or part 10) codecs.
MPG (.mpg) is the simplest possible file container for an For example, your HP MediaSmart Connect supports the playback MPEG video with associated audio. It usually supports of .mp4 files, but Windows Media Player 11 may not. If you do MPEG-2 video (MP@ML or MP@HL) and MPEG-2, Layer II, or not see your .mp4 files in the Windows Media Player Library, Dolby Digital audio.
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Table of Supported Media (MediaSmart Media mode) File extension Video Audio codecs DRM Support Photos only .jpg JPEG .png .bmp .gif Music only .m4a No Fairplay .mp3 .wma WMA, WMA Pro .wav LPCM .ogg Vorbis OGG Chapter 9: Specifications...
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Table of Supported Media (MediaSmart Media mode) (continued) File extension Video Audio codecs DRM Support Audio/video .avi DivX, xvid (MPEG-4, ASP) MP2, MP3, Dolby Digital DivX DRM (2ch, 5.1ch) .divx Up to rev. 6.0 (MPEG-4 ASP) MP2, MP3, DivX DRM Dolby Digital (2ch, 5.1ch) .dvr-ms MPEG-2 video...
Index ......41 Numerics audio cable Blue context ....13 .........42 analog (RCA-style) Channel ......97 10/100 Ethernet ......13 ........43 digital (optical) Clear .... 14 64-bit operating system ........51 auto setup mode for remote control context ..2 802.11n (IEEE wireless standard) ......
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........42 ........43 Mute Clear button ........43 Next closing the Windows Media cable ......83 Center window .........43 numbers .... 13 analog audio (RCA-style) ........ 65 CNMM ........42 ....... 18 Component ........74 ........41 icon On/Off ..13 digital audio cable (optical) ........ 96 ........43 codec Pause...
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..98 ......19 DLNA-compliant media servers Ethernet documentation and Installation CD Expired rental movies in ......3 dangerous voltage ....... 12 ......75 in the box CinemaNow ......63 Demo option (menu) ......100 Dolby Digital Extender for Windows device ....34 Media Center Download Queue ........44...
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..... 41 ..26 Green context button HP MediaSmart Services Gateway ...72 Green Start button HP Online Media Services ......64 factory setting ........51 ......70 icon Main Menu Failed to play media content ....... 42 Guide button using software from the .........95 message ......69...
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......23 ........38 HP Server indicator IR sensor ........70 ......41 ...14 icon device ISP (Internet Service Provider) ......71 ......45 ......12 Main Menu device lights items, in the box ....69 ........39 HP Server on the taskbar status ......65 ........
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.........43 message Next button ..95 ........91 Failed to play media content no sound ....42 main menu, Media button ..72 ..........3 movie download complete note ....50 main menu, Media menu ....96 ......59 unsupported format NTFS file system ..45 manufacturer device codes ......
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...47 ......... 97 ........63 programing for volume mapping RJ-45 Settings ......44 ........19 ........63 programming router options ..45 ....... 73 ....41 programming device codes Run Diagnostic Test Settings (Menu) button ....46 programming reset setup ....29 ......26 response to buttons at the computer .....106 .........23 ......
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status viewing ......73 .....53 checking server photos, slideshow ... 96 unsupported format message .........39 indicator slideshow while listening updates ......55 to music .........43 Stop button ....... 65 accepting ........55 ......99 videos storage temperature ........22 UPnP ......42 .........66 Volume button subscription ..
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..22 Windows Media Player wizard ..34 ........25 Windows Vista Home Premium setup ....34 ........27 Windows Vista Ultimate sharing ....14 wired WPA passphrase ......16 ........ 51 network type wrench icon ........28 setup wireless ........40 antennas ....97 Y, Pb, and Pr connectors ......16 ....
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Installation et Manuel de l’utilisateur HP MediaSmart Connect x280n...
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