Ablecom CE-HE130S4 Series User manual

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CE-HE130S4Series
HD Multimedia Home Server
UserManual
Version 0.1

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Safety Instructions............................4
Regulations........................................5
Precautions........................................5
Noteson Disc Handling.....................6
Notesabout This Server.....................6
Home ServerOverview......................7
Introduction...............................................7
Main Features............................................7
Index to Parts andControls...............8
Top Panel...................................................8
RearPanel..................................................9
RemoteController...................................10
GettingStarted................................ 12
Step1. Checking the Accessories..............12
Step2.Open the back cover.....................12
Step3. Connecting to the TV or Monitor.12
Step4.Connecting tothe Network.......... 13
Step5.Connecting to the Power Cord.....13
Step6.Connecting totheSpeaker ........... 13
Step7. CheckingHDD.............................. 13
Step8. Preparing the Remote Controller14
Step9.Power On/Offthe system.............14
InsertingHDDs................................15
Inserting/Removing Discs...............15
Inserting Discs......................................... 15
Eject Discs................................................ 15
ManuallyEjectDiscs............................... 15
InsertingMemoryCards.................. 16
Various Connections........................17
Connectinga TV (or Monitor).......17
Selecting a video cable...................... 17
Connecting with an HDMI cable......17
Connecting with an DVI cable.......... 17
Connecting with an HDMI cable......18
Connectingan AVAmplifier..........18
Selecting an audiocable................... 18
Connecting with a Coaxial AudioCable............................................... 18
Connecting with a Toslink Optical
Digital Audio Cable................19
Connecting with an HAMI Cable......19
Connecting Multi-Channel Audio.....19
EnjoyingVideos,Photos, andMusic20
Getting started with Widows Media
Center.................................. 20
Step1. Setting up Windows Media
Center....................................20
Step2.Optimize howWindows Media
Center looks on your display.20
Step3. Set up your speakers.............20
Step4. Set up your media libraries....21
Step5.Configure tuners,TV signal,
and Guide...............................21
WatchingTV..................................22
To watch live TV...............................23
To watch live TV using aMedia Center
remotecontroller.................. 23
To find movies that are schedule tobe
broadcast...............................24
To watch Internet TV in Media Center...............................................24
Record TV....................................24
To record a live TV show ormovie... 25
To schedule recordings using the
Guide.....................................25
To schedule recordings using Search...............................................25
To record a TV series........................25
To play a recorded TV program.......25
To schedule recordings based on
channel and time...................26

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Toschedule recordings based on
keywords................................26
To add or remove folders that
Windows Media Center
searches when itlooks for
recorded TV...........................26
Play video and watch pictures.......27
To find and view a picture................27
To view or importpictures or videos
from a removable device.......27
To create aslideshow.......................28
To play a slide show..........................28
To customize setting for slideshows28
To rateand play your favorite pictures................................................29
To find and play a video file..............29
To slow down, speedup, or rewind a
video file.................................29
To changethe videobackground color................................................29
Play a CD or DVD or BD................30
To play a DVD.................................. 30
To changethe settingfor DVD
playback.................................31
To play an audioCD..........................31
To play media files froma data CD,
dataDVD, or removable device................................................31
Supporting File Types...................32
Music file types.................................32
Video file types..................................32
Picture file types................................32
Changingthe ServerSettings...........32
Display Settings............................32
Change your screen resolution.........32
Make the texton your screen larger or
smaller....................................32
Audio Settings...............................33
Network Settings..........................34
Bluetooth Settings.........................35
DTV Settings..................................37
Windows HomeServerSetting........37
SharingFolders....................................... 37
User Accounts Setup
...............................39
Additional Information....................41
About Windows update.................41
The new Windows Update is easier
to usecomparedto its
predecessor..........................41
Finding Windows Updates................41
Specification ....................................43

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Safety Instructions
1. Always read thesafetyinstructions
carefully.
2. Keep this user s manual for future
reference.
3. Keep this equipmentaway from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flatsurface
before setting itup.
5. The ventilator on the enclosure is usedfor
air convection andto preventthe equip-
ment from overheating.Do not cover the
ventilator.
6. Make sure thatthe power voltage is within
its safety range and has been adjusted
properly to the value of 100~240Vbefore
connecting theequipment tothe power
inlet.
7. Place thepower cord in a way thatpeople
are unlikely to step on it. Do notplace
anything on the power cord.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus torain or moisture.
WARNING:
To avoid electric shock, do not open thechassis.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Batteries or batteries installedapparatus shall
not be exposed toexcessive heatsuchas
sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION
Dangerous explosionif battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalenttype recommended by the
manufacturer.
:
This symbol indicates that the productshould
notbe placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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Regulations
This device has been testedand found to
comply withthe limits for a Class Bdigital
device pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC rules.
These limitsare designed to providereasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.This device generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy
and, if notinstalled andused inaccordance
withthe instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
FCCStatement
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in aparticular
installation. If this device does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the device
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correctthe interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorientor relocate the receivingantenna.
- Increase the separation between the device
and receiver.
- Connectthe device into an outlet on a circuit
differentfrom that towhichthe receiver is
connected.
- Consultthe dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
Shielded network cable must be used between
network hub and clientin order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part15 of FCC Rules
This equipmentshould be installed and
operated witha minimum distance of 20
centimeters be between the radiator andyour
body.
Any changes or modifications (including the
antennas)made to this device thatare not
expressly approved the manufacturer may void
the user s authority to operate the equipment.
Precautions
- Internal partis hazardous movingparts;
please keep fingers and other bodyparts
away.
For Safety
- For every change in power cord susage,
please use an approvedpower cord with
condition greater or equal to H05VV-F, 3G,
and0.75mm.
For Power Sources
- Do notdisable the protective earthpin from
the plug; the equipment must be connected
to an earthedmains socket-outlet.
- For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet
shallbe installed near theequipment and
shallbe easily accessible.
For Placement
- Adjustmentof the volume control as well as
the equalizer to other settings than the center
position may increase theear-/ headphones
outputvoltage and therefore the sound
pressure level.

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Notes on DiscHandling
To keep the disc clean,handle the disc byits
edge. Do nottouch thesurface.
Do not expose the discto directsunlight or
heatsources suchas hot air ducts, or leave
itin acar parked indirectsunlight as the
temperature may rise considerable inside
the car.
After ejection adisc from the server, store
the disc in itscase.
Clean the disc witha cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from thecenter out.
Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available disc/lens
cleaners, or anti-staticspray intendedfor
viny1 LPs.
If you have printed the disc s label, dry the
label beforeplaying.
Do not attachasticker type label on the disc.
The disc changer may be damaged.
Do not insert thefollowing unsupported
discs;doing sowill damage the unit or
discs.
- Discs whose shapes are nonstandard-
sized or nonstandard-shaped. (Card,
heart, star, etc.)
- Discs with a paper sticker or seals.
- Discs with a cellophane tape, or an
adhesive residue of a removed label.
- Discs of non-standard thickness (thinner
than 1.0mm, or thickerthan 1.5mm)
Notes about This Server
This productandmanual are produced by
Ablecom Technology, Inc. and is under
copyrightprotection. Any reproduction,
transfer, copy or other illegal usages is not
permitted, exceptfor backup purpose by the
purchaser of the product.
Copyrights
We have taken the besteffortto keep this
manual correct, butwe may notguarantee the
contentsare absolutelyaccurate, for the
specification of this productmay upgradeor
change over time. We reserve the right to make
changes withoutnotice.
If you wantto know moreabout the instruction
of Windows 7, please refer
to
Notice
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/wind
ows7/help/getting-started

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HomeServerOverview
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ABLECOM Multimedia Mini-Theater System, which will bringyou full
enjoyment and high performance. We have especially designedthis system to become the
multimedia center of your living room. With Dolby surround 5.1 channel and wireless
transmission; you can get more through easier way.
Main Features
- Designed for High-speedtracking, full HD enjoyment andstyle pursing.
- The central server of Home IT system.
- Audio/Video files sharing
- Blu-Ray digital datastorage center
- Compatible with most of audio andvideo formats.
- Built-in TV tuner with Antenna (optional)
- Blu-Ray (Optional)/DVD Super Multi digital data storage center
- SupportWireless transmission
- Multi-tasking advanced solution
- Support2/4/5.1 channel HD audio
- Compatible with versatile file formats including MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, MPEG-1/2/4 and
DIVX withvideo solution for NTSC, PALand HD up to1080P full HD.
- Multi-tasking performance to getmore done.
- Easy installation withunique thermal heat pipe valve and good noise control under 20dB.
- Chiccolor lighting creates atmosphere & achieve ambience within home.

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Index to Parts andControls
TopPanel
No. Part Name Description
1 Slot-in Optical Drive Insert the CDor DVDdisk intothis slot, and it will load
the contents automatically.
2 Manual-Eject Hole When system is off, push a straightened paperclip intothe
manual eject hole to release the disk.
3Optical Drive Active Indicator It will be lit when the optical drive is active.
4Optical Driver Eject Button Press this button to eject the CD orDVD.
5 CardReader
ThisCard Reader supports the following memory card:
(1) Smart Media (SM)
(2) SD/ SDHC/ MicroSD/ MiniSD/ TransFlash/ MMC
(3) Compact Flash (CF)
(4) Memory Stick(MS)
6 Power Button Press this button to power on the system
7 Hot-Swap Serial ATA bays 4x2.5”SATA I/IIHot-
SwapBays (Each support 500GB, up
to 2TB); Push the blue part to eject the drive.
8 System Disk HDD_0 is the internal system disk
9 MIC-IN Jack(pink) Plug a microphone intothis jack.
Headphone-out Jack (green) Plug an earphone or speaker into thisjack.
10 USB2.0Ports Connect USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or USB
Flash

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RearPanel
No. Part Name Description
1 TVAntenna Port Connect antenna to this port to receive TV contents(Optional)
2System Thermal Fans ThisSystem Thermal Fan could lower down the temperature of the System
efficiently
3 Gigabit LAN port The Gigabit LAN port can provide 10/100/1000Mbps transmission speed
4 Audio ports
Line-in/Optical S/PDIF-out (light-blue): Connect toan analog audio source
like CD/.DVD player / Connect toa Digital Decorder.
Line-out (green): Plug an earphone or speaker into this jack
Mic-in (pink): Plug a microphone into this jackSupport High Definition Audio
5.1 channels output.
5 Power Jack Connect Power Cord to provide powerto the system.
6 Power Thermal Fan ThisPower Thermal Fan couldlower down the temperature of the Power
efficiently.
7 DVI output DVI port can output digital signal to the monitor
8 HDMIoutput HAMI port can output digital video andaudio signal tothe monitor and the
audio system at the same time.
9 VGA output VGAport can output analog signal to the monitor
10 eSATA ports eSATA port can provide 3Gbps transmission speed tothe connected devices
11 USB2.0 Ports Connect USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or USB Flash.

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RemoteController
The remote control has five types of buttons:
A. Playback Buttons:To control your media.
B. Navigation Buttons: To move between items on the screen.
C. Audio-visual (AV)Buttons:To change channels and adjustvolume.
D. Numeric KeypadButtons: To enter alphanumeric characters or TVchannels.
E. Teletext and Fastext Buttons:To accessteletextfunctionality (if available).