Acoustic Research MediaBridge DMP3000 User manual

MediaBridge
Digital Media Player
User’s Guide
Model DMP3000
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Important Information
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall
not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
Caution: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not remove cover
(or back). No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
CAUTION
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Caution: The power supply cord is used as the main
disconnect device. Ensure that the socket-outlet is located/
installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.
CAUTION!
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in
cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure the unit is
well ventilated. To prevent risk of electric shock or fire
hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any
other materials do not obstruct the ventilation vents.
• Do not obstruct the unit’s ventilation openings with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
• Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted
candles, on the unit.
• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade
of the plug to the wide slot of the electrical outlet and fully
insert.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment may void the user’s
authority to operate it.
Operating Temperature: 40ºF to 120ºF (5ºC to 50ºC)
Storage Temperature: -5ºF to 150ºF (-20ºC to 65ºC)
Net Weight: 5.75 lbs (approx.)
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Important Information
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed
separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card
allows us to contact you if needed.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and
service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and
record the serial and model numbers in case you need
them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No.: ___________________________________________
Serial No.: ____________________________________________
Purchase Date:________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone:_________________________________
Specifications and features are subject to change without
notice. Product may vary from that shown.
Logos are registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
NOTE: This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other
limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
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9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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FCC Declaration of Conformity
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.
Trade Name: Acoustic Research
Model(s): DMP3000
Equipment Classification: TV/Computer Interface Device
Responsible Party:
Thomson Inc.
10330 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
Telephone: [phone]
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the 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
and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Important Information
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Welcome to MediaBridge!
Your AR MediaBridge allows you to take digital music files,
photos, and videos stored on your computer network and play
them on a home entertainment system. Instead of crowding
around a computer to look at pictures, watch them on your TV,
even in HD. Listen to your music the way it was meant to be
heard—on your home entertainment system.
You can even stream videos from your computer network to the
TV by using the MediaBridge remote control. You can experience
music, movies, or photos in the comfort of your living room,
family room, or bedroom.
As the MediaBridge streams your digital files from your computer
network, it leaves your computer free to perform other functions
such as e-mail or surfing the web. Bridging the gap is seamless—
wirelessly or wired—the choice is yours.
In This Guide ...
Welcome to MediaBridge! .......................5
Setting Up Your MediaBridge ..................8
Using Your MediaBridge ........................16
Using Your Remote Control....................22
Troubleshooting......................................29
Limited Warranty ....................................34
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Welcome to MediaBridge!
What’s in the Box
Before you start setting up, make sure your MediaBridge package
includes the following parts:
• Acoustic Research Digital MediaBridge (DMP3000)
• Power supply and AC cable
• Remote control
• Two AA batteries for the remote
• Wireless networking antenna
• Composite video cable
• Analog audio cable
• Software installation CD
• Registration card
The first step in setting up your MediaBridge is installing the
batteries in the remote.
IMPORTANT: Do not turn on your MediaBridge yet! Wait
until you’ve connected it to your home entertainment system and
computer network—connection instructions start on page 8.
Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control
1. Remove the battery compartment cover
from the back of the remote by pushing
the tab and lifting off the cover.
2. Insert 2 “AA” fresh batteries. Make
sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly.
3. Replace the cover.
Using the Remote to Operate Other Devices
The MediaBridge remote control is already programmed to
operate the MediaBridge. You can program the remote to operate
up to 5 other devices in your entertainment center. See pages 22-
28 for instructions on how to program and use the remote.
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Welcome to MediaBridge
Power switch
Network connection indicator
Power indicator
IR receiver (for remote)
Wi-Fi®antenna jack
USB port
Component video output jacks for HDTV
or standard-definition televisions
Composite
video jack
Power cord
jack
Ethernet jack Digital coaxial
audio jack
Digital optical
audio jack
Analog stereo
audio jacks
S-video jack
DVI video
jack
HD/SD
switch
Front of the MediaBridge
Back of the MediaBridge
RESET
button
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Setting Up Your MediaBridge
There are four steps to setting up your MediaBridge:
1. Connect the MediaBridge to your Home Entertainment
System.
2. Connect the MediaBridge to your Computer Network.
3. Install the Software on the PCs in your network.
4. Run the MediaBridge Setup Wizard.
Step 1: Connect the MediaBridge to
your Home Entertainment System
You will need to make two connections between the MediaBridge
and your entertainment system: one for video and one for audio.
Important: The MediaBridge uses on-screen menus for guiding
your selections, so you need to connect it either directly to a TV or
to a video input on an A/V receiver. It is recommended that you use
Acoustic Research cables for best picture and sound performance.
Video Connection
The MediaBridge works with both High-Definition and
Standard-Definition TVs. How you connect the MediaBridge to
your TV depends upon the type of TV you have.
Note: You must have a High-Definition television or monitor in
order to watch video in High-Definition.
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Setting Up Your MediaBridge
Connecting the MediaBridge to an HDTV or HDTV Monitor
1. Move the HD/SD switch on the back of
the MediaBridge to the HD position.
Note: When the switch is in the HD
position, there will be no video signal
from the composite or S-video jacks.
2. Using either component video cables or a DVI video cable,
connect the MediaBridge to the corresponding input on your
HDTV or A/V receiver (HD video is available through both
component video and DVI connections).
DMP3000
MediaBridge
DVI-HDTV?INPUT
COMPONENT?VIDEO?INPUT
HDTV or HDTV Monitor
Y PBPR
OR
Connecting the MediaBridge to a Standard-Definition TV
1. Move the HD/SD switch on the back of
the MediaBridge to the SD position.
Note: When the switch is in the SD position,
there will be no video signal from the DVI
connector.
2. Using one of the following connections to connect the
MediaBridge to your TV:
• Component video (best quality)
• S-Video (better quality)
• Composite video (good quality)
Connect the cable from the back of the MediaBridge to the
corresponding input on your TV or A/V receiver.
DMP3000
MediaBridge
Y PB PR
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT
Standard-Definition TV
OR OR
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Setting Up Your MediaBridge
Audio Connections
Your MediaBridge offers three audio output options: two digital
outputs and one pair of analog stereo outputs. These outputs
can be used to play audio through your TV, an A/V receiver, or a
dedicated amplifier. Any of these outputs can be used to connect
the MediaBridge to your TV or A/V device. If your device has a
digital input jack, use one of the digital connection options for
the best sound quality.
Connection Options for Audio
The MediaBridge offers three types of audio connections:
• Digital Coaxial (excellent quality)
• Digital Optical (excellent quality)
• Analog Stereo (good quality)
DMP3000
MediaBridge
L R
AUDIO INPUT
COAXIAL DIGITAL
INPUT
Device with
Coaxial Digital
Input
OPTICAL DIGITAL
INPUT
Device with
Optical Digital
Input
Device with
Analog
Stereo Inputs
OROR
When connecting the audio cables, remember to connect the
AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the MediaBridge to the
AUDIO IN jacks on your device.
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Setting Up Your MediaBridge
Step 2: Connecting the MediaBridge
to your Computer Network
The MediaBridge must be connected to your computer or
computer network in order to play your digital music, movies,
and pictures.
You can connect the MediaBridge to your computer in one of two
ways:
• Using a wired network
The MediaBridge can connect to a wired computer network
using a standard Ethernet cable connected to the Ethernet port
on the back of the unit.
• Using a wireless network
The MediaBridge has a built-in 802.11g wireless card and can
work with an existing 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network.
Because wireless computer networks are subject to interference
from devices likes cordless phones, microwave ovens, and
neighboring wireless networks, the quality of the connection
between your MediaBridge and your computer can vary
throughout the day. For the best performance, use the wired
Ethernet connection, particularly when playing high-definition
video.
Note: If you’re using a wireless connection to the network, use the
802.11g-only option on your router, especially if you plan to use
the MediaBridge for video streaming. See the users manual that
came with your wireless router for more information.
Connecting the MediaBridge using the
wired Ethernet connection
To attach your MediaBridge to a wired computer network,
connect a standard Ethernet cable (Cat5 or better) between the
MediaBridge and your Ethernet hub/switch/router.
The following diagram shows a typical wired home network with
a MediaBridge connected using a wired Ethernet connection.
Please note that your wired network might be different.
DMP3000 MediaBridge
Wired Ethernet
Hub/Switch/Router
WAN1 2 3 4
ETHERNET
Modem
Signal from Internet
Service Provider
Computer
A sample wired network with a MediaBridge connected. This diagram shows
a typical configuration—your network and devices might be different.
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Setting Up Your MediaBridge
Step 3: Install the Software
Once you’ve connected the MediaBridge to your computer
network, you are ready to install the MediaBridge software.
You must install this software on your computer in order for
the MediaBridge to work with your computer.
Turn on your computer and insert the software CD into the drive.
The setup program should start automatically after a few
moments. (If it does not start automatically, browse to the top
directory on the CD and double-click on the Setup icon.)
On-screen instructions will guide you through the setup process.
Important Notes
• The MediaBridge software is not compatible with Apple
Macintosh®computers.
• When installing the MediaBridge, you must be logged in with
administrator privileges on your computer. Otherwise, the
software will not install correctly. You do not have to be an
administrator to run the software once it’s installed, but to
install, you must have administrative privileges.
• The MediaBridge is not designed to work with VPN (Virtual
Private Network) software. If VPN software is installed on a
computer in the network, the MediaBridge may not be able to
see that computer.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Connecting the MediaBridge using a
wireless Ethernet connection
For the best reception, the MediaBridge includes an external
antenna which must be attached to the unit before it can receive
the wireless signal.
Connect the antenna to the ANTENNA jack on the back of the
MediaBridge and place the antenna in an unobstructed location.
The following diagram shows a typical wireless home network
with a MediaBridge. Please note that your network might be
different.
DMP3000 MediaBridge
Wireless Hub/Switch/Router
WAN
ETHERNET
Modem
Signal from Internet
Service Provider
Computer with
wireless capability
Antenna for
wireless network
(included)
A sample wireless network with a MediaBridge. This diagram shows a typical
configuration—your network and devices might be different.
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Setting Up Your MediaBridge
Step 4: Run the MediaBridge Setup
Wizard
The MediaBridge Setup Wizard takes you through the steps to get
your MediaBridge up and running. The Setup Wizard lets you set
the following options:
• Language • Screen resolution
• Display type • Network type
The last screen of the Setup Wizard confirms your Network Status
information.
How to Use the Remote Control in the Menu System
To move around in the Setup Wizard and other on-screen menus,
use the arrow buttons on the MediaBridge remote. When an item
is highlighted, you can select it by pressing the OK button. If an
item has arrows, you can use the left and right arrow buttons on
the MediaBridge remote to change that item’s setting.
Press the HOME button to display the Main Menu. Use the GO
BACK button to retrace your steps in the menu system.
Using the MediaBridge with a Firewall
If you have firewall software installed on your network, you may
need to reconfigure the firewall software to allow the MediaBridge
to access your network computers.
The MediaBridge software setup installs a background program
on your computer called “MediaStreamer.exe.” It is safe to allow
this program to operate on the network. If the MediaStreamer
program is blocked, the MediaBridge will not see any computers
on the network, so the MediaBridge’s media libraries will be
empty.
If you’re still having problems getting the MediaBridge to work
with your firewall software, try making the following adjustments
to your firewall settings:
• Port 6070 must be open for UDP-type network traffic
• Port 40001 must be open for TCP-type network traffic
• Port 40002 must be open for TCP-type network traffic
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Setting Up Your MediaBridge
To run the Setup Wizard:
1. Press the MEDIA button on the MediaBridge remote to turn
the MediaBridge on.
2. Turn on your TV or A/V tuner. Select the correct input on
your TV or tuner to display the signal from your MediaBridge.
The first screen of the Setup Wizard should be displayed. Press
OK to continue. If you see a different menu screen, you can
start the Setup Wizard through the Settings menu. See page 21
for more information.
3. In each Setup Wizard screen, press the up or down arrow on
the remote to highlight any settings you’d like to change. Then,
use the left and right arrows to scroll through the options for
that setting.
When you’re done with a setting, press the up or down arrow
to highlight Continue. Press OK to go to the next screen.
You can change any of these settings or run the Setup Wizard again
through the Settings menu. See page 21 for more information.
Special Note for Wireless Network Users
The Network Type screen in the Setup Wizard lets you set up
a wireless network if you have one. If you’re using a wireless
network, you must tell the MediaBridge the name of your
wireless network. Also, if you’re using encryption on your wireless
network, you must enter your security key.
Note on Network Configuration: The MediaBridge is
configured to work with DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) servers incorporated in most routers. If you do not have
a DHCP server in your router or elsewhere on your network,
the MediaBridge will assign itself an IP address in the range of
169.254.xxx.xxx automatically.
Note: If you have turned on the encryption features of your wireless
network, you need to have your WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
key before going any further. The MediaBridge only supports WEP.
If you have turned off the broadcast of your SSID (Service Set
Identifier), you also need that information before continuing.
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Setting Up Your MediaBridge
To configure the MediaBridge for your wireless network:
1. In the Setup Wizard’s Network Type screen, use the remote’s up
and down arrows to highlight the Network Type option.
2. If the Network Type option is set to Wireless, you don’t need to
change it. Highlight Continue and press OK to continue.
If the Network Type option is set to Wired, highlight the
Network Type option and use the left or right arrow buttons to
change the option to Wireless (it may take a few seconds for the
item to change on the screen).
Then, highlight Continue and press OK to continue.
3. The next screen in the Setup Wizard displays a list of wireless
networks the MediaBridge can detect.
4. Select your network from the list.
Note: If you have disabled the SSID broadcast feature on your
wireless access point, you need to select the Private option and type
in the name of your network using the virtual keyboard. To use the
virtual keyboard:
1. Press MENU on your remote to display the virtual keyboard.
2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight letters and numbers, and
press OK to select them.
3. Press MENU again to remove the keyboard from the screen.
4. Highlight the on-screen Continue button and press OK to
continue.
5. If you have enabled encryption on your wireless network,
highlight Encryption type. Use the left and right arrows to select
the type of encryption your network uses. Then, highlight
Continue and press OK to continue.
6. Select the Encryption Key option and type in your WEP key or
passphrase using the virtual keyboard. When you’ve finished,
press the MENU button on your remote to remove the virtual
keyboard from the screen.
Confirm that the “link” indicator on the front of the unit is lit.
If it is, highlight the on-screen Continue button and press OK
to continue.
The next screen of the Setup Wizard shows your network status.
Select Continue to see the final screen of the Setup Wizard, or
select Back to change your network settings.
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Using Your MediaBridge
With the MediaBridge, you can play music from your hard drive,
photos from your digital camera, or movies from your digital
camcorder on your home entertainment system.
You can also access media files from USB devices via the USB port
on the MediaBridge back panel.
The MediaBridge menu system displays all of the playable files
available on your network. Files are listed by more than just their
computer filenames—the MediaBridge menu system offers many
ways of finding and sorting movies, music, and pictures.
At the bottom of the main menu, the MediaBridge offers Help
and Off icons:
• Highlight and select the Help icon if you need directions or
information on a specific screen.
• Highlight and select the Off icon to turn the MediaBridge off.
The Main Menu
To access the MediaBridge main menu, press the MEDIA
button on the MediaBridge remote to put the remote control in
MediaBridge mode. Then, press the HOME button.
The MediaBridge main menu has four options:
• Watch Movies
Browse through your library of movies.
• Listen to Music
Browse through your library of music.
• View Pictures
Browse through your library of pictures and picture albums.
• Settings
Change network and video settings and choose preferences.
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Using Your MediaBridge
Watch Movies
The MediaBridge can play movies created by digital camcorders
or created by PC-based tuner cards that record over-the-air digital
broadcast television to your computer.
Note: If you have more than one computer on your network, the first screen
in the Video library will ask you to choose which computer you want to
browse.
The MediaBridge offers two ways of browsing through your video
library:
• By the date the movie was recorded
• By the directory of folders on your computer
Choosing Files
You can play individual movies, or you can play all of the movies
in a given folder or recorded in a given year. You can also tell
the MediaBridge to play all of the movies in the library for the
selected hard disc.
Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to navigate through
your library. Then, press OK or PLAY to start playing a single
movie or a group of movies (depending on what’s highlighted).
Note: A red exclamation mark next to a video file in the library means that
the MediaBridge cannot play that particular file. There are several possible
reasons for this—the file may have a name that the MediaBridge has trouble
recognizing, or the file may be corrupt.
Playing Files
You can use these remote control buttons during movie playback:
INFO Displays available information for the
current file.
PAUSE Pauses the movie.
PLAY Continues the movie after a pause.
PREV or NEXT Go to the previous or next movie in
the list.
REVERSE and
FORWARD Provide transport control for standard-
definition videos.
STOP Stops the movie and returns to the
Video library.
Note: If the movie you’re playing on the MediaBridge has multi-channel
audio, audio will only be available from the digital audio outputs. There
will be no audio signal from the MediaBridge’s other audio outputs.
To hear multichannel audio, use one of the MediaBridge’s digital audio
outputs to connect it to multichannel-capable receiver.
More Options...
Press the GUIDE button to access more options for playback or
browsing. Press GUIDE again to clear the option list from the
screen.
Press the HOME button to go to the main menu from anywhere
in the MediaBridge menu system.
Press the GO BACK button to retrace your steps in the menu system.
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Using Your MediaBridge
Listen to Music
The MediaBridge offers five ways of browsing through your music
library:
• By artist • By album
• By genre • Alphabetically, by song or file title
• By your computer’s folder organization
The MediaBridge also lists any m3u or WPL playlists it finds in
your network.
Note: If you have more than one computer in your network, the first screen
in the Music library will ask you to choose which computer you want to
browse.
Choosing Files
You can play individual songs, or you can play all of the songs by
a given artist, on a given album, or in a given genre. You can also
choose playlists that the MediaBridge finds in your network or
tell the MediaBridge to play all of the songs in the library for the
selected hard disc.
Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to navigate through
your library. Then, press OK or PLAY to start playing a single
song or a group of songs (depending on what’s highlighted).
Playing Files
You can use these remote control buttons during music playback:
INFO Displays available information for the
current file.
PREV or NEXT Go to the previous or next song in the
list.
REVERSE, PLAY,
FORWARD, STOP,
and PAUSE
Provide transport control, just as they
would with a CD player.
More Options...
Press the GUIDE button to access more options for playback or
browsing. Press GUIDE again to clear the option list from the
screen.
Press the HOME button to go to the main menu from anywhere
in the MediaBridge menu system.
Press the GO BACK button to retrace your steps in the menu
system.
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Using Your MediaBridge
View Pictures
The MediaBridge offers three ways of browsing through your photos:
• By the date the photo was taken
• By the directory of folders on your computer
• Within picture albums you’ve created
Note: If you have more than one hard disc in your network, the first screen in
the Picture library will ask you to choose which computer you want to browse.
The MediaBridge menu system displays thumbnails of your
images to you help find pictures.
You can also create and view picture albums on your MediaBridge.
Choosing Pictures
You can view individual pictures, or you can start a slideshow with
all of the pictures in the list or category on the screen (by date or
by folder).
Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to navigate through
your library. Then, press OK or PLAY to view a single picture
or a slideshow of a group of pictures (depending on what’s
highlighted).
Note: A red exclamation mark next to a picture file’s name means that the
MediaBridge cannot play that particular file.
Special note for plasma monitor owners: To avoid uneven phosphor
aging (or “burn-in”), avoid displaying the same image on your plasma
monitor for a prolonged period of time. Do not turn the MediaBridge’s
screensaver off (by default the screensaver is on). See page 21 for more
information about the MediaBridge’s screensaver.
Viewing Pictures and Slideshows
You can use these remote control buttons while viewing individual
pictures or during a slideshow:
CH+ or CH- Zoom in on or out of the current
picture.
CLEAR Deletes the current picture from your
network.
FORWARD or REVERSE Rotate the current picture clockwise or
counterclockwise.
INFO Displays available information for the
current file.
PAUSE Pauses the slideshow.
PLAY Continues the slideshow after a pause.
PREV or NEXT Go to the previous or next picture.
STOP Stops the slideshow and returns to the
Picture library.
Note: The Rotate Picture function does not work with read-only content.
More Options...
Press the GUIDE button to access more options for playback or
browsing. Press GUIDE again to clear the option list from the
screen.
Press the HOME button to go to the main menu from anywhere
in the MediaBridge menu system.
Press the GO BACK button to retrace your steps in the menu system.
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Using Your MediaBridge
Creating and Viewing Picture Albums
From the Pictures menu you can browse through the picture
albums you’ve already created, organize existing albums, or create
a new one.
• Choose View Picture Albums to see the picture albums you’ve
already created and play one as a slideshow.
• Choose Organize Albums to create a new picture album or
organize an existing album.
To create a new picture album:
1. Choose View Pictures from the main menu. If you have more
than one source for media in your network, choose the source
you want to browse for pictures.
2. Choose Organize Albums from the Pictures menu.
3. Choose Create new album from the Organize Album menu.
4. Browse through your picture library by year and month—the
menu shows you thumbnails of the images for that year and
month.
5. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a thumbnail, and press OK to
include that image in the album (a checkmark appears above the
images in the album).
Note: If you want to customize your album’s name, choose Rename
this album from the Album browse screen. Then, press MENU and
use the on-screen keyboard to enter a name—you’ll need to delete the
existing name first. Press MENU again to clear the keyboard from the
screen. Then, press GO BACK to return to the Album browse screen.
6. Press the GO BACK button when you’ve finished compiling
the pictures in your album. The album appears in the list of
albums available for organizing or viewing.
Playing Slideshows with Music
You can have the MediaBridge play music while you watch a
slideshow.
To start the music during the slideshow:
1. While a slideshow is running, press the MUSIC button on the
remote to bring up the music menu.
2. Browse and select the music or playlist you want to play. Press
OK to start playback of the file(s).
3. Press the PICS button.
4. Select Resume Slideshow and press OK.
You can also start the music playlist first and add the slideshow
later. Start the playlist (steps 1 and 2 here). Then, press the PICS
button, find the slideshow you want to see, and press OK or
PLAY to select it.
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