Asus O!Play Live User manual

HD Media Player
User Manual
O!PLAY LIVE

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E6376
Second Edition
January 2011
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Safety information ....................................................................................... v
License notice and trademark acknowledgement for
Dolby TrueHD/Digital Plus ........................................................................ vii
License notice and trademark acknowledgement for DTS.................... vii
About this user guide................................................................................ vii
Chapter 1: Getting started
Welcome .................................................................................................... 1-1
Package contents ..................................................................................... 1-1
Specications summary .......................................................................... 1-2
System requirements ............................................................................... 1-3
Getting to know your O!Play HD media player ...................................... 1-3
Front/left panel ............................................................................... 1-3
Right panel..................................................................................... 1-4
Rear panel...................................................................................... 1-5
Remote control............................................................................... 1-6
Getting your O!Play HD media player ready .......................................... 1-9
Connecting the power adapter....................................................... 1-9
Connecting devices to your HD media player................................ 1-9
Starting for the rst time................................................................1-11
Chapter 2: Network setup and services
Connecting to a network.......................................................................... 2-1
Wired connection ........................................................................... 2-1
Wireless connection....................................................................... 2-7
PPPoE Setup ................................................................................. 2-8
Sharing les over the network ................................................................ 2-9
Sharing les under Windows®XP OS ............................................ 2-9
Sharing les under Windows®Vista OS....................................... 2-10
Sharing les under Windows®7 OS............................................. 2-12
Sharing les under Mac OS X 10.5.xx ......................................... 2-14
Sharing les under Linux OS ....................................................... 2-15
Chapter 3: Using your O!PLAY LIVE Media Player
The Home screen...................................................................................... 3-1
Conguring the O!Play Live settings...................................................... 3-2
Contents

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Playing a movie......................................................................................... 3-3
Movie control buttons on the remote control.................................. 3-3
Playing a movie.............................................................................. 3-4
Playing music............................................................................................ 3-5
Movie control buttons on the remote control.................................. 3-5
Playing a music le ........................................................................ 3-6
Conguring the audio playback settings ........................................ 3-7
Viewing photos ......................................................................................... 3-8
Photo control buttons on the remote control .................................. 3-8
Viewing photos............................................................................... 3-9
Viewing photos in slideshow mode ................................................ 3-9
Setting the background music for the slideshow.......................... 3-10
Conguring the photo playback settings ...................................... 3-10
Streaming online media ......................................................................... 3-11
Online streaming from Netix....................................................... 3-12
Managing your les................................................................................ 3-13
Browsing les/folders ................................................................... 3-13
Copying, deleting, or moving les/folders .................................... 3-13
Renaming les/folders.................................................................. 3-14
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 4-1
Display ........................................................................................ 4-1
Audio ........................................................................................ 4-3
Video ........................................................................................ 4-4
USB storage device ....................................................................... 4-4
Remote Control.............................................................................. 4-4
Firmware Updates.......................................................................... 4-5
Wired, Wi-Fi, and Internet connections.......................................... 4-5
Operation/function failure............................................................... 4-7
Additional information..................................................................... 4-8
Appendices
Notices.......................................................................................................A-1
GNU General Public License ...................................................................A-2
ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-8

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DO NOT place on uneven
or unstable work surfaces.
Seek servicing if the casing
has been damaged. Refer all
servicing to qualied service
personnel.
DO NOT expose to or
use near liquids, rain, or
moisture.
SAFE TEMP: This device
should only be used in
environments with ambient
temperatures between 5oC
(41oF) and 35oC (95oF).
DO NOT install near any
heat-producing devices or
sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or
ampliers.
DO NOT throw the device in
municipal waste. This device
is designed to enable proper
reuse and recycling. Check
local regulations for disposal
of electronic products.
Ensure that you plugged
the device into the correct
power input rating (12Vdc,
2A).
Safety information
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or recommended battery type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations.
The lightning ash with
arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral
triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to
persons.
To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not
remove the back cover.
No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing
to qualied service
personnel.
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
Use only a dry cloth to clean the device.
Warning labels

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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 ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied 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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License notice and trademark
acknowledgement for DTS
Manufactured under license under US Patent #s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674;
5,974, 380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other US and worldwide patents issued &
pending. DTS and DTS 2.0 + Digital Out are registered trademarks and DTS
logos and symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
License notice and trademark
acknowledgement for Dolby Digital
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
About this user guide
How this user guide is organized
• Chapter 1: Getting started
Provides the basic information about your ASUS O!PLAY LIVE Media Player.
• Chapter 2: Network setup and services
Provides information on connecting your ASUS O!PLAY LIVE Media Player to
a home or LAN network.
• Chapter 3: Using the ASUS O!PLAY LIVE Media Player
Provides information on using your ASUS O!PLAY LIVE Media Player.
• Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
Provides solutions to frequently-asked questions about your ASUS O!PLAY
LIVE Media Player.

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DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS Support site
Download the latest rmwares, drivers, and utilities from the ASUS Support
site at http://support.asus.com/.
2. ASUS Forum
Get the latest news and information about this product from the ASUS Forum
site at http://vip.asus.com/forum/.
3. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
Conventions used in this guide
To enure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols
used throughout this user guide.

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Chapter 1
Getting started
Welcome
Thank you for buying the ASUS O!PLAY LIVE Media Player!
ASUS O!PLAY LIVE Media Player allows you to enjoy digital media les from your
computer via UPnP function, portable USB/eSATA storage devices, memory cards,
or over the network to your TV or entertainment system.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Package contents
O!Play Live HD Media Player Remote control with two AAA
batteries
AC power adapter and power cord HDMI cable
Quick Start Guide
O!PLAY LIVE
HD Media Player
Support CD
(User Manual/utilities) Quick Start Guide

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Specications summary
Supported video formats MPEG1/2/4, H.264, VC-1, RM/RMVB, WMV9
Supported video le
extension
.mp4, .mov, .xvid, .m4v, .avi, .asf, .wmv, .v, .mkv, .rm,
.rmvb, .ts, m2ts, .tp, .trp, .dat, .mpg, .vob, .iso
Supported audio formats MP3, WMA, WAV, ACC, OCG, FLAC, DTS Digital
Surround, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby
Digital
Supported image formats JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF
Supported subtitle
formats
SRT, SUB, SMI, IDX+SUB, SSA, ASS, TXT
I/O ports 1 x Power (DC) input
1 x USB 2.0 port
1 x USB/eSATA combo port
1 x LAN port (10/100Mbps)
1 x HDMI port
1 x Optical digital (S/PDIF) port
1 x SD/MMC/MS/xD card reader
Dimensions W x D x H: 181.0mm x 125.32mm x 47.73mm
Weight: 480g
Power input rating 12Vdc, 2A
Power Consumption 10W
Operating Temperature 5˚C (41˚F) – 35˚C (95˚F)
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Getting to know your O!Play HD media player
Front/left panel
1
eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port
Connect a USB 2.0/eSATA device such as an external hard drive into this port.
2
Reset button
Using a pin or a paper clip, press this button to reset the device to its factory
default settings.
3
USB 2.0 port
Connect a USB 2.0 device into this port.
4
IR (Infra-red) Receiver
Allows you to control the HD media player using the IR remote control.
System requirements
• High-denition TV (HDTV) or HDMI monitor
• Storage device (USB ash drive / USB HDD/ eSATA ash drive/ eSATA HDD)
• Memory card (SD/MMC/MS/xD)
• RJ-45 cable to connect to a home or an ofce network (Optional)
Use an HDMI cable to connect your HD media player to an HDTV or HDMI
monitor.
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Ensure that the IR receiver is not blocked. Otherwise, the Media Player will not
be able to receive the command from the remote control.
Right panel
SD/MMC/MS/xD
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1
SD/MMC/MS/xD combo card slot
Insert the SD/MMC/MS/xD card into this slot.
5
LED indicators
Displays the status of the HD media player.
LED Status Description
Power OFF The device is turned off.
Red The device is in sleep mode.
Blue The device is turned on.
WiFi Blue Wi-Fi connection is active.
Storage OFF No storage device is found.
Blinking Detecting the storage device.
Blue A storage device is found.

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Rear panel
1
Digital audio output (S/PDIF)
Insert an optical cable into this port to connect an external Hi-Fi audio system.
2
HDMI port
Insert an HDMI cable into this port to connect to a high-denition multimedia
interface (HDMI) device.
3
LAN (RJ-45) port
Insert an RJ-45 cable into this port to connect to a local area network (LAN).
4
Power (DC-In) input
Insert the power adapter into this port.
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Remote control
Use the remote control to power on/off the O!PLAY LIVE Media Player, browse
through menus, and select the media le to play, view, or listen to.
Power on/off 1
Navigation/
OK keys
Mute
2
3
Return
5
Rewind
6
Previous
7
Volume up
8
Volume down
9
Edit
11 Zoom in
12 Next
13 Stop / Eject
14
15
4
10
Option
Forward
Play / Pause
16 Information
17 Guide

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1Power on/off
Turn the HD media player on or off.
2
Navigation/OK keys
Press the up/down keys to move through the menu bar in a
submenu.
Press the up/down keys to decrease/increase a numerical
value.
Press the left/right keys to move through the main menus in
the Home screen.
Press the left/right keys to move through the items in a
submenu.
Press OK to conrm the selection.
3Return
Returns to the previous screen.
4Option
Press to select the movie, music, and photo effects.
5Rewind
Press to rewind the playback.
6Previous
Returns to the previous media le.
7Volume up
Increases the volume.
8Volume down
Decreases the volume.
9Mute
Press to disable audio output.
10 Edit
Press to copy, delete, rename, and move the les.

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11 Zoom in
Zooms in on the screen.
12 Next
Goes to the next media le.
13
Stop
Press to stop the playback.
Press for three seconds to eject the disk from the external optical disk
drive.
14 Forward
Press to forward the playback.
15 Play / Pause
Toggles between playback and pause.
16
Information
Press to display the information about the movie, video, or music, and
elapsed time.
17 Guide
Press to view the Guide menu.

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Connecting the power adapter
To connect the power adapter:
1. Connect the AC power adapter to the DC-in port at the back of your HD
media player.
2. Connect the AC power adapter to a power source.
Connecting devices to your HD media player
To connect devices to your HD media player:
1. Do any of the following to connect a display to your HD media player:
• Use an HDMI cable to connect your HD media player to an HDTV or an
HDMI monitor.
The HDMI cable is purchased separately.
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2. Do any of the following to connect a storage device or memory card to your
HD media player:
• Insert a USB/eSATA storage device such as a portable hard disk drive
or a USB ash disk to the USB port or USB/eSATA combo port at the left
side of your HD media player.
• Insert a memory card such as SD/MMC, CF, and MS/MS-Duo cards into
the appropriate card slot at the right side of your HD media player.
SD/MMC/MS/xD
You can also access media les from a shared folder of a network computer.
For more details, refer to the section Connecting to a network in Chapter 2.
3. Use an S/PDIF cable to connect your audio system to your HD media player.
4. Plug the HD media player’s power cable to a power source.
5. Turn on the HDTV or HDMI monitor.
6. Set your HDTV or HDMI monitor to HDMI mode.
Refer to the documentation that came with your HDTV or HDMI monitor.

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Use the remote control to navigate the screen.
Starting for the rst time
When you start your HD media player for the rst time, a series of screens appear
to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your HD media player.
To start for the rst time:
1. Turn on your HD media player and your HDTV or HDMI monitor.
2. Set your HDTV or HDMI monitor to HDMI mode.
3. The Setup Wizard appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
setup process.

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