Avermedia Averlife HD Studio O252 User manual

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User Manual
AVerLife HD Studio
O252

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European Community Compliance Statement
Class B
This product is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the
Council Directives on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC.
Safety- Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
ErP Directive- 2009/125/EC
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
The mark of Crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that this product must not be disposed of
with your other household waste. Instead, you need to dispose of the waste equipment by
handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. For more information about where to drop off your waste equipment
for recycling, please contact your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
-Store the batteries in a cool dry place.
-Do not dispose of used batteries in domestic waste. Dispose of batteries at special collection
points or return to point of sale if applies.
-Remove the batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted batteries
from the remote control. Battery leakage and corrosion can damage this remote control,
dispose of batteries safely.
-Do not mix old and new batteries.
-Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon -zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium).
-Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode or leak.
-Never short circuit the battery terminals.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric
shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect you if you observe the
following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• 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 is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• 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.
•Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.
• Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C–35°C
• Do not drop or shake the device.
• Do not move the device when it is powered on.
• Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon them or against them.
• Do not overload wall outlets.

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DISCLAIMER
All the screen shots in this documentation are only example images. The images may vary depending on
the product and software version. Information presented in this documentation has been carefully
checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained
in this documentation is subject to change without notice.
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No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means without the
prior written permission of AVerMedia Technologies Inc. AVerMedia Technologies Inc. reserves the right
to modify its models, including their characteristics, specifications, accessories and any other information
stated herein without notice. The official printout of any information shall prevail should there be any
discrepancy between the information contained herein and the information contained in that printout.
"AVerMedia" is a trademark (or registered trademark) of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. Other trademarks
used herein for description purpose only belong to each of their companies.
International Headquarter
Address
No.137, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23585, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Website
www.avermedia.com
Telephone
886-2-2226-3630

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Specification
Product Name
AVerLife HD Studio
Model No.
O252
Weight
191g
External device
USB Host connections (x2) and SD/MMC/MS card reader
Video connections
Composite and HDMI
Audio connections
Optical
Power supply input:
100V –240V~, 50-60Hz 1.5A
Power supply output:
12V 1.5A

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Table of Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................2
What’s in the Package......................................................................2
The Unit Parts...................................................................................3
Front View..................................................................................... 3
Rear View ...................................................................................... 3
Side View....................................................................................... 4
Connecting the AVerLife HD Studio to TV .......................................4
Remote Control................................................................................6
OSD Menu Settings ..........................................................................8
The Homepage Menu Display ....................................................... 8
Enjoying Multimedia ..................................................................... 9
Copying the Media File ............................................................... 12
UPnP............................................................................................ 13
WebRadio .................................................................................... 15
Picasa........................................................................................... 17
Flickr ............................................................................................ 19
Settings...........................................................................................21
Wireless Network (WiFi)................................................................21
Firmware Upgrade .........................................................................27

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Introduction
Your AVerLife HD Studio is a multimedia gateway, allowing you to watch
high-definition photos and videos, or listen to music. Once connected to the TV, you
can browse high-definition multimedia files from your USB device or SD/MMC/MS
card on your AVerLife HD Studio. By connecting to the network, the AVerLife HD
Studio enables you to view your high-definition multimedia content.
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What’s in the Package
AVerLife HD Studio
Power Adapter
Remote Control
(Batteries included)
User’s Manual
Composite Cable
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Please keep the original packaging, in case your product needs to be returned for repair or
maintenance.

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The Unit Parts
Front View
Power on/turn the device into standby mode
Power indicator (Green: On / Red: Off)
Infrared receiver
Rear View
1.
DC 12V:
To connect the power adapter.
4.
OPTICAL:
To connect an optical cable
(from AVerLife HD Studio to
your audio amplifier).
2.
USB:
To connect a USB peripheral (USB
stick, external hard drive, or WiFi
USB dongle)
5.
AV OUT:
To connect AVerLife HD Studio
to your TV using the supplied
AV cable.
3.
LAN:
To connect an Ethernet cable (from
AVerLife HD Studio to your router).
6.
HDMI:
To connect a HDMI cable
(from AVerLife HD Studio to
your TV)

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Side View
1
USB:
To connect a USB peripheral (USB stick, external hard drive, or WiFi USB
dongle). *USB peripheral is not supplied
2
CARD:
To connect an SD/MMC/MS memory card.
*Please Insert your SD card with the sticker-side facing down into the slot.
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Connecting the AVerLife HD Studio to TV
The diagram below shows the proper cable connections for installing AVerLife HD
Studio and connecting it to your TV.
Studio GATEWAY TO THE TV
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Step 1:
Connect the supplied AV cable to your TV (see diagram above).
or
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the device and the other end to the TV
(see diagram above).
Step 2:
Connect the power adapter to the AVerLife HD Studio and turn the power on.
Step 3:
Select the correct signal input on your TV set.
Step 4:
The homepage menu will appear after a few seconds.
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The TV screen might appears blackout when connected via the composite cables because the default
output is HDMI 720P. Please press RESOLUTION key on the remote control to switch to NTSC/PAL.
For NTSC (Taiwan/Japan/USA) signal: Press RESOLUTION key three times. Pause for eight seconds after
each press.
For PAL (European countries) signal: Press RESOLUTION key four times. Pause for eight seconds after
each press.

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Remote Control
The diagram below shows the remote control unit layout.
Keypad
Function
1.
Press to turn the unit on/ put the
unit into standby mode.
2.
MUTE
Press to mute/unmute.
3.
RESOLUTION
Press to switch between NTSC
/PAL/480i/576i/480p/576p/720p/
1080i/ 1080p60.
*NTSC / PAL: for composite
480i~1080p: for HDMI
4.
GUIDE
Press to go to the Guide page
(only DVD and ISO files supported)
5.
SWITCH
On the main menu:
Press to switch between different
memory devices.
In media playback mode:
Press to switch between different
display modes (Preview/List).
6.
ASPECT
RATIO
In video playback mode:
Press to switch between different
display modes (Full screen mode/
subtitle mode/movie mode/wide
screen mode/keep ratio mode).
7.
REPEAT
In video playback mode:
-Press to repeat the current file
or repeat all the files in the
directory.
-Press again to cancel it.
8.
GOTO
Press and designate a time
position to skip to a specific
playback time.
9.
SETUP
Press to directly access the setup
page.

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10.
COPY
Press to activate the COPY option.
11.
INFO
Press to display media information.
12.
MENU
Press to directly access the main
page.
13.
FLASH
While playing swf file, press to
enable the function keys of Flash.
14.
ONE-KEY
Press to list all the files in the
media sub-menus (Movie/Music/
Photo/Text).
15.
RETURN
Press to return to the previous
page.
16.
■
Press to stop playback.
17.
Press to start/pause.
18.
Press to return to the previous
media file.
Press to go to the next media file.
19.
◄►
▲▼
Press the navigation keys to move
among options.
20.
OK
Press to confirm a selection.
21.
Press to rewind/fast-forward.
22.
SUBTITLE
Press to display the subtitle if
available.
23.
ZOOM
Press to zoom in/out the image
(photo or video).
24.
AUDIO
Press to switch between different
audio modes.
25.
ROTATE
Press to rotate the picture for 90°,
180°, 270°.
26.
+/-
Press to increase/decrease the
volume.

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OSD Menu Settings
The AVerLife HD Studio is equipped with both USB HOST ports and SD/MMC/MS
card reader, allowing the user to connect a USB stick / a USB hard drive or insert
the memory card directly to the AVerLife HD Studio.
The Homepage Menu Display
Step 1:
Insert your external storage device or memory card first.
Press SWITCH on the remote control to toggle between different devices
displayed on the top left corner of the screen, and press OK to confirm the
selection.
Step 3:
On the main menu, use ◄or ►on the remote control to toggle between
different submenus. Select a favorite category in the menu list (Video, Audio,
Photo, Text, Flash, Network), and then press OK to enter the submenu. You can go
back to the previous page by pressing RETURN on the remote control.

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Enjoying Multimedia
AVerLife HD Studio supports media formats below:
Media
Format
Bit rate
Video
MPEG1 (.dat, .mpg, .mpeg)
up to 20Mbps
MPEG2 (.mpg, .mpeg)
up to 80Mbps
MPEG4 (.avi - divx3,4,5,6, xvid, .mp4, .mov, .mkv)
up to 20Mbps
H.264 (.mkv, .ts, .m2ts, .avi, .mov, .mp4)
up to 20Mbps
Real Video (.rm, .rmvb)
up to 10Mbps
(1280x800)
Flash (.swf)
Subtitle
SMI, ASS, SSA, SRT, SUB, SUB+IDX, PGS
Audio
MP3, WAV, Real Audio (.rm), OGG, AAC, FLAC, APE,
(Audio in Video- PCM, DTS, AC3, RA. AMR)
E-Book
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To browse the multimedia content stored in your external storage device, please
refer to the following instructions.
Selecting the file:
Use ◄,►, ▲,or ▼on the remote control to select the folder/file you wish to
view, and then press OK to confirm the selection. You can return to the previous
page by pressing RETURN on the remote control.
Calling up the shortcut bar:
Photo
While you view the photo, press the INFO on your remote to show the
following shortcut bar. Press INFO one more time to hide it.

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1.
Previous
5.
Activate/Deactivate the
background music
2.
Pause/Play
6.
Photo display
3.
Rotation
7.
Next
4.
Zoom
Video
While you watch the video, press the INFO on your remote to show the
shortcut bar. Press INFO one more time to hide it.
1.
Previous
5.
Audio (allows the user to
change the audio track).
2.
Rewind
6.
Zoom (x2 / x4 / x8)
3.
Play/Pause
7.
Fast Forward
4.
Subtitles (allows the user to
display or change the
subtitle display)
8.
Next

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Music
While you listen to the music, press the INFO on your remote to show the
following shortcut bar. Press INFO one more time to hide it.
1.
Previous
5.
Sequential or random play
2.
Rewind
6.
Repeat all, repeat directory
or repeat one
3.
Play/Pause
7.
Fast Forward
4.
Stop
8.
Next
Copying the Media File
Step 1: Use ▲/ ▼to select the source media file you wish to copy. Then press
COPY to copy the specific file.

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Step 2: Press OK to highlight the device name. Use ▲/ ▼to select the
destination device and press OK. The file will be saved to the root directory of the
selected device.
Step 3: Press Return to exit.
UPnP
Before using this function, please make sure the AVerLife XVision HD is properly
connected to a LAN with Internet access. AVerLife HD Studio automatically detects
all the available UPnP servers on your local network and lists the shared media
files in categories (Movie/Photo/Music). No additional configuration is required
on the AVerLife XVision HD.
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Please make sure AVerLife XVision HD is not on the firewall block list of your UPnP servers.
Please enable UPnP on Windows Media Player (up to Version 11) on PC end.
Please note that text-browsing is not supported under UPnP mode.

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Step 1: Go to Network > UPNP.
Step 2: Use ◄,►on the remote control to select the desired category and
press OK to enter the submenu.
Step 3: Use▲,▼on the remote control to select the folder/file and press OK
to confirm the selection. You can return to the previous page by pressing RETURN.

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WebRadio
Before using this function, please make sure the AVerLife XVision HD is properly
connected to a LAN with Internet access. AVerLife HD Studio allows you to listen
to the available radio stations on the Internet.
Step 1: Go to Network > WebRadio.
Step 2: Use ▲,▼on the remote control to select a preferred category and
press OK to confirm the selection.
Step 3: Use ▲,▼on the remote control to select a radio station and press OK
to start playing. Press OK again to stop playing.
*Please note that Play/Pause, Rewind, Fast-forward buttons on the remote are not
functional while playing radio station.