Buffalo PC-P3LWG User manual

4030 W. Braker Lane #120
Austin, TX 78759
800-456-9799
www.buffalotech.com
Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. is a leading global provider of affordable, easy-to-use, next-generation wired and wireless network solutions for the consumer, SOHO
and SMB markets. With its expansion into the U.S. retail market, Buffalo offers Home users a full suite of wireless Home networking solutions such as its award-
winning line of AirStation 54g products; its 125* High-Speed Mode™ 802.11g products; and its versatile line of 802.11a/b/g combo products. Buffalo completes its
offerings with additional world-class networking solutions that include memory, storage and multimedia products – perfectly suited for any wireless environment.
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Contents
SafetyInformation.....................................................3
Introduction ..........................................................8
High-DefinitionInfo ....................................................8
PackageContents.....................................................9
SystemRequirements..................................................9
RemoteControl......................................................10
HardwareDiagrams ..................................................12
Connecting LinkTheater to the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
ConfiguringLinkTheaterSettings ........................................15
UsingAOSS.........................................................19
External Wireless Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Standard Controls / Important Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
TheHomeScreen....................................................21
DVD/VCDPlayback..................................................22
DVD / CD File Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
USBDevicePlayback.................................................25
PCPlayback ........................................................27
Configuring the LinkTheater Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
LinkTheaterPCSoftwarePlayback.......................................34
WindowsMediaConnectSetup..........................................39
WindowsMediaConnectPlayback.......................................41
UsingCinemaNow....................................................42
MacintoshSoftwareInstallation..........................................44
LinkStationandLinkTheater ............................................46
TeraStationandLinkTheater............................................49
TeraStation and LinkStation Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
FutureCapabilities....................................................53
Troubleshooting .....................................................54
TechnicalSpecifications ...............................................56
WarrantyStatement ..................................................57
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Safety
Using this Safety Guide
In order to use this guide correctly, the meaning of the notations and symbols used are described below.
Notations and Symbols
Caution Mark
Items to which you must pay attention when handling the product. Failure to follow this
mark may result in personal injury and/or damage the equipment.
Reference Mark
Refers to the related subject page.
For your safety, please be sure to follow the instructions given below:
To prevent unexpected injury to yourself or others, or damage to the equipment, be sure to follow all the safety
precautions given below. To use the LinkTheater correctly, first read these precautions and make sure that you
understand the contents. After reading, be sure to store this manual in a safe place so that you can refer to it if
necessary.
This manual contains instructions concerning the general operation of the computer system to which the Linktheater
is connected, as well as those concerning the LinkTheater itself.
Please note that our warranty will not cover any damage or failures of the computer, the loss or corruption of data,
or damage to the LinkTheater due to misuse.
Meaning of Notations and Symbols
Meaning of Notations
Danger
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, runs a high risk of death or serious injury.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate personal injury
and/or damage to the equipment.
Meaning of Symbols
This symbol indicates warnings and cautions e.g. electric shock warning
This symbol indicates actions that must not be performed (prohibited actions)
This symbol indicates actions that must be performed (essential actions)
Caution
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Danger
When handling batteries
Do not disassemble or remodel.
Do not place a metal wire between the + and – pads. Do not carry with a hairpin or necklace.
Do not place in the fire or overheat.
Do not pierce with a nail, hit with a hammer or stamp down.
Or heat will be generated and the battery will ignite and explode.
Warning
When handling batteries
Do not disassemble, remodel, repair or charge.
Do not use a new and a used battery or two batteries of a different make together.
Do not mistake the + and – nodes when inserting the battery.
Do not leave used batteries in the device.
Or heat will be generated and the battery will ignite and explode.
When a battery leaks do not touch the liquid.
The liquid that leaks from a battery may burn. If the liquid gets on skin or clothing, wash with clean water.
If the liquid gets in your eye, wash with clean water immediately and seek medical treatment.
When changing the batteries, only used those which have been specified.
Using batteries other than that specified may result in the leakage of fluid, and the battery may ignite
and explode.
Make sure to observe the instructions of the computer and peripheral manufacturers when
installing and using the LinkTheater.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the LinkTheater.
This may result in fire or electric shock
Using the device with a different voltage such as may exist overseas, may result in a short circuit,
smoke or fire.
Only insert the plug into a 100V (50/60Hz) AC socket.
Insert the AC adapter firmly into the AC Socket.
Using the equipment without the AC Adapter firmly inserted may cause a short circuit or overheating, or
result in fire or electric shock.
Do not damage, process, overheat, or attempt to repair the power supply cable, as this may result
in fire or electric shock.
- When installing the equipment, do not crimp the power supply cable between walls and racks
(shelves) etc.
- Do not place heavy objects on the power supply cable, or pull at the cable.
- Do not place the power supply cable close to heat sources, or overheat the cable in any way.
- When removing the power supply cable, be sure to remove it my holding the plug.
- Do not bend the cable past its natural bending radius.
- Do not move the LinkTheater while the power supply cable is still connected.
If the power supply cable is damaged consult your dealer.
Install the equipment in a location where children cannot reach the interior of the electrical
equipment, cables, or connectors.
Failure to do so may result in injury.
Prohibited
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Contact
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Disassembly
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A small child should only use the LinkTheater under supervision of an adult.
Do not handle the equipment with wet hands.
This may result in electric shock if the LinkTheater is connected to the AC power supply.
Even when connected it may cause internal damage to the LinkTheater.
If you see smoke or there is a strange smell or sound, remove the plug from the AC power supply
socket.
Continuing to use the device under these conditions may result in a short circuit, fire, or electric shock.
Consult with your dealer immediately.
Do not use the LinkTheater in bathrooms or other locations with a lot of water or humidity.
Using the device under these conditions may result in fire or electric shock .
If the product is dropped or subjected to a severe shock, remove the AC adapter immediately.
Continuing to use the device under these conditions may result in a short circuit, fire, or electric shock.
Consult with your dealer immediately.
If liquid or foreign matter enters the equipment, remove the plug from the power socket.
Continuing to use the device under these conditions may result in a short circuit, fire, or electric shock.
Consult with your dealer immediately.
Do not look straight at the Laser Beam.
Do not peer into or open the casing and look straight at the Laser light, as it may be hazardous for your
sight.
To Prevent damage due to static electricity, before touching the equipment, first touch a nearby
metal object (such as a door handle or metal window blinds) to discharge any static electricity
from your body.
Static electricity from your body may result in damage to the equipment.
Only use the power cable and AC adapter provided with the LinkTheater.
The polarity and voltage of the terminal may differ between makes. Which may result in smoke and
fire.
Caution
Please remove the battery if not using the LinkTheater over a long period.
The battery may leak, which would dirty the device and might cause damage to it, or cause a fire.
Do not use the LinkTheater if there has been a leakage of battery fluid.
Continuing to use the device under these conditions may result in a fire, or electric shock. Consult with
your dealer immediately.
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Water
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Carefully read the manuals provided by the manufacturers of all other products used (i.e. PC).
Do not install the LinkTheater in the following locations, as doing so may result in an electric
shock or fire, or may adversely affect the equipment.
- Locations with strong magnetic fields (may result in damage).
- Locations with static electricity (may result in damage).
- Locations prone to vibration (may result in damage).
- Locations that are not level (may result in rolling, falling, or injury).
- Locations in direct sunlight (may result in damage or deformation).
- Locations close to fire or subject to heating (may result in damage or deformation).
- Locations where there is a danger of current leakage (may result in damage or electric shock).
- Locations where there is a danger of water leakage (may result in damage or electric shock).
Before installing or uninstalling the LinkTheater make sure to create backup files of all hard disk
data to another media (MO disk, floppy disk etc.).
When making any change to the PC environment there is always a possibility that the data on the hard
disk may be lost or corrupted, therefore it is always advisable to create a backup.
Buffalo will not be held responsible for loss or corruption of hard disk data.
Please remove any dust or dirt from the head of the connectors and do not touch with
your hands.
Dirt on the connector may cause damage.
Do not place any heavy object on top of the LinkTheater.
Doing so may damage the LinkTheater.
Care for CD or DVD media.
- Do not expose to direct sunlight
- Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners use a slightly damp, soft, lint-free cloth to remove spots,
dust, or fingerprints. Always wipe from the center to the outer edges and never wipe in a
circular motion.
- Do not use adhesive labels or write on the disk with a pencil or ballpoint pen.
- Store discs in a cool, dry, dust free place.
- Handle the disc only by the outer edge or inner hole, to keep fingerprints and smears from
the surface.
- Store discs in protective storage cases to avoid scratches or damage while carrying.
Do not used scratched or damaged media.
Using such media may result in damage to the LinkTheater.
Please take care not to damage the reflective side of the media.
- Do not scratch the top (label surface) of the CD or DVD.
- Do not stack uncovered CDs or DVDs on top of each other.
- Do not write on the label side with a ballpoint pen or any hard object.
- Do not use adhesive labels.
Do not move the LinkTheater with a CD or DVD inside.
Do not move the LinkTheater while still operating or while a CD or DVD are inside.
Doing so may cause damage to the media or the LinkTheater. Also, before moving the LinkTheater,
switch it off and unplug the power.
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Regularly clean the lens.
Dust and cigarette smoke may adhere to the lens causing poor reading quality or may prevent writing to
the media Use a cleaning kit to clean the lens regularly.
Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners.
Use a soft cloth when cleaning the LinkTheater. If very dirty, use a slightly damp cloth to remove any
dirt.
Please follow local regulations when discarding the LinkTheater.
Refer to local rules and regulations for the appropriate method to discard the contents of
this product.
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Introduction
Buffalo Technology’s LinkTheater PC-P3LWG/DVD Wireless High-Definition Media Player is the
missing link between your TV, home entertainment center, and computer network. Now, you can
play the movies, music, and photos stored on your computers from the comfort of your living room,
through your TV and home entertainment center.
The LinkTheater can connect to wired or wireless networks. With 802.11g technology, your media
files can move through your wireless network at up to 54 Mbps*, and the RJ-45 Ethernet port is good
for 100 Mbps with wired connections.
The LinkTheater has a wide variety of AV connections on the back, including High-Definition
compatible video connectors as well as digital Dolby™5.1 and DTS compatible audio connectors.
LinkTheater also supports Universal Plug & Play for easy installation.
Most of the industry’s most popular video, image, and audio formats are supported by LinkTheater.
LinkTheater includes support for the following file types:
Video: AVI, DAT, MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG 4, DivX, Xvid, WMV, WMV 9, DivX HD, WMV HD,
VOB, ASF
Image: JPEG, JPEG2000, BMP, GIF, PNG, TIF
Audio: MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG Vorbis, AIFF, PLS, M3U
Besides ordinary CD's and DVD's, LinkTheater's player can handle the following media: CD-ROM,
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Prepare to experience one of the highest quality, most versatile media players available! Buffalo
Technology’s LinkTheater will provide seamless access to your multimedia archives.
The LinkTheater supports playback on high-definition displays. If a high-definition display is being
used, media playback is automatically upconverted to high-definition (720p or 1080i). This results in
enhanced image and video quality over a standard player on high-definition displays. Additionally,
the menu and browsing displays may be displayed in high-definition for a richer user experience.
Unlike most other media players, the LinkTheater also supports playback of true, native high-
definition video files like DivX HD and WMV HD.
NOTE: Due to the requirements of the DVD Consortium and MPAA, DVD Video playback is fixed
at 480p and not upconverted to 720p or 1080i.
*54 Mbps is the theoretical maximum data transfer rate of the IEEE 802.11g standard. Actual wireless network
data transfer speed is limited by environmental and system factors and will be less.