Honeywld PowerZest HD-301-EX User manual

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HoneyWld PowerZest
HD-301-EX
User Manual
HoneyWld Technology Corp.
Version v1.00
Version V1.01

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Contents
About This Manual…………..……..………………..…………………………5
Safety Information……………………..........................................................5
Chapter 1 Basic Setup………………..................................................6
Package Contents ………..…………………………………….6
What You Need to Connect the Power Zest ..…………………6
Hardware Overview ……………………………..……………….7
Using Remote Control …………………………..……………….8.
Install Power Zest…………………………………………………10
Connect Power Zest ……………………………………………..10
Video and Audio Connections ………………………………10
Network Connections…………………………………………11
Set Up Power Zest………………………………………………..12
Network Setup…………………………………………………….13
Wired Network Setup………………………………..……………13
Wireless Network Setup………………………………………….14
Wireless Setup for Power Zest…………………………………..15
When Wireless Network is Hidden………………………….16
Wireless Setup for PC…………………………………………….17
Windows XP Mode……………………………………………17
Windows Vista Mode…………………………………………19
Using the Honeywld Digital Media Server (DMS)……….……..21
Configuring your Honeywld DMS ………………………….……22
Chapter 2 Advanced Network Setup………………………………….…23
Connect Power Zest to PC directly ………………………….….23
Wired Network…………………………………..………...............23
Wireless Network .…………………………………………….…...23
Wireless Network Configuration under Windows XP……….….24
Ad-hoc Mode Settings………………………..……………….25
Wireless Network Configuration under Windows Vista…….….27
Disable firewall under Windows Vista ………………….…..29
Chapter 3 The Honeywld Digital Media Server…………….….…35
Media List Tab………………………………………………..........35
Importing Media……………………………..…………………36

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System Tab ……………………………………………………….38
Change Honeywld Sever Name as You Like …………….38
DMA Setup …………………………………………………..39
Options Tab ……………………………………………………...39
Chapter 4 Play Multimedia Files ………………………………………41
Music ………………………………...........................................41
Supported Music Format …. …………………………………….41
To Play Music …………………………………………….……….41
Controlling Music Playback …………………………..........44
Repeat and Repeat All ……………………………………45
Viewing Photos while Music is Playing……………………46
Photos …………………………………………………………..48
Supported Photo Format ………………………………………..48
To Play Photos……………………………………………………48
Playing a Photo Slideshow…………………………………50
Controlling Photo Playback…………………………………51
Viewing Photo Information………………………………….51
Photo Viewing Effect……………………………………......51
Viewing Photo in Thumbnail Mode…………………………53
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Video…………………….………………………………………..55
Supported Video Format………….………………………….....55
To Play Video…………………………………………………….55..
Control Video Playback……………………………….........57
Viewing Video Information………………………………….59
Video Viewing Effect………………………………………..59
Repeat and Repeat All…………………………………......60
Subtitles and Languages…………………………………..61
Video Resume Playing………………………………………….61
Play Next Video Automatically………………………………...63
Search Video……………………………………………………63
DVD Menu Navigation……………………………………….…64
Chapter 5 Internet Media ………………………………………….…..65
Play Internet Radio – Live365 …………...............................66
Play Internet Radio – My Radio ………………………….…..67

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Play Internet Video – My Video ………………………………….68
Viewing Youtube Content…………………………………………69.
Add/Delete the Internet Radio/TV Station Lists…………………71
Chapter 6 Firmware Upgrade and Reset to Default …. ……….75
Upgrade by Internet Access ……………………………………..75
Upgrade by USB Flash Stick …..………………………………..75
Reset to Default……………………………………………………76
Chapter 7 Hard Disk Installation And Setup ………………………77
HDD Installation……………………………………………………..77.
Power Zest HDD Format Wizard …………………..………………79
Copy Files from USB Storage Device Power Zest (Local HDD)..81
Copy/Delete Files from PC to Power Zest (Local HDD) ………..83
Through Honeywld Media Server Software……………..83
Through Microsoft Windows XP ………………………….86
Chapter 8 Miscellaneous Setting ………………………………….….90
System Setup ……………………………………………………….90.
Language……………………………………………………………..91
TV Mode Setup ……………………………………………………..92
Audio Setup …………………………………………………………93
Video Setup …………………………………………………………93
Other Settings ………………………………………………………94
Hard Disk Share Setup …………………………………………….94
Chapter 9 Trouble Shooting & FAQ …………………………………….96
Trouble Shooting ……………………………………………………96
FAQ …………………………………………………………………..99

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About This Manual
The Honeywld Power Zest User Manual gives you a step-by-step explanation of how to
install Power Zest Media Player. Use this information to set up and configure Power Zest.
This Manual is provided in PDF format on the Honeywld DMS CD.
Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to view and
print PDF files.
Safety Information
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire,
electric shock, or other injury or damage.
zRead these instructions
zKeep these instructions
zHeed all Warnings
zFollow all instructions
zDo not use this apparatus near water.
zClean only with dry cloth
zDo not install near any hear sources such as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heart.
zUnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electronic shock, do not remove the cover.
WARNING :The device can display static images, which can cause “burn in” of
certain displays. Avoid leaving static images (such as photos or paused videos) onscreen
for long periods of time.
WARNING : This device should be used only indoors in well-ventilated areas.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or interference, do not expose this appliance to
rain, liquid, moisture, excessive hear, or naked flame.
Technical Support For product updates and Web Support please go to
www.honeywld.com.tw

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Chapter 1 Basic Setup
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
zPower Zest Player
zRemote control (2 AA batteries included)
zPower cable, localized to country of sale
zCategory 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable
zComposite (CVBS) Video cable and Audio cable
zPower Zest Installation CD, including Honeywld Power Zest User Manual in PDF
format
z4 Screws (for HDD)
What You Need to Connect the Power Zest
zA Windows based computer with
- Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista system software
- 500MHz Processor or better
- 512 MB RAM
- 20MB available HDD space
For “Transcoding” media file, at least 2.0GHz P4 Processor is needed.
zA TV set with HDMI, or Composite video (CVBS) port and analogue audio or optical
digital audio ports
zA HDMI or Composite cable and analog or optical digital audio cables (Composite
cable is shipped with this package).
zAn Ethernet or Wireless network and a broadband Internet connection
(DSL/Cable/LAN)

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Hardware Overview
Fig. 1-2 Rear View
Fig. 1-1 Front View
Navigation Button
LCD Window;
16x2 Characters
Power On/Off Button
USB Host LED Indicator
(1) Power
(2) HDD
(3) Network
Video Out/CVBS
Power Adaptor
SPDIF/Optical
HDMI
SPDIF/ Coaxial
USB Host
Audio Out/Stereo
Wi-Fi Antenna
Ethernet

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Using Remote Control
Use the remote control to navigate menus, and to select and watch videos, listen to
music, or view photos on your television.
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Fig 1-3 Remote Control

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Below table below describes the remote control buttons.
No. KEYPAD FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
1 POWER Turn On/Off “PowerZest”.
2 HOME Hotkey to return to Main Menu.
3 MUTE Mute audio output.
4 OUTPUT Switch the video output type with S-VideoÆYPbPrÆHDMI
sequence.
5 COPY Copy USB content into local HDD
6 MENU Menu of file management
7 A-B Set/Cancel A-B repeat mode (for future implement)
8 SLOW Slow forward / backward the media with speed 1/2x, 1/4x,
1/8x…
9 ZOOM Zoom video or photo.
10 REPEAT
1. Video & Music: Repeat current file or Repeat all files in
this folder or cancel repeat function.
2. Photo: Repeat Background music.
11 STOP Stop the media playing.
12 DISPLAY 1. Video: Display media name and media type.
2. Photo: Display media name and resolution
13 BACK 1. Press to return to previous folder or setup page.
2. Save/cancel wireless setting in wireless setup page.
14 PREV 1. Skip to the previous page when browsing media files.
2. Skip to the previous file when playing media files.
15 NEXT 1. Skip to the next page when browsing media files.
2. Skip to the next file when playing media files.
16 VIDEO Press to jump to VIDEO mode
17 MUSIC Press to jump to MUSIC mode
18 PICTURES Press to jump to PHOTO mode
19 iMedia Press to jump to Internet Media mode
20,21,
22,24 DIRECTIONS
1. Press “LEFT” to stop current mode return to former layer;
Press “RIGHT” to enter a selected folder or server.
2. Video Mode: Press “UP” or “DOWN” to choose other file
3. Photo Mode: Move picture in “zoom” mode or rotate
picture in “rotate” mode
4. Music Mode: Press “UP” to skip to previous music file or
press “DOWN” to skip to next music file.
23 OK/Play Pause
1. Play or pause media files
2. Enter the highlight item.
3. Photo Mode: Enter “rotate” mode
25 REWIND Fast backward the media file with speed 2x, 4x, 8x…
26 FAST FORWARD Fast forward the media file with speed 2x, 4x, 8x…
27,28 SUB & LANG Select different subtitles and languages when playing video
file.
29 VOLUME+/- Increase/Decrease the volume.
30 BGM 1. Add/Remove a music file as background music.
2. Add/Remove a music station from “My Media”.
31 NUMBERS Input number with the key value.
32 RECORD Record stream into HDD
33 :/ Hotkey for internet radio URL input. (for future implement)
34 SORT Sorting all the files in one folder and re-arrange in
alphabetical order
35 SETUP
Hotkey to Setup Menu.
“UP” & “DOWN” to move cursor
“LEFT” & “RIGHT” to enter or leave page.

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Install Power Zest
Following descriptions explain how to install the Power Zest with basic setup.
Install your Power Zest in this order:
1. Connect Power Zest
2. Set Up Power Zest
3. Install software on your computer with Honeywld DMS CD
4. Configure your Honeywld DMS Server to work with the Power Zest
Connect Power Zest
Follow these steps to connect Power Zest
Video and Audio Connections
Make sure you have the appropriate cables for connecting. Take care to watch the
colors of the plugs on the cable.
To connect with an HDMI port
To connect with Composite (CVBS) video and analogue audio ports.
CVBS-Video Out Audio Out

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To connect with a S/PDIF decoder
Network Connections
You may have an Ethernet cable plugged into the unit and have the wireless antenna
connected. Neither will interfere with the other, but only one network can be accessed
at a time (wired or wireless_.
Connection Diagram
Following is a connection example with network and UPnP devices.
Note: If no sound is heard after connecting the Optical/Coaxial cable, check if you have
changed the audio setup of Power Zest to Digital mode. Please go to Setup ÆSystem
Setup ÆAudio Setup for configuration.
Ethernet port
Wi-Fi antenna

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Set Up Power Zest
Follow these steps to set up Power Zest
Turn on the TV. Set the video sources selector on your TV to match the connection from
your Power Zest. For example, if you used HDMI, set the TV to use “HDMI” Input
1. Turn on Power Zest. The LED on the front panel of the Power Zest lights up to show
that it is powered on.
2. Check the TV display. The default display of Power Zest is Composite(CVBS). If
you use HDMI, aim the remote control at the Power
Zest and push “Output” Key. You can cycle through the TV modes to get the
correct display.
3. Wait few seconds for the start up page to show up, and it will turns into the Main Menu
Afterwards.
4. The start up page will last for only few seconds, and then go to a black screen. Please
wait few seconds and it will into the Main Menu. If there is still no video output after the
start up page appears, please make sure the Power Zest and the TV are in the same
mode. If not, please cycle through the “Output” key on the remote control, wait
few seconds during each cycle.
Fig 1-4 Start Up Page

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5. Select Wired or Wireless Network for Power Zest to set up.
Wired Network Setup
1) Press “Setup” hotkey on the remote control or select “SETUP” mode from
The Main Menu.
2) Select Network Wizard from set up main menu to start setup wizard
Note: When you cycle through the “Output” Key, the Power Zest will tell you which mode
you are at. Below is an example of cycling to “HDMI” mode. Please press “OK” if HDMI
mode is what you want to select. It will switch to the original mode automatically if idle for
15 seconds.

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3) Select “Wired” and follow the on screen instructions.
Wireless Network Setup
Below paragraphs give you a step-by-step description on setting up the Power Zest
as well as your PC environment.
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Note: If you connect to a network using DHCP, Power Zest automatically detects
your network. If you don’t connect using DHCP, go back to set up main menu and
select Network Set Up. You may have to enter your IP address, net mask,
gateway, and DNS addresses. For more info, make reference to Honeywld DMS
WARNING: For video streaming, a wired connection between the
computer and Power Zest is recommended. A wireless connection can work well f
you want to play music or view photos.

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Wireless Setup for Power Zest
1) Press “Setup” hotkey on the remote control or select “SETUP” mode from the
Main Menu.
2) Select “Network Wizard” from set up main menu to start setup wizard
3) Select ‘Wireless” and follow the on screen instructions.
4) Power Zest displays all available networks, navigate on the menu and choose
the one you want.
5) Power Zest detects the network type automatically; click “Next” and then
“Save”
to apply setting,
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7) Select “Key Value”, and have your password ready to enter.
8) Input password and choose “Enter” to save.
9) Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setting.
When Wireless Network is Hidden
If you can’t find the ESSID (Network Name) on the “ESSID Device List”, follow these steps
to configure wireless network manually.
1. Select Wireless Setup.
2. Select Network type as “Infrastructure” mode.
Note: With each network, there are signal strength indicators in 3 colors; red, yellow
and green. It is recommended to play high-bit-rate video only when the signal turns
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3. Press “Back” to accept the setting or press “OK” to change the setting.
Enter a value of up to 32 characters for the SSID by on-screen keyboard.
4. Input other related information such like “Authentication”, “Key Format”, and proper
“Key Value” of this hidden wireless network.
5. Press “Back” or “Left” buttons to leave the wireless setup page and save the
configurations.
Wireless Setup for PC
When using wireless network, after Power Zest is set up, you have to ensure your
PC is also linked with the same AP. See below to ensure the correct settings.
Windows XP Mode
1. Click right button of mouse on wireless icon, and choose “ View
Available Wireless Networks”

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2. Choose a Wireless Network you want to use and click “Connect”.
3. Input network key if necessary.
4. Network is successfully connected.

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Windows Vista Mode
1. Select “ Control Panel”
2. Click on “Network and Internet”

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3. Select “Network and Sharing Center” and click on “Connect to a network”
4. Select the Access Point you want and click on “Connect”.