Linksys DMA2200 - Media Center Extender User manual

USER GUIDE
Media Center Extender
Models: DMA2100, DMA2200
DMA2100 DMA2200

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Important Safety Instructions
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 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 plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. The wide blade
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.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the apparatus and shall be
easily accessible.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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CAUTION
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To
reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

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Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Chapter 1: Product Overview 1
Front Panel (DMA 2100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front Panel (DMA 2200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Back Panel (DMA 2100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Back Panel (DMA 2200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2: Network Setup and Extender Connections 6
Connect to a Wireless or Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wireless Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Extender Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
High Definition (HD) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Standard Definition (SD) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power on the Media Center Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Record Setup Key from Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Media Center Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 3: Using the Media Center Extender 22
Using Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Menu Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Pictures + Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
TV + Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
View Your Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Stream Online Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 51
Appendix B: Specications 63
Appendix C: License Information 67
Appendix D: Warranty 75
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Appendix E: Regulatory Information 78
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/
EC and 2004/108/EC(R&TTE and EMC Directive) . . . . . . . . . . . 82
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 88

Chapter 1 Product Overview
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Chapter 1: Product Overview
The Linksys DMA 2100 and 2200 Media Center Extenders provide you
with the ability to access your Windows Vista™ operating system and
control content on your Vista Media Center computer. Your digital video,
music and pictures are brought directly to your TV or home theater
where you will enjoy an enhanced user experience.
NOTE: There is an IR sensor on the front of the Media Center Extender.
Make sure the front panel is visible for the remote control.
Front Panel (DMA 2100)
Front Panel (DMA 2200)
1CD/DVD Tray 4Stop button
2Open/Close tray button 5Power button
3Pause, Fast forward button
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Back Panel (DMA 2100)
1 Antenna
2 Power cord connector
3Reset (Default)
4HDMI connector
5Component Video out connectors ( Y, Pb, Pr)
6Composite Video out connector
7 S-Video out connector
8Stereo RCA Audio out connectors
9 Digital Audio out connector (Coaxial RCA, SPDIF)
10 Ethernet connector
1 1 For Service Only - do not use
1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 1
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Back Panel (DMA 2200)
1 Antenna
2 Power switch (on/off)
3Power cord connector
4Reset (default)
5HDMI connector
6 Composite Video out connector
7S-Video out connector
8 Component Video out connectors ( Y, Pb, Pr)
9Stereo RCA Audio out connectors
10 Digital Audio out connector (Coaxial RCA,SPDIF)
11 Digital Audio out connector (Optical SPDIF Toslink)
12 Ethernet connector
13 For Service Only - do not use
1 1 6 10 1
2
3
4 5 7 8 9 11 12 13

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Remote Control Overview
Number Description Number Description
1TV Power 18 OK
2Extender
Power
19 Right arrow
3Recorded TV 20 Down arrow
4Guide 21 Record
5Live TV 22 Stop
6Linksys menu 23 Rewind
7Alphanumeric
keypad
24 Play
8Clear 25 Fast Forward
9Enter 26 Skip Backward
10 Volume
up/down
27 Pause
11 Media Center
button
28 Skip forward
12 Channel
up/down
29 Media menu
13 Back 30 Media Top
menu
14 Mute 31 Audio track
from Media
15 More
information
32 Media
Subtitles
16 Up arrow 33-36 Teletext
buttons
(available
in selected
regions)
17 Left arrow 37 Teletext
on/off button
(available
in selected
regions)
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3 4 5 6
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10 11 12
13 14 15
16
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NOTE: The remote control can learn some TV functions. See Chapter
3, Using Your Remote Control for programming details.
Media Buttons
Teletext Buttons
Navigation
Buttons
Learning
Buttons
Shortcut Buttons

Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections
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Chapter 2:
Network Setup and Extender
Connections
If you have already used the Quick Install Guide and have successfully set
up your Media Center Extender, you can skip this Chapter which provides
more detailed information regarding networks and connections.
Connect to a Wireless or Wired Network
The following diagram shows a home network that is configured cor-
rectly, using a wireless connection. The PC is connected to the router
using an Ethernet connection and the Extender is connected to this
same router using a wireless connection. In this case both can connect
to the internet and can communicate to each other.
Linksys Router
WRT600N
Media Center PC
Linksys Media
Center Extender
DMA2100
DMA2200 (shown)
Internet
Connection
Home Network
NOTE: It is very important that your Media Center Extender is
connected to the same network as the computer containing
the files you want to share.

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Connecting your Extender to your home network and the Internet will
enable you to access Online Services, and will also enable you to share
your Vista Media Center computer’s audio, video and picture files.
Wireless Network
The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard
802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower
wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage.
Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables,
including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of
wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.
Attach the Antennas
If connecting wirelessly, you need to attach the antennas. There are
two (2) antennas for the DMA2100 and three (3) for the DMA2200. The
antennas should be screwed on in a clockwise direction. Hand tighten
until they are securely in place. The antennas should be raised when
the Extender is in use.
DMA2100 DMA2200
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Wireless Security
Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with
high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because
wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves,
it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network.
Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your
wireless network can also be intercepted. Since you cannot physically
prevent someone from connecting to your wireless network, you need
to take some additional steps to keep your network secure.
Your entire network must match security levels for each device to work.
The security levels available for your Media Center Extender are WEP,
WPA/PSK TKIP or WPA2/PSK AES. If your network is unencrypted, you can
also choose that, however it is not recommended.
Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP)
offer different levels of security for wireless communication.
A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure than a network
encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption.
To protect the information as it passes over the airwaves, you should
enable the highest level of encryption supported by your network
equipment.
WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the only option available
on some older devices that do not support WPA.
You can also purchase a wireless powerline adapter, such as Linksys
PLE200 to improve wireless network speed and security.

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Wired Network
Wired Connection to your Computer
Connect the Ethernet cable (included) from the back panel of the Media
Center Extender to the back panel of your router.
DMA2100 DMA2200
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
RIGHT
DIGITAL
ADUIO
ETHERNET
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LEFT ANALOG AUDIO
s-PDIF
DIGITAL
ADUIO ETHERNET
10/100
ANALOG AUDIO
USB
Pr
Pb
Left
Right
Y
Ethernet Connection

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Extender Connections
Connect your Media Center Extender to a TV or A/V receiver with a
digital or analog connection.
NOTE: Before you perform any of the following connections,
power off your TV.
High Definition (HD) Connections
We recommend that you use a high definition connection, if possible.
Component video cables are included with the Media Center Extender.
If you use component video, you will need to make a separate audio
connection. If your TV is capable of receiving an HDMI signal you can
connect a HDMI cable (not included) which will supply both audio and
video signals.
Component Video
Connect the component video cable (included) from the Media Center
Extender’sbackpaneltoyourTV’s availablecomponentvideoconnection
ports.
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Default
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S-VIDEO
COMPOSITE
Pr
Pb
Left
Right
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Component Video Connections

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HDMI (Video and Audio)
Connect a HDMI cable (not included) from the Media Center Extender’s
back panel to your TV’s available HDMI connection port. You can then
connect the Media Center Extender to the Media Center Computer.
Skip to Power on Device.
DMA2100 DMA2200
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With FCC Standards
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Pr
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COMPONENT
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Standard Definition (SD) Connections
Video
Connect one type of standard analog video cable from the Media Center
Extender’s back panel to your TV’s video connection port.
You can connect a component video (red, green, blue) cable (included)
composite video cable (included) or a S-Video cable (not included). .
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Pr
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S-VIDEO
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Pr
Pb
Left
Right
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Component Video Connection
Reset /
Default
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VIDEO
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Pr
Y
RIGHT
DIGITAL
ADUIO
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s-PDIF
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Pb
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO
DMA2100 DMA2200
Composite Video Connection
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Y
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S-VIDEO
COMPOSITE
Y
S-Video Connection

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Audio
Connect one type of audio cable from the Media Center Extender’s back
panel to yourTV or AV receiver’s audio connection port.You can connect
analog stereo RCA (included) or a digital SPDIF coaxial RCA (not included)
or, for the DMA2200, digital SPDIF Optical Toslink (not included).
DMA2100 DMA2200
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ADUIO
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S-VIDEO
COMPOSITE
USB
Pr
Pb
Left
Right
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COMPONENT
VIDEO
Digital Audio (Coaxial RCA) Connection
DMA2200
DIGITAL
ADUIO ETHERNET
10/100
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S-VIDEO
USB
Pr
Pb
Left
Right
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO
DMA2200 only -Digital Audio (Optical Toslink) Connection

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Power on the Media Center Extender
NOTE: Power on your TV.
DMA2200
Plug the Media Center Extender’s power cord connector to the unit’s
power port on the back panel. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.
DMA2200
FOR HOME OFFICE USE
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With FCC Standards
SCART IN/OUT
RESET
Power Switch
DMA2200 Power Cord and Switch
There is also an on/off power switch just above the power port. Power on
the unit before starting Device Configuration.
DMA2100
This unit ships with the correct power clip for your region.
DMA2100
Reset /
Default
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DMA2100 Power Cord
Plug the Media Center Extender’s power cord connector to the unit’s
power port on the back panel. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.
Regional Power adapters
If needed, pull out the clip covering the power port connector. You can
then snap in the appropriate power clip that matches your main power
outlet. Power clips are used in Europe and Asia.

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Device Configuration
Configure Language Settings
Use the arrow keys to highlight the correct language options for
your configuration. Press OK on the remote control, or select Next to
continue.
Menu Language
Please select the menu language for the player
English
Francaise
Deutsch
English
Menu Language
Configure Display Connection
A HDMI connection should automatically be discovered, depending on
the TV and settings. For other connections you can choose the video,
audio and aspect ratio to optimize the playback quality.
Your choice should match the actual hardware connection that you
made. Press OK on the remote control or select Next to continue.
Connector Type
Configure Network Settings
Select the type of network connection you are using, wired or wireless
and press OK on the remote control or select Next to continue.