Microsoft DS5 User manual

DS5 User Guide
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION ---------------------- 1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................. 2
PC Requirements .................................. 2
Display Panel Requirements ................. 2
Other equipment .................................... 2
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .............................. 2
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................... 2
DETAILED VIEW - DS5 .................................. 3
Front View.............................................. 3
Rear View .............................................. 3
DETAILED VIEW - DS5M............................... 4
Front View.............................................. 4
Rear View .............................................. 4
REMOTE CONTROL ....................................... 5
CHAPTER 2 - HARDWARE INSTALLATION----- 7
3.5” HDD MODIFICATION - DS5-OE ............. 8
DRIVE ASSEMBLY - DS5............................... 9
2.5” HDD or CF card.............................. 9
DRIVE ASSEMBLY - DS5M........................... 10
2.5” HDD.............................................. 10
3.5” HDD.............................................. 12
WIRELESS KIT ASSEMBLY - DS5 ................. 14
WIRELESS KIT ASSEMBLY - DS5M............... 15
CHAPTER 3 - SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION- 18
NETWORK CATEGORY ................................ 19
[Network Type]..................................... 19
[Automatic IP Address] ........................ 19
[IP Address] ......................................... 19
[MAC Address]..................................... 19
[SSID] .................................................. 19
[Link PC1] ............................................ 19
[Link PC2] ............................................ 19
MISC1 CATEGORY ...................................... 20
[Date Time] .......................................... 20
[Time Zone].......................................... 20
[NTP Server] ........................................ 20
[Play List] ............................................. 20
[Download List] .................................... 20
MISC2 CATEGORY ...................................... 21
[File Copy]............................................ 21
[File Erase]........................................... 21
[Setup Value] ....................................... 21
[Play Mode].......................................... 21
[Remote Command Path] .................... 21
[Auto ON/OFF]..................................... 21
MISC3 CATEGORY ...................................... 22
[OSD] ................................................... 22
[Scrolling Text] ..................................... 22
[Scrolling Text Speed] ......................... 22
[Color] .................................................. 22
AUDIO & VIDEO CATEGORY......................... 23
[SPDIF] ................................................ 23
[Speakers]............................................ 23
[TV Standard]....................................... 23
[TV Type]..............................................23
[Video Connector] ................................23
[YPbPr Standard] .................................23
[VGA Standard] ....................................23
CONFIGURATION FILE..................................24
Configuration Tool................................25
Configuration Structure ........................26
Configuration Values............................27
FIRMWARE UPDATE ....................................29
CHAPTER 4 - PLAYBACK----------------------------30
MODE 1......................................................30
Shared Folder on WinXP .....................31
Shared Folder on Windows Vista.........33
LAN Disk ..............................................36
MODE 2......................................................38
Disk Management ................................39
Scheduled Download ...........................40
Creating a Download List.....................41
Downloading New Content...................41
FTP Server...........................................42
MODE 3......................................................44
USB Drive.............................................44
AUTOMATED PLAY MODES ..........................45
[Standard].............................................45
[Repeat]................................................45
[Manual & Standby]..............................46
[Auto ON/OFF] .....................................46
PLAYLIST....................................................47
Creating a Playlist ................................48
Display Time for Images ......................48
Daily Playlist.........................................49
SCROLLING TEXT ........................................50
REMOTE COMMANDS ..................................51
[reboot] .................................................51
[downnow] ............................................51
[erasehdd] ............................................51
[eraseusb1] ..........................................51
[eraseusb2] ..........................................51
[delfiles] ................................................51
[getfiles]................................................51
[restoreconfig] ......................................51
[saveconfig] ..........................................51
[reloadplaylist] ......................................51
Creating a Command file .....................52
Creating the File Index.........................53
Creating a Delete list............................53
CHAPTER 5 - APPENDIX-----------------------------54
FAQ ..........................................................54
REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS ............55
CONFIGURATION TOOL................................56
Configuration........................................56
Remote Command ...............................57
TFTP.........................................................59
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..................................60

DS5 User Guide
System Requirements
PC Requirements
xMinimum Intel Processor III 500MHz, 128MB RAM. The faster the processor the better,
as more devices can be connected and you will experience better playback.
xOperating System; WinXP Home, WinXP Professional or Windows Vista.
x10Mbps, 100Mbps or 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or a USB-to-Ethernet converter
equipped PC.
Display Panel Requirements
xVideo/Audio input, standard Composite RCA input. For better quality, S-Video or
Component input is recommended.
xOptional amplifier with surround speaker system.
Other equipment
xNetwork switch or router.
xOptional hard drive up to 750GB, CF card or USB drive
Optional Accessories
The DS5 comes without internal drive. For the DS5, you can install either a CF card or a 2.5”
IDE hard drive by using the optional CF/2.5” HDD module. With the DS5M you can install a
2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDD. In addition to your DS5 kit, the following cables and modules are
available on request:
xVGA AV cable (15-pin female VGA, left audio RCA, right audio RCA)
xSCART AV cable (SCART cable for Europe with RGB support)
x802.11b/g Wireless Kit
x3G USB Kit
xCF card module (for DS5 only)
xCF card & 2.5” HDD module (for DS5 only)
Package Contents
xDS5 or DS5M
xExternal Power Adapter
Input 110/240V auto switching, Output +12V/2A
xComposite, Component and VGA AV cables
xRemote Control
xManual
Note: Package content may vary, depending on model and vendor.
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Detailed View - DS5
The images below depict the standard DS5 enclosure showing the front view with its LED
lights and the rear view with the interface and connections.
Front View
1. 802.11b/g Antenna
2. LAN Access LED
3. Infrared Receiver
4. Power LED XYZ[
Rear View
1. ON/OFF Switch
2. Power Receptacle
3. A/V multi connector
4. SPDIF audio connector
5. USB 2.0 upstream ports
6. Ethernet RJ-45 port
7. Micro security slot XYZ[\]^
Note: These images are for reference only. Your model may come in a different colour and
without the 802.11b/g antenna.
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Detailed View - DS5M
The images below depict the standard DS5M enclosure showing the front view with its LED
lights and the rear view with the interface and connections.
Front View
1. 802.11b/g Antenna
2. Infrared Receiver
3. LAN Access LED XYZ[\4. USB LED
5. Power LED
Rear View
1. ON/OFF Switch
2. Power Receptacle
3. USB 2.0 downstream port
4. A/V multi connector
5. SPDIF audio connector
6. USB 2.0 upstream ports
7. Ethernet RJ-45 port
8. Micro security slot XYZ[\]^_
Note: These images are for reference only. Your model may come in a different colour and
without the 802.11b/g antenna.
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Remote Control
Power ON/OFF
No Function
Input for time, search, login, URL and other text.
Copy
Clear (Delete or Backspace)
[COPY] Copy the selected file from an external storage media to the local drive.
[CLEAR] Delete a letter/number when entering text or delete the selected file.
TV Mode
Setup
No Function
Volume Adjustment
Mute Sound
Navigation Keys
No Function
Return
[TV MODE] Each time this button is pressed, the video output will change - use this when
you only see a blank screen. Once you have a signal on your display, be sure to go to the
setup menu and save your settings.
[SETUP] Press this key to enter the setup menu and change the settings and other
configuration options for your DS5. During playback, this button can be used to adjust
contrast, saturation and brightness.
[VOLUME] Adjust the volume for music and video files.
[RETURN] Go one step back and return to the previous menu.
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A: N/A
B: N/A
Playback Functions
No Function
A: N/A
B: Repeat
A: N/A
B: File Info
A: N/A
B: N/A
A: N/A
B: Shuffle
No Function
No Function
No function
No Function
Fast forward by time
[REPEAT] Press this button to toggle through the different repeat functions.
[INFO] Press this button to show the file info during playback.
[SHUFFLE] Press this button to turn the shuffle mode ON or OFF.
Note: See Appendix for detailed functions of each key.
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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
For the download function to work, an internal drive has to be installed. Depending on the
model, this can be following:
DS5-OE
x3.5” IDE drive up to 750GB
x2.5” IDE drive (requires HDD module)
xCF card (requires CF module)
DS5
x2.5” IDE drive (requires HDD module)
xCF card (requires CF module)
DS5M
x3.5” SATA drive up to 750GB
x2.5” SATA drive
Note: The DS5 only supports the FAT32 file system or for CF cards also FAT16. Make sure
your hard drive is formatted using FAT32 before you install it. If formatted using NTFS, the
DS5 will be able to read from the drive but will not be able to write to it!
1. Prepare your hard drive and format it using FAT32.
2. Install the drive or CF card and make sure all cables are connected.
3. Switch the power on your DS5 to ON, and wait for the system to boot.
4. If you already have some media files on the drive, you will now be able to access
them from the file library.
5. If the drive is still empty, use the File Copy command in the Setup menu to copy
new files from an external USB drive to the internal HDD or CF card.
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3.5” HDD Modification - DS5-OE
For the DS5 to recognise the internal drive, the HDD has to spin up and be ready before the
system boots. For some hard drives, the spin up time can be quite long and some drives
may not be recognised at all.
If this is the case with your drive, adjust the jumper on the DS5-OE bridge board to delay
the boot time and leave more time for the drive to spin up. Refer to the following image for
the modified jumper setting.
Note: Leave the jumper at its default position for 2.5” drives and CF cards. This
modification is only necessary for 3.5” drives with a long spin up time. The DS5-OE
supports 3.5” IDE hard drives up to 750GB.
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Drive Assembly - DS5
If your setup requires an internal drive, open the case and install a hard drive before
turning the unit on.
Note: Format the drive using FAT32 before installing it.
2.5” HDD or CF card
1. Lift the top cover off the body.
2. Take the drive module and insert your
CF card or the 2.5” HDD. Note: The
DS5 can not work with a CF card AND
hard drive installed together!
3. If your are installing the 2.5” HDD,
mount it with two screws from beneath.
4. Align the drive module with your DS5
and push it lightly into place, so that
the connector from your module fits
into the IDE connector on the DS5
bridge board. Mount it with the 4
screws as seen in the illustration below.
5. Align the top cover with the body and
push lightly into place.
Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation!
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Drive Assembly - DS5M
If your setup requires an internal drive, open the case and install a hard drive before
turning the unit on.
2.5” HDD
1. Lift the top cover off the body. If it’s
already locked in place, push it
upwards with a thin and small item
through the opening at the bottom.
2. Remove the screws which are holding
the aluminium frame in place.
3. Lift the frame out of the plastic casing.
4. Align the screw threads of the hard
drive with the holes in the framing and
place it in the frame.
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5. Fasten the screws from the bottom to
mount the drive to the framing.
6. Place the assembled drive back in the
plastic framing and connect the cables.
7. Mount it on the heat sink by fastening
the screws.
8. Align the top cover with the body and
push lightly into place.
Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation! The
additional metal sheet is not required for the 2.5” HDD. Store it in a dry place until you
install a 3.5” HDD.
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3.5” HDD
1. Lift the top cover off the body. If it’s
already locked in place, push it
upwards with a thin and small item
through the opening at the bottom.
2. Remove the screws which are holding
the aluminium frame in place.
3. Lift the frame out of the plastic casing.
4. Align the screw threads of the hard
drive with the holes in the framing and
place it upside down in the frame.
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5. Place the metal sheet cover over the
drive and align it with the holes of the
framing.
6. Fasten the screws from the side.
7. Place the assembled drive back in the
plastic framing, connect the cables and
mount it on the heat sink by fastening
the screws.
8. Align the top cover with the body and
push lightly into place.
Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation!
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Wireless Kit Assembly - DS5
If your DS5 did not come with the wireless kit and you would like to install this module
yourself, simply follow these instructions:
1. Insert the antenna into the slot opening ensuring it is pointing upright.
2. Place the lock on the internal end of the antenna to secure it to the unit.
3. Fasten the antenna cable to the “MAIN” connector on the PCI module.
4. Insert the PCI module in the PCI slot at a slight angle.
5. Gently press down on the PCI module until the side clasps lock it into place.
Remark: Only use the wireless kit designed for the DS5. We do not support 3rd party PCI
cards and installation of any other components will void the warranty.
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Wireless Kit Assembly - DS5M
If your DS5M did not come with the wireless kit and you would like to install this module
yourself, simply follow these instructions:
1. Lift the top cover off the body. Push it
upwards with a thin and small item
through the opening at the bottom.
2. Remove the screws which are holding
the aluminium frame in place.
3. Disconnect the cables, then lift the
frame and the hard drive out of the
plastic casing.
4. Remove the screws which are used to
mount the bridge board to the heat
sink and lift the board out of the casing.
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5. Turn around the bridge board, insert
the PCI module in the PCI slot on a
slight angle and gently press down on
the PCI module till the side clasps lock
it into place.
6. Remove the plastic cap for the
antenna opening.
7. Insert the antenna into the slot opening
ensuring it is pointing upright and then
place the lock on the internal end of
the antenna to secure it to the unit.
8. Align the bridge board with the body
and connect the antenna cable end to
the “main” connector on the PCI
module.
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9. Fasten the screws to mount the bridge
board to the heat sink.
11. Fasten the screws.
12. Align the top cover with the body and
push lightly into place.
10. Place the assembled drive back in the
plastic framing and connect the cables.
Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation!
Remark: Only use the wireless kit designed for the DS5. We do not support 3rd party PCI
cards and installation of any other components will void the warranty.
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Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
In following chapters, by DS5 we are referring to all of the models, as the software is
identical. To configure your DS5, connect it to your TV or any other display. Turn on the
device and wait for it to boot. Depending on the drive installed and the network, this could
take between 10 and 30 seconds.
Note: The DS5 will only look for new network devices during boot up. If you change any of
the network related settings, restart the device to ensure the new setup takes effect.
1. After the system has booted, you will see the main screen on your screen. To
access your files, select the file type or use All Media and press Enter.
2. Select the directory where you files are stored and press Enter to browse for your
files. HDD is the local drive or CF card, PC1/2 are links to a local network disk or
computer and USB1/2 are the drives attached to the USB ports.
3. To enter the setup menu, press the SETUP button on your remote control.
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