Origen ae S10V User manual

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that you read this user guide thoroughly before installation.
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Origen has rapidly grown to be one of the worlds leading HTPC enclosure
manufacturers since its inception in 2000. We were one of the first companies
with the vision to produce high end htpc enclosures that harmonise with
mainstream audio visual equipment, allowing the pc to leave the office
and fit effortlessly into the living room environment.
We are driven by the passion to produce exceptional products
that push technical and aesthetic boundaries to new levels.
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S10V overview
Opening the case
Hard drive installation
Optical disk drive installation
Auxiliary access slot
IR Blaster installation
Multi-format card reader & I/O ports
PCB/cable reference diagram
Installing VFD/IR Software
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S10V
S14V overview
S16V overview
Opening the case
ODD cage removal
Hard drive installation
Optical disk drive installation
Metal sticker fitting instructions
Optical drive bezel installation
Auxiliary access slot [S14V]
IR Blaster installation [S14V]
Micro ATX standoffs [S16V only]
Multi-format card reader & I/O ports
PCB/cable reference diagram
Installing VFD/IR Software
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S14V /S16V
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Power button
Power LED ring
One piece aluminum chassis
VFD/IR acryl window
Top panel
Slot for optical disk drive (ODD)
ODD eject button
Soft-eject access panel
I/O ports/multi-format card reader
Door latch
2 x 60mm low dB exhaust fans
I/O ports/card reader PCB
ODD bracket
Philips IR controller* fixing point
Hard drive mount brackets
VF210 VFD/IR module
HD chassis mount
2 x 60mm low dB intake fans
Auxiliary access slot
Top panel fixing screw
Philips IR blaster* fixing point
PSU intake vent (when isolated)
*part of an optional IR kit (IR221)
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S10V overview
These are the main features and
controls of the S10V htpc enclosure.
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Power button
Power LED ring
One piece aluminum chassis
VFD/IR acryl window
Top panel
Optical disk drive (ODD) bezel
Soft-eject access panel
I/O ports/multi-format card reader
ODD eject button
Door latch
Intake vent
I/O ports/card reader PCB
ODD cage
4th HD mount bracket
Philips IR controller* fixing point
VF210 VFD/IR module
Primary hard drive cage
Side intake vent
92mm low dB fan
Auxiliary access slot
Top panel fixing screw
Philips IR blaster* fixing point
60mm low dB fan
*part of an optional IR kit (IR221)
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S14V overview
These are the main features and
controls of the S14V htpc enclosure.
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Power button
Power LED ring
One piece aluminum chassis
VFD/IR acryl window
Top panel
Optical disk drive (ODD) bezel
Soft-eject access panel
I/O ports/multi-format card reader
ODD eject button
Door latch
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Fixing point for HM100 (see 23)
Intake vent
I/O ports/card reader PCB
ODD cage
4th HD mount bracket
Philips IR controller* fixing point
VF210 VFD/IR module
Primary hard drive cage
Side intake vent
92mm low dB fan
Top panel fixing screw
80mm low dB fan
+
HM100 hard drive mount
(allows a 5th HD to be installed)
+optional accessory
*part of an optional IR kit (IR221)
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S16V overview
These are the main features and
controls of the S16V htpc enclosure.
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Opening the case
Remove the thumb screws
as indicated. Carefully raise
the p
and
anel as shown (about
30mm is enough) pull
out to remove. Reverse the
procedure to replace.
ODD cage removal [S14V/S16V]
Remove the top fixing screw completely.
4 fixing
screws circled.
it to slide
back and be lifted out over the screw
heads, ready for ODD installation.
Loosen (no need to remove) the
Keyhole shaped holes
on the base of the cage allow
Optical disc drive installation [S14V/S16V]
Unclip the existing plastic drive bezel from your
ODD. The disc tray should be ejected for this and
usually requires some upward force to the bezel.
Slide the optical disk drive through the front of
the cage. Before securing the drive screws,
check/adjust the ODD’s position in the chassis -
it should sit as close to the front I/O plate as
possible without the drive eject button becoming
depressed. Secure all fixing screws and double
check the eject button functions correctly.
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2
ODD
cage
Optical
disk drive
Hard drive
mount
front I/O plate
DO NOT force upwards
as this could cause
damage to the top panel.
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Optical disk drive (ODD) bezel installation [S14V/S16V]
The aluminum ODD bezel matches the finish of the case. The installation procedure requires
that the plastic drive bezel that comes fitted to your drive, be removed prior to installation.
Metal sticker fitting instructions [S14V/S16V]
Ensure the bezel
is free from dirt of grease. Peel and fold back the yellow backing sheet, revealing only the part you
wish to use. arefully position the icon as central as possible, then apply even pressure over the
entire area. Peel off the plastic film (and unused icons) to reveal you handy work!
The drive format icon should also be fitted to the bezel before installation. The metal sticker sheet
supplied has Blu-ray, HD-DVD or DVD icons, depending on the format being used.
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Check that the drive has been aligned correctly and that the can eject and close freely.tray
Peel the back off the adhesive foam strip on the rear of the aluminium bezel. Fold a cardboard
spacer around each end of the bezel, holding your thumb against the flaps as shown. With the
tray closed, position inside the drive opening and press firmly against the front of the tray to
ensure good adhesion. Eject the tray to remove the spacers (a gentle tug may be required).
TOP
TOP
foam
tape
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IDE
adapter
12.7mm slot
load ODD
ODD
bracket
Optical disc drive installation [S10V]
. Keyhole shaped holes
allow to slide up and be lifted out over the screw
heads. Install the ODD as shown.
Loosen (no need to remove) the 4 fixing screws
the ODD bracket
The IDE adapter will allow for the
standard 40 pin connecter. Before securing the drive screws, check
the ODD’s position in the chassis - it should sit as close to the front I/O
plate as possible without the drive eject button becoming depressed.
Secure all fixing screws and check the eject button functions correctly.
mount
screw
mount
bracket
Hard Drive installation [S10V]
The S10V supports 2 hard drives. Each HD requires four anti-vibration screws,
. A single mount bracket
is push fitted over the mount screws on the one side only. The drive may then be positioned
between the chassis mounts as shown, and gently pushed into place, taking care not to
damage the rubber on the mount screws. One thumb screw will secure the hard drive in place.
secured
as shown, which will isolate the drive from the chassis once installed
front I/O plate
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Hard Drive installation [S14V/S16V]
The S14V and S16V support up to
4 hard drives*, three in the primary
HD cage and one above the ODD.
. The mount
bracket is only needed for the drive
above the ODD and should be fitted
on the one side prior to installation.
Each HD requires four anti-vibration
mount screws, secured as shown,
which will isolate the drive from the
chassis once installed
To install drives 1,2 and 3, begin by removing the two thumb screws...
To install the 4th HD above the optical drive...
*A fifth drive can be installed to the S16V, using the HM100 hard drive mount (optional).
mount
screw
mount
bracket
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Auxiliary access slot [S10V/S14V]
The S14V & S10V an auxiliary access slot
on the back of the chassis, which is designed to fit
all expansion brackets that are supplied with other
OrigenAE products. To install, the bracket must first be
unscrewed from the PCB & re-attached ‘back-to-front’
before fixing to the auxiliary slot. This access point
could also aid any custom expansion, where external
connectivity with a component or the M/B is required.
features
Separate the PCB
from the OrigenAE
expansion bracket.
Flip the bracket 180
degrees and re-fit
it ‘back-to-front’.
IR Blaster installation [S10V/S14V]
Both the S10V & S14V have an
IR blaster fixing point on the
rear of the chassis, for when the
optional Philips IR solution is used.
This allows for more flexibility
when spare expansion slots are
not available. Unscrew the blaster
PCB from the expansion bracket
and re-install as shown.
Micro ATX standoffs [S16V]
spacer bolts supplied
must be used. Screw the
bolts into the two shorter
standoffs as indicated.
If a micro ATX motherboard
is to be installed in the S16V,
the
Spacer bolts MUST NOT
BE INSTALLED when a full
ATX motherboard is used
as damage could occur.
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1 Compact Flash Card TYPE I 20 Secure Digital Ultra II Plus Card 39 Memory Stick (Magic Gate / High
2 Compact Flash Card TYPE II 21 Secure Digital Card 45X Speed data transfer compatible)
3 Compact Flash Ultra Card TYPE I 45 X 22 Secure Digital PRO Card 66X 40 Memory Stick
4 Compact Flash Ultra Card TYPE I 80 X 23 Secure Digital Card 80X (Magic Gate / High Speed data transfer
5 Compact Flash Ultra Card TYPE I 120 X 24 Secure Digital Card 133X compatible with memory select function)
6 Compact Flash Ultra II Card TYPE I 25 Secure Digital Card 150X 41 Memory Stick Pro
7 Compact Flash Extreme Card 26 Mini Secure Digital Card 42 Magic Gate Memory Stick
8 Compact Flash Extreme III Card 27 Mini Secure Digital Ultra II Card 43 Magic Gate Memory Stick
9 Compact Flash ELITE PRO Card 28 Mini Secure Digital Card 80X 44 Memory Stick Pro HS
10 Compact Flash Ultimate Card 100X 29 Mini Secure Digital PRO Card 45 Memory Stick Pro Ultra II
11 Compact Flash Ultra-X Card 140X 30 Micro Secure Digital Card 46 Memory Stick Pro Extreme
12 IBM Micro Drive Card 31 Micro Secure Digital Ultra II Card 47 Memory Stick Pro Extreme III
13 Sony Micro Drive Card 48 Memory Stick Pro
32 Multi Media Card 49 Memory Stick Pro Duo
14 Smart Media Card 33 Multi Media PRO Card 50 Memory Stick Pro Duo HS
34 Multi Media Plus Card 51 Memory Stick Pro Duo
15 XD-Picture Card 35 Reduced Sized Multi Media Card 52 Memory Stick Duo (Magic Gate / High
36 Reduced Sized Multi Media Mobile Card Speed data transfer compatible)
16 Secure Digital Card 53 Memory Stick Pro Duo
17 Secure Digital Ultra II Card 37 Memory Stick 54 Magic Gate Memory Stick Duo
18 Secure Digital Extreme Card 38 Memory Stick 55 Magic Gate Memory Stick Duo
19 Secure Digital Extreme III Card (With memory select function) 56 Memory Stick ROM
1 - USB port
2 - 1394 port
3 - Multi format reader
4 - Compact flash reader
5 - Card reader power LED
6 - Activity indicator LED
7 - Audio in socket
8 - Audio out socket
Multi-format card reader & I/O ports
All the S range cases come fitted with a multi-format
card reader and front I/O port PCB which consist of
audio in and out, 1394 and two ports. A built-
in USB hub powers the front USB ports as well as
2 internal connectors, which are used for the IR
controller, VFD or [TFT] touch panel, depending on
the model. The audio ports support both AC97 and
HD audio standards, while the card reader supports
all the card formats listed at the bottom of the page.
USB
NOTE: Card adapter required for some formats
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PCB/cable reference diagram
This is a general overview illustrating
how the internal PCBs interconnect.
. The VFD should be
switched to ‘IR Trans’ by default, which
uses The LED
switch toggles this feedback feature ON
(2) and OFF (1). Please refer to your
motherboard manual for the location of
the correct ports and header pins.
Grey
PCBs/cables indicate they come as part
of an optional IR kit
the built in IR controller.
1 - VFD/IR Module (VF210)
2 - [VFD] IR selector switch (IR Trans is default)
3 - [VFD] LED switch (IR Trans: 2=ON 1=OFF)
4 - Main power button PCB
5 - Standby power ‘Y’ cable
8 - Card reader/USB hub PCB
9 - Standby ATX power cable
6 - Philips IR blaster output (optional)
7 - Philips IR control PCB (optional)
MOLEX
[to PSU]
M/B
[1394]
M/B
[audio]
M/B [2xUSB]
M/B
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IR TRANS
PHILLIPS
M/B [ACPI]
(optional)
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Installing VFD/IR Software
Download the latest IR Trans software from our website, extract the files then follow these steps...
1 Begin the
installer by double
clicking the IR
Trans setup file
2 Installer will
unpack and verify
its contents
3 The main IR Trans installer page
will load, click next to continue
4 Please read installation notes then click next
6 Select the destination folder. We recommend
using the default location, then click next
5 Ensure that you’ve selected the MCE Display
Driver from the options page then click next

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7 You can change the default menu group
setting then click next to continue
8 You are not ready to start the file installation,
click next to begin
9 Files and setting will now be copied and
applied, please wait for this to finish
10 Installation is now complete
and a reboot is required

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