POPCORN HOUR C-300 User manual
Popcorn Hour C-300
User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................3
2. Package Contents.......................................................................................................3
3. Safety Notes .................................................................................................................4
4. ..........................................................................................5
5. Getting Started ...............................................................................................................6
5.1 Popcorn Hour C-300 Overview....................................................................................... 6
5.2 Connecting to HDMI TV..................................................................................................... 7
5.3 Connection to Composite TV ........................................................................................... 8
5.4 Connecting to Component TV ......................................................................................... 9
6. Remote Control ........................................................................................................... 10
7. Introduction to Home Menu ................................................................................... 13
8. Quick Setup Wizard................................................................................................... 14
9. Setup............................................................................................................................... 20
9.1 Preferences .........................................................................................................................21
9.2 Audio .....................................................................................................................................22
9.3 Video .....................................................................................................................................23
...................................................................................................25
9.5 Network Share ...................................................................................................................26
9.5.1 Add Share ......................................................................................................................................27
9.5.2 Browse Share...............................................................................................................................28
9.5.3 Edit Share ......................................................................................................................................29
9.6 Parental Control ................................................................................................................30
9.7 BD/DVD/Audio CD............................................................................................................31
9.8 Maintenance .......................................................................................................................32
9.8.1 Firmware Update .......................................................................................................................33
10. Apps Market .............................................................................................................. 34
10.1 Login to Apps Market ....................................................................................................36
11. File Browser .............................................................................................................. 37
11.1 Settings ..............................................................................................................................37
11.2 View Mode.........................................................................................................................38
11.3 File Manager.....................................................................................................................40
12. Movie Meta Data....................................................................................................... 41
12.1 Movie Info Page Walk-through...................................................................................42
12.2 Download Movie Thumbnail and Meta-Data.........................................................43
12.3 Edit or Update Movie Information............................................................................45
12.4 Download Subtitles........................................................................................................48
13. Networked Media Jukebox.................................................................................... 50
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13.2 Navigating in NMJ ...........................................................................................................56
13.3 Updating NMJ Information ..........................................................................................60
13.4 Jukebox Manager............................................................................................................63
14. NMT Apps ................................................................................................................... 65
14.1 Installing NMT Apps. .....................................................................................................66
14.2 Using the FTP Server.....................................................................................................70
14.3 Using the Samba Server................................................................................................70
14.4 Using the Torrent Client...............................................................................................71
14.5 Using the Usenet Client.................................................................................................72
14.5.1 Setting up NZBGET .................................................................................................................73
14.5.2 Accessing the NZBGET Client.............................................................................................74
.................................................................................................. 76
16. BD ROM Installation ............................................................................................... 79
17. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 80
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Popcorn Hour C-300 NMJ (HDD not included)
HDMI cable
Power Cord SATA Cable
SIZE AAA 1.5V
SIZE AAA 1.5V
2x AAA batteries
RF AntennaScrews
Remote control
ENTER
1. Introducon
Thank you for purchasing the Popcorn Hour C-300 Network Media Juke-
box. Powered by Syabas Technology, the Popcorn Hour C-300 is a state
of the art digital entertainment center with a TV apps market to enhance
your home entertainment.
2. Package Contents
1. Popcorn Hour C-300
2. RF Remote Control
3. 2x AAA Batteries
4. HDMI Cable
5. RF Antenna
6. Screws
7. SATA Cable
8. AC Power Cord
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3. Safety Notes
Read these operating instructions carefully before
using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed
below. Keep these operating instructions handy for
future reference.
1) Keep these instructions.
2) Heed all warnings.
3) Do not use this device near water.
4) Clean only with a dry cloth.
5) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
6) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
7) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
8) Protect the power cord from being stepped on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience re-
ceptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
the manufacturer.
12) Unplug this device during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
-
nel. 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 appara-
tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
1)DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
2)USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
3)DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE
ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOK-
CASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CON-
FINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VEN-
TILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO
NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
operate normally, or has been dropped.
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4. Technical Specicaons
Hardware Specication
CPU Sigma Designs SMP8647, 800MHz CPU w/ L2 Cache
Memory 512MB DDR2 DRAM, 256MB NAND Flash
AV Outputs HDMI v1.3a, Component Video, Composite Video, Stereo Analog
Audio, Digital Optical, Digital Coaxial
Interface 4 x Host USB 2.0 (Front and Back) 2 x internal SATA (one oc-
cupied by HDD tray), 3.5” HDD tray, Internal mounting for 2.5”
HDD, 2.4GHz RF Remote Control, Infra-Red Remote Control port
(Infra-Red Remote Control optional). 2.5” TFT Color Display, Slim
BD rom bay
Network Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless N USB dongle (optional)
Chassis Dimension /
Weight
Vented Aluminum Body, Fanless, Quiet Operation
425mm (Width) x 290mm (Depth) x 80mm (Height)
Weight: 3.7kg
Power 12V DC, 3A Max
Software Specication
Video MPEG1/2/4 Elementary (M1V, M2V, M4V), MPEG1/2 PS (M2P,
MPG, DAT, VOB), MPEG2 Transport Stream (TS, TP, TRP, M2T,
M2TS, MTS), AVI, ASF, WMV, Matroska (MKV), MOV (H.264),
MP4
XVID SD/HD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4.2 ASP@L5,
MP@HL, AP@L3,
Audio AAC, M4A, MPEG audio (MP1, MP2, MP3, MPA), WAV, WMA,
FLAC, OGG, APE, TTA
Photo JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF
Decoder Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA, WMA Pro, MPEG-1(Layer 1,,2, 3),
MPEG-4 AAC-LC, MPEG-4 HE-AAC, MPEG-4 BSAC, LPCM,
FLAC, Vorbis
Pass-through DTS, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD MA, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby True HD
Decoder Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA, WMA Pro, MPEG-1(Layer 1,,2, 3),
MPEG-4 AAC-LC, MPEG-4 HE-AAC, MPEG-4 BSAC, LPCM,
FLAC, Vorbis
Other Formats ISO and IFO navigation, Simple BD and Full navigation
Subtitle SRT, MicroDVD SUB, SSA, SUB/IDX, Opensubtitle
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5. Geng Started
5.1 Popcorn Hour C-300 Overview
Ring light colorStatus
WhiteActive
AmberVideo OFF
RedStandby
OFF (no light) Power OFF
IR Sensor TFT Info Display
USB 2.0 Host
Removable 3.5” Hard Disk Bay
BD ROM Bay
RF Antenna
100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
U
L
CUS LISTED
OPTICAL
COAX
S/PDIF S-VIDEOETHERNETUSB 2.0 COMPONENT VIDEO POWER
AUDIO OUTCVBS
RL
Y
LNK ACT
Pb Pr
Networked Media Tank
Model No.: C-200
Input : 100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
Typical Power : 13W
Maximum Power : 70W
Designed and developed by
Syabas Technology in US and Malaysia.
Made in China
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Only replace fuse with same rating
ON
OFF
RoHS
HDMI
Digital Optical / Coaxial Audio
USB 2.0 Host
Gigabit Ethernet Port
S-Video
Composite/ Component Output
Power
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100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
U
L
CUS LISTED OPTICAL
COAX
S/PDIF S-VIDEOETHERNETUSB 2.0 COMPONENT VIDEO POWER
AUDIO OUTCVBS
RL
Y
LNK ACT
Pb Pr
Networked Media Tank
Model No.: C-200
Input : 100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
Typical Power : 13W
Maximum Power : 70W
Designed and developed by
Syabas Technologyin US and Malaysia.
Made in China
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Only replace fuse with same rating
ON
OFF
RoHS
100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
U
L
CUS LISTED OPTICAL
COAX
S/PDIF S-VIDEOETHERNETUSB 2.0 COMPONENT VIDEO POWER
AUDIO OUTCVBS
RL
Y
LNK ACT
Pb Pr
Networked Media Tank
Model No.: C-200
Input : 100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
Typical Power : 13W
Maximum Power : 70W
Designed and developed by
Syabas Technology in US and Malaysia.
Made in China
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Only replace fuse with same rating
ON
OFF
RoHS
ANT IN
TV Back Panel Connectors
5.2 Connecng to HDMI TV
What you need:
o Popcorn Hour C-300
o Power Supply
o HDMI Cable
o TV with HDMI terminal
Step 1
Connect the HDMI cable to your TV HDMI terminal and the other end to your Popcorn Hour C-300.
Tips: Some HDMI TVs have input and output HDMI terminals. Please make sure the HDMI terminal is connected to input
rather than output.
Step 2
Connect the AC power cord to AC power adapter. Then plug the power cord into your wall socket and
connect the power lead to Popcorn Hour C-300. Your Popcorn Hour C-300 is booting up now, check
your TV for further instructions.
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100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
U
L
CUS LISTED OPTICAL
COAX
S/PDIF S-VIDEOETHERNETUSB 2.0 COMPONENT VIDEO POWER
AUDIO OUTCVBS
RL
Y
LNK ACT
Pb Pr
Networked Media Tank
Model No.: C-200
Input : 100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
Typical Power : 13W
Maximum Power : 70W
Designed and developed by
Syabas Technologyin US and Malaysia.
Made in China
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Only replace fuse with same rating
ON
OFF
RoHS
100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
U
L
CUS LISTED OPTICAL
COAX
S/PDIFS-VIDEOETHERNETUSB 2.0 COMPONENT VIDEO POWER
AUDIO OUTCVBS
RL
Y
LNK ACT
Pb Pr
Networked Media Tank
Model No.: C-200
Input : 100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
Typical Power : 13W
Maximum Power : 70W
Designed and developed by
Syabas Technologyin US and Malaysia.
Made in China
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Only replace fuse with same rating
ON
OFF
RoHS
ANT IN
TV Back Panel Connectors
COMPOSITE IN
5.3 Connecon to Composite TV
What you need:
o Popcorn Hour C-300
o Power Supply
o Composite Cables (not included)
o TV with Composite Terminal
Step 1
Connect the composite cables to both the composite terminals on the C-300 and your TV by matching
the yellow, red and white plugs to their coordinating terminals.
Tips: Some TVs have input and output terminals for composite connection. Please ensure that it is connected to the input ter-
minal.
Step 2
Connect the AC power cord to AC power adapter. Then plug the power cord into your wall socket and
connect the power lead to Popcorn Hour C-300. Your Popcorn Hour C-300 is booting up now, check
your TV for further instructions.
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100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
U
L
CUS LISTED OPTICAL
COAX
S/PDIF S-VIDEOETHERNETUSB 2.0 COMPONENT VIDEO POWER
AUDIO OUTCVBS
RL
Y
LNK ACT
Pb Pr
NetworkedMedia Tank
Model No.: C-200
Input : 100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
TypicalPower : 13W
Maximum Power : 70W
Designed and developed by
SyabasTechnology in US and Malaysia.
Made in China
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Only replace fuse with same rating
ON
OFF
RoHS
TV Back Panel Connectors
ANT IN
COMPOSITE IN
LR
100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
U
L
CUS LISTED OPTICAL
COAX
S/PDIF S-VIDEOETHERNETUSB 2.0 COMPONENT VIDEO POWER
AUDIO OUTCVBS
RL
Y
LNK ACT
Pb Pr
Networked Media Tank
Model No.: C-200
Input : 100~240 V, 50~60 Hz, max 2.5A
Typical Power : 13W
Maximum Power : 70W
Designed and developed by
Syabas Technologyin US and Malaysia.
Made in China
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Only replace fuse with same rating
ON
OFF
RoHS
5.4 Connecng to component TV
What you need:
o Popcorn Hour C-300
o Power Supply
o Component Cables (not inlcuded)
o TV with Component Terminal
Step 1
Connect the component cables to both the component terminals on the C-300 and your TV by match-
ing the green, blue and red video plugs and the red and white audio plugs to their coordinating termi-
nals.
Tips: If your component cables only include the green, blue and red plugs you will need to use a set of composite cables to con-
nect to the TV for audio. If doing so, you do not need to connect the yellow plug.
Step 2
Connect the AC power cord to AC power adapter. Then plug the power cord into your wall socket and
connect the power lead to Popcorn Hour C-300. Your Popcorn Hour C-300 is booting up now, check
your TV for further instructions.
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6. Remote Control
POWER Press once to toggle the standby mode
for the device
EJECT Ejects optical disc from disc drive if
connected
RED / VIDEO Context sensitive; refer to the legend on
the bottom of the user interface
GREEN / MUSIC Context sensitive; refer to the legend on
the bottom of the user interface
YELLOW / PHOTO Context sensitive; refer to the legend on
the bottom of the user interface
BLUE / ALL Context sensitive; refer to the legend on
the bottom of the user interface
RETURN Return to previous menu
PLAY / PAUSE
in the directory
Pause media playerback
D PAD Navigate within the user interface
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ENTER
INFO Bring up meta-data of selected media
STOP Stop media playing back
A-B / HOME Press HOME to return to home menu
In app, press to quit app
REV Rewind the current media playback
FWD Fast-forward the current media play-
back
PREV Skip backward within playlist
During video playback, skip to previous
chapter if available
NEXT Skip forward within playlist
During video playback, skip to next
chapter if available
VOL UP/ VOL DOWN Adjust volume loudness
i
ENTER
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REPEAT Repeat the current media playback
MUTE Mute audio
TIME SEEK
MENU Bring up DVD or BD menu during play-
back
Opens menu in NMJ
TV Mode Adjust video output resolution
Audio Cycle through audio tracks during video
playback
Title Bring up Title menu where supported
Setup Quick access to setup page
Subtitle Brings up on-screen subtitle menu dur-
ing video playback
A
A
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7. Introducon to Home menu
The HOME screen is the main hub for accessing content from a local source (USB or internal hard
drive), a network share or from the apps market. You can also view the current time and weather.
Weather Forecast
Know the weather without leaving the comfort of your couch.
Time and Date
Current date and time.
Menu Bar
Apps Market Free and premium on-demand video, social networking
and game apps for your TV.
Local Media Access your internal hard drive and connected USB stor-
age devices.
Setup Wizard Launch the setup wizard to go through the basic setup.
Setup Access advanced settings such as audio/video outputs,
subtitle languages, parental control and more.
Network Browse your local area network for your shared folders
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8. Quick Setup Wizard
Setting up your Popcorn Hour C-300 using the setup wizard is vital for proper operation of the media
player. For advance users, you may skip to Chapter 9.
Using your remote control, navigate to the Setup Wizard icon and press ENTER.
Choose your desired language for the user interface. Proceed to next step by pressing the GREEN but-
ton.
Tips: This does not affect subtitle language
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Choose your network connection type according to your setup and press the GREEN button to con-
tinue.
1) Wired (Ethernet cable)
2) Wireless (optional wireless dongle needed)
For wireless connection only: Select your SSID listed and proceed.
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For wireless connection only: Enter your Wi-Fi password for your router.
For wireless connection only: If your password is wrong, an error message will be displayed. Please
check your password and re-enter it.
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Review your IP settings and press the GREEN button to continue.
Optional: If you do not have a proxy server on your network, you may proceed to next step.
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Verify your Internet and network connection. If you received the congratulations prompt, your net-
work setup is complete.
Otherwise, please press the RETURN button to go back and check your settings again.
Choose your time-zone and daylight savings setting. This will affect system timing and the time is re-
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