POPCORN HOUR VTEN User manual

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EN User Manual

Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................. 5
2. Package Contents ................................................. 5
3. Safet Notes ................................................. 6
4. Technical Specifications ................................................. 8
5. Getting Started ................................................. 9
5.1 Popcorn Hour VTEN Overview ................................................. 9
5.2 Connecting to TV via HDMI ................................................. 9
6. Remote Control ................................................. 11
7. Introduction to Home Menu ................................................. 15
8. Quick Setup Wizard ................................................. 17
9. Setup ................................................. 21
9.1 Preferences ................................................. 22
9.2 Audio ................................................. 23
9.3 Video ................................................. 24
9.4 Customizing Home Page ................................................. 28
9.4.1 Apperance ................................................. 28
9.4.2 Home Menu Displa ................................................. 30
9.4.3 Creating Shortcuts ................................................. 30
9.5 Network (Configure IP) ................................................. 35
9.6 Network Share ................................................. 36
9.6.1 Add Share ................................................. 37
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9.6.2 Browse Share ................................................. 38
9.6.3 Edit Share ................................................. 39
9.7 Parental Control ................................................. 40
9.8 BD/Audio CD ................................................. 42
9.9 Maintenance ................................................. 43
9.9.1 Firmware Update ................................................. 44
10. Apps Market ................................................. 45
10.1 Login to Apps Market ................................................. 47
11. File Browser ................................................. 47
11.1 Settings ................................................. 48
11.2 View Mode ................................................. 49
11.3 File Manager ................................................. 50
12. Movie Meta Data ................................................. 51
12.1 Movie Info Page Walk-through ................................................. 52
12.2 Download Movie Thumbnail and Meta
Data ................................................. 53
12.3 Edit or Update Movie Information ................................................. 54
12.4 Download Subtitles ................................................. 57
13. Networked Media Jukebox ................................................. 59
13.1 Configuring NMJ ................................................. 60
13.2 Navigating in NMJ ................................................. 65
13.3 Updating NMJ Information ................................................. 69
13.4 Networked Media Jukebox Manager ................................................. 72
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14. NMT Apps ................................................. 74
14.1 Installing NMT Apps ................................................. 75
14.2 Using the FTP Server ................................................. 79
14.3 Using the Samba Server ................................................. 79
14.4 Using the Torrent Client ................................................. 80
14.5 Using the Usenet Client ................................................. 80
14.5.1 Setting up NZBGET ................................................. 81
14.5.2 Accessing the NZBGET Client ................................................. 82
15. Updating firmware ................................................. 84
16. Troubleshooting ................................................. 87
17. NMJ Navigator ................................................. 89
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1. Introduction
Figure : Popcorn Hour VTEN
Thank ou for purchasing the Popcorn Hour VTEN Networked Media Jukebox. Powered b Sigma
Design 4K SoC, the Popcorn Hour VTEN is a state of the art digital entertainment center with a TV
apps market to enhance our home entertainment.
2. Package Contents
1. Popcorn Hour VTEN 2. Remote Control
3. 2x AAA Batteries 4. HDMI Cable
5. eSATA Cable 6. AC Adapter
7. AC Power Cord 8. Quick Start Guide
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9. Warrant Card
3. Safety Notes
Read these operating instructions carefull before using the unit. Follow the safet instructions on
the unit and the applicable safet instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions
hand for future reference.
1. Keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Do not use this device near water.
4. Clean onl with a dr cloth.
5. Do not block an ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
6. Do not install near an heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
7. Do not defeat the safet purpose of the polarized or grounding-t pe plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-t pe plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for our
safet . If the provided plug does not fit into our outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
8. Protect the power cord from being stepped on or pinched particularl at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where the exit from the apparatus.
9. Onl use attachments/accessories specified b the manufacturer.
10.Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in an wa , such as power-suppl cord or plug is
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damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normall , or has
been dropped.
WARNING :
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE:
1. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO MOISTURE OF ANY TYPE AND ENSURE
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS CUPS OR VASES, ARE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
2. ONLY USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
3. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAU ION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. 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.
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4. echnical Specifications
Hardware Specifications
CPU Sigma Designs SMP8757 ARM CORTEX A-9
Memor 1024MB DDR3 DRAM, 512MB SLC NAND Flash
AV Outputs HDMI, Digital Optical, Digital Coaxial
Interfaces 2 x USB Host 2.0, 1 x eSATA, 1 x SD Card Reader 1 x IR
Receiver Port
Network Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless N USB dongle (optional)
Chassis Dimension / Weight High Qualit Aluminum Bod , Fanless, Quiet Operation
144mm(W) x 30mm(H) x 110mm (L)
Weight: 1kg
Power 5V DC, 3.0A Max
Software Specifications
Video MPEG1/2/4 Elementar (M1V, M2V, M4V),MPEG1/2 PS (M2P, MPG,
VOB),MPEG2 Transport Stream (TS, TP, TRP, M2T, M2TS,
MTS),AVI, ASF, WMV, Matroska (MKV),MOV (H.264), MP4, RMP4:
HEVC/H265: [email protected], [email protected], XVID SD/HD, MPEG-1,
MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4.2 ASP@L5 HD 1-point GMC, MPEG-
4.10 (H.264) : BP@L3, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], WMV9 :
MP@HL
Audio AAC, M4A,MPEG audio (MP1, MP2, MP3, MPA),WAV, WMA, FLAC,
OGG
Photo JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
Decoders DTS, WMA, WMA Pro,MPEG-1 La er 1, 2, 3, MPEG-4 AACLC,
MPEG-4 HE-AAC, MPEG-4 BSAC ,LPCM, FLAC, Vorbis,TrueAudio,
APE Audio, DSD
Pass-through DTS, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD MA
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Other Formats ISO, Simple BD navigation, 3D BD ISO
Subtitle SRT, MicroDVD SUB, SSA, SUB/IDX, Opensubtitle
5. Getting Started
5.1 Popcorn Hour V EN Overview
5.2 Connecting to V via HDMI
What you need:
•Popcorn Hour VTEN
•Power Suppl
•HDMI Cable
•TV with HDMI terminal
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Step 1
Connect the HDMI cable to our TV HDMI terminal and the other end to our Popcorn Hour
VTEN.
Note : 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 our wall socket
and connect the power lead to Popcorn Hour VTEN. Your Popcorn Hour VTEN is booting up now,
check our TV for further instructions.
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