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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6. Remote Control
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POWER
In S ANDBY mode: Press once to turn pla er ON.
In ON mode:
1. Press POWER once turn pla er in VIDEO OFF mode (video
and audio are OFF, other pla er tasks still run).
2. Press POWER to turn pla er into STANDBY mode.
3. Press POWER for about 5 seconds, until red LED begin
flashes, to turn pla er into STANDBY mode.
In VIDEO OFF mode:
Press once to turn pla er into VIDEO ON mode
TV MODE
Quick-access button to select TV output resolution. See 9.3 Video
(page 25) for more information
SETUP
Quick access to setup page.
During video pla back allow customization of the displa output and
settings of audio s nc.
HOME
Press HOME to return to main menu.
In App/Apps Market, press to quit app or apps market.
Context sensitive. Refer to the legend on the bottom of the user
interface
Context sensitive. Refer to the legend on the bottom of the user
interface
Context sensitive. Refer to the legend on the bottom of the user
interface
Context sensitive. Refer to the legend on the bottom of the user
interface
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RETURN
Return to previous menu
ENTER
Confirm selection.
Start media pla back of both single file and DVD/BD formats
D PAD
Navigate within the user interface
Partial time seek during movie pla back
Displa File mode menu if available (LEFT and RIGHT directional
ke s onl ).
While viewing the images shifts the screen into the direction buttons
pressed, stopping the sequential pla , if a slideshow
INFO
Bring up meta-data of selected media file.
During pla back displa s the timeline bar and media file information.
STOP
Stop media pla back and returns to the menu screen
PAGE UP / VOL +
Moves up a page on a list of media files.
Increases the volume during media pla back
PAGE DOWN / VOL -
Moves down a page on a list of media files.
Decreases the volume during media pla back
PLAY
Creates a temporar pla list of all files in the director and start
pla back.
Resumes pla list pla back after pause
PAUSE
Pause media pla back
Step one frame forward when video is paused
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MUTE
Mutes the audio output
REV
Rewind the current media pla back.
Press again to toggle 2x, 4x, 8x and 16xrewinding
Rotate image anti-clockwise while viewing images
FWD
Fast-forward the current media pla back.
Press again to toggle between 2x, 4x, 8x and 16x fast-
forwarding
Rotate image clockwise while viewing images
MENU
Opens menu in NMJ.
During photo slideshow, bring up setting menu to select
transition effect and slide interval
PREV
Skip backward within pla list.
During video pla back, skip to previous chapter if available
NEXT
Skip forward within pla list.
During video pla back, skip to next chapter if available
TITLE
Bring up Title menu where supported to change scene, audio
or subtitle.
REPEAT
Repeat the current media pla back.
During music pla back, this button toggle between four mode:
1. Repeat current song
2. Repeat the current pla list
3. Pla current pla list in random order
4. Repeat off
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SLOW
Slows down the current media pla back.
Toggle between 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 speed pla back.
AUDIO
C cle through audio tracks during video pla back.
In background music mode (for example, during slideshow)
bring up the audio pla er control menu
SUBTITLE
Bring out subtitle menu during pla back.
Follow instruction on the screen to select subtitle, change time
offset and others. Available option var according to subtitle
t pe.
Press subtitle ke once more to close the menu
Available options var according to subtitle t pe.
ZOOM
Bring out zoom menu during pla back. Follow instruction on
the screen to configure scaling (between actual size, fit to
screen, full screen and crop), zoom in/out and pan. Press zoom
ke once more to close the menu
Tip : Replace the Remote Control batteries with two new battery if the Remote Control is slow to
respond or does not respond at all.
7. Introduction to Home menu
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.
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Weather Forecast
Know the weather without leaving the comfort of our couch.
ime and Date
Current date and time.
Menu Bar
Apps Market Free and premium on-demand video, social networking and
game apps
Local Media Access connected USB and eSATA storage devices
Setup Wizard Launch the setup wizard to go through initial setup
Setup Access advanced settings such as audio/video outputs, subtitle
languages, parental control and more
Network Browse our local area network for our shared folders that
contain our digital media files
Recently Played Quick access to our recentl pla ed media’s
Customized Front Page Please refer to page 29
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8. Quick Setup Wizard
Setting up our Popcorn Hour VTEN using the setup wizard is vital for proper operation of the
media pla er. For advance users, ou ma skip to Chapter 9.
Using our remote control, navigate to the Setup Wizard icon and press ENTER
Choose our desired language for the user interface. Proceed to next step b pressing the NEXT
button.
Note : This does not affect subtitle language.
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Choose our network connection t pe according to our setup and press the NEXT button to
continue.
1. Wired (Ethernet cable).
2. Wireless (optional wireless dongle needed).
DHCP connection only : Confirm the IP informaton and click NEXT to proceed.
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Internet connection established : Click on next to proceed.
IMPOR AN : Please choose our time zone correctl according to where ou live. This affects
online application. Click on NEXT to proceed.
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Weather Forecast Widget: Displa weather forecast information on the main user interface.
T pe our location correctl for an accurate weather information forecast.
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