POPCORN HOUR A-300 User manual

Popcorn Hour A-300
User Manual

Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................3
2. Check your package ..................................................................................................3
3. Safety Notes .................................................................................................................4
4.  ..........................................................................................5
5. Getting Started ...............................................................................................................6
5.1 Popcorn Hour A-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. Your remote control .................................................................................................. 10
7. Introduction to Home menu................................................................................... 13
8. Quick Setup Wizard................................................................................................... 14
9. Setup............................................................................................................................... 20
9.1 Setup - Preference............................................................................................................21
9.2 Setup – Audio......................................................................................................................22
9.3 Setup – Video ......................................................................................................................23
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9.5 Setup - Network Share.....................................................................................................26
9.5.1 Add Share ......................................................................................................................................27
9.5.2 Browse Share...............................................................................................................................28
9.5.3 Edit Share ......................................................................................................................................29
9.6 Setup – Parental Control.................................................................................................30
9.7 BD/DVD/Audio CD............................................................................................................31
9.8 Setup – 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 File browser view mode ...............................................................................................37

11.2 File Browser Settings ....................................................................................................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
13.1 Setting up NMJ .................................................................................................................51
13.2 Getting Around in NMJ..................................................................................................56
13.3 Updating NMJ video tagging........................................................................................60
13.4 Networked Media Jukebox Manager........................................................................63
14. NMT Apps ................................................................................................................... 65
14.1 Installing NMT apps.......................................................................................................66
14.2 Using FTP Server ............................................................................................................70
14.3 Using Samba Server.......................................................................................................71
14.4 Using Torrent Client ......................................................................................................71
14.5 Using Usenet Client........................................................................................................72
14.5.1 Setting up NZBGET .................................................................................................................73
14.5.2 Accessing NZBGET client .....................................................................................................74
 .................................................................................................. 78
16. Media Playback Remote Function...................................................................... 80
17. Troubleshooting....................................................................................................... 82

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1. Introducon
Thank you for purchasing the Popcorn Hour A-300 Network Media
Jukebox. Powered by Syabas Technology, the Popcorn Hour A-300 is
a state of the art digital entertainment center with a TV apps market to
enhance your home entertainment.
2. Check your package
1. Popcorn Hour A-300
2. Remote Control
3. 2x AAA Batteries (not pictured)
4. HDMI Cable
5. USB Slave Cable
6. AC Adapter
7. AC Power Cord
Popcorn Hour A-300 NMJ (HDD not included)
HDMI cable
Remote ControlAC power cord
AC Adaptor
ENTER
USB Slave cable

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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) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this device near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
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9) 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
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replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience re-
ceptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
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the manufacturer.
12)Unplug this device during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
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Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
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.
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

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4. TechnicalSpecicaons
Hardware Specication
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 2 x Host USB 2.0 (Front and Back)
Network Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless N USB dongle (optional)
Chassis Dimension /
Weight
Vented Aluminum Body, Fanless, Quiet Operation
265mm(W) x 45mm(H) x 135mm (L)
Weight: 1kg
Power 12V DC, 3A Max
Software Specication
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,
720p, 1-point GMC, MPEG-4.10 (H.264) : BP@L3, [email protected],
[email protected], [email protected], WMV9 : MP@HL, SMPTE 421M (VC-1) :
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 navigation
Subtitle SRT, MicroDVD SUB, SSA, SUB/IDX, Opensubtitle

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5.GengStarted
5.1 Popcorn Hour A-300 Overview
YPbPrRL
CVBS S/PDIF
OPTICAL
COAX
S-VIDEO USB-PC USB HDMI ETHERNET
ACT LNK POWER
COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT
12.0V
+
3.0A MAX
Power
Gigabit Ethernet Port
HDMI
USB 2.0 Host
USB 3.0 Slave (Connection to PC)
S-Video
Digital Optical Audio
Digital Coaxial Audio
Stereo Audio
Composite Video
Component Video
Reset Button
Hardware reset, automatically set TV mode to AUTO for video output detection.
Ring light colorStatus
WhiteActive
Amber Video OFF
RedStandby
OFF (no light) Power OFF
USB 2.0 Host

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5.2ConnecngtoHDMITV
What you need:
o Popcorn Hour A-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 A-300.
Tips: Some HDMI TV has input and output HDMI terminal. Please make sure the HDMI terminal is connected to input rather
than output.
Step 2
Connect the power supply to your wall socket and connect the power lead to Popcorn Hour A-300.
Your Popcorn Hour A-300 is booting up now, check your TV for further instructions.
ANT IN
TV Back Panel Connectors
YPbPrRL
CVBS S/PDIF
OPTICAL
COAX
S-VIDEO USB-PC USB HDMI ETHERNET
ACT LNK POWER
COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT
12.0V
+
3.0A MAX
YPbPrRL
CVBS S/PDIF
OPTICAL
COAX
S-VIDEO USB-PC USB HDMI ETHERNET
ACT LNK POWER
COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT
12.0V
+
3.0A MAX

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5.3ConnecontoCompositeTV
What you need:
o Popcorn Hour A-300
o Power Supply
o Composite break-out cable (Grey break-out cable)
o TV with composite terminal
Step 1
Connect the supplied composite break-out cable, to the composite terminal of your TV and the other
end to composite terminal of Popcorn Hour A-300.
Tips: Many TV’s has input and output terminal for composite connection. Please ensure that it is connected to input terminal.
Step 2
Connect the power supply to your wall socket and connect the power lead to Popcorn Hour A-300.
Your Popcorn Hour A-300 is booting up now, check your TV screen for further instructions.
YPbPrRL
CVBS S/PDIF
OPTICAL
COAX
S-VIDEO USB-PC USB HDMI ETHERNET
ACT LNK POWER
COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT
12.0V
+
3.0A MAX
YPbPrRL
CVBS S/PDIF
OPTICAL
COAX
S-VIDEO USB-PC USB HDMI ETHERNET
ACT LNK POWER
COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT
12.0V
+
3.0A MAX
ANT IN
TV Back Panel Connectors
COMPOSITE IN

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5.4ConnecngtocomponentTV
· What you need
o Popcorn Hour A-300
o Power Supply
o Component and Composite break-out cable
o TV with component video terminal
Step 1
Connect the supplied video component break-out cable to component input terminal on your TV. Con-
nect the composite break-out cable to the stereo (RCA) input terminal on your TV for audio.
Tips: Do not connect the yellow cable (video signal) to your TV, it is not necessary since the video signal is carried by the com-
ponent cable.
Step 2
Connect the power supply to your wall socket and connect the power lead to Popcorn Hour A-300.
Your Popcorn Hour A-300 is booting up now, check your TV screen for further instructions.
YPbPrRL
CVBS S/PDIF
OPTICAL
COAX
S-VIDEO USB-PC USB HDMI ETHERNET
ACT LNK POWER
COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT
12.0V
+
3.0A MAX
YPbPrRL
CVBS S/PDIF
OPTICAL
COAX
S-VIDEO USB-PC USB HDMI ETHERNET
ACT LNK POWER
COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT
12.0V
+
3.0A MAX
TV Back Panel Connectors
ANT IN
COMPOSITE IN
LR

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6.Yourremotecontrol
Power Press once to stand-by the device
Eject Eject optical disc from disc rom if con-
nected
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
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the folder.
Pause media playerback
D PAD Navigating within the user interface

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ENTER 
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INFO Bring up meta-data of selected media
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STOP Stop media playing back
A-B HOME
In Apps Market, press HOME to return
to Home Menu
REV Rewind the current media playback
FWD Fast-forward the current media play-
back
PREV Skip backward within playlist
NEXT Skip forward within playlist
VOL UP/ VOL DOWN Adjust volume loudness
i
ENTER

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REPEAT Repeat the current media playback
MUTE Mute Audio
TIME SEEK 
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MENU Bring up SimpleBD Menu
TV Mode
Adjust TV ratio and Resolution
Audio On Screen Audio Settings during Movie
playback
Title
Bring up Title menu where supported
Setup Quick access to setup page
Subtitle On Screen subtitle menu during movie
playback
A
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7.Introducon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 external connected USB devices.
Setup Wizard Quickly setup your media player.
Setup Advance settings such as audio/video outputs, subtitle
languages, parental control.
Network Browse your local area network for your shared folders
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8. Quick Setup Wizard
Setting up your Popcorn Hour A-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 user interface. Proceed to next step by pressing (NEXT)Tips: This
does not affect subtitle language

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Choose your connection type according and proceed (NEXT)
1) Wired (Ethernet Cable)
2) Wireless (Optional wireless dongle needed)
For wireless connection only. Select your SSID listed and proceed.

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Enter your password for your router for connection.
If your password is wrong, an error message will be prompted. Please check your password and re-
enter it.

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Review your IP settings and proceed to (NEXT).
Optional: If you do not have 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 congratulation prompt, you network
setup is completed.
Otherwise, please hit RETURN to check your settings again.
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your home screen.

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