Syabas Technology Popcorn Hour A-410 User manual

Popcorn Hour A-410
User Manual

2001-2012© Syabas Technology. All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3
2. Package Contents ............................................................................................. 3
3. Safety Notes ....................................................................................................... 4
4. TechnicalSpecications ................................................................................... 5
5. Getting Started ................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Popcorn Hour A-410 Overview ................................................................ 6
5.2 Connecting to TV via HDMI ..................................................................... 7
5.3 Connecting to TV via Composite ............................................................ 8
5.4 Connecting to TV via Component ........................................................... 9
6. Remote Control ................................................................................................ 10
7. Introduction to Home Menu ............................................................................ 16
8. Quick Setup Wizard ......................................................................................... 17
9. Setup ................................................................................................................. 23
9.1 Preferences ............................................................................................. 24
9.2 Audio ....................................................................................................... 25
9.3 Video ........................................................................................................ 26
9.4 Customizing Home Page......................................................................... 29
9.4.1........................................................................................................... 30
9.4.2........................................................................................................... 31
9.4.3........................................................................................................... 32
9.5 Network(CongureIP) .......................................................................... 34
9.6 Network Share ........................................................................................ 35
9.6.1 Add Share ..................................................................................... 36
9.6.2 Browse Share ............................................................................... 37
9.6.3 Edit Share ..................................................................................... 38
9.7 Parental Control ..................................................................................... 39
9.8 BD/DVD/Audio CD .................................................................................. 40
9.9 Maintenance ............................................................................................ 41
9.9.1 Firmware Update .......................................................................... 42
10. Apps Market ..................................................................................................... 43
10.1 Login to Apps Market ............................................................................. 44
11. File Browser ..................................................................................................... 46
11.1 Settings ................................................................................................... 47

11.2 View Mode ............................................................................................... 47
11.3 File Manager ........................................................................................... 49
12. Movie Meta Data .............................................................................................. 50
12.1 Movie Info Page Walk-through .............................................................. 51
12.2 Download Movie Thumbnail and Meta Data ........................................ 52
12.3 Edit or Update Movie Information ......................................................... 54
12.4 Download Subtitles ................................................................................ 57
13. Networked Media Jukebox ............................................................................. 59
13.1 ConguringNMJ .................................................................................... 64
13.2 Navigating in NMJ .................................................................................. 65
13.3 Updating NMJ Information .................................................................... 69
13.4 Networked Media Jukebox Manager .................................................... 72
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 ......................................................................... 81
14.5.1 Setting up NZBGET ...................................................................... 82
14.5.2 Accessing the NZBGET Client ...................................................... 82
15. Updatingrmware ........................................................................................... 85
16. Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 88
17. NMJ Navigator ................................................................................................... 90

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Popcorn Hour A-410 Networked Media
Jukebox. Powered by Syabas Technology, the Popcorn Hour A-410 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 A-410
2. Remote Control
3. 2x AAA Batteries
4. HDMI Cable
5. USB Slave Cable
6. eSATA cable
7. AC Adapter
8. AC Power Cord
SIZE AAA 1.5V
SIZE AAA 1.5V
ENTER
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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 (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
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 not t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
8) Protect the power cord from being
stepped on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
9) Only use attachments/accessories
specied by the manufacturer.
10) Unplug this device during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
11) Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel. 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
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, 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.
CAUTION!
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.TechnicalSpecications
Hardware Specications
CPU Sigma Designs SMP8911, 800MHz Dual-Core CPU w/ 512 KB L2
Cache
Memory 1024MB DDR2 DRAM, 256MB NAND Flash
AV Outputs HDMI, Component Video, CVBS, Stereo Analog Audio, Digital
Optical, Digital Coaxial
Interfaces 2 x Host USB 2.0, 1 x Slave USB 3.0, 1 x eSATA, 1 x SD Card
Reader, IR-Receiver
Network Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless N USB dongle (optional)
Chassis Dimension / Weight
Vented Aluminum Body, Fanless, Quiet Operation
182mm(W) x 55.5mm(H) x 158mm (L)
Weight: 1.3kg
Power 12V DC, 3.5A Max
Software Specications
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, 3DMKV, 3D BD ISO
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
Decoders 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
Other Formats ISO and IFO navigation, Simple BD navigation
Subtitle SRT, MicroDVD SUB, SSA, SUB/IDX, Opensubtitle

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5. Getting Started
5.1 Popcorn Hour A-410 Overview
POWER
CVBS RPr
LPb Y
eSATA HDMIUSB3.0 SLAVE OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIOVIDEO
12.0V
+
3.5A MAX
IR

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5.2 Connecting to TV via HDMI
What you need:
о Popcorn Hour A-410
о 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-410.
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 your wall socket
and connect the power lead to Popcorn Hour A-410. Your Popcorn Hour A-410 is booting up now,
check your TV for further instructions.
ANT IN
TV Back Panel Connectors
POWER
CVBS RPr
LPb Y
eSATA HDMIUSB3.0 SLAVE OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIOVIDEO
12.0V
+
3.5A MAX
IR
POWER
CVBS RPr
LPb Y
eSATA HDMIUSB3.0 SLAVE OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIOVIDEO
12.0V
+
3.5A MAX
IR

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5.3 Connecting to TV via Composite
What you need:
o Popcorn Hour A-410
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 A-410 and your TV by
matching the yellow, red and white plugs to their coordinating terminals.
Note: Some TVs have input and output terminals for composite connection. Please ensure that it
is connected to the input terminal.
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 A-410. Your Popcorn Hour A-410 is booting up now,
check your TV for further instructions.
POWER
CVBS RPr
LPb Y
eSATA HDMIUSB3.0 SLAVE OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIOVIDEO
12.0V
+
3.5A MAX
IR
ANT IN
TV Back Panel Connectors
COMPOSITE IN
POWER
CVBS RPr
LPb Y
eSATA HDMIUSB3.0 SLAVE OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIOVIDEO
12.0V
+
3.5A MAX
IR

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5.4 Connecting to TV via Component
What you need:
o Popcorn Hour A-410
o Power Supply
o Component Cables (not included)
o TV with Component Terminal
Step 1
Connect the component cables to both the component terminals on the A-410 and your TV by matching
the green, blue and red video plugs and the red and white audio plugs to their coordinating terminals.
Note: If your component cables only include the green, blue and red plugs you will need to use a set of
composite cables to connect 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 A-410. Your Popcorn Hour A-410 is booting up now, check your
TV for further instructions.
POWER
CVBS RPr
LPb Y
eSATA HDMIUSB3.0 SLAVE OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIOVIDEO
12.0V
+
3.5A MAX
POWER
CVBS RPr
LPb Y
eSATAHDMIUSB3.0 SLAVE OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIOVIDEO
12.0V
+
3.5A MAX
IR
TV Back Panel Connectors
ANT IN
COMPOSITE IN
LR
POWER
CVBS RPr
LPb Y
eSATA HDMIUSB3.0 SLAVE OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIOVIDEO
12.0V
+
3.5A MAX
IR

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6. Remote Control
TV MODE SETUPSUSPEND
EJECT
ENTER
INFO STOP
RETURN SOURCE
MUTE
MENU PREV
FWD
REPEAT SLOW
ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE ZOOM
A - B FILE MODE TIME SEEK
PLAY
PAUSE
PAGE
UP
PAGE
DOWN
REV
NEXT
TITLE
A
A
CAPS
NUM
0
DELETE
pqrs
7tuv
8wxyz
9
ghi
4jkl
5mno
6
.:/@
1abc
23def
BT
i

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POWER
In STANDBY mode: Press once to turn player ON.
In ON mode:
1. Press POWER once turn player in VIDEO OFF mode (video and
audio are OFF, other player tasks still run).
2. Press POWER – EJECT to soft reboot player.
3. Press POWER – DELETE to turn player into STANDBY mode.
4. Press POWER for about 5 seconds, until red LED begin ashes, to
turn player into STANDBY mode.
In VIDEO OFF mode:
Press once to turn player into VIDEO ON mode
EJECT
Ejects the optical disc of a CD/DVD/BD-ROM drive, attached to
player.
Ends a media playback in Apps Market.
Press POWER – EJECT to soft reboot player
TV Mode
Quick-access button to select TV output resolution. See 9.3 Video
(page 26-27) for more information
SETUP
Quick access to setup page.
During video playback allow customization of the display output and
settings of audio sync.
Press SETUP – PLAY to unlock Settings after locking
SUSPEND
BT
This button is reserved for future use
0 – 9
Alphanumeric
Keypad
Allows users to input alphanumeric values.
During media playback, pressing a number on the keypad will skip to
a certain percentage of the total playback time of the media le. For
example, pressing 3 will skip to 30% of the media le and start the
playback from there
DELETE To erase alphanumeric values during input.
Press POWER – DELETE to turn player into STANDBY mode
CAPS / NUM To switch between capitalized, numeric and non-capitalized letters
during alphanumeric value input
TV MODE SETUPSUSPEND
EJECT
ENTER
INFO STOP
RETURN SOURCE
MUTE
MENU PREV
FWD
REPEAT SLOW
ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE ZOOM
A - B FILE MODE TIME SEEK
PLAY
PAUSE
PAGE
UP
PAGE
DOWN
REV
NEXT
TITLE
A
A
CAPS
NUM
0
DELETE
pqrs
7tuv
8wxyz
9
ghi
4jkl
5mno
6
.:/@
1abc
23def
BT
i

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A–B / HOME
Press HOME to return to main menu.
In App/Apps Market, press to quit app or apps market.
During playback, this button enables or disables Repeat A/B function.
FILE MODE
This button is reserved for future use
TIME SEEK
Allows you to time-seek the current selected media for a jump to a
particular playback time.
Data format hours:minutes:seconds = 00:00:00.
Use numeric buttons to input the desired playback time
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
RETURN
Return to previous menu
SOURCE
Returns to the Media Source screen.
While viewing the images (listening audio les) allows to switch to the
selections of images (audio les) and toggle between audio playback,
photo slideshows and the menu screen mode
ENTER
Conrm selection.
Start media playback of both single le and DVD/BD formats

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D PAD
Navigate within the user interface
Partial time seek during movie playback (LEFT and RIGHT directional
keys only).
Display File mode menu if available (LEFT and RIGHT directional
keys only).
While viewing the images shifts the screen into the direction buttons
pressed, stopping the sequential play, if a slideshow
INFO
Bring up meta-data of selected media le.
During playback displays the timeline bar and media le information.
STOP
Stop media playback and returns to the menu screen
PAGE UP / VOL+
Moves up a page on a list of media les.
Increases the volume during media playback
PAGE DOWN / VOL-
Moves down a page on a list of media les.
Decreases the volume during media playback
PLAY
Creates a temporary playlist of all les in the directory and start it
playback.
Resumes playlist playback after pause
PAUSE
Pause media playback
MUTE
Mutes the audio output
REV
Rewind the current media playback.
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FWD
Fast-forward the current media playback.
Press again to toggle 2x, 4x and 8x fast-forwarding
MENU
Bring up DVD menu during playback to allow playback customization.
Opens menu in NMJ.
During the slideshow bring up the settings menu, allowing to select
the type of effects and the time interval of slide changes
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
TITLE
Bring up Title menu where supported to change scene, audio
language or subtitle.
REPEAT
Repeat the current media playback.
During music playback, this button offers three playback modes:
Press once: Chosen song is played repeatedly.
Press twice: Playback will restart at the top of the list once the nal
song on the list is done playing.
Press thrice: Chosen songs are played in a shufed order.
SLOW
Slows down the current media playback.
Toggle between 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 speed playback.
ANGLE
Switches the camera or viewing angle during DVD playback (only
applicable for supported multiangle DVD playback formats).
Switches the PMT for TS with multiple-PMT support
AUDIO
Cycle through audio tracks during video playback.
In background music mode (for example, during slideshow) bring up
the audio player control menu

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SUBTITLE
Turns ON the subtitles and toggles through its options (if available
with your video playback). Use AUTO for color and subtitle tags will
be observed for ASS/SSA anime type subtitles.
More functions of the Subtitle button:
Press once for timing offset. Use the LEFT / RIGHT D-Pad buttons to
set the timing offset.
Press twice to display the language used. Use the LEFT / RIGHT
D-Pad buttons to toggle between languages or turn subtitles OFF.
Press three times to change the color of the subtitles. Use the LEFT /
RIGHT D-Pad buttons to change the colors.
Press four times to display the subtitle size. Use the LEFT / RIGHT
D-Pad buttons to change the size.
Press ve times to change subtitle position. Use the LEFT / RIGHT
D-Pad buttons to lower/raise the subtitle position on the screen.
Press the Subtitle button on the Media Source screen to display the
time
Available options vary according to subtitle type.
ZOOM
Toggles between the available viewing options.
During single le playback, the Zoom button functions:
Press once and use the LEFT / RIGHT D-Pad button to toggle
between Actual Size, Fit To Screen, Crop or Full Screen.
Press twice to Magnify the screen size. Use the LEFT / RIGHT D-Pad
buttons to reduce or enlarge by 1% increments.
Press three times to Pan / Scan. Use the D-Pad buttons to move the
display screen on the X-axis/Y-axis.
During DVD Playback:
During playback of a DVD / BR / ISO le, press Zoom once, then use
LEFT / RIGHT D-Pad buttons to zoom in/out.
Pressing ZOOM button the NMT browser allows to increase the
screen area by 50% or 100%, which improves the readability of text
on the screen at a large distance to the TV
Tip: Replace the Remote Control batteries with two new AAA ones if the Remote Control is slow to
respond or does not respond at all.

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7. Introduction 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
Local Media Access your internal hard drive and connected USB 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 your local area network for your shared folders that
contain your digital media les
Recently Played Quick access to your recently played media’s
Customized Front Page Please refer to page

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8. Quick Setup Wizard
Setting up your Popcorn Hour A-410 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 button.
Note: 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
continue.
1) Wired (Ethernet cable).
2) Wireless (optional wireless dongle needed).
For wireless connection only: Select your SSID listed and proceed.