Ziova clearstream CS505 User manual

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Contents
Package Contents ............................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 4
Introduction ........................................................................................ 5
Important Notes ................................................................................. 6
Specifications ..................................................................................... 7
Front and Rear Panel Layout (CS505) ............................................... 9
Front and Rear Panel Layout (CS510) ............................................... 10
Front Panel Display (VFD) ................................................................ 11
Remote Control – Layout ................................................................. 12
Remote Control – Option Button ....................................................... 13
Remote Control – Zooming, Panning, Navigation ............................ 14
Remote Control – Text Entry, INFO button ...................................... 15
Connection Guide – Video – HDMI ................................................ 16
Connection Guide – Video – Component .......................................... 17
Connection Guide – Video – S-Video and Composite ...................... 18
Connection Guide – Audio – Digital Audio ...................................... 19
Connection Guide – Audio – Analog Audio ...................................... 20
Connection Guide – Network ............................................................ 21
Setting Up Your ClearStream ….................................................... 22
Language Setting ............................................................................... 23
Audio Settings .................................................................................... 24
Video Settings and Supported Modes ................................................ 26
Network Setup ................................................................................... 29
Wired & Basic Network Setup ………….......................................... 30
Wireless (802.11g) Network Setup .................................................... 31
Windows Network (SMB) Settings ................................................... 31
DVD Setup Options ........................................................................... 33
General Settings ................................................................................. 35
Additional Setup Options ................................................................... 36
Firmware Updates .............................................................................. 37

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Using Your ClearStream ................................................................. 38
Selecting a Source ......................................................................... 38
Navigating Media Sources ………................................................ 39
Filtering File Types ................................................................ 39
Playing a File ………………………............................................ 40
Active Playlists ……..................................................................... 41
Selecting Items ….................................................................... 41
Adding Items …....................................................................... 42
Deleting Items …...................................................................... 42
Sorting Items …….................................................................... 43
Saving Favorites ………………………………………………... 45
Music ……………………………………………………………….. 46
Shoutcast …………………………………………………………… 46
Video ……………………………………………………………….. 49
Pictures ……………………………………………………………... 51
UPnP Media Servers .......................................................................... 52
Browsing SMB Network Shares ........................................................ 54
USB Port ............................................................................................ 55
Appendix A: Firmware Upgrades ...................................................... 56
Appendix B: Emergency Firmware Recovery ................................... 59
Appendix C: Trouble Shooting (Help) .............................................. 60
Appendix D: Glossary ........................................................................ 62
Appendix E: Technical Specifications ............................................... 63
Appendix F: Product Support, My Ziova .......................................... 64
FCC Regulations ................................................................................ 65
EC Declarations of Conformity ......................................................... 66
Warranty, Limitation of Liability ...................................................... 68
Version 2.0

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Package Contents
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CS 505
CS 510
Inside the package that your ClearStream came in, you will find the
following items.
1. CS505 or CS510 High Definition Network Media Player
2. Power Cord
3. Standard Composite A/V 3-in-1 cable (RCA connectors)
4. Cat.5-UTP Ethernet Network Cable (Straight Through)
5. Wireless Antenna
6. Remote Control with Batteries
7. This CD with User Manual

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Safety Precautions
Please note the following safety precautions.
•To avoid risk of electric shock, do not use or expose this player to wet or moist environments
•Do not place objects containing fluids above or on top of the player
•It is recommended to disconnect this device during electrical storms
•There are no user serviceable parts inside the player, all internal maintenance or servicing
should be carried out by qualified service personnel authorized by Ziova
•Do not insert objects into the ventilation slots on the player
•This player has a laser device inside, looking at a laser can seriously damage your eyes
•Place the unit in or on a safe and stable cabinet
•Avoid exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold or direct sunlight
•Do not drop the player, or subject it to strong shocks
•Unplug the unit and remove the remote control batteries if it is not to be used for a long time
•Do not place the unit near sources of strong magnetism
•Disconnect the power when cleaning
•Clean only with a damp cloth
•Keep the unit away from dust and sand
•If the unit is moved from a very cold environment to a warm one, or placed in a humid place,
the laser lens may get moisture condensing on it, if so leave the unit powered on for about an
hour for the moisture to evaporate
•Ensure that you use this device with a properly grounded power cord
•Do not place the player on top of heat sources (including amplifiers that get hot)
•Please ensure adequate ventilation around the player

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Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ClearStream High Definition
Network Media Player.
This player is a state-of-the-art media player utilising the Sigma Designs EM8620L
multimedia processor for unparalleled media playback and picture quality
capabilities, with firmware developed by Sliceware.
The Ziova ClearStream networked digital media player gives users multiple
connectivity options in one unit: wireless networking, Ethernet wired networking,
optical disc playback (CS505 model only) and a USB 2.0 connection.
The ClearStream not only supports High Definition media content, but also has the
ability to up scale media content for playback on high definition TV’s and screens,
whilst also maintaining compatibility with standard definition TV’s.
Up scaling of protected DVD content is only available via the HDMI™ interface to
devices that are HDCP compliant. (DVD playback on CS505 model)
The ClearStream has unprecedented file format support including high definition
Windows Media® Video 9 and MPEG4 playback
The ClearStream's music playback capability handles all the formats enthusiasts
have longed for, including the high quality FLAC lossless format, OGG, AAC, MP3,
Windows Media Audio 9, CD Audio (CS505 model) and others.
Video playback is also astonishingly comprehensive. The ClearStream handles
playback of Windows Media Video 9, XviD, Nero Digital™, MPEG-4, QuickTime
MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, DVD (CS505 model only), and other formats.
The ClearStream is engineered from the ground up for high performance
networking, with 100Mbit Ethernet and 54Mbit/s 802.11G wireless networking
integrated.
The Internet is just a button away on the ClearStream with instant access to
streaming Internet radio stations via Shoutcast.
SMB network shares can also be accessed via the ClearStream, for even greater
network connectivity.
We are sure that you will enjoy your new player and that it will be an integral part of
your home entertainment system.

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Important Notes
•Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer. Nero Digital™ is a trademark of Nero
Software. Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP and Windows Media are Trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under licence
from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby® and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. All Rights Reserved. All other products and companies referred to herein are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
•This product is covered by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft and cannot be used
or further distributed without a license from Microsoft.
•This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
•AAC support does not include Apple Fairplay digitally rights managed AAC files.
•54Mbit/s is the theoretical maximum of the 802.11G wireless networking standard. Real life
speeds vary depending on the environment and are typically around 20Mbit/s.
Some high definition media files may require greater bandwidth, and should be played via
wired networking.
If wireless networking reception is poor, users may need to reposition their wireless base
station to achieve optimum media playback performance.
•Source files with Global Motion Compensation encoding applied cannot be played back at
1080i. Files with 3 Warp Point Global Motion Compensation encoding are not supported.
•Source files encoded in H.264 are not supported.
•The ClearStream player supports many types of file formats, but due to encoding differences,
not all files may play. Please ensure that any files you wish to play on this player are properly
encoded with settings that are compatible with the player.
(e.g. do not use 3 warp point GMC, or other formats that the player does not support)
•A file extension on a file (such as .avi) does not mean that the data within that file is
compatible with the player. Many file formats use similar file extensions, and it is not
necessarily an indication of what the file encoding format contained in that file is.
•Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
•New enhancements are being added to the ClearStream firmware on a regular
basis; the features of your player may differ slightly from those in
this manual.

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Specifications
1. Audio Formats Supported
oMP2 (MPEG 1 Layer 2)
oMP3 (MPEG 1 Layer 3)
oWAV
oCD Audio (CS505 model only)
oOGG Vorbis
oFLAC Lossless Audio
oLPCM
oWMA
oAAC-LC (Low Complexity)
oAC3
oDTS
2. Video Formats Supported
oMPEG-1
oMPEG-2 MP@HL (720p and 1080i)
oMPEG-4 ASP@L5 (720p), such as XviD, 3ivx, HDX4 etc.
oWMV9 MP@ML (720p)
oNero Digital™ up to (Main) Cinema Profile
oQuickTime™ .MP4 (MPEG-4 SP video with AAC audio)
oDVB/ATSC Transport Stream Support
oDVD ISO and IFO Parsing Support
oSRT, SUB, SSA and SMI subtitles
3. Picture Formats Supported
oJPG/JPEG2000
oBMP
oGIF
oPNG
4. Play lists Supported
oM3U
oPLS
oASX
5. Network Support
oEthernet 10/100 Mbps
oWireless 802.11b/g
oSMB support -- access Windows shares directly
6. USB 2.0 device Support
(if the device appears as a mass storage device)
(USB 1.0/1.1 not supported)
oUSB Thumb Drives
oUSB HDD Drives

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Specifications – Continued
7. Internet Radio Support
oIntegrated Internet Radio Player with access to SHOUTcast stations
oAdd your own SHOUTcast stations
8. Media Streaming
oUPnP enabled
oView Pictures, Audio and Video Files from UPnP Media Server
9. DVD Player (CS505 Model Only)
oDVD-Video, SVCD, VCD 1.x and 2.0
oDVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW
oCD/-R/-RW
10.Extras
oNetwork Bookmarking Feature
oEFR (Emergency Firmware Recovery)
oHDCP Support
oID3 Tag and display on VFD panel on player
oIncremental Zoom (fine grained control of zoom in .05 increments)
oFirmware updates from OSD. Check for new updates
oWEP/WPA** Security Encryption support on Wireless 802.11g
oQuick Skip (user defined skip ahead function)
11.Video Output
oHDMI™
oS-Video
oComposite Video
oComponent
12.Audio
oHDMI™
oStereo
oCoaxial
oOptical (TOSLink)
oAnalog 5.1
13.Connectors
o10/100 Ethernet
oUSB 2.0
oWireless 802.11g
14.TV Types
oNTSC (480i / 480p)
oPAL (576i / 576p)
oHDTV (720p50 / 720p60 / 1080i50 / 1080i60)
** WPA support may require a firmware update

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Front Panel (CS505)
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1. Power Button / LED
2. Previous Chapter / Item
3. Next Chapter / Item
4. Stop
5. Play / Pause
6. Eject
7. Disc Tray
8. Vacuum Fluorescent Display
9. USB 2.0 Connector
The Power LED is green when the unit is active and red when the unit is in stand-by.
Rear Panel (CS505)
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1. Ethernet Network Connection
2. Wireless Antenna Connector
3. HDMI™ Digital A/V Output
4. CVBS Standard Composite
Video Output
5. S-VIDEO Output
6. Component Video Output
7. Coaxial Digital Audio Output
8. Optical Digital Audio Output
9. Analog 5.1ch Audio Output
10. IEC Power Input
(~110-240V AC 50-60Hz)

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Front Panel (CS510)
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1. Power Button / LED
2. Vacuum Fluorescent Display
3. USB 2.0 Port
The Power LED is green when the unit is active and red when the unit is in stand-by.
Rear Panel (CS510)
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1. Ethernet Network Connection
2. Wireless Antenna Connector
3. HDMI™ Digital A/V Output
4. CVBS Standard Composite
Video Output
5. S-VIDEO Output
6. Component Video Output
7. Coaxial Digital Audio Output
8. Optical Digital Audio Output
9. Analog 5.1ch Audio Output
10.IEC Power Input
(~110-240V AC 50-60Hz)

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Front Panel Display
The ClearStream incorporates a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) that can display
12 characters of both Alpha and Numeric data.
This aids in such things as menu navigation, as well as the ability to display the
currently playing file, current playing time etc.
1. (reserved for future use)
2. Disc indicator (CS505 model)
3. 12 Digit Alpha-Numeric Display
4. DTS audio present
5. DVD disc present (CS505 model)
6. SVCD or VCD disc present (CS505 model)
7. Dolby Digital (AC3) audio
8. Video file playing
9. Image file playing
10.Audio file playing
11.Network connection to active network
12.Play indicator
13.Pause indicator
The front panel display will display the item that is currently selected on your display
device (such as menu item, file name etc.)
This provides you with the ability to make file selections and to make settings
changes without the user needing to have a display device (such as a TV) switched
on.
You can select and play music and Internet radio using an external amplifier without
having to turn on your screen.
You can also navigate the settings of the player (such as the video settings), without
a display screen. This is very useful if you have accidentally set the player to a
display mode that your display device does not support.

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Remote Control
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1. Eject Disc Tray (CS505)
2. Standby On / Off
3. Alpha / Numeric Keyboard
4. ALT – Alternate Function
5. Mute
6. Page Up / Down
7. Volume Up / Down
8. Option Button
9. OK – Select Menu
10.Up Arrow
11.Left Arrow
12.Right Arrow
13.Down Arrow
14.Exit current menu / screen
15.Menu Button
16.Zoom / Select
17.Pan / Select All
18.Step (C-skip) / Deselect All
19.Search / Queue
20.Audio / Music
21.Subtitle / Video
22.Angle / Picture
23.Bookmark / All
24.Setup Menu
25.Sort
26.Repeat
27.Information
28.Rewind
29.Play / Pause
30.Forward
31.Chapter Back / Last Item
32.Chapter Forward / Next Item
33.Stop

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Remote Control - The Option Button
On your ClearStream remote control is an option
button for accessing many of the options that are
available while using your ClearStream.
This button can perform different operations
depending on what the ClearStream is doing at the
time.
Some of the selections that the option button is used for include:
adjust volume
adjust brightness
adjust contrast
adjust color saturation
select DVD angles
(on DVDs with alternate angles)
select subtitles
select audio tracks on supported media
(DVD, Nero Digital and AVI files)
set zoom level
adjust the pan when the picture is
zoomed
Click the option button to get to the option you want, and then use the arrow keys left
/ right or up / down to make the changes. Press ‘OK’ when done.
Some of these functions can be accessed directly from the dedicated buttons on the
remote control as well.
e.g. Press the “Audio” button to toggle audio streams.

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Zooming and Panning
Press the Zoom button or press the option button until you see the Zoom option,
then press left or right to adjust the zoom level.
While zoomed in you can also pan the screen around to see the rest of the picture.
Press the Pan button or press the option button until you see the Pan option, then
the arrow keys can be used to pan in all four directions moving the zoomed-in
section around.
Remote Control – Navigation
Navigate through the ClearStream’s menu options and through file selection using
the four directional arrow keys.
Press ‘OK’ to select the currently highlighted item.
Using the letters on the remote for navigating a file list
The numbers on the remote keypad have letters assigned to them also.
These letters can be used for entering text (see next page).
The letters can also be used for a faster navigation method while in a file list.
For example, you can press the number ‘8’ to move to the first file in a list that starts
with the letter ‘T’.

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Remote Control - Entering Text
When using your ClearStream remote control, there
may be places in which you need to enter text.
The remote control has an alpha-numeric style
keypad so that you can enter text when needed.
Text is entered via the remote control in much the
same way as you would enter text using a mobile
phone keypad.
Keys need to be pressed multiple times to enter the
letter corresponding to that key.
For example, to enter the letter “h”, you would press
the “4” button twice.
If you have a place to enter text while using your ClearStream, you would enter it in
the following way.
To enter the text “test 5”, you would
•Press “8” once - “t” is displayed
•Press “3” twice - “e” is displayed
•Press “7” four times - “s” is displayed
•Press “8” once - “t” is displayed
•Press “1” once - a space is inserted
•Press “5” four times - “5” is displayed
•Press “OK” to accept the text
If you make a mistake at any point, you can use the “backspace” key to go back and
correct your input.
You can also use the “exit” button to exit from an input screen without accepting the
inputted text.
The INFO button
You can bring up a pop up window while playing back video to see information about
the file, total time and time elapsed by pressing the ‘INFO’ button on the remote
control.
The INFO button will also toggle the information that is displayed on the front panel
display on most file types.
For example, pressing the INFO button will toggle between displaying the filename
being played, and the time counter.

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Connection Guide - Video
HDMI™
If your display device has a HDMI input, then for the best quality picture use the
HDMI interface output on the ClearStream.
The HDMI connector transports the video and audio streams as digital data from the
ClearStream to your display device.
The HDMI interface is the only display output that will upscale protected DVD
content for high resolution display. (Display device must be HDCP compliant to
upscale protected DVD content)
With just one connector both high resolution video and audio can be delivered to
your display device.
Video modes that the HDMI output can support are dependent on what your screen
reports as available.
The player will query the screen to detect supported modes.
To HDMI Input
on Display Device

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COMPONENT
The next best video display output after HDMI is Component Video.
Component Video is an analog video format and can be either Progressive Scan, or
Interlaced.
Progressive Scan is the better of the output types, as every line on the display
device is drawn one after the other. With Interlaced, every alternate line on the
display is drawn on the first screen draw, and every other line is drawn on the next
screen draw.
Component Video splits the color and brightness video signals into three separate
cables, giving a better picture quality.
If your display device supports Progressive Scan, then choose this as the picture will
appear clearer, particularly with moving objects.
Both Progressive Scan and Interlaced Component output use the three plugs on the
back of the player, marked as “COMP.”.
Ensure that you match the color coded cables with the color coded connectors on
both the back of the player and the inputs to your display device.
Video modes that the component output can support are PAL, NTSC, PAL
Progressive Scan, NTSC Progressive Scan, 720p50, 720p60, 1080i50 and 1080i60.
Please ensure that your screen supports the video mode you select.
To Component Input
on Display Device

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S-VIDEO
S-Video is a video format that works by separating the color and brightness video
signals into two parts, this results in less interference than you get with the two
combined (as is the case with Composite video).
If your display device has only Composite or S-Video inputs, then for the best
display results, it is recommended that you use the S-Video input.
S-Video output supports PAL and NTSC video modes only.
To S-Video Input
on Display Device
COMPOSITE VIDEO
Composite Video is the standard video connector format.
It gets its name from the fact that all the color and brightness video signals are
combined and passed through a single cable.
Composite output supports PAL and NTSC video modes only.
To Composite Video Input
on Display Device

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Connection Guide – Audio
DIGITAL AUDIO
The ClearStream supports Digital Audio output via either Coaxial or Optical Digital
Audio outputs on the rear of the player.
Digital audio can also be delivered via the HDMI interface.
If you have a Digital Audio Amplifier, supporting either Dolby Digital (AC3) or DTS
decoding, then using either of the Digital Audio outputs will provide you with the best
quality of sound to your amplifier.
With the Digital Audio outputs, the audio data is sent directly from the ClearStream
to your amplifier as a digital data stream, and this is then decoded by your amplifier
with no loss of sound quality between the ClearStream and your amplifier.
For Digital Audio Output,
use either the COAX output with a
75 ohm coaxial digital audio cable
,
or the OPTIC
A
L output with an
optical cable and
a
TOSLINK connector.
To Digital Audio
Input on Digital
Amplifier

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ANALOG 5.1CH AUDIO
The ClearStream provides for 5.1 channel analog audio outputs for analog audio
amplifiers that do not have digital audio inputs available.
The ClearStream can decode Dolby Digital (AC3) and DTS audio and output it as 6
discrete audio channels to go to an amplifier that supports 5.1 channel inputs.
When connecting the cables, ensure that the cables are connected to the same
inputs on both the ClearStream and the amplifier.
Ensure that cables are plugged into the
corresponding connectors on both the
media player and your amplifier.
STEREO – 2CH AUDIO
The ClearStream can down mix digital audio to an analog stereo audio output.
This can be fed to a stereo amplifier or your television.
When the media player is configured
for stereo audio, use the connectors
marked FR-L and FR-R to connect to
your TV or amplifier’s Left and Right
audio inputs.